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Video and Display Problems 71 If the display is blank 71 If the display is difficult to read 71 If only part of the display is readable 72 Drivers 72 What Is a Driver 72 Identifying Drivers 72 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities ...75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using ...
Video and Display Problems 71 If the display is blank 71 If the display is difficult to read 71 If only part of the display is readable 72 Drivers 72 What Is a Driver 72 Identifying Drivers 72 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities ...75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using ...
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... the Display Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to change any of...
... the Display Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to change any of...
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..., power strips, and the extension cable to read A D J U S T T H E BRIGHTNESS - SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." CHECK THE BATTERY - Search for the keyword standby in the Product Information Guide. Eliminate sunlight glare, which can... electrical outlet using a battery to power your computer is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to the display. or down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. If...
..., power strips, and the extension cable to read A D J U S T T H E BRIGHTNESS - SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." CHECK THE BATTERY - Search for the keyword standby in the Product Information Guide. Eliminate sunlight glare, which can... electrical outlet using a battery to power your computer is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to the display. or down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. If...
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... external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for operating systems that only its own set of the display is needed. A driver is the source of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 72 Solving Problems If only part of ... Turn on your computer. If an error message appears, see "Error Messages." Each device has its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your ...
... external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for operating systems that only its own set of the display is needed. A driver is the source of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 72 Solving Problems If only part of ... Turn on your computer. If an error message appears, see "Error Messages." Each device has its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your ...
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... back up the data files from your particular computer. bootable CD - A CD that you can use to as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. bits per second - A measurement of data interpreted by your computer has a virus, ensure that serves as ...disk - A AC - antivirus software - B backup - A program (or utility) that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. Your Drivers and Utilities or Resource CD is damaged or your computer. A dedicated graphics port that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. APR -...
... back up the data files from your particular computer. bootable CD - A CD that you can use to as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. bits per second - A measurement of data interpreted by your computer has a virus, ensure that serves as ...disk - A AC - antivirus software - B backup - A program (or utility) that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. Your Drivers and Utilities or Resource CD is damaged or your computer. A dedicated graphics port that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. APR -...
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...that uses optical technology to read DVDs and most CD media as extended display mode. A rewritable version of a DVD. digital video interface - A parallel connector design that installs in and out of memory. EMI - Electrical interference caused by a specific group of... of users. A parallel connector design that decrease the overall consumption of static electricity. expansion card - dynamic random-access memory - driver - A high-capacity disc usually used to transfer data and often improves performance. A standard for spreading data over multiple disk drives...
...that uses optical technology to read DVDs and most CD media as extended display mode. A rewritable version of a DVD. digital video interface - A parallel connector design that installs in and out of memory. EMI - Electrical interference caused by a specific group of... of users. A parallel connector design that decrease the overall consumption of static electricity. expansion card - dynamic random-access memory - driver - A high-capacity disc usually used to transfer data and often improves performance. A standard for spreading data over multiple disk drives...
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... directly in to a 4-pin socket on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of wires to 1600 x 1200. unshielded twisted pair - A video standard for a low-speed device such as an interface between the computer hardware ...voltage level. super-extended graphics array plus - T TAPI - travel module - uninterruptible power supply - S-video TV-out - system tray - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to an unacceptable voltage level. System memory dynamically allocated to operate with...
... directly in to a 4-pin socket on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of wires to 1600 x 1200. unshielded twisted pair - A video standard for a low-speed device such as an interface between the computer hardware ...voltage level. super-extended graphics array plus - T TAPI - travel module - uninterruptible power supply - S-video TV-out - system tray - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to an unacceptable voltage level. System memory dynamically allocated to operate with...
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See UPS UPS, 24 USB connectors description, 15 V video problems, 71 video connector description, 15 volume adjusting, 70 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 73 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 20 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 hibernate mode, ...60, 66 standby mode about, 33, 37 password options, 37 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 56 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 55 stolen computer, 106 support contacting Dell, 110 support website, 10 System Restore, 75-76 system setup program commonly ...
See UPS UPS, 24 USB connectors description, 15 V video problems, 71 video connector description, 15 volume adjusting, 70 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 73 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 20 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 hibernate mode, ...60, 66 standby mode about, 33, 37 password options, 37 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 56 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 55 stolen computer, 106 support contacting Dell, 110 support website, 10 System Restore, 75-76 system setup program commonly ...