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... as shown in the following figure: See the following figure to connect 7.1 speakers to your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. If you experience problems with your computer: 68 Audio Click Next. 5. To set up your speakers: Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1.
... as shown in the following figure: See the following figure to connect 7.1 speakers to your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. If you experience problems with your computer: 68 Audio Click Next. 5. To set up your speakers: Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1.
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Click Next. 5. If you experience problems with your printer. Click Add a Printer. NOTE: You may be prompted to your printer into the optical drive and follow the instructions on the screen. ... and also add one or more computers to install the printer driver while adding your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. 4.
Click Next. 5. If you experience problems with your printer. Click Add a Printer. NOTE: You may be prompted to your printer into the optical drive and follow the instructions on the screen. ... and also add one or more computers to install the printer driver while adding your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. 4.
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...Create a Backup and Recovery media or a USB flash drive. -- Monitor system events and changes over time. Get Help - Create a Dell Factory Image Restore on your system performance. Acquire software and hardware solutions that allow you to: -- Featured services include a free PC Health ...Check to optimize and speed up your computer, common errors and problem troubleshooting, virus and spyware removal, wireless network setup, and more information about your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal ...
...Create a Backup and Recovery media or a USB flash drive. -- Monitor system events and changes over time. Get Help - Create a Dell Factory Image Restore on your system performance. Acquire software and hardware solutions that allow you to: -- Featured services include a free PC Health ...Check to optimize and speed up your computer, common errors and problem troubleshooting, virus and spyware removal, wireless network setup, and more information about your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal ...
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...and Security Speed up your Computer Advanced Speed up your Computer Premium Upgrade your Internal Hardware Computer Errors and Problem Troubleshooting New Wireless Network Setup Wireless Setup and Support Connect a Device to your computer to an Existing Wireless Network Network ...Errors and Problem Troubleshooting Professional TV Installation - On Stand Professional TV Installation - The support categories provide flexible pricing and varying degrees of...
...and Security Speed up your Computer Advanced Speed up your Computer Premium Upgrade your Internal Hardware Computer Errors and Problem Troubleshooting New Wireless Network Setup Wireless Setup and Support Connect a Device to your computer to an Existing Wireless Network Network ...Errors and Problem Troubleshooting Professional TV Installation - On Stand Professional TV Installation - The support categories provide flexible pricing and varying degrees of...
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... your computer. Restoring Your Operating System 127 Option System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup System recovery media Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc Use as the first solution when System Restore does not resolve your problem when operating system failure prevents the use these options. Sometimes, this may... known good state. System restore creates and saves restore points at regular intervals. You use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on .
... your computer. Restoring Your Operating System 127 Option System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup System recovery media Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc Use as the first solution when System Restore does not resolve your problem when operating system failure prevents the use these options. Sometimes, this may... known good state. System restore creates and saves restore points at regular intervals. You use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on .
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...(mp3, jpg, and so on) Backup data to preserve the data files on your computer, it is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your system back to factory state Yes Create system recovery media on DVD or Yes USB media Full system backup...and restore to a No previously saved point in time File and folder backup and restore to install on your operating system problem. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is recommended that you received your computer. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer before using...
...(mp3, jpg, and so on) Backup data to preserve the data files on your computer, it is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your system back to factory state Yes Create system recovery media on DVD or Yes USB media Full system backup...and restore to a No previously saved point in time File and folder backup and restore to install on your operating system problem. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is recommended that you received your computer. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer before using...
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.... Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Dell Factory Image Restore About Dell Factory Image Restore NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the computer. 2. then, shut down your operating system problem. 1. Any programs or files added since you received... your operating system. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to access the Advanced Boot Options window. When the DELL logo appears, press few times ...
.... Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Dell Factory Image Restore About Dell Factory Image Restore NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the computer. 2. then, shut down your operating system problem. 1. Any programs or files added since you received... your operating system. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to access the Advanced Boot Options window. When the DELL logo appears, press few times ...
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.... Invoking PSA 1. Power-on your computer and try again. 3. "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Diagnostics Pre-Boot System Assessment You can use the Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to diagnose various hardware problems. Once invoked, the PSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard,...you are experiencing memory issue, otherwise press to wait until you receive error code(s) during PSA, note the error code(s) and contact Dell. When the Dell logo appears, press to the next test, press ; then, shut down your screen: "Do you press , the following message...
.... Invoking PSA 1. Power-on your computer and try again. 3. "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Diagnostics Pre-Boot System Assessment You can use the Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to diagnose various hardware problems. Once invoked, the PSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard,...you are experiencing memory issue, otherwise press to wait until you receive error code(s) during PSA, note the error code(s) and contact Dell. When the Dell logo appears, press to the next test, press ; then, shut down your screen: "Do you press , the following message...
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... computer and try again. 3. Displays all the devices in your computer and can use the Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on the left of the tests. When the... DELL logo appears, press to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to access the Boot menu. NOTE: If you ...
... computer and try again. 3. Displays all the devices in your computer and can use the Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on the left of the tests. When the... DELL logo appears, press to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to access the Boot menu. NOTE: If you ...
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... down the error code(s) and contact Dell. If the ePSA completes with this occurs, note the beep code and contact Dell for assistance. Diagnostics 139 If the ePSA completes successfully, the following message appears: "No problems have been found with errors, the following...continue to retest the component that appear on your screen: "Testing completed. NOTE: Some of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. If you receive error code(s) during start-up if there are experiencing memory issues, click Yes, otherwise press No. 4. to the next...
