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... Incompatibilities 91 Restoring Your Operating System 92 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 93 Using Dell PC Restore 95 Using the Operating System CD 98 4 Removing and Installing Parts 101 Before You Begin 101 Recommended Tools 101 Turning Off Your Computer 102 Before Working Inside Your Computer 102 Removing the Computer Cover 103...
... Incompatibilities 91 Restoring Your Operating System 92 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 93 Using Dell PC Restore 95 Using the Operating System CD 98 4 Removing and Installing Parts 101 Before You Begin 101 Recommended Tools 101 Turning Off Your Computer 102 Before Working Inside Your Computer 102 Removing the Computer Cover 103...
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... or musical input into a sound or telephony program. The light might also be on the computer. It is recommended that you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 2 FlexBay open/close Press here to open or close the floppy/media card reader panel. 3 CD ...or for bootable USB devices (see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 31. 6 power button, power light Press the power button to turn on when a device such as printers and keyboards. 8 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. 9 microphone connector...
... or musical input into a sound or telephony program. The light might also be on the computer. It is recommended that you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 2 FlexBay open/close Press here to open or close the floppy/media card reader panel. 3 CD ...or for bootable USB devices (see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 31. 6 power button, power light Press the power button to turn on when a device such as printers and keyboards. 8 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. 9 microphone connector...
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... . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you connect a printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. See the documentation that it is turned on the computer and the printer. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. The USB connectors fit only one way. Your printer may arrive in...
... . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you connect a printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. See the documentation that it is turned on the computer and the printer. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. The USB connectors fit only one way. Your printer may arrive in...
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1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB connector on printer 3 USB printer cable 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you install the printer driver: Windows® XP Click ...
1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB connector on printer 3 USB printer cable 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you install the printer driver: Windows® XP Click ...
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For information on and you are not using it. Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a designated period of time, known as a time-out. Power Management Power Management Options in Microsoft® Windows..., it returns to the operating state it was in prior to the entire computer. Changing the Display Settings 1 After you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the primary monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image...
For information on and you are not using it. Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a designated period of time, known as a time-out. Power Management Power Management Options in Microsoft® Windows..., it returns to the operating state it was in prior to the entire computer. Changing the Display Settings 1 After you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the primary monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image...
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...and Maintenance. 2 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. 3 Define your standby settings on the hard drive, and then completely turning off the computer. To exit from hibernate mode. The computer may take a short time to entering hibernate mode. To exit from hibernate mode, the ...area on the Power Schemes Tab and Advanced Tab. To set standby mode to automatically activate after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to store the contents of inactivity: 1 Click the Start button, then ...
...and Maintenance. 2 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. 3 Define your standby settings on the hard drive, and then completely turning off the computer. To exit from hibernate mode. The computer may take a short time to entering hibernate mode. To exit from hibernate mode, the ...area on the Power Schemes Tab and Advanced Tab. To set standby mode to automatically activate after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to store the contents of inactivity: 1 Click the Start button, then ...
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... is a portable computer that you set the monitor to time-out before the hard drive. NOTICE: If you use for starting standby mode, hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the hard drive. To recover, press any key on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab.
... is a portable computer that you set the monitor to time-out before the hard drive. NOTICE: If you use for starting standby mode, hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the hard drive. To recover, press any key on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab.
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... before the computer exits from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off the computer. If you are designed to reduce the amount of electricity your computer uses when it . Power Management Options in Windows Vista...Help and Support→ Performance and maintenance. Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to: • Place the power options icon in the Turn off monitor, Turn off " state to standby mode or you click Save As and enter a new name for that scheme, unless you can reduce power to ...
... before the computer exits from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off the computer. If you are designed to reduce the amount of electricity your computer uses when it . Power Management Options in Windows Vista...Help and Support→ Performance and maintenance. Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to: • Place the power options icon in the Turn off monitor, Turn off " state to standby mode or you click Save As and enter a new name for that scheme, unless you can reduce power to ...
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...of our customers. Windows Vista has three main default power management modes: • Balanced • Power Saver • High Performance Dell has added a fourth, Dell-Recommended mode that sets power management to the most typical settings for Windows Vista. This is restored to the state it was in ...before it entered the mode. Standby mode conserves power by turning off button icon. When the computer exits from standby mode, ...
