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... Circular Scrolling 62 Single Finger Zoom 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 63 Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen 63 Contents 5 Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display... for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista 52 Windows XP 52 Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or Low-Light ...
... Circular Scrolling 62 Single Finger Zoom 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 63 Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen 63 Contents 5 Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display... for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista 52 Windows XP 52 Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or Low-Light ...
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... Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights...
... Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights...
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... 15m long. •A single interface and cable that accommodates two-way audio and video for systems with a group of leading PC, graphics, and semiconductor companies, has developed an open-standards based, royaltyfree, and extensible interface, DisplayPort, suited for delivering flat... external signaling methods, DisplayPort enables the introduction of using these technologies can be configured to end users. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. Detailed ...
... 15m long. •A single interface and cable that accommodates two-way audio and video for systems with a group of leading PC, graphics, and semiconductor companies, has developed an open-standards based, royaltyfree, and extensible interface, DisplayPort, suited for delivering flat... external signaling methods, DisplayPort enables the introduction of using these technologies can be configured to end users. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. Detailed ...
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... tab, enable or disable scrolling or circular scrolling, choose the scroll zone width and scroll speed. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise on the touch pad. 62 Navigation...Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. When circular scrolling is enabled, you can use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to move the cursor or select objects on the screen: • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger or pen...
... tab, enable or disable scrolling or circular scrolling, choose the scroll zone width and scroll speed. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise on the touch pad. 62 Navigation...Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. When circular scrolling is enabled, you can use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to move the cursor or select objects on the screen: • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger or pen...
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To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ ...from the computer and from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and ...
To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ ...from the computer and from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and ...
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... unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Software Based Performance Tuning NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a PC protocol for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the components. If your computer includes components compatible with enhanced access... and operating characteristics. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the installed components...
... unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Software Based Performance Tuning NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a PC protocol for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the components. If your computer includes components compatible with enhanced access... and operating characteristics. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the installed components...
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... or undock your computer while your computer. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to best support your computer • Alarms - Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options...
... or undock your computer while your computer. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to best support your computer • Alarms - Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options...
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... a notebook computer. • Press . To exit hibernate, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following methods to exit hibernate. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to...
... a notebook computer. • Press . To exit hibernate, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following methods to exit hibernate. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to...
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...such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- The following... ways to a CD or DVD. The life of your computer. You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully ...
...such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- The following... ways to a CD or DVD. The life of your computer. You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully ...
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... Restoring Your Operating System You can use it to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your operating system... system. Use System Restore as the first solution 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 the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer to your computer are ...
... Restoring Your Operating System You can use it to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your operating system... system. Use System Restore as the first solution 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 the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer to your computer are ...
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... received your operating system. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. If possible, back up the data before using these options. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to...
... received your operating system. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. If possible, back up the data before using these options. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to...
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.... Any programs or files added since you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you purchased the computer. If possible, back up all data before using... PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you may take five or more minutes...
.... Any programs or files added since you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you purchased the computer. If possible, back up all data before using... PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you may take five or more minutes...
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... you with support options for your hardware configuration for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. Displays your computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your computer or all devices...
... you with support options for your hardware configuration for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. Displays your computer such as drivers and downloads, training, tutorials, and Knowledge Base articles. The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your computer or all devices...
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... 1 GND 2 DR+ 3 DR4 GND 5 DT+ 6 DT7 GND Ports 317 eSATA is hot pluggable. eSATA provides more performance than existing solutions (up to 2 meters outside the PC to 6 times faster than existing external storage solutions: USB 2.0, & 1394) and is commonly used for External Direct Attached Storage for transfer of the benefits the...
... 1 GND 2 DR+ 3 DR4 GND 5 DT+ 6 DT7 GND Ports 317 eSATA is hot pluggable. eSATA provides more performance than existing solutions (up to 2 meters outside the PC to 6 times faster than existing external storage solutions: USB 2.0, & 1394) and is commonly used for External Direct Attached Storage for transfer of the benefits the...
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It is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. On a single cable, HDMI supports PC or TV video formats such as Blu-ray Disc players, settop boxes, personal computers, and video game consoles to 8 channels of the various digital television ...
It is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. On a single cable, HDMI supports PC or TV video formats such as Blu-ray Disc players, settop boxes, personal computers, and video game consoles to 8 channels of the various digital television ...
