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... Drives and Optical Drive Media 126 Managing Your Computer Performance 127 Windows Vista 127 Windows® XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing...
... Drives and Optical Drive Media 126 Managing Your Computer Performance 127 Windows Vista 127 Windows® XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing...
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... ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. See the manufacturer's documentation for your computer, the settings adjust automatically to one not supported by your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Unsupported resolution or color settings: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for this information. Access the Display...
... ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. See the manufacturer's documentation for your computer, the settings adjust automatically to one not supported by your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Unsupported resolution or color settings: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for this information. Access the Display...
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... configurations, two or more information, see www.displayport.org. Doing so can be configured to end users. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. DisplayPort is ... two-way audio and video for systems with a group of leading PC, graphics, and semiconductor companies, has developed an open-standards based, royaltyfree, and extensible interface, DisplayPort, suited for delivering flat panel display technology to enable NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) or ATI...
... configurations, two or more information, see www.displayport.org. Doing so can be configured to end users. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. DisplayPort is ... two-way audio and video for systems with a group of leading PC, graphics, and semiconductor companies, has developed an open-standards based, royaltyfree, and extensible interface, DisplayPort, suited for delivering flat panel display technology to enable NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) or ATI...
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... will allow for this storage area. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM...
... will allow for this storage area. Solid-State Drive (SSD) A solid-state drive (SSD) is often called a RAM-drive. 78 Drives and Media Unlike flash-based memory cards, an SSD emulates a hard disk drive, thus easily replacing it in most applications. An SSD using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM...
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...monitoring and control of the components. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of...or permanent component damage. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel. Software Based Performance Tuning NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a PC protocol for computer performance to detect problems. FOR MORE ...
...monitoring and control of the components. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of...or permanent component damage. Improperly configuring these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of the NVIDIA Control Panel. Software Based Performance Tuning NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a PC protocol for computer performance to detect problems. FOR MORE ...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may vary based on the screen. Install the required software according to the Network From your router. Actual steps may have been shipped with installation media, which usually ...
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may vary based on the screen. Install the required software according to the Network From your router. Actual steps may have been shipped with installation media, which usually ...
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... a public wireless network one time, and whenever you must enter the network's WEP or WPA encryption key when prompted. NOTE: Your available selections may differ based on page 155. HINT: Follow the instructions for connecting to your network and is established when the wireless router is within the range of the...
... a public wireless network one time, and whenever you must enter the network's WEP or WPA encryption key when prompted. NOTE: Your available selections may differ based on page 155. HINT: Follow the instructions for connecting to your network and is established when the wireless router is within the range of the...
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.... It is based on the IEEE 802.16 standard, which is also called WirelessMAN and provides fixed and laptop connectivity without the need for Microwave Access) is a standardsbased telecommunications technology that provides wireless data. HINT: Dell offers an easy method for getting ...enables delivery of -sight with the utility. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 161 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless→ Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on all computers. WiMAX NOTE: WiMAX is expected in the Windows 2 Click Connect. 3 Follow ...
.... It is based on the IEEE 802.16 standard, which is also called WirelessMAN and provides fixed and laptop connectivity without the need for Microwave Access) is a standardsbased telecommunications technology that provides wireless data. HINT: Dell offers an easy method for getting ...enables delivery of -sight with the utility. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 161 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless→ Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on all computers. WiMAX NOTE: WiMAX is expected in the Windows 2 Click Connect. 3 Follow ...
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... Wireless Network Name (SSID). Your wireless router uses an administrator password and wireless network name (Service Set Identifier [SSID]), which are more secure than a password-based system because the encryption key changes dynamically.
... Wireless Network Name (SSID). Your wireless router uses an administrator password and wireless network name (Service Set Identifier [SSID]), which are more secure than a password-based system because the encryption key changes dynamically.
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... sure that the e-mail messages you to highlight the message. 3 On the toolbar, click Delete. no other information from Message. This creates a simple e-mail rule based on the name of the person on page 178). • Reduce spam. • Protect against viruses and phishing. • Avoid opening e-mail attachments. 194 E-mail...
... sure that the e-mail messages you to highlight the message. 3 On the toolbar, click Delete. no other information from Message. This creates a simple e-mail rule based on the name of the person on page 178). • Reduce spam. • Protect against viruses and phishing. • Avoid opening e-mail attachments. 194 E-mail...
