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... Problems 105 Keyboard Problems 106 External Keyboard problems 106 Unexpected characters 107 Lockups and Software Problems 107 The computer does not start 107 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 Power Problems 111...
... Problems 105 Keyboard Problems 106 External Keyboard problems 106 Unexpected characters 107 Lockups and Software Problems 107 The computer does not start 107 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 Power Problems 111...
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...; Windows® taskbar. For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on the taskbar. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on page 93. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support • How to work with programs and files 1 Click Start → Help and Support. • How to...
...; Windows® taskbar. For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on the taskbar. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on page 93. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support • How to work with programs and files 1 Click Start → Help and Support. • How to...
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... you want to set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start → Control Panel. 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a different...
... you want to set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start → Control Panel. 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a different...
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... with a printer cable, so if 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 shipping box. Your printer may arrive in progress...
... with a printer cable, so if 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 shipping box. Your printer may arrive in progress...
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... only one way. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 2 USB connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn on the computer. 4 Click Start → Network→ Add a printer to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119 and the... devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary.
... only one way. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 2 USB connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn on the computer. 4 Click Start → Network→ Add a printer to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119 and the... devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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... I N G E R P R I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Helps to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on page 86. For more information, click Start →Programs → Fingerprint Reader Suite. Fingerprint Tutorial - M E D I N T R E A D E R - C O N S U M E R IR - Provides a fast and convenient way to keep your unique ... slot. When you use the security management software that allows certain software applications to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote. HTML-based help For information on a mouse when you slide your finger over the reader, it uses your...
... I N G E R P R I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Helps to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on page 86. For more information, click Start →Programs → Fingerprint Reader Suite. Fingerprint Tutorial - M E D I N T R E A D E R - C O N S U M E R IR - Provides a fast and convenient way to keep your unique ... slot. When you use the security management software that allows certain software applications to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote. HTML-based help For information on a mouse when you slide your finger over the reader, it uses your...
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...Restores all open windows. Starts Windows Explorer. For more information about Dell QuickSet 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 ...as a toggle 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 Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Microsoft®...
...Restores all open windows. Starts Windows Explorer. For more information about Dell QuickSet 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 ...as a toggle 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 Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Microsoft®...
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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 computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys to your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you start the computer with an external device attached (such as an external monitor or projector) and turned on, the image may appear, but the... or docking device. Press to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change . Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector ...
... your computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys to your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you start the computer with an external device attached (such as an external monitor or projector) and turned on, the image may appear, but the... or docking device. Press to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change . Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector ...
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..., lower resolution causes text and images to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of images on the screen 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... change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may appear blurry or text may be installed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen. As you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the Drivers and Utilities CD ...
..., lower resolution causes text and images to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of images on the screen 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... change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may appear blurry or text may be installed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen. As you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the Drivers and Utilities CD ...
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You can use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to configure the power management settings on your computer. • For information on how to use Windows Power Options, do any of the following : • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; Click Start → Control Panel...life is 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 an electrical outlet. If the battery runs completely out of time (see "Using the Sleep Power...
You can use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to configure the power management settings on your computer. • For information on how to use Windows Power Options, do any of the following : • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; Click Start → Control Panel...life is 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 an electrical outlet. If the battery runs completely out of time (see "Using the Sleep Power...
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...connected to your previous work session without restarting your computer. To exit Sleep state, press the power button. To enter Sleep state: • Click Start → or → Sleep. • Depending on page 111. Press the power button. - Charging the Battery When you to an electrical ... use one of the following methods: - Close the display. - NOTICE: If your computer or being in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to continue charging the battery. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery...
...connected to your previous work session without restarting your computer. To exit Sleep state, press the power button. To enter Sleep state: • Click Start → or → Sleep. • Depending on page 111. Press the power button. - Charging the Battery When you to an electrical ... use one of the following methods: - Close the display. - NOTICE: If your computer or being in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to continue charging the battery. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery...
