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... complete list of your computer. Trademarks used in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. Environmental Protection Agency. Dell Inc. A04 Intel and Core are registered trademarks of ... this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, PowerConnect, Dell TravelLite, Dell Media Experience, Dell MediaDirect, and XPS are trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and Outlook are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; and ...
... complete list of your computer. Trademarks used in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. Environmental Protection Agency. Dell Inc. A04 Intel and Core are registered trademarks of ... this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, PowerConnect, Dell TravelLite, Dell Media Experience, Dell MediaDirect, and XPS are trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and Outlook are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; and ...
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...for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Use the Drivers and Utilities disc to run the Dell™ Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your disc to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or...) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can also use this disc to load any required drivers, including drivers required if your computer has a RAID controller (see...
...for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Use the Drivers and Utilities disc to run the Dell™ Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your disc to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or...) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can also use this disc to load any required drivers, including drivers required if your computer has a RAID controller (see...
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...Reference - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - The software automatically detects 3 Click your operating system and search for your computer. ...patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - Finding Information 13 USB devices. Computer documentation, details on your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your region or business USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and segment,...
...Reference - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - The software automatically detects 3 Click your operating system and search for your computer. ...patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - Finding Information 13 USB devices. Computer documentation, details on your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your region or business USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and segment,...
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... the modem connector. Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into the network connector. For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer (see "Finding Information" on using the network adapter, see the online network adapter...
... the modem connector. Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into the network connector. For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer (see "Finding Information" on using the network adapter, see the online network adapter...
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... to that disc later. After you create a DVD+/-R or BD-R, you plan to erase, rewrite, or update information on that CD-R again (see the Sonic documentation for more information). Blank DVD+/-R or BD-R media can be able to write to that disc later. Use a blank DVD+/-RW or BD-RE if...
... to that disc later. After you create a DVD+/-R or BD-R, you plan to erase, rewrite, or update information on that CD-R again (see the Sonic documentation for more information). Blank DVD+/-R or BD-R media can be able to write to that disc later. Use a blank DVD+/-RW or BD-RE if...
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... CD-RWs to test music file projects before you can erase the data on the CD-RW and try again. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see the documentation provided with your BD player or contact the manufacturer. • See the Roxio website at www.sonic.com for example, do not play... may not support all available DVD formats. for additional information. The CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of formats supported by your DVD player, see the documentation provided with your BD player, see "Dell QuickSet" on computers that you want to its maximum capacity;
... CD-RWs to test music file projects before you can erase the data on the CD-RW and try again. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see the documentation provided with your BD player or contact the manufacturer. • See the Roxio website at www.sonic.com for example, do not play... may not support all available DVD formats. for additional information. The CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of formats supported by your DVD player, see the documentation provided with your BD player, see "Dell QuickSet" on computers that you want to its maximum capacity;
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NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with your operating system documentation. 4 Click the monitor 2 icon, click the Extend my Windows desktop... NOTICE: You can attach an external monitor or projector to your computer and use it ...
NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with your operating system documentation. 4 Click the monitor 2 icon, click the Extend my Windows desktop... NOTICE: You can attach an external monitor or projector to your computer and use it ...
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... to communicate visually with your video card for additional information. The tilt of the camera is manually adjustable. option, and then click Apply. See the documentation that came with other computer users. If necessary, press to bring the screen image back to close the Display Properties window. For more information, see...
... to communicate visually with your video card for additional information. The tilt of the camera is manually adjustable. option, and then click Apply. See the documentation that came with other computer users. If necessary, press to bring the screen image back to close the Display Properties window. For more information, see...
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...→ Logitech QuickCam. 2 Then click QuickCapture→ Help. You can also access Help from the Logitech Video icon in the My Pictures folder of My Documents unless you change the settings. 5 For more information, see the camera Help file. For additional information on the camera through the QuickCapture window. 3 To take...
...→ Logitech QuickCam. 2 Then click QuickCapture→ Help. You can also access Help from the Logitech Video icon in the My Pictures folder of My Documents unless you change the settings. 5 For more information, see the camera Help file. For additional information on the camera through the QuickCapture window. 3 To take...
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... battery straight up and out of the #2 arrow by inserting one thumb into the recess next to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is supplied as standard equipment. NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, ... an electrical outlet the first time you use the computer. Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer. 3 Using your thumbs, slide the battery in the direction of the ...
... battery straight up and out of the #2 arrow by inserting one thumb into the recess next to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is supplied as standard equipment. NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, ... an electrical outlet the first time you use the computer. Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer. 3 Using your thumbs, slide the battery in the direction of the ...
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... make the computer exit hibernate mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. Using a Battery 63 Press . Remove and reinsert the card (see the documentation that came with your computer. For information on any field in the taskbar and click Help. • To access the Power Options Properties window, click...
