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... the written permission of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the ... CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of your computer. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to hardware...
... the written permission of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the ... CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of your computer. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to hardware...
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Contents Finding Information 13 1 About Your Computer 19 Determining Your Computer's Configuration 19 Front View 20 Left Side View 24 Right Side View 26 Back View 28 Bottom View 29 2 Setting Up Your Computer 31 Connecting to the Internet 31 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 32 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 33 Microsoft Windows Easy Transfer 33 Setting Up a Printer 33 Printer Cable 34 Connecting a USB Printer 34 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 13 1 About Your Computer 19 Determining Your Computer's Configuration 19 Front View 20 Left Side View 24 Right Side View 26 Back View 28 Bottom View 29 2 Setting Up Your Computer 31 Connecting to the Internet 31 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 32 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 33 Microsoft Windows Easy Transfer 33 Setting Up a Printer 33 Printer Cable 34 Connecting a USB Printer 34 Contents 3
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... the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 43 Numeric Keypad 43 Key Combinations 43 System Functions 43 Display Functions 43 Battery 43 Power Management 44 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . 44 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 44 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 44 Touch Pad 45 Customizing the Touch Pad 46 4 Contents
... the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 43 Numeric Keypad 43 Key Combinations 43 System Functions 43 Display Functions 43 Battery 43 Power Management 44 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . 44 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 44 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 44 Touch Pad 45 Customizing the Touch Pad 46 4 Contents
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... Display To a Projector 47 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate . . . . . 47 6 Using a Battery 49 Battery Performance 49 Checking the Battery Charge 50 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 50 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 51 Charge Gauge 51 Low-Battery Warning 52 Conserving Battery Power 52 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 52 Using the...
... Display To a Projector 47 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate . . . . . 47 6 Using a Battery 49 Battery Performance 49 Checking the Battery Charge 50 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 50 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 51 Charge Gauge 51 Low-Battery Warning 52 Conserving Battery Power 52 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 52 Using the...
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12 Troubleshooting 87 Dell Technical Update Service 87 Dell Diagnostics 87 Dell Support Center 91 Dell Support 3 92 Dell PC Tune-Up 93 Dell PC CheckUp 93 Dell Network Assistant 94 DellConnect 94 Drive Problems 94 Optical drive problems 95 Hard drive problems 96 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 96 Error Messages 98 ... The computer does not start 105 The computer stops responding 105 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 106 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system 106 A solid blue screen appears 106 8 Contents
12 Troubleshooting 87 Dell Technical Update Service 87 Dell Diagnostics 87 Dell Support Center 91 Dell Support 3 92 Dell PC Tune-Up 93 Dell PC CheckUp 93 Dell Network Assistant 94 DellConnect 94 Drive Problems 94 Optical drive problems 95 Hard drive problems 96 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 96 Error Messages 98 ... The computer does not start 105 The computer stops responding 105 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 106 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system 106 A solid blue screen appears 106 8 Contents
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Dell MediaDirect problems 106 Other software problems 107 Memory Problems 108 Network Problems 108 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 109 Power Problems 110 Printer ... is readable 116 Drivers 116 What Is a Driver 116 Identifying Drivers 117 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 117 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 119 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 120 Using Windows Vista System Restore 121 Using the Operating System Media 124 Contents 9
Dell MediaDirect problems 106 Other software problems 107 Memory Problems 108 Network Problems 108 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 109 Power Problems 110 Printer ... is readable 116 Drivers 116 What Is a Driver 116 Identifying Drivers 117 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 117 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 119 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 120 Using Windows Vista System Restore 121 Using the Operating System Media 124 Contents 9
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... Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter... the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the label. Finding Information 15 NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "...
... Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter... the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the label. Finding Information 15 NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "...
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... general health of your computer. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support 3" on page 92. • How to use Windows Vista™ • How to work with programs and files • How ...to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click ...
... general health of your computer. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support 3" on page 92. • How to use Windows Vista™ • How to work with programs and files • How ...to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click ...
