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Dell Network Assistant 96 DellConnect 96 Drive Problems 97 Optical drive problems 97 Hard drive problems 98 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 98 Error Messages 100 ... responding 107 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 108 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 108 A solid blue screen appears 108 Dell MediaDirect problems 108 Other software problems 109 Memory Problems 110 Network Problems 110 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 111 Power Problems 111...
Dell Network Assistant 96 DellConnect 96 Drive Problems 97 Optical drive problems 97 Hard drive problems 98 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 98 Error Messages 100 ... responding 107 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 108 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 108 A solid blue screen appears 108 Dell MediaDirect problems 108 Other software problems 109 Memory Problems 110 Network Problems 110 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 111 Power Problems 111...
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16 Specifications 159 A Appendix 169 Using the System Setup Program 169 Viewing the System Setup Screen 170 System Setup Screen 170 Commonly Used Options 170 Cleaning Your Computer 172 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 172 Touch Pad 173 Mouse 173 Media 173 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 175 FCC Class B 175 Macrovision Product Notice 176 Glossary 177 Index 195 12 Contents Only 174 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 175 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 175 FCC Notice (U.S.
16 Specifications 159 A Appendix 169 Using the System Setup Program 169 Viewing the System Setup Screen 170 System Setup Screen 170 Commonly Used Options 170 Cleaning Your Computer 172 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 172 Touch Pad 173 Mouse 173 Media 173 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 175 FCC Class B 175 Macrovision Product Notice 176 Glossary 177 Index 195 12 Contents Only 174 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 175 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 175 FCC Notice (U.S.
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... describes your problem, and then press or click the magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that describes your screen. 16 Finding Information Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your computer. This support provides ...real-time health scans of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. The taskbar is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on the taskbar....
... describes your problem, and then press or click the magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that describes your screen. 16 Finding Information Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your computer. This support provides ...real-time health scans of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. The taskbar is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on the taskbar....
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... the setup. 20 Setting Up Your Computer The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on how you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP...open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. If you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN. Contact your ISP information ready. NOTE: If you do not have an...
... the setup. 20 Setting Up Your Computer The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on how you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP...open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. If you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN. Contact your ISP information ready. NOTE: If you do not have an...
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Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you purchased your computer, the cable may not come ...
Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you purchased your computer, the cable may not come ...
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... on the display. Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you would use a mouse. 1 2 1 touch pad 2 silk screen depicting scrolling capabilities • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on...
... on the display. Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you would use a mouse. 1 2 1 touch pad 2 silk screen depicting scrolling capabilities • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on...
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... if needed. If you can benefit people with your display: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to the closest supported values. NOTE:...resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. To display a program at support.dell.com. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If you change ...
... if needed. If you can benefit people with your display: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to the closest supported values. NOTE:...resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. To display a program at support.dell.com. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If you change ...
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...drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Windows notification area. Using a Battery 43 Depending on operating conditions.... For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. To view battery charge status, place the...
...drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Windows notification area. Using a Battery 43 Depending on operating conditions.... For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. To view battery charge status, place the...
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... information on volume control options, click Help in the notification area and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen. 1 2 3 1 volume icon 3 mute icon 2 volume meter Using Multimedia 57 The Volume Meter displays the current volume...
... information on volume control options, click Help in the notification area and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen. 1 2 3 1 volume icon 3 mute icon 2 volume meter Using Multimedia 57 The Volume Meter displays the current volume...
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...; Press to increase volume. • Press to decrease volume. • Press to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 58 Using Multimedia For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Sleep state, you that the current ...media playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Under Resolution, click and drag the bar reduce the resolution setting. 4 In the drop-down...
...; Press to increase volume. • Press to decrease volume. • Press to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 58 Using Multimedia For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Sleep state, you that the current ...media playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Under Resolution, click and drag the bar reduce the resolution setting. 4 In the drop-down...
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... turn on page 67 to ensure that you enable the display settings. 1 Click Start → Control Panel →Appearance and Personalization. 1 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. Enabling the Display Settings for your video card.
... turn on page 67 to ensure that you enable the display settings. 1 Click Start → Control Panel →Appearance and Personalization. 1 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. Enabling the Display Settings for your video card.
