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... Stops Responding 99 A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly 99 A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft® Windows® Operating System 99 A Solid Blue Screen Appears 99 Dell MediaDirect Problems 100 Other Software Problems 100 Memory Problems 101 Contents 7
... Stops Responding 99 A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly 99 A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft® Windows® Operating System 99 A Solid Blue Screen Appears 99 Dell MediaDirect Problems 100 Other Software Problems 100 Memory Problems 101 Contents 7
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Only 152 FCC Class B 152 Macrovision Product Notice 153 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. 16 Appendix 149 Using the System Setup Program 149 Viewing the System Setup Screens 149 System Setup Screen 149 Commonly Used Options 150 Cleaning Your Computer 151 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 151 Touch Pad 151 CDs and DVDs 151 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 153 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 153 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 154 17 Contacting Dell 155 Glossary 173 Index 183 10 Contents
Only 152 FCC Class B 152 Macrovision Product Notice 153 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. 16 Appendix 149 Using the System Setup Program 149 Viewing the System Setup Screens 149 System Setup Screen 149 Commonly Used Options 150 Cleaning Your Computer 151 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 151 Touch Pad 151 CDs and DVDs 151 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 153 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 153 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 154 17 Contacting Dell 155 Glossary 173 Index 183 10 Contents
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...and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on the screen. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your... computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for correct operation of your problem. 4 Follow ...
...and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on the screen. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your... computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for correct operation of your problem. 4 Follow ...
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... your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. From the My Computer Information - A Tour of several different video controller configurations. Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of Your Computer 15 For instructions, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on selections that...
... your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. From the My Computer Information - A Tour of several different video controller configurations. Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of Your Computer 15 For instructions, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on selections that...
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... wireless devices, press . Turns on when wireless networking is an optional feature, so the light turns on only if you ordered the card with your screen) and click Disable Bluetooth Radio. To quickly enable or disable wireless networking, press . NOTE: The card with Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. Turns on...
... wireless devices, press . Turns on when wireless networking is an optional feature, so the light turns on only if you ordered the card with your screen) and click Disable Bluetooth Radio. To quickly enable or disable wireless networking, press . NOTE: The card with Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. Turns on...
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... any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the modem connector on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide Internet access through your local cable TV line. To connect...
... any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the modem connector on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide Internet access through your local cable TV line. To connect...
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... in the past, the ISP might have already obtained setup information from your ISP to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to complete the setup. Otherwise, follow the instructions on page 92.
... in the past, the ISP might have already obtained setup information from your ISP to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to complete the setup. Otherwise, follow the instructions on page 92.
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... create a wizard disk that you can move it from the Windows XP CD and click Next. 6 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your settings and files and click Next. Copy Data From the Old Computer 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP ...→ System Tools→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 Start the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 3 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 4 On the Which computer is this? Do not click Next at this ? Setting Up Your Computer 31 Prepare the New Computer for...
... create a wizard disk that you can move it from the Windows XP CD and click Next. 6 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your settings and files and click Next. Copy Data From the Old Computer 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP ...→ System Tools→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 Start the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 3 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 4 On the Which computer is this? Do not click Next at this ? Setting Up Your Computer 31 Prepare the New Computer for...
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...computer, insert the wizard disk. 2 Click the Start button and click Run. 3 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to transfer? screen, select the method you want to create a Wizard Disk in the following steps: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools...→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this ? Transfer Data to the New Computer 1 On the Now go to your old computer...
...computer, insert the wizard disk. 2 Click the Start button and click Run. 3 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to transfer? screen, select the method you want to create a Wizard Disk in the following steps: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools...→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this ? Transfer Data to the New Computer 1 On the Now go to your old computer...
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...attach to your computer is running on using QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar and then select or deselect Disable On Screen Brightness Meter to enable or disable the Brightness Meter on an external monitor). Press to switch the video image between the display only,... simultaneously. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your settings. Using the Display 37 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you use the keyboard shortcuts to adjust display brightness. or down -arrow key to ...
...attach to your computer is running on using QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar and then select or deselect Disable On Screen Brightness Meter to enable or disable the Brightness Meter on an external monitor). Press to switch the video image between the display only,... simultaneously. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your settings. Using the Display 37 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you use the keyboard shortcuts to adjust display brightness. or down -arrow key to ...
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... support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to read. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. 38 Using the Display NOTE: If you change any of the display settings, make a note of the current settings for Color quality and...