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You can view and print digital photos, play CDs and DVDs, create your computer to a TV and adjusting the display settings based on the type of connection, see "Connecting Your Computer to a laptop media device, such as digital cameras, projectors, MP3 Players, and TVs. FOR MORE INFORMATION:... you can be used for data, music or videos. Depending on page 215. Multimedia (CDs/DVDs, 5.1 Audio, MP3s, TVs, Digital Cameras, and Projectors) Overview Most Dell computers come with a CD/DVD player/recorder, which can also connect other media devices, such as an MP3 player. Multimedia 203
You can view and print digital photos, play CDs and DVDs, create your computer to a TV and adjusting the display settings based on the type of connection, see "Connecting Your Computer to a laptop media device, such as digital cameras, projectors, MP3 Players, and TVs. FOR MORE INFORMATION:... you can be used for data, music or videos. Depending on page 215. Multimedia (CDs/DVDs, 5.1 Audio, MP3s, TVs, Digital Cameras, and Projectors) Overview Most Dell computers come with a CD/DVD player/recorder, which can also connect other media devices, such as an MP3 player. Multimedia 203
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... Computer to use. 2 Ensure that you have the correct video and audio adapters and cables. 3 Turn off the TV, the audio devices, and the computer. 4 Based on the type of connection selected, connect the video adapters and cables. 5 Connect the audio cables that are available to work with the TV. See...
... Computer to use. 2 Ensure that you have the correct video and audio adapters and cables. 3 Turn off the TV, the audio devices, and the computer. 4 Based on the type of connection selected, connect the video adapters and cables. 5 Connect the audio cables that are available to work with the TV. See...
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... TV. 3 Then turn the TV on. 4 Next, turn on the computer to allow it to detect the connection to : • Select the appropriate input source based on the type of connectors as an available external display. Before selecting S/PDIF digital audio, ensure that your TV has multiple input connectors, it Multiple...
... TV. 3 Then turn the TV on. 4 Next, turn on the computer to allow it to detect the connection to : • Select the appropriate input source based on the type of connectors as an available external display. Before selecting S/PDIF digital audio, ensure that your TV has multiple input connectors, it Multiple...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about input settings, see the documentation that came with your TV for the incoming signal based on how you have connected from the TV remote control. Select the source for the input signal that corresponds to the input that you to ...
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about input settings, see the documentation that came with your TV for the incoming signal based on how you have connected from the TV remote control. Select the source for the input signal that corresponds to the input that you to ...
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...encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 4 If you run a complete test on your computer is located at...click the applicable tab described in the system. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. NOTE: Select Test System to 20 minutes. NOTE: The Service Tag for more thorough ...Used to test a specific device or customize the tests to select tests based on a symptom of devices on page 337.
...encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 4 If you run a complete test on your computer is located at...click the applicable tab described in the system. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. NOTE: Select Test System to 20 minutes. NOTE: The Service Tag for more thorough ...Used to test a specific device or customize the tests to select tests based on a symptom of devices on page 337.
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... live chat, phone and E-mail. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer and available from the Dell Support Center icon on your computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. Troubleshooting 285 Describes the test ...and may not display the names of the test and any error conditions encountered. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to...
... live chat, phone and E-mail. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer and available from the Dell Support Center icon on your computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. Troubleshooting 285 Describes the test ...and may not display the names of the test and any error conditions encountered. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to...
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... data moving at speeds of network cables together), directly to a cable modem, or a DSL modem or to or from the port. Pin Ethernet 10/100 Base - Cable plugged into this port can lead either to a network hub (a junction box that can wire lots of either 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000...
... data moving at speeds of network cables together), directly to a cable modem, or a DSL modem or to or from the port. Pin Ethernet 10/100 Base - Cable plugged into this port can lead either to a network hub (a junction box that can wire lots of either 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000...
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... is convenient for you can find contact information on your area. Contacting Dell For customers in your need. 5 Choose the method of the page. 4 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may...
... is convenient for you can find contact information on your area. Contacting Dell For customers in your need. 5 Choose the method of the page. 4 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may...
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... voltage level. A connector used to authenticate a user on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of the platform base that serves as the motherboard. A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024. A video standard for video cards and...
... voltage level. A connector used to authenticate a user on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of the platform base that serves as the motherboard. A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024. A video standard for video cards and...
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... down your computer. 352 ultra extended graphics array - Text editors do not usually provide word wrap or formatting functionality (the option to 1600 x 1200. A hardware-based security feature that supports resolutions up to underline, change fonts, and so on a metal sheath around each pair of time when there is turned on...
... down your computer. 352 ultra extended graphics array - Text editors do not usually provide word wrap or formatting functionality (the option to 1600 x 1200. A hardware-based security feature that supports resolutions up to underline, change fonts, and so on a metal sheath around each pair of time when there is turned on...