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...Media The operating system is located on your computer. To reinstall your CD varies based on the operating system you ordered. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your operating system. If you received operating system media with your computer. 18 Finding ... of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - For more information, see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your computer. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to its original operating state. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to an earlier...
...Media The operating system is located on your computer. To reinstall your CD varies based on the operating system you ordered. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your operating system. If you received operating system media with your computer. 18 Finding ... of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - For more information, see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your computer. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to its original operating state. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to an earlier...
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...on page 45). Provides the functionality of a mouse (see "Touch Pad" on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode... If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Turns on ...
...on page 45). Provides the functionality of a mouse (see "Touch Pad" on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode... If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Turns on ...
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... Internet Problems" on how you obtain one. NOTE: Have your ISP to complete the setup. 32 Setting Up Your Computer The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on page 96. If you cannot connect to the Internet wizard can help you...connection with a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. If you do not have an ISP...
... Internet Problems" on how you obtain one. NOTE: Have your ISP to complete the setup. 32 Setting Up Your Computer The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on page 96. If you cannot connect to the Internet wizard can help you...connection with a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. If you do not have an ISP...
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...New Computer You can transfer the following types of data from one computer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers ...owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. See the documentation that came with the printer for transferring data: • Microsoft® Windows® Easy Transfer wizard, an Easy Transfer Cable, and a USB port • Over a network • Removable media, such as a ...
...New Computer You can transfer the following types of data from one computer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers ...owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. See the documentation that came with the printer for transferring data: • Microsoft® Windows® Easy Transfer wizard, an Easy Transfer Cable, and a USB port • Over a network • Removable media, such as a ...
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... with surge protection help prevent damage to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer...
... with surge protection help prevent damage to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer...
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... information on configuring features for your computer work incorrectly. Using the System Setup Program 37 Certain changes might make your operating system, see Windows Help and Support (click Start , and then click Help and Support). An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you set...8226; System security and hard drive password settings NOTE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change user-selectable features such as your computer password • To verify information about the computer's current configuration...
... information on configuring features for your computer work incorrectly. Using the System Setup Program 37 Certain changes might make your operating system, see Windows Help and Support (click Start , and then click Help and Support). An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you set...8226; System security and hard drive password settings NOTE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change user-selectable features such as your computer password • To verify information about the computer's current configuration...
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... help information for new settings to take effect. Options or values that you see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Commonly Used Options Certain options require that option. NOTE: To change (because they are listed at the left. On each option... Order page displays a general list of the bootable devices that appear as white type on the screen. If you wait too long and the Microsoft Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you cannot change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see the...
... help information for new settings to take effect. Options or values that you see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Commonly Used Options Certain options require that option. NOTE: To change (because they are listed at the left. On each option... Order page displays a general list of the bootable devices that appear as white type on the screen. If you wait too long and the Microsoft Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you cannot change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see the...
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... an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you see the Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow or up files. During the boot routine, the computer starts at the top of the list and scans each enabled... to move a device down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Connect the computer to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you want to the selected device. To control the boot devices...
... an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on your computer and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you see the Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow or up files. During the boot routine, the computer starts at the top of the list and scans each enabled... to move a device down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Connect the computer to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you want to the selected device. To control the boot devices...
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Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). The 9 ... display to that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 43 Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The...
Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). The 9 ... display to that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 43 Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The...
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..., you can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to a network). Opens the Run dialog box. Runs Windows Explorer. Power Management Activates a power management mode. You can use of the Windows logo key and key combination. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in...
..., you can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to a network). Opens the Run dialog box. Runs Windows Explorer. Power Management Activates a power management mode. You can use of the Windows logo key and key combination. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in...
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Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Mouse. 4 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 46 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Mouse. 4 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 46 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
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...with your display: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to the closest supported values. To set the display resolution and refresh rate ...for your Dell-installed operating system. To display a program at support.dell.com. These drivers are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: Use only the...
...with your display: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to the closest supported values. To set the display resolution and refresh rate ...for your Dell-installed operating system. To display a program at support.dell.com. These drivers are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: Use only the...