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... avoid the problem. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Dell Inc.; and is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, XPS, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either the entities ...document is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Information in the U.S. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Blu-ray Disc is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. and other countries; Bluetooth is a registered ...
... avoid the problem. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Dell Inc.; and is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, XPS, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either the entities ...document is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Information in the U.S. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Blu-ray Disc is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. and other countries; Bluetooth is a registered ...
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... . . 37 Numeric Keypad 37 Key Combinations 37 System Functions 37 Display Functions 37 Battery 37 Power Management 38 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 38 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 38 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 38 Touch Pad 39 Customizing the Touch Pad 40 4 Using the Display 41 ...Projector 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 45 Charge Gauge 45 Low-Battery Warning 46 4 Contents
... . . 37 Numeric Keypad 37 Key Combinations 37 System Functions 37 Display Functions 37 Battery 37 Power Management 38 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 38 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 38 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 38 Touch Pad 39 Customizing the Touch Pad 40 4 Using the Display 41 ...Projector 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 45 Charge Gauge 45 Low-Battery Warning 46 4 Contents
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... a Memory Card or Blank 74 10 Setting Up and Using Networks 75 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 75 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 76 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 76 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 76 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 76...
... a Memory Card or Blank 74 10 Setting Up and Using Networks 75 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 75 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 76 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 76 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 76 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 76...
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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 ... The computer stops 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...
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 ... The computer stops 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...
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... is readable 118 Drivers 118 What Is a Driver 118 Identifying Drivers 118 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 119 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 121 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 122 Using Windows Vista System Restore 123 Using the Operating System Media 126 Contents 9
... is readable 118 Drivers 118 What Is a Driver 118 Identifying Drivers 118 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 119 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 121 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 122 Using Windows Vista System Restore 123 Using the Operating System Media 126 Contents 9
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...; Product Key Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting ...support. 14 Finding Information NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole...
...; Product Key Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting ...support. 14 Finding Information NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole...
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...• Information on the taskbar. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - What Are You Looking For? For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on page 93. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support • How to work with programs and files 1 Click Start...type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then press or click the magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that describes your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar.
...• Information on the taskbar. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - What Are You Looking For? For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on page 93. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support • How to work with programs and files 1 Click Start...type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then press or click the magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that describes your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar.
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... media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your computer. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 122. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer...
... media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your computer. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 122. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer...
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... any 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. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on the screen and use a dial-up...
... any 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. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on the screen and use a dial-up...
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...other data from an old computer to the operating system that it is running. 1 Click Start → Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in the ...see the following section that came with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. See the documentation that corresponds to a new computer. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. Setting Up Your Computer...
...other data from an old computer to the operating system that it is running. 1 Click Start → Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in the ...see the following section that came with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. See the documentation that corresponds to a new computer. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. Setting Up Your Computer...
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... button 16 dual digital microphones C A M E R A I N D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - D E L L M E D I A D I C A T O R - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). Indicates that the camera is turned on page 58). For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. 1 camera indicator...
... button 16 dual digital microphones C A M E R A I N D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - D E L L M E D I A D I C A T O R - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). Indicates that the camera is turned on page 58). For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. 1 camera indicator...
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... that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard. • To...
... that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard. • To...
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... key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on Windows Vista Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the character repeat rate: 1 Click Start , and then click Control...
... key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on Windows Vista Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the character repeat rate: 1 Click Start , and then click Control...
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Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Mouse. 4 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 40 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Mouse. 4 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 40 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
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...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 offer the best performance with vision impairments. These drivers are designed... to decrease/increase the screen resolution. If you can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. To display a program at support.dell.com. Before you change the appearance of the current settings so you choose a resolution or color ...
...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 offer the best performance with vision impairments. These drivers are designed... to decrease/increase the screen resolution. If you can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. To display a program at support.dell.com. Before you change the appearance of the current settings so you choose a resolution or color ...
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... under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the Windows notification area. Battery operating time varies depending on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on operating conditions. One... time the battery can use the computer. Using a Battery 43 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is fully charged. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to...
... under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the Windows notification area. Battery operating time varies depending on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on operating conditions. One... time the battery can use the computer. Using a Battery 43 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is fully charged. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to...
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...the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on the battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: •... Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery...
...the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on the battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: •... Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery...
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Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button on ... the Battery Meter in the notification area. Each light represents incremental degradation. If no charge. To check the battery meter, double-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. After hundreds of the total battery charge. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or...
Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button on ... the Battery Meter in the notification area. Each light represents incremental degradation. If no charge. To check the battery meter, double-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. After hundreds of the total battery charge. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or...
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... determined by the number of times the battery is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your portable computer, do one of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Click the icon in the ...page 46 for the battery alarms in the notification area, click Help, and then select Power Management. • To use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to configure the power management settings on page 47). Configuring Power Management Settings You can change the settings for information...
... determined by the number of times the battery is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your portable computer, do one of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Click the icon in the ...page 46 for the battery alarms in the notification area, click Help, and then select Power Management. • To use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to configure the power management settings on page 47). Configuring Power Management Settings You can change the settings for information...
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... AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Disconnect the computer from being used in your computer or being in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Using a Battery 47 Press the...
... AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Disconnect the computer from being used in your computer or being in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Using a Battery 47 Press the...