Dell Technology Guide
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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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...
Dell Technology Guide
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...;Additional Options. Multimedia 207 Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your front speaker cable to the five main audio channels: left front, center front, right front, left surround and right surround; The... 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...
...;Additional Options. Multimedia 207 Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your front speaker cable to the five main audio channels: left front, center front, right front, left surround and right surround; The... 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...
Dell Technology Guide
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...you to connect to speakers. HINT: DON'T FORGET THE AUDIO: Connect an audio cable if you want to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 219 Determining the Combination of Cables and Adapters you Need Once you need : • Video adapter and cable Connecting Your Computer to hear the sound on Your TV Your...output port (S-video, VGA, DVI, or HDMI) and the appropriate television video-input connector. A headphone/line-in connector allows you will need to your computer's speakers. Identifying the Connectors on anything other than your computer. You can also use this connector for...
...you to connect to speakers. HINT: DON'T FORGET THE AUDIO: Connect an audio cable if you want to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 219 Determining the Combination of Cables and Adapters you Need Once you need : • Video adapter and cable Connecting Your Computer to hear the sound on Your TV Your...output port (S-video, VGA, DVI, or HDMI) and the appropriate television video-input connector. A headphone/line-in connector allows you will need to your computer's speakers. Identifying the Connectors on anything other than your computer. You can also use this connector for...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Power Settings" on power management modes. See your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up . • Ensure that are checked. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 299. 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 C S - 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 - FOR DRIVES THAT USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT R U N T H E D E L L D ... page 137 or search for the keyword standby in the drive or the media. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 281.
... Power Settings" on power management modes. See your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up . • Ensure that are checked. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 299. 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 C S - 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 - FOR DRIVES THAT USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT R U N T H E D E L L D ... page 137 or search for the keyword standby in the drive or the media. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 281.
Dell Technology Guide
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... U M E N T A T I V E R - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for instructions. See the scanner documentation for information on cable connections. • Ensure that your computer. VERIFY THAT... additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See the scanner documentation for your scanner is listed, Windows...
... U M E N T A T I V E R - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for instructions. See the scanner documentation for information on cable connections. • Ensure that your computer. VERIFY THAT... additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See the scanner documentation for your scanner is listed, Windows...
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... that the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with the speakers. 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 - Click or double-click the speaker icon in MP3 and other media players may override the Windows volume setting. D I O N S - See"Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 79. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I S C O N N E C T 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 - See...
... that the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with the speakers. 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 - Click or double-click the speaker icon in MP3 and other media players may override the Windows volume setting. D I O N S - See"Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 79. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I S C O N N E C T 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 - See...
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...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 N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see "System Setup" on page 79. No Sound From Headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - Verify that the headphone cable is not muted. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM ... H E M O U S E C A B L E - If you are using the system setup program, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. If the touch pad operates correctly, the...
...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 N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see "System Setup" on page 79. No Sound From Headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - Verify that the headphone cable is not muted. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM ... H E M O U S E C A B L E - If you are using the system setup program, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. If the touch pad operates correctly, the...
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...Display icon. 3 Try different settings for instructions on page 273. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image quality is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL ...MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for Desktop Computers" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor...
...Display icon. 3 Try different settings for instructions on page 273. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image quality is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL ...MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for Desktop Computers" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Ports 1 6 5 2 3 4 Port Signal Connection 1 line-in connector Use the (blue) line-in connector to the main speakers in digital surround sound audio schemes, carries only low frequency information of 80 Hz and below. NOTE: The LFE (Low Frequency Effects) Audio channel, found ...microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. 4 side surround Use the (silver) side surround connector to sound connector attach additional speakers. 5 rear surround out Use the (black) surround sound connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers. 6 center/LFE surround out Use the...
... Ports 1 6 5 2 3 4 Port Signal Connection 1 line-in connector Use the (blue) line-in connector to the main speakers in digital surround sound audio schemes, carries only low frequency information of 80 Hz and below. NOTE: The LFE (Low Frequency Effects) Audio channel, found ...microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. 4 side surround Use the (silver) side surround connector to sound connector attach additional speakers. 5 rear surround out Use the (black) surround sound connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers. 6 center/LFE surround out Use the...
Setup Guide
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... - Connects to a pair of headphones or to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 23 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 5 Audio in/Microphone connector - Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 6 USB 2.0 connector - For more information...
... - Connects to a pair of headphones or to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 23 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Optical drive - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 5 Audio in/Microphone connector - Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 6 USB 2.0 connector - For more information...