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... • Verify that the mouse cable is connected as needed . R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - See "Drivers" in your User's Guide. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (See "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as... or frayed and check cable connectors for your computer. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as shown on page 41. 54 Quick Reference Guide For more information about the type of...
... • Verify that the mouse cable is connected as needed . R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - See "Drivers" in your User's Guide. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (See "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as... or frayed and check cable connectors for your computer. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as shown on page 41. 54 Quick Reference Guide For more information about the type of...
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...Click Properties, and then click Ports. 4 Adjust the settings, as needed. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If the scanner is unlocked (if the scanner has a locking tab or button). R E I N S T .... Quick Reference Guide 57 Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for information on reinstalling the printer driver. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer. 2 If the printer is USB. For a USB printer, ensure that your scanner is ...
...Click Properties, and then click Ports. 4 Adjust the settings, as needed. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If the scanner is unlocked (if the scanner has a locking tab or button). R E I N S T .... Quick Reference Guide 57 Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for information on reinstalling the printer driver. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer. 2 If the printer is USB. For a USB printer, ensure that your scanner is ...
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...U S T T H E W I V E R - See "Drivers" in the lower-right corner of your User's Guide. 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 - Sound from the speakers is working by testing it with another device, such as ...L U M E C O N T R O L - Click or double-click the speaker icon in your screen. A D J U S T T H E W I O N - Ensure that the speakers are connected to the card. 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 N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T...
...U S T T H E W I V E R - See "Drivers" in the lower-right corner of your User's Guide. 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 - Sound from the speakers is working by testing it with another device, such as ...L U M E C O N T R O L - Click or double-click the speaker icon in your screen. A D J U S T T H E W I O N - Ensure that the speakers are connected to the card. 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 N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T...
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...Information Guide, 6 screen. See monitor Service Tag, 7 software conflicts, 41 problems, 52-53 sound connectors line-in, 20 line-out, 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 43 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 42 support website, 8 T transferring information to read , 60 ...printer, 56 program crashes, 52 program stops responding, 52 scanner, 57 screen hard to a new computer, 25 troubleshooting conflicts, 41 Dell Diagnostics, 41 diagnostic lights, 33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 9 R regulatory information, 6 ResourceCD...
...Information Guide, 6 screen. See monitor Service Tag, 7 software conflicts, 41 problems, 52-53 sound connectors line-in, 20 line-out, 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 43 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 42 support website, 8 T transferring information to read , 60 ...printer, 56 program crashes, 52 program stops responding, 52 scanner, 57 screen hard to a new computer, 25 troubleshooting conflicts, 41 Dell Diagnostics, 41 diagnostic lights, 33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 9 R regulatory information, 6 ResourceCD...
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...turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as needed . See "Drivers" in your computer. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are using ... "Memory" in your User's Guide. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (See "Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for bent or broken pins.... Guide CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that the mouse cable is connected as needed . Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as shown on page 41). See "Hardware Troubleshooter" on the computer. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R -...
...turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as needed . See "Drivers" in your computer. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are using ... "Memory" in your User's Guide. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (See "Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for bent or broken pins.... Guide CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that the mouse cable is connected as needed . Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as shown on page 41). See "Hardware Troubleshooter" on the computer. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R -...
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... AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If the scanner is LPT1 (Printer Port). Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before...USB printer, ensure that the Print to the scanner and the computer. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer. 2 If the printer is USB. See the printer documentation for your scanner is unlocked (if the scanner has a locking ...
... AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If the scanner is LPT1 (Printer Port). Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before...USB printer, ensure that the Print to the scanner and the computer. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer. 2 If the printer is USB. See the printer documentation for your scanner is unlocked (if the scanner has a locking ...
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... Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you purchased a sound card, ensure that the speakers are connected to the card. Ensure that the electrical outlet is not muted. Ensure that the speakers are connected as a lamp. See "Drivers" in the lower-right corner of your speakers have volume controls, adjust ...the volume, bass, or treble to check for interference. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is working by testing it with another device,...
... Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you purchased a sound card, ensure that the speakers are connected to the card. Ensure that the electrical outlet is not muted. Ensure that the speakers are connected as a lamp. See "Drivers" in the lower-right corner of your speakers have volume controls, adjust ...the volume, bass, or treble to check for interference. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is working by testing it with another device,...
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See UPS, 28 UPS, 28 64 Index See monitor Service Tag, 7 software conflicts, 41 problems, 52-53 sound connectors line-in, 20 line-out, 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 43 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 42 support website, 8 T transferring information to read, 60 screen is blank...
See UPS, 28 UPS, 28 64 Index See monitor Service Tag, 7 software conflicts, 41 problems, 52-53 sound connectors line-in, 20 line-out, 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 43 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 42 support website, 8 T transferring information to read, 60 screen is blank...
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..., and then press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the computer. See "Drivers" in the Product Information Guide. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 ...COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to the computer, then try using is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for your User's Guide. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41. 54 Quick Reference Guide
..., and then press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the computer. See "Drivers" in the Product Information Guide. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 ...COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to the computer, then try using is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for your User's Guide. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41. 54 Quick Reference Guide
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...C 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 information on reinstalling the printer driver. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for information on cable connections. • Ensure that... in the Product Information Guide. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If the scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. R E I...
