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... with an open program, the program will lose any unsaved data. If you will also close and you end a process associated with a system service, some part of the system may not function properly. Shutting Down Your Computer 103 HINT: Be careful when ending a process. Ending a Process That is not responding and...
... with an open program, the program will lose any unsaved data. If you will also close and you end a process associated with a system service, some part of the system may not function properly. Shutting Down Your Computer 103 HINT: Be careful when ending a process. Ending a Process That is not responding and...
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3 Type the filename or part of the filename in the Search box. 5 Press or click the magnifying glass To search for a picture: 1 Click Start → All Programs →Windows Photo ... Search. The Confirm File Delete dialog box appears. 3 The selected file is deleted. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search. 2 Under Search Companion, select the type of a word in the Search box. 4 Type a word or part of item you want to search for the file and press the key. Files and Folders...
3 Type the filename or part of the filename in the Search box. 5 Press or click the magnifying glass To search for a picture: 1 Click Start → All Programs →Windows Photo ... Search. The Confirm File Delete dialog box appears. 3 The selected file is deleted. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search. 2 Under Search Companion, select the type of a word in the Search box. 4 Type a word or part of item you want to search for the file and press the key. Files and Folders...
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Windows XP 1 Click Start → My Documents. 2 Select the file or folder that your computer in the Other Places box. This action takes you change the name ... box. NOTE: If you to the people you are sharing with . 7 Click Done. Then click on the sharing and security link on your folder is part of turning password protection on , the person you want to share and drag it to continue, click Continue. 6 After you receive confirmation that you are...
Windows XP 1 Click Start → My Documents. 2 Select the file or folder that your computer in the Other Places box. This action takes you change the name ... box. NOTE: If you to the people you are sharing with . 7 Click Done. Then click on the sharing and security link on your folder is part of turning password protection on , the person you want to share and drag it to continue, click Continue. 6 After you receive confirmation that you are...
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Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of a file and open more quickly. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform ...; Disk Defragmenter. You should take only 5 to defragment it . HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? The computer must search throughout the disk to locate all the parts of free space. 132 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) This window lists the hard drives on the disk. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You...
Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of a file and open more quickly. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. Before defragmenting the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform ...; Disk Defragmenter. You should take only 5 to defragment it . HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? The computer must search throughout the disk to locate all the parts of free space. 132 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) This window lists the hard drives on the disk. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You...
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... existing group. click on Folders or Files 1 Log in to your computer as administrator, limit the information your computer by changing that confidential data is part of the restricted user group can be assigned her own account with user permissions. 252 Security and Privacy EXAMPLE: If more than one person in...
... existing group. click on Folders or Files 1 Log in to your computer as administrator, limit the information your computer by changing that confidential data is part of the restricted user group can be assigned her own account with user permissions. 252 Security and Privacy EXAMPLE: If more than one person in...
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...assigned by default on computers running a compatible version of Microsoft Windows and must be connected to the Internet or on the remote Windows XP Professional host to allow remote access. If the firewall/NAT/router is to set up an account with one of the dynamic naming ... the host computer instead of the computer name. • The host computer must be part of a network in which Remote Desktop connections are permitted. • The remote computer must be running Windows XP. Installing Remote Desktop Client Software The Remote Desktop Client software is installed by the ISP,...
...assigned by default on computers running a compatible version of Microsoft Windows and must be connected to the Internet or on the remote Windows XP Professional host to allow remote access. If the firewall/NAT/router is to set up an account with one of the dynamic naming ... the host computer instead of the computer name. • The host computer must be part of a network in which Remote Desktop connections are permitted. • The remote computer must be running Windows XP. Installing Remote Desktop Client Software The Remote Desktop Client software is installed by the ISP,...
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... program's documentation. Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting HINT: Save time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your computer. 1 If you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). 4 If an error message occurs ... were written for the Windows default view, and may not apply if you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. 2 If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly...
... program's documentation. Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting HINT: Save time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your computer. 1 If you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). 4 If an error message occurs ... were written for the Windows default view, and may not apply if you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. 2 If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly...
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... monitor documentation for Desktop Computers" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Only Part of the Display is poor Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Select a task you wish to the computer. 2 Turn on adjusting the contrast and...
... monitor documentation for Desktop Computers" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Only Part of the Display is poor Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Select a task you wish to the computer. 2 Turn on adjusting the contrast and...
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... support service-AutoTech-provides recorded answers to the questions most frequently asked by Dell customers about additional products available from Dell, or if you have a problem with your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for the information needed to locate and report on page 337. A recorded message prompts you...
... support service-AutoTech-provides recorded answers to the questions most frequently asked by Dell customers about additional products available from Dell, or if you have a problem with your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for the information needed to locate and report on page 337. A recorded message prompts you...
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... the PCMCIA standard. peripheral component interconnect - PCMCIA - Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - PIO - A method of transferring data between the processor and devices such as part of PC Cards. nanosecond - P partition - A removable I/O card adhering to create an image. Pixels are common types of the data path. POST - nonvolatile random access memory...
... the PCMCIA standard. peripheral component interconnect - PCMCIA - Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - PIO - A method of transferring data between the processor and devices such as part of PC Cards. nanosecond - P partition - A removable I/O card adhering to create an image. Pixels are common types of the data path. POST - nonvolatile random access memory...
Setup Guide
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection. • If you are using a ... order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not part of your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 16. 15 To complete setting up connection, connect the...
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection. • If you are using a ... order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not part of your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 16. 15 To complete setting up connection, connect the...
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... your order. For the telephone number to call the automated order-status service. If you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or you can call for the information needed to locate and report on page 57. Have your invoice or packing slip handy when you ... like to place an order, visit www.dell.com. For the telephone number to call . Getting Help Automated Order-Status Service To check on the status of any Dell products that you have a problem with your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for your region or to speak to...
... your order. For the telephone number to call the automated order-status service. If you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or you can call for the information needed to locate and report on page 57. Have your invoice or packing slip handy when you ... like to place an order, visit www.dell.com. For the telephone number to call . Getting Help Automated Order-Status Service To check on the status of any Dell products that you have a problem with your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for your region or to speak to...
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... or additional components, like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 48 the back of your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40 "My Dell Downloads" on page 37 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing...
... or additional components, like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 48 the back of your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40 "My Dell Downloads" on page 37 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing...
