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... injury, or death. Intel, and Core are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other than its own. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. and is subject to change without the written permission of ...trademarks and trade names other countries; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, XPS, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. A04 Bluetooth is strictly forbidden...
... injury, or death. Intel, and Core are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other than its own. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. and is subject to change without the written permission of ...trademarks and trade names other countries; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, XPS, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. A04 Bluetooth is strictly forbidden...
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...Projector 39 Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper . . . 40 Microsoft® Windows® XP 40 Windows Vista 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 41 Microsoft Windows XP 42 Windows Vista 42 4 Using the Keyboard 43 Numeric Keypad 43 Keyboard Illumination 43 Key Combinations 43... Keyboard Illumination 43 System Functions 43 Battery 44 Power Management 44 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 44 Touch Pad 45 5 Using a Battery 47 Battery Performance 47 Checking the Battery Charge 48 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 48 4 Contents
...Projector 39 Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper . . . 40 Microsoft® Windows® XP 40 Windows Vista 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 41 Microsoft Windows XP 42 Windows Vista 42 4 Using the Keyboard 43 Numeric Keypad 43 Keyboard Illumination 43 Key Combinations 43... Keyboard Illumination 43 System Functions 43 Battery 44 Power Management 44 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 44 Touch Pad 45 5 Using a Battery 47 Battery Performance 47 Checking the Battery Charge 48 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 48 4 Contents
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Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 48 Charge Gauge 49 Low-Battery Warning 49 Conserving Battery Power 50 Power Management Modes 50 Standby and Sleep Mode 50 Hibernate Mode 51 Configuring Power Management Settings 52 Accessing Power Options Properties 52 Charging the Battery 52 Removing the Battery 53 Storing a Battery 53 6 Using the Camera 55 Accessing the Camera's Help File 55 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 56 Creating a Picture or a Video 56 7 Using GamePanel 57 GamePanel Applications 58 8 Using Multimedia 59 Playing Media 59 Contents 5
Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 48 Charge Gauge 49 Low-Battery Warning 49 Conserving Battery Power 50 Power Management Modes 50 Standby and Sleep Mode 50 Hibernate Mode 51 Configuring Power Management Settings 52 Accessing Power Options Properties 52 Charging the Battery 52 Removing the Battery 53 Storing a Battery 53 6 Using the Camera 55 Accessing the Camera's Help File 55 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 56 Creating a Picture or a Video 56 7 Using GamePanel 57 GamePanel Applications 58 8 Using Multimedia 59 Playing Media 59 Contents 5
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10 Setting Up and Using Networks 91 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable . . 91 Setting Up a Network 92 Windows XP 92 Windows Vista 93 Wireless Local Area Network 93 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection . 93 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 93 ...) . 98 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 99 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 99 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 100 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 100 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 101 11 Securing Your Computer 103 Security Cable Lock...
10 Setting Up and Using Networks 91 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable . . 91 Setting Up a Network 92 Windows XP 92 Windows Vista 93 Wireless Local Area Network 93 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection . 93 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 93 ...) . 98 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 99 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 99 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 100 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 100 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 101 11 Securing Your Computer 103 Security Cable Lock...
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13 Troubleshooting 107 Dell Technical Update Service 107 Dell Diagnostics 107 Dell Support Utility 111 Drive Problems 112 Optical drive problems 113 Hard drive problems 114 E-Mail and Internet Problems 114 Error Messages 115 ...computer stops responding 123 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 123 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 124 A solid blue screen appears 124 Dell MediaDirect problems 124 Other software problems 125 Memory Problems 126 Network Problems 126 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])...
13 Troubleshooting 107 Dell Technical Update Service 107 Dell Diagnostics 107 Dell Support Utility 111 Drive Problems 112 Optical drive problems 113 Hard drive problems 114 E-Mail and Internet Problems 114 Error Messages 115 ...computer stops responding 123 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 123 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 124 A solid blue screen appears 124 Dell MediaDirect problems 124 Other software problems 125 Memory Problems 126 Network Problems 126 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])...
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... Utilities 136 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating Systems 139 Restoring Your Operating System 140 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 141 Starting System Restore 141 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 143 Using the Operating System Media 146 14 Adding...
... Utilities 136 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating Systems 139 Restoring Your Operating System 140 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 141 Starting System Restore 141 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 143 Using the Operating System Media 146 14 Adding...
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...computer Setup Diagram NOTE: The appearance of your setup diagram may vary. • Service Tag and Express Service Code Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License This label is located in the battery bay of 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 What Are You Looking...
...computer Setup Diagram NOTE: The appearance of your setup diagram may vary. • Service Tag and Express Service Code Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License This label is located in the battery bay of 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 What Are You Looking...
