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... subject to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. and other countries; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Model PP25L September 2008 P/N RW491 Rev. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may ...be used in any proprietary interest in the U.S. A03 and is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell...
... subject to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. and other countries; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Model PP25L September 2008 P/N RW491 Rev. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may ...be used in any proprietary interest in the U.S. A03 and is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell...
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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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... 15 What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express 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 call... when contacting support. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to direct your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of ...
... 15 What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express 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 call... when contacting support. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to direct your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of ...
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... scans of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed 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...
... scans of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed 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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... operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your computer. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to its original operating state. To reinstall your operating system, use...
... operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your computer. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to its original operating state. To reinstall your operating system, use...
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...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. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights ... information, see "Touch Pad" on page 52). P O W E R B U T T O N - Built-in microphone for conferencing and chat. About Your Computer 23 Provides the functionality of a mouse (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. D U A L D I G I T A L M I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - D E L L ™ M E D I A D I C R O P H...
...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. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights ... information, see "Touch Pad" on page 52). P O W E R B U T T O N - Built-in microphone for conferencing and chat. About Your Computer 23 Provides the functionality of a mouse (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. D U A L D I G I T A L M I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - D E L L ™ M E D I A D I C R O P H...
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... 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 the screen to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on 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. NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet, see "E-Mail, ...
... 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 the screen to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on 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. NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet, see "E-Mail, ...
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...and install the toner or ink cartridge For technical assistance, refer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one computer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. See the documentation that came ...box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Setting Up Your Computer 33 Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer...
...and install the toner or ink cartridge For technical assistance, refer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one computer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. See the documentation that came ...box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Setting Up Your Computer 33 Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer...
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... the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. 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. NOTE: To install the printer driver...
... the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. 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. NOTE: To install the printer driver...
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...to write down the information for future reference. You can disable or enable only through system setup. Certain changes might make your operating system, see Windows Help and Support (click Start , and then click Help and Support). The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings for your system... configuration information and optional settings. Using the System Setup Program NOTE: Your operating system may want to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the system setup settings. Using the System Setup Program 37
...to write down the information for future reference. You can disable or enable only through system setup. Certain changes might make your operating system, see Windows Help and Support (click Start , and then click Help and Support). The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings for your system... configuration information and optional settings. Using the System Setup Program NOTE: Your operating system may want to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the system setup settings. Using the System Setup Program 37
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... Setup Screen NOTE: For information about the computer. Commonly Used Options Certain options require that may be installed in your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The Boot Order page displays a general list of the screen displays help information for the currently highlighted option; On ...each option is the setting or value for new settings to take effect. The upper-right corner of the bootable devices that you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: To change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see the...
... Setup Screen NOTE: For information about the computer. Commonly Used Options Certain options require that may be installed in your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The Boot Order page displays a general list of the screen displays help information for the currently highlighted option; On ...each option is the setting or value for new settings to take effect. The upper-right corner of the bootable devices that you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: To change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see the...
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...can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program (you save the changes and exit the system setup program. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The computer boots to boot and press . To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by a number... are bootable. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your hard drive). 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Connect the computer to...
...can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program (you save the changes and exit the system setup program. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The computer boots to boot and press . To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by a number... are bootable. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your hard drive). 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Connect the computer to...
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Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 43 Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 50). Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that the keypad is active. • To disable the ... keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external monitor). The 9 light indicates that option. Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window.
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 43 Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 50). Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that the keypad is active. • To disable the ... keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external monitor). The 9 light indicates that option. Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window.
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... key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 52). Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the character repeat rate: 1 Click Start , and then click...
... key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 52). Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the character repeat rate: 1 Click Start , and then click...
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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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... screen. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 48 Using the Display To display a program at support.dell.com. You can benefit people 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 offer the best performance with vision impairments. In contrast, lower ...
... screen. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 48 Using the Display To display a program at support.dell.com. You can benefit people 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 offer the best performance with vision impairments. In contrast, lower ...