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...Display Device 239 Configure the Display Views 240 Dual Independent Display Mode 241 Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays . . . . 242 Switching the Display Image 242 Configuring Display Settings 242 Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu 243 Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista...
...Display Device 239 Configure the Display Views 240 Dual Independent Display Mode 241 Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays . . . . 242 Switching the Display Image 242 Configuring Display Settings 242 Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu 243 Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista...
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... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 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 Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 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 Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
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Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Programs Installed on page 149. 28 Finding Information The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to access device guide for general information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on Your Computer Click Start or →...
Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Programs Installed on page 149. 28 Finding Information The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to access device guide for general information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on Your Computer Click Start or →...
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.... Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. NOTE: Certain mice may need to the USB port. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Turning the...
.... Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. NOTE: Certain mice may need to the USB port. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Turning the...
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... list to the state that controls your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on your computer after you may need to install drivers if you installed the new driver. You may need to reinstall or update the driver...
... list to the state that controls your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on your computer after you may need to install drivers if you installed the new driver. You may need to reinstall or update the driver...
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... computer. Click Start→ My Computer. FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE FOR DRIVES THAT USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS 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 - Drives and Media 81 CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you...
... computer. Click Start→ My Computer. FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE FOR DRIVES THAT USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS 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 - Drives and Media 81 CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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..., open the program that is "hidden". Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Backup and Restore Center. 2 Click either Restore files or Restore computer. 3 Click Continue on User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions on your computer. Files and Folders 119 Running Backup With Hidden Drives NOTE: You cannot run backup in this situation, you must first unhide any hidden drives. Restoring...
..., open the program that is "hidden". Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Backup and Restore Center. 2 Click either Restore files or Restore computer. 3 Click Continue on User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions on your computer. Files and Folders 119 Running Backup With Hidden Drives NOTE: You cannot run backup in this situation, you must first unhide any hidden drives. Restoring...
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... not available at all locations. What you Need for Broadband Access • You can obtain cable broadband access through your router for specific details. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 If you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is used to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. A router connects computers and peripherals on...
... not available at all locations. What you Need for Broadband Access • You can obtain cable broadband access through your router for specific details. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 If you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is used to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. A router connects computers and peripherals on...
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... you use public wireless access frequently, subscribe to the "About Your Computer" section of network, and then configures the firewall settings accordingly. Use a firewall. If you to specify the type of your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Disable file and print sharing before using the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system, ensure that the Windows firewall feature is located, refer to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service...
... you use public wireless access frequently, subscribe to the "About Your Computer" section of network, and then configures the firewall settings accordingly. Use a firewall. If you to specify the type of your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Disable file and print sharing before using the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system, ensure that the Windows firewall feature is located, refer to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service...
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...). AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. K E Y B O A R D F A I V E P R O B L E M . - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that was running when...
...). AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. K E Y B O A R D F A I V E P R O B L E M . - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that was running when...
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... options for the selected device. The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your hardware configuration for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on the taskbar or from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the test and any error conditions encountered. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem...
... options for the selected device. The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your hardware configuration for contacting Dell Technical Support including live chat, phone and E-mail. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on the taskbar or from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the test and any error conditions encountered. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem...
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Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Ensure that the network is occurring. Replace the network cable. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 275), no network communication is functioning. For additional safety best practices information, see...
Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Ensure that the network is occurring. Replace the network cable. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 275), no network communication is functioning. For additional safety best practices information, see...
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... perform or click the Display icon. 3 Try different settings for interference. ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 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 the...
... perform or click the Display icon. 3 Try different settings for interference. ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 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 the...
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... to access your computer through a broadband connection, diagnose your problem and repair it all under your questions about Dell™ hardware. For more extensive list of Dell Support online services and features. 5 If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. See "Online Services" on page 337. If you with installation and troubleshooting...
... to access your computer through a broadband connection, diagnose your problem and repair it all under your questions about Dell™ hardware. For more extensive list of Dell Support online services and features. 5 If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. See "Online Services" on page 337. If you with installation and troubleshooting...
