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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 ... 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 Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options...
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 ... 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 Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options...
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... • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • Order Status • Ownership Transfer •...; International Ownership Transfer • Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty Service • Extend & Upgrade Warranty •...
... • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • Order Status • Ownership Transfer •...; International Ownership Transfer • Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty Service • Extend & Upgrade Warranty •...
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• Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support ... Program) Settings The BIOS is recommended. NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as an interface between...
• Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support ... Program) Settings The BIOS is recommended. NOTE: Although your computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as an interface between...
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...the device name, you may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to the state that controls your computer to... If a problem occurs on your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Drives and Media 79 You may need to reinstall or update the driver. Determining Whether a Device Driver is a program that existed before you installed the new driver.
...the device name, you may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to the state that controls your computer to... If a problem occurs on your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Drives and Media 79 You may need to reinstall or update the driver. Determining Whether a Device Driver is a program that existed before you installed the new driver.
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5 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer. Click Start→ My Computer.... See the user documentation that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. If you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer...
5 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer. Click Start→ My Computer.... See the user documentation that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. If you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer...
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... hard disk to optimize performance. 2 Click System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 3 Use the following options in the Tasks area to manage and update system security for laptop computers. disable some of the available options to monitor the status of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service...
... hard disk to optimize performance. 2 Click System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 3 Use the following options in the Tasks area to manage and update system security for laptop computers. disable some of the available options to monitor the status of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service...
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... fixes. Set up -to unique values using the router configuration software, and change the administrator password periodically. Software companies regularly update their products to enable the firewall. To improve the security of information from outside the network. Use up a firewall. A... and operating systems on all computers on the router, use your broadband Internet connection. Secure your network, and check for updates regularly. To set up the router, enable data encryption. Install the latest version of spyware software sending information through your ...
... fixes. Set up -to unique values using the router configuration software, and change the administrator password periodically. Software companies regularly update their products to enable the firewall. To improve the security of information from outside the network. Use up a firewall. A... and operating systems on all computers on the router, use your broadband Internet connection. Secure your network, and check for updates regularly. To set up the router, enable data encryption. Install the latest version of spyware software sending information through your ...
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...click the Security Center icon, then click the Windows Firewall option. 3 Select the Exceptions tab on page 255. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. When you first connect to Secure Your Computer" on ... service. Disable file and print sharing. Disable file and print sharing before using public wireless networks, update your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Update your documentation. 166 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) If you use public wireless access frequently,...
...click the Security Center icon, then click the Windows Firewall option. 3 Select the Exceptions tab on page 255. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. When you first connect to Secure Your Computer" on ... service. Disable file and print sharing. Disable file and print sharing before using public wireless networks, update your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Update your documentation. 166 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) If you use public wireless access frequently,...
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... software device that is to regulate the flow of traffic between computer networks of these programs will regularly check your computer for updates to the Internet. Windows Firewall Settings window appears. 180 Accessing the Internet Using Antivirus Programs Protect your antivirus program up a ... 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Windows Firewall. EXAMPLE: Typical examples of trust. You can update automatically when you are : • Internet, which is a zone with no trust • Internal networks, which has different levels ...
... software device that is to regulate the flow of traffic between computer networks of these programs will regularly check your computer for updates to the Internet. Windows Firewall Settings window appears. 180 Accessing the Internet Using Antivirus Programs Protect your antivirus program up a ... 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Windows Firewall. EXAMPLE: Typical examples of trust. You can update automatically when you are : • Internet, which is a zone with no trust • Internal networks, which has different levels ...
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... is compatible with Media Player, see the documentation that came with your media device to connect it to your computer in the future, Media Player updates the device. 208 Multimedia
... is compatible with Media Player, see the documentation that came with your media device to connect it to your computer in the future, Media Player updates the device. 208 Multimedia
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As a rule of Getting Computer Viruses • Install an antivirus program • Avoid opening suspicious e-mails or e-mail attachments • Update Windows on a regular basis • Use a firewall Security and Privacy 257 An unsecured network leaves your computer and the information it in Windows Help and ...
As a rule of Getting Computer Viruses • Install an antivirus program • Avoid opening suspicious e-mails or e-mail attachments • Update Windows on a regular basis • Use a firewall Security and Privacy 257 An unsecured network leaves your computer and the information it in Windows Help and ...
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...power button The power button light located on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Power Lights for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computer. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is turned on the ...or is plugged into both the power connector on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Dell Support Utility Use this support utility for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. Press a key ...
...power button The power button light located on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Power Lights for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computer. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is turned on the ...or is plugged into both the power connector on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Dell Support Utility Use this support utility for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. Press a key ...
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...ADAPTER. YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. Contact Dell for your computer (see the documentation for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER MANAGEMENT ... AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS TOO HIGH, OR OBSTRUCTING THE AIR FLOW FROM THE SYSTEM FAN VENTS. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S YS T E M I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - Windows Hardware ...
...ADAPTER. YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. Contact Dell for your computer (see the documentation for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER MANAGEMENT ... AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS TOO HIGH, OR OBSTRUCTING THE AIR FLOW FROM THE SYSTEM FAN VENTS. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S YS T E M I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - Windows Hardware ...
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...voltage selection switch is free and can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Some possible causes of software and hardware updates for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications. Troubleshooting 305 The service is set to the system board... if applicable. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Documentation for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - Multiple power strips connected to ...
...voltage selection switch is free and can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Some possible causes of software and hardware updates for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications. Troubleshooting 305 The service is set to the system board... if applicable. - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Documentation for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - Multiple power strips connected to ...
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... BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. The BIOS settings may need to be bootable. NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you want to boot and press... . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The computer boots to the selected device. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait...
... BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. The BIOS settings may need to be bootable. NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you want to boot and press... . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The computer boots to the selected device. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait...
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...specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to your desktop. System Setup 311 This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click ...Download window appears. 5 Click Save this program. The file downloads to your system. NOTE: It is recommended that may/may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu, select ...
...specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to your desktop. System Setup 311 This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click ...Download window appears. 5 Click Save this program. The file downloads to your system. NOTE: It is recommended that may/may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu, select ...
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The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
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... 77 You must use the service tag to identify your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the taskbar. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: find safety best practices ...information for your computer on your order status for new purchases find solutions and answers to common questions locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users See: the safety and regulatory documents that...
... 77 You must use the service tag to identify your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the taskbar. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: find safety best practices ...information for your computer on your order status for new purchases find solutions and answers to common questions locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users See: the safety and regulatory documents that...
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INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start →... Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Processor Type Intel® Core...
INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start →... Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ N7010 Processor Type Intel® Core...