Reference Guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Finding Information
- Microsoft Windows Desktop
- Monitors and Displays
- Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)
- Printers-Settings and Drivers
- Drives and Media
- Shutting Down Your Computer
- Windows Vista®
- Windows® XP
- Shutdown States
- Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer
- Shutting Down Your Computer When it Fails to Shut Down Normally
- Shutting Down a Computer When it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen
- Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode
- Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss
- Files and Folders
- Managing Applications (Programs)
- Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)
- Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
- Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)
- Overview
- Local Area Networks (LAN)
- Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN)
- Ad Hoc Networks
- Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) Networks
- WiMAX
- WPAN
- Managing Your Network
- Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator
- Managing Networked Computers With Intel® Active Management Technology
- Accessing the Internet
- Overview
- Setting up Your Internet Connection
- Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet
- Web Browser Settings
- Internet Security and Privacy
- Controlling Pop-ups
- Controlling Unwanted Toolbars
- Content Advisory/Parental Controls
- Bookmarking Favorite Websites
- Searching for Information on the Internet
- Changing the Internet Communications Protocol (TCP/IP) Settings
- Printing a Web Page
- Freeing up Space and Protecting Your Computer
- Maintaining Privacy by Blocking and Deleting Cookies
- Multimedia (CDs/DVDs, 5.1 Audio, MP3s, TVs, Digital Cameras, and Projectors)
- Overview
- CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ Media
- 5.1 Audio
- Laptop Media Devices (MP3 Players)
- Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote
- Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer
- Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software
- Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver
- Setting up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones
- Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer
- Using Windows Media Player
- Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
- Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card
- Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
- Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
- Performing the Basic Connection Steps
- Selecting the Correct Input Signal From the TV Menu
- Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations
- Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV
- Configuring Display Settings
- Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel
- Using the Wizards
- Troubleshooting Display Settings
- Security and Privacy
- Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords
- Smart Cards
- Fingerprint Readers
- Facial Recognition Software
- Using a Firewall to Secure Your Computer
- Encrypting Files and Folders
- Using Antivirus Software
- Maintaining Security When Using a Public Wireless Network
- Reducing the Risk of Getting Computer Viruses
- Dealing With Cookies
- Avoiding Spyware and Malware
- Microsoft®Windows® XP Pro Remote Desktop
- Restoring Your Operating System
- Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Tools
- Solving Problems
- Battery Problems
- Drive Problems
- Optical Drive Problems
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
- Error Messages
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
- Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards
- Lockups and Software Problems
- Memory Problems
- Mouse Problems
- Network Problems
- Power Problems
- Printer Problems
- Scanner Problems
- Sound and Speaker Problems
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers
- Video and Monitor Problems
- Power Lights
- Dell Technical Update Service
- System Setup
- Ports
- Getting Help
- Glossary
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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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Windows XP
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or
Low-Light Environments:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Cables and Connections
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
DisplayPort™ - Features and Benefits
. . . . . . . 56
NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies
. . . . . . 56
4 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard,
Touch Pad)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons
. . . . 58
Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel
. . . . . 59
Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse
. . . . . . . . . . . 59
Cleaning an Optical Mouse
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Using a Bluetooth
®
-Enabled Wireless Mouse . . 60
Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Circular Scrolling
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Single Finger Zoom
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Cleaning the Touch Pad
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or
Tablet PC Pen)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63