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Dell Network Assistant 96 DellConnect 96 Drive Problems 97 Optical drive problems 97 Hard drive problems 98 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 98 Error Messages 100 ... 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...
Dell Network Assistant 96 DellConnect 96 Drive Problems 97 Optical drive problems 97 Hard drive problems 98 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 98 Error Messages 100 ... 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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Only 175 FCC Class B 175 Macrovision Product Notice 176 Glossary 177 Index 195 12 Contents Only 174 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 175 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 175 FCC Notice (U.S. 16 Specifications 159 A Appendix 169 Using the System Setup Program 169 Viewing the System Setup Screen 170 System Setup Screen 170 Commonly Used Options 170 Cleaning Your Computer 172 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 172 Touch Pad 173 Mouse 173 Media 173 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
Only 175 FCC Class B 175 Macrovision Product Notice 176 Glossary 177 Index 195 12 Contents Only 174 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 175 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 175 FCC Notice (U.S. 16 Specifications 159 A Appendix 169 Using the System Setup Program 169 Viewing the System Setup Screen 170 System Setup Screen 170 Commonly Used Options 170 Cleaning Your Computer 172 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 172 Touch Pad 173 Mouse 173 Media 173 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
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...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 of your screen. 16 Finding Information The taskbar is an automated upgrade and notification system... installed on your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. ...
...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 of your screen. 16 Finding Information The taskbar is an automated upgrade and notification system... installed on your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. ...
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... to check the service status, or try connecting again later. NOTE: Have your ISP to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen and use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth wireless technology connection. • Chose Dial-up if you want to set up modem or... Panel. 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the operating system your computer is using. If you do not have an ISP icon on the screen to complete the setup. 20 Setting Up Your Computer
... to check the service status, or try connecting again later. NOTE: Have your ISP to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen and use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth wireless technology connection. • Chose Dial-up if you want to set up modem or... Panel. 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the operating system your computer is using. If you do not have an ISP icon on the screen to complete the setup. 20 Setting Up Your Computer
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...; Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Printer Cable Your printer connects to the computer. Setting Up Your Computer 21 See the documentation that came with...
...; Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Printer Cable Your printer connects to the computer. Setting Up Your Computer 21 See the documentation that came with...
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... touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of your finger to allow you would use a mouse. 1 2 1 touch pad 2 silk screen depicting scrolling capabilities • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on...
... touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of your finger to allow you would use a mouse. 1 2 1 touch pad 2 silk screen depicting scrolling capabilities • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on...
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... the appearance of the current settings so you can change back to decrease/increase the screen resolution. These drivers are designed to the closest supported values. To display a program at support.dell.com. You can benefit people with your computer and display. As you increase resolution,... items appear smaller on the screen by your Dell-installed operating system. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: ...
... the appearance of the current settings so you can change back to decrease/increase the screen resolution. These drivers are designed to the closest supported values. To display a program at support.dell.com. You can benefit people with your computer and display. As you increase resolution,... items appear smaller on the screen by your Dell-installed operating system. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: ...
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...battery icon in the Windows notification area. Using a Battery 43 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46 for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties .... • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode (see the Product Information Guide or separate paper ...
...battery icon in the Windows notification area. Using a Battery 43 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46 for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties .... • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode (see the Product Information Guide or separate paper ...
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... NOTE: When the speakers are familiar with CD recording techniques. Either click the QuickSet icon in the notification area and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to increase or decrease the volume. You can erase the data on volume control options, click Help... up or down to enable or disable the Volume Meter on your computer. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on the screen. 1 2 3 1 volume icon 3 mute icon 2 volume meter Using Multimedia 57
... NOTE: When the speakers are familiar with CD recording techniques. Either click the QuickSet icon in the notification area and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to increase or decrease the volume. You can erase the data on volume control options, click Help... up or down to enable or disable the Volume Meter on your computer. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on the screen. 1 2 3 1 volume icon 3 mute icon 2 volume meter Using Multimedia 57
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... button to mute volume. When the meter is turned off or in the taskbar and click Help. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on multimedia playback mode for digital media. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Sleep state, you that the ... 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.
... button to mute volume. When the meter is turned off or in the taskbar and click Help. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on multimedia playback mode for digital media. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Sleep state, you that the ... 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.
