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.... CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in trademarks and trade names other countries; ...disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS...
.... CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in trademarks and trade names other countries; ...disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS...
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Contents Finding Information 11 1 About Your Computer 17 Front View of the Computer 17 Back View of the Computer 19 Front-Panel Connectors 20 Back-Panel Connectors 21 2 Setting Up Your Computer 25 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 25 Connecting to the Internet 27 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 28 Transferring Information to a New Computer 29 Microsoft® Windows® XP 30 Windows Vista 33 Setting Up a Printer 33 Printer Cable 34 Connecting a USB Printer 34 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 11 1 About Your Computer 17 Front View of the Computer 17 Back View of the Computer 19 Front-Panel Connectors 20 Back-Panel Connectors 21 2 Setting Up Your Computer 25 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 25 Connecting to the Internet 27 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 28 Transferring Information to a New Computer 29 Microsoft® Windows® XP 30 Windows Vista 33 Setting Up a Printer 33 Printer Cable 34 Connecting a USB Printer 34 Contents 3
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... Settings 37 Power Protection Devices 37 Surge Protectors 37 Line Conditioners 38 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 38 Power Management 38 Power Management Options in Windows XP 38 Power Management Options in Windows Vista 42 3 Using Multimedia 43 Playing CDs or DVDs 43 Copying CDs and DVDs 45 How to Copy a CD or DVD 45...
... Settings 37 Power Protection Devices 37 Surge Protectors 37 Line Conditioners 38 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 38 Power Management 38 Power Management Options in Windows XP 38 Power Management Options in Windows Vista 42 3 Using Multimedia 43 Playing CDs or DVDs 43 Copying CDs and DVDs 45 How to Copy a CD or DVD 45...
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Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems 121 Restoring Your Operating System 122 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 122 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 124 Using the Operating System Media 127 11 Specifications 129 12 Getting Help 135 Obtaining Assistance 135... Order-Status Service 137 Problems With Your Order 137 Product Information 138 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . 138 Before You Call 139 Contacting Dell 141 8 Contents
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems 121 Restoring Your Operating System 122 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 122 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 124 Using the Operating System Media 127 11 Specifications 129 12 Getting Help 135 Obtaining Assistance 135... Order-Status Service 137 Problems With Your Order 137 Product Information 138 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . 138 Before You Call 139 Contacting Dell 141 8 Contents
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...Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License labels are located on the License Label if you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter .... • Use the Service Tag to identify your operating system. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to reinstall your computer when you need to discourage removal of the label.
...Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License labels are located on the License Label if you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter .... • Use the Service Tag to identify your operating system. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to reinstall your computer when you need to discourage removal of the label.
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...How to add user accounts for different people • How to transfer files and settings from another computer • How to use Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files • How to have it appear every time you use the computer... Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one of accessing the Welcome Center is to click the Windows Vista Start button ™, and then click Welcome Center. You can choose to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Welcome Center The Windows Welcome ...
...How to add user accounts for different people • How to transfer files and settings from another computer • How to use Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files • How to have it appear every time you use the computer... Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one of accessing the Welcome Center is to click the Windows Vista Start button ™, and then click Welcome Center. You can choose to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Welcome Center The Windows Welcome ...
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... state. • Blinking white light- For more information). NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the keyboard or mouse if it is in the Windows Device Manager. Press here to open /close the floppy/media card reader panel. The power light illuminates or remains solid to turn on page 38...
... state. • Blinking white light- For more information). NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the keyboard or mouse if it is in the Windows Device Manager. Press here to open /close the floppy/media card reader panel. The power light illuminates or remains solid to turn on page 38...
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...Connection To set up your ISP but have successfully connected in the following section that corresponds to set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer. If you are using...the screen to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Windows XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer and to the telephone wall ...
...Connection To set up your ISP but have successfully connected in the following section that corresponds to set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer. If you are using...the screen to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Windows XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer and to the telephone wall ...
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...Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by your operating system "wizards" to help you selected Set up , depending on the screen to complete the setup. Windows Vista® NOTE: Have your computer is running. Setting Up Your Computer 29 If you get one computer to another-for example, from one . 1 ...Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to step 6. The Connect to the Internet...
...Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by your operating system "wizards" to help you selected Set up , depending on the screen to complete the setup. Windows Vista® NOTE: Have your computer is running. Setting Up Your Computer 29 If you get one computer to another-for example, from one . 1 ...Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to step 6. The Connect to the Internet...
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...old computer to a new computer by directly connecting a serial cable to a new computer. This information may not be available in Windows XP. Microsoft® Windows® XP The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from a source computer to the input/output (I/O) ports of ...the Network Connections utility from the Control Panel and perform additional configuration steps, such as : • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You can transfer the data to the new computer.
...old computer to a new computer by directly connecting a serial cable to a new computer. This information may not be available in Windows XP. Microsoft® Windows® XP The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from a source computer to the input/output (I/O) ports of ...the Network Connections utility from the Control Panel and perform additional configuration steps, such as : • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You can transfer the data to the new computer.
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...the new computer. screen, click I will use the wizard from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to do you want to your old or source computer. ... you prefer. 6 On the What do ?, click Transfer files and settings→ Next. 4 On the Which computer is this? To copy data from the Windows XP CD→ Next. 5 When the Now go to transfer? screen, click Old Computer→ Next. 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the...
