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13 Troubleshooting 115 Dell Technical Update Service 115 Dell Diagnostics 115 Dell Support Center 120 Dell Support 3 120 Dell PC Tune-Up 121 Dell PC Checkup 122 Dell Network Assistant 122 DellConnect 122 Drive Problems 123 Optical drive problems 123 Hard drive problems 124 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 125 Error Messages 127 ... stops responding 135 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 135 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 135 A solid blue screen appears 136 Dell MediaDirect problems 136 8 Contents
13 Troubleshooting 115 Dell Technical Update Service 115 Dell Diagnostics 115 Dell Support Center 120 Dell Support 3 120 Dell PC Tune-Up 121 Dell PC Checkup 122 Dell Network Assistant 122 DellConnect 122 Drive Problems 123 Optical drive problems 123 Hard drive problems 124 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 125 Error Messages 127 ... stops responding 135 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 135 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 135 A solid blue screen appears 136 Dell MediaDirect problems 136 8 Contents
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...Repair or Credit . . . . . 196 Before You Call 197 Contacting Dell 199 18 Specifications 201 19 Appendix 211 Using the System Setup Program 211 Viewing the System Setup Screen 212 System Setup Screen 212 Commonly Used Options 212 Cleaning Your Computer 214 Computer, Keyboard, and ...Display 214 Touch Pad 215 Mouse 215 Media 216 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 216 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 217...
...Repair or Credit . . . . . 196 Before You Call 197 Contacting Dell 199 18 Specifications 201 19 Appendix 211 Using the System Setup Program 211 Viewing the System Setup Screen 212 System Setup Screen 212 Commonly Used Options 212 Cleaning Your Computer 214 Computer, Keyboard, and ...Display 214 Touch Pad 215 Mouse 215 Media 216 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 216 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 217...
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... Center from the icon on the screen. Finding Information 19 For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on the screen. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Center hints - This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment The Dell Support Center is an automated upgrade and notification system installed...
... Center from the icon on the screen. Finding Information 19 For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on the screen. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Center hints - This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment The Dell Support Center is an automated upgrade and notification system installed...
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What Are You Looking For? • Information on page 189. 20 Finding Information The taskbar is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar, and select Help. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet Find It Here Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your screen.
What Are You Looking For? • Information on page 189. 20 Finding Information The taskbar is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar, and select Help. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet Find It Here Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your screen.
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... Based on selections that you can view the type of video controller installed in your computer has one of several different video controller configurations. Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer, as well as the other hardware components. To determine your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Click Start , and...
... Based on selections that you can view the type of video controller installed in your computer has one of several different video controller configurations. Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer, as well as the other hardware components. To determine your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Click Start , and...
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... any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to step 6. NOTE: If you want to select one . Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection...
... any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to step 6. NOTE: If you want to select one . Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection...
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.... • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up , depending on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to a new computer. For instructions, see the following section that your computer is running. Transferring Information...
.... • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up , depending on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to a new computer. For instructions, see the following section that your computer is running. Transferring Information...
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...; All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is optional and may not be included with the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. To ...two computers, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in certain countries. screen, click I /O) ports of the two computers. Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media NOTE: This procedure...
...; All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is optional and may not be included with the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. To ...two computers, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in certain countries. screen, click I /O) ports of the two computers. Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media NOTE: This procedure...
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... 1 On the Now go to your new computer. When all of the settings and files have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. screen, select the method you want to transfer and click Next. To copy data from the old computer: 1 On the old... computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you chose for transferring your settings and files and click Next. After the information has been copied, ...
... 1 On the Now go to your new computer. When all of the settings and files have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. screen, select the method you want to transfer and click Next. To copy data from the old computer: 1 On the old... computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you chose for transferring your settings and files and click Next. After the information has been copied, ...
