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...Blu-ray Disc Association; Dell Inc. Trademarks 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. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of...P/N RU335 Rev. Intel is a registered trademark and Core is subject to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Information in trademarks and trade names other countries; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for ...
...Blu-ray Disc Association; Dell Inc. Trademarks 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. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of...P/N RU335 Rev. Intel is a registered trademark and Core is subject to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Information in trademarks and trade names other countries; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for ...
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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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... and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® 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...
... and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® 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...
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...; Information on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. What Are You Looking For? 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 →...
...; Information on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. What Are You Looking For? 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 →...
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... for the devices that came with your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your computer. After you ordered. NOTE: The color of your DVD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your...
... for the devices that came with your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your computer. After you ordered. NOTE: The color of your DVD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your...
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Contact your ISP information ready. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, .... NOTE: If 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 page 98.
Contact your ISP information ready. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, .... NOTE: If 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 page 98.
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..., see the following section that corresponds to the operating system 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...21 See the documentation that came with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Transferring Information to a New Computer You can use your operating system "wizards" to help you transfer files and ...
..., see the following section that corresponds to the operating system 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...21 See the documentation that came with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Transferring Information to a New Computer You can use your operating system "wizards" to help you transfer files and ...
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...take several seconds). For more information about the keyboard, see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on . C A M E R A - D E L L M E D I A D I S P L A Y - D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - Press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on page 46)....the computer turns off your display, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 37. For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. D U A L D I G I T A L M I C A ...
...take several seconds). For more information about the keyboard, see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on . C A M E R A - D E L L M E D I A D I S P L A Y - D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - Press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on page 46)....the computer turns off your display, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 37. For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. D U A L D I G I T A L M I C A ...
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... Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on page 44). Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Decreases brightness on the ... Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again...
... Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on page 44). Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Decreases brightness on the ... Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again...
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... Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on Windows Vista Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to a network). 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 Windows logo key and...
... Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on Windows Vista Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to a network). 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 Windows logo key and...
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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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... for 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 offer the best performance with vision impairments. Before you change the resolution to... read if you can benefit people with your computer and display. To display a program at support.dell.com. You can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of the current settings so you change any of the display ...
... for 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 offer the best performance with vision impairments. Before you change the resolution to... read if you can benefit people with your computer and display. To display a program at support.dell.com. You can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of the current settings so you change any of the display ...
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... settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Windows notification area. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46 for information about... accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is used, you may not be fully charged,...
... settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Windows notification area. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46 for information about... accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is used, you may not be fully charged,...
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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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...To check the battery meter, double-click the icon in good condition, and more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate ... lights. To check the battery health using the charge gauge on , the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Therefore, a battery can check: • Battery charge (check by pressing and...
...To check the battery meter, double-click the icon in good condition, and more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate ... lights. To check the battery health using the charge gauge on , the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Therefore, a battery can check: • Battery charge (check by pressing and...
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... power state when you when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is at a critically low level....in the notification area, click Help, and then select Power Management. • To use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Select a power plan window. 46 Using a Battery Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your portable computer, do...
... power state when you when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is at a critically low level....in the notification area, click Help, and then select Power Management. • To use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Select a power plan window. 46 Using a Battery Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your portable computer, do...
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...; Click Start → or → Sleep. • Depending on page 111. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to your previous work session without restarting your computer. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery...
...; Click Start → or → Sleep. • Depending on page 111. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to your previous work session without restarting your computer. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery...