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... 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 the Boot...
... 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 the Boot...
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...pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the taskbar. You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of the following problems occur: • The pointer moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when... taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the...
...pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the taskbar. You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of the following problems occur: • The pointer moves erratically. • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when... taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the...
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See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down any error messages that may be displayed after you restart your computer, see: •...ensure that starts your computer in Safe Mode, you have shut down the message. You may want to identify which Windows mode you troubleshoot the problem later. Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. HINT: If an error message is turned back...
See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down any error messages that may be displayed after you restart your computer, see: •...ensure that starts your computer in Safe Mode, you have shut down the message. You may want to identify which Windows mode you troubleshoot the problem later. Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. HINT: If an error message is turned back...
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... delete drivers needed by using Task Manager: 1 Right-click the taskbar and select Task Manager. 2 On the Applications tab of the Windows Task Manager screen, click the application that is not responding, and then click End Task. 124 Managing Applications (Programs) By deleting a program from your computer any way... When it Does not Respond Applications tab program not responding End Task button If an application stops responding, Windows tries to find the problem and fix it from your computer. HINT: Simply deleting a program does not completely remove it automatically.
... delete drivers needed by using Task Manager: 1 Right-click the taskbar and select Task Manager. 2 On the Applications tab of the Windows Task Manager screen, click the application that is not responding, and then click End Task. 124 Managing Applications (Programs) By deleting a program from your computer any way... When it Does not Respond Applications tab program not responding End Task button If an application stops responding, Windows tries to find the problem and fix it from your computer. HINT: Simply deleting a program does not completely remove it automatically.
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... video resolution setting is higher than that usually appears at one time. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. HINT: The capacities of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 Select...for Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the screen. Before adjusting the ...
... video resolution setting is higher than that usually appears at one time. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. HINT: The capacities of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 Select...for Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting display properties through the Windows Display Properties menu, see the User's Guide for the video card installed in Windows Help and Support. For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the screen. Before adjusting the ...
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... on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information. Resolving Common Problems Computer Does not Recognize the TV as a Display Device 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Disconnect the video ...cable from a variety of the help from the TV and computer. For more information, see the section of the screen. EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Control Panel provides an example of sources: • Television user's guide • Television Menu Help • Documentation shipped...
... on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information. Resolving Common Problems Computer Does not Recognize the TV as a Display Device 1 Turn off the TV. 2 Turn off the computer. 3 Disconnect the video ...cable from a variety of the help from the TV and computer. For more information, see the section of the screen. EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Control Panel provides an example of sources: • Television user's guide • Television Menu Help • Documentation shipped...
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Troubleshooting HINT: Save time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). 4 If an error message occurs in this document were written for the Windows default view, and may not ...apply if you set your computer. 1 If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. 2 If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device...
Troubleshooting HINT: Save time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). 4 If an error message occurs in this document were written for the Windows default view, and may not ...apply if you set your computer. 1 If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. 2 If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device...
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... diagnostic lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the problem. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Write down the information displayed on the screen and look for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks...
... diagnostic lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the problem. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Write down the information displayed on the screen and look for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks...
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... VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. K E Y B O A R D F A I N T E R R U P T - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307). N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - ERROR 8602 - F L A S H P A R T W R I V E P R O B L E M . - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292). A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I T E P R O T E C T E...System Setup Program Screen" on page 292). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 337). Contact Dell (see the ...
... VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. K E Y B O A R D F A I N T E R R U P T - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307). N O T I M E R T I C K I L U R E - ERROR 8602 - F L A S H P A R T W R I V E P R O B L E M . - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292). A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I T E P R O T E C T E...System Setup Program Screen" on page 292). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 337). Contact Dell (see the ...
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.... When to use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, see "Troubleshooting" on page 271 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any of the following two ways: Troubleshooting 281 NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Laptop Computers NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, see the Regulatory...
.... When to use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, see "Troubleshooting" on page 271 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any of the following two ways: Troubleshooting 281 NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Laptop Computers NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, see the Regulatory...
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... menu appears: NOTE: It is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is located at the top of each test...to select tests based on a symptom of devices on the computer. Allows you are having. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more thorough check of the problem you to be run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described ...
