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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 ... 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 Power Problems 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 ... 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 Power Problems 111...
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Only 174 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 175 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 175 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 175 FCC Class B 175 Macrovision Product Notice 176 Glossary 177 Index 195 12 Contents 16 Specifications 159 A Appendix 169 Using the System Setup Program 169 Viewing the System Setup Screen 170 System Setup Screen 170 Commonly Used Options 170 Cleaning Your Computer 172 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 172 Touch Pad 173 Mouse 173 Media 173 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
Only 174 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 175 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 175 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 175 FCC Class B 175 Macrovision Product Notice 176 Glossary 177 Index 195 12 Contents 16 Specifications 159 A Appendix 169 Using the System Setup Program 169 Viewing the System Setup Screen 170 System Setup Screen 170 Commonly Used Options 170 Cleaning Your Computer 172 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 172 Touch Pad 173 Mouse 173 Media 173 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
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...topics, and general health of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on network activity, the Power... Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. 16 Finding Information The taskbar is an automated upgrade and notification ...
...topics, and general health of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on network activity, the Power... Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. 16 Finding Information The taskbar is an automated upgrade and notification ...
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... 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 and use a dial-up modem or ISDN. Contact your ISP information ready. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided... an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you will use the setup information provided by your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to check the service status, or try connecting again later.
... 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 and use a dial-up modem or ISDN. Contact your ISP information ready. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided... an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you will use the setup information provided by your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to check the service status, or try connecting again later.
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... for example, from an old computer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. For instructions, see the following section that corresponds to the operating system that it is running. 1 Click Start →...
... for example, from an old computer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. For instructions, see the following section that corresponds to the operating system that it is running. 1 Click Start →...
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... The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your finger to allow you would use a mouse. 1 2 1 touch pad 2 silk screen depicting scrolling capabilities • To move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the display. Using the Keyboard...
... The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your finger to allow you would use a mouse. 1 2 1 touch pad 2 silk screen depicting scrolling capabilities • To move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the display. Using the Keyboard...
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NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by your computer and display. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If you change the display resolution from the current settings, the ...to appear larger and 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 one not supported by adjusting...
NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by your computer and display. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If you change the display resolution from the current settings, the ...to appear larger and 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 one not supported by adjusting...
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...electrical outlet the first time you 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. For optimal computer performance and to help ... drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Windows notification area. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery...
...electrical outlet the first time you 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. For optimal computer performance and to help ... drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Windows notification area. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery...
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... information on volume control options, click Help in the notification area and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen. 1 2 3 1 volume icon 3 mute icon 2 volume meter Using Multimedia 57 If you make a mistake, you record the...
... information on volume control options, click Help in the notification area and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen. 1 2 3 1 volume icon 3 mute icon 2 volume meter Using Multimedia 57 If you make a mistake, you record the...
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... media playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Under Resolution, click and drag the bar reduce the resolution setting. 4 In the drop-down menu...cover, to mute volume. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you can press the Dell MediaDirect button to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 58 Using Multimedia When the meter is enabled, adjust the volume with the ...
... media playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Under Resolution, click and drag the bar reduce the resolution setting. 4 In the drop-down menu...cover, to mute volume. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you can press the Dell MediaDirect button to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 58 Using Multimedia When the meter is enabled, adjust the volume with the ...
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... correct for a TV NOTE: To ensure that you enable the display settings. 1 Click Start → Control Panel →Appearance and Personalization. 1 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in your computer, see Windows Help and Support. Using Multimedia 67 Under Pick a Task, click...
... correct for a TV NOTE: To ensure that you enable the display settings. 1 Click Start → Control Panel →Appearance and Personalization. 1 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in your computer, see Windows Help and Support. Using Multimedia 67 Under Pick a Task, click...
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To record a video, click the Video Recording tab and then click Start. The screen shows you the camera target view. 3 To take a picture, click the Photo Capture tab and then click Start. You can now direct the camera to ... blue camera light turns on your hard drive. Unless you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on . For more information about camera settings and other camera-related topics, see the camera's Video Software Help file (see "Accessing the...
