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... Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) 139 Power Problems 140 Printer Problems 141 Scanner Problems 142 Sound and Speaker Problems 143 No sound from integrated speakers 143 No sound from external speakers 143 No sound from headphones 144 Remote Control Problems 144 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 145 Video and Display Problems 146...
... Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) 139 Power Problems 140 Printer Problems 141 Scanner Problems 142 Sound and Speaker Problems 143 No sound from integrated speakers 143 No sound from external speakers 143 No sound from headphones 144 Remote Control Problems 144 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 145 Video and Display Problems 146...
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... track. Digital directional microphones for video capture, conferencing, and chat. M E D I S P L A Y - About Your Computer 25 Built-in -1 memory card reader 14 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 16 power button C A M E R A I N D I C R O P H O N E S - D I G I T A L M I C A T O R - C A M E R A - Mute the sound. Stop. Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your display, see "Using the Display" on page 47. Turn...
... track. Digital directional microphones for video capture, conferencing, and chat. M E D I S P L A Y - About Your Computer 25 Built-in -1 memory card reader 14 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 16 power button C A M E R A I N D I C R O P H O N E S - D I G I T A L M I C A T O R - C A M E R A - Mute the sound. Stop. Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your display, see "Using the Display" on page 47. Turn...
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... keys for functions such as the character repeat rate: 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to a network). Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter. Windows logo key and... Opens the Run dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help.
... keys for functions such as the character repeat rate: 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to a network). Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter. Windows logo key and... Opens the Run dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help.
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... use the Mouse Properties window to save the settings and close the window. Windows Vista 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. 4 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to...
... use the Mouse Properties window to save the settings and close the window. Windows Vista 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. 4 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to...
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... Power Options Properties Windows XP Click the Start button, point to exit hibernate mode. Windows Vista • Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Power Options, and then select a power plan in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Hibernate. To exit hibernate mode...
... Power Options Properties Windows XP Click the Start button, point to exit hibernate mode. Windows Vista • Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Power Options, and then select a power plan in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Hibernate. To exit hibernate mode...
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... OTHER PROGRAMS - Hard drive problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. C H A N G E T H E W R I T O N - The drive makes an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running. • Ensure that the computer is shut down. 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert one...
... OTHER PROGRAMS - Hard drive problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. C H A N G E T H E W R I T O N - The drive makes an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running. • Ensure that the computer is shut down. 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert one...
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.... 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to verify that includes anti-spyware protection 126 Troubleshooting Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click the COM port for your modem→ Properties → Diagnostics→ Query Modem to identify and resolve...
.... 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to verify that includes anti-spyware protection 126 Troubleshooting Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click the COM port for your modem→ Properties → Diagnostics→ Query Modem to identify and resolve...
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... for instructions. For a 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 listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. 142 Troubleshooting VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Ensure that the...
... for instructions. For a 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 listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. 142 Troubleshooting VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Ensure that the...
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... the volume, bass, or treble controls to disable (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. Press to eliminate distortion. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - If your screen. Windows Vista: 1...A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 149. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 198 as you begin any of your ...
... the volume, bass, or treble controls to disable (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. Press to eliminate distortion. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - If your screen. Windows Vista: 1...A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 149. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 198 as you begin any of your ...
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... 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 R O L - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - A D J U S T T H E W I O N - R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Ensure that the volume is not muted. Check that the sound is turned up . REMOTE CONTROL IS STUCK IN THE SLOT Check that you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent ... closer to the receiver. NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen. Contact Dell Technical Support for interference.
... 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 R O L - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - A D J U S T T H E W I O N - R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Ensure that the volume is not muted. Check that the sound is turned up . REMOTE CONTROL IS STUCK IN THE SLOT Check that you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent ... closer to the receiver. NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen. Contact Dell Technical Support for interference.
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... affects pointer movement) and the operation of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - Windows XP...: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings, as needed . Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings, as needed . If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it for the pointing device option (the computer automatically recognizes...
... affects pointer movement) and the operation of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - Windows XP...: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings, as needed . Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings, as needed . If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it for the pointing device option (the computer automatically recognizes...
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... on page 115, then contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on page 199). Each device has its own set of the display is a program that controls a device such as needed. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings.... 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. If an error message appears, see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor...
... on page 115, then contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on page 199). Each device has its own set of the display is a program that controls a device such as needed. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings.... 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. If an error message appears, see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor...
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... have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. bus - The basic data unit used by your hard drive is the boiling point of native, uncompressed surround sound. Celsius - The smallest unit of heat output. Blu-ray Disk RE (BD-RE) - bootable disk - The speed, given in your computer. boot sequence - byte - Blu...
... have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. bus - The basic data unit used by your hard drive is the boiling point of native, uncompressed surround sound. Celsius - The smallest unit of heat output. Blu-ray Disk RE (BD-RE) - bootable disk - The speed, given in your computer. boot sequence - byte - Blu...
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... of your display. EPP - Modems and network adapters are common types of memory. DVD-R - error checking and correction - expansion card - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. expansion slot - A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. electrostatic discharge - enhanced integrated device electronics - A connector on the system board in...
... of your display. EPP - Modems and network adapters are common types of memory. DVD-R - error checking and correction - expansion card - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. expansion slot - A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. electrostatic discharge - enhanced integrated device electronics - A connector on the system board in...
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See sound B battery charge gauge, 57 charging, 61 checking the charge, 56 performance, 55 power meter Windows Vista, 58 Windows XP, 58 removing, 61 replacing coin-cell ...
See sound B battery charge gauge, 57 charging, 61 checking the charge, 56 performance, 55 power meter Windows Vista, 58 Windows XP, 58 removing, 61 replacing coin-cell ...
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...blue screen, 136 CD drive, 123 CD-RW drive, 124 computer crashes, 135-136 computer does not start up, 135 computer stops responding, 135 Dell Diagnostics, 115 Dell MediaDirect, 136 drives, 123 DVD drive, 123 error messages, 127 hard drive, 124 IEEE 1394 connector, 133 keyboard, 133 lockups, 135 network, 138... to previous operating state, 158 restore operating system to previous state, 153, 158 scanner, 142 slow computer performance, 126, 137 software, 135, 137 sound and speakers, 143 speakers, 143 spyware, 126, 137 Product Information Guide, 16 Q QuickSet, 74-75, 189 QuickSet Help, 20 R RAM.
...blue screen, 136 CD drive, 123 CD-RW drive, 124 computer crashes, 135-136 computer does not start up, 135 computer stops responding, 135 Dell Diagnostics, 115 Dell MediaDirect, 136 drives, 123 DVD drive, 123 error messages, 127 hard drive, 124 IEEE 1394 connector, 133 keyboard, 133 lockups, 135 network, 138... to previous operating state, 158 restore operating system to previous state, 153, 158 scanner, 142 slow computer performance, 126, 137 software, 135, 137 sound and speakers, 143 speakers, 143 spyware, 126, 137 Product Information Guide, 16 Q QuickSet, 74-75, 189 QuickSet Help, 20 R RAM.
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..., 135, 137 software and hardware incompatibilities, 152 sound problems, 143 volume, 143 speakers problems, 143 volume, 143 specifications, 201 spyware, 126, 137 standby mode about, 59 stolen computer, 112 Subscriber Identity Module, 178 support contacting Dell, 199 support website, 18 S-video TV-out... 32 System Restore, 153, 158 system setup program commonly used options, 212 screens, 212 viewing, 212 T taskbar Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, 139 Dell Support Utility, 19 QuickSet icon, 189 Safely Remove Hardware, 132 wireless activity indicator, 105 telephone numbers, 199 toolbars adjusting...
..., 135, 137 software and hardware incompatibilities, 152 sound problems, 143 volume, 143 speakers problems, 143 volume, 143 specifications, 201 spyware, 126, 137 standby mode about, 59 stolen computer, 112 Subscriber Identity Module, 178 support contacting Dell, 199 support website, 18 S-video TV-out... 32 System Restore, 153, 158 system setup program commonly used options, 212 screens, 212 viewing, 212 T taskbar Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, 139 Dell Support Utility, 19 QuickSet icon, 189 Safely Remove Hardware, 132 wireless activity indicator, 105 telephone numbers, 199 toolbars adjusting...