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... Broadband Modem Cable . . 99 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 100 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating System 100 Wireless Local Area Network 101 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection . 101 Checking...What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 106 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 107 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 107 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 108 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 108 12 Securing Your Computer 111 Security...
... Broadband Modem Cable . . 99 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 100 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating System 100 Wireless Local Area Network 101 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection . 101 Checking...What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 106 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 107 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 107 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 108 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 108 12 Securing Your Computer 111 Security...
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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 ...start 135 The computer 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 ...start 135 The computer 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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... What Is a Driver 147 Identifying Drivers 148 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 149 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems . . 152 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Operating System 153 Using Windows Vista System Restore 153 Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration 155 Using the...
... What Is a Driver 147 Identifying Drivers 148 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 149 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems . . 152 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Operating System 153 Using Windows Vista System Restore 153 Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration 155 Using the...
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Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 158 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 158 Using Dell™ PC Restore 159 Using the Operating System Media 161 14 Adding and Replacing Parts 163 Before You Begin 163 Recommended Tools 163 Turning Off Your Computer 164 Before Working Inside Your ...
Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 158 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 158 Using Dell™ PC Restore 159 Using the Operating System Media 161 14 Adding and Replacing Parts 163 Before You Begin 163 Recommended Tools 163 Turning Off Your Computer 164 Before Working Inside Your ...
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... 17 NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to reinstall your operating system. What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® Licence Label Find It...Licence NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License labels are located on the License Label if you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. • Use the product key...
... 17 NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to reinstall your operating system. What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® Licence Label Find It...Licence NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License labels are located on the License Label if you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. • Use the product key...
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..., optical drives, and USB Notebook System Software. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - If you reinstall the operating system on your computer, you should also reinstall 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business courses, and frequently asked questions...the appropriate support • Community - appropriate for your configuration, 3 Select your operating system and providing critical updates for your language, and then click Find operating system and support for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Downloads, or under Downloads Search, search...
..., optical drives, and USB Notebook System Software. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - If you reinstall the operating system on your computer, you should also reinstall 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business courses, and frequently asked questions...the appropriate support • Community - appropriate for your configuration, 3 Select your operating system and providing critical updates for your language, and then click Find operating system and support for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Downloads, or under Downloads Search, search...
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... Your Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Operating System" on your computer to the operating system you can use it to restore your operating system. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. NOTE: The color of your operating system, use one of the following methods... For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your computer. After you received operating system media with your computer. Finding Information 21 Your operating system product key label is already installed on...
... Your Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Operating System" on your computer to the operating system you can use it to restore your operating system. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. NOTE: The color of your operating system, use one of the following methods... For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your computer. After you received operating system media with your computer. Finding Information 21 Your operating system product key label is already installed on...
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... with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Solid blue: The battery is almost fully charged. - Flashing blue: The battery is charging. - light operates as follows: If the computer is connected to indicate battery charge status. Solid amber: The battery charge is low. - The 8-in the notification...WiFi status light - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a battery, the light operates as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. 28 About Your Computer NOTE: The card with your card. If the computer is running on...
... with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Solid blue: The battery is almost fully charged. - Flashing blue: The battery is charging. - light operates as follows: If the computer is connected to indicate battery charge status. Solid amber: The battery charge is low. - The 8-in the notification...WiFi status light - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a battery, the light operates as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. 28 About Your Computer NOTE: The card with your card. If the computer is running on...
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...the power button until the computer turns off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn ...on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect™" on page 74). About Your Computer 29 KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the ...
...the power button until the computer turns off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn ...on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect™" on page 74). About Your Computer 29 KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the ...
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... ISP may have already obtained setup information from an ISP. 5 Click Next. If you do not have an ISP icon on the screen to the operating system your ISP. 38 Setting Up Your Computer Otherwise, follow the instructions on page 125. If you cannot connect to select, contact your computer is...
... ISP may have already obtained setup information from an ISP. 5 Click Next. If you do not have an ISP icon on the screen to the operating system your ISP. 38 Setting Up Your Computer Otherwise, follow the instructions on page 125. If you cannot connect to select, contact your computer is...
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... window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up modem or ISDN. Microsoft® Windows® XP The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from an old computer to a new computer. NOTE: If you do you want to... a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up , depending on the screen and use your operating system "wizards" to help you want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete...
... window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up modem or ISDN. Microsoft® Windows® XP The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from an old computer to a new computer. NOTE: If you do you want to... a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up , depending on the screen and use your operating system "wizards" to help you want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete...
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For transferring information to the input/output (I will use the optional Operating System media for the file transfer: 1 Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Files ... computer for this process or you can create a wizard disk with certain computers. Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media. This media is this time. 40 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: You can transfer information from an old computer...
For transferring information to the input/output (I will use the optional Operating System media for the file transfer: 1 Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Files ... computer for this process or you can create a wizard disk with certain computers. Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media. This media is this time. 40 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: You can transfer information from an old computer...
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... collected files and settings and applies them to transfer? Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Media To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System media, you must create a wizard disk that will allow you to create a backup image file to...8594; Next. 4 On the Which computer is this? 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 want to removable media. To transfer...
... collected files and settings and applies them to transfer? Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Media To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System media, you must create a wizard disk that will allow you to create a backup image file to...8594; Next. 4 On the Which computer is this? 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 want to removable media. To transfer...
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...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?). Follow the instructions on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. screen, select the method you... connect a printer to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in progress. 2 On the Where are...
...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?). Follow the instructions on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. screen, select the method you... connect a printer to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in progress. 2 On the Where are...
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... computer is compatible with a USB cable. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 3 2 USB connector on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is turned on printer 44 Setting Up Your Computer If you purchased a printer cable at...
... computer is compatible with a USB cable. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 3 2 USB connector on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is turned on printer 44 Setting Up Your Computer If you purchased a printer cable at...
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...protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help you install the printer driver: If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel, then follow these steps: a Click Start→ Printers and Faxes. See "... the documentation that can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions. 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help prevent damage to your computer is running the Windows Vista™...
...protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help you install the printer driver: If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel, then follow these steps: a Click Start→ Printers and Faxes. See "... the documentation that can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions. 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help prevent damage to your computer is running the Windows Vista™...
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...to connected devices when AC power is approved by nearby lightning strikes. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to the hard drive may result in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and...constant level. Line conditioners are designed to a UPS. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against ...
...to connected devices when AC power is approved by nearby lightning strikes. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to the hard drive may result in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and...constant level. Line conditioners are designed to a UPS. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against ...
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.... 48 Using the Display for your display, perform the steps in the following section that is using. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on... program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. You can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to the operating system your computer is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to offer the...
.... 48 Using the Display for your display, perform the steps in the following section that is using. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on... program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. You can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to the operating system your computer is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to offer the...
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...For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. Windows logo key and Starts Windows Explorer. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery...Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to a network). Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 51
...For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. Windows logo key and Starts Windows Explorer. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery...Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to a network). Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 51
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... pad settings. 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to the operating system your computer is using.
... pad settings. 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to the operating system your computer is using.