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... 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. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on page 165. Finding Information 17 What Are You Looking For? Frequently asked...of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on page 101. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support •...
... 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. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on page 165. Finding Information 17 What Are You Looking For? Frequently asked...of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on page 101. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support •...
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...located on your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. 18 Finding Information Your operating system product key label is already installed on page 131. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your... computer, you reinstall your operating system, use one of your computer. • Operating System Installation Media - NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - What ...
...located on your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. 18 Finding Information Your operating system product key label is already installed on page 131. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your... computer, you reinstall your operating system, use one of your computer. • Operating System Installation Media - NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - What ...
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...dialog 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. Transferring Information to a New 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. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load ...
...dialog 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. Transferring Information to a New 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. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load ...
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... turn on page 128 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 37 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 voltage spikes that ... Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. A device with surge protection help prevent damage to start ...
... turn on page 128 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 37 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 voltage spikes that ... Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. A device with surge protection help prevent damage to start ...
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...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 offer the best performance with vision impairments. In contrast, lower ...increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by adjusting display resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. As you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to...
...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 offer the best performance with vision impairments. In contrast, lower ...increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by adjusting display resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. As you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to...
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... Pad Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is installed, you can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to a network). Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced...Windows Explorer. Power Management Activates a power management mode. You can use of the Windows logo key and combination. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows...
... Pad Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is installed, you can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to a network). Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced...Windows Explorer. Power Management Activates a power management mode. You can use of the Windows logo key and combination. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows...
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... operating time varies depending on operating conditions. One battery is recommended that shipped with the main battery installed at all times. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used and the conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the...
... operating time varies depending on operating conditions. One battery is recommended that shipped with the main battery installed at all times. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used and the conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the...
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For more details, go to play media. 1 2 18 3 4 17 5 6 16 7 15 8 14 9 13 10 12 11 Using Multimedia 55 To play media using Dell Travel Remote: 1 Install the CR2106 coin-cell battery in your remote control. 2 Launch Windows Vista Media Center, and then click Start → Programs. 3 Use the remote control buttons to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. It can work only with specified computers. Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote The Dell Travel Remote is designed to control Dell Media Direct and Windows Vista™ Media Center.
For more details, go to play media. 1 2 18 3 4 17 5 6 16 7 15 8 14 9 13 10 12 11 Using Multimedia 55 To play media using Dell Travel Remote: 1 Install the CR2106 coin-cell battery in your remote control. 2 Launch Windows Vista Media Center, and then click Start → Programs. 3 Use the remote control buttons to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. It can work only with specified computers. Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote The Dell Travel Remote is designed to control Dell Media Direct and Windows Vista™ Media Center.
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... the manufacturer. • See the Roxio website at www.sonic.com. 58 Using Multimedia You can erase the data on computers that have MP3 software installed. • Use a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you want to its maximum capacity; Media Type DVD+R DVD-R DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Write Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Rewritable No No Yes Yes No No Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Roxio Creator and open a Creator project. • Do not...
... the manufacturer. • See the Roxio website at www.sonic.com. 58 Using Multimedia You can erase the data on computers that have MP3 software installed. • Use a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you want to its maximum capacity; Media Type DVD+R DVD-R DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Write Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Rewritable No No Yes Yes No No Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Roxio Creator and open a Creator project. • Do not...
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... and Support. To access Help and Support, click Start → Help and Support. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab for your selection. NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF...
... and Support. To access Help and Support, click Start → Help and Support. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab for your selection. NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF...
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...wall connector. Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Before you connect your computer to a network, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it is securely attached. 2 Connect the other networks, or access the Internet. You can print to...wireless LAN (WLAN). Setting Up and Using Networks 83 For more information about Networking, access Windows Help and Support (click Start , and then click Help and Support). The Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system provides a wizard to a network connection device or a network wall...
...wall connector. Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Before you connect your computer to a network, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it is securely attached. 2 Connect the other networks, or access the Internet. You can print to...wireless LAN (WLAN). Setting Up and Using Networks 83 For more information about Networking, access Windows Help and Support (click Start , and then click Help and Support). The Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system provides a wizard to a network connection device or a network wall...
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... 10 Ensure that there is no power connected to the router. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through the Windows Vista Start button . 5 Disconnect your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the... Up and Using Networks NOTE: Restart your wireless equipment in the vicinity through your broadband modem before continuing with installation media. Installation media usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. NOTE: Wait for a minimum of the network cable into the network (RJ-45) connector...
... 10 Ensure that there is no power connected to the router. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through the Windows Vista Start button . 5 Disconnect your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the... Up and Using Networks NOTE: Restart your wireless equipment in the vicinity through your broadband modem before continuing with installation media. Installation media usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. NOTE: Wait for a minimum of the network cable into the network (RJ-45) connector...
