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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... 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...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... 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...
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...NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies In some graphics configurations, two or more information, see www.displayport.org. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. By consolidating the...respectively. 56 Monitors and Displays Detailed information about the benefits of "direct drive" digital monitors, resulting in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps vs. 9.6 Gbps) •High-bandwidth audio. DisplayPort™...
...NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies In some graphics configurations, two or more information, see www.displayport.org. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. By consolidating the...respectively. 56 Monitors and Displays Detailed information about the benefits of "direct drive" digital monitors, resulting in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps vs. 9.6 Gbps) •High-bandwidth audio. DisplayPort™...
Dell Technology Guide
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.... Run IDT Audio Control Panel. Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your front speaker cable to the low frequency effects channel (LFE). A 5.1 signal can be supported on all computers. 5.1 refers to the ...Click the middle headphone icon, select Device: Center/LFE Speaker, and plug your center/woofer speaker cable to the middle audio out/headphone connector. 3 Click the right headphone icon, select Device: Front Speaker, and plug your rear speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations....
.... Run IDT Audio Control Panel. Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your front speaker cable to the low frequency effects channel (LFE). A 5.1 signal can be supported on all computers. 5.1 refers to the ...Click the middle headphone icon, select Device: Center/LFE Speaker, and plug your center/woofer speaker cable to the middle audio out/headphone connector. 3 Click the right headphone icon, select Device: Front Speaker, and plug your rear speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations....
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...to return to the main menu screen. Multimedia 211 3 Click Settings→ DVD→ DVD Audio Setting. 4 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through headphones for DVD playback. 1 Click Start→ All Programs, and click the option for the DVD player for ...If the DVD begins playing, click the stop button. 3 Click Settings→ DVD→ DVD Audio Setting. 4 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and click Headphones. 5 Click the arrows beside the Audio listening mode setting to scroll through the options,...
...to return to the main menu screen. Multimedia 211 3 Click Settings→ DVD→ DVD Audio Setting. 4 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through headphones for DVD playback. 1 Click Start→ All Programs, and click the option for the DVD player for ...If the DVD begins playing, click the stop button. 3 Click Settings→ DVD→ DVD Audio Setting. 4 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and click Headphones. 5 Click the arrows beside the Audio listening mode setting to scroll through the options,...
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... capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. Determining What you Have and What you Need Before you connect your computer to a TV and speakers, you need to navigate through a great deal of information in order to understand the possible selections for the connections • The types of tasks you...
... capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. Determining What you Have and What you Need Before you connect your computer to a TV and speakers, you need to navigate through a great deal of information in order to understand the possible selections for the connections • The types of tasks you...
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...for additional information. Determining the Combination of cables and adapters you want to hear the sound on anything other than your computer's speakers. Identifying the Connectors on your computer and TV, determine which combination of Cables and Adapters you Need Once you need : •... allows you to connect to standard audio, S/PDIF digital audio, or multichannel analog audio. You can also use this connector for speaker connections. However, certain component adapters that came with a variety of connections are available on Your TV Your TV may be equipped ...
...for additional information. Determining the Combination of cables and adapters you want to hear the sound on anything other than your computer's speakers. Identifying the Connectors on your computer and TV, determine which combination of Cables and Adapters you Need Once you need : •... allows you to connect to standard audio, S/PDIF digital audio, or multichannel analog audio. You can also use this connector for speaker connections. However, certain component adapters that came with a variety of connections are available on Your TV Your TV may be equipped ...
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... different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in the lower-right corner of your computer's Documentation and see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281. TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I N G T O A D I S C - See "Configuring Your Power Settings" on page 137 or search for ... Windows Help and Support for the keyword standby in the drive or the media. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on power management modes. Hard Drive Problems RUN CHECK DISK - ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the...
... different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in the lower-right corner of your computer's Documentation and see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281. TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I N G T O A D I S C - See "Configuring Your Power Settings" on page 137 or search for ... Windows Help and Support for the keyword standby in the drive or the media. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on power management modes. Hard Drive Problems RUN CHECK DISK - ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the...
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...securely connected to the scanner and the computer. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer...additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See the scanner documentation for instructions. See the scanner ...
...securely connected to the scanner and the computer. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer...additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See the scanner documentation for instructions. See the scanner ...
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... nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for Media Drives" on page 280. 300 Troubleshooting A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Sound from the speakers is not muted. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Ensure that the speakers are connected as a lamp. If your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the volume on the...
... nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for Media Drives" on page 280. 300 Troubleshooting A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Sound from the speakers is not muted. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Ensure that the speakers are connected as a lamp. If your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the volume on the...
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...the Pointing Devices test group in the lower-right corner of your computer). Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see "System Setup" on page 281). Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Media Drives" on... E M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - Troubleshooting 301 C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I O N - If you are using the system setup program, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 307. Ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see the documentation shipped with your screen. No Sound From...
...the Pointing Devices test group in the lower-right corner of your computer). Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see "System Setup" on page 281). Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Media Drives" on... E M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - Troubleshooting 301 C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I O N - If you are using the system setup program, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 307. Ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see the documentation shipped with your screen. No Sound From...
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... and connect an external monitor to the computer. 2 Turn on page 273. 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 N G S - Ensure that the subwoofer is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self...
... and connect an external monitor to the computer. 2 Turn on page 273. 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 N G S - Ensure that the subwoofer is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self...
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... card, use the connector on the card. 2 lineout/ headphone Use the (green) line-out connector to attach connector headphones and speakers with integrated amplifiers. 3 microphone connector Use the (pink) microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into...(orange) subwoofer connector to provide extremely low bass extension. NOTE: The LFE (Low Frequency Effects) Audio channel, found in connector to the main speakers in the surround sound setup. The LFE channel drives a subwoofer to attach a single subwoofer. Audio Ports 1 6 5 2 3 4 Port ...
... card, use the connector on the card. 2 lineout/ headphone Use the (green) line-out connector to attach connector headphones and speakers with integrated amplifiers. 3 microphone connector Use the (pink) microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into...(orange) subwoofer connector to provide extremely low bass extension. NOTE: The LFE (Low Frequency Effects) Audio channel, found in connector to the main speakers in the surround sound setup. The LFE channel drives a subwoofer to attach a single subwoofer. Audio Ports 1 6 5 2 3 4 Port ...
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... source used in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. ultra extended graphics array - V video controller - universal serial bus - UTP - USB devices can...
... source used in combination with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. ultra extended graphics array - V video controller - universal serial bus - UTP - USB devices can...
Setup Guide
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...connect to an audio cable for voice or to a powered speaker or sound system, use the audio connectors on when the ...the back) - Helps to headphones. Turns on the back of your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 17 Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu‑ray Discs... 9 Optical drive eject button - 5 Headphone connector - A blinking white light indicates hard-drive activity. Using Your Inspiron Desktop 8 Optical drive - Connects to identify your computer. 6 Line-in or microphone connector - Connects to a microphone for ...
...connect to an audio cable for voice or to a powered speaker or sound system, use the audio connectors on when the ...the back) - Helps to headphones. Turns on the back of your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 17 Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu‑ray Discs... 9 Optical drive eject button - 5 Headphone connector - A blinking white light indicates hard-drive activity. Using Your Inspiron Desktop 8 Optical drive - Connects to identify your computer. 6 Line-in or microphone connector - Connects to a microphone for ...
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...MP3 player. 5 Rear L/R surround connector - Connects to a TV for wired network connection. 21 The two lights next to rear L/R surround speakers. 6 Side L/R surround connector - Connects to a network or broadband device if you are using a wired network. Connects to the display. ...the video signal will be read. 3 VGA connector - Connects to front L/R speakers. 9 Line-in connector - Connects to a center speaker or subwoofer. 11 Network connector and light - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 Your computer's model number. 2 HDMI connector - Connects to the ...
...MP3 player. 5 Rear L/R surround connector - Connects to a TV for wired network connection. 21 The two lights next to rear L/R surround speakers. 6 Side L/R surround connector - Connects to a network or broadband device if you are using a wired network. Connects to the display. ...the video signal will be read. 3 VGA connector - Connects to front L/R speakers. 9 Line-in connector - Connects to a center speaker or subwoofer. 11 Network connector and light - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 Your computer's model number. 2 HDMI connector - Connects to the ...