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... speakers 123 No sound from external speakers 124 No sound from headphones 124 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 124 Video and Display Problems 125 If the display is blank 125 If the display is difficult to read 126 If ...only part of the display is readable 127 Drivers 127 What is a Driver 127 Identifying Drivers 128 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 128 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista™ Operating System 130... the Hard Drive 138 Replacing the Hard Drive 140 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 141 Contents 9
... speakers 123 No sound from external speakers 124 No sound from headphones 124 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 124 Video and Display Problems 125 If the display is blank 125 If the display is difficult to read 126 If ...only part of the display is readable 127 Drivers 127 What is a Driver 127 Identifying Drivers 128 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 128 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista™ Operating System 130... the Hard Drive 138 Replacing the Hard Drive 140 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 141 Contents 9
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...screen by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 40 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your... Dell-installed operating system. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to decrease/increase the screen resolution. As you choose a resolution or color ...
...screen by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 40 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your... Dell-installed operating system. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to decrease/increase the screen resolution. As you choose a resolution or color ...
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...E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I V E R - R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 97. To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the...procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 174 as you begin any setting adjustments). See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows ...
...E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I V E R - R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 97. To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the...procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 174 as you begin any setting adjustments). See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows ...
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...Dell (see "Error Messages" on your operating system. All devices require a driver program. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. A driver...set of the display is a Driver? Ensure that you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that are installing software appropriate for your computer. Dell ships your Microsoft® Windows...
...Dell (see "Error Messages" on your operating system. All devices require a driver program. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. A driver...set of the display is a Driver? Ensure that you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that are installing software appropriate for your computer. Dell ships your Microsoft® Windows...
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... enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. B battery life span - A AC - The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to a management console. alert standards format - and operating system-independent. Glossary 195 accelerated graphics port - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color...
... enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. B battery life span - A AC - The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to a management console. alert standards format - and operating system-independent. Glossary 195 accelerated graphics port - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color...
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...password. surge protectors - Surge protectors do not change fonts, and so on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of the computer. 208 Glossary Network connections cannot be protected by enabling features such as an ...create and edit files that when combined with a wide variety of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. super-extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that a program displays depends on ). system board - The main circuit board in your computer. ...
...password. surge protectors - Surge protectors do not change fonts, and so on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of the computer. 208 Glossary Network connections cannot be protected by enabling features such as an ...create and edit files that when combined with a wide variety of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. super-extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that a program displays depends on ). system board - The main circuit board in your computer. ...
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...60 contacting Dell, 175 copying CDs general information, 56 helpful tips, 58 how to, 56 copying DVDs general information, 56 helpful tips, 58 how to, 56 D Dell contacting, 175 Dell Diagnostics about, 97 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 98 starting from your hard drive, 97 Dell... the video image, 39 documentation End User License Agreement, 14 ergonomics, 14 online, 16 Product Information Guide, 14 regulatory, 14 safety, 14 warranty, 14 Dolby headphones, setting up, 75 drivers about, 127 identifying, 128 reinstalling, 128 Drivers and Utilities media, 13 about, 129 Dell Diagnostics,...
...60 contacting Dell, 175 copying CDs general information, 56 helpful tips, 58 how to, 56 copying DVDs general information, 56 helpful tips, 58 how to, 56 D Dell contacting, 175 Dell Diagnostics about, 97 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 98 starting from your hard drive, 97 Dell... the video image, 39 documentation End User License Agreement, 14 ergonomics, 14 online, 16 Product Information Guide, 14 regulatory, 14 safety, 14 warranty, 14 Dolby headphones, setting up, 75 drivers about, 127 identifying, 128 reinstalling, 128 Drivers and Utilities media, 13 about, 129 Dell Diagnostics,...
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... W warranty information, 14 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 128 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 35 Windows Vista Program Compatibility wizard, 116 reinstalling, 132 System Restore, 131-132 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 35 Index 219 See UPS UPS, 37 USB connector description, 29 V video problems, 125 video controller determining configuration, 19 video controller configuration determining what controller...
... W warranty information, 14 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 128 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 35 Windows Vista Program Compatibility wizard, 116 reinstalling, 132 System Restore, 131-132 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 35 Index 219 See UPS UPS, 37 USB connector description, 29 V video problems, 125 video controller determining configuration, 19 video controller configuration determining what controller...