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...Display Device 239 Configure the Display Views 240 Dual Independent Display Mode 241 Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays . . . . 242 Switching the Display Image 242 Configuring Display Settings 242 Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu 243 Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista...
...Display Device 239 Configure the Display Views 240 Dual Independent Display Mode 241 Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays . . . . 242 Switching the Display Image 242 Configuring Display Settings 242 Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu 243 Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista...
Dell Technology Guide
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... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
Dell Technology Guide
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...: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for general information about connecting to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. Programs Installed on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. Windows® XP 1 Click Start...
...: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for general information about connecting to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. Programs Installed on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. Windows® XP 1 Click Start...
Dell Technology Guide
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... then need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device...
... then need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device...
Dell Technology Guide
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.... You may need to install drivers if you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to return your media drive. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking...
.... You may need to install drivers if you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to return your media drive. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking...
Dell Technology Guide
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... safety instructions that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. See the user...
... safety instructions that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. See the user...
Dell Technology Guide
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... two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 a new line is used to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to provide the broadband service; DSL broadband access is not available at all locations. Broadband access is particularly suited to share Internet access provided...
... two specific types of broadband access offered by ISPs-cable and DSL. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 a new line is used to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to provide the broadband service; DSL broadband access is not available at all locations. Broadband access is particularly suited to share Internet access provided...
Dell Technology Guide
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... and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. To find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Configure your documentation. 166 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Do not access online financial websites from a public WLAN. Before using a public WLAN. Disable file and print sharing before using the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system, ensure that the Windows firewall...
... and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. To find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Configure your documentation. 166 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Do not access online financial websites from a public WLAN. Before using a public WLAN. Disable file and print sharing before using the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system, ensure that the Windows firewall...
Dell Technology Guide
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... not be provided by the optical media or a satellite TV channel. Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your rear speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. while the 1 refers to the right audio out/headphone connector. Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections To set up the 5.1 audio connections: Click Start →Control Panel→Additional Options. In the Jacks tab, there are three...
... not be provided by the optical media or a satellite TV channel. Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your rear speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. while the 1 refers to the right audio out/headphone connector. Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections To set up the 5.1 audio connections: Click Start →Control Panel→Additional Options. In the Jacks tab, there are three...
Dell Technology Guide
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... connected and that a bootable optical media is in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that was running when the message appeared. HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD...
... connected and that a bootable optical media is in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that was running when the message appeared. HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD...
Dell Technology Guide
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... test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your hardware configuration for running the test. Displays your Warranty Information and provides you with options for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. Allows you with support options for all devices...
... test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your hardware configuration for running the test. Displays your Warranty Information and provides you with options for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. Allows you with support options for all devices...
Dell Technology Guide
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Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - See "Installing Drivers for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting If the link integrity light is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/...
Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - See "Installing Drivers for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting If the link integrity light is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/...
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...) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. See "Power Lights for interference. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be Troubleshooting 303 M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I O N - C H E C K T H E G R A P H I C S C A R D P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I T O R - C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I N G S - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image...
...) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. See "Power Lights for interference. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be Troubleshooting 303 M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I O N - C H E C K T H E G R A P H I C S C A R D P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I T O R - C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I N G S - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Windows desktop, then shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. 4 The Boot Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to the selected device. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS...
... Windows desktop, then shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. 4 The Boot Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to the selected device. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS...
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.... If you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is a simple online access tool that the support staff can assist you do not have not resolved the problem, see "Contacting Dell" on page 333 for help with any necessary procedures. Our support staff uses special diagnostic utilities to answer your questions about Dell™ hardware. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for...
.... If you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is a simple online access tool that the support staff can assist you do not have not resolved the problem, see "Contacting Dell" on page 333 for help with any necessary procedures. Our support staff uses special diagnostic utilities to answer your questions about Dell™ hardware. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for...
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... storms. SVGA - Surge protectors do not change the settings for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024. A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1400 x 1050. S-video TV-out - A video standard for video cards and controllers. SXGA+ - system board - telephony application programming interface - A power management mode that serves as the motherboard. Always disconnect the network cable from the network connector during an electrical storm, from an...
... storms. SVGA - Surge protectors do not change the settings for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024. A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1400 x 1050. S-video TV-out - A video standard for video cards and controllers. SXGA+ - system board - telephony application programming interface - A power management mode that serves as the motherboard. Always disconnect the network cable from the network connector during an electrical storm, from an...
Setup Guide
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... and Mouse 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 8 Connect the Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 16 Software Features 18 Solving Problems 21 Network Problems 21 Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 Beep Codes 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Recovery Options 35 System Restore 36 Dell Factory Image...
... and Mouse 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 8 Connect the Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 16 Software Features 18 Solving Problems 21 Network Problems 21 Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 Beep Codes 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Recovery Options 35 System Restore 36 Dell Factory Image...
Setup Guide
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... other software. 1. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Reinstalling Windows Vista® The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete the installation. 39 System Recovery Options 4. Restart the computer. 5. Follow the instructions on the region from CD-ROM. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for...
... other software. 1. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Reinstalling Windows Vista® The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete the installation. 39 System Recovery Options 4. Restart the computer. 5. Follow the instructions on the region from CD-ROM. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for...
Setup Guide
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.... the Drivers and Utilities disc. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your system model number. See: your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your operating system. upgrade your Operating System disc. the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com...
.... the Drivers and Utilities disc. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your system model number. See: your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your operating system. upgrade your Operating System disc. the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com...
Tech Sheet Windows® 7
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... setup program. 6 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7 Press any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4 Restart the computer. 5 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. To reinstall Windows 7: 1 Save and close any open files and exit any key...
... setup program. 6 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7 Press any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4 Restart the computer. 5 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. To reinstall Windows 7: 1 Save and close any open files and exit any key...