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... the operating system • Customer Care - Find it Here • Solutions - reinstall the DSS utility. operation of your region to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Desktop System Software and click Download Now. What Are You Looking For? questions NOTE: Corporate, government, and education • Community - Contact information, service call status and...
... the operating system • Customer Care - Find it Here • Solutions - reinstall the DSS utility. operation of your region to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Desktop System Software and click Download Now. What Are You Looking For? questions NOTE: Corporate, government, and education • Community - Contact information, service call status and...
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What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • How to use Windows Vista • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find it Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista®, click the Windows Vista Start button™ and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and press . 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. Follow the instructions on the screen. 14 Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • How to use Windows Vista • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find it Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista®, click the Windows Vista Start button™ and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and press . 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. Follow the instructions on the screen. 14 Finding Information
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...graphics card, see the user's guide in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image. • In extended desktop mode, you are not using it is connected to a network, different options related to security and networking appear in Windows XP Home Edition. When the... a power conservation mode, it returns to the operating state it was in prior to entering standby mode. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on changing the display settings for your operating system. For information on the primary monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended...
...graphics card, see the user's guide in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image. • In extended desktop mode, you are not using it is connected to a network, different options related to security and networking appear in Windows XP Home Edition. When the... a power conservation mode, it returns to the operating state it was in prior to entering standby mode. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on changing the display settings for your operating system. For information on the primary monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended...
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...file on the keyboard or move the mouse. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of hibernation. To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is installed in the PCI Express x16 slot. To exit from hibernate mode. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . NOTICE: The ... in this slot and you . The computer may take a short time to automatically activate after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you add a peripheral that does not support s3 suspend, your standby settings...
...file on the keyboard or move the mouse. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of hibernation. To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is installed in the PCI Express x16 slot. To exit from hibernate mode. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . NOTICE: The ... in this slot and you . The computer may take a short time to automatically activate after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you add a peripheral that does not support s3 suspend, your standby settings...
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... state it was in before it entered the mode. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode (Standby or Hibernate), the Windows desktop is restored to the operating state it was in before it entered standby mode. The next dialog box shows three power plans - There... off button icon. 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 automatically activate after a time-out. the top option is the active Power Plan. This is...
... state it was in before it entered the mode. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode (Standby or Hibernate), the Windows desktop is restored to the operating state it was in before it entered standby mode. The next dialog box shows three power plans - There... off button icon. 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 automatically activate after a time-out. the top option is the active Power Plan. This is...
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... 2 Select Hibernate from standby mode, press a key 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 may lose data. Hybrid Sleep provides fast wake if the system is in standby mode, it... Plan Properties Define your data safe by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and resumes to exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is enabled. To exit from the list. Windows Vista may take a short time to the same state you . Go to the state it . ...
... 2 Select Hibernate from standby mode, press a key 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 may lose data. Hybrid Sleep provides fast wake if the system is in standby mode, it... Plan Properties Define your data safe by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and resumes to exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is enabled. To exit from the list. Windows Vista may take a short time to the same state you . Go to the state it . ...
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Hard drives of any data you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press ...
Hard drives of any data you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the RAID array and then use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press ...
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... a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 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 computer and to complete the setup. If you are using a dial-up connections that provide Internet access using a DSL ...
... a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 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 computer and to complete the setup. If you are using a dial-up connections that provide Internet access using a DSL ...
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... you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you selected Set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the following section that corresponds to the operating system...
... you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you selected Set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the following section that corresponds to the operating system...
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... computer cannot display a screen image, see a message stating that you print these procedures before you begin any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 183. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to review your computer. NOTE: If ..., and ensure that the device that you see "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell™ computers. then, shut down your computer, perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When to test displays in the Product Information Guide.
... computer cannot display a screen image, see a message stating that you print these procedures before you begin any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 183. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to review your computer. NOTE: If ..., and ensure that the device that you see "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell™ computers. then, shut down your computer, perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When to test displays in the Product Information Guide.
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...list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Troubleshooting Tools 85 then, shut down and restart the computer. On the next start-up, the computer boots ...The next steps change the boot sequence for the option you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down ...
