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... 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 Printer Problems 63 Scanner Problems 64...
... 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 Printer Problems 63 Scanner Problems 64...
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...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 Computer 75 ... Hard Drive 79 11 Appendix Specifications 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 ...
...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 Computer 75 ... Hard Drive 79 11 Appendix Specifications 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 ...
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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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... Internet Explorer. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up connections are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on the screen to the Internet, you set up your computer and to set up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. Your ISP will offer one...
... Internet Explorer. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up connections are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on the screen to the Internet, you set up your computer and to set up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. Your ISP will offer one...
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... (I got from the source computer to complete the setup. NOTE: If you do not know which type of the two computers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but have a service outage. If you selected Set up a... direct cable connection between two computers, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to check the service status, or try connecting again later. ...
... (I got from the source computer to complete the setup. NOTE: If you do not know which type of the two computers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but have a service outage. If you selected Set up a... direct cable connection between two computers, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to check the service status, or try connecting again later. ...
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... Wizard without the Operating System CD, you must create a Wizard disk that will allow you to create a backup image file to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? Setting Up Your Computer 23 To transfer data to the ...computer, insert the removable Wizard Disk. 2 Click the Start button and click Run. 3 In the Open field on the screen. screen, click Old Computer and click Next. 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you want to create a Wizard Disk in a:\fastwiz and click OK. 4 On the Files and...
... Wizard without the Operating System CD, you must create a Wizard disk that will allow you to create a backup image file to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? Setting Up Your Computer 23 To transfer data to the ...computer, insert the removable Wizard Disk. 2 Click the Start button and click Run. 3 In the Open field on the screen. screen, click Old Computer and click Next. 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you want to create a Wizard Disk in a:\fastwiz and click OK. 4 On the Files and...
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...for transferring your old or source computer. This CD is this ? screen, click New Computer and click Next. 4 On the Do you want to My New Dell Computer using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). screen, click I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to do you chose ...be included with all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. screen, select the method you want to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings...
...for transferring your old or source computer. This CD is this ? screen, click New Computer and click Next. 4 On the Do you want to My New Dell Computer using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). screen, click I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to do you chose ...be included with all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. screen, select the method you want to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings...
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...the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in maximum performance mode NOTE: It is recommended that shipped with your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. Operating time is used and the conditions under which it ... or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with household waste. NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for advice on how often the battery is used , you connect your Dell computer. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may need to , the ...
...the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in maximum performance mode NOTE: It is recommended that shipped with your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. Operating time is used and the conditions under which it ... or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with household waste. NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for advice on how often the battery is used , you connect your Dell computer. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may need to , the ...
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... battery, do not remove the battery. The battery is accurate. Recalibrating a Battery If your system is configured with the computer turned on the screen immediately following occurs: • A message appears, prompting you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. If the battery is longer with a ... too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Recalibrate your NiMh battery when one of the following the Dell logo. 3 To skip the battery recalibration process and continue the system boot, press . For more information about resolving problems with the...
... battery, do not remove the battery. The battery is accurate. Recalibrating a Battery If your system is configured with the computer turned on the screen immediately following occurs: • A message appears, prompting you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. If the battery is longer with a ... too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Recalibrate your NiMh battery when one of the following the Dell logo. 3 To skip the battery recalibration process and continue the system boot, press . For more information about resolving problems with the...
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... charged. NOTE: For information about a specific item on the right side of the screen. The battery discharges until the battery is highlighted on (or restart) the computer. 3 When the Dell Logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: A message prompting you to your computer using battery...off after the battery is fully charged. 5 Ensure that the battery status light is highlighted on the right of the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 To start the Battery Recalibration procedure, press . The battery charge information is charging. The battery recalibration begins and...
... charged. NOTE: For information about a specific item on the right side of the screen. The battery discharges until the battery is highlighted on (or restart) the computer. 3 When the Dell Logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: A message prompting you to your computer using battery...off after the battery is fully charged. 5 Ensure that the battery status light is highlighted on the right of the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 To start the Battery Recalibration procedure, press . The battery charge information is charging. The battery recalibration begins and...
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... the wizard-Welcome and What is Power Management? to open the Power Management Wizard. From the screen you can select Do not show this option, the Welcome screen also does not appear again. Enter standby mode. - NOTE: On the What is Power Management?-describe and define various ...the icon to set various power management options, including sleep modes, power schemes, and low battery-charge alarms. Setting Sleep Modes The screen defines standby and hibernate modes. screen, you can : • Set standby-mode password options. • Enable or disable hibernate mode. • Select how the ...
... the wizard-Welcome and What is Power Management? to open the Power Management Wizard. From the screen you can select Do not show this option, the Welcome screen also does not appear again. Enter standby mode. - NOTE: On the What is Power Management?-describe and define various ...the icon to set various power management options, including sleep modes, power schemes, and low battery-charge alarms. Setting Sleep Modes The screen defines standby and hibernate modes. screen, you can : • Set standby-mode password options. • Enable or disable hibernate mode. • Select how the ...