... menu appears: NOTE: It is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is located at the top of each test...to select tests based on a symptom of devices on the computer. Allows you are having. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for more thorough check of the problem you to be run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described ...
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... the test. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your computer and available from the Dell Support Center icon on your computer. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Describes the test and ...may not display the names of all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on the taskbar or from system setup...
... the test. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your computer and available from the Dell Support Center icon on your computer. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Describes the test and ...may not display the names of all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on the taskbar or from system setup...
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...Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 299. Optical Drive Problems 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 - See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 280. See your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned ...W S B E F O R E W R I T I N G T O A D I S C - Optical Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is interrupted, an error occurs. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the drive or the media. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on power management modes. If the stream is normal and may cause noise, which...
...Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 299. Optical Drive Problems 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 - See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 280. See your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned ...W S B E F O R E W R I T I N G T O A D I S C - Optical Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is interrupted, an error occurs. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the drive or the media. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on power management modes. If the stream is normal and may cause noise, which...
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The User Account Control window may appear. E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you cannot open your e-mail attachments: 1 In Outlook Express, click Tools→ Options→ Security. 2 Click Do not allow attachments..., connect the modem to continue the desired action. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Troubleshooting 289 NOTE: If your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. otherwise, contact your computer. If you insert the telephone line connector into...
The User Account Control window may appear. E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you cannot open your e-mail attachments: 1 In Outlook Express, click Tools→ Options→ Security. 2 Click Do not allow attachments..., connect the modem to continue the desired action. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Troubleshooting 289 NOTE: If your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. otherwise, contact your computer. If you insert the telephone line connector into...
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... 3 meters (10 feet) or more in filenames. E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N T E R N E T - If the error message is not available on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Helper is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it and...
... 3 meters (10 feet) or more in filenames. E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N T E R N E T - If the error message is not available on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Helper is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it and...
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...Dell" on page 308. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I N - If so, run the program that you want to use first. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen...\ I S N O T A C C E S S I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - T H E D E V I C E I N S YS T E M S E T U P - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to restore computer resources. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. ENSURE THAT THE...
...Dell" on page 308. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I N - If so, run the program that you want to use first. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen...\ I S N O T A C C E S S I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - T H E D E V I C E I N S YS T E M S E T U P - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to restore computer resources. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. ENSURE THAT THE...
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...See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to 10...needed to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F -
...See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to 10...needed to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F -
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... O N N E C T I V E R - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see the documentation shipped with your screen. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. R E I N S T A L...Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "System Setup...without making any setting adjustments.) For more information on page 307. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Media Drives" on page 281). To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer ...
... O N N E C T I V E R - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see the documentation shipped with your screen. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. R E I N S T A L...Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "System Setup...without making any setting adjustments.) For more information on page 307. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Media Drives" on page 281). To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer ...
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...your computer. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - The Screen is Difficult to Read CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the monitor cable is connected to the correct graphics card (for dual...in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your graphics card, go to support.dell.com. CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or... installed, removal of the procedures in a safe and secure location. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to the...
...your computer. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - The Screen is Difficult to Read CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the monitor cable is connected to the correct graphics card (for dual...in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your graphics card, go to support.dell.com. CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or... installed, removal of the procedures in a safe and secure location. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to the...
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...to specific individuals. Interference that is lost when you can be configured and started remotely. ROM, unlike RAM, retains its vertical frequency). If no problems are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up. A WfM (Wired for Management) standard that allows networked computers that do not have ...rate, the less video flicker can view but cannot edit or delete. radio frequency interference - ROM - Data and/or files you shut down your screen's horizontal lines are more likely to have read-only status if: • It resides on a network in Hz, at the lower end of...
...to specific individuals. Interference that is lost when you can be configured and started remotely. ROM, unlike RAM, retains its vertical frequency). If no problems are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up. A WfM (Wired for Management) standard that allows networked computers that do not have ...rate, the less video flicker can view but cannot edit or delete. radio frequency interference - ROM - Data and/or files you shut down your screen's horizontal lines are more likely to have read-only status if: • It resides on a network in Hz, at the lower end of...