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...Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, PowerConnect, Dell TravelLite, Dell Media Experience, Dell MediaDirect, and XPS are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; A04 Environmental Protection Agency. Model ... for property damage, personal injury, or death. Microsoft, Windows, and Outlook are registered trademarks of the U.S. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE ...
...Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, PowerConnect, Dell TravelLite, Dell Media Experience, Dell MediaDirect, and XPS are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; A04 Environmental Protection Agency. Model ... for property damage, personal injury, or death. Microsoft, Windows, and Outlook are registered trademarks of the U.S. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE ...
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... Keypad 31 Key Combinations 31 System Functions 31 Battery 32 Display Functions 32 Wireless Networking Technology Function 32 Display Switch 32 Power Management 32 Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions 32 Touch Pad 33 Customizing the Touch Pad and Mouse 34 Keyboard Battery 34...
... Keypad 31 Key Combinations 31 System Functions 31 Battery 32 Display Functions 32 Wireless Networking Technology Function 32 Display Switch 32 Power Management 32 Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions 32 Touch Pad 33 Customizing the Touch Pad and Mouse 34 Keyboard Battery 34...
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... 42 If the computer is turned on or in standby mode 43 If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode 43 Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help 43 Using Your Computer With a TV or Audio Device 44 Connecting a Composite Video Adapter 44 Connecting a Component ...Video Adapter 45 Connecting Audio/IR Blaster Adapter 45 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in Cyberlink PowerDVD 47 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver...
... 42 If the computer is turned on or in standby mode 43 If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode 43 Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help 43 Using Your Computer With a TV or Audio Device 44 Connecting a Composite Video Adapter 44 Connecting a Component ...Video Adapter 45 Connecting Audio/IR Blaster Adapter 45 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in Cyberlink PowerDVD 47 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver...
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... a Battery 55 Replacing the Battery 55 Inserting the Battery 55 Removing the Battery 57 Battery Performance 58 Checking the Battery Charge 59 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 59 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 60 Charge Gauge 60 Low-Battery Warning 60 Charging the Battery 61 Conserving Battery Power 61 Storing a Battery 61 Power Management...
... a Battery 55 Replacing the Battery 55 Inserting the Battery 55 Removing the Battery 57 Battery Performance 58 Checking the Battery Charge 59 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 59 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 60 Charge Gauge 60 Low-Battery Warning 60 Charging the Battery 61 Conserving Battery Power 61 Storing a Battery 61 Power Management...
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...the Connection to the WLAN 77 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card 77 Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet 78 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 78 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection . 78 ...Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card 78 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network 79 Windows Firewall 79 8 Using Cards 81 Supported Cards 81 Media Memory Card Reader 81 Compact Flash Card Reader 81 ...
...the Connection to the WLAN 77 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card 77 Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet 78 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 78 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection . 78 ...Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card 78 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network 79 Windows Firewall 79 8 Using Cards 81 Supported Cards 81 Media Memory Card Reader 81 Compact Flash Card Reader 81 ...
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A program stops responding 98 A program crashes repeatedly 98 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system 99 A solid blue screen appears 99 Dell MediaDirect problems 99 Other software problems 100 Memory Problems 100 Network Problems 101 General 101 Mobile Broadband Network 101 Media Memory Card or ExpressCard Problems ...
A program stops responding 98 A program crashes repeatedly 98 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system 99 A solid blue screen appears 99 Dell MediaDirect problems 99 Other software problems 100 Memory Problems 100 Network Problems 101 General 101 Mobile Broadband Network 101 Media Memory Card or ExpressCard Problems ...
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... What Is a Driver 119 Identifying Drivers 119 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 120 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 122 Restoring Your Operating System 122 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 122 Using the Operating System Installation Media 124 14 Adding and Replacing Parts 127 Before You Begin 127 Recommended Tools 127 Turning Off...
... What Is a Driver 119 Identifying Drivers 119 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 120 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 122 Restoring Your Operating System 122 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 122 Using the Operating System Installation Media 124 14 Adding and Replacing Parts 127 Before You Begin 127 Recommended Tools 127 Turning Off...
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... up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • Model Name, electrical ratings, Agency approval marks Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License The service tag label is located inside the computer base battery compartment of your computer. The...
... up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • Model Name, electrical ratings, Agency approval marks Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License The service tag label is located inside the computer base battery compartment of your computer. The...
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... and support for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Troubleshooting hints...
... and support for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Troubleshooting hints...
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...Windows taskbar. After you ordered. icon For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows XP" on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition • Standard remote control instructions • Premium remote control instructions NOTE: The color of your computer. Dell Media Center User's Guide Dell...reinstall my operating system Operating System Installation Media (CD/DVD) The operating system is already installed on support.dell.com. 14 Finding Information Your operating system product key label is available on your installation media varies according...
...Windows taskbar. After you ordered. icon For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows XP" on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition • Standard remote control instructions • Premium remote control instructions NOTE: The color of your computer. Dell Media Center User's Guide Dell...reinstall my operating system Operating System Installation Media (CD/DVD) The operating system is already installed on support.dell.com. 14 Finding Information Your operating system product key label is available on your installation media varies according...
