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Contents Finding Information 11 1 About Your Computer 17 Front View of the Computer 17 Back View of the Computer 19 Front-Panel Connectors 20 Back-Panel Connectors 21 2 Setting Up Your Computer 25 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 25 Connecting to the Internet 27 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 28 Transferring Information to a New Computer 29 Microsoft® Windows® XP 30 Windows Vista 33 Setting Up a Printer 33 Printer Cable 34 Connecting a USB Printer 34 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 11 1 About Your Computer 17 Front View of the Computer 17 Back View of the Computer 19 Front-Panel Connectors 20 Back-Panel Connectors 21 2 Setting Up Your Computer 25 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 25 Connecting to the Internet 27 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 28 Transferring Information to a New Computer 29 Microsoft® Windows® XP 30 Windows Vista 33 Setting Up a Printer 33 Printer Cable 34 Connecting a USB Printer 34 Contents 3
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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?). NOTE: Access to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support...
... 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: Access to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support...
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If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. NOTICE: If you are connecting two monitors that have VGA connectors, you purchased a graphics card that came with a DVI ...to the integrated video connector. If the integrated video connector is running the Windows Vista® operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Network→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 1 ...
If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. NOTICE: If you are connecting two monitors that have VGA connectors, you purchased a graphics card that came with a DVI ...to the integrated video connector. If the integrated video connector is running the Windows Vista® operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Network→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 1 ...
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...your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you. Because hibernate...the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the standard Windows schemes installed on the keyboard or click the mouse. To recover, press any key on your...drop-down menu. To exit from hibernate mode. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. The settings for starting standby mode, hibernate mode, turning off ...
...your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you. Because hibernate...the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the standard Windows schemes installed on the keyboard or click the mouse. To recover, press any key on your...drop-down menu. To exit from hibernate mode. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. The settings for starting standby mode, hibernate mode, turning off ...
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...copy a 650-MB file to reduce the resolution setting. 4 In the drop-down menu under Color quality, click Medium (16 bit) and click OK. Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 3 Under Screen resolution, click and...MB CD. If you make a mistake, you can also use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you that have MP3 software installed. • Commercially available DVD players used in home theater systems may not play in many home or car stereos. • You cannot create...
...copy a 650-MB file to reduce the resolution setting. 4 In the drop-down menu under Color quality, click Medium (16 bit) and click OK. Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 3 Under Screen resolution, click and...MB CD. If you make a mistake, you can also use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you that have MP3 software installed. • Commercially available DVD players used in home theater systems may not play in many home or car stereos. • You cannot create...
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Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Display and click the Settings tab. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab ... card. To access the Help and Support Center, click Start→ Help and Support. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click Advanced. NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in your computer, see the Windows Help and Support Center. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to the main menu screen. Using Multimedia...
Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Display and click the Settings tab. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab ... card. To access the Help and Support Center, click Start→ Help and Support. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click Advanced. NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in your computer, see the Windows Help and Support Center. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to the main menu screen. Using Multimedia...
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... Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. In some cases, you may have to restart your computer. O P E R A T I S K E R R O R - See "System Setup Options" on page 141). Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add... that you want to use first. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 79. I N S...
... Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. In some cases, you may have to restart your computer. O P E R A T I S K E R R O R - See "System Setup Options" on page 141). Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add... that you want to use first. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 79. I N S...
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... to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in the Product Information Guide. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 ... then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is designed for at ...
... to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in the Product Information Guide. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 ... then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is designed for at ...
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... N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - For a parallel printer, ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer. See the scanner ...manufacturer. Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I V E R - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If the printer is working by testing it with another device, such as needed. R E I N S T A L L T H E...
... N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - For a parallel printer, ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer. See the scanner ...manufacturer. Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I V E R - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If the printer is working by testing it with another device, such as needed. R E I N S T A L L T H E...
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... that the monitor cable is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; Troubleshooting 113 Ensure that the... View of the Computer" on page 17 and "Back View of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on page 117. however, the card is not muted. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E ...If your computer came with a PCI graphics card installed, removal of your computer. • Remove ...
... that the monitor cable is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; Troubleshooting 113 Ensure that the... View of the Computer" on page 17 and "Back View of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on page 117. however, the card is not muted. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E ...If your computer came with a PCI graphics card installed, removal of your computer. • Remove ...
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...You may contain drivers for your computer to install drivers if you with your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Reinstalling Software Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its driver recognizes. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. ...printer, mouse, or keyboard. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any other programs that are installing software appropriate for operating systems that use the device. Dell ships your operating system. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities media may need to you : •...
...You may contain drivers for your computer to install drivers if you with your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Reinstalling Software Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its driver recognizes. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. ...printer, mouse, or keyboard. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any other programs that are installing software appropriate for operating systems that use the device. Dell ships your operating system. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities media may need to you : •...
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... has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you may need to see "Reinstalling...
... has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you may need to see "Reinstalling...
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...The User Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click... driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 3 Double-click the ...
...The User Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click... driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 3 Double-click the ...
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... procedures in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to... delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you purchased the computer. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you to return...
... procedures in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to... delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you purchased the computer. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you to return...
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... If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your operating system problem. Data...deletes all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. 124 Reinstalling Software Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to Windows XP. Therefore, the steps below apply only to restore your computer-including data files-are ...
... If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your operating system problem. Data...deletes all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. 124 Reinstalling Software Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to Windows XP. Therefore, the steps below apply only to restore your computer-including data files-are ...
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... down your hard drive. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to complete the installation. 128 Reinstalling Software When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs that are installed on the screen to complete. NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for...
... down your hard drive. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to complete the installation. 128 Reinstalling Software When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs that are installed on the screen to complete. NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for...
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... Working Inside Your Computer" on page 10. • You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. Before You Begin 9 Before You Begin This document provides... Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. b In the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, click Start→Shut Down→Shut down the operating system: a Save and close all open files and exit all ...
... Working Inside Your Computer" on page 10. • You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. Before You Begin 9 Before You Begin This document provides... Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. b In the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, click Start→Shut Down→Shut down the operating system: a Save and close all open files and exit all ...
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Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you are using a 64-bit operating system, your computer will support a maximum of 8 GB (2-GB DIMMs in each end of the memory ... safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If you are using a wrist grounding strap or by using a 32-bit operating system such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, your computer will support a maximum of 4 GB of memory.
Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you are using a 64-bit operating system, your computer will support a maximum of 8 GB (2-GB DIMMs in each end of the memory ... safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If you are using a wrist grounding strap or by using a 32-bit operating system such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, your computer will support a maximum of 4 GB of memory.