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...Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - NOTE: As an increased security measure,the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to view the appropriate support site...questions segment to discourage removal of the system. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - What Are You Looking For? • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here The label is Windows XP, this label might look different. Certified drivers, patches, and...
...Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - NOTE: As an increased security measure,the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to view the appropriate support site...questions segment to discourage removal of the system. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - What Are You Looking For? • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here The label is Windows XP, this label might look different. Certified drivers, patches, and...
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...installed on the screen. 16 Finding Information The software automatically detects your computer and operating 1 Go to personalize my desktop Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem... Notebook System Software (NSS)- may vary depending on page 111. • How to use Windows XP or Windows Vista™ • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your computing environment, software updates, and relevant ...
...installed on the screen. 16 Finding Information The software automatically detects your computer and operating 1 Go to personalize my desktop Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem... Notebook System Software (NSS)- may vary depending on page 111. • How to use Windows XP or Windows Vista™ • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your computing environment, software updates, and relevant ...
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... Operating System Media The operating system is already installed on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. • How to change the LED colors for the zones, play various LED effects (like strobe lights, breathing lights, rotating...• Information on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for select music players Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar, and select Help. What Are You Looking For?
... Operating System Media The operating system is already installed on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. • How to change the LED colors for the zones, play various LED effects (like strobe lights, breathing lights, rotating...• Information on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for select music players Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar, and select Help. What Are You Looking For?
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Built-in camera for displaying text and graphical information. 20 About Your Computer D I S P L A Y - For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. GA M E P A N E L - P O W E R B U T T O N - If ...mode (see "Using the Display" on page 50). 1 camera 3 power button 5 device status lights 7 infrared sensor 9 touch pad 11 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 13 digital array microphones (2) 15 camera indicator 2 display 4 GamePanel 6 right speaker 8 media control buttons 10 ...
Built-in camera for displaying text and graphical information. 20 About Your Computer D I S P L A Y - For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. GA M E P A N E L - P O W E R B U T T O N - If ...mode (see "Using the Display" on page 50). 1 camera 3 power button 5 device status lights 7 infrared sensor 9 touch pad 11 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 13 digital array microphones (2) 15 camera indicator 2 display 4 GamePanel 6 right speaker 8 media control buttons 10 ...
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... with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 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 same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your local cable TV...
... with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 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 same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your local cable TV...
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...up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the following section that your ISP information ready. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click Wireless to configure your WLAN/WWAN card to connect to the Internet. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and use your...to a new computer. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can use the setup information provided by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. 34 Setting Up Your Computer For instructions, see "E-Mail and Internet Problems" on page 114. NOTE: If you cannot ...
...up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the following section that your ISP information ready. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click Wireless to configure your WLAN/WWAN card to connect to the Internet. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and use your...to a new computer. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can use the setup information provided by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. 34 Setting Up Your Computer For instructions, see "E-Mail and Internet Problems" on page 114. NOTE: If you cannot ...
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... printer and then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on page 136 and the documentation that came with your computer is running the Windows Vista™ operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Network→Add a printer to help you install the printer driver: If your printer. 36 Setting Up...
... printer and then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on page 136 and the documentation that came with your computer is running the Windows Vista™ operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Network→Add a printer to help you install the printer driver: If your printer. 36 Setting Up...
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... under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. In...and the necessary video drivers must be hard to read if you change back to the previous settings if you need to. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click...
... under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. In...and the necessary video drivers must be hard to read if you change back to the previous settings if you need to. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click...
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... and images to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card...the screen. Using the Display 41 You can change the resolution to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. Windows Vista™ 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the ...
... and images to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card...the screen. Using the Display 41 You can change the resolution to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. Windows Vista™ 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the ...
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... do I get the best display? 42 Using the Display Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button and click 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...change, or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes...
... do I get the best display? 42 Using the Display Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button and click 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...change, or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes...
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...; Always Off • Auto Mode In Auto Mode, the keyboard illumination LEDs automatically turn on or off, depending on and off Opens the Task Manager window. Using the Keyboard 43 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. • To enable the...
...; Always Off • Auto Mode In Auto Mode, the keyboard illumination LEDs automatically turn on or off, depending on and off Opens the Task Manager window. Using the Keyboard 43 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. • To enable the...
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... Center. 44 Using the Keyboard Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Opens the Run dialog box. Power Management Activates...
... Center. 44 Using the Keyboard Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Opens the Run dialog box. Power Management Activates...
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... Management Settings" on page 52 for your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used and the conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over time. .... • Running the computer in the battery bay. NOTE: Because the battery may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your new computer to a CD or DVD. Using a Battery 47 For best results, operate the computer with...
... Management Settings" on page 52 for your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used and the conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over time. .... • Running the computer in the battery bay. NOTE: Because the battery may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your new computer to a CD or DVD. Using a Battery 47 For best results, operate the computer with...