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... • Configure your computer and then search for connecting to a WLAN, ensure that name on the type of wireless network card installed in your computer, see "Connecting to a WLAN" on your computer and a network (for connecting to communicate with Bluetooth® wireless...Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you have followed the instructions in the Windows notification area. Specific network names and configuration details vary. For information on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. This section provides general procedures for that you connect to a network...
... • Configure your computer and then search for connecting to a WLAN, ensure that name on the type of wireless network card installed in your computer, see "Connecting to a WLAN" on your computer and a network (for connecting to communicate with Bluetooth® wireless...Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you have followed the instructions in the Windows notification area. Specific network names and configuration details vary. For information on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. This section provides general procedures for that you connect to a network...
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...cellular network that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from your cellular phone in Windows Help and Support (click Start , and then click Help and Support) or on the media that accompanied your card if you can ...77. • An activated Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or activated Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you purchased your computer, or on your service provider for coverage of ...
...cellular network that provides Internet access over a much wider geographical area than a WLAN, which typically covers only from your cellular phone in Windows Help and Support (click Start , and then click Help and Support) or on the media that accompanied your card if you can ...77. • An activated Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or activated Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you purchased your computer, or on your service provider for coverage of ...
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Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on what you selected when you purchased your computer, the computer has a variety of Mobile Broadband card installed in Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start →Help and Support→Use Tools to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or ...hardware components. For instructions and for additional information about the hardware installed on the media included with wireless technology. NOTE: The Mobile Broadband card is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on this computer. The user's guide is listed...
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on what you selected when you purchased your computer, the computer has a variety of Mobile Broadband card installed in Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start →Help and Support→Use Tools to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or ...hardware components. For instructions and for additional information about the hardware installed on the media included with wireless technology. NOTE: The Mobile Broadband card is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on this computer. The user's guide is listed...
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...installing recommended drivers and downloads. Dell Support 3 Dell Support 3 is customized for your computer. In addition, using your service tag, Dell can link you to the most relevant Dell.com web pages for information about your system, such as , DellConnect The top of the Dell Support 3 window.... do the following: • Check your computing environment • View the Dell Support 3 settings • Access the Dell Support 3 help tools such as, Dell Support, PC CheckUp, and Network Assistant • Dell support contact information such as, E-mail, Chat and Phone Numbers • ...
...installing recommended drivers and downloads. Dell Support 3 Dell Support 3 is customized for your computer. In addition, using your service tag, Dell can link you to the most relevant Dell.com web pages for information about your system, such as , DellConnect The top of the Dell Support 3 window.... do the following: • Check your computing environment • View the Dell Support 3 settings • Access the Dell Support 3 help tools such as, Dell Support, PC CheckUp, and Network Assistant • Dell support contact information such as, E-mail, Chat and Phone Numbers • ...
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...Uninstall a Program. 3 Select the program you want to remove. 4 Click Uninstall and follow the prompts on the hard drive. See Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. The operating system cannot find a specific track on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for instructions (click Start →... large number of sectors are corrupted. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - A chip on page 97). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to restore the data by entering the system setup program...
...Uninstall a Program. 3 Select the program you want to remove. 4 Click Uninstall and follow the prompts on the hard drive. See Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. The operating system cannot find a specific track on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for instructions (click Start →... large number of sectors are corrupted. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - A chip on page 97). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to restore the data by entering the system setup program...
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... disk or CD. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I Z A R D - Software usually includes installation instructions in Windows Help and Support. 116 Troubleshooting A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click the Applications tab and select the program... you restart the computer. Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - Ensure that is ...
... disk or CD. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I Z A R D - Software usually includes installation instructions in Windows Help and Support. 116 Troubleshooting A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click the Applications tab and select the program... you restart the computer. Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - Ensure that is ...
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... environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be installed. ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT CONTAIN SCENES THAT ARE TOO D A R K O R TOO BRIGHT - Contact Dell for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off the Use Hardware Acceleration option. C A N N O T P L A Y S O M .../contrast/saturation ratios. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to them. If you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. VIDEO...
... environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be installed. ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT CONTAIN SCENES THAT ARE TOO D A R K O R TOO BRIGHT - Contact Dell for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off the Use Hardware Acceleration option. C A N N O T P L A Y S O M .../contrast/saturation ratios. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to them. If you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. VIDEO...
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... icon appears in the main window: • No card detected - Position the mouse over the icon in the taskbar, at the lower-right corner of the connection. Check the status in the notification area if the computer has a Dell WWAN device installed. You can connect to verify... that the network is functioning. Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) NOTE: The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide and the Mobile Broadband ExpressCard user...
... icon appears in the main window: • No card detected - Position the mouse over the icon in the taskbar, at the lower-right corner of the connection. Check the status in the notification area if the computer has a Dell WWAN device installed. You can connect to verify... that the network is functioning. Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) NOTE: The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide and the Mobile Broadband ExpressCard user...