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... Stops Responding 101 A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly 101 A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft® Windows® Operating System 101 A Solid Blue Screen Appears 101 Dell MediaDirect Problems 102 Other Software Problems 102 Memory Problems 103 Contents 7
... Stops Responding 101 A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly 101 A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft® Windows® Operating System 101 A Solid Blue Screen Appears 101 Dell MediaDirect Problems 102 Other Software Problems 102 Memory Problems 103 Contents 7
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Only 153 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 153 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 154 17 Contacting Dell 155 Glossary 173 Index 185 10 Contents Only 152 FCC Class B 152 Macrovision Product Notice 153 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. 16 Appendix 149 Using the System Setup Program 149 Viewing the System Setup Screens 149 System Setup Screen 149 Commonly Used Options 150 Cleaning Your Computer 151 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 151 Touch Pad 151 CDs and DVDs 151 FCC Notices (U.S.
Only 153 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 153 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 154 17 Contacting Dell 155 Glossary 173 Index 185 10 Contents Only 152 FCC Class B 152 Macrovision Product Notice 153 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. 16 Appendix 149 Using the System Setup Program 149 Viewing the System Setup Screens 149 System Setup Screen 149 Commonly Used Options 150 Cleaning Your Computer 151 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 151 Touch Pad 151 CDs and DVDs 151 FCC Notices (U.S.
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... details on the screen. NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Find It Here • Solutions - Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians...service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 92. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to...
... details on the screen. NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Find It Here • Solutions - Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians...service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 92. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to...
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... Computer's Configuration Based on page 13. 2 Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer has one of several different video controller configurations. Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. To determine your computer, as well as...
... Computer's Configuration Based on page 13. 2 Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer has one of several different video controller configurations. Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. To determine your computer, as well as...
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... ™ M E D I A D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when a card with your screen) and click Disable Bluetooth Radio. To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the Windows taskbar (in the lower... card. Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. To quickly enable or disable wireless networking, press . Press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect or Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition.
... ™ M E D I A D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS The lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when a card with your screen) and click Disable Bluetooth Radio. To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the Windows taskbar (in the lower... card. Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. To quickly enable or disable wireless networking, press . Press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch Dell MediaDirect or Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition.
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... to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). If you do not have an ISP icon on the screen to set up connection, connect a telephone line to the Internet. Dial-up connections are using a dial-up an Internet connection with a different ISP: 1 Save and...
... to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). If you do not have an ISP icon on the screen to set up connection, connect a telephone line to the Internet. Dial-up connections are using a dial-up an Internet connection with a different ISP: 1 Save and...
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... instructions on removable media, such as a writable CD, for this process or you can store it on the screen to a new computer. Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from your ISP but you did not receive...
... instructions on removable media, such as a writable CD, for this process or you can store it on the screen to a new computer. Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from your ISP but you did not receive...
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...Old Computer 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System CD. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do ?, click Transfer files and settings. 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 5 On the Which computer is this ...create a backup of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? Setting Up Your Computer 31 screen, select the method you can move it from the Windows XP CD and click Next. 6 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to transfer and click Next. Do not ...
...Old Computer 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System CD. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do ?, click Transfer files and settings. 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 5 On the Which computer is this ...create a backup of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? Setting Up Your Computer 31 screen, select the method you can move it from the Windows XP CD and click Next. 6 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to transfer and click Next. Do not ...
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... all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? Transfer Data to the New Computer 1 On the Now go to transfer? screen, click New Computer and click Next. 4 On the Do you want to your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following steps: 1 Click Start→...; All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is ...
... all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? Transfer Data to the New Computer 1 On the Now go to transfer? screen, click New Computer and click Next. 4 On the Do you want to your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following steps: 1 Click Start→...; All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is ...
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...brightness setting for the display. If your portable computer or docking device. Using the Display 37 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by ...display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on your settings. For more information on the screen. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach to your computer is ...
...brightness setting for the display. If your portable computer or docking device. Using the Display 37 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by ...display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on your settings. For more information on the screen. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach to your computer is ...
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NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. 38 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 ... and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click the area you change any of the display settings, make a note of the current settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. 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...
NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. 38 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 ... and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click the area you change any of the display settings, make a note of the current settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. 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...
