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... to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any references in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2002-2003 Dell Computer Corporation. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series ...Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, AccessDirect, Inspiron, AccessDirect, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, Dell TrueMobile, and Dellnet are registered trademarks of...
... to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any references in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2002-2003 Dell Computer Corporation. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series ...Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, AccessDirect, Inspiron, AccessDirect, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, Dell TrueMobile, and Dellnet are registered trademarks of...
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... life is short 46 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button 48 Reprogramming the Button 48 Numeric Keypad 48 Keyboard Shortcuts 49 System Functions 49 Display Functions 49 Power Management 50 Speaker Functions 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 50 Touch Pad 51 Customizing the Touch...
... life is short 46 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button 48 Reprogramming the Button 48 Numeric Keypad 48 Keyboard Shortcuts 49 System Functions 49 Display Functions 49 Power Management 50 Speaker Functions 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 50 Touch Pad 51 Customizing the Touch...
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... Adapter 66 Network Setup Wizard 66 Network Problems 67 Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks 67 Determining Your Network Type 68 Connecting to a Network in Windows XP 68 Finalizing Your Network Connection (Security Settings) . . . . 71 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 78 Accessing Help 80 Error Messages 80 Video and Display Problems 81...
... Adapter 66 Network Setup Wizard 66 Network Problems 67 Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks 67 Determining Your Network Type 68 Connecting to a Network in Windows XP 68 Finalizing Your Network Connection (Security Settings) . . . . 71 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 78 Accessing Help 80 Error Messages 80 Video and Display Problems 81...
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...Drop or Damage Your Computer 88 Drivers 88 What Is a Driver 88 Identifying Drivers 89 Reinstalling Drivers 89 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 91 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 92 Using System Restore 93 Creating a Restore Point 93 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier... Operating State 93 Undoing the Last System Restore 94 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 95 Before You Reinstall 95 Reinstalling Windows XP 95 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Add or Replace Parts 100 Memory 100 Modem 103 Hard...
...Drop or Damage Your Computer 88 Drivers 88 What Is a Driver 88 Identifying Drivers 89 Reinstalling Drivers 89 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 91 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 92 Using System Restore 93 Creating a Restore Point 93 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier... Operating State 93 Undoing the Last System Restore 94 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 95 Before You Reinstall 95 Reinstalling Windows XP 95 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Add or Replace Parts 100 Memory 100 Modem 103 Hard...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Longterm exposure to .... Remove moisture from the top of the display to the bottom. Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use a commercial window cleaner to the cloth; This portable computer is when you should ever access the inside of time may result in "If Your Computer..." on page 88. Also, disconnect any attached devices. 2 Disconnect your computer gets wet or is not operating properly, contact Dell (see page 80.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Longterm exposure to .... Remove moisture from the top of the display to the bottom. Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use a commercial window cleaner to the cloth; This portable computer is when you should ever access the inside of time may result in "If Your Computer..." on page 88. Also, disconnect any attached devices. 2 Disconnect your computer gets wet or is not operating properly, contact Dell (see page 80.
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... speakers, press the volume control keyboard shortcuts. Turns on when Caps Lock is enabled. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key page 49. . To adjust the volume of Yo ur Comput e r 21 For information on when the numeric keypad is enabled. KE Y BO...
... speakers, press the volume control keyboard shortcuts. Turns on when Caps Lock is enabled. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key page 49. . To adjust the volume of Yo ur Comput e r 21 For information on when the numeric keypad is enabled. KE Y BO...
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... file, see page 80. For more information, see "Using PC Cards" in the Tell Me How help file. A To ur of your computer by performing a Windows shutdown rather than by pressing the power button (see page 48. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or to launch a frequently used...
... file, see page 80. For more information, see "Using PC Cards" in the Tell Me How help file. A To ur of your computer by performing a Windows shutdown rather than by pressing the power button (see page 48. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or to launch a frequently used...
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... connection with a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
... connection with a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
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... can connect to your Internet service provider (ISP), your modem is working properly and you still experience problems, contact your ISP. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7...ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP to complete the setup. Contact your modem is functioning properly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you do you want to select one, click Choose from a list of connection to select, contact your telephone company or...
... can connect to your Internet service provider (ISP), your modem is working properly and you still experience problems, contact your ISP. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7...ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP to complete the setup. Contact your modem is functioning properly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you do you want to select one, click Choose from a list of connection to select, contact your telephone company or...
