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... potential damage to hardware or loss of Dell Inc.; All rights reserved. is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries; Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is subject to change without the...
... potential damage to hardware or loss of Dell Inc.; All rights reserved. is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries; Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is subject to change without the...
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Contents Finding Information 15 1 About Your Computer 21 Determining Your Computer's Configuration 21 Front View 22 Left Side View 27 Right Side View 28 Back View 30 Bottom View 31 2 Setting Up Your Computer 33 Connecting to the Internet 33 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 34 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 35 Windows Easy Transfer 35 Setting Up a Printer 35 Printer Cable 36 Connecting a USB Printer 36 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 15 1 About Your Computer 21 Determining Your Computer's Configuration 21 Front View 22 Left Side View 27 Right Side View 28 Back View 30 Bottom View 31 2 Setting Up Your Computer 33 Connecting to the Internet 33 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 34 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 35 Windows Easy Transfer 35 Setting Up a Printer 35 Printer Cable 36 Connecting a USB Printer 36 Contents 3
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... the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 41 Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 42 System Functions 42 Display Functions 42 Battery 42 Power Management 42 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 42 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 43 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 43 Touch Pad 43 Customizing the Touch Pad 44 4 Contents
... the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 41 Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 42 System Functions 42 Display Functions 42 Battery 42 Power Management 42 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 42 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 43 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 43 Touch Pad 43 Customizing the Touch Pad 44 4 Contents
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5 Using a Battery 45 Battery Performance 45 Checking the Battery Charge 46 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 46 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 47 Charge Gauge 47 Low-Battery Warning 48 Conserving Battery Power 48 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 48 Using the Sleep Power State ... the Camera's Help File 51 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 52 Creating a Picture or a Video 52 7 Using Multimedia 53 Playing Media 53 Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control 55 Contents 5
5 Using a Battery 45 Battery Performance 45 Checking the Battery Charge 46 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 46 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 47 Charge Gauge 47 Low-Battery Warning 48 Conserving Battery Power 48 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 48 Using the Sleep Power State ... the Camera's Help File 51 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 52 Creating a Picture or a Video 52 7 Using Multimedia 53 Playing Media 53 Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control 55 Contents 5
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11 Troubleshooting 93 Dell Technical Update Service 93 Dell Diagnostics 93 Dell Support Utility 97 Drive Problems 98 Optical drive problems 99 Hard drive problems 100 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 100 Error Messages 102 ExpressCard Problems... computer does not start 109 The computer stops responding 109 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 110 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 110 A solid blue screen appears 110 Dell MediaDirect problems 110 Other software problems 111 Memory Problems 112 8 Contents
11 Troubleshooting 93 Dell Technical Update Service 93 Dell Diagnostics 93 Dell Support Utility 97 Drive Problems 98 Optical drive problems 99 Hard drive problems 100 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 100 Error Messages 102 ExpressCard Problems... computer does not start 109 The computer stops responding 109 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 110 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 110 A solid blue screen appears 110 Dell MediaDirect problems 110 Other software problems 111 Memory Problems 112 8 Contents
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... What Is a Driver 121 Identifying Drivers 121 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 122 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 124 Restoring Your Operating System 124 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 124 Using the Operating System Media 125 Contents 9
... What Is a Driver 121 Identifying Drivers 121 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 122 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 124 Restoring Your Operating System 124 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 124 Using the Operating System Media 125 Contents 9
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...to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag 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 call when contacting ...support. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a "security portal," which looks like a missing portion of the label, to direct your computer when you use support...
...to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag 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 call when contacting ...support. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a "security portal," which looks like a missing portion of the label, to direct your computer when you use support...
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...problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on the taskbar. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 97. • How to use Windows Vista™ • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop...and general health of your computer. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on network activity, the hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Windows notification area. What Are You Looking For? ...
...problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on the taskbar. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 97. • How to use Windows Vista™ • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop...and general health of your computer. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on network activity, the hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Windows notification area. What Are You Looking For? ...
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...your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Operating System Installation Media - NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Finding Information 19 After you reinstall your operating system, use it to restore your operating system. What Are You Looking For? • How... use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use one of your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. To reinstall your computer.
...your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Operating System Installation Media - NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Finding Information 19 After you reinstall your operating system, use it to restore your operating system. What Are You Looking For? • How... use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use one of your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. To reinstall your computer.
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... 8-in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. Bluetooth® status light - The light turns on a battery, the light operates as the Microsoft Windows logo key. For more information, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature. Solid blue: The battery is critically low...
... 8-in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. Bluetooth® status light - The light turns on a battery, the light operates as the Microsoft Windows logo key. For more information, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature. Solid blue: The battery is critically low...
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... 59). P O W E R B U T T O N - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on when the numeric keypad is enabled. Turns on page 48). Press the power button to launch... D I A D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. A Turns on when the uppercase letter (caps lock) function is enabled.
... 59). P O W E R B U T T O N - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on when the numeric keypad is enabled. Turns on page 48). Press the power button to launch... D I A D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. A Turns on when the uppercase letter (caps lock) function is enabled.
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... the screen to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on page 100. Contact your ISP information ready. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 5 Follow... with 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 your desktop or if you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, ...
... the screen to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on page 100. Contact your ISP information ready. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 5 Follow... with 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 your desktop or if you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, ...
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... box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a ...Computer You can transfer the following types of data from one computer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers...
... box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a ...Computer You can transfer the following types of data from one computer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers...
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... Printer Wizard. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after...
... Printer Wizard. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after...
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...with 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 the closest supported values. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and ...resolution. You can change back to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 40 Using the Display Before you ...
...with 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 the closest supported values. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and ...resolution. You can change back to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 40 Using the Display Before you ...
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... key combination functions as a toggle to that option. Battery Power Management Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on an external monitor). Restores all open windows. Display Functions and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Displays icons representing...
... key combination functions as a toggle to that option. Battery Power Management Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on an external monitor). Restores all open windows. Display Functions and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Displays icons representing...
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... dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to move the...
... dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to move the...
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... (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the surface of the touch pad or 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 Keyboard. 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...
... (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the surface of the touch pad or 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 Keyboard. 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...
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...To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties, which it is used and the conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery ...icon in the Windows notification area. One battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the computer in the battery bay. NOTE: It...
...To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties, which it is used and the conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery ...icon in the Windows notification area. One battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the computer in the battery bay. NOTE: It...
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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...