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Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista ...
Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista ...
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... On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad...
... On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad...
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... Internet. . . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176...
... Internet. . . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176...
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Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, ...
Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, ...
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... Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273...
... Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273...
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... History & Status • System Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong &... • Order Status • Ownership Transfer • International Ownership Transfer • Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty ...
... History & Status • System Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong &... • Order Status • Ownership Transfer • International Ownership Transfer • Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty ...
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... the drop-down menu. 50 Monitors and Displays Unsupported resolution or color settings: If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to read. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you choose a resolution or color palette that is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK.
... the drop-down menu. 50 Monitors and Displays Unsupported resolution or color settings: If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to read. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you choose a resolution or color palette that is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK.
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System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. You then need to reactivate a USB ...
System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. You then need to reactivate a USB ...
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...which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. HINT...: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software...
...which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. HINT...: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software...
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... default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about... start in the corners of the display to run Windows are using. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode, you are started. Also, you troubleshoot the problem later.
... default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about... start in the corners of the display to run Windows are using. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode, you are started. Also, you troubleshoot the problem later.
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... provided by the router manufacturer. The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically, or you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Setting up a connection or network. Actual steps may have Internet access through your broadband modem. 3 Install any software required for setting up the Hardware...
... provided by the router manufacturer. The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically, or you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Setting up a connection or network. Actual steps may have Internet access through your broadband modem. 3 Install any software required for setting up the Hardware...
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.... Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information.
.... Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information.
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... page), so that came with any connection hardware. For example, to check the service status, or try connecting again later. The Internet Options window appears. Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet If you cannot connect to the Internet, but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP may have a service outage...
... page), so that came with any connection hardware. For example, to check the service status, or try connecting again later. The Internet Options window appears. Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet If you cannot connect to the Internet, but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP may have a service outage...
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Windows XP 1 From the Control Panel, access the Display Properties menu. 2 From the Display Properties menu, select the Settings tab. The Settings tab also provides a Troubleshoot button, which takes you to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu settings tab use the slide bar ...
Windows XP 1 From the Control Panel, access the Display Properties menu. 2 From the Display Properties menu, select the Settings tab. The Settings tab also provides a Troubleshoot button, which takes you to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu settings tab use the slide bar ...
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...screen, use the touch pad or track stick to increase the resolution above a certain level. Connecting Your Computer to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you can change the screen resolution. You may no longer be able to pan ...display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. If the video resolution setting is higher than that usually appears at one time. Getting Help for the...
...screen, use the touch pad or track stick to increase the resolution above a certain level. Connecting Your Computer to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you can change the screen resolution. You may no longer be able to pan ...display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click Advanced. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. If the video resolution setting is higher than that usually appears at one time. Getting Help for the...
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... guide • Television Menu Help • Documentation shipped with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer or TV shows no display or has other display problems, you can also select...Card Control Panels Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249
... guide • Television Menu Help • Documentation shipped with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer or TV shows no display or has other display problems, you can also select...Card Control Panels Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249
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... 263 Then the remote user calls the Remote Desktop host computer using the Remote Desktop feature, see "Windows XP Pro Remote Desktop configuration, use, and troubleshooting tips" in your Windows XP Professional Resource Kit. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the fully qualified domain name. The No-IP.com...
... 263 Then the remote user calls the Remote Desktop host computer using the Remote Desktop feature, see "Windows XP Pro Remote Desktop configuration, use, and troubleshooting tips" in your Windows XP Professional Resource Kit. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the fully qualified domain name. The No-IP.com...
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... following these basic tips when troubleshooting your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, and may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). 4 If an error message occurs in a program, see the program's documentation. Troubleshooting 271 This message may...
... following these basic tips when troubleshooting your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, and may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). 4 If an error message occurs in a program, see the program's documentation. Troubleshooting 271 This message may...
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... for information about diagnostic lights. Your desktop or laptop computer may need to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights... System Messages list or in your Service Manual for information on your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status...
... for information about diagnostic lights. Your desktop or laptop computer may need to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights... System Messages list or in your Service Manual for information on your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status...
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...; If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for...
...; If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for...