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... references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, Axim, and DellNet are not applicable. Dell Inc. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of...
... references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, Axim, and DellNet are not applicable. Dell Inc. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of...
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... Functions 42 Battery 42 CD or DVD Tray 42 Display Functions 42 Radios (Including Wireless Networking 42 Power Management 42 Speaker Functions 43 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 43 Touch Pad 44 Customizing the Touch Pad 44 7 Using PC Cards PC Card Types 45 Extended PC Cards 45 Installing... Adapter 47 Network Setup Wizard 47 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 48 Determining Your Network Type 48 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . 48 9 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 51 When to Use the...
... Functions 42 Battery 42 CD or DVD Tray 42 Display Functions 42 Radios (Including Wireless Networking 42 Power Management 42 Speaker Functions 43 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 43 Touch Pad 44 Customizing the Touch Pad 44 7 Using PC Cards PC Card Types 45 Extended PC Cards 45 Installing... Adapter 47 Network Setup Wizard 47 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 48 Determining Your Network Type 48 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . 48 9 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 51 When to Use the...
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... 59 Slow computer performance or problems connecting to the Internet 59 A program stops responding 59 A program crashes repeatedly 60 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 60 A solid blue screen appears 60 Other software problems 60 Memory Problems 61 Network Problems 61 PC Card Problems 62 Power Problems 62...
... 59 Slow computer performance or problems connecting to the Internet 59 A program stops responding 59 A program crashes repeatedly 60 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 60 A solid blue screen appears 60 Other software problems 60 Memory Problems 61 Network Problems 61 PC Card Problems 62 Power Problems 62...
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... Drivers 69 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 69 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70 Restoring Your Operating System 71 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 71 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 72 10 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 75 Recommended Tools 75 Turning Off Your ... 81 Using the System Setup Program 87 Overview 87 Viewing the System Setup Screens 87 System Setup Screens 88 Commonly Used Options 88 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Video and Display Problems 67 If the display is blank 67 If the display is difficult to read 68 ...
... Drivers 69 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 69 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70 Restoring Your Operating System 71 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 71 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 72 10 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 75 Recommended Tools 75 Turning Off Your ... 81 Using the System Setup Program 87 Overview 87 Viewing the System Setup Screens 87 System Setup Screens 88 Commonly Used Options 88 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Video and Display Problems 67 If the display is blank 67 If the display is difficult to read 68 ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. 10 Finding Information
www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. 10 Finding Information
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 12 Finding Information
www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 12 Finding Information
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... The battery is installed. - T O U C H P A D A N D T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - Touch pad and touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on supported key combinations, see page 42. 14 About Your Computer Off: The battery is...is being charged or flashes when the battery charge is low. Turns on a battery, the light operates as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. See page 44 for more information. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - Flashing amber...
... The battery is installed. - T O U C H P A D A N D T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - Touch pad and touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on supported key combinations, see page 42. 14 About Your Computer Off: The battery is...is being charged or flashes when the battery charge is low. Turns on a battery, the light operates as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. See page 44 for more information. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - Flashing amber...
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...a different ISP: 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 the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your local ...your ISP for setup instructions. Setting Up Your Computer 21 The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you want to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Your ISP will offer ...
...a different ISP: 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 the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your local ...your ISP for setup instructions. Setting Up Your Computer 21 The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you want to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Your ISP will offer ...
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NOTE: You can store it on page 55. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but have successfully connected in Windows XP. NOTE: If you must access the Network Connections utility from the Control Panel and perform additional configuration...serial connection, or you must run the Files and Settings Transfer wizard. Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data such as: • E-mails • Toolbar settings •...
NOTE: You can store it on page 55. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but have successfully connected in Windows XP. NOTE: If you must access the Network Connections utility from the Control Panel and perform additional configuration...serial connection, or you must run the Files and Settings Transfer wizard. Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data such as: • E-mails • Toolbar settings •...
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...you want to removable media. screen, select the method you chose for transferring your new computer. When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? screen, click New Computer and click Next. 5 On the Do you want to your settings and files and click Next. After ...OK. 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 5 On the Which computer is this ? Follow the instructions on the Run window, type in the following steps: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 3 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen...
...you want to removable media. screen, select the method you chose for transferring your new computer. When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? screen, click New Computer and click Next. 5 On the Do you want to your settings and files and click Next. After ...OK. 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 5 On the Which computer is this ? Follow the instructions on the Run window, type in the following steps: 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 3 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen...
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...Next. 3 On the Which computer is this procedure, search dell.support.com for document #PA1089586 (How Do I will use the wizard from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System CD. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do... are the files and settings? screen, select the method you want to your old computer screen appears, go to My New Dell Computer using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). Do not click Next at this ? This CD is this time. To transfer data to the ...