... make the computer exit hibernate mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. Using a Battery 63 Press . Remove and reinsert the card (see the documentation that came with your computer. For information on any field in the taskbar and click Help. • To access the Power Options Properties window, click...
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... Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 5 On the Which computer is this ? When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? NOTE: Access to the path for fastwiz (on the screen. Create a Wizard Disk 1 Start the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard by clicking Start... old computer, insert the wizard disk. 2 Click the Start button and click Run. 3 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in the following drive: and click Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When...
... Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 5 On the Which computer is this ? When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? NOTE: Access to the path for fastwiz (on the screen. Create a Wizard Disk 1 Start the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard by clicking Start... old computer, insert the wizard disk. 2 Click the Start button and click Run. 3 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in the following drive: and click Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When...
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... connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with a USB cable. Setting Up Your Computer 69 The USB connectors fit only one way. See the documentation that it is turned on the computer and the printer. For technical assistance, refer to your computer with your computer was shipped. Printer Cable Your...
... connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with a USB cable. Setting Up Your Computer 69 The USB connectors fit only one way. See the documentation that it is turned on the computer and the printer. For technical assistance, refer to your computer with your computer was shipped. Printer Cable Your...
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See the documentation that came with your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a ...
See the documentation that came with your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a ...
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.... Connect other devices, such as a printer, to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data ...caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is approved by nearby lightning strikes. Setting Up...
.... Connect other devices, such as a printer, to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data ...caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is approved by nearby lightning strikes. Setting Up...
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...to a WLAN, ensure that you have followed the instructions in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Specific network names and configuration details vary. For information on the type of your router's broadcast name is ...the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for connecting to a network via wireless technology. NOTE: The following networking instructions do the following in...
...to a WLAN, ensure that you have followed the instructions in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Specific network names and configuration details vary. For information on the type of your router's broadcast name is ...the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for connecting to a network via wireless technology. NOTE: The following networking instructions do the following in...
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...the Wireless Network Card NOTE: If you have all the components for which wireless configuration utility is managing the wireless network card. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing the wireless network card. Once you are unique to ...a WLAN (see your wireless network card: 1 Click the Start button, point to get more information, the Windows XP operating system is managing your wireless network documentation in the area, a pop-up to one minute to connect to that your computer for your computer's wireless networking ...
...the Wireless Network Card NOTE: If you have all the components for which wireless configuration utility is managing the wireless network card. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing the wireless network card. Once you are unique to ...a WLAN (see your wireless network card: 1 Click the Start button, point to get more information, the Windows XP operating system is managing your wireless network documentation in the area, a pop-up to one minute to connect to that your computer for your computer's wireless networking ...
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The ExpressCard slot has one connector that came with the card. The cards are generally marked with the ExpressCard, see the documentation that supports both 34-mm and 54-mm ExpressCards. ExpressCard Reader NOTE: PCMCIA cards will not work in its carrying case. Extended Cards An extended ...
The ExpressCard slot has one connector that came with the card. The cards are generally marked with the ExpressCard, see the documentation that supports both 34-mm and 54-mm ExpressCards. ExpressCard Reader NOTE: PCMCIA cards will not work in its carrying case. Extended Cards An extended ...
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...reported the missing computer. • Do not share your password with the name, address, and phone number of your computer (see your Windows documentation. NOTICE: Passwords provide a high level of security for technical assistance and gives your Service Tag, the computer is lost or stolen. For ...drive. Your Service Tag is lost or stolen, you require more information, see "Removing the Battery" on or unlock your password. Dell will log your computer is identified automatically as smart cards or data encryption programs. Use the User Accounts option on the Control Panel ...
...reported the missing computer. • Do not share your password with the name, address, and phone number of your computer (see your Windows documentation. NOTICE: Passwords provide a high level of security for technical assistance and gives your Service Tag, the computer is lost or stolen. For ...drive. Your Service Tag is lost or stolen, you require more information, see "Removing the Battery" on or unlock your password. Dell will log your computer is identified automatically as smart cards or data encryption programs. Use the User Accounts option on the Control Panel ...
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... be loose. For an external mouse, see the documentation for the keyword spyware. See "Contacting Dell" on page 90. CACHE DISABLED DUE TO FAILURE - See "Dell Support Utility" on page 150. DATA ERROR - .... A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I V E - BAD COMMAND OR FILE NAME - Use an anti-virus program that was running when the message appeared. Enable the Pointing Device option in the Dell Diagnostics. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use a larger...
... be loose. For an external mouse, see the documentation for the keyword spyware. See "Contacting Dell" on page 90. CACHE DISABLED DUE TO FAILURE - See "Dell Support Utility" on page 150. DATA ERROR - .... A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I V E - BAD COMMAND OR FILE NAME - Use an anti-virus program that was running when the message appeared. Enable the Pointing Device option in the Dell Diagnostics. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use a larger...