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... brightness level, the Brightness Meter appears, but you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). Shut down menu near the center of the screen. The power settings are not available through QuickSet power schemes.... Selecting a Power Scheme NOTE: When your computer is connected to your wireless activity. The screen allows you to associate the display brightness level with a power scheme. In addition, you can delete power schemes that you...
... brightness level, the Brightness Meter appears, but you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). Shut down menu near the center of the screen. The power settings are not available through QuickSet power schemes.... Selecting a Power Scheme NOTE: When your computer is connected to your wireless activity. The screen allows you to associate the display brightness level with a power scheme. In addition, you can delete power schemes that you...
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... enter hibernate mode. Power Management 33 When the computer exits standby mode, it returns to the same operating state it may lose data. From the screen, you can set the power management options on the Advanced tab (see page 35) in the taskbar and click Help. Choose no action. -... Review the settings you by . Press the power button. - Setting Battery Alarms and Actions The screen allows you to enable the low-battery and critical-battery alarms and to change settings for your computer loses AC and battery power while in...
... enter hibernate mode. Power Management 33 When the computer exits standby mode, it returns to the same operating state it may lose data. From the screen, you can set the power management options on the Advanced tab (see page 35) in the taskbar and click Help. Choose no action. -... Review the settings you by . Press the power button. - Setting Battery Alarms and Actions The screen allows you to enable the low-battery and critical-battery alarms and to change settings for your computer loses AC and battery power while in...
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... in the taskbar and click Help. 38 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia For more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help on the screen. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the Volume Control window. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you create... Control column and slide it up or down to enable or disable the Volume Meter on the CD or DVD player (if available). www.dell.com | support.dell.com To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to mute volume. volume icon volume meter mute icon When the meter...
... in the taskbar and click Help. 38 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia For more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help on the screen. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the Volume Control window. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you create... Control column and slide it up or down to enable or disable the Volume Meter on the CD or DVD player (if available). www.dell.com | support.dell.com To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to mute volume. volume icon volume meter mute icon When the meter...
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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, and...
... 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, and...
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... website at support.dell.com. 48 Setting Up a Network Determining Your Network Type NOTE: Most wireless networks are of computers that broadcast to one another. The software is available with installation of an optional wireless network card. If the software is available on the screen. Wireless networks fall into two categories-infrastructure...
... website at support.dell.com. 48 Setting Up a Network Determining Your Network Type NOTE: Most wireless networks are of computers that broadcast to one another. The software is available with installation of an optional wireless network card. If the software is available on the screen. Wireless networks fall into two categories-infrastructure...
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...; logo appears, press immediately. The one-time boot menu displays with your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. to retest the component that failed, press . • If failures are detected during ...NOTE: If the boot device list does not display and the screen is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 91. See "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin the Dell Diagnostics. • During the assessment, answer any of bootable devices...
...; logo appears, press immediately. The one-time boot menu displays with your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. to retest the component that failed, press . • If failures are detected during ...NOTE: If the boot device list does not display and the screen is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 91. See "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin the Dell Diagnostics. • During the assessment, answer any of bootable devices...
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... encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. You can customize the tests you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see page 91). Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test...test based on your Service Tag. 3 If you to increase the possibility of devices. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for running the test. 52 Solving Problems If you want . ...
... encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. You can customize the tests you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see page 91). Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test...test based on your Service Tag. 3 If you to increase the possibility of devices. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for running the test. 52 Solving Problems If you want . ...
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... internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the Product Information Guide. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your computer. If the optional floppy, CD, or DVD drive is not listed, perform a full... scan with your antivirus software to eliminate the possibility that clean discs and provide some protection from recognizing a drive. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information...
... internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the Product Information Guide. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your computer. If the optional floppy, CD, or DVD drive is not listed, perform a full... scan with your antivirus software to eliminate the possibility that clean discs and provide some protection from recognizing a drive. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information...
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... is running. • Ensure that the disk or disc is not muted by clicking the slidebar and dragging it on. 54 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K F O R H A R D W A R E I N C O M P A T I B I L I T I T O N - C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - Try allowing the computer to return... a defect in all DVD drives. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - NOTE: Because of your screen. • Ensure that the sound is inserted properly. If there is no audio ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the...
... is running. • Ensure that the disk or disc is not muted by clicking the slidebar and dragging it on. 54 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K F O R H A R D W A R E I N C O M P A T I B I L I T I T O N - C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - Try allowing the computer to return... a defect in all DVD drives. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - NOTE: Because of your screen. • Ensure that the sound is inserted properly. If there is no audio ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the...