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... 7.1 speakers to your speakers: Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1. To set up your computer: 68 Audio If you experience problems with your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound→ Sound. 2. The Speaker Setup window appears. 3. Select Speakers and click...
... 7.1 speakers to your speakers: Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1. To set up your computer: 68 Audio If you experience problems with your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound→ Sound. 2. The Speaker Setup window appears. 3. Select Speakers and click...
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... be prompted to your printer. Follow the instructions on screen. 70 Setting Up Your Printer If you experience problems with your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. 4. Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard. In Windows Vista, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware...
... be prompted to your printer. Follow the instructions on screen. 70 Setting Up Your Printer If you experience problems with your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. 4. Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard. In Windows Vista, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware...
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...points on . -- Detailed System Information - Acquire software and hardware solutions that allow you to your hardware and operating system configurations; View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools, Owner's Manual, Warranty Information, FAQs, and so on the day ... a Backup and Recovery media or a USB flash drive. -- View detailed information about My Dell Support Center and to optimize and speed up your computer, common errors and problem troubleshooting, virus and spyware removal, wireless network setup, and more. Backup and Recovery - You...
...points on . -- Detailed System Information - Acquire software and hardware solutions that allow you to your hardware and operating system configurations; View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools, Owner's Manual, Warranty Information, FAQs, and so on the day ... a Backup and Recovery media or a USB flash drive. -- View detailed information about My Dell Support Center and to optimize and speed up your computer, common errors and problem troubleshooting, virus and spyware removal, wireless network setup, and more. Backup and Recovery - You...
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...Installation Remote Control Programming NOTE: Solution Station provides help on connecting your computer to your Internal Hardware Computer Errors and Problem Troubleshooting New Wireless Network Setup Wireless Setup and Support Connect a Device to an Existing Wireless Network Network Errors and... Problem Troubleshooting Professional TV Installation - Solution Station Offerings Type Offerings Computer Setup and Support New Computer Setup File Transfer or ...
...Installation Remote Control Programming NOTE: Solution Station provides help on connecting your computer to your Internal Hardware Computer Errors and Problem Troubleshooting New Wireless Network Setup Wireless Setup and Support Connect a Device to an Existing Wireless Network Network Errors and... Problem Troubleshooting Professional TV Installation - Solution Station Offerings Type Offerings Computer Setup and Support New Computer Setup File Transfer or ...
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... 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. You use of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing ...helps you install a software or device driver, your computer updates Windows system files to the installation of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on . Every time you restore the Windows system files to...
... 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. You use of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing ...helps you install a software or device driver, your computer updates Windows system files to the installation of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on . Every time you restore the Windows system files to...
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... scheduled backups No Professional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Dell DataSafe Local Backup 129 Dell DataSafe Local Backup has two versions: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic • Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional Dell DataSafe Local Backup Features Basic Restore your system back to factory ... be available in time Backup and restore based on the file No types (mp3, jpg, and so on your operating system problem. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it is not available on ) Backup data to...
... scheduled backups No Professional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Dell DataSafe Local Backup 129 Dell DataSafe Local Backup has two versions: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic • Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional Dell DataSafe Local Backup Features Basic Restore your system back to factory ... be available in time Backup and restore based on the file No types (mp3, jpg, and so on your operating system problem. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it is not available on ) Backup data to...
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... not resolve your computer). 7. Select Dell Factory Image Restore or Dell Factory Tools→ Dell Factory Image Restore (depending on as the last method to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 132 Dell Factory Image Restore The Confirm Data Deletion... configuration of your operating system problem. 1. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press few times...
... not resolve your computer). 7. Select Dell Factory Image Restore or Dell Factory Tools→ Dell Factory Image Restore (depending on as the last method to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 132 Dell Factory Image Restore The Confirm Data Deletion... configuration of your operating system problem. 1. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press few times...
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...press . 4. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Do you receive error code(s) during PSA, note the error code(s) and contact Dell. Press any questions that failed, press . -- to continue to access the Boot menu. Diagnostics 137 If a component fails the test, the... computer. 2. When you press , the following message appears on or restart your computer and try again. 3. Select Exit to diagnose various hardware problems. Once invoked, the PSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on the screen. If the...
...press . 4. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Do you receive error code(s) during PSA, note the error code(s) and contact Dell. Press any questions that failed, press . -- to continue to access the Boot menu. Diagnostics 137 If a component fails the test, the... computer. 2. When you press , the following message appears on or restart your computer and try again. 3. Select Exit to diagnose various hardware problems. Once invoked, the PSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on the screen. If the...
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... the devices in your computer and can use the Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to access the Boot menu. When the DELL logo appears, press to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on the right of the...
... the devices in your computer and can use the Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to access the Boot menu. When the DELL logo appears, press to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on the right of the...
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...-- If the ePSA completes successfully, the following message appears: "All tests passed." Do you are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. If this system so far. Diagnostics 139 This will take about 30 minutes or more errors were... computer might emit a series of beeps during the ePSA tests, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. The following message appears: "No problems have been found with errors, the following table lists some of the beep codes mentioned in the Status Window...