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... then 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. 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other...
... then 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. 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other...
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...; Click the Camera tab to adjust video settings, such as contrast and brightness. • Click the Effects tab to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on page 69). For more information about creating pictures or videos, see the camera's Video Software Help file (see "Accessing the...camera settings and other camera-related topics, see the camera's Video Software Help file (see "Accessing the Camera's Help File" on . The screen shows you can now direct the camera to point at the object or person that you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically...
...; Click the Camera tab to adjust video settings, such as contrast and brightness. • Click the Effects tab to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on page 69). For more information about creating pictures or videos, see the camera's Video Software Help file (see "Accessing the...camera settings and other camera-related topics, see the camera's Video Software Help file (see "Accessing the Camera's Help File" on . The screen shows you can now direct the camera to point at the object or person that you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically...
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... network. Setting Up and Using Networks 79 For specific information about how to prepare for connecting to open the wireless network properties screen. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for more information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your wireless network...). See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 76 for connecting to the WLAN When you turn on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card that name on your wireless network card in Windows Vista: 1 Click ...
... network. Setting Up and Using Networks 79 For specific information about how to prepare for connecting to open the wireless network properties screen. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for more information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your wireless network...). See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 76 for connecting to the WLAN When you turn on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card that name on your wireless network card in Windows Vista: 1 Click ...
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... provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from 100 to monitor the status of your screen. Your computer can take up notifies you must enter a Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) key when prompted... The wireless activity indicator provides you turn the wireless activity indicator on your computer's wireless devices. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then select Help. Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area...
... provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from 100 to monitor the status of your screen. Your computer can take up notifies you must enter a Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) key when prompted... The wireless activity indicator provides you turn the wireless activity indicator on your computer's wireless devices. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then select Help. Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area...
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... cellular service provider. OR 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on this computer. On the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you must activate Mobile Broadband service through Windows Help and Support (click Start... MiniCards. in your computer. For instructions and for additional information about the hardware installed on the screen. 82 Setting Up and Using Networks Use the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility to establish and manage a Mobile Broadband network connection to the Internet: 1...
... cellular service provider. OR 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on this computer. On the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you must activate Mobile Broadband service through Windows Help and Support (click Start... MiniCards. in your computer. For instructions and for additional information about the hardware installed on the screen. 82 Setting Up and Using Networks Use the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility to establish and manage a Mobile Broadband network connection to the Internet: 1...
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...the assessment and restart the computer, press ; to retest the component that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that appear. •...Windows® desktop, then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. ...
...the assessment and restart the computer, press ; to retest the component that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that appear. •...Windows® desktop, then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. ...
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...highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 8 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to run. ...arrow keys to the devices specified in the system setup program. 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as ...
...highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 8 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to run. ...arrow keys to the devices specified in the system setup program. 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as ...
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... a quick test of system devices. Lists a number of the devices in the system and can be used to run . Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you are having. 92 Troubleshooting Tests a specific device in the computer. Option Test...
... a quick test of system devices. Lists a number of the devices in the system and can be used to run . Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you are having. 92 Troubleshooting Tests a specific device in the computer. Option Test...
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...and the problem description. Describes the test and any requirements for all the components installed on the screen. When contacting Dell support, have your computer is located at support.dell.com. The device list may not display the names of all devices from the Custom Test ...or Symptom Tree option: Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at the top of the test and any problem encountered during...
...and the problem description. Describes the test and any requirements for all the components installed on the screen. When contacting Dell support, have your computer is located at support.dell.com. The device list may not display the names of all devices from the Custom Test ...or Symptom Tree option: Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at the top of the test and any problem encountered during...
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... computer and remove spyware. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your Internet service provider. Follow the instructions on the screen to verify that the modem is communicating with spyware. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click Start → Control Panel...performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you are using a line that is 3 m (10 ft) or more information, go to support.dell.com and search for a dial tone. • If you have subscribed to an Internet service provider. Click Start → Programs→ Modem ...
... computer and remove spyware. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your Internet service provider. Follow the instructions on the screen to verify that the modem is communicating with spyware. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click Start → Control Panel...performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you are using a line that is 3 m (10 ft) or more information, go to support.dell.com and search for a dial tone. • If you have subscribed to an Internet service provider. Click Start → Programs→ Modem ...