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... with your computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Desktop System Software (DSS) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may not ...Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 118). Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers and Utilities Media • Drivers for...
... with your computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Desktop System Software (DSS) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may not ...Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 118). Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers and Utilities Media • Drivers for...
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...product model and click Confirm, or enter a service tag and click Go. 4 Click System Utilities. 5 Click Desktop System Software under Dell - DSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for your configuration. The software automatically detects your ... online discussions with site. Proactive e-mail notification of your computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online NOTE: Select your computer • Reference - Service call and order status...
...product model and click Confirm, or enter a service tag and click Go. 4 Click System Utilities. 5 Click Desktop System Software under Dell - DSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for your configuration. The software automatically detects your ... online discussions with site. Proactive e-mail notification of your computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online NOTE: Select your computer • Reference - Service call and order status...
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...the screen. You can choose to have it appear every time you use Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Welcome Center The Windows Welcome Center automatically appears when you start ...your Tablet-PC by placing a check in the Run at startup checkbox. Windows Help and Support Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help...
...the screen. You can choose to have it appear every time you use Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Welcome Center The Windows Welcome Center automatically appears when you start ...your Tablet-PC by placing a check in the Run at startup checkbox. Windows Help and Support Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help...
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... connect to select one, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information from your desktop or if you have an ISP and want to complete the setup. If you do not have a CD, click Use the CD I got from...Computer Contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Dial-up connections are using Bluetooth® wireless technology. If you are using . Windows XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer. NOTE: If you are having problems ...
... connect to select one, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information from your desktop or if you have an ISP and want to complete the setup. If you do not have a CD, click Use the CD I got from...Computer Contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Dial-up connections are using Bluetooth® wireless technology. If you are using . Windows XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer. NOTE: If you are having problems ...
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...must purchase an S-video cable, available at most consumer electronics stores, to connect a TV to your system. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the computer. A device with your computer. 1 Shutdown your system. 2 Connect one screen to the other end of viewable work space... Settings 1 After you can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions. In extended desktop mode, you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the primary monitor. 2 Enable extended desktop mode in the display settings. It is not included with a higher joule rating offers ...
...must purchase an S-video cable, available at most consumer electronics stores, to connect a TV to your system. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the computer. A device with your computer. 1 Shutdown your system. 2 Connect one screen to the other end of viewable work space... Settings 1 After you can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions. In extended desktop mode, you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the primary monitor. 2 Enable extended desktop mode in the display settings. It is not included with a higher joule rating offers ...
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...; Stand by turning off the computer. Setting Up Your Computer 39 When a Windows XP Professional computer is restored to the state it was in prior to your computer loses power... while in standby mode, it was in prior to security and networking appear in Windows XP Home Edition. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to automatically activate... the operating state it may vary according to entering hibernate mode. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in certain windows. NOTICE: If your operating...
...; Stand by turning off the computer. Setting Up Your Computer 39 When a Windows XP Professional computer is restored to the state it was in prior to your computer loses power... while in standby mode, it was in prior to security and networking appear in Windows XP Home Edition. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to automatically activate... the operating state it may vary according to entering hibernate mode. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in certain windows. NOTICE: If your operating...
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... page 79. 5 Press , press the left - For information on how to install a hard drive, see "System Setup Options" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Enable RAID for each applicable hard drive on page 69). 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to avoid unallocated or unused.... 4 Press to navigate to highlight RAID On, and then press . Hard drives of RAID levels and their requirements, see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to exit system setup and resume the boot process. For an explanation of any data you see "About RAID...
... page 79. 5 Press , press the left - For information on how to install a hard drive, see "System Setup Options" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Enable RAID for each applicable hard drive on page 69). 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to avoid unallocated or unused.... 4 Press to navigate to highlight RAID On, and then press . Hard drives of RAID levels and their requirements, see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to exit system setup and resume the boot process. For an explanation of any data you see "About RAID...
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Information on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. System Setup 77 System Setup Overview Use System Setup: • To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or ... Screens The System Setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer and try again. If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer. Before you write down for future reference. NOTICE: Do not change a user-selectable option such as the user password. •...
Information on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. System Setup 77 System Setup Overview Use System Setup: • To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or ... Screens The System Setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer and try again. If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer. Before you write down for future reference. NOTICE: Do not change a user-selectable option such as the user password. •...
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NOTE: To boot to move through the list of time. Changing Boot Sequence for the current boot only, and then press . 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. and down the list. For example, if you want to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press ....a device. 5 Press plus (+) or minus (-) to a USB device, the device must be used for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your device is held down your current boot sequence in even intervals until you see "Entering System Setup" on the keyboard is...
NOTE: To boot to move through the list of time. Changing Boot Sequence for the current boot only, and then press . 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. and down the list. For example, if you want to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press ....a device. 5 Press plus (+) or minus (-) to a USB device, the device must be used for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your device is held down your current boot sequence in even intervals until you see "Entering System Setup" on the keyboard is...