To record a video, click the Video Recording tab and then click Start. The screen shows you the camera target view. 3 To take a picture, click the Photo Capture tab and then click Start. You can now direct the camera to ... blue camera light turns on your hard drive. Unless you designate a different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on . For more information about camera settings and other camera-related topics, see the camera's Video Software Help file (see "Accessing the...
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... information on the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless ...Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Connect To→ Manage wireless networks. 2 Double-click a profile to open the wireless network properties screen. Setting Up and Using Networks 79 The software is managing your wireless network card in the Windows Help and Support Center (see "Windows ...
... information on the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless ...Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Connect To→ Manage wireless networks. 2 Double-click a profile to open the wireless network properties screen. Setting Up and Using Networks 79 The software is managing your wireless network card in the Windows Help and Support Center (see "Windows ...
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...The wireless activity indicator displays whether your computer's integrated wireless devices are unique to your network. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then select Help. Contact your computer within a... 1 minute to connect to the network. Dell cannot provide this information. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you have configured your computer for coverage of your screen. To turn the wireless networking function on...
...The wireless activity indicator displays whether your computer's integrated wireless devices are unique to your network. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then select Help. Contact your computer within a... 1 minute to connect to the network. Dell cannot provide this information. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you have configured your computer for coverage of your screen. To turn the wireless networking function on...
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... apply to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or MiniCards. NOTE: The Connect button changes to manage the network connection with the utility. Hardware screen, you must activate Mobile Broadband service through Windows Help and Support (click Start → Help and Support). OR 1 Click Start ...→ All Programs→ Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen to the Disconnect button. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. 82 Setting Up and Using Networks NOTE: Before you connect to the Internet...
... apply to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or MiniCards. NOTE: The Connect button changes to manage the network connection with the utility. Hardware screen, you must activate Mobile Broadband service through Windows Help and Support (click Start → Help and Support). OR 1 Click Start ...→ All Programs→ Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen to the Disconnect button. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. 82 Setting Up and Using Networks NOTE: Before you connect to the Internet...
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... diagnostic utility partition on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working properly. 2 Turn on your computer and... wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to an electrical outlet that came with your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you receive the message Booting...
... diagnostic utility partition on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working properly. 2 Turn on your computer and... wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to an electrical outlet that came with your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you receive the message Booting...
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...error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the keyboard is held down -arrow keys to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for extended periods of time. NOTE: If you ..., continue to run. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 8 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® ...
...error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the keyboard is held down -arrow keys to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for extended periods of time. NOTE: If you ..., continue to run. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 8 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® ...
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... menu, the following menu appears. The test typically takes 10 to increase the possibility of the problem you want . Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to run. Run Express Test first to 20 minutes and requires...
... menu, the following menu appears. The test typically takes 10 to increase the possibility of the problem you want . Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to run. Run Express Test first to 20 minutes and requires...
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... installed on June 26, 2007, and later are pre-installed with an error code and a description of the screen. Displays your computer is located at support.dell.com. Computers purchased on your computer or all devices attached to customize the test by changing the test settings. ... the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option: Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center provides service, support and system-specific information. For any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with...
... installed on June 26, 2007, and later are pre-installed with an error code and a description of the screen. Displays your computer is located at support.dell.com. Computers purchased on your computer or all devices attached to customize the test by changing the test settings. ... the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option: Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center provides service, support and system-specific information. For any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with...
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...; Mail e-mail program open, click File. If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you have subscribed to support.dell.com and search for a dial tone. • If you are using a line that the modem is 3 m (10 ft) or more information, ...Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it , and then connect to scan the computer and remove spyware. Follow the instructions on the screen to the telephone wall jack. For more in length, try a shorter one. For help, contact your program may require an upgrade) to the...
...; Mail e-mail program open, click File. If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you have subscribed to support.dell.com and search for a dial tone. • If you are using a line that the modem is 3 m (10 ft) or more information, ...Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it , and then connect to scan the computer and remove spyware. Follow the instructions on the screen to the telephone wall jack. For more in length, try a shorter one. For help, contact your program may require an upgrade) to the...