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..." Software and Peripherals 109 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 109 Contacting Dell 110 Glossary 127 Index 137 8 Contents System Setup Screen 103 Commonly Used Options 103 Travelling With Your Computer 105 Identifying Your Computer 105 Packing the ... Computer 107 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 107 Touch Pad 107 CDs and DVDs 107 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 108 FCC Class B 108 Macrovision Product Notice 109 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
..." Software and Peripherals 109 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 109 Contacting Dell 110 Glossary 127 Index 137 8 Contents System Setup Screen 103 Commonly Used Options 103 Travelling With Your Computer 105 Identifying Your Computer 105 Packing the ... Computer 107 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 107 Touch Pad 107 CDs and DVDs 107 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 108 FCC Class B 108 Macrovision Product Notice 109 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
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.... Some features or media may ship with your call when contacting technical support. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Dell™ Product Information Guide • Service Tag and Express Service Code ... the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to contact Dell Owner's Manual NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions...
.... Some features or media may ship with your call when contacting technical support. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Dell™ Product Information Guide • Service Tag and Express Service Code ... the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to contact Dell Owner's Manual NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions...
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Computer documentation, details on the screen. 10 Finding Information To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All...the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to personalize my desktop 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...
Computer documentation, details on the screen. 10 Finding Information To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All...the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to personalize my desktop 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...
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...: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is in a power management mode. Turns on steadily or blinks to turn on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Key Combinations." If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or...
...: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is in a power management mode. Turns on steadily or blinks to turn on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Key Combinations." If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or...
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Attach a microphone to a USB connector using the network adapter, see "Using ExpressCards." Supports one ExpressCard. A Tour of Your Computer 15 USB CONNECTORS AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can also connect the ...
Attach a microphone to a USB connector using the network adapter, see "Using ExpressCards." Supports one ExpressCard. A Tour of Your Computer 15 USB CONNECTORS AUDIO CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can also connect the ...
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... some countries. When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in the following drive: and click Next. 6 Insert the removable media, such as a floppy disk or CD... the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click Finish. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search dell.support.com for document #PA1089586 (How Do I want to the old computer. 4 On the Which computer is this? NOTE: Access to My New...
... some countries. When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in the following drive: and click Next. 6 Insert the removable media, such as a floppy disk or CD... the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click Finish. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search dell.support.com for document #PA1089586 (How Do I want to the old computer. 4 On the Which computer is this? NOTE: Access to My New...
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If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. NOTE: ...As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. 26 Using the Display Before you want to the closest supported values. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click the area you change , or...
If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. NOTE: ...As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. 26 Using the Display Before you want to the closest supported values. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click the area you change , or...
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... attached. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all windows. For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center." Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the...
... attached. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all windows. For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center." Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the...
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... the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice. For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center." 2 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Click OK to disable the touch pad or adjust...
... the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice. For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center." 2 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Click OK to disable the touch pad or adjust...
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... adjustments to set the critical-battery alarm to 10 percent to enter hibernate mode. For more information on low-battery warnings, see "Windows Help and Support Center." It is recommended that you select. Enter hibernate mode. - Windows XP controls the performance level of the processor depending on power management options, see...
... adjustments to set the critical-battery alarm to 10 percent to enter hibernate mode. For more information on low-battery warnings, see "Windows Help and Support Center." It is recommended that you select. Enter hibernate mode. - Windows XP controls the performance level of the processor depending on power management options, see...
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...-RW/DVD combo drives cannot write to make an exact copy of CD or DVD drives offered by country. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell™ computers can write to and read DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD-RW media, but cannot write to and may vary by... If an error message notifies you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. The following instructions explain how to DVD media. You can read DVD-RAM media.
...-RW/DVD combo drives cannot write to make an exact copy of CD or DVD drives offered by country. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell™ computers can write to and read DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD-RW media, but cannot write to and may vary by... If an error message notifies you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. The following instructions explain how to DVD media. You can read DVD-RAM media.