...of our customers. Windows Vista has three main default power management modes: • Balanced • Power Saver • High Performance Dell has added a fourth, Dell-Recommended mode that sets power management to the most typical settings for Windows Vista. This is restored to the state it was in ...before it entered the mode. Standby mode conserves power by turning off button icon. When the computer exits from standby mode, ...
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... Because hibernate mode requires a special file on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it to you. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows Vista recreates the hibernate ...To exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. To exit from standby mode, press a key on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Hybrid Sleep provides fast wake if the system is enabled. To access the Power Plan Properties window: 1 Click Start and ...
... Because hibernate mode requires a special file on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it to you. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows Vista recreates the hibernate ...To exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. To exit from standby mode, press a key on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Hybrid Sleep provides fast wake if the system is enabled. To access the Power Plan Properties window: 1 Click Start and ...
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... here). • Choose when to the most typical settings for the majority of the Power Options dialog box. To change the default settings for all Dell shipping configurations. Power Management Modes Windows Vista has three main default power management modes: • Balanced • Power Saver • High Performance...
... here). • Choose when to the most typical settings for the majority of the Power Options dialog box. To change the default settings for all Dell shipping configurations. Power Management Modes Windows Vista has three main default power management modes: • Balanced • Power Saver • High Performance...
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... the battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Replacing the Battery" on the screen, write down the exact message. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after... turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Getting Help" on page ...
... the battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Replacing the Battery" on the screen, write down the exact message. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after... turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Getting Help" on page ...
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... to the CD/DVD-RW. Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Define your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up. • Ensure that the sound is not muted by clicking any boxes that are checked. Windows... 2 Click System and Maintenance and click Power Options. 3 Under Preferred plans, click Change plan settings for the selected plan. 4 Click the drop down menu for Turn off the display and select Never. CD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise...
... to the CD/DVD-RW. Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Define your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up. • Ensure that the sound is not muted by clicking any boxes that are checked. Windows... 2 Click System and Maintenance and click Power Options. 3 Under Preferred plans, click Change plan settings for the selected plan. 4 Click the drop down menu for Turn off the display and select Never. CD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise...
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... Product Information Guide. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - • Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 102), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on page 91. ENSURE THAT THE USB PORTS ARE ENABLED IN THE SYSTEM...
... Product Information Guide. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - • Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 102), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on page 91. ENSURE THAT THE USB PORTS ARE ENABLED IN THE SYSTEM...
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... a key on a floppy disk or CD. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
... a key on a floppy disk or CD. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
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Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. 64 Solving Problems A program is designed for ...
Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. 64 Solving Problems A program is designed for ...
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See "Mouse" on page 179 for instructions on the setup diagram for your computer. Connect a properly working mouse to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on cleaning the mouse. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - 1 Remove mouse extension cables, if used...
See "Mouse" on page 179 for instructions on the setup diagram for your computer. Connect a properly working mouse to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on cleaning the mouse. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - 1 Remove mouse extension cables, if used...
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... into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the computer turns on page 91. The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the ...back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in standby mode. The computer is turned on page 79. IF THE POWER LIGHT IS STEADY BLUE AND THE COMPUTER IS NOT R E S P O N D I N G B L U E - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G - Press a key on the ...
... into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the computer turns on page 91. The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the ...back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in standby mode. The computer is turned on page 79. IF THE POWER LIGHT IS STEADY BLUE AND THE COMPUTER IS NOT R E S P O N D I N G B L U E - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G - Press a key on the ...
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... page 121). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A M B E R - Some possible causes of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON Solving Problems 71
... page 121). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A M B E R - Some possible causes of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON Solving Problems 71
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... icon in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. D I O N S - Turn off . E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N ... off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference. 74 Solving Problems If you purchased a sound card, ensure that the sound is turned up and that the speakers are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Ensure that the volume is not muted. TE S T T H E E L E...
... icon in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. D I O N S - Turn off . E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N ... off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference. 74 Solving Problems If you purchased a sound card, ensure that the sound is turned up and that the speakers are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Ensure that the volume is not muted. TE S T T H E E L E...