...Next. 3 On the Which computer is this procedure, search dell.support.com for document #PA1089586 (How Do I will use the wizard from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System CD. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do... are the files and settings? screen, select the method you want to your old computer screen appears, go to My New Dell Computer using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). Do not click Next at this ? This CD is this time. To transfer data to the ...
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... printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. A device with the cost of power while data is available. Compare joule ratings... documentation for modem protection. Power Protection Devices Several devices are designed to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on battery operating time and to ensure that the device is approved by ...
... printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. A device with the cost of power while data is available. Compare joule ratings... documentation for modem protection. Power Protection Devices Several devices are designed to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on battery operating time and to ensure that the device is approved by ...
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...a low-battery warning. For more information about low-battery alarms, see "Power Management" on page 31. 28 Using a Battery www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care... Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to an electrical outlet and running on AC power. • The battery is charging. • The computer is installed, press to an electrical outlet and running on the battery charge. The Battery Meter window displays status, charge level, and ...
...a low-battery warning. For more information about low-battery alarms, see "Power Management" on page 31. 28 Using a Battery www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care... Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to an electrical outlet and running on AC power. • The battery is charging. • The computer is installed, press to an electrical outlet and running on the battery charge. The Battery Meter window displays status, charge level, and ...
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...the computer automatically turns off . NOTE: You can operate your computer using battery power until the battery gauge states 0% charged. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 To start the Battery Recalibration procedure, press . When the battery is fully charged. Recalibrating a Battery Through the System Setup ... computer and try again. NOTE: For information about a specific item on a System Setup screen highlight the item and see the Windows desktop. The battery recalibration begins and the AC adapter charges the battery until the battery gauge on the battery information screen states 100...
...the computer automatically turns off . NOTE: You can operate your computer using battery power until the battery gauge states 0% charged. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 To start the Battery Recalibration procedure, press . When the battery is fully charged. Recalibrating a Battery Through the System Setup ... computer and try again. NOTE: For information about a specific item on a System Setup screen highlight the item and see the Windows desktop. The battery recalibration begins and the AC adapter charges the battery until the battery gauge on the battery information screen states 100...
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...-card activity, and wireless activity features are displayed in a drop-down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer. - Shut down menu near the center of the screen. The screen allows you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and... | support.dell.com • Select how the computer will respond when you press the power button: - Enter standby mode. - You must set them through QuickSet (not the Microsoft® Windows® operating system) for an action (Ask me what to work. NOTE: Brightness ...
...-card activity, and wireless activity features are displayed in a drop-down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer. - Shut down menu near the center of the screen. The screen allows you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and... | support.dell.com • Select how the computer will respond when you press the power button: - Enter standby mode. - You must set them through QuickSet (not the Microsoft® Windows® operating system) for an action (Ask me what to work. NOTE: Brightness ...
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... page 35) in standby mode, it was in the taskbar and click Help. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by . Shut down Windows and turn off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: - Setting Battery Alarms and Actions The screen allows you... the low-battery and critical-battery alarms and to change settings for your computer loses AC and battery power while in the Power Options Properties window, use one of inactivity (a time-out). Close the display. -
... page 35) in standby mode, it was in the taskbar and click Help. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by . Shut down Windows and turn off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: - Setting Battery Alarms and Actions The screen allows you... the low-battery and critical-battery alarms and to change settings for your computer loses AC and battery power while in the Power Options Properties window, use one of inactivity (a time-out). Close the display. -
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab (see page 35) in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following methods to exit hibernate mode...the options on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. To access the Windows Power Options Properties window, click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab (see page 35) in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following methods to exit hibernate mode...the options on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. To access the Windows Power Options Properties window, click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it...
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... the following functions (depending on page 27 for an action (Ask me what to use these functions, click an option from the corresponding drop-down Windows and turn off the computer. - Prompt a user for more information on low-battery warnings. To program these settings. See "Using a Battery" on your computer, the...
... the following functions (depending on page 27 for an action (Ask me what to use these functions, click an option from the corresponding drop-down Windows and turn off the computer. - Prompt a user for more information on low-battery warnings. To program these settings. See "Using a Battery" on your computer, the...
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...For more information on the screen. Rightclick the icon in the taskbar and click Help. 38 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www.dell.com | support.dell.com To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the CD software that you follow all ... button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 2 In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in the Volume Control window. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar to mute volume. The Volume Meter displays the ...
...For more information on the screen. Rightclick the icon in the taskbar and click Help. 38 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia www.dell.com | support.dell.com To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the CD software that you follow all ... button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 2 In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in the Volume Control window. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar to mute volume. The Volume Meter displays the ...
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... Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Screen resolution to change the setting to 1024 by 768 pixels. 5 Click the drop-down menu under Color quality...
... Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Screen resolution to change the setting to 1024 by 768 pixels. 5 Click the drop-down menu under Color quality...