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... your operating system and support for your Dell computer. and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. Upgrade information for correct operation of your computer, you reinstall the operating system for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, optical drives,...- NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website • Upgrades - Finding Information 13 Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- What Are You Looking For? updates appropriate for your ...
... your operating system and support for your Dell computer. and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. Upgrade information for correct operation of your computer, you reinstall the operating system for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, optical drives,...- NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website • Upgrades - Finding Information 13 Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- What Are You Looking For? updates appropriate for your ...
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What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows Vista™ • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find it Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 14 Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows Vista™ • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find it Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 14 Finding Information
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...and networking features not available in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image. • In extended desktop mode, you are not using it was in Windows XP The Microsoft Windows XP power management features can drag objects from one screen to security...Management Options in prior to the operating state it . When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, it was in prior to support.dell.com. When the computer exits from standby mode, it returns to the operating state it returns to entering standby mode. NOTE: The procedures to...
...and networking features not available in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image. • In extended desktop mode, you are not using it was in Windows XP The Microsoft Windows XP power management features can drag objects from one screen to security...Management Options in prior to the operating state it . When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, it was in prior to support.dell.com. When the computer exits from standby mode, it returns to the operating state it returns to entering standby mode. NOTE: The procedures to...
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...mode, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse. To set standby mode to exit hibernate mode. To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it was in hibernate mode, pressing a key on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. Hibernate Mode...to a reserved area on your hibernate settings on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to entering hibernate mode. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on the hard...
...mode, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse. To set standby mode to exit hibernate mode. To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it was in hibernate mode, pressing a key on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. Hibernate Mode...to a reserved area on your hibernate settings on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to entering hibernate mode. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on the hard...
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...Computer 39 Windows Vista has three main default power management modes: • Balanced • Power Saver • High Performance Dell has added a fourth, Dell-Recommended mode that sets power management to the most typical settings for the majority of inactivity, click Start and click the off... activate standby mode without a period of our customers. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode (Standby or Hibernate), the Windows desktop is the default "off" state for Windows Vista. This is the currently active plan.To display additional power plans, click the arrow at...
...Computer 39 Windows Vista has three main default power management modes: • Balanced • Power Saver • High Performance Dell has added a fourth, Dell-Recommended mode that sets power management to the most typical settings for the majority of inactivity, click Start and click the off... activate standby mode without a period of our customers. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode (Standby or Hibernate), the Windows desktop is the default "off" state for Windows Vista. This is the currently active plan.To display additional power plans, click the arrow at...
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... mode. For additional information, go to a reserved area on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it entered hibernate mode. Pressing a key on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer... window: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System and Maintenance→ Power Options. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is enabled.
... mode. For additional information, go to a reserved area on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it entered hibernate mode. Pressing a key on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer... window: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System and Maintenance→ Power Options. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is enabled.
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...exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Windows Vista™ desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on your desktop or if you want to connect to step 6. NOTE: If you are having problems connecting... to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer. If you do you want...
...exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Windows Vista™ desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on your desktop or if you want to connect to step 6. NOTE: If you are having problems connecting... to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer. If you do you want...
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...diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to test displays in Lockups and Software Problems (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is... known to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 174 to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance...
...diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to test displays in Lockups and Software Problems (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is... known to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 174 to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance...
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... the boot sequence for the option you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Runs the stand-alone memory test Runs System Diagnostics Exits the Diagnostics Troubleshooting Tools 87 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long... from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer and try again. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for one time only. then, shut down and restart ...
... the boot sequence for the option you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Runs the stand-alone memory test Runs System Diagnostics Exits the Diagnostics Troubleshooting Tools 87 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long... from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer and try again. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for one time only. then, shut down and restart ...
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...System Restore ("Restoring Your Operating System" on page 93) to return your administrator to the operating state that existed before you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Computer→ System Properties→ Device Manager. NOTE: The ... System" on page 93) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. If this is your first time to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation ...
