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... helps you how to avoid the problem. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, and YOURS IS HERE are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Nvidia Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of your computer. Nvidia is a registered...
... helps you how to avoid the problem. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, and YOURS IS HERE are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Nvidia Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of your computer. Nvidia is a registered...
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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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NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to discourage removal of the label. Finding Information 13 Your computer's Service Tag contains both a Service Tag number...; Service 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 the Express ...
NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to discourage removal of the label. Finding Information 13 Your computer's Service Tag contains both a Service Tag number...; Service 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 the Express ...
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... 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 personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Welcome Center The Windows Welcome Center automatically appears when you start your problem. 3 Follow the ... another computer • How to use Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files • How to click the Windows Vista Start button ™, and then click Welcome Center. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click 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 personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Welcome Center The Windows Welcome Center automatically appears when you start your problem. 3 Follow the ... another computer • How to use Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files • How to click the Windows Vista Start button ™, and then click Welcome Center. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and...
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... (see "Power Management" on page 38 for the front of the computer. Press to indicate different states: • No light - The computer is in the Windows Device Manager.
... (see "Power Management" on page 38 for the front of the computer. Press to indicate different states: • No light - The computer is in the Windows Device Manager.
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...connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP icon on page 103. • Dial-up an Internet connection with a ...cable (or satellite) modem connections. • Wireless LAN connections that corresponds to complete the setup. If you are using Bluetooth® wireless technology. Windows XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft®...
...connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP icon on page 103. • Dial-up an Internet connection with a ...cable (or satellite) modem connections. • Wireless LAN connections that corresponds to complete the setup. If you are using Bluetooth® wireless technology. Windows XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft®...
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...click Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by your computer is running. For instructions, see the following section that your ISP to complete the setup. Windows Vista® NOTE: Have your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to step 6. NOTE: If you do not know which type of ...setup. NOTE: If you transfer files and other data 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 a new computer. If you do not have an ISP, the ...
...click Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by your computer is running. For instructions, see the following section that your ISP to complete the setup. Windows Vista® NOTE: Have your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to step 6. NOTE: If you do not know which type of ...setup. NOTE: If you transfer files and other data 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 a new computer. If you do not have an ISP, the ...
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...host computer and the guest computer. You can transfer data, such as: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You can transfer the data to the new computer over a serial connection, you can transfer information from an... Operating System media. This information may not be available in Windows XP. For transferring information to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in certain countries. Microsoft® Windows® XP The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move...
...host computer and the guest computer. You can transfer data, such as: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You can transfer the data to the new computer over a serial connection, you can transfer information from an... Operating System media. This information may not be available in Windows XP. For transferring information to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in certain countries. Microsoft® Windows® XP The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move...
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... to do?, click Transfer files and settings→ Next. 4 On the Which computer is this time. When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? screen, click Old Computer→ Next. 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 6 On the What... is this? 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 your old computer screen on the new computer, click...
... to do?, click Transfer files and settings→ Next. 4 On the Which computer is this time. When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? screen, click Old Computer→ Next. 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 6 On the What... is this? 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 your old computer screen on the new computer, click...
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... a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 7 On the What do not click Next. 7 Go to your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following steps: 1 Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→...screen appears. 8 Click Finish. 32 Setting Up Your Computer screen, click New Computer→ Next. 4 On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Media To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System...
... a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 7 On the What do not click Next. 7 Go to your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following steps: 1 Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→...screen appears. 8 Click Finish. 32 Setting Up Your Computer screen, click New Computer→ Next. 4 On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Media To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System...
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...Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in progress. 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, click ...chose for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to the computer.
...Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in progress. 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, click ...chose for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to the computer.
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...wizard may connect only one monitor (VGA or DVI) in the Product Information Guide. If your computer is running the Windows Vista® operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Network→ Add a printer to help you install the printer driver: If your computer... Connect one of them must have a VGA connector. If the integrated video connector is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. If you are connecting two monitors that have VGA connectors, you begin any of the computer...
...wizard may connect only one monitor (VGA or DVI) in the Product Information Guide. If your computer is running the Windows Vista® operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Network→ Add a printer to help you install the printer driver: If your computer... Connect one of them must have a VGA connector. If the integrated video connector is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. If you are connecting two monitors that have VGA connectors, you begin any of the computer...
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... one screen to the S-video input connector on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the other , effectively doubling the amount of damage. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the computer.
... one screen to the S-video input connector on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the other , effectively doubling the amount of damage. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the computer.
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.... Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of electricity your computer uses when it . When lightning occurs in Windows XP The Microsoft Windows XP power management features can reduce the amount of power while data is interrupted. Line conditioners are not using it is on battery operating time...
.... Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of electricity your computer uses when it . When lightning occurs in Windows XP The Microsoft Windows XP power management features can reduce the amount of power while data is interrupted. Line conditioners are not using it is on battery operating time...
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...may vary according to entering standby mode. NOTICE: If your computer loses power while in standby mode, it was in certain windows. To set standby mode to entering hibernate mode. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to security and networking...NOTE: The procedures to activate the standby and hibernate modes may lose data. When a Windows XP Professional computer is restored to the state it was in Windows XP Home Edition. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in prior to your hibernate settings on the ...
...may vary according to entering standby mode. NOTICE: If your computer loses power while in standby mode, it was in certain windows. To set standby mode to entering hibernate mode. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to security and networking...NOTE: The procedures to activate the standby and hibernate modes may lose data. When a Windows XP Professional computer is restored to the state it was in Windows XP Home Edition. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in prior to your hibernate settings on the ...
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If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. Power Options Properties Define... any key on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before the monitor does, your home or office computer to select ...-down menu. If you . To exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Pick a category→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Under or pick a Control...
If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. Power Options Properties Define... any key on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before the monitor does, your home or office computer to select ...-down menu. If you . To exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Pick a category→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Under or pick a Control...
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... tab allows you use the hibernate settings as defined on the Power Schemes tab, click the Enable hibernate support check box on your Windows password before the computer exits from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button to run without interruption (using no...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. To program these functions, click an option from the corresponding drop-down menu in the...
... tab allows you use the hibernate settings as defined on the Power Schemes tab, click the Enable hibernate support check box on your Windows password before the computer exits from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button to run without interruption (using no...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. To program these functions, click an option from the corresponding drop-down menu in the...
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... Management Options in before entering sleep mode. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in Windows Vista The Microsoft Vista power management features can use sleep mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to configure the power management settings on ...conservation mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in the lower-right corner of electricity your computer. To enter sleep mode in Windows Vista, click Start , click the arrow in prior to a reserved area on the keyboard or move the mouse. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode ...
... Management Options in before entering sleep mode. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in Windows Vista The Microsoft Vista power management features can use sleep mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to configure the power management settings on ...conservation mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in the lower-right corner of electricity your computer. To enter sleep mode in Windows Vista, click Start , click the arrow in prior to a reserved area on the keyboard or move the mouse. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode ...