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To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Do not allow water ...pad and the surrounding palm rest. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→...) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop.
To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Do not allow water ...pad and the surrounding palm rest. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→...) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop.
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... shuts down when you want to start working . When you must turn off , so that you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is restored exactly as you left it. When you restart the computer, your desktop is restored exactly as you want to use the computer for an ...Standby is a state in which your computer. Hibernation is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off the power to use the computer again, it . Use shut down to save your desktop state to disk, a power failure while on your computer, for example, when you left it comes out...
... shuts down when you want to start working . When you must turn off , so that you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is restored exactly as you left it. When you restart the computer, your desktop is restored exactly as you want to use the computer for an ...Standby is a state in which your computer. Hibernation is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off the power to use the computer again, it . Use shut down to save your desktop state to disk, a power failure while on your computer, for example, when you left it comes out...
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... learn more information, see "Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu" on your external monitor as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may use your settings. Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays To swap your primary and secondary display designations (for example, to use the..., press to bring the screen image back to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Press to a TV. 2 Click the monitor 2 icon, clear the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box, and click Apply.
... learn more information, see "Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu" on your external monitor as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may use your settings. Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays To swap your primary and secondary display designations (for example, to use the..., press to bring the screen image back to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Press to a TV. 2 Click the monitor 2 icon, clear the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box, and click Apply.
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...and problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Your desktop or laptop computer may need to be used to run a more complete system test to resolve the problem. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a ... configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. This light can also be resolved. These lights start and turn off or light in conjunction with the power...
...and problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Your desktop or laptop computer may need to be used to run a more complete system test to resolve the problem. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a ... configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. This light can also be resolved. These lights start and turn off or light in conjunction with the power...
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...the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. NOTE: ...: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not receiving power. - Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computing environment. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode.
...the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. NOTE: ...: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not receiving power. - Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computing environment. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode.
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... help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Ensure that the computer turns on properly. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power ...extension cables with numbers on a power strip - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop...
... help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Ensure that the computer turns on properly. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power ...extension cables with numbers on a power strip - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop...
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... select the test you want to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer cannot display a ... too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to be working properly. 2 Turn on . Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting • When ...
... select the test you want to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer cannot display a ... too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to be working properly. 2 Turn on . Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting • When ...
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... it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. If you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a ...key on a CD or DVD. The Computer Does not Start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Windows Vista The...
... it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. If you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a ...key on a CD or DVD. The Computer Does not Start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Windows Vista The...
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... Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Try adjusting the settings. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 281). Troubleshooting 301 Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your screen. No Sound From Headphones C H E C K T H E... S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. C H E C K T H E M O U S E...
... Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Try adjusting the settings. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 281). Troubleshooting 301 Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your screen. No Sound From Headphones C H E C K T H E... S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. C H E C K T H E M O U S E...
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...is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for Desktop Computers" on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Only Part of the Display is ... display or video controller may be Troubleshooting 303 Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to the computer. 2 Turn on page 273. ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - C H E C K T H E M O ...
...is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for Desktop Computers" on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Only Part of the Display is ... display or video controller may be Troubleshooting 303 Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to the computer. 2 Turn on page 273. ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - C H E C K T H E M O ...
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.... - defective. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not responding, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on page 337). Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar in standby mode. Ensure that the ... light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is working condition to resume normal operation. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 273. Ensure that the electrical outlet is not receiving power. - The power...
.... - defective. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not responding, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on page 337). Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar in standby mode. Ensure that the ... light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is working condition to resume normal operation. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 273. Ensure that the electrical outlet is not receiving power. - The power...
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Then, shut down your computer, such as white type on the screen. Entering the System Setup Program 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. 3 If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you... more about the computer. Working With Options on a system setup program screen, highlight the item and see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. You can change (because they are determined by the computer) appear less bright. The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings...
Then, shut down your computer, such as white type on the screen. Entering the System Setup Program 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. 3 If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you... more about the computer. Working With Options on a system setup program screen, highlight the item and see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. You can change (because they are determined by the computer) appear less bright. The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings...
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... 1 Connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to be bootable. The BIOS settings may need to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. 3 When... between the computer hardware and the operating system. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The next time you want to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup Performing a ...
... 1 Connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to be bootable. The BIOS settings may need to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. 3 When... between the computer hardware and the operating system. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The next time you want to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup Performing a ...
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... require flashing when an update is recommended that may/may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your system. The system setup program allows you to view... the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup...
... require flashing when an update is recommended that may/may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your system. The system setup program allows you to view... the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. See "Viewing System Settings With the System Setup...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Utilities media. 4 Press any key to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard ...wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. When ...
... Utilities media. 4 Press any key to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard ...wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. When ...