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Dell RW491 owner manual Transferring Information to a New Computer, Setting Up a Printer

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Transferring Information to a New Computer

You can transfer the following types of data from one computer to another:

•E-mail messages

•Toolbar settings

•Window sizes

•Internet bookmarks

Use one of the following methods for transferring data:

•Microsoft® Windows® Easy Transfer wizard, an Easy Transfer Cable, and a USB port

•Over a network

•Removable media, such as a writable CD

Microsoft Windows Easy Transfer

1Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Windows Easy Transfer.

2In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue.

3Click Next.

4Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress.

5Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard.

Setting Up a Printer

NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer.

See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to:

•Obtain and install updated drivers

•Connect the printer to the computer

•Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge

For technical assistance, refer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer.

Setting Up Your Computer

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Dell RW491 owner manual Transferring Information to a New Computer, Setting Up a Printer, Microsoft Windows Easy Transfer

Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell XPS M1330September RW491 Contents Using the System Setup Program Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote Optional Contents Using the Memory Card Reader Setting Up and Using Networks Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Dell MediaDirect problems 127 Adding and Replacing PartsTraveling With Your Computer Glossary Drivers and Utilities Media Finding InformationDell Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Site Dell Support Utility Operating System Media About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationFront View About Your Computer C R O P H O N E a N D a U D I O C O N N E C T O R S V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Hard drive About Your Computer Left Side ViewAC adapter port Right Side View Wireless On/Off Switch LED indicator Back View Battery Air ventsBottom View BatteryAbout Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up a Printer Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows Easy Transfer Printer Cable Connecting a USB PrinterSurge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies UPSUsing the System Setup Program System Setup Screen Viewing the System Setup ScreenCommonly Used Options Diskette Drive Internal HDDUSB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerMouse Touch PadMedia Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric KeypadKey Combinations Adjusting Keyboard Settings Power ManagementMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Dell QuickSet Key CombinationsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessSetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the Display Battery Performance Using a BatteryDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeCharge Gauge Microsoft Windows Battery MeterConserving Battery Power Low-Battery WarningConfiguring Power Management Settings Using the Sleep Power State Charging the BatteryTo remove the battery Replacing the BatteryStoring a Battery Using a Battery Playing Media Using MultimediaDVD drive includes the following basic buttons Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote OptionalStop Skip Back Reverse Arrow Left Mute Volume Down How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDsCopying CDs and DVDs CD-Writable/DVD-ROM Drives Helpful TipsAdjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeUsing Dell MediaDirect Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Connecting Your Computer to a TV Using the Hdmi ConnectorEnabling the Audio Settings for a TV Using Multimedia ExpressCard Blanks Using ExpressCardsInstalling an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using ExpressCards Using the Memory Card Reader Installing a Memory CardMemory Card Blanks Removing a Memory Card or Blank Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableThen click Help and Support Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Setting Up a NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionSetting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkDell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Setting Up and Using Networks Passwords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Fingerprint Reader Optional When using passwords, observe the following guidelinesIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics During the assessment, answer any questions that appear Insert your Drivers and Utilities media Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing Dell Support Center ConfigurationDell Support Dell PC CheckUp Dell PC Tune-UpDrive Problems Dell Network AssistantDellConnect Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista Operating System on Optical drive problemsProblems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive Or DVD creation softwareHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsE a D I F F E R E N T T E L E P H O N E L I N E Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenames 100 101 Drive and try again Ieee 1394 Device Problems ExpressCard ProblemsContact the ExpressCard manufacturer 103External Keyboard problems Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start Computer stops respondingMenu to access Dell MediaDirect Help Dell MediaDirect problemsProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appears107 Other software problemsMemory Problems Network ProblemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on 109 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan110 Power Problems111 Printer ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsDisable mute or re-enable the integrated speakers No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from external speakers 113If the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is difficult to read Glare, which can cause poor picture quality115 What Is a Driver? DriversIf only part of the display is readable Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying Drivers117 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 119 Manually Reinstalling Drivers120 Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System121 Using Windows Vista System RestoreTroubleshooting 123 Using the Operating System Media 125 126 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer 129 Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell131 Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover133 Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover Keyboard Removing the Keyboard135 Replacing the Keyboard Memory Removing the Dimm 1 Memory Module137 M2.5 x 5-mm screw 139 Replacing the Dimm 1 Memory ModuleRemoving the Dimm 2 Memory Module 141 Replacing the Dimm 2 Memory Module 143 Subscriber Identity Module Wireless Mini-Cards145 Removing a Wlan CardDisconnect the antenna cables from the Wlan card Replacing a Wlan Card Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card147 148 Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan card149 Replacing a Wwan CardFlash Cache Module FCM Removing the FCM150 Replacing the FCM Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyRemoving the Card 151Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Card152 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery153 154 155 Dell QuickSet156 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 157Travel Tips Traveling by Air158 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance159 DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call162 163 Contacting Dell 165 SpecificationsSdio 166USB 167168 169 170 171 172 Appendix Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 173Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B 174175 Macrovision Product Notice176 177 Glossary178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 Video resolution See resolution193 194 195 IndexIndex 197 198 199 Index 201 202