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... Remote: 1 Install the CR2106 coin-cell battery into your remote control. 2 Launch Windows Vista Media Center from Start → Programs. 3 Use the remote control buttons to control Dell Media Direct and Windows Vista™ Media Center. A DVD player includes the following basic buttons: Stop Restart the current chapter Play Fast forward Pause...
... Remote: 1 Install the CR2106 coin-cell battery into your remote control. 2 Launch Windows Vista Media Center from Start → Programs. 3 Use the remote control buttons to control Dell Media Direct and Windows Vista™ Media Center. A DVD player includes the following basic buttons: Stop Restart the current chapter Play Fast forward Pause...
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... drives, select the drive into the drive, ensure that you have created automatically ejects. 54 Using Multimedia The DVD drives and BD drives installed in Dell computers do not support HD-DVD media. The computer copies the data from audio files stored on page 55. For help, open Roxio Creator, and... the data to a temporary folder on your source disc and click the Copy Disc button to BD-RE does not produce an exact copy. 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Roxio Creator→ Projects→ Copy. 2 Under the Copy tab, click Copy Disc. 3 To copy the CD, DVD or BD: •...
... drives, select the drive into the drive, ensure that you have created automatically ejects. 54 Using Multimedia The DVD drives and BD drives installed in Dell computers do not support HD-DVD media. The computer copies the data from audio files stored on page 55. For help, open Roxio Creator, and... the data to a temporary folder on your source disc and click the Copy Disc button to BD-RE does not produce an exact copy. 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Roxio Creator→ Projects→ Copy. 2 Under the Copy tab, click Copy Disc. 3 To copy the CD, DVD or BD: •...
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... No No Yes Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Roxio Creator Plus and open a Creator project. • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that have MP3 software installed. • Commercially available DVD players...
... No No Yes Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Roxio Creator Plus and open a Creator project. • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that have MP3 software installed. • Commercially available DVD players...
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... volume control buttons or by pressing the following keys: • 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 resolution...
... volume control buttons or by pressing the following keys: • 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 resolution...
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...computer before you connected (if applicable), and then turn on any audio device that you enable the display settings. 1 Click Start → Control Panel →Appearance and Personalization. 1 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. Using Multimedia 67 To access Help and Support, ...click Start → Help and Support. Enabling the Display Settings for a TV NOTE: To ensure that the display settings are correct for your...
...computer before you connected (if applicable), and then turn on any audio device that you enable the display settings. 1 Click Start → Control Panel →Appearance and Personalization. 1 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. Using Multimedia 67 To access Help and Support, ...click Start → Help and Support. Enabling the Display Settings for a TV NOTE: To ensure that the display settings are correct for your...
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..., such as the volume level. Unless you the camera target view. 3 To take a picture, click the Photo Capture tab and then click Start. Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings If you do not want to record. To record a video, click the Video Recording tab and then click... Start. The screen shows you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on page 69). For more information about camera settings and other camera...
..., such as the volume level. Unless you the camera target view. 3 To take a picture, click the Photo Capture tab and then click Start. Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings If you do not want to record. To record a video, click the Video Recording tab and then click... Start. The screen shows you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on page 69). For more information about camera settings and other camera...
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... that it . 1 Connect the network cable to a network connection device or a network wall connector. For more information about Networking, access Windows Help and Support (click Start , and then click Help and Support). Setting Up and Using Networks 75 NOTE: Do not use a network cable with a network set up in a home or...
... that it . 1 Connect the network cable to a network connection device or a network wall connector. For more information about Networking, access Windows Help and Support (click Start , and then click Help and Support). Setting Up and Using Networks 75 NOTE: Do not use a network cable with a network set up in a home or...
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... you selected when you purchased your computer 76 Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 1 Click Start → Connect To→ Set up a WLAN, you need: • High-speed (broadband) Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem that your...
... you selected when you purchased your computer 76 Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 1 Click Start → Connect To→ Set up a WLAN, you need: • High-speed (broadband) Internet access (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem that your...