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Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE ... 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 With...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE ... 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 With...
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S/PDIF Port (Toslink 328 Audio Ports 329 23 Getting Help 331 Obtaining Assistance 331 Dell Support Service 332 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . 332 DellConnect 332 Online Services 333 AutoTech Service 334 Automated Order-Status Service 334 Problems With Your Order 334 Product Information 334 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 334 Before You Call 335 Contacting Dell 337 22 Contents
S/PDIF Port (Toslink 328 Audio Ports 329 23 Getting Help 331 Obtaining Assistance 331 Dell Support Service 332 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . 332 DellConnect 332 Online Services 333 AutoTech Service 334 Automated Order-Status Service 334 Problems With Your Order 334 Product Information 334 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 334 Before You Call 335 Contacting Dell 337 22 Contents
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... and functions on the left side of the Windows taskbar. Start button From the Start button menu, you can access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking •...
... and functions on the left side of the Windows taskbar. Start button From the Start button menu, you can access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking •...
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... the topic that describes your question. 5 Follow the instructions on your computer and devices installed on the screen. 24 Finding Information Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to use the search option. To access Windows Help and...
... the topic that describes your question. 5 Follow the instructions on your computer and devices installed on the screen. 24 Finding Information Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to use the search option. To access Windows Help and...
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Basic Information Click Start → Help and Support→ Tools (from the Pick a Topic options). Finding Information 25 Windows® XP User's Guides To view the user's guides available on page 26). Windows ...; System and Maintenance→ System to view your computer through the Control Panel (see "Control Panel" on your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information and to diagnose problems. You can also view more details about...
Basic Information Click Start → Help and Support→ Tools (from the Pick a Topic options). Finding Information 25 Windows® XP User's Guides To view the user's guides available on page 26). Windows ...; System and Maintenance→ System to view your computer through the Control Panel (see "Control Panel" on your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information and to diagnose problems. You can also view more details about...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Information About Installed Hardware Device Manager Use the Device Manager to view a list of all devices installed on your computer and to learn more about how a specific device is configured. 26 Finding Information Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Information About Installed Hardware Device Manager Use the Device Manager to view a list of all devices installed on your computer and to learn more about how a specific device is configured. 26 Finding Information Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel.
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... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's hardware components, see the View your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Exporting System Information as a Text File 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 On the...
... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's hardware components, see the View your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Exporting System Information as a Text File 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 On the...
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... All Programs to view available programs. If a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for general information about connecting to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click... "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN...
... All Programs to view available programs. If a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for general information about connecting to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click... "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN...
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Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion...
Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion...
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... Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • Order Status... • Ownership Transfer • International Ownership Transfer • Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty ...
... Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • Order Status... • Ownership Transfer • International Ownership Transfer • Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty ...
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... between the computer hardware and the operating system. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The BIOS is recommended. You may need to : • Change...
... between the computer hardware and the operating system. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The BIOS is recommended. You may need to : • Change...
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...-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and...
...-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and...
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... an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To view the desktop by minimizing all open windows at once: 1 Position the cursor over an open the Taskbar and Start Menu...
... an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To view the desktop by minimizing all open windows at once: 1 Position the cursor over an open the Taskbar and Start Menu...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to, and then click Desktop (create shortcut). Navigate to the folder or file to which ...
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to, and then click Desktop (create shortcut). Navigate to the folder or file to which ...
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... available options and follow the instructions provided. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided.
... available options and follow the instructions provided. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided.
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Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to access your computer. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 4 Select the length of time for your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop
Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to access your computer. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 4 Select the length of time for your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop
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... restart or shut down your computer. The programs available on the Start menu depend on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click an open area of...
... restart or shut down your computer. The programs available on the Start menu depend on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click an open area of...
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... your computer. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and...
... your computer. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and...
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... the screen. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of ...larger. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on your Dell-installed operating system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays Before you change back to offer the...
... the screen. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of ...larger. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on your Dell-installed operating system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays Before you change back to offer the...