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Computer Tracking Software 84 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 84 11 Troubleshooting 85 Dell Diagnostics 85 Dell Support Utility 88 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 88 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 88 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 88 Drive Problems 89 CD and DVD drive problems 89 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, ... stops responding or crashes repeatedly 97 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 97 A solid blue screen appears 97 Dell MediaDirect™ problems 98 Other software problems 98 Memory Problems 99 Contents 7
Computer Tracking Software 84 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 84 11 Troubleshooting 85 Dell Diagnostics 85 Dell Support Utility 88 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 88 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 88 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 88 Drive Problems 89 CD and DVD drive problems 89 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, ... stops responding or crashes repeatedly 97 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 97 A solid blue screen appears 97 Dell MediaDirect™ problems 98 Other software problems 98 Memory Problems 99 Contents 7
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Cleaning Your Computer 173 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 173 Touch Pad 173 Floppy Drive 174 CDs and DVDs 174 Camera 174 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 174 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 175 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 175 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 175 FCC Class B 175 Macrovision Product Notice 176 Glossary 177 Index 187 10 Contents
Cleaning Your Computer 173 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 173 Touch Pad 173 Floppy Drive 174 CDs and DVDs 174 Camera 174 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 174 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 175 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 175 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 175 FCC Class B 175 Macrovision Product Notice 176 Glossary 177 Index 187 10 Contents
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...(NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be found at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 11 only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End ... updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 106) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer. What Are You Looking For? ...
...(NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be found at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 11 only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End ... updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 106) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer. What Are You Looking For? ...
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What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. 12 Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. 12 Finding Information
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...Select the operating system and operating system language for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 88. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and ...files • How to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting ...
...Select the operating system and operating system language for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 88. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and ...files • How to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting ...
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... Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. For instructions, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on selections that you can view the type of several different video controller configurations. From the My Computer Information - To determine your computer's video...
... Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. For instructions, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on selections that you can view the type of several different video controller configurations. From the My Computer Information - To determine your computer's video...
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... key. D E L L M E D I A D I N C O N N E C T O R - Attach a microphone or other sound input device to launch either Dell Media Experience or Dell MediaDirect. H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R S ( 2 ) - For information about how to use the headphone connectors and the microphone/line-in connector for 5.1 surround sound mode, see "Key Combinations" on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Connecting Your Computer to the connectors. T O U C H P A D - Press the button...
... key. D E L L M E D I A D I N C O N N E C T O R - Attach a microphone or other sound input device to launch either Dell Media Experience or Dell MediaDirect. H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R S ( 2 ) - For information about how to use the headphone connectors and the microphone/line-in connector for 5.1 surround sound mode, see "Key Combinations" on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Connecting Your Computer to the connectors. T O U C H P A D - Press the button...
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... convenient way to make WWAN connectivity available on page 71. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as follows: • Flashing...E R ™ L I V E - The light operates as some digital video cameras. For more information, see "Using Cards" on your computer. I N - 1 M E D I - W I A M E M O R Y C A R D R E A D E R - Supports one ExpressCard. The 5-in -1 media memory card reader 3 IEEE 1394 connector 4 USB connectors (2) 5 video connector O P T I C A L D R I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - You can install devices such as a DVD drive or...
... convenient way to make WWAN connectivity available on page 71. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as follows: • Flashing...E R ™ L I V E - The light operates as some digital video cameras. For more information, see "Using Cards" on your computer. I N - 1 M E D I - W I A M E M O R Y C A R D R E A D E R - Supports one ExpressCard. The 5-in -1 media memory card reader 3 IEEE 1394 connector 4 USB connectors (2) 5 video connector O P T I C A L D R I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - You can install devices such as a DVD drive or...
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... the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard utility. 26 Setting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from a source computer to select one, click Choose from a list ... status, or try connecting again later. Otherwise, follow the instructions on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers, go to support.microsoft.com and search for this process or you want to a new computer. Contact your ISP. 6 Click the appropriate option under ...
... the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard utility. 26 Setting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from a source computer to select one, click Choose from a list ... status, or try connecting again later. Otherwise, follow the instructions on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers, go to support.microsoft.com and search for this process or you want to a new computer. Contact your ISP. 6 Click the appropriate option under ...
