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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 ... Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 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...
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 ... Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 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...
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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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...desktop, you can click the Start button to access resources, programs, and specialized tools for managing the way Windows appears and functions on the left side of Windows, but it is consistently located on your computer. Start button From the Start button menu, you can access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support... • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start...
...desktop, you can click the Start button to access resources, programs, and specialized tools for managing the way Windows appears and functions on the left side of Windows, but it is consistently located on your computer. Start button From the Start button menu, you can access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support... • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start...
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... devices installed on the screen. 24 Finding Information To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to documentation for your computer. It also provides access 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 ...
... devices installed on the screen. 24 Finding Information To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to documentation for your computer. It also provides access 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 ...
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...and Maintenance→ System to view 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 diagnose problems. You ...can also view more details about your computer information. Finding Information 25 Basic...
...and Maintenance→ System to view 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 diagnose problems. You ...can also view more details about your computer information. Finding Information 25 Basic...
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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 Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel. FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
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 Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel. FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
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...and configuration information. 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. Exporting System Information as a Text File 1 Click Start or ... the Components category. 3 Click the device category to expand the Components category. Finding Information 27 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Windows® XP Click Start...
...and configuration information. 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. Exporting System Information as a Text File 1 Click Start or ... the Components category. 3 Click the device category to expand the Components category. Finding Information 27 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Windows® XP Click Start...
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...of the program and click Search. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help ...and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more ...
...of the program and click Search. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help ...and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more ...
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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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... 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 ...
... 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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..." on page 301. Use the system setup program to update your computer's current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. NOTE: Although your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS,.... • 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.
..." on page 301. Use the system setup program to update your computer's current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. NOTE: Although your computer's time, date, or password can be changed using the BIOS,.... • 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.
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...representing minimized windows for open minimized windows on the desktop, or to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. The taskbar provides quick access to change computer settings. Taskbar Start button Quick Launch toolbar taskbar ... usually located at the bottom of the taskbar are: Start button Provides access to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your...
...representing minimized windows for open minimized windows on the desktop, or to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. The taskbar provides quick access to change computer settings. Taskbar Start button Quick Launch toolbar taskbar ... usually located at the bottom of the taskbar are: Start button Provides access to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your...
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... Customize the taskbar by checking the desired boxes on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program ... tab. Click the arrow on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to view your desktop. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Click the required icon to temporarily display the hidden icons. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about...
... Customize the taskbar by checking the desired boxes on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program ... tab. Click the arrow on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to view your desktop. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Click the required icon to temporarily display the hidden icons. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about...
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.... 4 Click Next. 5 Name the shortcut, and then click Finish. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. HINT: If you delete an icon with an arrow...
.... 4 Click Next. 5 Name the shortcut, and then click Finish. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. HINT: If you delete an icon with an arrow...
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... the available options and follow the 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 The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. Windows® XP...
... the available options and follow the 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 The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. Windows® XP...
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4 Select the length of time for your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to: • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer to access your computer. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK.
4 Select the length of time for your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to: • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer to access your computer. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK.
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The programs available on the Start menu depend on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click an open area of...menu by selecting the desired option on the Start menu tab. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on page 23. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 99.
The programs available on the Start menu depend on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click an open area of...menu by selecting the desired option on the Start menu tab. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on page 23. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 99.
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... Tools. 2 Select one of your computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Use options provided to your computer. Customizing Your Computer Settings 1 Click Start or → Control Panel. 2 Select a category. Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for you are installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance...
... Tools. 2 Select one of your computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Use options provided to your computer. Customizing Your Computer Settings 1 Click Start or → Control Panel. 2 Select a category. Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for you are installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance...
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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. ... back to offer the best performance with your display. 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...
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. ... back to offer the best performance with your display. 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...