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... to Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111 Selecting a Group of Files 111 Selecting Several Random Files 111 Opening and Saving a File 112 Opening a Graphic Image (Picture or Art) . . . . 112 Finding Files 112 Searching for a File 112 Renaming Files 113 Printing Files 113 Deleting Files 113 8 Contents...
... to Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111 Selecting a Group of Files 111 Selecting Several Random Files 111 Opening and Saving a File 112 Opening a Graphic Image (Picture or Art) . . . . 112 Finding Files 112 Searching for a File 112 Renaming Files 113 Printing Files 113 Deleting Files 113 8 Contents...
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... the TV as a Display Device 239 Configure the Display Views 240 Dual Independent Display Mode 241 Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays . . . . 242 Switching the Display Image 242 Configuring Display Settings 242 Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu 243 Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244...
... the TV as a Display Device 239 Configure the Display Views 240 Dual Independent Display Mode 241 Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays . . . . 242 Switching the Display Image 242 Configuring Display Settings 242 Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu 243 Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244...
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...Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . .... . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
...Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . .... . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
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...Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays As you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on page 246. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Before you change back to offer the best performance with... your display. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings ...
...Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays As you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on page 246. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Before you change back to offer the best performance with... your display. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings ...
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... decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to check if the selected resolution is higher than the display supported by your computer and display, the image may appear blurry or text may be as good. Choosing the Best Display Settings Default display settings are set the monitor to determine the resolution...
... decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to check if the selected resolution is higher than the display supported by your computer and display, the image may appear blurry or text may be as good. Choosing the Best Display Settings Default display settings are set the monitor to determine the resolution...
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... and Drivers Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on . EXAMPLE: If you can make. • Printing Preferences: Use the tabs in this window to select image quality, manage color, or set up effects. • Properties: Use the tabs in this window to view your current settings and make changes to change...
... and Drivers Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on . EXAMPLE: If you can make. • Printing Preferences: Use the tabs in this window to select image quality, manage color, or set up effects. • Properties: Use the tabs in this window to view your current settings and make changes to change...
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... make changes to the graphic, you can use the Search option. Searching for the file in the File name box and click Save. Opening a Graphic Image (Picture or Art) When you double-click on a file you finish working with a different name, Click File→ Save As. Type a name for a File Windows...
... make changes to the graphic, you can use the Search option. Searching for the file in the File name box and click Save. Opening a Graphic Image (Picture or Art) When you double-click on a file you finish working with a different name, Click File→ Save As. Type a name for a File Windows...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about reducing spam in your email messages, see "Viewing e-mail images that attachments are blocked" in Outlook Express Help. Viruses and Phishing You can choose from the following options to secure your e- FOR ... extension of .exe. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 Click Tools→ Options→ Security tab. 3 Under Download Images, click Block images and other unwanted e-mail" in HTML e-mail. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about virus protection, see "Block spam and other external content in...
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about reducing spam in your email messages, see "Viewing e-mail images that attachments are blocked" in Outlook Express Help. Viruses and Phishing You can choose from the following options to secure your e- FOR ... extension of .exe. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 Click Tools→ Options→ Security tab. 3 Under Download Images, click Block images and other unwanted e-mail" in HTML e-mail. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about virus protection, see "Block spam and other external content in...
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... and TV. 2 Connect the computer and TV. 3 Then turn the TV on. 4 Next, turn on the type of physical connection. • Make adjustments to the image and audio settings. • Select other options. 226 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings The computer recognizes the TV as the video...
... and TV. 2 Connect the computer and TV. 3 Then turn the TV on. 4 Next, turn on the type of physical connection. • Make adjustments to the image and audio settings. • Select other options. 226 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings The computer recognizes the TV as the video...
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...see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 243. 242 Connecting Your Computer to a TV. Switching the Display Image When you start the computer with your settings. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information, see the documentation that came with an external device... and adjust display settings for example, to use your external monitor as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear on either the computer display or the external device, depending on your video card or see "Setting Display Resolution With the...
