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...subject to change without the written permission of the Blu-ray Disc Association; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in any proprietary interest... this document to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; and other than its own. Bluetooth is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, XPS, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either the entities claiming the marks and names or...
...subject to change without the written permission of the Blu-ray Disc Association; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in any proprietary interest... this document to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; and other than its own. Bluetooth is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, XPS, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either the entities claiming the marks and names or...
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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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... and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® 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...
... and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® 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...
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... upgrade and notification system installed on your screen. 16 Finding Information 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 →...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. Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions...
... upgrade and notification system installed on your screen. 16 Finding Information 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 →...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. Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions...
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... you ordered. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media...
... you ordered. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media...
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...If you get one. 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 ISP to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the ...your ISP information ready. NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet, but have successfully connected in the following section that corresponds to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, the ISP...
...If you get one. 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 ISP to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the ...your ISP information ready. NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet, but have successfully connected in the following section that corresponds to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, the ISP...
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... the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. For technical assistance, refer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Printer Cable Your printer ...the operating system setup before you purchase a cable separately, ensure 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 computer's...
... the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. For technical assistance, refer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Printer Cable Your printer ...the operating system setup before you purchase a cable separately, ensure 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 computer's...
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... buttons 6 keyboard 8 8-in-1 memory card reader 10 audio connectors 12 touch pad buttons 14 Dell MediaDirect button 16 dual digital microphones C A M E R A I N D I C R O P H O ...O W E R B U T T O N - K E Y B O A R D - For more information about the keyboard, see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 58). Indicates that the camera is turned on page 46). D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. NOTICE: To...
... buttons 6 keyboard 8 8-in-1 memory card reader 10 audio connectors 12 touch pad buttons 14 Dell MediaDirect button 16 dual digital microphones C A M E R A I N D I C R O P H O ...O W E R B U T T O N - K E Y B O A R D - For more information about the keyboard, see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 58). Indicates that the camera is turned on page 46). D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. NOTICE: To...
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Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 44). Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that the keypad is ...Displays icons representing all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, etc). Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard. • To ...
Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 44). Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that the keypad is ...Displays icons representing all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, etc). Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Increases 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 Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Adjusting Keyboard...
... 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 Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Adjusting Keyboard...
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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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... you change the appearance of text and change the resolution to appear larger and can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the...by 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. To set the display resolution and refresh rate ...
... you change the appearance of text and change the resolution to appear larger and can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the...by 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. To set the display resolution and refresh rate ...
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...battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. NOTE: Because the battery may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. Depending on how often the battery is used , you may not be fully charged, use ... under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the Windows notification area. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • ...
...battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. NOTE: Because the battery may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. Depending on how often the battery is used , you may not be fully charged, use ... under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the Windows notification area. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • ...
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...waste disposal or environmental agency for advice 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 Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your computer using any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of fire or explosion...
...waste disposal or environmental agency for advice 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 Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your computer using any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of fire or explosion...
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...) • Battery health (check by pressing and holding the status button on the battery, as described below, and by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of two ways: by the number of times it is in one of its charge remaining... about the battery operating time. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains. Using a Battery 45 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If no lights are on page 164 for more than 60 percent of the...
...) • Battery health (check by pressing and holding the status button on the battery, as described below, and by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of two ways: by the number of times it is in one of its charge remaining... about the battery operating time. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains. Using a Battery 45 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If no lights are on page 164 for more than 60 percent of the...
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...largely 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. or - If the battery runs ...wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon 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 your work immediately after a low-battery warning, then connect the computer to ...
...largely 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. or - If the battery runs ...wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon 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 your work immediately after a low-battery warning, then connect the computer to ...
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... while the computer is too hot to continue charging the battery. 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 your previous work session without restarting your computer. Sleep automatically saves your work to your computer...
... while the computer is too hot to continue charging the battery. 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 your previous work session without restarting your computer. Sleep automatically saves your work to your computer...