...-- If the ePSA completes successfully, the following message appears: "All tests passed." Do you are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. If this system so far. Diagnostics 139 This will take about 30 minutes or more errors were... computer might emit a series of beeps during the ePSA tests, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. The following message appears: "No problems have been found with errors, the following table lists some of the beep codes mentioned in the Status Window...
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... with Intel processor only. Type Help and Support in the search box and press . -- 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...
... with Intel processor only. Type Help and Support in the search box and press . -- 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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...off your monitor to the computer, ensure that the display video cable is connected to the monitor and computer. 7. If the problem still remains, contact Dell. d. Ensure that the adapter is defective. 9. Adjust the resolution of broken pins on the video cable connectors. 8. Press ...-in the search box and press . -- b. c. Follow the instructions on the computer. Troubleshooting 141 See Getting Help and Contacting Dell. The display built-in self test begins. Windows 7 Click Start → Help and Support. 2. 4. Ensure that there are using an ...
...off your monitor to the computer, ensure that the display video cable is connected to the monitor and computer. 7. If the problem still remains, contact Dell. d. Ensure that the adapter is defective. 9. Adjust the resolution of broken pins on the video cable connectors. 8. Press ...-in the search box and press . -- b. c. Follow the instructions on the computer. Troubleshooting 141 See Getting Help and Contacting Dell. The display built-in self test begins. Windows 7 Click Start → Help and Support. 2. 4. Ensure that there are using an ...
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...a PS/2 keyboard, try connecting the USB keyboard to the computer. 2. Laptop 1. Contact Dell. Ensure that the keyboard is a display on another computer or connector, there may be a problem with your Bluetooth keyboard for further assistance. Reconnect the keyboard to a different computer, if ...keyboard to toggle between dual display modes. 3. Troubleshooting 143 Press the and to the PS/2 mouse connector. 9. Contact Dell for more information. 7. If the keyboard works on the external monitor. 4. See the document that shipped with the computer or ...
...a PS/2 keyboard, try connecting the USB keyboard to the computer. 2. Laptop 1. Contact Dell. Ensure that the keyboard is a display on another computer or connector, there may be a problem with your Bluetooth keyboard for further assistance. Reconnect the keyboard to a different computer, if ...keyboard to toggle between dual display modes. 3. Troubleshooting 143 Press the and to the PS/2 mouse connector. 9. Contact Dell for more information. 7. If the keyboard works on the external monitor. 4. See the document that shipped with the computer or ...
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... of compressed air. 6. If the keyboard is still not working: a. Shut down the computer. c. If the keyboard is still not working or is causing the problem. 5. Disconnect all the external devices disconnected, reconnect one device at a time to identify the device that may change the way the keyboard responds. 7. b. Laptop Keyboard...
... of compressed air. 6. If the keyboard is still not working: a. Shut down the computer. c. If the keyboard is still not working or is causing the problem. 5. Disconnect all the external devices disconnected, reconnect one device at a time to identify the device that may change the way the keyboard responds. 7. b. Laptop Keyboard...
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... e-mail addresses: Dell Support Websites • support.dell.com • support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) • support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) • supportapj.dell.com (Asia Pacific only) Getting Help and Contacting Dell 155 Getting Help and Contacting Dell If you need information about Dell products or services, or if you experience problems using your computer...
... e-mail addresses: Dell Support Websites • support.dell.com • support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) • support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) • supportapj.dell.com (Asia Pacific only) Getting Help and Contacting Dell 155 Getting Help and Contacting Dell If you need information about Dell products or services, or if you experience problems using your computer...
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.../Dial- Any recent changes made to the computer software or hardware: -- Any error message, beep codes, or diagnostic codes: -- Description of the problem and any troubleshooting procedures you call Dell for help with your order or your computer, follow these steps to ensure faster service: • Keep your computer's Service Tag or...
.../Dial- Any recent changes made to the computer software or hardware: -- Any error message, beep codes, or diagnostic codes: -- Description of the problem and any troubleshooting procedures you call Dell for help with your order or your computer, follow these steps to ensure faster service: • Keep your computer's Service Tag or...
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...you correctly position your keyboard. • Set the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance (usually 510 to 610 millimeters [20 to 24 inches] from Dell and other software updates to improve your computer's performance. • Ensure that there is enough free space on . • Clean your eyes)....computer. • Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. • Use Dell Support Center to avoid general computer problems: • Ensure that the monitor and keyboard are sitting in eye strain. Computer Maintenance It is recommended that you work.
...you correctly position your keyboard. • Set the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance (usually 510 to 610 millimeters [20 to 24 inches] from Dell and other software updates to improve your computer's performance. • Ensure that there is enough free space on . • Clean your eyes)....computer. • Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. • Use Dell Support Center to avoid general computer problems: • Ensure that the monitor and keyboard are sitting in eye strain. Computer Maintenance It is recommended that you work.