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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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... 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 personalize my desktop 2 In Search Help, type a word or phrase that describes your problem,...software updates, and relevant self-support information. For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner ...
... 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 personalize my desktop 2 In Search Help, type a word or phrase that describes your problem,...software updates, and relevant self-support information. For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner ...
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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.
... 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.
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... operating system "wizards" to help 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. Setting Up Your Computer 21 See...
... operating system "wizards" to help 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. Setting Up Your Computer 21 See...
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... system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer. 4 Click Start → Network→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB...
... system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer. 4 Click Start → Network→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB...
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...and use the touch pad to authenticate your user identity. T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - Helps to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote. Control CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (BD), and Media Player playback. About Your Computer 27 8 - Fingerprint Tutorial - Provides the functionality of the...- The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. For more information, click Start →Programs → Fingerprint Reader Suite. User Enrollment - To enroll your Dell™ computer secure. Guide to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on...
...and use the touch pad to authenticate your user identity. T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - Helps to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote. Control CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (BD), and Media Player playback. About Your Computer 27 8 - Fingerprint Tutorial - Provides the functionality of the...- The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. For more information, click Start →Programs → Fingerprint Reader Suite. User Enrollment - To enroll your Dell™ computer secure. Guide to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on...
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...and Minimizes all minimized windows. Restores all open windows. Opens the Run dialog box. 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 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...
...and Minimizes all minimized windows. Restores all open windows. Opens the Run dialog box. 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 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...
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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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... brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on either the computer display or the external device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to switch the video image between the display only, the external device ...and the external device simultaneously. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on 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...
... brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on either the computer display or the external device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to switch the video image between the display only, the external device ...and the external device simultaneously. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on 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...
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... automatically to the closest supported values. You can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. To display a program at support.dell.com. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by your display: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In...
... automatically to the closest supported values. You can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. To display a program at support.dell.com. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by your display: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In...
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...46 for long periods of time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on how to use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Select a power plan window. Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Power Options, and then select a ...power plan in the notification area, click Help, and then select Power Management. • To use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to configure the power...
...46 for long periods of time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on how to use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Select a power plan window. Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Power Options, and then select a ...power plan in the notification area, click Help, and then select Power Management. • To use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to configure the power...
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...the computer from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may lose data. To enter Sleep state: • Click Start → or → Sleep. • Depending on page 111. If the battery is hot from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the... Battery When you to your previous work session without restarting your computer loses AC and battery power while 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. Sleep automatically saves your work...
...the computer from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may lose data. To enter Sleep state: • Click Start → or → Sleep. • Depending on page 111. If the battery is hot from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the... Battery When you to your previous work session without restarting your computer loses AC and battery power while 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. Sleep automatically saves your work...
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It can work only with specified computers. To play media using Dell Travel 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 play the current title or chapter Go to the previous... title or chapter Eject For more details, refer to control Dell Media Direct and Windows Vista™ Media Center. For ...
It can work only with specified computers. To play media using Dell Travel 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 play the current title or chapter Go to the previous... title or chapter Eject For more details, refer to control Dell Media Direct and Windows Vista™ Media Center. For ...
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...correct, and then click the Copy Disc button to continue. The DVD drives and BD drives installed in Dell computers do not support HD-DVD media. How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD NOTE: Most...Disc button to the blank disc. NOTE: Copying a BD-R 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... your source disc and copies the data to make an exact copy of optical drives offered by Dell may vary by country. Once you have finished copying the source disc, the disc that you observe...
...correct, and then click the Copy Disc button to continue. The DVD drives and BD drives installed in Dell computers do not support HD-DVD media. How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD NOTE: Most...Disc button to the blank disc. NOTE: Copying a BD-R 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... your source disc and copies the data to make an exact copy of optical drives offered by Dell may vary by country. Once you have finished copying the source disc, the disc that you observe...
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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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When the meter is an instant-on the hinge cover, to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 58 Using Multimedia The Display Properties window appears. 3 Under Resolution, click and drag the bar reduce the resolution setting.... you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies ...
When the meter is an instant-on the hinge cover, to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 58 Using Multimedia The Display Properties window appears. 3 Under Resolution, click and drag the bar reduce the resolution setting.... you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies ...
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...the two RCA connectors on the other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, 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. The Display Properties window appears. 2 Click Advanced. 3 Click...turn on page 67 to the audio input connectors on your computer, see Windows Help and Support. To access Help and Support, click Start → Help and Support. NOTE: To determine the type of the audio cable in your TV or other end of video card installed...
...the two RCA connectors on the other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, 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. The Display Properties window appears. 2 Click Advanced. 3 Click...turn on page 67 to the audio input connectors on your computer, see Windows Help and Support. To access Help and Support, click Start → Help and Support. NOTE: To determine the type of the audio cable in your TV or other end of video card installed...
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... adjust audio settings, such as the volume level. Unless you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on page 69). 70 Using the Camera For more information about creating pictures or videos, see the camera's Video Software Help file... that you want the camera to use automatic settings, you the camera target view. 3 To take a picture, click the Photo Capture tab and then click Start. To record a video, click the Video Recording tab and then click...
... adjust audio settings, such as the volume level. Unless you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on page 69). 70 Using the Camera For more information about creating pictures or videos, see the camera's Video Software Help file... that you want the camera to use automatic settings, you the camera target view. 3 To take a picture, click the Photo Capture tab and then click Start. To record a video, click the Video Recording tab and then click...
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... print to it is securely attached. 2 Connect the other networks, or access the Internet. For more information about Networking, access Windows Help and Support (click Start , and then click Help and Support). For example, with a telephone wall connector. The Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system provides a wizard to help guide...
... print to it is securely attached. 2 Connect the other networks, or access the Internet. For more information about Networking, access Windows Help and Support (click Start , and then click Help and Support). For example, with a telephone wall connector. The Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system provides a wizard to help guide...
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... Choose a connection option. 3 Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the wizard. 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 is...
... Choose a connection option. 3 Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the wizard. 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 is...