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Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista 52 Windows XP 52 Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections 55 DisplayPort™ - Features and...
Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista 52 Windows XP 52 Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections 55 DisplayPort™ - Features and...
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...From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using ... Keyboard Shortcuts 69 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75...
...From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using ... Keyboard Shortcuts 69 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75...
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... the Internet. . . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176...
... the Internet. . . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176...
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Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, ...
Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, ...
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... Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic...
... Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic...
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• My Systems List • Security Center • Support History & Status • System Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • Order Status • Ownership Transfer • International...
• My Systems List • Security Center • Support History & Status • System Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • Order Status • Ownership Transfer • International...
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... the Display Properties window from the current settings to one not supported by your computer, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you change the display resolution from...
... the Display Properties window from the current settings to one not supported by your computer, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you change the display resolution from...
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... mouse is connected to the USB port. You then need to install the appropriate drivers manually. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes...
... mouse is connected to the USB port. You then need to install the appropriate drivers manually. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes...
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See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. Click Start→ My Computer. See the user ... Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you are installing the ...
See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. Click Start→ My Computer. See the user ... Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you are installing the ...
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...Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. This will help you have shut down any error messages that power is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and ...drivers necessary to start in Safe Mode if you troubleshoot the problem later. You may be lost. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Write down with active programs will reset... See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com.
...Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. This will help you have shut down any error messages that power is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and ...drivers necessary to start in Safe Mode if you troubleshoot the problem later. You may be lost. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Write down with active programs will reset... See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com.
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... Wizard may vary based on the screen. Actual steps may start automatically, or you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Install the required software according to the Network From your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband...
... Wizard may vary based on the screen. Actual steps may start automatically, or you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Install the required software according to the Network From your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband...
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... folder. 3 Click Connect to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→ View...that you attempt to a WLAN, see the device guides that came with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you have been shipped with your ...
... folder. 3 Click Connect to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→ View...that you attempt to a WLAN, see the device guides that came with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you have been shipped with your ...
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If you cannot connect to change settings for Internet Explorer: • Open Internet Explorer and click Tools→ Internet Options. Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see the information that came with any connection hardware. Web Browser ...
If you cannot connect to change settings for Internet Explorer: • Open Internet Explorer and click Tools→ Internet Options. Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see the information that came with any connection hardware. Web Browser ...
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Windows XP 1 From the Control Panel, access the Display Properties menu. 2 From the Display Properties menu, select the Settings tab. The Settings tab also provides a Troubleshoot button, which takes you to set resolution color quality selection menu color quality selection menu Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the Display ...
Windows XP 1 From the Control Panel, access the Display Properties menu. 2 From the Display Properties menu, select the Settings tab. The Settings tab also provides a Troubleshoot button, which takes you to set resolution color quality selection menu color quality selection menu Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the Display ...
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... using an unsupported refresh rate. This action takes you to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you to access a variety of the desktop may not be displayed at one time. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. You can also click the... Troubleshoot button to pan up, down, left, and right. If the video resolution setting is higher than ...
... using an unsupported refresh rate. This action takes you to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you to access a variety of the desktop may not be displayed at one time. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. You can also click the... Troubleshoot button to pan up, down, left, and right. If the video resolution setting is higher than ...
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...Help • Documentation shipped with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information.... You can find help from the TV and computer. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels Depending on the video ...
...Help • Documentation shipped with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information.... You can find help from the TV and computer. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels Depending on the video ...
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...the remote user calls the Remote Desktop host computer using the Remote Desktop feature, see "Windows XP Pro Remote Desktop configuration, use, and troubleshooting tips" in your Windows XP Professional Resource Kit. That information is and maps that address to a fully qualified domain name. ...Microsoft®Windows® XP Pro Remote Desktop 263 EXAMPLE: Some remote users take advantage of a free ...
...the remote user calls the Remote Desktop host computer using the Remote Desktop feature, see "Windows XP Pro Remote Desktop configuration, use, and troubleshooting tips" in your Windows XP Professional Resource Kit. That information is and maps that address to a fully qualified domain name. ...Microsoft®Windows® XP Pro Remote Desktop 263 EXAMPLE: Some remote users take advantage of a free ...
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... time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your computer. 1 If you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). 4 If an error message occurs in this document ... a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. 3 If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Troubleshooting 271 NOTE: The procedures in a program, see the program's documentation.
... time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your computer. 1 If you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). 4 If an error message occurs in this document ... a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. 3 If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Troubleshooting 271 NOTE: The procedures in a program, see the program's documentation.
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...include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or... operating status. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display messages indicating errors or problems, which need ...
...include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or... operating status. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display messages indicating errors or problems, which need ...
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... power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not receiving power. - If the computer is plugged into...
... power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not receiving power. - If the computer is plugged into...