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... license; Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; EMC is subject to change without the written permission of Intel Corporation; Information in this document is a registered trademark of the U.S. and is a registered trademark of EMC Corporation; ENERGY STAR is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude...
... license; Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; EMC is subject to change without the written permission of Intel Corporation; Information in this document is a registered trademark of the U.S. and is a registered trademark of EMC Corporation; ENERGY STAR is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude...
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... 40 Display Functions 40 Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Function 40 Power Management 40 Speaker Functions 41 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the... Battery Charge 44 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 44 Charge Gauge 44 Low-Battery Warning 45 Conserving Battery Power 45 Power Management Modes 45...
... 40 Display Functions 40 Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Function 40 Power Management 40 Speaker Functions 41 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the... Battery Charge 44 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 44 Charge Gauge 44 Low-Battery Warning 45 Conserving Battery Power 45 Power Management Modes 45...
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... the Picture 53 Copying CDs and DVDs 54 How to Copy a CD or DVD 54 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 54 Helpful Tips 55 Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect 56 If the Computer Is On or in Standby Mode 56 If the Computer Is Off or in Hibernate Mode 56... Audio 65 Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 67 Setting Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones 69 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . 70 8 Using Cards 71 ExpressCards 71 ExpressCard Blanks 71 Installing an ExpressCard 71 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 73 Contents 5
... the Picture 53 Copying CDs and DVDs 54 How to Copy a CD or DVD 54 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 54 Helpful Tips 55 Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect 56 If the Computer Is On or in Standby Mode 56 If the Computer Is Off or in Hibernate Mode 56... Audio 65 Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 67 Setting Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones 69 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . 70 8 Using Cards 71 ExpressCards 71 ExpressCard Blanks 71 Installing an ExpressCard 71 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 73 Contents 5
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... Does Not Start Up 99 The Computer 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
... Does Not Start Up 99 The Computer 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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... 108 Identifying Drivers 108 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 108 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 110 Restoring Your Operating System 111 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 111 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 112 Using the Operating System CD 114 12 Adding and Replacing Parts 117 Before You Begin 117 Recommended Tools...
... 108 Identifying Drivers 108 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 108 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 110 Restoring Your Operating System 111 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 111 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 112 Using the Operating System CD 114 12 Adding and Replacing Parts 117 Before You Begin 117 Recommended Tools...
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What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. 12 Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. 12 Finding Information
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What Are You Looking For? NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on the screen. Finding Information 13 Computer documentation, details on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How to view the appropriate support site. • Community Forum - ...NSS is necessary for correct operation of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed...
What Are You Looking For? NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on the screen. Finding Information 13 Computer documentation, details on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How to view the appropriate support site. • Community Forum - ...NSS is necessary for correct operation of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed...
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...the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - To reinstall your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and... system, use one of your computer. • Operating System CD - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 49. • How...
...the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - To reinstall your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and... system, use one of your computer. • Operating System CD - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 49. • How...
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For instructions, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on selections that you can view the type of Your Computer 15 Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your ... installed in your computer, as well as the other hardware components. From the My Computer Information - To determine your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Access the Windows Help and Support Center. A Tour of Your Computer Determining Your Computer's Configuration Based on page 13. 2 Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your...
For instructions, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on selections that you can view the type of Your Computer 15 Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your ... installed in your computer, as well as the other hardware components. From the My Computer Information - To determine your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Access the Windows Help and Support Center. A Tour of Your Computer Determining Your Computer's Configuration Based on page 13. 2 Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your...
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... located on the bottom of the touch pad. Turn the volume up. Touch pad buttons provide the same functionality as the Microsoft Windows logo key. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as mouse buttons. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Speaker ...Functions" on the right side of the touch pad. Press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect or Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition. A horizontal scroll zone is located on page 41. Turn the volume down. Play ...
... located on the bottom of the touch pad. Turn the volume up. Touch pad buttons provide the same functionality as the Microsoft Windows logo key. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as mouse buttons. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Speaker ...Functions" on the right side of the touch pad. Press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect or Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition. A horizontal scroll zone is located on page 41. Turn the volume down. Play ...