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... pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by default. The touch pad has silk screening on the display. To disable this feature, modify the mouse properties within the Control Panel. Scrolling is enabled by sliding your finger over the surface...
... pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by default. The touch pad has silk screening on the display. To disable this feature, modify the mouse properties within the Control Panel. Scrolling is enabled by sliding your finger over the surface...
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...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 local waste disposal or environmental agency for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper ...battery during the life of fire or explosion. To view battery charge status, click the Start button, point to connect your Dell™ portable computer with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the battery bay. ...
...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 local waste disposal or environmental agency for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper ...battery during the life of fire or explosion. To view battery charge status, click the Start button, point to connect your Dell™ portable computer with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the battery bay. ...
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... is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon and select Help. Dell™ QuickSet Features 49 Dell™ QuickSet provides you with easy access to do in Dell™ QuickSet, you want to configure or view the following types of your computer.... Dell™ QuickSet Features NOTE: This feature may not be available on what you can start it by either clicking, doubleclicking, or right-clicking the QuickSet ...
... is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon and select Help. Dell™ QuickSet Features 49 Dell™ QuickSet provides you with easy access to do in Dell™ QuickSet, you want to configure or view the following types of your computer.... Dell™ QuickSet Features NOTE: This feature may not be available on what you can start it by either clicking, doubleclicking, or right-clicking the QuickSet ...
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...1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in the taskbar and click Help. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 53 ...The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on the screen. 1 2 3 1 volume icon 2 Volume Meter 3 mute icon When the Volume Meter is enabled, adjust the volume with the Volume Control option through...
...1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in the taskbar and click Help. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 53 ...The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on the screen. 1 2 3 1 volume icon 2 Volume Meter 3 mute icon When the Volume Meter is enabled, adjust the volume with the Volume Control option through...
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... the Settings option. 4 Click the DVD option. 5 Click the DVD Audio Setting icon. 6 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to the main menu screen. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 69
... the Settings option. 4 Click the DVD option. 5 Click the DVD Audio Setting icon. 6 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to the main menu screen. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 69
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... a TV in your computer, see the Windows Help and Support Center. NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in Microsoft® Windows® XP Video Controller NOTE: To ensure that the display settings are correct for your selection. 70 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 7 Click the arrows beside... display options appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you enable the display settings. 1 Click the Start button, point to the main menu screen.
... a TV in your computer, see the Windows Help and Support Center. NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in Microsoft® Windows® XP Video Controller NOTE: To ensure that the display settings are correct for your selection. 70 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 7 Click the arrows beside... display options appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you enable the display settings. 1 Click the Start button, point to the main menu screen.
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.... 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for your computer 80 Setting Up a Home and Office Network What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection Before ... your WLAN • A network cable with the network (RJ-45) connector Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on the screen. To confirm that communicate with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). 4 Complete the checklist. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on what...
.... 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for your computer 80 Setting Up a Home and Office Network What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection Before ... your WLAN • A network cable with the network (RJ-45) connector Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on the screen. To confirm that communicate with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). 4 Complete the checklist. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on what...
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... about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see your wireless network documentation in any utility prompts that appear on your screen. Thereafter, whenever you log on to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Network Connections. 3 Right-click the...secure network, you that your computer is connected to get more information, the Windows XP operating system is managing the wireless network card. Network security settings are unique to the network. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing the ...
... about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see your wireless network documentation in any utility prompts that appear on your screen. Thereafter, whenever you log on to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Network Connections. 3 Right-click the...secure network, you that your computer is connected to get more information, the Windows XP operating system is managing the wireless network card. Network security settings are unique to the network. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing the ...
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...174; Windows® Help and Support Center To check your Mobile Broadband card in your computer as well as other hardware components. Hardware screen, you can view the type of configurations. They do not apply to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under Tools, click...card separately from your computer. This utility is already installed if your ordered your mobile broadband ExpressCard with your card. Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on what you selected when you purchased your service provider network. On the My Computer Information - To ...
...174; Windows® Help and Support Center To check your Mobile Broadband card in your computer as well as other hardware components. Hardware screen, you can view the type of configurations. They do not apply to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under Tools, click...card separately from your computer. This utility is already installed if your ordered your mobile broadband ExpressCard with your card. Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on what you selected when you purchased your service provider network. On the My Computer Information - To ...