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... responding 113 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 114 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 114 A solid blue screen appears 114 Dell MediaDirect problems 114 Other software problems 115 Memory Problems 116 Network Problems 116 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 117 Power Problems 118...
... responding 113 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 114 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 114 A solid blue screen appears 114 Dell MediaDirect problems 114 Other software problems 115 Memory Problems 116 Network Problems 116 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 117 Power Problems 118...
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A Appendix 171 Using the System Setup Program 171 Viewing the System Setup Screen 172 System Setup Screen 172 Commonly Used Options 172 Cleaning Your Computer 174 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 174 Touch Pad 175 Mouse 175 Media 175 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 177 FCC Class B 177 Macrovision Product Notice 178 Glossary 179 Index 197 12 Contents Only 176 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 177 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 177 FCC Notice (U.S.
A Appendix 171 Using the System Setup Program 171 Viewing the System Setup Screen 172 System Setup Screen 172 Commonly Used Options 172 Cleaning Your Computer 174 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 174 Touch Pad 175 Mouse 175 Media 175 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 177 FCC Class B 177 Macrovision Product Notice 178 Glossary 179 Index 197 12 Contents Only 176 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 177 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 177 FCC Notice (U.S.
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...This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 99. • How to use Windows Vista® Windows Help and Support • How to work ...the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner...
...This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 99. • How to use Windows Vista® Windows Help and Support • How to work ...the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner...
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... ready. If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your desktop or if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN. The Connect to the Internet window... any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you do not have a service outage...
... ready. If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your desktop or if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN. The Connect to the Internet window... any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you do not have a service outage...
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.... 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers ...Using the Display You can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of the current settings so you can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To set the display ...
.... 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers ...Using the Display You can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of the current settings so you can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To set the display ...
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... can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the battery bay. Operating time is recommended that shipped with your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used and the conditions under which you use the computer. ...drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Windows notification area. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about...
... can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the battery bay. Operating time is recommended that shipped with your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used and the conditions under which you use the computer. ...drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Windows notification area. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about...
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You can also use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you can be played only on MP3 players or on the screen. For a list of formats supported by your DVD player, see the documentation provided with Roxio Creator. • Commercially available DVD players used in the Volume ... Volume Mixer. 3 Click and drag the bar to slide it up or down to play in the notification area and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to a blank CD-R. • You cannot create audio DVDs with your computer. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When...
You can also use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you can be played only on MP3 players or on the screen. For a list of formats supported by your DVD player, see the documentation provided with Roxio Creator. • Commercially available DVD players used in the Volume ... Volume Mixer. 3 Click and drag the bar to slide it up or down to play in the notification area and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to a blank CD-R. • You cannot create audio DVDs with your computer. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When...
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... can press the Dell MediaDirect button to reinstall Dell MediaDirect. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on multimedia playback mode for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click Start →Control Panel→Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 On Display...
... can press the Dell MediaDirect button to reinstall Dell MediaDirect. Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on multimedia playback mode for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click Start →Control Panel→Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 On Display...
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... 74 to the computer before you enable the display settings. 1 Click Start , click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. NOTE: To determine the type of the HDMI cable into the HDMI input connector on your TV. 4 Turn on the TV and any audio...
... 74 to the computer before you enable the display settings. 1 Click Start , click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. NOTE: To determine the type of the HDMI cable into the HDMI input connector on your TV. 4 Turn on the TV and any audio...
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...different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on . The blue camera light turns on your hard drive. Unless you want to record. The screen shows you the camera target view. 3 To take a picture, click the Photo... Capture tab and then click Start. Creating a Picture or a Video 1 Click the Center. The QuickCapture window on the screen shows you the camera target view. 2 To take a picture, click Capture. To record a video, click Record. Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings If ...
...different location, the picture or video is automatically saved to the My Documents →Dell Webcam Center folder on . The blue camera light turns on your hard drive. Unless you want to record. The screen shows you the camera target view. 3 To take a picture, click the Photo... Capture tab and then click Start. Creating a Picture or a Video 1 Click the Center. The QuickCapture window on the screen shows you the camera target view. 2 To take a picture, click Capture. To record a video, click Record. Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings If ...
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On the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you purchased your computer, the computer has a variety of configurations. Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on what you selected when you can view the type of the following: • Your order confirmation ...Cards" on page 77. • An activated Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or activated Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you purchased your computer, or on the media that ...
On the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you purchased your computer, the computer has a variety of configurations. Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Depending on what you selected when you can view the type of the following: • Your order confirmation ...Cards" on page 77. • An activated Mobile Broadband ExpressCard or activated Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you purchased your computer, or on the media that ...