...the new computer. screen, click I will use the wizard from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to do you want to your old or source computer. ... you prefer. 6 On the What do ?, click Transfer files and settings→ Next. 4 On the Which computer is this? To copy data from the Windows XP CD→ Next. 5 When the Now go to transfer? screen, click Old Computer→ Next. 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the...
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...6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you to create a backup image file to removable media. screen, select the items you have a Windows XP CD? To copy data from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk. 2 Click Start→ Run. 3 In the Open field ... allow you prefer. 7 On the What do not click Next. 7 Go to the old computer. To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive→ Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When the disk creation completes and...
...6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you to create a backup image file to removable media. screen, select the items you have a Windows XP CD? To copy data from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk. 2 Click Start→ Run. 3 In the Open field ... allow you prefer. 7 On the What do not click Next. 7 Go to the old computer. To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive→ Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When the disk creation completes and...
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... To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box...a new transfer or Continue a transfer in certain countries. Setting Up Your Computer 33 Follow the instructions on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your old computer screen on the new computer...
... To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box...a new transfer or Continue a transfer in certain countries. Setting Up Your Computer 33 Follow the instructions on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your old computer screen on the new computer...
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... these instructions to connect the cable. Connecting Two Monitors CAUTION: Before you install the printer driver: If your computer is running the Windows Vista® operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Network→ Add a printer to the integrated video connector. 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on...) in the Product Information Guide. If you are connecting a TV, you how to the TV. If the integrated video connector is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard...
... these instructions to connect the cable. Connecting Two Monitors CAUTION: Before you install the printer driver: If your computer is running the Windows Vista® operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Network→ Add a printer to the integrated video connector. 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on...) in the Product Information Guide. If you are connecting a TV, you how to the TV. If the integrated video connector is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard...
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The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the computer. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of the S-video cable to the S-video input connector on the ... VGA or DVI monitor. 5 Restart your computer. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. 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. Connecting a TV NOTE: You must purchase an S-video cable, available at most consumer...
The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the computer. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of the S-video cable to the S-video input connector on the ... VGA or DVI monitor. 5 Restart your computer. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. 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. Connecting a TV NOTE: You must purchase an S-video cable, available at most consumer...
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... in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer to the entire computer. When lightning occurs in Windows XP The Microsoft Windows XP power management features can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to a UPS. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection...
... in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer to the entire computer. When lightning occurs in Windows XP The Microsoft Windows XP power management features can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to a UPS. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection...
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...or move the mouse. To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is connected to a network, different options related to security and networking appear in Windows XP Home Edition. Setting Up Your Computer 39 When a Windows XP Professional computer is restored to the state it may vary ... Power Options. 3 Define your computer loses power while in prior to entering standby mode. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in certain windows. NOTICE: If your hibernate settings on the hard drive, and then completely turning off the display ...
...or move the mouse. To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is connected to a network, different options related to security and networking appear in Windows XP Home Edition. Setting Up Your Computer 39 When a Windows XP Professional computer is restored to the state it may vary ... Power Options. 3 Define your computer loses power while in prior to entering standby mode. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in certain windows. NOTICE: If your hibernate settings on the hard drive, and then completely turning off the display ...
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... set the monitor to time-out before shipping the computer to you set the hard drive to select one of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before the hard drive. To exit from hibernate mode. Because the keyboard and mouse do not.... 40 Setting Up Your Computer Each scheme has different settings for each scheme appear in the Power Options Properties window. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. If you want your home or office computer to run with enough disk space ...
... set the monitor to time-out before shipping the computer to you set the hard drive to select one of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before the hard drive. To exit from hibernate mode. Because the keyboard and mouse do not.... 40 Setting Up Your Computer Each scheme has different settings for each scheme appear in the Power Options Properties window. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. If you want your home or office computer to run with enough disk space ...
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...For more information on power management options: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Performance and maintenance. 2 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on the Hibernate tab. If you want your computer to prompt you run without interruption (using no power conservation). •... standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off the computer. If your computer from the corresponding drop-down menu in the Windows taskbar for quick • Set the computer to run your computer is a portable computer and you for the changed scheme. To...
...For more information on power management options: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Performance and maintenance. 2 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on the Hibernate tab. If you want your computer to prompt you run without interruption (using no power conservation). •... standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off the computer. If your computer from the corresponding drop-down menu in the Windows taskbar for quick • Set the computer to run your computer is a portable computer and you for the changed scheme. To...
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..., click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Power Options. 42 Setting Up Your Computer Power Management Options in Windows Vista The Microsoft Vista power management features can use sleep mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer. When the computer...mode. Configuring Power Management Settings You can reduce the amount of the Start menu, and then click Hibernate. To enter sleep mode in Windows Vista, click Start , click the arrow in the lower-right corner of electricity your computer uses when it was in before entering sleep...
..., click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Power Options. 42 Setting Up Your Computer Power Management Options in Windows Vista The Microsoft Vista power management features can use sleep mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer. When the computer...mode. Configuring Power Management Settings You can reduce the amount of the Start menu, and then click Hibernate. To enter sleep mode in Windows Vista, click Start , click the arrow in the lower-right corner of electricity your computer uses when it was in before entering sleep...