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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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...; Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on the left ...
...; Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on the left ...
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... field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question, and then press 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 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. It also ...
... field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question, and then press 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 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. It also ...
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...more details about your computer through the Control Panel (see "Control Panel" on your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information and to view your computer information. Finding... Information 25 Windows® XP User's Guides To view the user's guides available on page 26). Basic Information Click Start → Help and Support...
...more details about your computer through the Control Panel (see "Control Panel" on your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information and to view your computer information. Finding... Information 25 Windows® XP User's Guides To view the user's guides available on page 26). Basic Information Click Start → Help and Support...
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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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Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Exporting System Information as a Text File 1 Click Start .... 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. Double click Components to view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. Device Specifications 1 Click Start...
Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Exporting System Information as a Text File 1 Click Start .... 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. Double click Components to view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. Device Specifications 1 Click Start...
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... Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the following sources: Device guides Windows ... connecting to view available programs. If a program is available in the Search field. 3 Press . See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in basic networking. Programs Installed on page 149. 28 Finding Information The device guide provides helpful ...
... Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the following sources: Device guides Windows ... connecting to view available programs. If a program is available in the Search field. 3 Press . See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in basic networking. Programs Installed on page 149. 28 Finding Information The device guide provides helpful ...
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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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...System 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 ...
...System 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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... configuration, such as the amount of system memory. • 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more...
... configuration, such as the amount of system memory. • 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more...
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... menu to start software applications and to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Taskbar Start button Quick Launch toolbar taskbar button notification area Overview The Windows taskbar is usually located at the bottom of the...
... menu to start software applications and to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Taskbar Start button Quick Launch toolbar taskbar button notification area Overview The Windows taskbar is usually located at the bottom of the...
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... icon to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. The screen defaults to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties.The Taskbar...
... icon to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. The screen defaults to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties.The Taskbar...
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... using: Windows Explorer or Desktop. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to . 3 Highlight the file or folder, and click OK. 4 Click Next. 5 Name...
... using: Windows Explorer or Desktop. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to . 3 Highlight the file or folder, and click OK. 4 Click Next. 5 Name...
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... 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. The Display Properties window...
... 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. The Display Properties window...
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4 Select the length of time for your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer. Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to access your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop
4 Select the length of time for your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer. Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to access your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop
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... "Shutting Down Your Computer" on the Start menu tab. The programs available on the Start menu depend on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer.
... "Shutting Down Your Computer" on the Start menu tab. The programs available on the Start menu depend on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer.
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... space on your hard drive or rearrange items on your hard drive to make changes to your computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the available options in the Task area to ... 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. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 2 Select ...
... space on your hard drive or rearrange items on your hard drive to make changes to your computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the available options in the Task area to ... 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. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 2 Select ...
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Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246... the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you...
Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246... the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you...