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... table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click Components to expand the Components category. 3 Click the device category to expand the ... your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager.
... table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click Components to expand the Components category. 3 Click the device category to expand the ... your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager.
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A list of hard drive space used by Shadow Storage: 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. Shadow Storage Shadow Storage is space reserved on page 265). To determine the amount of drives and storage devices appears. To ...
A list of hard drive space used by Shadow Storage: 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. Shadow Storage Shadow Storage is space reserved on page 265). To determine the amount of drives and storage devices appears. To ...
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... using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to electronic circuitry that is a data storage device that uses solid-state...
... using SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), instead of space used by Shadow Storage 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories. 2 Right-click Command Prompt. 3 Click Run as administrator. 4 If a window appears asking permission to electronic circuitry that is a data storage device that uses solid-state...
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Files and Folders 117 Transferring Files Between Computers Running Windows XP To transfer files and folders from one computer to access the Windows Easy Transfer wizard: 1 Click Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → ... Windows Easy Transfer is not listed in the Start menu, use the Control Panel to another using the Files and Settings Transfer wizard in Windows XP: 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools. 2 Select Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 3 Follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard.
Files and Folders 117 Transferring Files Between Computers Running Windows XP To transfer files and folders from one computer to access the Windows Easy Transfer wizard: 1 Click Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → ... Windows Easy Transfer is not listed in the Start menu, use the Control Panel to another using the Files and Settings Transfer wizard in Windows XP: 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools. 2 Select Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 3 Follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard.
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... procedure has been preconfigured, simply access the Backup or Restore Wizard and click Next and Finish where appropriate without changing settings. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup tab→ Job→ New...
... procedure has been preconfigured, simply access the Backup or Restore Wizard and click Next and Finish where appropriate without changing settings. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode in the Backup or Restore Wizard. 3 On the Backup tab→ Job→ New...
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... to restore. 4 Select the location to restore your entire computer or just the files and folders on the Restore Files wizard. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode. 3 On the Restore and Manage Media tab, select the files and folders you must...
... to restore. 4 Select the location to restore your entire computer or just the files and folders on the Restore Files wizard. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode. 3 On the Restore and Manage Media tab, select the files and folders you must...
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... application key strokes. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk Cleanup calculates how much space on your drive will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK...
... application key strokes. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk Cleanup calculates how much space on your drive will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK...
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... perform this procedure at least once a week. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. You should take only 5 to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. This reduces the time your computer along with the storage capacity and the amount of free space. 132 Maintenance...
... perform this procedure at least once a week. The Disk Defragmenter window opens. You should take only 5 to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. This reduces the time your computer along with the storage capacity and the amount of free space. 132 Maintenance...
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... were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you may appear. Windows® XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click either Restore my computer to an earlier operating state, save and close... your administrator to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on the computer, click Continue; Starting System Restore ...
... were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you may appear. Windows® XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ 2 Click either Restore my computer to an earlier operating state, save and close... your administrator to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on the computer, click Continue; Starting System Restore ...
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...or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. regardless of free hard-disk space ...Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories...
...or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. regardless of free hard-disk space ...Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs→ Accessories...
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... is compatible with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to get a ...any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on page 337. Other Software Problems CHECK...
... is compatible with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to get a ...any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on page 337. Other Software Problems CHECK...
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... that you to disk, and then click OK. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement...the settings for your desktop. Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs. 2 Click Accessories→ System Tools → System Information. 3 Locate the BIOS Version/Date item in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password....
... that you to disk, and then click OK. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement...the settings for your desktop. Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs. 2 Click Accessories→ System Tools → System Information. 3 Locate the BIOS Version/Date item in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password....
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...uses special diagnostic utilities to support.dell.com and click DellConnect. 332 Getting Help For more extensive list of Dell Support online services and features. 5 If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service... Code icon, and follow the directions. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for information on page 332. Call your supervision. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system,...
...uses special diagnostic utilities to support.dell.com and click DellConnect. 332 Getting Help For more extensive list of Dell Support online services and features. 5 If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service... Code icon, and follow the directions. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for information on page 332. Call your supervision. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system,...
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... insuring any product returned, and you assume the risk of loss during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at Dell's receiving dock and returned to you. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at or near the... that you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). 4 Include any accessories that belong with your computer. Retail Customers Systems purchased from a telephone at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If possible, turn on ) if the return...
... insuring any product returned, and you assume the risk of loss during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at Dell's receiving dock and returned to you. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at or near the... that you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). 4 Include any accessories that belong with your computer. Retail Customers Systems purchased from a telephone at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If possible, turn on ) if the return...
Setup Guide
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... Station, and Online Scan with PC CheckUp) About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 37 The home page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network...
... Station, and Online Scan with PC CheckUp) About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 37 The home page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network...
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... the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your computer is experiencing. 2. NOTE: Call Dell Support from... Express Service Code to route the call directly to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: 1. Use Dell's extensive suite of online services available at support.dell.com for procedures on page 41 for help with installation and troubleshooting procedures. See "Online Services...
... the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your computer is experiencing. 2. NOTE: Call Dell Support from... Express Service Code to route the call directly to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: 1. Use Dell's extensive suite of online services available at support.dell.com for procedures on page 41 for help with installation and troubleshooting procedures. See "Online Services...
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...Checklist" on page 57), indicating the tests that you return the product to Dell, make sure to back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any other storage device in the product. Include any accessories that may be included with the item(s) being returned, whether for credit. ...and personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 58. 2. Remove any of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for any and all items being returned (power ...
...Checklist" on page 57), indicating the tests that you return the product to Dell, make sure to back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any other storage device in the product. Include any accessories that may be included with the item(s) being returned, whether for credit. ...and personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 58. 2. Remove any of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for any and all items being returned (power ...