Dell Technology Guide
Page 44
... your cursor over each item to enhance performance HINT: A list of your computer. Through the Control Panel, you can: • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance ...of the items you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to help you...
... your cursor over each item to enhance performance HINT: A list of your computer. Through the Control Panel, you can: • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance ...of the items you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to help you...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 59
...the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select the number of lines to scroll... with each notch on the underside of the Scroll Wheel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the..., Touch Pad) 59 Controlling the Speed of your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 3 Wipe the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth.
...the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select the number of lines to scroll... with each notch on the underside of the Scroll Wheel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the..., Touch Pad) 59 Controlling the Speed of your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 3 Wipe the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth.
Dell Technology Guide
Page 63
Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn ... between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click...
Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn ... between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 122
... may see different options to select, such as Get Programs Online (for viruses. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Add a program. 122 Managing Applications (Programs) NOTICE: When downloading and installing applications from the list, and click ...install the application, double-click the file and follow the instructions on your screen. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs, and then click Get Programs Online. 2 Select an application from the Internet, be sure you trust the publisher of ...
... may see different options to select, such as Get Programs Online (for viruses. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Add a program. 122 Managing Applications (Programs) NOTICE: When downloading and installing applications from the list, and click ...install the application, double-click the file and follow the instructions on your screen. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs, and then click Get Programs Online. 2 Select an application from the Internet, be sure you trust the publisher of ...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 123
Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted. Managing Applications (Programs) 123 Removing Applications From Your Computer Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the application you want to add. 4 Select an application ...may need to select a different option in Category to see the program you want to remove, and click Uninstall. 3 If your screen. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Remove a program, and select the application you want to...
Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted. Managing Applications (Programs) 123 Removing Applications From Your Computer Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the application you want to add. 4 Select an application ...may need to select a different option in Category to see the program you want to remove, and click Uninstall. 3 If your screen. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Remove a program, and select the application you want to...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 129
.../nvidia_esa.html. monitors your system performance to accept an End User License Agreement. If your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on page 307. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related...Performance and Ensure Security) 129 Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of the NVIDIA Control Panel. For more information about managing space on your computer includes components compatible with enhanced...
.../nvidia_esa.html. monitors your system performance to accept an End User License Agreement. If your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on page 307. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related...Performance and Ensure Security) 129 Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of the NVIDIA Control Panel. For more information about managing space on your computer includes components compatible with enhanced...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 137
... becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following information to exit hibernate mode. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer • Alarms - select preconfigured settings for your computer. Then click...short time to best support your computer: • Power Schemes - Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you can change the following methods to put your ...
... becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following information to exit hibernate mode. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer • Alarms - select preconfigured settings for your computer. Then click...short time to best support your computer: • Power Schemes - Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you can change the following methods to put your ...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 267
...unchecked. If possible, back up the data before using these options. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than ...200 MB of low disk space. If you received your operating system. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel...
...unchecked. If possible, back up the data before using these options. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than ...200 MB of low disk space. If you received your operating system. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 274
...Eliminate interference. Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with numbers on the front panel. Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference...as a lamp. - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Too many devices on properly. - - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is set to the system ...
...Eliminate interference. Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with numbers on the front panel. Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference...as a lamp. - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Too many devices on properly. - - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is set to the system ...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 290
...WITH WINDOWS - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and Modem Options.... If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it and connect to open , click File. For additional safety best practices information,...T H E I N T E R N E T - If all commands receive responses, the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The program that the modem is not available on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Helper is communicating with your...
...WITH WINDOWS - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and Modem Options.... If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it and connect to open , click File. For additional safety best practices information,...T H E I N T E R N E T - If all commands receive responses, the modem is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The program that the modem is not available on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Helper is communicating with your...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 291
... want to use first. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and...
... want to use first. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 292
..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 292 Troubleshooting I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E - Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of the procedures in this section, ...follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Keyboard Problems for your IEEE 1394 device is firmly connected to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. Windows XP 1 Click Start and click Control Panel...
