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Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE ... Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE ... Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With...
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S/PDIF Port (Toslink 328 Audio Ports 329 23 Getting Help 331 Obtaining Assistance 331 Dell Support Service 332 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . 332 DellConnect 332 Online Services 333 AutoTech Service 334 Automated Order-Status Service 334 Problems With Your Order 334 Product Information 334 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 334 Before You Call 335 Contacting Dell 337 22 Contents
S/PDIF Port (Toslink 328 Audio Ports 329 23 Getting Help 331 Obtaining Assistance 331 Dell Support Service 332 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . 332 DellConnect 332 Online Services 333 AutoTech Service 334 Automated Order-Status Service 334 Problems With Your Order 334 Product Information 334 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 334 Before You Call 335 Contacting Dell 337 22 Contents
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...differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 Finding Information Start Button From the Microsoft® Windows® operating system desktop, you can click the Start ... functions on your computer. Start button From the Start button menu, you can access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on the left side of the Windows...
...differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 Finding Information Start Button From the Microsoft® Windows® operating system desktop, you can click the Start ... functions on your computer. Start button From the Start button menu, you can access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on the left side of the Windows...
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... or click the arrow or the magnifying glass. 4 Click the topic that describes your computer. To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow ... Information It also provides access to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to use the search option.
... or click the arrow or the magnifying glass. 4 Click the topic that describes your computer. To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow ... Information It also provides access to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to use the search option.
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Finding Information 25 Basic Information Click Start → Help and Support→ Tools (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information and to view your computer information. Windows® XP User's Guides To view ...; Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System to diagnose problems. You can also view more details about your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Topic options).
Finding Information 25 Basic Information Click Start → Help and Support→ Tools (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information and to view your computer information. Windows® XP User's Guides To view ...; Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System to diagnose problems. You can also view more details about your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Topic options).
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Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel. Information About Installed Hardware Device Manager Use the Device Manager to view a list of all devices installed on your computer and to learn more about how a specific device is configured. 26 Finding Information FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel. Information About Installed Hardware Device Manager Use the Device Manager to view a list of all devices installed on your computer and to learn more about how a specific device is configured. 26 Finding Information FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
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.... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's hardware components, see the View your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click Components to expand the...
.... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's hardware components, see the View your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click Components to expand the...
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... connection. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for general information about connecting to search for a specific program: Windows...
... connection. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for general information about connecting to search for a specific program: Windows...
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Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion...
Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion...
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... Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • Order Status... • Ownership Transfer • International Ownership Transfer • Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty ...
... Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • Order Status... • Ownership Transfer • International Ownership Transfer • Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty ...
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• Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The BIOS is recommended. NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and...
• Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The BIOS is recommended. NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and...
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... toolbar Contains icons for quick access to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Use the Start menu to start software applications and to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to change...
... toolbar Contains icons for quick access to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Use the Start menu to start software applications and to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to change...
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... The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. The screen defaults to view your desktop. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To view the desktop by checking the desired boxes on the right side of the taskbar near the notification area to display...
... The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. The screen defaults to view your desktop. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To view the desktop by checking the desired boxes on the right side of the taskbar near the notification area to display...
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... then click Desktop (create shortcut). FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. HINT: If you delete an icon with an arrow, you are deleting the file or folder, not just a link to . 3 Highlight the...
... then click Desktop (create shortcut). FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. HINT: If you delete an icon with an arrow, you are deleting the file or folder, not just a link to . 3 Highlight the...
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... and follow the instructions provided. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display...
... and follow the instructions provided. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display...
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Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to: • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer to access your computer. 4 Select the length of time for your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK.
Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to: • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer to access your computer. 4 Select the length of time for your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK.
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... 23. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start...
... 23. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start...
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... improve your computer's performance and make programs run faster, and so on page 125 for you are installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on to enhance the performance of the options to monitor your computer's performance. Windows...
... improve your computer's performance and make programs run faster, and so on page 125 for you are installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on to enhance the performance of the options to monitor your computer's performance. Windows...
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Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen. As you increase the resolution, items appear ..., text and images appear larger. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display...
Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen. As you increase the resolution, items appear ..., text and images appear larger. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display...