Dell Inspiron 545 MT User Manual

Dell Inspiron 545 MT

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Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
1 Finding Information23
- Start Button23
- Microsoft Windows Help and Support24
  - Windows Vista25
  - Windows ® XP25
- Control Panel26
- Information about Installed Hardware26
  - Device Manager26
  - Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer27
- Programs Installed on Your Computer28
- Wireless Networking28
- Dell Support Website29
- BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings31
2 Microsoft Windows Desktop33
- Overview33
- Taskbar34
- Desktop Icons and Shortcuts36
  - Deleting an Icon from the Desktop36
  - Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the Desktop37
- Shortcut Menus38
- Changing the Desktop Appearance39
- Start Button (Menu)42
  - Overview42
  - Customizing the Start Menu43
- Control Panel44
3 Monitors and Displays47
- Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen47
- Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display48
4 Navigation Devices57
- Touch Pad)57
- Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse)64
  - Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device64
- Keyboard65
5 Printers-Settings and Drivers71
- Accessing Printer Information71
- Changing Printer Settings72
  - For Windows Vista72
  - For Windows ® XP72
- Setting up Printers73
  - Adding a Printer73
  - Setting the Default Printer74
- Sharing Printers on a Network74
- Installing a Printer Driver75
6 Drives and Media77
- Freeing up Hard Drive Space77
  - Shadow Storage77
  - Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage78
- Solid-State Drive (SSD)78
- Installing Drivers for Media Drives79
- Drive Problems81
  - Optical Drive Problems82
  - Hard Drive Problems82
- Working with RAID83
7 Shutting down Your Computer99
- Windows Vista99
- Windows ® XP99
- Shutdown States101
- Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer104
  - Undocking Your Computer While It Is Running- Hot Undocking104
  - Undocking Without Shutting down104
- Shutting down Your Computer When It Fails to Shut down Normally105
  - Shutting down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer105
- Shutting down a Computer When It Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen106
- Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode107
- Restarting Your Computer after a Power Loss108
8 Files and Folders109
- Navigating to Files110
- Finding Files112
  - Searching for a File112
- Renaming Files113
- Printing Files113
- Deleting Files113
- Sharing Files114
- Restricting Access to a File115
- Transferring Files and Settings to a New Computer116
  - Transferring Files from a Computer Running Windows XP to a Computer Running Windows Vista116
  - Transferring Files between Computers Running Windows XP117
- Backing up Files117
- Restoring Files119
  - Windows Vista119
  - Windows XP119
9 Managing Applications (Programs)121
- Installing Applications on Your Computer121
- Removing Applications from Your Computer123
  - Windows Vista123
  - Windows XP123
- Ending an Application When It Does Not Respond124
10 Maintenance Tasks125
- Performance and Ensure Security)125
11 Power135
- Protection Devices, and Batteries)135
12 Networks149
- Mobile Broadband)149
- What You Need to Set up a WLAN153
- Checking Your Wireless Network Card154
- Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card154
- Setting up a New Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)155
- Ad Hoc Networks158
- Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network) Networks159
- Wimax161
- Wpan162
- Managing Your Network162
- Locating Networks with the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator166
  - Scanning for a Wireless Network167
  - Enabling the Network Locator167
- Managing Networked Computers with Intel ® Active Management Technology168
13 Accessing the Internet171
- Overview171
- Setting up Your Internet Connection173
  - Windows Vista173
  - Windows ® XP174
- Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet175
- Web Browser Settings175
- Internet Security and Privacy178
- Controlling Pop-Ups184
- Controlling Unwanted Toolbars185
- Content Advisory/Parental Controls185
- Bookmarking Favorite Websites185
- Searching for Information on the Internet186
- Changing the Internet Communications Protocol (TCP/IP) Settings187
- Printing a Web Page187
- Freeing up Space and Protecting Your Computer188
- Maintaining Privacy by Blocking and Deleting Cookies189
14 Mail191
- Setting up a New E-Mail Account191
  - Windows Vista192
  - Windows ® XP192
- Managing and Organizing E-Mail Messages192
  - Windows XP194
- Securing Your E-Mail194
15 Multimedia203
- Mp3S, Tvs, Digital Cameras, and Projectors)203
- Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote210
- Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer210
- Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio through the Media Software210
- Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver211
- Setting up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones211
- Using a Digital Camera with Your Computer212
- Using Windows Media Player212
16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings215
- Accessing a TV with Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card215
- Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device215
- Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device222
- Performing the Basic Connection Steps224
- Selecting the Correct Input Signal from the TV Menu226
  - TV Menu Example227
  - What to Do if the TV Does Not Recognize a Signal228
- Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations229
- Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV239
- Configuring Display Settings242
- Adjusting Display Settings with the Vendor Video Card Control Panel246
  - Windows Vista246
  - Windows XP246
- Using the Wizards247
- Troubleshooting Display Settings249
  - Where to Find Help249
  - Resolving Common Problems249
17 Security and Privacy251
- Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and Passwords251
- Smart Cards254
- Fingerprint Readers254
- Facial Recognition Software255
- Using a Firewall to Secure Your Computer255
  - Turning on Windows Firewall255
- Encrypting Files and Folders256
- Using Antivirus Software256
- Maintaining Security When Using a Public Wireless Network256
- Reducing the Risk of Getting Computer Viruses257
- Dealing with Cookies258
  - Blocking All Cookies258
- Avoiding Spyware and Malware259
18 Microsoft Windows XP Pro Remote Desktop261
- Enabling Remote Desktop on the Host Computer261
- Installing Remote Desktop Client Software262
- Calling from a Remote Location262
19 Restoring Your Operating System265
- Using Microsoft ® Windows ® System Restore265
- Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore267
  - Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore268
- Using the Operating System Media269
  - Before You Begin269
  - Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista269
20 Troubleshooting271
- Troubleshooting Tools272
- Solving Problems287
- Dell Technical Update Service305
21 System Setup307
- Viewing System Settings with the System Setup Program307
- Changing the BIOS Settings310
  - Viewing the BIOS Settings311
  - Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS)311
22 Ports313
- USB Port313
- IEEE 1394 Port314
- RS232 Serial Port315
- Parallel Port316
- Esata Port317
- Modem318
- Ethernet Port319
- Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2)320
- VGA Port321
- DVI-I Port322
- S-Video TV-Out Port323
- Component Video324
- Composite Video325
- HDMI Port326
- Displayport327
- S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA)328
- S/PDIF Port (Toslink)328
- Audio Ports329
23 Getting Help331
- Obtaining Assistance331
- Dell Support Service332
- Contacting Dell337

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Brand	Dell
Model	Inspiron 545 MT
Category	Desktop
Language	English

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