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To quickly enable or disable wireless networking, press . To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the Windows taskbar (in the lower-right corner of Your Computer 19 To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press . KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The ...
To quickly enable or disable wireless networking, press . To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the Windows taskbar (in the lower-right corner of Your Computer 19 To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press . KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The ...
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... keyboard, or printer. To access the Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on using the network adapter, see the modem documentation supplied with your computer under the... modem connector. To access the Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on using the modem, see the network adapter documentation supplied with your computer under ...the Windows Help and Support Center. The solid light on the connector indicates wired network activity....
... keyboard, or printer. To access the Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on using the network adapter, see the modem documentation supplied with your computer under the... modem connector. To access the Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on using the modem, see the network adapter documentation supplied with your computer under ...the Windows Help and Support Center. The solid light on the connector indicates wired network activity....
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... page 43. When a battery is provided by the speakers. C O V E R F O R O P T I O N A L I N T E R N A L C A R D W I T H B L U E T O O T H ® W I V E - H A R D D R I R E L E S S T E C H N O L O G Y - The size displayed for optional internal 9 memory module cover card with your hard drive in Windows Explorer is the capacity of Your Computer 27 B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - For more information, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 44. For more information, see "Checking the Battery...
... page 43. When a battery is provided by the speakers. C O V E R F O R O P T I O N A L I N T E R N A L C A R D W I T H B L U E T O O T H ® W I V E - H A R D D R I R E L E S S T E C H N O L O G Y - The size displayed for optional internal 9 memory module cover card with your hard drive in Windows Explorer is the capacity of Your Computer 27 B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - For more information, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 44. For more information, see "Checking the Battery...
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... Internet connection with a different ISP: 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 desktop or if you do not have an ISP icon on the screen to set up your local...
... Internet connection with a different ISP: 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 desktop or if you do not have an ISP icon on the screen to set up your local...
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... selected Set up my connection manually. • If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from a source computer to a new computer. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to select one, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you... a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually, continue to move data from an ISP. 5 Click Next. Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to step 6.
... selected Set up my connection manually. • If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from a source computer to a new computer. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to select one, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you... a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually, continue to move data from an ISP. 5 Click Next. Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to step 6.
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Copy Data From the Old Computer 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System CD. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to do you have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart ...the new computer. screen, select the items you create a backup of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? screen, select the method 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 old...
Copy Data From the Old Computer 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System CD. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to do you have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart ...the new computer. screen, select the items you create a backup of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? screen, select the method 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 old...
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... the Old Computer 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk. 2 Click the Start button and click Run. 3 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the path for transferring your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? screen... prefer. 7 On the What do not click Next. 7 Go to the old computer. Create a Wizard Disk To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive: and click Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When the disk creation completes...
... the Old Computer 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk. 2 Click the Start button and click Run. 3 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the path for transferring your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? screen... prefer. 7 On the What do not click Next. 7 Go to the old computer. Create a Wizard Disk To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive: and click Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When the disk creation completes...
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...Complete the operating system setup if you connect a printer to the computer. For technical assistance, refer to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System CD?). Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer with the printer for setup information, ...including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the Dell Knowledge Base document may...
...Complete the operating system setup if you connect a printer to the computer. For technical assistance, refer to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System CD?). Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer with the printer for setup information, ...including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the Dell Knowledge Base document may...
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... joule rating offers more protection. A device with surge protection help prevent damage to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. 34 Setting Up...
... joule rating offers more protection. A device with surge protection help prevent damage to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. 34 Setting Up...
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... the desired state to switch to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Display Functions Ejects the tray out of icons representing all currently available display options (for example, display only, external ...Keyboard and Touch Pad Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. For more information about the Battery Meter, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on ). For more information about Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Wireless Networking and...
... the desired state to switch to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Display Functions Ejects the tray out of icons representing all currently available display options (for example, display only, external ...Keyboard and Touch Pad Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. For more information about the Battery Meter, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on ). For more information about Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Wireless Networking and...