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...expansion slot - ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express Service Code - extended display mode - A PC Card that provides bidirectional data transmission. F Fahrenheit - Federal Communications Commission - A U.S. ECP - A parallel connector design that extends beyond the ...out of memory. ExpressCard - A numeric code located on a sticker on your display. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance. A display setting that provides improved bidirectional data transmission. A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing...
...expansion slot - ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express Service Code - extended display mode - A PC Card that provides bidirectional data transmission. F Fahrenheit - Federal Communications Commission - A U.S. ECP - A parallel connector design that extends beyond the ...out of memory. ExpressCard - A numeric code located on a sticker on your display. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance. A display setting that provides improved bidirectional data transmission. A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing...
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...PCI expansion card. A measure of frequency that equals one thousandth of storage devices are working on its system board, or it may contain a PC Card with other computers over analog telephone lines. Three types of the Windows taskbar that contains icons for RAM. millisecond - A computer may ... module bay - See media bay. A measure of memory, such as a NIC (network interface controller). The section of modems include: external, PC Card, and internal. memory is not permanent, it is recommended that you frequently save your files before you are often measured in ms. N ...
...PCI expansion card. A measure of frequency that equals one thousandth of storage devices are working on its system board, or it may contain a PC Card with other computers over analog telephone lines. Three types of the Windows taskbar that contains icons for RAM. millisecond - A computer may ... module bay - See media bay. A measure of memory, such as a NIC (network interface controller). The section of modems include: external, PC Card, and internal. memory is not permanent, it is recommended that you frequently save your files before you are often measured in ms. N ...
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...automatically by the number of the computer to the PCMCIA standard. O optical drive - Each partition can transfer data at the slower speed. PC Card - peripheral component interconnect - PCI is a local bus that stores data when the computer is expressed as logical drives. PIO - ...Plug-and-Play - The ability of pixels up and down. Example of PC Cards. A removable I/O card adhering to automatically configure devices. If the PCI Express chip set . programmed input/output - A single point on...
...automatically by the number of the computer to the PCMCIA standard. O optical drive - Each partition can transfer data at the slower speed. PC Card - peripheral component interconnect - PCI is a local bus that stores data when the computer is expressed as logical drives. PIO - ...Plug-and-Play - The ability of pixels up and down. Example of PC Cards. A removable I/O card adhering to automatically configure devices. If the PCI Express chip set . programmed input/output - A single point on...
Quick Reference Guide
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Software Based Performance Tuning (XPS 730 Only 26 NVIDIA Performance 26 NVIDIA Monitor 27 5 Troubleshooting 29 Diagnostic Tools 29 Dell™ Diagnostics 29 MP Memory Test 32 Getting More Help 33 Dell Support 3 34 Dell PC Tune-Up 34 Dell PC Checkup 35 Dell Network Assistant 35 DellConnect 36 Dell Technical Update Service 36 Diagnostic Indicators 36 Power ...Problems 38 Drive Problems 39 Memory Problems 40 Power Problems 41 Restoring the Operating System 42 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore. . . . . 42 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 44 4 Contents
Software Based Performance Tuning (XPS 730 Only 26 NVIDIA Performance 26 NVIDIA Monitor 27 5 Troubleshooting 29 Diagnostic Tools 29 Dell™ Diagnostics 29 MP Memory Test 32 Getting More Help 33 Dell Support 3 34 Dell PC Tune-Up 34 Dell PC Checkup 35 Dell Network Assistant 35 DellConnect 36 Dell Technical Update Service 36 Diagnostic Indicators 36 Power ...Problems 38 Drive Problems 39 Memory Problems 40 Power Problems 41 Restoring the Operating System 42 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore. . . . . 42 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 44 4 Contents
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... allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Software Based Performance Tuning (XPS 730 Only) Your computer includes components compatible with NVIDIA ESA (Enthusiast System Architecture). For...profiles to tailor and customize their computer's performance. For the advanced user, Dell has pre-installed applications for real-time monitoring and control of the NVIDIA... settings take effect on the next reboot. 26 Optimizing Performance ESA is a PC protocol for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the installed components may require...
... allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Software Based Performance Tuning (XPS 730 Only) Your computer includes components compatible with NVIDIA ESA (Enthusiast System Architecture). For...profiles to tailor and customize their computer's performance. For the advanced user, Dell has pre-installed applications for real-time monitoring and control of the NVIDIA... settings take effect on the next reboot. 26 Optimizing Performance ESA is a PC protocol for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the installed components may require...