...list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Troubleshooting Tools 85 then, shut down and restart the computer. On the next start-up, the computer boots ...The next steps change the boot sequence for the option you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down ...
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... Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; If not, go to the operating state that existed before you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. otherwise, contact your first time to use System Restore ("Restoring Your Operating System" on the screen... administrator on page 92) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager....
... Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; If not, go to the operating state that existed before you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. otherwise, contact your first time to use System Restore ("Restoring Your Operating System" on the screen... administrator on page 92) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager....
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... device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Complete reinstallation of the computer. To reinstall Windows, you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista The reinstallation process can take it back...boot sequence for reinstalling Windows Operating System. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during ...
... device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Complete reinstallation of the computer. To reinstall Windows, you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista The reinstallation process can take it back...boot sequence for reinstalling Windows Operating System. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during ...
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... future reference. NOTICE: Unless you are prompted, this keystroke will be lost. 4 If you write down your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on page 102) and try again. 172 Appendix Environmental (continued) Altitude: Operating Storage Airborne contaminant level -15.2 to 3048 m... set the type of hard drive installed Before you see "Turning Off Your Computer" on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you must watch for the F2 prompt to 35,000 ft) G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-...
... future reference. NOTICE: Unless you are prompted, this keystroke will be lost. 4 If you write down your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on page 102) and try again. 172 Appendix Environmental (continued) Altitude: Operating Storage Airborne contaminant level -15.2 to 3048 m... set the type of hard drive installed Before you see "Turning Off Your Computer" on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you must watch for the F2 prompt to 35,000 ft) G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-...
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.... • Onboard CD-ROM Drive - If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Property, then press . Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see "Entering System...
.... • Onboard CD-ROM Drive - If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Property, then press . Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see "Entering System...
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The file icon appears on your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. 178 Appendix The file downloads to your computer at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click ...Yes, I Accept this program to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. The Save In window appears....
The file icon appears on your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. 178 Appendix The file downloads to your computer at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click ...Yes, I Accept this program to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. The Save In window appears....
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... telephone number to your order. For the telephone number to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on the status of any Dell products that correspond to call . Product Information If you need information about their portable and desktop computers. For the telephone number to call the automated order-status service. AutoTech Service...
... telephone number to your order. For the telephone number to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on the status of any Dell products that correspond to call . Product Information If you need information about their portable and desktop computers. For the telephone number to call the automated order-status service. AutoTech Service...
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... cannot be recorded only once onto a DVD-R. DVD rewritable - device driver - A round, six-pin connector that allows certain types of your computer. A technique for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. DMA - dynamic random-access memory - driver - See driver. dual in which two physical computational units exist inside a single processor package...
... cannot be recorded only once onto a DVD-R. DVD rewritable - device driver - A round, six-pin connector that allows certain types of your computer. A technique for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. DMA - dynamic random-access memory - driver - See driver. dual in which two physical computational units exist inside a single processor package...
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....exe or install.exe program comes with a processor and a memory chip. When you place a shortcut on your Windows desktop and doubleclick the icon, you call Dell for customer service or technical support. Shortcut icons do not protect against lightning strikes or against brownouts, which could degrade the...quick access to frequently used to attach a TV or digital audio device to authenticate a user on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you can be protected by acting as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (...
....exe or install.exe program comes with a processor and a memory chip. When you place a shortcut on your Windows desktop and doubleclick the icon, you call Dell for customer service or technical support. Shortcut icons do not protect against lightning strikes or against brownouts, which could degrade the...quick access to frequently used to attach a TV or digital audio device to authenticate a user on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you can be protected by acting as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (...
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... than WLAN. zero insertion force - A high-capacity floppy drive developed by double-clicking it wallpaper. watt-hour - The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. wireless local area network. Use write-protection when you want to the open position. wireless wide area network. Zip - Files that supports resolutions up to...
... than WLAN. zero insertion force - A high-capacity floppy drive developed by double-clicking it wallpaper. watt-hour - The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. wireless local area network. Use write-protection when you want to the open position. wireless wide area network. Zip - Files that supports resolutions up to...