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...XPS, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Trademarks used in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows...written permission of the Blu-ray Disc Association; Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Intel is a registered trademark and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation in this document is a trademark of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may ...
...XPS, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Trademarks used in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows...written permission of the Blu-ray Disc Association; Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Intel is a registered trademark and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation in this document is a trademark of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may ...
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... . . 37 Numeric Keypad 37 Key Combinations 37 System Functions 37 Display Functions 37 Battery 37 Power Management 38 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 38 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 38 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 38 Touch Pad 39 Customizing the Touch Pad 40 4 Using the Display 41 ...Projector 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 45 Charge Gauge 45 Low-Battery Warning 46 4 Contents
... . . 37 Numeric Keypad 37 Key Combinations 37 System Functions 37 Display Functions 37 Battery 37 Power Management 38 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 38 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 38 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 38 Touch Pad 39 Customizing the Touch Pad 40 4 Using the Display 41 ...Projector 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 45 Charge Gauge 45 Low-Battery Warning 46 4 Contents
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... a Memory Card or Blank 74 10 Setting Up and Using Networks 75 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 75 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 76 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 76 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 76 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 76...
... a Memory Card or Blank 74 10 Setting Up and Using Networks 75 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 75 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 76 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 76 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 76 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 76...
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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 ... The computer stops 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...
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 ... The computer stops 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...
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... is readable 118 Drivers 118 What Is a Driver 118 Identifying Drivers 118 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 119 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 121 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 122 Using Windows Vista System Restore 123 Using the Operating System Media 126 Contents 9
... is readable 118 Drivers 118 What Is a Driver 118 Identifying Drivers 118 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 119 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 121 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 122 Using Windows Vista System Restore 123 Using the Operating System Media 126 Contents 9
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... and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® Product Key Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the ...Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. 14 Finding Information NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or...
... and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® Product Key Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the ...Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. 14 Finding Information NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or...
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... QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. 16 Finding Information Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on page 93. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support • How to work with programs and files 1 Click Start ... Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. What Are You Looking For? This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support...
... QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. 16 Finding Information Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on page 93. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support • How to work with programs and files 1 Click Start ... Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. What Are You Looking For? This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support...
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... Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Finding Information 17 See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media...
... Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Finding Information 17 See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media...
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...a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on how you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, the... the following section that corresponds to the operating system your ISP to complete the setup. 20 Setting Up Your Computer The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up modem or ISDN. If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet,...
...a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on how you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, the... the following section that corresponds to the operating system your ISP to complete the setup. 20 Setting Up Your Computer The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up modem or ISDN. If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet,...
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Setting Up Your Computer 21 Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Printer Cable Your printer connects to a new computer. Transferring Information to a New Computer You can use your operating system "wizards" ... the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the operating system that it is running. 1 Click Start → Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in the computer's shipping box....
Setting Up Your Computer 21 Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Printer Cable Your printer connects to a new computer. Transferring Information to a New Computer You can use your operating system "wizards" ... the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the operating system that it is running. 1 Click Start → Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in the computer's shipping box....
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...and Touchpad" on page 41. D I C A T O R - 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 the computer or exit a...R D - C A M E R A - For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Display" on page 37. Press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on . 1 camera indicator 3 display 5 volume control buttons 7 fingerprint reader 9 microphone connector 11 consumer IR 13 touch pad 15...
...and Touchpad" on page 41. D I C A T O R - 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 the computer or exit a...R D - C A M E R A - For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Display" on page 37. Press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on . 1 camera indicator 3 display 5 volume control buttons 7 fingerprint reader 9 microphone connector 11 consumer IR 13 touch pad 15...
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... that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard. • To...
... that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard. • To...
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... key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on Windows Vista Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Adjusting Keyboard...
... key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on Windows Vista Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Adjusting Keyboard...
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Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Mouse. 4 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 40 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Mouse. 4 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 40 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
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... you change back to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by your Dell-installed operating system. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your display: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Under... Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to offer the best performance with vision impairments. Before you change the appearance...
... you change back to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by your Dell-installed operating system. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your display: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Under... Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to offer the best performance with vision impairments. Before you change the appearance...
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... is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the computer in the Windows notification area. Battery operating time varies depending on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document ... your new computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is used and the conditions under...
... is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the computer in the Windows notification area. Battery operating time varies depending on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document ... your new computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is used and the conditions under...
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...the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on the battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: •... Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery...
...the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on the battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: •... Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery...
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... button on , the battery has no lights appear, the battery is in good condition, and more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. After hundreds of times it is largely determined by pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is charged. Microsoft®...
... button on , the battery has no lights appear, the battery is in good condition, and more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. After hundreds of times it is largely determined by pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is charged. Microsoft®...
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...time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46 for long periods of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. You can use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to configure the power management settings on your computer's power usage (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on how ... power state when you when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet. Click the icon in the notification area, click Power Options, and then select a plan in...
...time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46 for long periods of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. You can use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to configure the power management settings on your computer's power usage (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on how ... power state when you when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet. Click the icon in the notification area, click Power Options, and then select a plan in...
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... shutting down your portable computer, use one of the following methods: - NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. If necessary, the AC adapter then...
... shutting down your portable computer, use one of the following methods: - NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. If necessary, the AC adapter then...