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..., or death Steps pertaining to Microsoft® Windows Vista® and Windows® XP refer to all Dell systems. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are either potential damage to... hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of operating system installed on your computer. represents Windows...
..., or death Steps pertaining to Microsoft® Windows Vista® and Windows® XP refer to all Dell systems. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are either potential damage to... hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of operating system installed on your computer. represents Windows...
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Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
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... 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media 77 Freeing up Hard Drive Space 77 6 Contents
... 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media 77 Freeing up Hard Drive Space 77 6 Contents
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Shadow Storage 77 Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage 78 Solid-State Drive (SSD 78 Installing Drivers for Media Drives 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 ... 1 84 RAID Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows® XP 101 Contents 7
Shadow Storage 77 Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage 78 Solid-State Drive (SSD 78 Installing Drivers for Media Drives 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 ... 1 84 RAID Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows® XP 101 Contents 7
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... From a Computer Running Windows XP to a Computer Running Windows Vista 116 Transferring Files Between Computers Running Windows XP 117 Backing up Files 117 Windows Vista 117 Windows XP 118 Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured 118 Running Backup With Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing Applications on Your Computer...
... From a Computer Running Windows XP to a Computer Running Windows Vista 116 Transferring Files Between Computers Running Windows XP 117 Backing up Files 117 Windows Vista 117 Windows XP 118 Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured 118 Running Backup With Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing Applications on Your Computer...
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...XP Pro Remote Desktop 261 Enabling Remote Desktop on the Host Computer . . . . 261 Installing Remote Desktop Client Software 262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell...™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows ...
...XP Pro Remote Desktop 261 Enabling Remote Desktop on the Host Computer . . . . 261 Installing Remote Desktop Client Software 262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell...™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows ...
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... button menu, you can access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 Finding Information Start Button From the Microsoft® Windows® operating system desktop, you can click the...
... button menu, you can access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 Finding Information Start Button From the Microsoft® Windows® operating system desktop, you can click the...
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It also provides access to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. 24 Finding Information To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform. 3 If the specific ...task is not listed, use available features. In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question, and then press or click the arrow or the magnifying glass. 4 Click the topic that ...
It also provides access to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. 24 Finding Information To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform. 3 If the specific ...task is not listed, use available features. In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question, and then press or click the arrow or the magnifying glass. 4 Click the topic that ...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Information About Installed Hardware Device Manager Use the Device Manager to view a list of all devices installed on your computer and to learn more about how a specific device is configured. 26 Finding Information Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Information About Installed Hardware Device Manager Use the Device Manager to view a list of all devices installed on your computer and to learn more about how a specific device is configured. 26 Finding Information Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel.
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...Double click Components to view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Device ...category to expand the Components category. Finding Information 27 Windows Vista® Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and ...
...Double click Components to view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Device ...category to expand the Components category. Finding Information 27 Windows Vista® Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and ...
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Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in basic networking. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs...
Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in basic networking. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs...
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...Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If you can relocate it . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. The taskbar provides quick ... Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for quick access to programs. taskbar button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for open minimized windows on the desktop, or to open application programs. notification area Includes a clock and icons associated with it . The basic...
...Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If you can relocate it . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. The taskbar provides quick ... Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for quick access to programs. taskbar button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for open minimized windows on the desktop, or to open application programs. notification area Includes a clock and icons associated with it . The basic...
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...FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. HINT: You can use the Start menu to the Start menu by selecting the desired option on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. See... "Shutting Down Your Computer" on page 23. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your ...
...FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. HINT: You can use the Start menu to the Start menu by selecting the desired option on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. See... "Shutting Down Your Computer" on page 23. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your ...
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...performance. Use options provided to free up text box. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→... Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for you are installed in or attached to monitor your hard drive to make changes to ...make programs run faster, and so on page 125 for related information. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Customizing Your Computer Settings 1 Click Start or → Control Panel...the category to enhance the performance of the available options in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support....
...performance. Use options provided to free up text box. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→... Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for you are installed in or attached to monitor your hard drive to make changes to ...make programs run faster, and so on page 125 for related information. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Customizing Your Computer Settings 1 Click Start or → Control Panel...the category to enhance the performance of the available options in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support....
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... the resolution, items appear smaller on page 246. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors... and Displays Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. As you can change back to offer...
... the resolution, items appear smaller on page 246. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors... and Displays Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. As you can change back to offer...
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Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 ...and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 use slide bar to...
Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 ...and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 use slide bar to...
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...are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with a mild cleaning solution. Check the manufacturer's guide or website for instructions. 3 Install the device, using the instructions in the following : • To change , and then click Properties. 4 Do any of the following section ... Optical Mouse Clean the outside casing of compressed air, to dislodge dust and lint. 5 If the rollers inside the ball cage are misaligned. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound→ Bluetooth Devices. 3 Click the device that corresponds to the ...
...are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with a mild cleaning solution. Check the manufacturer's guide or website for instructions. 3 Install the device, using the instructions in the following : • To change , and then click Properties. 4 Do any of the following section ... Optical Mouse Clean the outside casing of compressed air, to dislodge dust and lint. 5 If the rollers inside the ball cage are misaligned. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound→ Bluetooth Devices. 3 Click the device that corresponds to the ...
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... want to set permissions and rightclick on it. 2 Click Properties→ Security to a Computer Running Windows Vista 1 Install Windows Easy Transfer from a group or user, click on the computer running Windows XP. 2 After the installation is complete, click Start Transfer. → Windows Easy 116 Files and Folders Transferring Files and Settings to a New Computer Transferring Files From...
... want to set permissions and rightclick on it. 2 Click Properties→ Security to a Computer Running Windows Vista 1 Install Windows Easy Transfer from a group or user, click on the computer running Windows XP. 2 After the installation is complete, click Start Transfer. → Windows Easy 116 Files and Folders Transferring Files and Settings to a New Computer Transferring Files From...
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... again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the installation. 270 Restoring Your Operating System On the next start-up, the computer boots according to... Drive and press . 6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4 Restart the computer.
... again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the installation. 270 Restoring Your Operating System On the next start-up, the computer boots according to... Drive and press . 6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4 Restart the computer.
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System Recovery Options Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin If you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Depending on the region from which you ordered your primary hard drive. Save and close any...
System Recovery Options Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin If you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Depending on the region from which you ordered your primary hard drive. Save and close any...
