Dell 1300 owner manual Using the System Setup Program, Overview, Viewing the System Setup Screen

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Using the System Setup Program

Overview

NOTE: Your operating system may automatically configure most of the options available in system setup, thus overriding options that you set through system setup. (An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you can disable or enable only through system setup.) For more information on configuring features for your operating system, see the Windows Help and Support Center. To access help, see “Windows Help and Support Center.”

The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings for your computer, such as:

System configuration

Basic device-configuration settings

System security and hard-drive password settings

Power management settings

Boot (start-up) configuration and display settings

Docking-device settings

Wireless control settings

NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by Dell technical support, do not change the system setup settings. Certain changes might make your computer work incorrectly.

Viewing the System Setup Screen

1Turn on (or restart) your computer.

2When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F2> immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.

System Setup Screen

The system setup screen consists of three windows of information. The window on the left contains an expandable hierarchy of control categories. If you select (highlight) a category (such as System, Onboard Devices, or Video) and press <Enter>, you can show or hide the related subcategories. The window on the right contains information about the category or subcategory selected in the window on the left.

The window at the bottom tells you how to control system setup with key functions. Use these keys to select a category, modify its settings, or exit system setup.

Commonly Used Options

Certain options require that you reboot the computer for new settings to take effect.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Inspiron 1300/B120/B130Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Using the Display Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts 127 Dell Product Information Guide Finding InformationDell Support Website support.dell.com Front View Tour of Your ComputerY B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Right Side View Back View AC adapter connector 2 air ventBottom View Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Finish Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable Connecting a USB PrinterLine Conditioners Power Protection DevicesUninterruptible Power Supplies Surge ProtectorsAdjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadKey Combinations Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker FunctionsCustomizing the Touch Pad Touch PadBattery Performance Using a BatteryMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeConserving Battery Power Dell QuickSet Battery MeterStandby Mode Power Management ModesHibernate Mode Power Management Wizard Configuring Power Management SettingsSelecting a Power Scheme Power Options Properties Charging the Battery Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Using a Battery Playing a CD or DVD Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaAdjusting the Volume How to Copy a CD or DVD Adjusting the PictureCopying CDs and DVDs DVD-Writable Drives Using Blank CDs and DVDsHelpful Tips Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia ExpressCard Blanks Using ExpressCardsInstalling an ExpressCard ExpressCard TypesRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkDetermining Your Network Type Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Dell QuickSet FeaturesClicking the QuickSet Icon Double-Clicking the QuickSet IconDell QuickSet Features Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Tab Function See the help files for your CD or DVD creation software Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW driveHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsError Messages Characters in filenames DiagnosticsSystem Setup Program Solving Problems External Keyboard problems Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected characters Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingOther software problems Memory ProblemsExpressCard Problems Network ProblemsPower Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsPicture quality Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to readIdentifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers If only part of the display is readableUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Restoring Your Operating System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Solving Problems Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDSolving Problems Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBattery-bay latch release lock Hard Drive Adding and Replacing Parts Returning a Hard Drive to Dell CD/DVD DriveMemory Captive screws Memory module Memory slot notch Wireless Mini PCI Card Antenna cable Mini PCI card Mini PCI card Hinge Cover Keyboard Keyboard Appendix SpecificationsSodimm DDR-2 Wxga 100 101 102 Overview Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screen System Setup ScreenPerforming a One-Time Boot Travel Tips Travelling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the ComputerIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Travelling by AirCDs and DVDs Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display Touch PadFCC Class B FCC Notices U.S. Only108 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsMacrovision Product Notice Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only110 Contacting Dell111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 Glossary128 Docking device See APR 129130 131 132 133 134 135 136 Video resolution See resolution137 Index138 139 140 141 142
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