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... Operating System CD 27 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 28 Setting Up a Printer 29 Printer Cable 29 Connecting a USB Printer 30 Power Protection Devices 30 Surge Protectors 31 Line Conditioners 31 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 31 Contents 3
... Operating System CD 27 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 28 Setting Up a Printer 29 Printer Cable 29 Connecting a USB Printer 30 Power Protection Devices 30 Surge Protectors 31 Line Conditioners 31 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 31 Contents 3
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... - What Are You Looking For? Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information... • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. Finding Information 13 For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 88. • How to use Windows XP...
... - What Are You Looking For? Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information... • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. Finding Information 13 For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 88. • How to use Windows XP...
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...scanning for wireless networks, see the online modem documentation supplied with Bluetooth technology and scans for wireless networks. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as Wi-Fi and internal cards with your computer in the air vents. A I T C... H - CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into the network connector. For additional information on using the modem, see "Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on /off wireless devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer....
...scanning for wireless networks, see the online modem documentation supplied with Bluetooth technology and scans for wireless networks. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as Wi-Fi and internal cards with your computer in the air vents. A I T C... H - CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into the network connector. For additional information on using the modem, see "Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on /off wireless devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer....
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... (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card I V E B A Y - Stores software and data. 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 - H A R D D R I A M E M ...™ L I - W I G H T - Provides a fast and convenient way to make WWAN connectivity available on your computer. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as follows: • Flashing green: Searching for networks • Solid green: Strong network found ...
... (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card I V E B A Y - Stores software and data. 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 - H A R D D R I A M E M ...™ L I - W I G H T - Provides a fast and convenient way to make WWAN connectivity available on your computer. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as follows: • Flashing green: Searching for networks • Solid green: Strong network found ...
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...the computer. See the documentation that came with your printer. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup... if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to protect against power fluctuations and failures: •...
...the computer. See the documentation that came with your printer. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup... if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to protect against power fluctuations and failures: •...
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... Panel, click Power Options, and then click the Power Meter tab. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. For best results, operate the computer with the battery installed ... perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer.
... Panel, click Power Options, and then click the Power Meter tab. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. For best results, operate the computer with the battery installed ... perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer.
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..., including but not limited to the following: • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive • Modular bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that you reboot the computer for the operating system start the operating system. The window at the top...page displays a general list of the system setup program. Performing a One-Time Boot You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on page 172. Commonly Used Options Certain options require that are bootable. During the boot routine, the ...
..., including but not limited to the following: • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive • Modular bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that you reboot the computer for the operating system start the operating system. The window at the top...page displays a general list of the system setup program. Performing a One-Time Boot You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on page 172. Commonly Used Options Certain options require that are bootable. During the boot routine, the ...
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... as a unit with common rules and procedures for testing the accuracy of memory. A consortium of computers, programs, and devices on the system board in integrated circuits containing capacitors. A technology that provides bidirectional data transmission. Similar to EPP, ECP uses...the processor. expansion slot - ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Distributed Management Task Force - dynamic random-access memory - DVD+RW - ExpressCard - See APR. Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is different from DVD-RW...
... as a unit with common rules and procedures for testing the accuracy of memory. A consortium of computers, programs, and devices on the system board in integrated circuits containing capacitors. A technology that provides bidirectional data transmission. Similar to EPP, ECP uses...the processor. expansion slot - ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Distributed Management Task Force - dynamic random-access memory - DVD+RW - ExpressCard - See APR. Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is different from DVD-RW...
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.... text editor - TPM - travel module - uninterruptible power supply - A backup power source used to attach a TV or digital audio device to 1600 x 1200. UPS systems typically provide surge suppression and may also provide voltage regulation. unshielded twisted pair - video memory - SXGA... fonts, and so on). A hardware-based security feature that supports resolutions up to your computer. unified memory allocation - USB devices can also be protected by enabling features such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. A video ...
.... text editor - TPM - travel module - uninterruptible power supply - A backup power source used to attach a TV or digital audio device to 1600 x 1200. UPS systems typically provide surge suppression and may also provide voltage regulation. unshielded twisted pair - video memory - SXGA... fonts, and so on). A hardware-based security feature that supports resolutions up to your computer. unified memory allocation - USB devices can also be protected by enabling features such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. A video ...
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... about, 54 problems, 98 Dell QuickSet, 14, 137 device status lights, 17 diagnostics Dell, 85 display adjusting brightness, 33 problems, 104 resolution, 33 See also monitor switching the video image, 33 display settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP, 68 documentation End User License Agreement...and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 firewall Windows, 82 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 20 H hard drive description, 21, 23 problems, 90 replacing, 116 returning to Dell, 119 hardware conflicts, 108 Dell Diagnostics, 85 Hardware Troubleshooter, 108 Help and Support Center, 13 help file ...
... about, 54 problems, 98 Dell QuickSet, 14, 137 device status lights, 17 diagnostics Dell, 85 display adjusting brightness, 33 problems, 104 resolution, 33 See also monitor switching the video image, 33 display settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP, 68 documentation End User License Agreement...and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 firewall Windows, 82 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 20 H hard drive description, 21, 23 problems, 90 replacing, 116 returning to Dell, 119 hardware conflicts, 108 Dell Diagnostics, 85 Hardware Troubleshooter, 108 Help and Support Center, 13 help file ...
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...USB connectors, 20 V video connector, 22 problems, 104 video controller configuration determining what controller is installed, 15 volume adjusting, 103 See also media control buttons W warranty information, 11 Wi-Fi Catcher light light states, 21 See also wireless switch Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator, 82 Windows Firewall, 82 Windows XP Device... information to a new computer, 26 traveling with the computer, 139-140 troubleshooting conflicts, 108 Dell Diagnostics, 85 Dell Support Utility, 88 Hardware Troubleshooter, 108 Help and Support Center, 13 restore computer to previous operating...
...USB connectors, 20 V video connector, 22 problems, 104 video controller configuration determining what controller is installed, 15 volume adjusting, 103 See also media control buttons W warranty information, 11 Wi-Fi Catcher light light states, 21 See also wireless switch Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator, 82 Windows Firewall, 82 Windows XP Device... information to a new computer, 26 traveling with the computer, 139-140 troubleshooting conflicts, 108 Dell Diagnostics, 85 Dell Support Utility, 88 Hardware Troubleshooter, 108 Help and Support Center, 13 restore computer to previous operating...