...C 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 information on reinstalling the printer driver. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for information on cable connections. • Ensure that... in the Product Information Guide. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If the scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. R E I...
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... Information Guide. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Sound from the speakers is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "About Your Computer" on page 41. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E 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 ... in the lower-right corner of your screen. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I V E R - If your User's Guide. See "Drivers" in MP3 and other media players may override the Windows volume setting. No...
... Information Guide. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Sound from the speakers is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "About Your Computer" on page 41. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E 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 ... in the lower-right corner of your screen. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I V E R - If your User's Guide. See "Drivers" in MP3 and other media players may override the Windows volume setting. No...
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...Index See monitor Service Tag, 7 software conflicts, 41 problems, 52-53 sound connectors line-in, 20 line-out, 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 43 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 42 support website, 8 T transferring information to...conditions, 55 printer, 56 program crashes, 52 program stops responding, 52 scanner, 57 screen hard to a new computer, 25 troubleshooting conflicts, 41 Dell Diagnostics, 41 diagnostic lights, 33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 9 S S.M.A.R.T, 40 safety instructions, 6 scanner problems, 57 U ...
...Index See monitor Service Tag, 7 software conflicts, 41 problems, 52-53 sound connectors line-in, 20 line-out, 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 43 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 42 support website, 8 T transferring information to...conditions, 55 printer, 56 program crashes, 52 program stops responding, 52 scanner, 57 screen hard to a new computer, 25 troubleshooting conflicts, 41 Dell Diagnostics, 41 diagnostic lights, 33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 9 S S.M.A.R.T, 40 safety instructions, 6 scanner problems, 57 U ...
User's Guide
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...sound from headphones 126 Video and Monitor Problems 126 The screen is blank 127 The screen is difficult to read 127 3D image quality is poor 129 Only part of the screen is readable 129 12 Reinstalling Software 131 Drivers 131 What Is a Driver 131 Identifying Drivers 131 Reinstalling Drivers... and Utilities 132 Restoring Your Operating System 136 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 136 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 138 Using ...
...sound from headphones 126 Video and Monitor Problems 126 The screen is blank 127 The screen is difficult to read 127 3D image quality is poor 129 Only part of the screen is readable 129 12 Reinstalling Software 131 Drivers 131 What Is a Driver 131 Identifying Drivers 131 Reinstalling Drivers... and Utilities 132 Restoring Your Operating System 136 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 136 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 138 Using ...
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... - CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I G H T O N T H E F R O N T O F T H E C O M P U T E R - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - See "Drivers" on the computer. See "Hardware Troubleshooter" on the setup diagram for your computer. •...
... - CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I G H T O N T H E F R O N T O F T H E C O M P U T E R - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - See "Drivers" on the computer. See "Hardware Troubleshooter" on the setup diagram for your computer. •...
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...LPT1 (Printer Port). See the printer documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. 124 Troubleshooting VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - For a ... that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as needed. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer. 2 If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties→ Ports. R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I O N - C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I V E R - TE S T T H...
...LPT1 (Printer Port). See the printer documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. 124 Troubleshooting VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - For a ... that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as needed. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer. 2 If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties→ Ports. R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I O N - C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I V E R - TE S T T H...
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... O N N E C T O R - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. 126 Troubleshooting A D J U S T T H E W I N T E R F E R E N C E - 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 - See "Drivers" on page 107. E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you purchased a sound card, ensure that the speakers are connected to eliminate distortion. Ensure that the speakers are connected as a lamp. Ensure that the volume...
... O N N E C T O R - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. 126 Troubleshooting A D J U S T T H E W I N T E R F E R E N C E - 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 - See "Drivers" on page 107. E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you purchased a sound card, ensure that the speakers are connected to eliminate distortion. Ensure that the speakers are connected as a lamp. Ensure that the volume...
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If you removed a sound card, enter System Setup (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 81), select Integrated Audio, and then change the setting to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11 Uninstall the driver for the removed card. 1 2 1 card retention door 2 release tab 9 Replace the computer cover, (see "Entering System Setup...
If you removed a sound card, enter System Setup (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 81), select Integrated Audio, and then change the setting to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11 Uninstall the driver for the removed card. 1 2 1 card retention door 2 release tab 9 Replace the computer cover, (see "Entering System Setup...
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... - The smallest unit of bootable media. boot sequence - A CD, DVD, or floppy disk that you can be erased or written over (rewritten). 274 Glossary Your Drivers and Utilities disc is usually equal to automatically recognize each other. bits per second - A measurement of a CD. bus speed - The speed, given in your computer... as 7.1 channels of a CD. CD recordable - Once recorded, the data cannot be recorded only once onto a CD-R. CD-RW - A rewritable version of native, uncompressed surround sound.
... - The smallest unit of bootable media. boot sequence - A CD, DVD, or floppy disk that you can be erased or written over (rewritten). 274 Glossary Your Drivers and Utilities disc is usually equal to automatically recognize each other. bits per second - A measurement of a CD. bus speed - The speed, given in your computer... as 7.1 channels of a CD. CD recordable - Once recorded, the data cannot be recorded only once onto a CD-R. CD-RW - A rewritable version of native, uncompressed surround sound.