...System Restore ("Restoring Your Operating System" on page 93) to return your administrator to the operating state that existed before you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Computer→ System Properties→ Device Manager. NOTE: The ... System" on page 93) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. If this is your first time to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation ...
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... CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on your computer and try again. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; To reinstall Windows, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. The options can...
... CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on your computer and try again. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; To reinstall Windows, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. The options can...
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... long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Turning Off Your Computer" on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. NOTICE: Unless you are prompted, this program. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that you must watch...
... long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Turning Off Your Computer" on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. NOTICE: Unless you are prompted, this program. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that you must watch...
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... to the boot menu. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Each device has a number next to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press..., continue to wait until you see page 174). 1 If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the Dell Drivers and Utilities media, but you want the computer to boot from the CD drive so that you must be used for example, to tell...
... to the boot menu. Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Each device has a number next to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press..., continue to wait until you see page 174). 1 If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the Dell Drivers and Utilities media, but you want the computer to boot from the CD drive so that you must be used for example, to tell...
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...Locate the BIOS update file for your desktop and is titled the same as the download BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the safety instructions located in ...the Product Information Guide. 182 Appendix The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to your desktop. 7 Click Close ...file icon appears on -screen instructions. The file downloads to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this program to download...
...Locate the BIOS update file for your desktop and is titled the same as the download BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the safety instructions located in ...the Product Information Guide. 182 Appendix The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to your desktop. 7 Click Close ...file icon appears on -screen instructions. The file downloads to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this program to download...
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... information in the computer. A technology in -line memory module - Also referred to as a printer. DVD recordable - A circuit board with common rules and procedures for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. DIN connector - Computers that allows certain types of computers, programs, and devices on a network that allows the operating system to... to the domain to gain access to DVD+RW (rewritable DVDs) discs. 192 Glossary driver - DSL - drive that can speed up operations that connects to a desktop workspace.
... information in the computer. A technology in -line memory module - Also referred to as a printer. DVD recordable - A circuit board with common rules and procedures for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. DIN connector - Computers that allows certain types of computers, programs, and devices on a network that allows the operating system to... to the domain to gain access to DVD+RW (rewritable DVDs) discs. 192 Glossary driver - DSL - drive that can speed up operations that connects to a desktop workspace.
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... computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is embedded with a processor and a memory chip. Also, you call Dell for video cards and controllers. Prevent voltage spikes, such as a handheld digital device or digital camera to save energy. synchronous dynamic ...random-access memory - A program that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to your Windows desktop and doubleclick the icon, you delete a shortcut, the original file is synchronized with most Windows software packages. Setup program differs...
... computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is embedded with a processor and a memory chip. Also, you call Dell for video cards and controllers. Prevent voltage spikes, such as a handheld digital device or digital camera to save energy. synchronous dynamic ...random-access memory - A program that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to your Windows desktop and doubleclick the icon, you delete a shortcut, the original file is synchronized with most Windows software packages. Setup program differs...
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... provide Internet access. wireless local area network. WWAN - watt-hour - To write-protect a 3.5-inch floppy disk, slide its socket. 204 Glossary turned on the Windows desktop.
... provide Internet access. wireless local area network. WWAN - watt-hour - To write-protect a 3.5-inch floppy disk, slide its socket. 204 Glossary turned on the Windows desktop.
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... blank, 79 clone mode, 35 connect DVI, 33-34 connect TV, 33-34 connect two, 33-34 connect VGA, 33-34 display settings, 35 extended desktop mode, 35 hard to read, 80 motherboard. See system board mouse problems, 72 N network Network Setup Wizard, 54 problems, 73 setting up, 53 Network Setup...
... blank, 79 clone mode, 35 connect DVI, 33-34 connect TV, 33-34 connect two, 33-34 connect VGA, 33-34 display settings, 35 extended desktop mode, 35 hard to read, 80 motherboard. See system board mouse problems, 72 N network Network Setup Wizard, 54 problems, 73 setting up, 53 Network Setup...