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...on your computer. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95. What Are You Looking For? NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to your computer. Finding...Some features or media may not be optional and may not ship with your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Desktop System Software (DSS) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may not ship with your computer. Find It Here • A diagnostic ...
...on your computer. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95. What Are You Looking For? NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to your computer. Finding...Some features or media may not be optional and may not ship with your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Desktop System Software (DSS) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may not ship with your computer. Find It Here • A diagnostic ...
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...click Confirm, or enter a service tag and click Go. 4 Click System Utilities. 5 Click Desktop System Software under Dell - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service ..., online discussions with site. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on . ...
...click Confirm, or enter a service tag and click Go. 4 Click System Utilities. 5 Click Desktop System Software under Dell - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service ..., online discussions with site. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on . ...
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...Information 15 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... the magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows Help and Support 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...
...Information 15 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... the magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows Help and Support 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...
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...the steps in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. 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 page 103. Dial-up connections are having problems...connections. • Wireless LAN connections that provide Internet access using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your desktop or if you want to complete the setup. Contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. If you set up your ISP ...
...the steps in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. 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 page 103. Dial-up connections are having problems...connections. • Wireless LAN connections that provide Internet access using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your desktop or if you want to complete the setup. Contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. If you set up your ISP ...
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...surge protector. Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. 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. Changing the Display Settings 1 After you can occur...power strips equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection. Setting Up Your Computer 37 The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the computer. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. A device with surge ...
...surge protector. Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. 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. Changing the Display Settings 1 After you can occur...power strips equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection. Setting Up Your Computer 37 The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the computer. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. A device with surge ...
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...Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. 3 Define your operating system. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is connected to a network, different options related to automatically activate after a designated period of inactivity: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel... click Power Options. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to entering hibernate mode. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in certain windows. When the computer exits from standby mode, it returns...
...Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. 3 Define your operating system. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is connected to a network, different options related to automatically activate after a designated period of inactivity: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel... click Power Options. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to entering hibernate mode. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in certain windows. When the computer exits from standby mode, it returns...
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and right-arrow keys to the RAID Mode field. NOTE: Do not use the following procedure will result in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Enable RAID for each applicable hard drive on your computer (see "System Setup Options" on page 79. 5 Press , press the ... information on how to install a hard drive, see "Installing a Hard Drive" in the loss of RAID levels and their requirements, see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to the Free Disks field. 70 About RAID Configurations 3 Press the up any size may be of equal size to...
and right-arrow keys to the RAID Mode field. NOTE: Do not use the following procedure will result in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Enable RAID for each applicable hard drive on your computer (see "System Setup Options" on page 79. 5 Press , press the ... information on how to install a hard drive, see "Installing a Hard Drive" in the loss of RAID levels and their requirements, see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to the Free Disks field. 70 About RAID Configurations 3 Press the up any size may be of equal size to...
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... keyboard failure, press and release in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down for extended periods of hard drive installed. Information on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held...
... keyboard failure, press and release in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down for extended periods of hard drive installed. Information on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held...
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... Device Menu, use the up - To ensure that is bootable, check the device documentation. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys or press the appropriate number on page 77). 2 Use the arrow keys...
... Device Menu, use the up - To ensure that is bootable, check the device documentation. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys or press the appropriate number on page 77). 2 Use the arrow keys...
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... 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, turn them on. 7 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and then turn off and...
... 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, turn them on. 7 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and then turn off and...
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The file downloads to 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 window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. The Save In window appears. 6 ...Click the down arrow to disk, and then click OK. 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 Flashing the BIOS The BIOS...
The file downloads to 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 window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. The Save In window appears. 6 ...Click the down arrow to disk, and then click OK. 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 Flashing the BIOS The BIOS...
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...the operating system logo appears, continue to test displays in the system setup program and is active. Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 141. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is ... you want to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you begin. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive. 96 Troubleshooting Tools NOTE: The...
...the operating system logo appears, continue to test displays in the system setup program and is active. Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 141. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is ... you want to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you begin. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive. 96 Troubleshooting Tools NOTE: The...
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... 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 see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue...
... 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 see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue...
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...system window. 6 Click the driver that you installed the new driver. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Reinstalling Software 119 If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then...are used by your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. If a particular driver is not listed, then that came with the device. 3 Right-...
...system window. 6 Click the driver that you installed the new driver. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Reinstalling Software 119 If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then...are used by your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. If a particular driver is not listed, then that came with the device. 3 Right-...
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After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for one time only. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. NOTE: If you wait too long ... System disc. 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4 Restart the computer. then, shut down your hard drive. 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. 7 Follow the...
After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for one time only. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. NOTE: If you wait too long ... System disc. 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4 Restart the computer. then, shut down your hard drive. 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. 7 Follow the...
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... support service-AutoTech-provides recorded answers to the questions most frequently asked by Dell customers about their portable and desktop computers. When you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or you can call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing...
... support service-AutoTech-provides recorded answers to the questions most frequently asked by Dell customers about their portable and desktop computers. When you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or you can call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing...
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.... Disk striping can be recorded only once onto a DVD-R. DMA - provides port replication, cable management, and security features to a desktop workspace. DRAM - DVD+RW - Data can be erased or written over. DIN connector - Distributed Management Task Force - A consortium... mode. A technology that conforms to the resources. dual-core - DIMM - A circuit board with common rules and procedures for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. A round, six-pin connector that provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection through an analog ...
.... Disk striping can be recorded only once onto a DVD-R. DMA - provides port replication, cable management, and security features to a desktop workspace. DRAM - DVD+RW - Data can be erased or written over. DIN connector - Distributed Management Task Force - A consortium... mode. A technology that conforms to the resources. dual-core - DIMM - A circuit board with common rules and procedures for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. A round, six-pin connector that provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection through an analog ...
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... Identity Module - A power management mode that provides quick access to authenticate a user on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you delete a shortcut, the original file is synchronized with most Windows software packages. Setup program differs ...do not protect against lightning strikes or against brownouts, which could degrade the quality of the platform base that identifies your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you can open its corresponding folder or file without converting it first. Always disconnect the network ...
... Identity Module - A power management mode that provides quick access to authenticate a user on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you delete a shortcut, the original file is synchronized with most Windows software packages. Setup program differs ...do not protect against lightning strikes or against brownouts, which could degrade the quality of the platform base that identifies your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you can open its corresponding folder or file without converting it first. Always disconnect the network ...
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... W of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards and controllers that computer until the virus is shut down and then turned on the Windows desktop. A common type of virus is a boot virus, which is 1 ampere of current flowing at 1 volt. write-protected - A wireless high-speed data network using access points...
... W of power for 1 hour or 33 W for video cards and controllers that computer until the virus is shut down and then turned on the Windows desktop. A common type of virus is a boot virus, which is 1 ampere of current flowing at 1 volt. write-protected - A wireless high-speed data network using access points...
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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...