... down the error code(s) and contact Dell. If the ePSA completes with this occurs, note the beep code and contact Dell for assistance. Diagnostics 139 If the ePSA completes successfully, the following message appears: "No problems have been found with errors, the following...continue to retest the component that appear on your screen: "Testing completed. NOTE: Some of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. If you receive error code(s) during start-up if there are experiencing memory issues, click Yes, otherwise press No. 4. to the next...
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Beep Codes One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Possible Problem Possible system board failure-BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the subwoofer is ...
Beep Codes One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Possible Problem Possible system board failure-BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the subwoofer is ...
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...right-edge (or move your monitor to the upper-right corner) of the screen. Type Help and Support in self test begins. Contact Dell. Follow the instructions on the computer. NOTE: If your computer supports both integrated and discrete video cards, you are no bent of ...broken pins on the video cable connectors. 8. Windows 7 Click Start → Help and Support. 2. d. If the problem still remains, contact Dell. Ensure that there are using an adapter to connect your pointer to the computer, ensure that the power cable is defective. 9. Press and ...
...right-edge (or move your monitor to the upper-right corner) of the screen. Type Help and Support in self test begins. Contact Dell. Follow the instructions on the computer. NOTE: If your computer supports both integrated and discrete video cards, you are no bent of ...broken pins on the video cable connectors. 8. Windows 7 Click Start → Help and Support. 2. d. If the problem still remains, contact Dell. Ensure that there are using an adapter to connect your pointer to the computer, ensure that the power cable is defective. 9. Press and ...
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...1. Connect to an external monitor and check if there is a display on another computer or connector, there may be a problem with your Bluetooth keyboard for more information. 7. Reconnect the keyboard to toggle between dual display modes. 3. If you are using... computer. 3. If the keyboard works on the external monitor. 4. Troubleshooting 143 Contact Dell. Ensure that the keyboard is not damaged or frayed. 4. Straighten any bent or broken pins. Contact Dell for any bent pins. 5. Keyboard Not Working, Not Detected, or Working Intermittently • External...
...1. Connect to an external monitor and check if there is a display on another computer or connector, there may be a problem with your Bluetooth keyboard for more information. 7. Reconnect the keyboard to toggle between dual display modes. 3. If you are using... computer. 3. If the keyboard works on the external monitor. 4. Troubleshooting 143 Contact Dell. Ensure that the keyboard is not damaged or frayed. 4. Straighten any bent or broken pins. Contact Dell for any bent pins. 5. Keyboard Not Working, Not Detected, or Working Intermittently • External...
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... down the computer and carefully clean the keyboard using a can of compressed air. 6. If the keyboard is causing the problem. 5. c. Shut down the computer. 2. Disable any software that is still not working, contact Dell. 144 Troubleshooting Disconnect all the external devices disconnected, reconnect one device at a time to identify the device...
... down the computer and carefully clean the keyboard using a can of compressed air. 6. If the keyboard is causing the problem. 5. c. Shut down the computer. 2. Disable any software that is still not working, contact Dell. 144 Troubleshooting Disconnect all the external devices disconnected, reconnect one device at a time to identify the device...
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See www.microsoft.com for more information about Dell products or services, or if you experience problems using your computer, you can get help blogs, download Dell driver and software updates, and so on. Type Help and Support in the search box and press . Windows 7 Click Start → Help and Support. You ...
See www.microsoft.com for more information about Dell products or services, or if you experience problems using your computer, you can get help blogs, download Dell driver and software updates, and so on. Type Help and Support in the search box and press . Windows 7 Click Start → Help and Support. You ...
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...you connected to the computer software or hardware: -- Any recent changes made to the Internet? Before Calling Dell If you contact Dell for assistance and call Dell for help with your order or your computer, follow these steps to ensure faster service: • Keep...Any error message, beep codes, or diagnostic codes: -- Name: -- Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): -- up: -- Description of the problem and any troubleshooting procedures you call from a telephone at the computer itself. Service Tag (barcode on your computer:...
...you connected to the computer software or hardware: -- Any recent changes made to the Internet? Before Calling Dell If you contact Dell for assistance and call Dell for help with your order or your computer, follow these steps to ensure faster service: • Keep...Any error message, beep codes, or diagnostic codes: -- Name: -- Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): -- up: -- Description of the problem and any troubleshooting procedures you call from a telephone at the computer itself. Service Tag (barcode on your computer:...
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...in front of you as you correctly position your keyboard. • Set the monitor at eye level or slightly lower when you are available (from Dell and other solvents to clean your computer. • Perform a virus scan regularly. • Back up your data regularly. • Run Disk ... guidelines when setting up and recover data, and so on your hard drive. For comfort and efficiency, observe the following tasks to avoid general computer problems: • Ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your computer. • Do not...
...in front of you as you correctly position your keyboard. • Set the monitor at eye level or slightly lower when you are available (from Dell and other solvents to clean your computer. • Perform a virus scan regularly. • Back up your data regularly. • Run Disk ... guidelines when setting up and recover data, and so on your hard drive. For comfort and efficiency, observe the following tasks to avoid general computer problems: • Ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your computer. • Do not...