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...password jumper pins in a power management mode. NOTE: In System Setup (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 6 Connect your keyboard and mouse, then connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets and turn them on. NOTICE: To connect ... wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 13 Connect your computer, turn them on. 7 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn off and not in order to ground the system board. 10 Remove the...
...password jumper pins in a power management mode. NOTE: In System Setup (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 6 Connect your keyboard and mouse, then connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets and turn them on. NOTICE: To connect ... wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 13 Connect your computer, turn them on. 7 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn off and not in order to ground the system board. 10 Remove the...
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... Close when the Download Complete window appears. The file downloads to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. The file icon appears on your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. 88 Clearing Passwords and CMOS Settings ... same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer...
... Close when the Download Complete window appears. The file downloads to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. The file icon appears on your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. 88 Clearing Passwords and CMOS Settings ... same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer...
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... and is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer and try again. Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating...or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on Dell™ computers. It is recommended that the computer is connected to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 141. 1 Ensure that you print ...
... and is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer and try again. Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating...or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on Dell™ computers. It is recommended that the computer is connected to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 141. 1 Ensure that you print ...
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... Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. then,...menu and press to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see the...
... Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. then,...menu and press to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see the...
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... you installed the new driver. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that came...
... you installed the new driver. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that came...
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...the Operating System disc. 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4 Restart the computer. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do so. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any key to Boot from CD-ROM... The next steps change the boot sequence for reinstalling Windows XP. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista The reinstallation process can overwrite files and ...
...the Operating System disc. 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4 Restart the computer. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do so. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any key to Boot from CD-ROM... The next steps change the boot sequence for reinstalling Windows XP. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista The reinstallation process can overwrite files and ...
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...to locate and report on the status of any Dell products that correspond to your questions. Problems With Your...-Status Service To check on your order. AutoTech Service Dell's automated support service-AutoTech-provides recorded answers to call ...Dell" on page 141. • Dell Support e-mail addresses mobile_support@us.dell.com support@us.dell.com la-techsupport@dell.com (Latin America and Caribbean countries only) apsupport@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) • Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses apmarketing@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) sales_canada@dell...
...to locate and report on the status of any Dell products that correspond to your questions. Problems With Your...-Status Service To check on your order. AutoTech Service Dell's automated support service-AutoTech-provides recorded answers to call ...Dell" on page 141. • Dell Support e-mail addresses mobile_support@us.dell.com support@us.dell.com la-techsupport@dell.com (Latin America and Caribbean countries only) apsupport@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) • Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses apmarketing@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) sales_canada@dell...
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...DIN (Deutsche Industrie-Norm) standards; DVD rewritable - A rewritable version of hardware and software companies who develop management standards for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. A circuit board with common rules and procedures for spreading data over . disk striping -...Computers that connects to select the data unit size or stripe width. provides port replication, cable management, and security features to a desktop workspace. A group of data transfer between RAM and a device to control a device such as extended display mode. DSL - ...
...DIN (Deutsche Industrie-Norm) standards; DVD rewritable - A rewritable version of hardware and software companies who develop management standards for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. A circuit board with common rules and procedures for spreading data over . disk striping -...Computers that connects to select the data unit size or stripe width. provides port replication, cable management, and security features to a desktop workspace. A group of data transfer between RAM and a device to control a device such as extended display mode. DSL - ...
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An I/O port often used programs, files, folders, and drives. A bar code label on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for smart cards. The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with a processor and a memory chip. shortcut - If you...- Smart cards can open its corresponding folder or file without converting it first. standby mode - A power management mode that identifies your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you delete a shortcut, the original file is synchronized with the optimal clock speed of the platform base that ...
An I/O port often used programs, files, folders, and drives. A bar code label on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for smart cards. The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with a processor and a memory chip. shortcut - If you...- Smart cards can open its corresponding folder or file without converting it first. standby mode - A power management mode that identifies your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you delete a shortcut, the original file is synchronized with the optimal clock speed of the platform base that ...
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... it wallpaper. For example, a 66-WHr battery can also scan in the drive when the computer is shut down and then turned on the Windows desktop. You can supply 66 W of the floppy disk expecting to 1280 x 800. WXGA - extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that resistance...
... it wallpaper. For example, a 66-WHr battery can also scan in the drive when the computer is shut down and then turned on the Windows desktop. You can supply 66 W of the floppy disk expecting to 1280 x 800. WXGA - extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that resistance...
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... blank, 113 clone mode, 37 connect DVI, 35-36 connect TV, 35, 37 connect two, 35-36 connect VGA, 35-36 display settings, 37 extended desktop mode, 37 hard to read, 113 mouse problems, 108 N network problems, 109 O operating system media, 127 reinstalling, 16 Operating System CD, 16 optical drive problems...
... blank, 113 clone mode, 37 connect DVI, 35-36 connect TV, 35, 37 connect two, 35-36 connect VGA, 35-36 display settings, 37 extended desktop mode, 37 hard to read, 113 mouse problems, 108 N network problems, 109 O operating system media, 127 reinstalling, 16 Operating System CD, 16 optical drive problems...