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...pictures or videos, see the camera's Video Software Help file (see "Accessing the Camera's Help File" on page 69). 70 Using the Camera The screen shows you the camera target view. 3 To take a picture, click the Photo Capture tab and then click Start. You can manually adjust the ...camera light turns on your hard drive. Unless you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on . To record a video, click the Video Recording tab and then click Start. For more information about camera settings and ...
...pictures or videos, see the camera's Video Software Help file (see "Accessing the Camera's Help File" on page 69). 70 Using the Camera The screen shows you the camera target view. 3 To take a picture, click the Photo Capture tab and then click Start. You can manually adjust the ...camera light turns on your hard drive. Unless you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on . To record a video, click the Video Recording tab and then click Start. For more information about camera settings and ...
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...and drivers for connecting to a network. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Completing the Connection to open the wireless network properties screen. Verify the type of the Windows desktop). Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on page 76. For information... to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a WLAN.
...and drivers for connecting to a network. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Completing the Connection to open the wireless network properties screen. Verify the type of the Windows desktop). Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on page 76. For information... to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a WLAN.
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... your network. Once you that your computer's wireless devices. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Hotkey ...appear on or off, click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then select Help. Dell cannot provide this information. To turn the wireless networking function on or off, the wireless ...is not checked, the indicator is within the range of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you turn the wireless activity indicator on your computer ...
... your network. Once you that your computer's wireless devices. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Hotkey ...appear on or off, click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then select Help. Dell cannot provide this information. To turn the wireless networking function on or off, the wireless ...is not checked, the indicator is within the range of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you turn the wireless activity indicator on your computer ...
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... 3 Follow the instructions on this computer. NOTE: The Mobile Broadband card is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on the screen. 82 Setting Up and Using Networks For instructions and for additional information about the hardware installed on the... screen to internal cards with the utility. Hardware screen, you must activate Mobile Broadband service through Windows Help and Support...
... 3 Follow the instructions on this computer. NOTE: The Mobile Broadband card is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on the screen. 82 Setting Up and Using Networks For instructions and for additional information about the hardware installed on the... screen to internal cards with the utility. Hardware screen, you must activate Mobile Broadband service through Windows Help and Support...
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... outlet that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down completely. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working properly. ...continue to a docking device (docked), undock it. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that appear. • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. NOTE: If your hard drive. ...
... outlet that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down completely. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working properly. ...continue to a docking device (docked), undock it. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that appear. • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. NOTE: If your hard drive. ...
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... result when a key on the keyboard is held down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the screen. 8 After all tests have completed, close the Main Menu window to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . On the next start the Drivers... and Utilities menu, and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears, and then press . 5 Type 1 to run. NOTE: Write down for your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps...
... result when a key on the keyboard is held down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the screen. 8 After all tests have completed, close the Main Menu window to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . On the next start the Drivers... and Utilities menu, and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears, and then press . 5 Type 1 to run. NOTE: Write down for your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps...
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... Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you have selected the Test System option from the menu to run . Option Test Memory Test System Exit ...
... Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you have selected the Test System option from the menu to run . Option Test Memory Test System Exit ...
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...the test by changing the test settings. The device list may not display the names of all the components installed on the screen. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at the top of the test and any problem encountered during ...Custom Test or Symptom Tree option: Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen. Allows you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on June 26, 2007, and later are pre-installed with an error code and a description of ...
...the test by changing the test settings. The device list may not display the names of all the components installed on the screen. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at the top of the test and any problem encountered during ...Custom Test or Symptom Tree option: Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen. Allows you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on June 26, 2007, and later are pre-installed with an error code and a description of ...
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Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems (Modem Diagnostic Utility is not available on the modem (the jack has either a green label or a connector-shaped icon ... includes anti-spyware protection (your modem→ Properties → Diagnostics→ Query Modem to verify that is 3 m (10 ft) or more information, go to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. Troubleshooting 99 S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - CONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE • Verify that...
Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems (Modem Diagnostic Utility is not available on the modem (the jack has either a green label or a connector-shaped icon ... includes anti-spyware protection (your modem→ Properties → Diagnostics→ Query Modem to verify that is 3 m (10 ft) or more information, go to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. Troubleshooting 99 S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - CONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE • Verify that...