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...of the Blu-ray Disc Association; A02 Intel is a registered trademark and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, XPS, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells... than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of your computer. and is strictly forbidden. Other trademarks ...
...of the Blu-ray Disc Association; A02 Intel is a registered trademark and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, XPS, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells... than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of your computer. and is strictly forbidden. Other trademarks ...
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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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...; 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 "hole...
...; 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 "hole...
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... Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on page 93. • ...How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support • How to work with...
... Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on page 93. • ...How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support • How to work with...
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See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, ...
See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, ...
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... can help 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 the screen to complete the setup. Contact your ISP to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on... how you want to set up modem or ISDN. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on page 98. If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help...
... can help 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 the screen to complete the setup. Contact your ISP to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on... how you want to set up modem or ISDN. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on page 98. If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help...
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... printer to the operating system that it is compatible with your computer 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... For technical assistance, refer to the computer. Setting Up Your Computer 21 Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. For instructions, see the following section that corresponds to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner...
... printer to the operating system that it is compatible with your computer 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... For technical assistance, refer to the computer. Setting Up Your Computer 21 Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. For instructions, see the following section that corresponds to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner...
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... seconds). K E Y B O A R D - D E L L M E D I A D I C R O P H O N E S - For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 37. Built-in microphone for video capture, conferencing...
... seconds). K E Y B O A R D - D E L L M E D I A D I C R O P H O N E S - For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 37. Built-in microphone for video capture, conferencing...
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... Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 44). 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. Displays ...the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 37 Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (...
... Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 44). 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. Displays ...the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 37 Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (...
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...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 Minimizes all minimized windows. This key combination functions as a toggle to a network). For more information about Dell... QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on Windows Vista Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for ...
...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 Minimizes all minimized windows. This key combination functions as a toggle to a network). For more information about Dell... QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on Windows Vista Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for ...
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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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...or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. To display a program at support.dell.com. To set the display resolution and refresh rate 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. NOTE: Use only the...
...or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. To display a program at support.dell.com. To set the display resolution and refresh rate 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. NOTE: Use only the...
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...you use to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your 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. Using a Battery 43 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE... the battery may need to an electrical outlet the first time you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the Windows notification area. NOTE: It is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the computer in the battery bay. For optimal...
...you use to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your 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. Using a Battery 43 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE... the battery may need to an electrical outlet the first time you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the Windows notification area. NOTE: It is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the computer in the battery bay. For optimal...
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...waste disposal or environmental agency for advice 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 Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your computer using any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of fire or chemical ...
...waste disposal or environmental agency for advice 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 Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your computer using any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of fire or chemical ...
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...more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in Dell QuickSet. If no lights appear, the battery is charged. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of the lights are on ,...check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the health indicator lights. Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the battery meter, double-click the icon in the notification ...
...more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in Dell QuickSet. If no lights appear, the battery is charged. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of the lights are on ,...check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the health indicator lights. Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the battery meter, double-click the icon in the notification ...
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... battery runs completely out of times the battery is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on your computer. • For ...Help, and then select Power Management. • To use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window. You can use Windows Power Options, do any of the following : •...
... battery runs completely out of times the battery is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on your computer. • For ...Help, and then select Power Management. • To use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window. You can use Windows Power Options, do any of the following : •...
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... battery to cool to room temperature, then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to conserve power. Disconnect the computer from being in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to continue charging the battery. Sleep automatically saves your work session without restarting your portable computer, use...
... battery to cool to room temperature, then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to conserve power. Disconnect the computer from being in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to continue charging the battery. Sleep automatically saves your work session without restarting your portable computer, use...