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... 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 trademarks of EMC Corporation; EMC is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Dell Inc. A04 NOTICE: A... trademarks of Intel Corporation; Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Outlook are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; ENERGY STAR is subject to change without the written permission of...
... 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 trademarks of EMC Corporation; EMC is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Dell Inc. A04 NOTICE: A... trademarks of Intel Corporation; Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Outlook are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; ENERGY STAR is subject to change without the written permission of...
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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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...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... call when contacting support. The Microsoft Windows License Label in on page 57. 12 Finding Information Model Name, electrical ratings, and Agency approval marks are located inside ...
...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... call when contacting support. The Microsoft Windows License Label in on page 57. 12 Finding Information Model Name, electrical ratings, and Agency approval marks are located inside ...
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...Software. This support provides real-time health scans of 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase ..., software updates, and relevant self-support information. Computer documentation, details on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How to support.dell.com, select your region or business USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and segment, and enter your Dell computer.
...Software. This support provides real-time health scans of 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase ..., software updates, and relevant self-support information. Computer documentation, details on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How to support.dell.com, select your region or business USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and segment, and enter your Dell computer.
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icon For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows XP" on your computer. Dell Media Center User's Guide Dell Premium Remote Control User's Guide This guide is already installed on page 124). Find It Here • Information on support.dell.com. 14 Finding Information After you... system, use your computer. Your operating system product key label is located on your computer. • Information on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition • Standard remote control instructions • Premium remote control instructions NOTE: The color of your installation ...
icon For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows XP" on your computer. Dell Media Center User's Guide Dell Premium Remote Control User's Guide This guide is already installed on page 124). Find It Here • Information on support.dell.com. 14 Finding Information After you... system, use your computer. Your operating system product key label is located on your computer. • Information on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition • Standard remote control instructions • Premium remote control instructions NOTE: The color of your installation ...
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For more information, see "Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect" on page 42. P O W E R B U T T O N - Press the power button to Dell MediaDirect™. Controls access to turn off completely (which may take several seconds). Turns on when the numeric keypad is...I R E C T B U T T O N - 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. For more information, see "Using the Display" on the computer or exit a power management...
For more information, see "Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect" on page 42. P O W E R B U T T O N - Press the power button to Dell MediaDirect™. Controls access to turn off completely (which may take several seconds). Turns on when the numeric keypad is...I R E C T B U T T O N - 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. For more information, see "Using the Display" on the computer or exit a power management...
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... functionality of audio output from internal or external speakers. Press to indicate battery charge status. The wireless keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows logo key. T O U C H P A D - Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is flashing...
... functionality of audio output from internal or external speakers. Press to indicate battery charge status. The wireless keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows logo key. T O U C H P A D - Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is flashing...
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... strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by Windows Media Center Edition to a TV through this analog video out port. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - About Your Computer 23 DIGITAL-VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI-I /O to connect 7.1 speakers or 5.1 speakers with...
... strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by Windows Media Center Edition to a TV through this analog video out port. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - About Your Computer 23 DIGITAL-VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI-I /O to connect 7.1 speakers or 5.1 speakers with...
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... the bottom of the mouse to the On position. 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 page 30. Use the mouse to click Finish to pair your mouse with the computer...
... the bottom of the mouse to the On position. 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 page 30. Use the mouse to click Finish to pair your mouse with the computer...
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.... • To disable the keypad, press again. Use the mouse to click Finish to restart the computer. Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. The message Your mouse has been connected and is ready to 3 seconds, and then go out. After completing the pairing, the blue wireless light on...
.... • To disable the keypad, press again. Use the mouse to click Finish to restart the computer. Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. The message Your mouse has been connected and is ready to 3 seconds, and then go out. After completing the pairing, the blue wireless light on...
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... reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Windows logo key and Restores all open windows. Battery Displays the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 135. Display Functions Wireless Networking Technology Function Enables and disables wireless 802.11...
... reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Windows logo key and Restores all open windows. Battery Displays the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 135. Display Functions Wireless Networking Technology Function Enables and disables wireless 802.11...
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Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to move the cursor on the display. Touch Pad The ..., position the cursor on the object and tap twice on page 13. Using the Keyboard and Mouse 33 For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the touch pad. Opens the System Properties dialog box. To adjust keyboard operation, such as you to a network). To access...
Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to move the cursor on the display. Touch Pad The ..., position the cursor on the object and tap twice on page 13. Using the Keyboard and Mouse 33 For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the touch pad. Opens the System Properties dialog box. To adjust keyboard operation, such as you to a network). To access...
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... You can use the touch-pad scroll feature. When the keyboard is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter window. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is detached from the computer only when the computer is connected to recharge. Keyboard Battery The wireless keyboard is running...not work with all application programs. For the scroll zones to function properly, the application program must be able to use the Mouse Properties window to adjust settings for both the mouse and touch pad. 1 Open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click ...
... You can use the touch-pad scroll feature. When the keyboard is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter window. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is detached from the computer only when the computer is connected to recharge. Keyboard Battery The wireless keyboard is running...not work with all application programs. For the scroll zones to function properly, the application program must be able to use the Mouse Properties window to adjust settings for both the mouse and touch pad. 1 Open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click ...
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... do not hear the media playing. Press to enable or disable the Volume Meter on your computer. Either click the icon in the Volume Control window.
... do not hear the media playing. Press to enable or disable the Volume Meter on your computer. Either click the icon in the Volume Control window.
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...Yes Yes Write Yes Yes Yes Yes No 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 familiar with Roxio Creator. • ...MB file to launch either Windows Media Center Manager or Dell MediaDirect. 42 Using Multimedia for additional information. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see the documentation provided with your DVD player, see "Dell QuickSet" on the CD-RW and try again. Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect NOTE: Changing or disabling...
...Yes Yes Write Yes Yes Yes Yes No 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 familiar with Roxio Creator. • ...MB file to launch either Windows Media Center Manager or Dell MediaDirect. 42 Using Multimedia for additional information. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see the documentation provided with your DVD player, see "Dell QuickSet" on the CD-RW and try again. Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect NOTE: Changing or disabling...