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...whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. A02 Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Intel Corporation... in any proprietary interest in the United States and/or other countries; Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, XPS, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell...
...whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. A02 Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Intel Corporation... in any proprietary interest in the United States and/or other countries; Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, XPS, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell...
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... . . 37 Numeric Keypad 37 Key Combinations 37 System Functions 37 Display Functions 37 Battery 37 Power Management 38 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 38 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 38 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 38 Touch Pad 39 Customizing the Touch Pad 40 4 Using the Display 41 ...Projector 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 45 Charge Gauge 45 Low-Battery Warning 46 4 Contents
... . . 37 Numeric Keypad 37 Key Combinations 37 System Functions 37 Display Functions 37 Battery 37 Power Management 38 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 38 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 38 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 38 Touch Pad 39 Customizing the Touch Pad 40 4 Using the Display 41 ...Projector 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 45 Charge Gauge 45 Low-Battery Warning 46 4 Contents
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... a Memory Card or Blank 74 10 Setting Up and Using Networks 75 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 75 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 76 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 76 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 76 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 76...
... a Memory Card or Blank 74 10 Setting Up and Using Networks 75 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 75 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 76 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 76 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 76 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 76...
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Dell Network Assistant 96 DellConnect 96 Drive Problems 97 Optical drive problems 97 Hard drive problems 98 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 98 Error Messages 100 ... The computer stops responding 107 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 108 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 108 A solid blue screen appears 108 Dell MediaDirect problems 108 Other software problems 109 Memory Problems 110 Network Problems 110 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 111...
Dell Network Assistant 96 DellConnect 96 Drive Problems 97 Optical drive problems 97 Hard drive problems 98 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 98 Error Messages 100 ... The computer stops responding 107 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 108 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 108 A solid blue screen appears 108 Dell MediaDirect problems 108 Other software problems 109 Memory Problems 110 Network Problems 110 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 111...
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... is readable 118 Drivers 118 What Is a Driver 118 Identifying Drivers 118 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 119 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 121 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 122 Using Windows Vista System Restore 123 Using the Operating System Media 126 Contents 9
... is readable 118 Drivers 118 What Is a Driver 118 Identifying Drivers 118 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 119 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 121 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 122 Using Windows Vista System Restore 123 Using the Operating System Media 126 Contents 9
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...; Product Key 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 direct your call when contacting ...support. 14 Finding Information NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole...
...; Product Key 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 direct your call when contacting ...support. 14 Finding Information NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole...
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For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on page 93. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support • How to work with programs and files 1 Click Start → Help and Support. • How to personalize my ..., hot topics, and general health of your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar.
For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on page 93. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support • How to work with programs and files 1 Click Start → Help and Support. • How to personalize my ..., hot topics, and general health of your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar.
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...: The color of your DVD varies based on your operating system, use the Operating System media. To reinstall your computer. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media...
...: The color of your DVD varies based on your operating system, use the Operating System media. To reinstall your computer. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media...
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... you get one. 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 desktop or if you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use the setup information... any open programs. 2 Click Start → Control Panel. 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to complete the setup. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the...
... you get one. 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 desktop or if you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use the setup information... any open programs. 2 Click Start → Control Panel. 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to complete the setup. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the...
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... a USB cable or a parallel cable. See the documentation that it is running. 1 Click Start → Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in the computer's... shipping box. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the printer owner's manual or...
... a USB cable or a parallel cable. See the documentation that it is running. 1 Click Start → Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in the computer's... shipping box. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the printer owner's manual or...
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...™ B U T T O N - Press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on page 46). For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. D E L... L M E D I A D I S P L A Y - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). D U A ...
...™ B U T T O N - Press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on page 46). For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. D E L... L M E D I A D I S P L A Y - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). D U A ...
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Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 37 Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 44). and up-arrow key and down-arrow key ... available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, etc). The 9 light indicates that option. 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...
Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 37 Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 44). and up-arrow key and down-arrow key ... available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, etc). The 9 light indicates that option. 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...
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... key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on Windows Vista 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 Control...
... key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on Windows Vista 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 Control...
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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. 40 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
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. 40 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
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...images to appear larger and can change back to the previous settings if needed. To display a program at support.dell.com. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by your computer and display. To set the display resolution and...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 one not supported by adjusting display resolution. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh...
...images to appear larger and can change back to the previous settings if needed. To display a program at support.dell.com. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by your computer and display. To set the display resolution and...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 one not supported by adjusting display resolution. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh...
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... results, operate the computer with the main battery installed at all times. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is used, you may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to...: Battery operating time (the time the battery can use the computer. Battery operating time varies depending on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on operating conditions. Using a Battery 43 NOTE: Because the battery may need ...
... results, operate the computer with the main battery installed at all times. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is used, you may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to...: Battery operating time (the time the battery can use the computer. Battery operating time varies depending on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on operating conditions. Using a Battery 43 NOTE: Because the battery may need ...
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...the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on the battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: •... Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery...
...the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on the battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: •... Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery...
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... below, and by the number of times it is in good condition, and more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in the notification area, and then click Help. If no charge. Using a... charge gauge for more than 60 percent of its charge remaining, four of charged, but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of the charge capacity remains...
... below, and by the number of times it is in good condition, and more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in the notification area, and then click Help. If no charge. Using a... charge gauge for more than 60 percent of its charge remaining, four of charged, but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of the charge capacity remains...
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... computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your portable computer, do one of the following : • Connect the computer to an electrical ... Click the icon in the notification area, click Power Options, and then select a plan in the Select a power plan window. You can use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to configure the power management settings on your work immediately after a low-battery warning, then connect the computer to...
... computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your portable computer, do one of the following : • Connect the computer to an electrical ... Click the icon in the notification area, click Power Options, and then select a plan in the Select a power plan window. You can use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to configure the power management settings on your work immediately after a low-battery warning, then connect the computer to...
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... returns you set the power management options in a hot environment, the battery may lose data. NOTICE: If your computer or being in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. The battery is connected to your...
... returns you set the power management options in a hot environment, the battery may lose data. NOTICE: If your computer or being in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. The battery is connected to your...