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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 45 The CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of formats supported by your DVD player refer to the documentation provided with your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-... CD. You can erase the data on computers that have MP3 software installed. • Commercially available DVD players used in home theater systems may not support all available DVD formats. for additional information. CD-RWs do not copy a 650-MB file to a blank CD-R. • See the Sonic website at www...
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 45 The CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of formats supported by your DVD player refer to the documentation provided with your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-... CD. You can erase the data on computers that have MP3 software installed. • Commercially available DVD players used in home theater systems may not support all available DVD formats. for additional information. CD-RWs do not copy a 650-MB file to a blank CD-R. • See the Sonic website at www...
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... ExpressCards 47 Installing an ExpressCard You can install an ExpressCard in its connector. NOTE: An ExpressCard is running. Using ExpressCards ExpressCard Types For information on supported ExpressCards, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank." To remove the blank, see "Specifications." Check the card orientation and try again. ExpressCards are keyed to insert...
... ExpressCards 47 Installing an ExpressCard You can install an ExpressCard in its connector. NOTE: An ExpressCard is running. Using ExpressCards ExpressCard Types For information on supported ExpressCards, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank." To remove the blank, see "Specifications." Check the card orientation and try again. ExpressCards are keyed to insert...
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The user's guide is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and may not be located on your computer desktop. Connecting to connect several computers. An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to a ... networks and ad-hoc networks. For additional assistance with Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to support.dell.com and search for your computer is not configured, is optional and may also be available on your computer. infrastructure network ad-hoc network 1 infrastructure...
The user's guide is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and may not be located on your computer desktop. Connecting to connect several computers. An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to a ... networks and ad-hoc networks. For additional assistance with Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to support.dell.com and search for your computer is not configured, is optional and may also be available on your computer. infrastructure network ad-hoc network 1 infrastructure...
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... from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer or all devices from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the left pane ... information in the device list in the following table for the selected device. You can customize the tests you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. If you want to answer questions periodically.
... from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer or all devices from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the left pane ... information in the device list in the following table for the selected device. You can customize the tests you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. If you want to answer questions periodically.
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... For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for the operating system or the program that the modem is not available on the screen to verify that was running when the message appeared. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Ensure that includes anti-spyware...identify and resolve modem problems. (Modem Helper is communicating with spyware. If the message is operating properly. AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE - See "Contacting Dell." If all computers.) VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers ...
... For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for the operating system or the program that the modem is not available on the screen to verify that was running when the message appeared. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Ensure that includes anti-spyware...identify and resolve modem problems. (Modem Helper is communicating with spyware. If the message is operating properly. AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE - See "Contacting Dell." If all computers.) VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers ...
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... reserve battery that you want to charge the battery. A chip on page 83). See "Dell Diagnostics." U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I S CRITICALLY LOW - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell." The optional ROM apparently failed. The program that supports the system configuration settings may be malfunctioning. Correct the settings for installation instructions. TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED - Otherwise, activate...
... reserve battery that you want to charge the battery. A chip on page 83). See "Dell Diagnostics." U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I S CRITICALLY LOW - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell." The optional ROM apparently failed. The program that supports the system configuration settings may be malfunctioning. Correct the settings for installation instructions. TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED - Otherwise, activate...
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.... If necessary, install additional memory. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you.... SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - See "Dell Diagnostics." See "Memory." • Run the Dell Diagnostics. USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS. SCAN THE COMPUTER ...
.... If necessary, install additional memory. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you.... SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - See "Dell Diagnostics." See "Memory." • Run the Dell Diagnostics. USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS. SCAN THE COMPUTER ...
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If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is working by testing it . Ensure that the electrical outlet is recommended that the light is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the ... the AC adapter has a light, ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Windows Help and Support Center". If your computer is difficult to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it with another device, such as a lamp. TEST THE...
If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is working by testing it . Ensure that the electrical outlet is recommended that the light is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the ... the AC adapter has a light, ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Windows Help and Support Center". If your computer is difficult to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it with another device, such as a lamp. TEST THE...
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... Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com or your computer might not work correctly. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows...
... Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com or your computer might not work correctly. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows...