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...mice may need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of the following problems occur: • The pointer ...and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. FOR MORE INFORMATION:...
...mice may need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of the following problems occur: • The pointer ...and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. FOR MORE INFORMATION:...
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... the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a WLAN, see the device guides that you attempt to a network using wireless technology. Install the required software according to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Windows® XP 1 Click Start →...
... the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a WLAN, see the device guides that you attempt to a network using wireless technology. Install the required software according to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Windows® XP 1 Click Start →...
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... window allows you to increase the resolution above a certain level. You can also click the Troubleshoot button to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 From the Advanced tab, select the tab ...Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide for the monitor. For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the Settings tab of ... pad or track stick to adjust the computer display. To view the rest of the desktop may not be displayed at one time. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The...
... window allows you to increase the resolution above a certain level. You can also click the Troubleshoot button to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 From the Advanced tab, select the tab ...Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide for the monitor. For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the Settings tab of ... pad or track stick to adjust the computer display. To view the rest of the desktop may not be displayed at one time. Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The...
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...click on Help Contents shown on the Help Contents for that is available. You can find help from the TV and computer. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 Connecting Your Computer to Find Help If your computer or TV shows...: The Nvidia Control Panel provides an example of the screen. For more information, see the section of sources: • Television user's guide • Television Menu Help • Documentation shipped with your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information. Resolving...
...click on Help Contents shown on the Help Contents for that is available. You can find help from the TV and computer. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 Connecting Your Computer to Find Help If your computer or TV shows...: The Nvidia Control Panel provides an example of the screen. For more information, see the section of sources: • Television user's guide • Television Menu Help • Documentation shipped with your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information. Resolving...
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...you. You may also be asked for insuring any product returned, and you assume the risk of loss during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer itself. 3 Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 336), ... working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions shipped with the item(s) being returned (power cables, software, guides, and so on page 336). The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your computer. You are subject to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see the ...
...you. You may also be asked for insuring any product returned, and you assume the risk of loss during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer itself. 3 Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 336), ... working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions shipped with the item(s) being returned (power cables, software, guides, and so on page 336). The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your computer. You are subject to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see the ...
Owner's Manual
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If the battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen, write down the exact message. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - Discard used batteries according ... Information Guide. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a certified service technician only and are not custom replaceable. This message may be replaceable by the manufacturer. Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer...
If the battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen, write down the exact message. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - Discard used batteries according ... Information Guide. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a certified service technician only and are not custom replaceable. This message may be replaceable by the manufacturer. Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer...
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... your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Windows Vista®: • Click the Windows Vista Start button and click Computer. See "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on page 198. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - Windows XP: • Click Start and click My...
... your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Windows Vista®: • Click the Windows Vista Start button and click Computer. See "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on page 198. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - Windows XP: • Click Start and click My...
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...KEYBOARD CABLE - • Ensure that you want to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 97. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Product Information Guide. Close all windows and open the program that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to use first. Keyboard Problems... for damaged or frayed cables. TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Contact Dell (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 106), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on page 187. Straighten bent pins. • Remove keyboard ...
...KEYBOARD CABLE - • Ensure that you want to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 97. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Product Information Guide. Close all windows and open the program that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to use first. Keyboard Problems... for damaged or frayed cables. TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Contact Dell (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 106), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on page 187. Straighten bent pins. • Remove keyboard ...
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... Vista® Operating System" on page 97. 76 Solving Problems RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I V E R - See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Product Information Guide. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your network settings are correct and...
... Vista® Operating System" on page 97. 76 Solving Problems RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I V E R - See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Product Information Guide. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your network settings are correct and...
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...C E - See the printer documentation for your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I C A L O U T L E T - Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Ensure that the printer cables are : • Power, keyboard, and...
...C E - See the printer documentation for your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I C A L O U T L E T - Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Ensure that the printer cables are : • Power, keyboard, and...
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... is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N - Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer...
... is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N - Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer...
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... the headphone cable is not muted. See "System Setup" on page 97. ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the lower-right corner of your screen. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - R U N T H E H A...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I V E R - Video ...
... the headphone cable is not muted. See "System Setup" on page 97. ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the lower-right corner of your screen. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - R U N T H E H A...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I V E R - Video ...
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...solid to indicate different states: • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is in the Product Information Guide. The power button light (bi-color LED) located on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Ensure that the display ..., power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding: - Troubleshooting Tools Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in standby mode. If the computer...
...solid to indicate different states: • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is in the Product Information Guide. The power button light (bi-color LED) located on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Ensure that the display ..., power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding: - Troubleshooting Tools Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in standby mode. If the computer...
Owner's Manual
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... want to test displays in the system setup program and is optional and may not ship with your computer. 90 Troubleshooting Tools Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for technical assistance. When to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer, perform the checks... in the Product Information Guide. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is recommended that is known to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...
... want to test displays in the system setup program and is optional and may not ship with your computer. 90 Troubleshooting Tools Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for technical assistance. When to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer, perform the checks... in the Product Information Guide. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is recommended that is known to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...
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...Finding Information, 11 online, 12 Product Information Guide, 11 regulatory, 11 safety, 11 Setup Diagram, 11 warranty, 11 drive-panel insert removing, 149 replacing, 150, 159 drivers, 94 about, 94 identifying, 94 reinstalling, 95 Drivers and Utilities media, 96 Dell Diagnostics, 90 drives, 138 hard drive,..., 65 DVDs, 34 playing, 31 E e-mail problems, 66 End User License Agreement, 11 ergonomics information, 11 error messages beep codes, 86 troubleshooting, 68 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 54, 60 Finding Information, 11 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 16-19 floppy drive installing, ...
...Finding Information, 11 online, 12 Product Information Guide, 11 regulatory, 11 safety, 11 Setup Diagram, 11 warranty, 11 drive-panel insert removing, 149 replacing, 150, 159 drivers, 94 about, 94 identifying, 94 reinstalling, 95 Drivers and Utilities media, 96 Dell Diagnostics, 90 drives, 138 hard drive,..., 65 DVDs, 34 playing, 31 E e-mail problems, 66 End User License Agreement, 11 ergonomics information, 11 error messages beep codes, 86 troubleshooting, 68 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 54, 60 Finding Information, 11 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 16-19 floppy drive installing, ...
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..., 80 screen is blank, 83 screen is hard to read, 84 software, 70-72 sound and speakers, 81 technical support policy, 199 troubleshooting tips, 63 volume adjusting, 81 Product Information Guide, 11 Program Compatibility Wizard, 71 R regulatory information, 11 reinstalling Windows Vista, 98 Windows XP, 98 Removing Memory, 128 S S.M.A.R.T, 89 safety instructions...
..., 80 screen is blank, 83 screen is hard to read, 84 software, 70-72 sound and speakers, 81 technical support policy, 199 troubleshooting tips, 63 volume adjusting, 81 Product Information Guide, 11 Program Compatibility Wizard, 71 R regulatory information, 11 reinstalling Windows Vista, 98 Windows XP, 98 Removing Memory, 128 S S.M.A.R.T, 89 safety instructions...