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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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...computer's current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. 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... system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical...
...computer's current configuration, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. 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... system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical...
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You may need to install drivers if you may need to reinstall or update the driver. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect ... you installed the new driver. HINT: You must be logged in this section. Determining Whether a Device Driver is a program that existed before 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 media drive.
You may need to install drivers if you may need to reinstall or update the driver. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect ... you installed the new driver. HINT: You must be logged in this section. Determining Whether a Device Driver is a program that existed before 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 media drive.
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... H O O T E R - Drives and Media 81 E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - See the user documentation that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you previously copied the driver files. 8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name...dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update...
... H O O T E R - Drives and Media 81 E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - See the user documentation that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you previously copied the driver files. 8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name...dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update...
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... security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Adjust indexing options - Local Security Policy - change how menus and windows appear to manage and update system security for on your computer. Open Disk Cleanup - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to perform maintenance and improve performance on...
... security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Adjust indexing options - Local Security Policy - change how menus and windows appear to manage and update system security for on your computer. Open Disk Cleanup - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to perform maintenance and improve performance on...
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Set up data encryption on your network, and check for updates regularly. A firewall helps protect computers within the network, as in the case of your broadband Internet connection. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile ...change the administrator password periodically. The Windows Vista and Windows XP operating systems incorporate a firewall. To set up a firewall. Software companies regularly update their products to unique values using the router configuration software, and change the network name and administrator password to add security fixes. Some firewalls also...
Set up data encryption on your network, and check for updates regularly. A firewall helps protect computers within the network, as in the case of your broadband Internet connection. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile ...change the administrator password periodically. The Windows Vista and Windows XP operating systems incorporate a firewall. To set up a firewall. Software companies regularly update their products to unique values using the router configuration software, and change the network name and administrator password to add security fixes. Some firewalls also...
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.... When you first connect to a wireless network, your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. Even if you follow the preceding guidelines, do not access ...online banking or brokerage websites when using public wireless networks, update your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software...
.... When you first connect to a wireless network, your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. Even if you follow the preceding guidelines, do not access ...online banking or brokerage websites when using public wireless networks, update your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software...
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... the Internet. Regularly check for viruses and quarantine suspected programs and data. Using Antivirus Programs Protect your computer from the Dell Support web page located at support.dell.com. You can update automatically when you are discovered every day. Some antivirus programs can obtain antivirus programs from viruses by using antivirus programs. Two...
... the Internet. Regularly check for viruses and quarantine suspected programs and data. Using Antivirus Programs Protect your computer from the Dell Support web page located at support.dell.com. You can update automatically when you are discovered every day. Some antivirus programs can obtain antivirus programs from viruses by using antivirus programs. Two...
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.... Then, when you want to copy, Media Player automatically syncs your computer. Setting up the Laptop Media Device to Sync in the future, Media Player updates the device. 208 Multimedia Laptop Media Devices (MP3 Players) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting your laptop media device to your computer and...
.... Then, when you want to copy, Media Player automatically syncs your computer. Setting up the Laptop Media Device to Sync in the future, Media Player updates the device. 208 Multimedia Laptop Media Devices (MP3 Players) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting your laptop media device to your computer and...
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...; Help protect your computer Reducing the Risk 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...
...; Help protect your computer Reducing the Risk 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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... the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. power button The power button light located on the back of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to .... Troubleshooting 273 Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computing environment. Dell Support Utility Use this support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the procedures in standby mode. NOTE: On certain systems the power light ...
... the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. power button The power button light located on the back of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to .... Troubleshooting 273 Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computing environment. Dell Support Utility Use this support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the procedures in standby mode. NOTE: On certain systems the power light ...
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YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. 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 ...I N U E . - The AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. 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 FOR MULTI CORE PROCESSORS WILL BE DISABLED...
YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. 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 ...I N U E . - The AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. 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 FOR MULTI CORE PROCESSORS WILL BE DISABLED...
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... receive notifications. Too many devices on a power strip - The service is steady amber, a device may be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the system board (see the Documentation for your computer. • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall the ... be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Some possible causes of software and hardware updates for your computer. Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Multiple power strips connected to match the AC power at your computer...
... receive notifications. Too many devices on a power strip - The service is steady amber, a device may be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the system board (see the Documentation for your computer. • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall the ... be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Some possible causes of software and hardware updates for your computer. Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Multiple power strips connected to match the AC power at your computer...
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... Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). The computer boots to the selected device. To ensure that serves as an...
... Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). The computer boots to the selected device. To ensure that serves as an...
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.... 1 Turn on the computer, do not change the settings for more information. Some updates contain changes that impact only certain configurations, or provide new features that you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then...arrow to your system. NOTE: Unless you understand what effect the settings have on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to disk, and then click OK. System Setup 311 NOTE: It is recommended that...
.... 1 Turn on the computer, do not change the settings for more information. Some updates contain changes that impact only certain configurations, or provide new features that you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then...arrow to your system. NOTE: Unless you understand what effect the settings have on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to disk, and then click OK. System Setup 311 NOTE: It is recommended that...
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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. 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
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... your computer may void your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the Drivers and Utilities disc. See: your operating system. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your...
... your computer may void your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the Drivers and Utilities disc. See: your operating system. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your...
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... User License Agreement. locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to your Service Tag/Express Service Code- For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 45 find your computer or advanced technical...information that shipped with your computer. find drivers and downloads. review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. the Dell Support website at www.dell/regulatory_ compliance. the top of your order status for new purchases. find solutions and answers to contact technical ...
... User License Agreement. locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to your Service Tag/Express Service Code- For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 45 find your computer or advanced technical...information that shipped with your computer. find drivers and downloads. review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. the Dell Support website at www.dell/regulatory_ compliance. the top of your order status for new purchases. find solutions and answers to contact technical ...
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Processor Type L2 cache Intel® Celeron® 512 KB Intel Pentium® Dual-Core 1 MB Intel Core™2 Duo 2 MB/3 MB/4 MB/ 6 MB Intel Core2 Quad 6 MB/8 MB/12 MB 46 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Specifications Computer Model Studio 540 This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.
Processor Type L2 cache Intel® Celeron® 512 KB Intel Pentium® Dual-Core 1 MB Intel Core™2 Duo 2 MB/3 MB/4 MB/ 6 MB Intel Core2 Quad 6 MB/8 MB/12 MB 46 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Specifications Computer Model Studio 540 This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.