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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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...: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use...
...: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use...
Dell Technology Guide
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... the mouse is connected to the USB port. NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working...
... the mouse is connected to the USB port. NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working...
Dell Technology Guide
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... update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to reinstall or update the driver. 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 operating system. • Connect or install a new device. You may need...
... update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to reinstall or update the driver. 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 operating system. • Connect or install a new device. You may need...
Dell Technology Guide
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... computer. See the user documentation that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - Click Start→ My Computer. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR...
... computer. See the user documentation that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - Click Start→ My Computer. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR...
Dell Technology Guide
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... the Restore Files wizard. 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 backed-up files and folders. 5 Select whether to hide the drive and make the drive visible. Files and Folders 119 To run backup for a drive that you used to replace...
... the Restore Files wizard. 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 backed-up files and folders. 5 Select whether to hide the drive and make the drive visible. Files and Folders 119 To run backup for a drive that you used to replace...
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... multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to provide the broadband service; DSL broadband access is used to share Internet access provided by the broadband modem. For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to your router for a monthly equipment fee added to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - If you Need for setting up access...
... multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to provide the broadband service; DSL broadband access is used to share Internet access provided by the broadband modem. For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to your router for a monthly equipment fee added to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - If you Need for setting up access...
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... using a public Wi-Fi network connection: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Double 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. To find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Subscribe to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service or secure hotspot wireless service. Update...
... using a public Wi-Fi network connection: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Double 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. To find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Subscribe to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service or secure hotspot wireless service. Update...
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... U R E - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for assistance). HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. ERROR 8602 - G A T E A 2 0 F A I L U R E - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. NOTICE - Contact Dell (see "System Setup" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup...
... U R E - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for assistance). HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. ERROR 8602 - G A T E A 2 0 F A I L U R E - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. NOTICE - Contact Dell (see "System Setup" on the system board might be enabled or disabled in BIOS setup...
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... T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Replace the network cable. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Installing Drivers for Laptop Computers" on page 275), no network communication is firmly inserted into the network connector on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your network settings are...
... T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Replace the network cable. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Installing Drivers for Laptop Computers" on page 275), no network communication is firmly inserted into the network connector on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your network settings are...
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... 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 positioned at least 60 centimeters (2 feet) away from the monitor. If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for Color quality and Screen resolution. Ensure that the subwoofer is poor Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance...
... 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 positioned at least 60 centimeters (2 feet) away from the monitor. If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for Color quality and Screen resolution. Ensure that the subwoofer is poor Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance...
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... instructions on using Dell Support, see "Before You Call" on availability. Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is a simple online access tool that the support staff can assist you do not have not resolved the problem, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. Our support staff uses special diagnostic utilities to the proper support personnel. For more extensive list of the following services are not always available in all locations outside...
... instructions on using Dell Support, see "Before You Call" on availability. Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is a simple online access tool that the support staff can assist you do not have not resolved the problem, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. Our support staff uses special diagnostic utilities to the proper support personnel. For more extensive list of the following services are not always available in all locations outside...
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... the network cable from the network connector during an electrical storm, from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. A connector used to save energy. SXGA - super-extended graphics array - S/PDIF - Strike Zone™ - Network connections cannot be used to attach a TV or digital audio device to operate with a processor and a memory chip. super-video graphics array - Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. The number of video memory installed in...
... the network cable from the network connector during an electrical storm, from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. A connector used to save energy. SXGA - super-extended graphics array - S/PDIF - Strike Zone™ - Network connections cannot be used to attach a TV or digital audio device to operate with a processor and a memory chip. super-video graphics array - Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. The number of video memory installed in...
Setup Guide
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... Keyboard and Mouse 10 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 11 Connect the Power Cable 12 Press the Power Button 12 Set Up Microsoft Windows 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 13 Using Your Studio XPS Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Top View Features 18 Back View Features 20 Back Panel Connectors 22 Software Features 24 Dell Dock 26 Solving Problems 29 Beep Codes 29 Network Problems 30 Power Problems 31 Memory Problems 32 Lockups and Software Problems 34 Using Support Tools 36 Dell Support Center 36 System Messages 37 Hardware Troubleshooter...
... Keyboard and Mouse 10 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 11 Connect the Power Cable 12 Press the Power Button 12 Set Up Microsoft Windows 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 13 Using Your Studio XPS Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Top View Features 18 Back View Features 20 Back Panel Connectors 22 Software Features 24 Dell Dock 26 Solving Problems 29 Beep Codes 29 Network Problems 30 Power Problems 31 Memory Problems 32 Lockups and Software Problems 34 Using Support Tools 36 Dell Support Center 36 System Messages 37 Hardware Troubleshooter...
Setup Guide
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... Ethernet cable to connect to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of your computer setup, but if you can connect it now. Connect the Network Cable (Optional) A network connection is not required to complete your computer. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop 11 A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. To connect your computer to the network connector...
... Ethernet cable to connect to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of your computer setup, but if you can connect it now. Connect the Network Cable (Optional) A network connection is not required to complete your computer. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop 11 A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. To connect your computer to the network connector...
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... "Basic Specifications" on page 60. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Service Manual on page 39). Your computer supports DDR3 memory. If you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals) to ensure that you experience other memory problems - • Ensure that your computer is compatible with the memory. 33 For more information about the type of memory supported by...
... "Basic Specifications" on page 60. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Service Manual on page 39). Your computer supports DDR3 memory. If you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals) to ensure that you experience other memory problems - • Ensure that your computer is compatible with the memory. 33 For more information about the type of memory supported by...
Setup Guide
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... or error, it may display a System Message that was running when the message appeared. Battery needs replacement. See the Service Manual on page 57 for assistance. Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD POST. Keyboard failure - For help you identify the cause and action needed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. Using Support Tools CMOS checksum error - CPU fan needs replacement. The...
... or error, it may display a System Message that was running when the message appeared. Battery needs replacement. See the Service Manual on page 57 for assistance. Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD POST. Keyboard failure - For help you identify the cause and action needed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. Using Support Tools CMOS checksum error - CPU fan needs replacement. The...
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... open files and exit any key to Boot from CD-ROM. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. When the DELL...
... open files and exit any key to Boot from CD-ROM. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. When the DELL...
Setup Guide
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... If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files learn more about your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part 58 See: the Operating System disc the back...
... If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files learn more about your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part 58 See: the Operating System disc the back...
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... for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive or Blu-ray Disc™ combo or Blu-ray Disc RW drive one 3.5 inch bay for a Flexdock or a Bluetooth® module Internally accessible two 3.5-inch bays for , and upgrading your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives Basic Specifications Computer Model Studio XPS™ 8000 This...
... for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive or Blu-ray Disc™ combo or Blu-ray Disc RW drive one 3.5 inch bay for a Flexdock or a Bluetooth® module Internally accessible two 3.5-inch bays for , and upgrading your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives Basic Specifications Computer Model Studio XPS™ 8000 This...