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... . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304... Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working ...
... . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304... Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working ...
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... Display Properties window. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. You can personalize the appearance of your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon...
... Display Properties window. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. You can personalize the appearance of your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon...
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... Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The...
... Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The...
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... open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. You can set the length of time for a specified time. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Setting up a Screen Saver screen...
... open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. You can set the length of time for a specified time. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Setting up a Screen Saver screen...
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.... 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays 49 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the...
.... 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays 49 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the...
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... be as good. Access the Display Properties window from the current settings to perform at which the display performs the best. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the drop-down menu. 50 Monitors and Displays Unsupported resolution or color settings: If...
... be as good. Access the Display Properties window from the current settings to perform at which the display performs the best. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the drop-down menu. 50 Monitors and Displays Unsupported resolution or color settings: If...
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... alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Drag the monitor icons to drag items across your need : • This is my main Monitor - allows you to match...
... alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Drag the monitor icons to drag items across your need : • This is my main Monitor - allows you to match...
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Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Button tab in the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the speed that feels right for you. 3 Click ...
Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Button tab in the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the speed that feels right for you. 3 Click ...
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...) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on the wheel, or click One...
...) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on the wheel, or click One...
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... left on the Services tab, and click OK. 60 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound→ Bluetooth Devices. 3 Click the device that corresponds to the operating system installed in the following : • To change the name of compressed air, to...
... left on the Services tab, and click OK. 60 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound→ Bluetooth Devices. 3 Click the device that corresponds to the operating system installed in the following : • To change the name of compressed air, to...
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Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 ... Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Pen and Input Devices. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with water, and wipe it...
Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 ... Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Pen and Input Devices. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with water, and wipe it...
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... between the three lighting states (in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on the keys. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Keyboard. 2 Adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. Press and the right-arrow key to : • Change the delay before...
... between the three lighting states (in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on the keys. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Keyboard. 2 Adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. Press and the right-arrow key to : • Change the delay before...
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... ink or toner usage, supported paper size, and so on page 36. For Windows Vista® 1 Click Start Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Navigate through the list...
... ink or toner usage, supported paper size, and so on page 36. For Windows Vista® 1 Click Start Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Navigate through the list...
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... a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your printer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Setting up Printers You can install both locations, you want to print at home.
... a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your printer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Setting up Printers You can install both locations, you want to print at home.
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... CLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS C H A N G E T H E W R I C S - NOTE: Because of the drive, and then push firmly until it on page 281. The drive makes a scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by a program. • Ensure that the computer is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until the tray is shut.... The drive tray cannot eject (for your CD, DVD, or BD software. RUN CHECK DISK - 82 Drives and Media Hard Drive Problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T O N - See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on .
... CLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS C H A N G E T H E W R I C S - NOTE: Because of the drive, and then push firmly until it on page 281. The drive makes a scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by a program. • Ensure that the computer is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until the tray is shut.... The drive tray cannot eject (for your CD, DVD, or BD software. RUN CHECK DISK - 82 Drives and Media Hard Drive Problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T O N - See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on .
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...) connections use high-frequency radio waves to the Internet using a DSL, cable, or satellite modem connection, contact your Internet connection. Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is connected to the broadband cable or DSL modem that broadcasts the Internet signal to read the hyperlinked web pages. With a DSL...
...) connections use high-frequency radio waves to the Internet using a DSL, cable, or satellite modem connection, contact your Internet connection. Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is connected to the broadband cable or DSL modem that broadcasts the Internet signal to read the hyperlinked web pages. With a DSL...
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... menu, chose Low, Medium, or High settings to control the amount of the security measures in the two boxes if you would like to hear a sound when a pop-up is blocked, and if you can click Settings to access more features for user and payment data? • Are there any quality...
... menu, chose Low, Medium, or High settings to control the amount of the security measures in the two boxes if you would like to hear a sound when a pop-up is blocked, and if you can click Settings to access more features for user and payment data? • Are there any quality...
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... instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your front speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. In the Jacks tab, there are three connector icons. Multimedia 207 Run IDT Audio Control Panel. 5.1 Audio NOTE: 5.1 Audio may not be provided by...
... instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your front speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. In the Jacks tab, there are three connector icons. Multimedia 207 Run IDT Audio Control Panel. 5.1 Audio NOTE: 5.1 Audio may not be provided by...
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..., see the documentation that came with your TV for standard audio connection to speakers. To connect your computer to a TV, you want to hear the sound on anything other than your computer's speakers. HINT: DON'T FORGET THE AUDIO: Connect an audio cable if you need : • Video adapter and cable Connecting...
..., see the documentation that came with your TV for standard audio connection to speakers. To connect your computer to a TV, you want to hear the sound on anything other than your computer's speakers. HINT: DON'T FORGET THE AUDIO: Connect an audio cable if you need : • Video adapter and cable Connecting...
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... Support. 3 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. 244 Connecting Your Computer to adjust screen resolution and color quality. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to set resolution color...
... Support. 3 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. 244 Connecting Your Computer to adjust screen resolution and color quality. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to set resolution color...