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If you have other telephone devices sharing the line, such as listed in length, try a shorter one. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and click Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click the Modems... Click Printers and Other Hardware, click Phone and Modem Options, click the Dialing Rules tab, and then click Edit.... 3 In the Edit Location window, ensure that is checked, and then select the proper code as an answering machine, fax machine, surge protector, or line splitter, then bypass ...
If you have other telephone devices sharing the line, such as listed in length, try a shorter one. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and click Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click the Modems... Click Printers and Other Hardware, click Phone and Modem Options, click the Dialing Rules tab, and then click Edit.... 3 In the Edit Location window, ensure that is checked, and then select the proper code as an answering machine, fax machine, surge protector, or line splitter, then bypass ...
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...On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do ?, click Transfer files and settings. 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 36 Setting Up Yo ur Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Transferring Information to a... New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data such as: •...
...On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do ?, click Transfer files and settings. 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 36 Setting Up Yo ur Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Transferring Information to a... New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data such as: •...
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... protectors and power strips equipped with the cost of the surge protector. See the documentation supplied with a higher joule rating offers more protection. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER - 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. Ensure that...
... protectors and power strips equipped with the cost of the surge protector. See the documentation supplied with a higher joule rating offers more protection. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER - 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. Ensure that...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions....protection. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to connected devices... open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off your computer, you can set your computer to ensure that the device is interrupted. To access...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions....protection. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to connected devices... open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off your computer, you can set your computer to ensure that the device is interrupted. To access...
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To access the help file. A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. If the computer ... information on low-battery alarms, see "Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. Checking the Battery Charge The Microsoft® Windows® power meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. Power Meter The...
To access the help file. A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. If the computer ... information on low-battery alarms, see "Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. Checking the Battery Charge The Microsoft® Windows® power meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. Power Meter The...
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...Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). NOTE: If you must enable the television through the Windows display settings (see page 66). The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously. Increases ...Touch Pa d 49 NOTE: If the computer is connected to the next display option. Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad Enables and disables the scroll lock Display Functions Switches the video image to a television, you are playing...
...Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). NOTE: If you must enable the television through the Windows display settings (see page 66). The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously. Increases ...Touch Pa d 49 NOTE: If the computer is connected to the next display option. Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad Enables and disables the scroll lock Display Functions Switches the video image to a television, you are playing...
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...Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Minimizes all open windows Maximizes all windows Runs Windows Explorer Opens the Run dialog box Opens the Search Results dialog box Opens the... Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. www.dell.com | support.dell...
...Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Minimizes all open windows Maximizes all windows Runs Windows Explorer Opens the Run dialog box Opens the Search Results dialog box Opens the... Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. www.dell.com | support.dell...
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... 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Device Settings tab. Disconnect the mouse cable and check it . Firmly reconnect the cable. RE I N S T A L ... O U CH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer (see page 40). 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the Mouse Properties window to exit the Mouse Properties window. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the touch pad to the computer. C H E C K T H E M O U S E ...
... 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Device Settings tab. Disconnect the mouse cable and check it . Firmly reconnect the cable. RE I N S T A L ... O U CH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer (see page 40). 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the Mouse Properties window to exit the Mouse Properties window. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the touch pad to the computer. C H E C K T H E M O U S E ...
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... external keyboard. CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer (see page 40). Contact Dell (see page 40). 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to the computer. Verify that they...it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows® desktop, click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are using a keyboard extension ...
... external keyboard. CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer (see page 40). Contact Dell (see page 40). 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to the computer. Verify that they...it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows® desktop, click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are using a keyboard extension ...
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...file, see page 40). 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of the drive; Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Double-click the speaker icon in your screen. Insert a bootable disk and restart the computer. See "Cleaning Your Computer" in all... the help file, see the Tell Me How help file. If the drive is normal and may cause noise. TR Y A N O T HE R DI S C - www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in the Tell Me How help file for and remove viruses...
...file, see page 40). 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of the drive; Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Double-click the speaker icon in your screen. Insert a bootable disk and restart the computer. See "Cleaning Your Computer" in all... the help file, see the Tell Me How help file. If the drive is normal and may cause noise. TR Y A N O T HE R DI S C - www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in the Tell Me How help file for and remove viruses...
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If the CD-RW drive stops writing DISABLE STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A C D- Sound and Speaker Problems If you have a problem with external speakers C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S ® V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner ... to MP3 songs, make sure that the sound is turned up . See the speaker documentation for the keyword standby in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting.
If the CD-RW drive stops writing DISABLE STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A C D- Sound and Speaker Problems If you have a problem with external speakers C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S ® V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner ... to MP3 songs, make sure that the sound is turned up . See the speaker documentation for the keyword standby in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting.