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...is a registered trademark of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in 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 registered trademarks of ... potential for energy efficiency. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document to refer to change without the written permission of EMC Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and Outlook are trademarks of data and tells you make...
...is a registered trademark of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in 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 registered trademarks of ... potential for energy efficiency. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document to refer to change without the written permission of EMC Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and Outlook are trademarks of data and tells you make...
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... Keypad 31 Key Combinations 31 System Functions 31 Battery 32 Display Functions 32 Wireless Networking Technology Function 32 Display Switch 32 Power Management 32 Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions 32 Touch Pad 33 Customizing the Touch Pad and Mouse 34 Keyboard Battery 34...
... Keypad 31 Key Combinations 31 System Functions 31 Battery 32 Display Functions 32 Wireless Networking Technology Function 32 Display Switch 32 Power Management 32 Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions 32 Touch Pad 33 Customizing the Touch Pad and Mouse 34 Keyboard Battery 34...
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... 42 If the computer is turned on or in standby mode 43 If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode 43 Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help 43 Using Your Computer With a TV or Audio Device 44 Connecting a Composite Video Adapter 44 Connecting a Component ...Video Adapter 45 Connecting Audio/IR Blaster Adapter 45 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in Cyberlink PowerDVD 47 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver...
... 42 If the computer is turned on or in standby mode 43 If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode 43 Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help 43 Using Your Computer With a TV or Audio Device 44 Connecting a Composite Video Adapter 44 Connecting a Component ...Video Adapter 45 Connecting Audio/IR Blaster Adapter 45 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in Cyberlink PowerDVD 47 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver...
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... a Battery 55 Replacing the Battery 55 Inserting the Battery 55 Removing the Battery 57 Battery Performance 58 Checking the Battery Charge 59 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 59 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 60 Charge Gauge 60 Low-Battery Warning 60 Charging the Battery 61 Conserving Battery Power 61 Storing a Battery 61 Power Management...
... a Battery 55 Replacing the Battery 55 Inserting the Battery 55 Removing the Battery 57 Battery Performance 58 Checking the Battery Charge 59 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 59 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 60 Charge Gauge 60 Low-Battery Warning 60 Charging the Battery 61 Conserving Battery Power 61 Storing a Battery 61 Power Management...
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...the Connection to the WLAN 77 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card 77 Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet 78 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 78 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection . 78 ...Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card 78 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network 79 Windows Firewall 79 8 Using Cards 81 Supported Cards 81 Media Memory Card Reader 81 Compact Flash Card Reader 81 ...
...the Connection to the WLAN 77 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card 77 Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet 78 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 78 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection . 78 ...Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card 78 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network 79 Windows Firewall 79 8 Using Cards 81 Supported Cards 81 Media Memory Card Reader 81 Compact Flash Card Reader 81 ...
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A program stops responding 98 A program crashes repeatedly 98 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system 99 A solid blue screen appears 99 Dell MediaDirect problems 99 Other software problems 100 Memory Problems 100 Network Problems 101 General 101 Mobile Broadband Network 101 Media Memory Card or ExpressCard Problems ...
A program stops responding 98 A program crashes repeatedly 98 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system 99 A solid blue screen appears 99 Dell MediaDirect problems 99 Other software problems 100 Memory Problems 100 Network Problems 101 General 101 Mobile Broadband Network 101 Media Memory Card or ExpressCard Problems ...
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... What Is a Driver 119 Identifying Drivers 119 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 120 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 122 Restoring Your Operating System 122 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 122 Using the Operating System Installation Media 124 14 Adding and Replacing Parts 127 Before You Begin 127 Recommended Tools 127 Turning Off...
... What Is a Driver 119 Identifying Drivers 119 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 120 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 122 Restoring Your Operating System 122 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 122 Using the Operating System Installation Media 124 14 Adding and Replacing Parts 127 Before You Begin 127 Recommended Tools 127 Turning Off...
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The Microsoft Windows License Label in on page 57. 12 Finding Information Model Name, electrical ratings, and Agency approval marks are located inside the computer base battery compartment ... up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • Model Name, electrical ratings, Agency approval marks Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License The service tag label is located inside the computer base battery compartment of your computer. See...
The Microsoft Windows License Label in on page 57. 12 Finding Information Model Name, electrical ratings, and Agency approval marks are located inside the computer base battery compartment ... up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • Model Name, electrical ratings, Agency approval marks Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License The service tag label is located inside the computer base battery compartment of your computer. See...
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Upgrade information for Dell 3.5-inch 1 Go to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support...Software. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com, select your region or business ...support provides real-time health scans of 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • ...
Upgrade information for Dell 3.5-inch 1 Go to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support...Software. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com, select your region or business ...support provides real-time health scans of 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • ...
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icon For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows XP" on page 124). Your operating system product key label is available on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition • Standard remote control instructions • Premium remote control instructions NOTE: The color of your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use ...
icon For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows XP" on page 124). Your operating system product key label is available on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition • Standard remote control instructions • Premium remote control instructions NOTE: The color of your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use ...
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...or exit a power management mode. To keep the display closed. For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on when the numeric ...the volume of the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on page 42. C A M E R A - D I S P L A Y - Controls access to Dell MediaDirect™. For more information, see "Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect" on steadily or blinks to turn off completely (which may take several seconds).
...or exit a power management mode. To keep the display closed. For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on when the numeric ...the volume of the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on page 42. C A M E R A - D I S P L A Y - Controls access to Dell MediaDirect™. For more information, see "Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect" on steadily or blinks to turn off completely (which may take several seconds).
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... is flashing. T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S ( 2 ) - K E Y B O A R D - Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is enabled. The wireless keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows logo key. Provide the functionality of a mouse. Press to increase the volume of audio output from internal or external speakers. Turns on steadily or blinks...
... is flashing. T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S ( 2 ) - K E Y B O A R D - Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is enabled. The wireless keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows logo key. Provide the functionality of a mouse. Press to increase the volume of audio output from internal or external speakers. Turns on steadily or blinks...
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.... A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - DIGITAL-VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI-I /O to connect 7.1 speakers or 5.1 speakers with electrical outlets worldwide. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by Windows Media Center Edition to control external consumer electronic devices, such as satellite/cable boxes, VCRs, etc. With an adapter cable, you can also connect an...
.... A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - DIGITAL-VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI-I /O to connect 7.1 speakers or 5.1 speakers with electrical outlets worldwide. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by Windows Media Center Edition to control external consumer electronic devices, such as satellite/cable boxes, VCRs, etc. With an adapter cable, you can also connect an...
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... red optical sensor lights when the mouse is complete. Select Start→ All Programs→ Bluetooth→ Wizards, and click OK on the Enable Wizards window. 2 Power off the mouse by sliding the power switch on the bottom of the mouse to the On position. If the mouse and computer fail...
... red optical sensor lights when the mouse is complete. Select Start→ All Programs→ Bluetooth→ Wizards, and click OK on the Enable Wizards window. 2 Power off the mouse by sliding the power switch on the bottom of the mouse to the On position. If the mouse and computer fail...
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... for the operating system to load and the computer to use displays when the pairing is complete. Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. The message Your mouse has been connected and is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Mouse 31 Wait about...
... for the operating system to load and the computer to use displays when the pairing is complete. Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. The message Your mouse has been connected and is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Mouse 31 Wait about...
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... a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Battery Displays the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 135. Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Display Functions Wireless Networking Technology Function Enables and disables wireless 802.11 networking technology...
... a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Battery Displays the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 135. Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Display Functions Wireless Networking Technology Function Enables and disables wireless 802.11 networking technology...
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...object by sliding your finger on page 13. Using the Keyboard and Mouse 33 To access the Help and Support Center, see the Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support Center. To adjust keyboard operation, such as you to press the left touch-pad button. • To select and ...tap, leave your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of your finger to a network). Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to allow you would use a mouse. 1 2 3 1 ...
...object by sliding your finger on page 13. Using the Keyboard and Mouse 33 To access the Help and Support Center, see the Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support Center. To adjust keyboard operation, such as you to press the left touch-pad button. • To select and ...tap, leave your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of your finger to a network). Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to allow you would use a mouse. 1 2 3 1 ...
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...click the icon in the scroll zone on the right side of the touch pad. When the keyboard is connected to AC power. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is powered by default. Customizing the Touch Pad and Mouse You can use your keyboard, as well as the primary computer ... 34 Using the Keyboard and Mouse To disable this case, the indicator will recharge when the keyboard is affixed to display the QuickSet Battery Meter window. Keyboard Battery The wireless keyboard is installed, press to the computer base and the base is running on AC power. The keyboard battery does ...
...click the icon in the scroll zone on the right side of the touch pad. When the keyboard is connected to AC power. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is powered by default. Customizing the Touch Pad and Mouse You can use your keyboard, as well as the primary computer ... 34 Using the Keyboard and Mouse To disable this case, the indicator will recharge when the keyboard is affixed to display the QuickSet Battery Meter window. Keyboard Battery The wireless keyboard is installed, press to the computer base and the base is running on AC power. The keyboard battery does ...
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... level, including mute, on the screen. 1 2 3 1 volume icon 2 Volume Meter 3 mute icon For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the Volume Control window.
... level, including mute, on the screen. 1 2 3 1 volume icon 2 Volume Meter 3 mute icon For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the Volume Control window.
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...stereos. • Music MP3 files can erase the data on the CD-RW and try again. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located next to the power button, to a blank CD-R. • You cannot create audio...135. If you make a mistake, you want to play in regular stereos. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see the documentation provided with your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. • Commercially available ...Yes Yes Rewritable Yes Yes No No No No Yes Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you are...
...stereos. • Music MP3 files can erase the data on the CD-RW and try again. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located next to the power button, to a blank CD-R. • You cannot create audio...135. If you make a mistake, you want to play in regular stereos. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see the documentation provided with your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. • Commercially available ...Yes Yes Rewritable Yes Yes No No No No Yes Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you are...