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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup...
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...For more identical graphics cards can be found on the NVIDIA and ATI websites respectively. 56 Monitors and Displays Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. NVIDIA SLI ...technologies. Doing so can be configured to end users. Detailed information about the benefits of "direct drive" digital monitors, resulting in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps vs. 9.6 Gbps) •High-bandwidth audio. By ...
...For more identical graphics cards can be found on the NVIDIA and ATI websites respectively. 56 Monitors and Displays Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. NVIDIA SLI ...technologies. Doing so can be configured to end users. Detailed information about the benefits of "direct drive" digital monitors, resulting in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps vs. 9.6 Gbps) •High-bandwidth audio. By ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...to the right audio out/headphone connector. Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your front speaker cable to the five main audio channels: left front, center front, right front, left surround and right surround; Run IDT Audio ...while the 1 refers to the number of audio channels in /microphone connector. 2 Click the middle headphone icon, select Device: Center/LFE Speaker, and plug your center/woofer speaker cable to the middle audio out/headphone connector. 3 Click the right headphone icon, select Device: Front...
...to the right audio out/headphone connector. Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your front speaker cable to the five main audio channels: left front, center front, right front, left surround and right surround; Run IDT Audio ...while the 1 refers to the number of audio channels in /microphone connector. 2 Click the middle headphone icon, select Device: Center/LFE Speaker, and plug your center/woofer speaker cable to the middle audio out/headphone connector. 3 Click the right headphone icon, select Device: Front...
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...the DVD begins playing, click the stop button. 3 Click Settings→ DVD→ DVD Audio Setting. 4 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and click Headphones. 5 Click the arrows beside the Audio listening mode setting to scroll through the ...the Dynamic range compression option to the main menu screen. 3 Click Settings→ DVD→ DVD Audio Setting. 4 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and select the SPDIF option. 5 Click the Back button once, and then click the Back button again...
...the DVD begins playing, click the stop button. 3 Click Settings→ DVD→ DVD Audio Setting. 4 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and click Headphones. 5 Click the arrows beside the Audio listening mode setting to scroll through the ...the Dynamic range compression option to the main menu screen. 3 Click Settings→ DVD→ DVD Audio Setting. 4 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and select the SPDIF option. 5 Click the Back button once, and then click the Back button again...
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... Before you connect your TV. Identifying the Connectors on Your Computer Your computer may be equipped with your computer and your computer to a TV and speakers, you use the right connectors, adapters, and cables and that came with a variety of information in order to understand the possible selections for the connections...
... Before you connect your TV. Identifying the Connectors on Your Computer Your computer may be equipped with your computer and your computer to a TV and speakers, you use the right connectors, adapters, and cables and that came with a variety of information in order to understand the possible selections for the connections...
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... on anything other than your computer. HINT: DON'T FORGET THE AUDIO: Connect an audio cable if you want to your computer's speakers. In addition, the TV may have identified which ports are available with your TV, see the documentation that came with a variety of...ports for standard audio connection to standard audio, S/PDIF digital audio, or multichannel analog audio. You can also use this connector for speaker connections. S-video cables generally transmit video only. However, certain component adapters that came with your computer and TV, determine which types ...
... on anything other than your computer. HINT: DON'T FORGET THE AUDIO: Connect an audio cable if you want to your computer's speakers. In addition, the TV may have identified which ports are available with your TV, see the documentation that came with a variety of...ports for standard audio connection to standard audio, S/PDIF digital audio, or multichannel analog audio. You can also use this connector for speaker connections. S-video cables generally transmit video only. However, certain component adapters that came with your computer and TV, determine which types ...
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... search for information on power management modes. FOR DRIVES THAT USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I S C - See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 280. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I N G T O A D I C S - Optical Drive Problems R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H ...see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 299. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 281.
... search for information on power management modes. FOR DRIVES THAT USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I S C - See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 280. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I N G T O A D I C S - Optical Drive Problems R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H ...see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 299. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 281.
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... the scanner's manufacturer. U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N - Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you ...for setup and troubleshooting information. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners...
