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All rights reserved. Reproduction in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerVault, PowerApp, Dell TravelLite, ExpressCharge, Wi-Fi Catcher, Dell MediaDirect, Strike Zone, and XPS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc.; ENERGY STAR is a trademark and Intel, Celeron, and Pentium are...
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... to Copy a CD or DVD 51 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 52 Helpful Tips 53 Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect 54 If the Computer Is Turned On or in Standby Mode 54 If the Computer Is ...Turned Off or in Hibernate Mode 54 Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help 55 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 56 S-Video and Standard Audio ...) Headphones 67 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . 68 Sound Modes 68 Stereo Sound Mode 68 5.1 Surround Sound Mode 68 Contents 5
... to Copy a CD or DVD 51 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 52 Helpful Tips 53 Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect 54 If the Computer Is Turned On or in Standby Mode 54 If the Computer Is ...Turned Off or in Hibernate Mode 54 Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help 55 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 56 S-Video and Standard Audio ...) Headphones 67 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . 68 Sound Modes 68 Stereo Sound Mode 68 5.1 Surround Sound Mode 68 Contents 5
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... 105 Identifying Drivers 105 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 106 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 108 Restoring Your Operating System 108 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 108 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 110 Using the Operating System CD 112 12 Adding and Replacing Parts 113 Before You Begin 113 Recommended Tools...
... 105 Identifying Drivers 105 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 106 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 108 Restoring Your Operating System 108 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 108 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 110 Using the Operating System CD 112 12 Adding and Replacing Parts 113 Before You Begin 113 Recommended Tools...
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...discussion with technical support • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; online courses; Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - This...and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - What Are You Looking For? For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 88. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files ...
...discussion with technical support • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; online courses; Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - This...and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - What Are You Looking For? For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 88. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files ...
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...from a source computer to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up... a wizard disk with the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard utility. 26 Setting Up Your Computer This information may not be available in Windows XP. If you can use the optional Operating System CD for this process or you selected Set up a direct cable connection between two computers,...
...from a source computer to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up... a wizard disk with the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard utility. 26 Setting Up Your Computer This information may not be available in Windows XP. If you can use the optional Operating System CD for this process or you selected Set up a direct cable connection between two computers,...
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... welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is optional and may not be included with all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your settings and files and click Next. Copy Data From the Old... computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? This CD is this time. screen, click I will use the wizard from the Windows XP CD and click Next. 5 When the Now go to transfer and click Next. When all computers. screen, select the method you want to transfer? Do...
... welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is optional and may not be included with all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your settings and files and click Next. Copy Data From the Old... computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? This CD is this time. screen, click I will use the wizard from the Windows XP CD and click Next. 5 When the Now go to transfer and click Next. When all computers. screen, select the method you want to transfer? Do...
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.... 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this ? screen, select the items you have a Windows XP CD? Copy Data From the Old Computer 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk. 2 Click the Start button and click Run. 3 In the Open...
.... 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this ? screen, select the items you have a Windows XP CD? Copy Data From the Old Computer 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk. 2 Click the Start button and click Run. 3 In the Open...
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... My Old Computer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. •...printer to your settings and files and click Next. For technical assistance, refer to My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System CD?). NOTE: Access to the Dell Knowledge Base document may arrive in the box in certain countries. screen, select the method you...
... My Old Computer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. •...printer to your settings and files and click Next. For technical assistance, refer to My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System CD?). NOTE: Access to the Dell Knowledge Base document may arrive in the box in certain countries. screen, select the method you...
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... On or in hibernate mode, you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. If both Windows XP Media Center and Dell Media Experience are installed, Windows XP Media Center Manager will need the installation software to launch either Windows XP Media Center Manager or Dell Media Experience launches, depending on page 141. 54 Using Multimedia See "Contacting...
... On or in hibernate mode, you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. If both Windows XP Media Center and Dell Media Experience are installed, Windows XP Media Center Manager will need the installation software to launch either Windows XP Media Center Manager or Dell Media Experience launches, depending on page 141. 54 Using Multimedia See "Contacting...
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... and your TV, you connect video and audio cables to your computer to ensure that you must enable your computer in Microsoft® Windows® XP" on page 67. Additionally, if you are using S/PDIF digital audio, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio" on page 68 to work with the TV...
... and your TV, you connect video and audio cables to your computer to ensure that you must enable your computer in Microsoft® Windows® XP" on page 67. Additionally, if you are using S/PDIF digital audio, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio" on page 68 to work with the TV...
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... to ensure that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP" on page 68 to connect. S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 composite video adapter 58 Using Multimedia 1 Turn off the computer and...
... to ensure that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP" on page 68 to connect. S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 composite video adapter 58 Using Multimedia 1 Turn off the computer and...
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... 68 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP" on the composite video adapter. 60 Using Multimedia
... 68 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP" on the composite video adapter. 60 Using Multimedia
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... audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP" on page 68 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector...
... audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP" on page 68 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector...
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Component Video and Standard Audio 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter 1 2 3 1 component video adapter 2 component video cable 3 standard audio cable Using Multimedia 63 6 Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP" on page 68 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
Component Video and Standard Audio 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter 1 2 3 1 component video adapter 2 component video cable 3 standard audio cable Using Multimedia 63 6 Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV or other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP" on page 68 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV.
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... audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP" on page 68 to the S-video TV-out connector on your TV or audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that...
... audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP" on page 68 to the S-video TV-out connector on your TV or audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that...
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... TV or other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP" on page 68 to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer. 3 Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable...
... TV or other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP" on page 68 to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer. 3 Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable...
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... computer. Sound Modes Your computer is equipped with stereo sound mode as the default. Enabling the Display Settings for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP Video Controller NOTE: To ensure that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you need to connect a speaker's three differently...
... computer. Sound Modes Your computer is equipped with stereo sound mode as the default. Enabling the Display Settings for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP Video Controller NOTE: To ensure that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you need to connect a speaker's three differently...
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... the network (RJ-45) connector Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on what you selected when you purchased your WLAN • A network cable with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). 2 Complete the checklist. 3 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen. The access point or ...• The Start button and the Connect To option • The order confirmation for creating a network. Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through a network cable connected to each computer.
... the network (RJ-45) connector Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on what you selected when you purchased your WLAN • A network cable with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). 2 Complete the checklist. 3 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen. The access point or ...• The Start button and the Connect To option • The order confirmation for creating a network. Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through a network cable connected to each computer.
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...desktop). To access the Help and Support Center: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides.s 3 Under Device Guides, select the documentation for which wireless configuration utility is managing your network. Completing the Connection... and a network (for your wireless network documentation in range or to get more information, the Windows XP operating system is managing the wireless network card. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing the wireless network card. Network...
...desktop). To access the Help and Support Center: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides.s 3 Under Device Guides, select the documentation for which wireless configuration utility is managing your network. Completing the Connection... and a network (for your wireless network documentation in range or to get more information, the Windows XP operating system is managing the wireless network card. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing the wireless network card. Network...
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...is enabled for a network connection, the firewall icon appears with the wireless switch on the left side of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell™ QuickSet" on " position. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator software functions regardless of the Control Panel. Microsoft® Windows®... and off with a red background in the Network Connections section of whether your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator software to scan specifically for the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system. To turn your computer's wireless devices on page 13. 82 Using...
...is enabled for a network connection, the firewall icon appears with the wireless switch on the left side of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell™ QuickSet" on " position. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator software functions regardless of the Control Panel. Microsoft® Windows®... and off with a red background in the Network Connections section of whether your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator software to scan specifically for the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system. To turn your computer's wireless devices on page 13. 82 Using...