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...; System Tools→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this ? screen, select the items you want to transfer and click Next. After the information has been copied, the Completing... the Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click Finish. screen, click Old Computer→ Next. 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 7 On the What do not click Next. 7 ...
...; System Tools→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this ? screen, select the items you want to transfer and click Next. After the information has been copied, the Completing... the Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click Finish. screen, click Old Computer→ Next. 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 7 On the What do not click Next. 7 ...
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...Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you chose for transferring your new computer. Follow the instructions provided on the screen. Setting Up Your Computer 43 See the documentation that came with the printer for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files... From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support...
...Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you chose for transferring your new computer. Follow the instructions provided on the screen. Setting Up Your Computer 43 See the documentation that came with the printer for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files... From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support...
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...Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video... bar to the left/right to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of images on the screen by adjusting display resolution. You can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. As you want to the operating system your display, perform the steps in ...
...Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video... bar to the left/right to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of images on the screen by adjusting display resolution. You can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. As you want to the operating system your display, perform the steps in ...
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... on the display. Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you would use a mouse. 1 2 1 touch pad 2 silk screen depicting scrolling capabilities • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on...
... on the display. Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you would use a mouse. 1 2 1 touch pad 2 silk screen depicting scrolling capabilities • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on...
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...drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 60 for ...information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you use the computer. NOTE:...
...drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 60 for ...information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you use the computer. NOTE:...
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You can manually adjust the camera settings. 1 Right-click the icon in the notification area and click QuickCapture. The QuickCapture window on the screen shows you want to record. For more information about camera settings and other camera-related topics, see the camera's Video Software Help file (see "Accessing ...
You can manually adjust the camera settings. 1 Right-click the icon in the notification area and click QuickCapture. The QuickCapture window on the screen shows you want to record. For more information about camera settings and other camera-related topics, see the camera's Video Software Help file (see "Accessing ...
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... the speakers are familiar with CD recording techniques. Either click the QuickSet icon in the Volume Mixer window. You can erase the data on the screen. For a list of the blank space to finalize the recording. • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that have MP3 software installed. •... Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on volume control options, click Help in the notification area and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to practice CD recording until you are muted, you can also use blank CD-RWs to test...
... the speakers are familiar with CD recording techniques. Either click the QuickSet icon in the Volume Mixer window. You can erase the data on the screen. For a list of the blank space to finalize the recording. • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that have MP3 software installed. •... Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on volume control options, click Help in the notification area and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to practice CD recording until you are muted, you can also use blank CD-RWs to test...
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... Windows Vista Start button , click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on multimedia playback mode for Dell MediaDirect to reduce the resolution setting. 4 In the drop-down menu under Color quality, click Medium (16 bit...
... Windows Vista Start button , click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on multimedia playback mode for Dell MediaDirect to reduce the resolution setting. 4 In the drop-down menu under Color quality, click Medium (16 bit...
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... your video card. Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution.
... your video card. Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution.
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... removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in range or to get more information about how to prepare for connecting to open the wireless network properties screen. 104 Setting Up and Using Networks See "Wireless Local Area Network" on your computer, different wireless configuration utilities may manage your network devices:... then search for that is already installed. The software is installed in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card that name on page 101.
... removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in range or to get more information about how to prepare for connecting to open the wireless network properties screen. 104 Setting Up and Using Networks See "Wireless Local Area Network" on your computer, different wireless configuration utilities may manage your network devices:... then search for that is already installed. The software is installed in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card that name on page 101.
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...the wireless network that appear on your screen. NOTE: If you select a secure network, you turn the wireless networking function on page 19) Completing the Connection to that network. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you...computer is not configured) is connected to the WLAN When you turn the wireless activity indicator on . For specific information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then select Help. If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is...
...the wireless network that appear on your screen. NOTE: If you select a secure network, you turn the wireless networking function on page 19) Completing the Connection to that network. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you...computer is not configured) is connected to the WLAN When you turn the wireless activity indicator on . For specific information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then select Help. If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is...