... support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to read. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. 38 Using the Display NOTE: If you change any of the display settings, make a note of the current settings for Color quality and...
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... once on the surface of the touch pad scroll feature. NOTE: The scroll zones may not work with all applications. The touch pad has silk screening on page 13. 2 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad or click the Touch Pad tab to...
... once on the surface of the touch pad scroll feature. NOTE: The scroll zones may not work with all applications. The touch pad has silk screening on page 13. 2 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad or click the Touch Pad tab to...
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...drives • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you insert the battery into the computer. ...fully charged. Do not use the AC adapter to connect your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for advice on operating conditions. Battery operating time varies depending on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. Using a Battery 43 ...
...drives • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you insert the battery into the computer. ...fully charged. Do not use the AC adapter to connect your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for advice on operating conditions. Battery operating time varies depending on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. Using a Battery 43 ...
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... easy access to configure or view the following types of settings: • Network connectivity • Power management • Display • System information Depending on your screen. Dell™ QuickSet provides you can start it by either clicking, doubleclicking, or right-clicking the QuickSet icon, , in the lower-right corner of your computer...
... easy access to configure or view the following types of settings: • Network connectivity • Power management • Display • System information Depending on your screen. Dell™ QuickSet provides you can start it by either clicking, doubleclicking, or right-clicking the QuickSet icon, , in the lower-right corner of your computer...
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...on volume control options, click Help in the Volume Control window. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Screen resolution to reduce the screen resolution setting. For more information on your computer. You can also adjust the volume with the volume control buttons or by ..., and Other Multimedia 53 Either click the icon in the taskbar and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen. 1 2 3 1 volume icon 2 Volume Meter 3 mute icon When the Volume Meter is ...
...on volume control options, click Help in the Volume Control window. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Screen resolution to reduce the screen resolution setting. For more information on your computer. You can also adjust the volume with the volume control buttons or by ..., and Other Multimedia 53 Either click the icon in the taskbar and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen. 1 2 3 1 volume icon 2 Volume Meter 3 mute icon When the Volume Meter is ...
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... the Settings option. 4 Click the DVD option. 5 Click the DVD Audio Setting icon. 6 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to the main menu screen. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 69 If the DVD begins playing, click the stop button. 3 Click the Settings option. 4 Click the DVD option. 5 Click...
... the Settings option. 4 Click the DVD option. 5 Click the DVD Audio Setting icon. 6 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to the main menu screen. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 69 If the DVD begins playing, click the stop button. 3 Click the Settings option. 4 Click the DVD option. 5 Click...
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... Video Controller NOTE: To ensure that the display settings are correct for your video card. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to the main menu screen.
... Video Controller NOTE: To ensure that the display settings are correct for your video card. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to the main menu screen.
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... a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for your WLAN • A network cable with each computer. To confirm that your computer has a wireless network card and to determine...) • A broadband modem that is a series of interconnected computers that communicate with the network (RJ-45) connector Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on the screen.
... a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for your WLAN • A network cable with each computer. To confirm that your computer has a wireless network card and to determine...) • A broadband modem that is a series of interconnected computers that communicate with the network (RJ-45) connector Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on the screen.
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... Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on your screen. If the Choose a wireless network window states Click an...Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides. 3 Under Device Guides, select the documentation for your network. Thereafter, whenever you ...To determine which your wireless network card: 1 Click the Start button, point to your wireless network card. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing the wireless network card. NOTE:...
... Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on your screen. If the Choose a wireless network window states Click an...Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides. 3 Under Device Guides, select the documentation for your network. Thereafter, whenever you ...To determine which your wireless network card: 1 Click the Start button, point to your wireless network card. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing the wireless network card. NOTE:...
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... connect to your computer as well as other hardware components. For information about the hardware installed on this utility, see the "Dell Mobile Broadband Utility User's Guide" available through the Windows Help and Support Center. To determine your computer configuration, see "Windows Help... Your Mobile Broadband Card Depending on what you selected when you must activate Mobile Broadband service through your cellular service provider. Hardware screen, you purchased the card separately from your computer. They do not apply to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 3...
... connect to your computer as well as other hardware components. For information about the hardware installed on this utility, see the "Dell Mobile Broadband Utility User's Guide" available through the Windows Help and Support Center. To determine your computer configuration, see "Windows Help... Your Mobile Broadband Card Depending on what you selected when you must activate Mobile Broadband service through your cellular service provider. Hardware screen, you purchased the card separately from your computer. They do not apply to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 3...