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... mode. C A M E R A - D I S P L A Y - To keep the display closed. For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. For more information, see "Key Combinations" on page 49. To adjust the volume of... the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on steadily or blinks to Dell MediaDirect™. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS (4) The blue lights located at the top right of the integrated speaker, press the volume ...
... mode. C A M E R A - D I S P L A Y - To keep the display closed. For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. For more information, see "Key Combinations" on page 49. To adjust the volume of... the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on steadily or blinks to Dell MediaDirect™. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS (4) The blue lights located at the top right of the integrated speaker, press the volume ...
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...: To avoid loss of data, never turn on when the computer reads or writes data. The wireless keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows logo key. Press to decrease the volume of audio output from internal or external speakers.
...: To avoid loss of data, never turn on when the computer reads or writes data. The wireless keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows logo key. Press to decrease the volume of audio output from internal or external speakers.
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... to control external consumer electronic devices, such as satellite/cable boxes, VCRs, etc. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by Windows Media Center Edition to a TV through this analog video out port. You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. AUDIO/IR BLASTER ADAPTER...
... to control external consumer electronic devices, such as satellite/cable boxes, VCRs, etc. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by Windows Media Center Edition to a TV through this analog video out port. You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. AUDIO/IR BLASTER ADAPTER...
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... mouse into "discover" mode. 4 Click Next on page 30. Select Start→ All Programs→ Bluetooth→ Wizards, and click OK on the Enable Wizards window. 2 Power off the mouse by sliding the power switch on the bottom of the mouse to the Off position. 30 Using the Keyboard and Mouse...
... mouse into "discover" mode. 4 Click Next on page 30. Select Start→ All Programs→ Bluetooth→ Wizards, and click OK on the Enable Wizards window. 2 Power off the mouse by sliding the power switch on the bottom of the mouse to the Off position. 30 Using the Keyboard and Mouse...
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... shut down the computer, then press the power button to use displays when the pairing is complete. Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Using the Keyboard and Mouse 31 Use the mouse to click Finish to 3 seconds, and then go out. After completing the pairing, the blue wireless...
... shut down the computer, then press the power button to use displays when the pairing is complete. Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Using the Keyboard and Mouse 31 Use the mouse to click Finish to 3 seconds, and then go out. After completing the pairing, the blue wireless...
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... this keyboard shortcut to a connected CRT or external monitor, projector, or TV. See "Dell QuickSet" on page 59). Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Power Management Activates a power management mode. Windows logo key and Restores all open windows. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. 32 Using the Keyboard...
... this keyboard shortcut to a connected CRT or external monitor, projector, or TV. See "Dell QuickSet" on page 59). Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Power Management Activates a power management mode. Windows logo key and Restores all open windows. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. 32 Using the Keyboard...
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...and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support Center. For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 13. On the second tap, leave your finger on the touch ...To move the cursor, lightly slide your thumb to a network). Using the Keyboard and Mouse 33 Opens the System Properties dialog box. Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to press the left touch-pad button. •...
...and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support Center. For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 13. On the second tap, leave your finger on the touch ...To move the cursor, lightly slide your thumb to a network). Using the Keyboard and Mouse 33 Opens the System Properties dialog box. Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to press the left touch-pad button. •...
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Keyboard Battery The wireless keyboard is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter window. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is powered by default. The Battery Status tab displays the charge status for the mouse will also adjust the touch pad settings. 3 Click OK... for both the mouse and touch pad. 1 Open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse. 2 In the Mouse Properties window, clicking the adjustment settings for the battery in your thumb to AC power. The keyboard battery does not charge when it is detached from the...
Keyboard Battery The wireless keyboard is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter window. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is powered by default. The Battery Status tab displays the charge status for the mouse will also adjust the touch pad settings. 3 Click OK... for both the mouse and touch pad. 1 Open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse. 2 In the Mouse Properties window, clicking the adjustment settings for the battery in your thumb to AC power. The keyboard battery does not charge when it is detached from the...
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... Meter on your computer. Using Multimedia 39 Press to skip forward one track/chapter. For additional volume control options, click Help in the Volume Control window. Press once to stop media playback. Press multiple times to decrease the volume of audio output from internal or external speakers. Press to skip forward...
... Meter on your computer. Using Multimedia 39 Press to skip forward one track/chapter. For additional volume control options, click Help in the Volume Control window. Press once to stop media playback. Press multiple times to decrease the volume of audio output from internal or external speakers. Press to skip forward...
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...example, do not play in home theater systems may not support all available BD formats. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located next to the power button, to its maximum capacity; If you make a ... No Yes Yes Rewritable Yes Yes No No No No Yes Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Roxio... Creator project. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to launch either Windows Media Center Manager or Dell MediaDirect. 42 Using Multimedia for additional information. CD-RWs do not copy a 650-MB file...
...example, do not play in home theater systems may not support all available BD formats. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located next to the power button, to its maximum capacity; If you make a ... No Yes Yes Rewritable Yes Yes No No No No Yes Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Roxio... Creator project. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to launch either Windows Media Center Manager or Dell MediaDirect. 42 Using Multimedia for additional information. CD-RWs do not copy a 650-MB file...