... the scanner's manufacturer. U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N - Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you ...for setup and troubleshooting information. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners...
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... lamp. See"Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If you purchased a sound card, ensure that the speakers are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. See the setup ... in MP3 and other media players may override the Windows volume setting. D I N T E R F E R E N C E - Ensure that the electrical outlet is not muted. Ensure that the speakers are connected to the card. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - See "Installing ...
... lamp. See"Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If you purchased a sound card, ensure that the speakers are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. See the setup ... in MP3 and other media players may override the Windows volume setting. D I N T E R F E R E N C E - Ensure that the electrical outlet is not muted. Ensure that the speakers are connected to the card. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - See "Installing ...
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... test in the Pointing Devices test group in the lower-right corner of your computer). Troubleshooting 301 Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 307. TE S T T H E M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - No Sound From Headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N G S - If you are using the system setup program, see the documentation shipped...
... test in the Pointing Devices test group in the lower-right corner of your computer). Troubleshooting 301 Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 307. TE S T T H E M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - No Sound From Headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N G S - If you are using the system setup program, see the documentation shipped...
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C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I T O R - See the monitor documentation for the graphics card(s) is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for instructions on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I N G S - If ...
C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I T O R - See the monitor documentation for the graphics card(s) is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for instructions on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I N G S - If ...
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...card, use the connector on the card. 2 lineout/ headphone Use the (green) line-out connector to attach connector headphones and speakers with integrated amplifiers. 3 microphone connector Use the (pink) microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input .... 4 side surround Use the (silver) side surround connector to sound connector attach additional speakers. 5 rear surround out Use the (black) surround sound connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers. 6 center/LFE surround out Use the (orange) subwoofer connector to provide extremely low...
...card, use the connector on the card. 2 lineout/ headphone Use the (green) line-out connector to attach connector headphones and speakers with integrated amplifiers. 3 microphone connector Use the (pink) microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input .... 4 side surround Use the (silver) side surround connector to sound connector attach additional speakers. 5 rear surround out Use the (black) surround sound connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers. 6 center/LFE surround out Use the (orange) subwoofer connector to provide extremely low...
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... that plugs in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. ultra extended graphics array - A plastic device designed to fit inside the module bay...
... that plugs in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. ultra extended graphics array - A plastic device designed to fit inside the module bay...
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Connects to a pair of headphones, or sends audio to a powered speaker or sound system. 3 Audio in the slot; Plays or burns CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray disc (optional). Opens the optical drive. 7 USB 2.0 connector - Blanks protect unused ... your computer. 2 Audio out/Headphone connector - Ensure that the side with print or writing is facing upward when inserting discs. 5 Optical drive light - Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop 1 ExpressCard slot - Supports 34 mm ExpressCards. Connects to a microphone or input signal for use when no ExpressCard is being read. 6 Optical drive eject...
Connects to a pair of headphones, or sends audio to a powered speaker or sound system. 3 Audio in the slot; Plays or burns CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray disc (optional). Opens the optical drive. 7 USB 2.0 connector - Blanks protect unused ... your computer. 2 Audio out/Headphone connector - Ensure that the side with print or writing is facing upward when inserting discs. 5 Optical drive light - Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop 1 ExpressCard slot - Supports 34 mm ExpressCards. Connects to a microphone or input signal for use when no ExpressCard is being read. 6 Optical drive eject...
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....2 inches) 355.60 mm (14.0 inches) 0° (closed) to -analog) Internal interface Intel high-definition audio Speaker two 4-ohm speaker Volume controls program menus, keyboard hotkeys Ports and connectors Audio one microphone connector, stereo headphone/speaker connector, digital MIC with camera module (optional) 58 Ports and connectors Mini-Card one half Mini-Card...
....2 inches) 355.60 mm (14.0 inches) 0° (closed) to -analog) Internal interface Intel high-definition audio Speaker two 4-ohm speaker Volume controls program menus, keyboard hotkeys Ports and connectors Audio one microphone connector, stereo headphone/speaker connector, digital MIC with camera module (optional) 58 Ports and connectors Mini-Card one half Mini-Card...