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...printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your settings and files and click Next. For technical assistance, refer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer...at the same time you chose for document #PA1089586 (How Do I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System CD?). Follow the instructions on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and ...
...printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your settings and files and click Next. For technical assistance, refer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer...at the same time you chose for document #PA1089586 (How Do I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System CD?). Follow the instructions on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and ...
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... - Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the...
... - Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the...
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If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click the area you want to change, or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. 34 Using the Display
If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click the area you want to change, or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. 34 Using the Display
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... Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 For more information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the surface of your finger to allow you to move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice... touch pad. • To select an object, position the cursor on the object and lightly tap once on page 13. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Windows Help and...
... Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 For more information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the surface of your finger to allow you to move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice... touch pad. • To select an object, position the cursor on the object and lightly tap once on page 13. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Windows Help and...
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...scrolling capability. Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the touch-pad scroll feature. For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the right side and at the bottom to disable the touch pad or adjust its settings. 1 Open the Control Panel, click ...Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Windows Help and Support Center. To disable this feature, modify the mouse properties through the Control Panel. Scrolling is enabled by default.
...scrolling capability. Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the touch-pad scroll feature. For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the right side and at the bottom to disable the touch pad or adjust its settings. 1 Open the Control Panel, click ...Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Windows Help and Support Center. To disable this feature, modify the mouse properties through the Control Panel. Scrolling is enabled by default.
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... Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Dell computers can also use Roxio Creator Plus for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. You can ... drop-down menu under Color quality, and then click Medium (16 bit). 6 Click OK to and may vary by Dell may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to save the settings ..., such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. NOTE: The types of the window.
... Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Dell computers can also use Roxio Creator Plus for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. You can ... drop-down menu under Color quality, and then click Medium (16 bit). 6 Click OK to and may vary by Dell may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to save the settings ..., such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. NOTE: The types of the window.
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The CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of formats supported by your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to its maximum capacity; Using Multimedia 53 for ....com for example, do not copy a 650-MB file to a blank 650-MB CD. CD-RWs may not play in home theater systems may not support all available DVD formats. You can also use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you can be played only on MP3 players...
The CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of formats supported by your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to its maximum capacity; Using Multimedia 53 for ....com for example, do not copy a 650-MB file to a blank 650-MB CD. CD-RWs may not play in home theater systems may not support all available DVD formats. You can also use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you can be played only on MP3 players...
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... Windows XP Media Center and Dell Media Experience are installed, Windows XP Media Center Manager will need the installation software to function. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 141. 54 Using Multimedia NOTE: If both applications are installed on your computer provides support for: • Dell Media Experience - See "Contacting Dell" on...
... Windows XP Media Center and Dell Media Experience are installed, Windows XP Media Center Manager will need the installation software to function. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 141. 54 Using Multimedia NOTE: If both applications are installed on your computer provides support for: • Dell Media Experience - See "Contacting Dell" on...
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...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 the TV and any audio device that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. NOTE: You can connect an S-video cable directly... to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer (without the component video adapter) if your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio. 2 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the computer. 3 Plug the other...
...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 the TV and any audio device that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. NOTE: You can connect an S-video cable directly... to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer (without the component video adapter) if your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio. 2 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the computer. 3 Plug the other...
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...mode as the default. You can simultaneously use two sets of which connectors are correct for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP Video Controller NOTE: To ensure that the display settings are plugged in your selection. Enabling the Display Settings for your computer, see the... Windows Help and Support Center. A pop-up menu appears, giving the status of headphones or other sound output devices and a microphone or other sound input device....
...mode as the default. You can simultaneously use two sets of which connectors are correct for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP Video Controller NOTE: To ensure that the display settings are plugged in your selection. Enabling the Display Settings for your computer, see the... Windows Help and Support Center. A pop-up menu appears, giving the status of headphones or other sound output devices and a microphone or other sound input device....
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... the card with the card. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. If card orientation is not clear, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on supported ExpressCards. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (including wireless...
... the card with the card. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. If card orientation is not clear, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on supported ExpressCards. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards leverage PC Card technology to provide a fast and convenient way to add memory, wired and wireless network communications (including wireless...