...see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 243. 242 Connecting Your Computer to a TV. Switching the Display Image When you start the computer with your settings. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information, see the documentation that came with an external device... and adjust display settings for example, to use your external monitor as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear on either the computer display or the external device, depending on your video card or see "Setting Display Resolution With the...
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...Security Center→ Windows 2 Turn the Windows Firewall on to this computer as viruses or worms. Firewalls also help to access your computer from the image and a facial database. Facial Recognition Software NOTE: The facial recognition software may not be logged on or off. This is done by comparing select ..., type the password or provide confirmation. 3 Click On (recommended), and then click OK. HINT: You must be available on your face. Using a digital image from the camera in your computer, the facial recognition software can identify or verify your computer.
...Security Center→ Windows 2 Turn the Windows Firewall on to this computer as viruses or worms. Firewalls also help to access your computer from the image and a facial database. Facial Recognition Software NOTE: The facial recognition software may not be logged on or off. This is done by comparing select ..., type the password or provide confirmation. 3 Click On (recommended), and then click OK. HINT: You must be available on your face. Using a digital image from the camera in your computer, the facial recognition software can identify or verify your computer.
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... hard drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your computer to an... which allows you purchased the computer. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in when you to return your operating system. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer are completely reversible.
... hard drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your computer to an... which allows you purchased the computer. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in when you to return your operating system. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer are completely reversible.
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...if System Restore is automatically disabled. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain .... Restoring Your Operating System 267 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows ...
...if System Restore is automatically disabled. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain .... Restoring Your Operating System 267 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows ...
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...in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your computer-including data files-are... permanently deleted from the hard drive. The restore process begins and may need to complete. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on . The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory...
...in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your computer-including data files-are... permanently deleted from the hard drive. The restore process begins and may need to complete. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on . The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory...
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...ensure that the device that the computer is connected to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in the system setup program and is optional and may not ship with your computer. When to test displays in one of the...does not display a screen image, see "Troubleshooting" on Dell™ computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is active. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Laptop Computers NOTE: If your hard drive. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page ...
...ensure that the device that the computer is connected to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in the system setup program and is optional and may not ship with your computer. When to test displays in one of the...does not display a screen image, see "Troubleshooting" on Dell™ computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is active. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Laptop Computers NOTE: If your hard drive. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page ...
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... the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows®...; desktop; then, shut down your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see...
... the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows®...; desktop; then, shut down your hard drive. 5 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see...
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... O N I T O R S E T T I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for Desktop Computers" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. ROTATE THE MONITOR TO... Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image quality is correctly attached to perform or click the Display icon. 3 Try different settings for instructions on ...
... O N I T O R S E T T I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for Desktop Computers" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. ROTATE THE MONITOR TO... Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image quality is correctly attached to perform or click the Display icon. 3 Try different settings for instructions on ...
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... TV-Out Port SUPER Video (S-Video), also known as Y/C is an analog video signal that carries the video data as a single signal. S-Video provides sharp images when using a clean DVD source. S-Video commonly connects to consumer TVs, DVD players, highend video cassette recorders, digital TV receivers, DVRs, and game consoles. S-Video...
... TV-Out Port SUPER Video (S-Video), also known as Y/C is an analog video signal that carries the video data as a single signal. S-Video provides sharp images when using a clean DVD source. S-Video commonly connects to consumer TVs, DVD players, highend video cassette recorders, digital TV receivers, DVRs, and game consoles. S-Video...
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... such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. A power management specification that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to be used for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included...
... such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. A power management specification that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to be used for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included...
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... you frequently save your files while you are often measured in ms. N network adapter - A measure of time that equals 1 million cycles per second. A measure of image resolution used as the clock, volume control, and print status. NIC - modem - ms - Access times of modems include: external, PC Card, and internal. Your computer...
... you frequently save your files while you are often measured in ms. N network adapter - A measure of time that equals 1 million cycles per second. A measure of image resolution used as the clock, volume control, and print status. NIC - modem - ms - Access times of modems include: external, PC Card, and internal. Your computer...