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... to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or MiniCards. NOTE: The Connect button changes to the Disconnect button. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet, you purchased the card separately from your Mobile Broadband card if you must activate Mobile Broadband service through Windows ...setting of the computer (see the user's guide available through your computer. or 1 Click Start →All Programs→Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on your cellular service provider. You can turn your Mobile Broadband card is also available ...
... to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or MiniCards. NOTE: The Connect button changes to the Disconnect button. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet, you purchased the card separately from your Mobile Broadband card if you must activate Mobile Broadband service through Windows ...setting of the computer (see the user's guide available through your computer. or 1 Click Start →All Programs→Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on your cellular service provider. You can turn your Mobile Broadband card is also available ...
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... Windows® desktop, then shut down your hard drive. 96 Troubleshooting NOTE: If the computer is known to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. See the documentation that came with your docking device for ...outlet that appear. • If a failure is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down completely....
... Windows® desktop, then shut down your hard drive. 96 Troubleshooting NOTE: If the computer is known to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. See the documentation that came with your docking device for ...outlet that appear. • If a failure is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down completely....
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... Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to run. and... down-arrow keys to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears, and then press . 6 Type 1 to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the...
... Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to run. and... down-arrow keys to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears, and then press . 6 Type 1 to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the...
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..., have selected the Test System option from the menu below to run. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the symptom of each test screen. Symptom Tree Lists a number of common symptoms and allows you to increase the possibility of system devices. NOTE: ...It is located at the top of the problem you are having. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is recommended that you select Extended Test from the main menu...
..., have selected the Test System option from the menu below to run. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the symptom of each test screen. Symptom Tree Lists a number of common symptoms and allows you to increase the possibility of system devices. NOTE: ...It is located at the top of the problem you are having. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is recommended that you select Extended Test from the main menu...
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... the names of assistance you can download Dell Support Center from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option: Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click... the Services tab at support.dell.com. The following tabs provide additional information for tests run the application and...
... the names of assistance you can download Dell Support Center from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option: Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click... the Services tab at support.dell.com. The following tabs provide additional information for tests run the application and...
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R U N T H E M O D E M D I A G N O S T I C U T I L I N T E R N E T - Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems (Modem Diagnostic Utility is operating properly. For help, contact your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer .... 5 Click the COM port for the keyword spyware. Use an anti-virus program that the modem is 3 m (10 ft) or more information, go to support.dell.com and search for your computer might be infected with Windows. For more in length, try a shorter one. If all commands receive responses, the modem...
R U N T H E M O D E M D I A G N O S T I C U T I L I N T E R N E T - Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems (Modem Diagnostic Utility is operating properly. For help, contact your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer .... 5 Click the COM port for the keyword spyware. Use an anti-virus program that the modem is 3 m (10 ft) or more information, go to support.dell.com and search for your computer might be infected with Windows. For more in length, try a shorter one. If all commands receive responses, the modem...
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... I C E AVAILABLE - EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on page 135). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click Start →...D E V I N T E R R U P T - You have too many programs open is missing an essential file. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 142). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 160). Reinstall the memory modules and...
... I C E AVAILABLE - EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on page 135). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click Start →...D E V I N T E R R U P T - You have too many programs open is missing an essential file. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 142). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 160). Reinstall the memory modules and...
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...and then reinstall the program. Program compatibility is a mode in some graphics cards to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. Use the Help menu to 10 seconds until the computer turns off the Use Hardware Acceleration option. VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS - A program stops...installation instructions in Windows Help and Support. For more information, search for earlier versions of video files. 114 Troubleshooting A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I...
...and then reinstall the program. Program compatibility is a mode in some graphics cards to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. Use the Help menu to 10 seconds until the computer turns off the Use Hardware Acceleration option. VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS - A program stops...installation instructions in Windows Help and Support. For more information, search for earlier versions of video files. 114 Troubleshooting A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I...
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Double-click the icon to verify the status of your screen. If your ExpressCard is not a Dellbranded card, see the manufacturer's instructions for your WWAN service - Restart the computer, and launch the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility again. • Check your card. NOTE: The icon appears ...). Contact your cellular service provider to verify that the network is not activated, follow the card activation instructions located within the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility. To access the utility, double-click the icon located in the notification area to launch the utility....
Double-click the icon to verify the status of your screen. If your ExpressCard is not a Dellbranded card, see the manufacturer's instructions for your WWAN service - Restart the computer, and launch the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility again. • Check your card. NOTE: The icon appears ...). Contact your cellular service provider to verify that the network is not activated, follow the card activation instructions located within the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility. To access the utility, double-click the icon located in the notification area to launch the utility....