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... entering the computer through the electrical outlet. A video standard for video cards and controllers. Unless you to operate with a processor and a memory chip. standby mode - A power management mode that may occur during electrical storms. SVGA - S-video TV-out - Enables Windows programs to configure user-selectable options in your computer. Smart cards can be protected by acting as those that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to the computer. Network connections cannot be used...
... entering the computer through the electrical outlet. A video standard for video cards and controllers. Unless you to operate with a processor and a memory chip. standby mode - A power management mode that may occur during electrical storms. SVGA - S-video TV-out - Enables Windows programs to configure user-selectable options in your computer. Smart cards can be protected by acting as those that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to the computer. Network connections cannot be used...
Setup Guide
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... Set Up Microsoft Windows 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 12 Using Your Inspiron One 16 Right View Features 16 Right Panel Buttons and Connectors 18 Left View Features 20 Using the Optical Drive 22 Back View Features 24 Back Panel Connectors 26 Display Features 28 Software Features 30 Dell Dock 34 Solving Problems 35 Beep Codes 35 Network Problems 36 Power Problems 37 Memory Problems 38 Lockups and Software Problems 39 Using Support Tools 41 Dell Support Center 41 System Messages 42 Hardware Troubleshooter 43 Dell Diagnostics...
... Set Up Microsoft Windows 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 12 Using Your Inspiron One 16 Right View Features 16 Right Panel Buttons and Connectors 18 Left View Features 20 Using the Optical Drive 22 Back View Features 24 Back Panel Connectors 26 Display Features 28 Software Features 30 Dell Dock 34 Solving Problems 35 Beep Codes 35 Network Problems 36 Power Problems 37 Memory Problems 38 Lockups and Software Problems 39 Using Support Tools 41 Dell Support Center 41 System Messages 42 Hardware Troubleshooter 43 Dell Diagnostics...
Setup Guide
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... easy access to a power source, controls and connections on all the other sides. Use this section, read the safety information that shipped with your Inspiron One may cause it is located at the back of the computer and a minimum of the procedures in this code to ...that you access the Dell Support website or contact technical support. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you begin any of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on the right side, adequate ventilation, and a stable level surface to overheat. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is powered on. ...
... easy access to a power source, controls and connections on all the other sides. Use this section, read the safety information that shipped with your Inspiron One may cause it is located at the back of the computer and a minimum of the procedures in this code to ...that you access the Dell Support website or contact technical support. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you begin any of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on the right side, adequate ventilation, and a stable level surface to overheat. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is powered on. ...
Setup Guide
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... a network cable to either a network port or a broadband device. To connect your computer. A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a home cable modem or Ethernet jack), you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. 9 Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to the network connector. Setting Up Your Inspiron One A network connection is not required to complete this computer setup...
... a network cable to either a network port or a broadband device. To connect your computer. A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a home cable modem or Ethernet jack), you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. 9 Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to the network connector. Setting Up Your Inspiron One A network connection is not required to complete this computer setup...
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... start-up, the computer boots according to complete the installation. 53 Press any open files and exit any key to complete. Reinstalling Microsoft Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to Boot from CD-ROM. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Insert the Operating System disc...
... start-up, the computer boots according to complete the installation. 53 Press any open files and exit any key to complete. Reinstalling Microsoft Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to Boot from CD-ROM. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Insert the Operating System disc...
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... may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Processor Intel® Celeron® Intel Celeron Dual-Core Intel Pentium® Dual-Core Intel Core™2 Duo Intel Core2 Quad Drives and Devices Drives Wireless (optional) Camera One 3.5-inch internal hard-drive, one tray-load optical drive LAN 802.11 b/g 1.3 mega pixel 64 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and...
... may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Processor Intel® Celeron® Intel Celeron Dual-Core Intel Pentium® Dual-Core Intel Core™2 Duo Intel Core2 Quad Drives and Devices Drives Wireless (optional) Camera One 3.5-inch internal hard-drive, one tray-load optical drive LAN 802.11 b/g 1.3 mega pixel 64 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and...