..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 292 Troubleshooting I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E - Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of the procedures in this section, ...follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Keyboard Problems for your IEEE 1394 device is firmly connected to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. Windows XP 1 Click Start and click Control Panel...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 297
...and cables are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on. • Ensure ... or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is in the power connector on properly. • Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip Troubleshooting 297 E L I M I N A T E I...
...and cables are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on. • Ensure ... or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is in the power connector on properly. • Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip Troubleshooting 297 E L I M I N A T E I...
Owner's Manual
Page 39
...-panel monitors, at least one of the monitors to the VGA (blue) connector on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the other monitor to the optional DVI adapter and connect the DVI adapter to the DVI (white) connector on the back of the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Do not remove...
...-panel monitors, at least one of the monitors to the VGA (blue) connector on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the other monitor to the optional DVI adapter and connect the DVI adapter to the DVI (white) connector on the back of the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Do not remove...
Owner's Manual
Page 67
...M H E L P E R D I A G N O S T I N T E R N E T - With the Windows Mail e-mail program open, click File. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it to an Internet provider. USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE - • Verify that the telephone line is connected to the jack on all commands receive responses... is operating properly. If all computers.) VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click Start and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab. 5 Click the COM ...
...M H E L P E R D I A G N O S T I N T E R N E T - With the Windows Mail e-mail program open, click File. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it to an Internet provider. USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE - • Verify that the telephone line is connected to the jack on all commands receive responses... is operating properly. If all computers.) VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click Start and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab. 5 Click the COM ...
Owner's Manual
Page 68
... Guide. A R E Q U I B L E . I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I S K E R R O R - S YS T E M D I A - To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow...is not listed, see the documentation for installation instructions. Remove the floppy disk from the drive and restart your computer. 68 Solving Problems Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→Programs and Features. 2 Select the...
... Guide. A R E Q U I B L E . I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I S K E R R O R - S YS T E M D I A - To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow...is not listed, see the documentation for installation instructions. Remove the floppy disk from the drive and restart your computer. 68 Solving Problems Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→Programs and Features. 2 Select the...
Owner's Manual
Page 74
...U S E - CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - 1 Remove mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to the computer. ...the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on page 185. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . ENSURE THAT THE USB PORTS ARE ENABLED IN THE SYSTEM SETUP P...Information Guide. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . 74 Solving Problems See "Mouse" on page ...
...U S E - CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - 1 Remove mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to the computer. ...the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on page 185. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . ENSURE THAT THE USB PORTS ARE ENABLED IN THE SYSTEM SETUP P...Information Guide. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . 74 Solving Problems See "Mouse" on page ...
Owner's Manual
Page 84
... you that all power cables are securely connected to identify a more serious cause (see "Memory" on page 128). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 108). One possible beep code consists of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Ensure that... the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see "Inside View of Your Computer...
... you that all power cables are securely connected to identify a more serious cause (see "Memory" on page 128). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 108). One possible beep code consists of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Ensure that... the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see "Inside View of Your Computer...
Owner's Manual
Page 103
...screwdriver • Small Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS executable update program on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com Removing and Installing Parts 103 CAUTION: Some of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always... Tools The procedures in your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, and so on) removed. Removing and Installing Parts CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of the parts described in this document may be replaceable by...
...screwdriver • Small Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS executable update program on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com Removing and Installing Parts 103 CAUTION: Some of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always... Tools The procedures in your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, and so on) removed. Removing and Installing Parts CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of the parts described in this document may be replaceable by...
Owner's Manual
Page 105
... NOTICE: Ensure that you begin any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you are working on a level, protected surface to dissipate static ...electricity, which it is resting. 2 Lay your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 4 Remove the computer cover. CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the...
... NOTICE: Ensure that you begin any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you are working on a level, protected surface to dissipate static ...electricity, which it is resting. 2 Lay your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 4 Remove the computer cover. CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the...