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...84 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 85 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 85 Drive Problems 85 CD and DVD drive problems 85 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray . . . . . 86 If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 86 Hard drive problems 86 E-Mail,... Modem, and Internet Problems 86 Error Messages 88 ExpressCard Problems ...
...84 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 85 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 85 Drive Problems 85 CD and DVD drive problems 85 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray . . . . . 86 If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 86 Hard drive problems 86 E-Mail,... Modem, and Internet Problems 86 Error Messages 88 ExpressCard Problems ...
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Power Problems 96 Printer Problems 97 Scanner Problems 97 Sound and Speaker Problems 98 No sound from integrated speakers 98 No sound from external speakers 98 No sound from headphones 99 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 99 Video and Display Problems 99 If the display is blank 99 If the display is difficult ... Utilities 101 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 103 Restoring Your Operating System 104 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 104 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 105 Using the Operating System CD 107 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 ...
Power Problems 96 Printer Problems 97 Scanner Problems 97 Sound and Speaker Problems 98 No sound from integrated speakers 98 No sound from external speakers 98 No sound from headphones 99 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 99 Video and Display Problems 99 If the display is blank 99 If the display is difficult ... Utilities 101 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 103 Restoring Your Operating System 104 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 104 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 105 Using the Operating System CD 107 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 ...
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...E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I S C - Hard drive problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running. • Ensure that the computer...stream of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. If the stream is interrupted, an error occurs. Problems writing to an analog telephone jack only. RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button ...
...E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I S C - Hard drive problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running. • Ensure that the computer...stream of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. If the stream is interrupted, an error occurs. Problems writing to an analog telephone jack only. RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button ...
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... D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME C O N T R O L - Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the lower-right corner of your ...H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - If your screen. D I O) DRIVER - CHECK THE SCANNER DOCUMENTATION - Ensure that the sound is unlocked if it with the speakers. R EINSTALL T H E S C A N N E R DRIVER - Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E ...
... D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME C O N T R O L - Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the lower-right corner of your ...H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - If your screen. D I O) DRIVER - CHECK THE SCANNER DOCUMENTATION - Ensure that the sound is unlocked if it with the speakers. R EINSTALL T H E S C A N N E R DRIVER - Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E ...
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...been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that you attach an external monitor to your computer. Ensure that the sound is recommended that requires a higher resolution than your screen. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click ... Drivers and Utilities" on page 81. If the display is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "audio connectors" on page 101. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 101. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is blank NOTE: If you are using a program...
...been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that you attach an external monitor to your computer. Ensure that the sound is recommended that requires a higher resolution than your screen. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click ... Drivers and Utilities" on page 81. If the display is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "audio connectors" on page 101. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 101. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is blank NOTE: If you are using a program...
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Index Numbers 5-in-1 media memory card reader, 67 A audio connectors, 20 audio device connecting, 49 enabling, 62 audio. See sound B battery charge gauge, 38 charging, 41 checking the charge, 38 conserving power, 39 description, 23 meter, 38 performance, 37 power meter, 38 ...Broadband network, 76 TV, 49 WLAN, 72 D Dell contacting, 135, 170 support policy, 169 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 81, 84 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 82 starting from your hard drive, 81 Dell MediaDirect, 17 about, 46 problems, 94 Dell Premier Support website, 11 device security screw about, ...
Index Numbers 5-in-1 media memory card reader, 67 A audio connectors, 20 audio device connecting, 49 enabling, 62 audio. See sound B battery charge gauge, 38 charging, 41 checking the charge, 38 conserving power, 39 description, 23 meter, 38 performance, 37 power meter, 38 ...Broadband network, 76 TV, 49 WLAN, 72 D Dell contacting, 135, 170 support policy, 169 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 81, 84 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 82 starting from your hard drive, 81 Dell MediaDirect, 17 about, 46 problems, 94 Dell Premier Support website, 11 device security screw about, ...
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..., 114 security cable slot description, 19 Service Tag, 12 software conflicts, 103 problems, 94-95 sound problems, 98 volume, 98 speaker problems, 98 volume, 98 speakers description, 17 specifications, 157 spyware, 87, 95 standby mode about, 39 stolen computer, 80 support contacting Dell, 135, 170 policy, 169 support website, 13 S-video TV-out connector description...
..., 114 security cable slot description, 19 Service Tag, 12 software conflicts, 103 problems, 94-95 sound problems, 98 volume, 98 speaker problems, 98 volume, 98 speakers description, 17 specifications, 157 spyware, 87, 95 standby mode about, 39 stolen computer, 80 support contacting Dell, 135, 170 policy, 169 support website, 13 S-video TV-out connector description...