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Dell MediaDirect problems 134 Other software problems 135 Memory Problems 136 Network Problems 136 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 137 Power Problems 137 Printer Problems 139 Scanner Problems 140 Sound and Speaker Problems 141 No sound from ...integrated speakers 141 No sound from external speakers 141 No sound from headphones 142 Remote Control Problems 142...
Dell MediaDirect problems 134 Other software problems 135 Memory Problems 136 Network Problems 136 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 137 Power Problems 137 Printer Problems 139 Scanner Problems 140 Sound and Speaker Problems 141 No sound from ...integrated speakers 141 No sound from external speakers 141 No sound from headphones 142 Remote Control Problems 142...
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... box, click the arrow icon, and then click the topic that describes your problem. 3 Follow the instructions on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Microsoft Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and Support. 2 ... the magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on page 193. 18 Finding Information Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Windows notification area. For more information on...
... box, click the arrow icon, and then click the topic that describes your problem. 3 Follow the instructions on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Microsoft Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and Support. 2 ... the magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on page 193. 18 Finding Information Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Windows notification area. For more information on...
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... "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on when the computer gets hot. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Do not store your computer in the system setup program (BIOS) to control WiFi network connections. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects... into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. The computer turns the fan on page 107). 4 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network • Flashing green: Searching for networks Locator ...
... "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on when the computer gets hot. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Do not store your computer in the system setup program (BIOS) to control WiFi network connections. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects... into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. The computer turns the fan on page 107). 4 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network • Flashing green: Searching for networks Locator ...
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...one . 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the operating system that your ISP information ready. Setting Up Your Computer 39 For instructions, see the following section...; E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can help you transfer files and other data from an old computer to complete the setup. If you do not...
...one . 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the operating system that your ISP information ready. Setting Up Your Computer 39 For instructions, see the following section...; E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can help you transfer files and other data from an old computer to complete the setup. If you do not...
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... you want to a new computer, you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click New Computer→ Next. 4 On the Do you must access the Network Connections utility from the Control Panel and perform additional configuration steps, such as setting up a direct cable connection between two computers, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled...
... you want to a new computer, you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click New Computer→ Next. 4 On the Do you must access the Network Connections utility from the Control Panel and perform additional configuration steps, such as setting up a direct cable connection between two computers, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled...
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...logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to allow you would use of your finger to a network). This key combination functions as the character repeat rate: 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click... Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad ...
...logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to allow you would use of your finger to a network). This key combination functions as the character repeat rate: 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click... Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad ...
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...connect to a wireless network in Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Network Connections. 2 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click View Available Wireless Networks. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility ... more information, the Windows XP operating system is installed in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. When you turn on page 99 for connecting your wireless...
...connect to a wireless network in Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Network Connections. 2 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and then click View Available Wireless Networks. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility ... more information, the Windows XP operating system is installed in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. When you turn on page 99 for connecting your wireless...
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...in your vicinity. To scan for use Dell QuickSet to enable and configure the switch to control WiFi network connections. Setting Up and Using Networks 107 Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator is disabled and not configured for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch ..."wireless switch" on the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to enable the feature through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program) to control WiFi network connections. Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator NOTE: The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is...
...in your vicinity. To scan for use Dell QuickSet to enable and configure the switch to control WiFi network connections. Setting Up and Using Networks 107 Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator is disabled and not configured for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless switch ..."wireless switch" on the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to enable the feature through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program) to control WiFi network connections. Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator NOTE: The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is...
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... JACK USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE • Verify that you hear a click when you are using a line that is connected to a digital telephone network. 3 Click Properties→Tools→ Check Now. The modem does not operate while it to a telephone, then listen for a dial tone. .... E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you have other telephone devices sharing the line, such as needed. The User Account Control window may appear. If you cannot open your administrator to an analog telephone jack only. NOTE: Connect the modem to continue the desired action...
... JACK USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE • Verify that you hear a click when you are using a line that is connected to a digital telephone network. 3 Click Properties→Tools→ Check Now. The modem does not operate while it to a telephone, then listen for a dial tone. .... E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you have other telephone devices sharing the line, such as needed. The User Account Control window may appear. If you cannot open your administrator to an analog telephone jack only. NOTE: Connect the modem to continue the desired action...
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... Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Product Information Guide. Insert a disk into the connector. The battery is properly inserted into the drive and try again. If the card supports this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on page 137...
... Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Product Information Guide. Insert a disk into the connector. The battery is properly inserted into the drive and try again. If the card supports this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on page 137...
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Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394 Consumer IR Mini-Card Modem Network adapter S-video TV-out USB Video Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector 4-pin serial connector sensor compatible with Philips RC6 (receive only) three Type IIIA Mini-Card slots RJ-...
Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394 Consumer IR Mini-Card Modem Network adapter S-video TV-out USB Video Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector 4-pin serial connector sensor compatible with Philips RC6 (receive only) three Type IIIA Mini-Card slots RJ-...
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...domain - An Intel® technology in -line memory module - A circuit board with common rules and procedures for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. Disk striping can be erased or written over multiple disk drives. A consortium of hardware and software ...Software that is different from disk storage. DIMM - DMTF - Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is typically used to control a device such as extended display mode. dynamic random-access memory - A recordable version of a DVD. dual-core - DVD rewritable -...
...domain - An Intel® technology in -line memory module - A circuit board with common rules and procedures for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. Disk striping can be erased or written over multiple disk drives. A consortium of hardware and software ...Software that is different from disk storage. DIMM - DMTF - Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is typically used to control a device such as extended display mode. dynamic random-access memory - A recordable version of a DVD. dual-core - DVD rewritable -...
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...physical storage area on it may include a network adapter on its external power source. ms - A measure of a second. notification area - nanosecond - NVRAM - An I/O port often used for providing quick access to as the clock, volume control, and print status. A chip that you ...can contain multiple logical drives. 234 Glossary See network adapter. ns - NVRAM is assigned to as a NIC (network interface controller). partition - modem - A device that stores data ...
...physical storage area on it may include a network adapter on its external power source. ms - A measure of a second. notification area - nanosecond - NVRAM - An I/O port often used for providing quick access to as the clock, volume control, and print status. A chip that you ...can contain multiple logical drives. 234 Glossary See network adapter. ns - NVRAM is assigned to as a NIC (network interface controller). partition - modem - A device that stores data ...
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...a portable computer to 1280 x 1024. SXGA - A video standard for this program. Unless you to operate with security software enhances network and computer security by surge protectors. Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. S-video TV-out - Enables ...the computer, do not usually provide word wrap or formatting functionality (the option to underline, change the settings for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to the computer. TPM - super-video graphics array - telephony application programming interface - text editor - super...
...a portable computer to 1280 x 1024. SXGA - A video standard for this program. Unless you to operate with security software enhances network and computer security by surge protectors. Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. S-video TV-out - Enables ...the computer, do not usually provide word wrap or formatting functionality (the option to underline, change the settings for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to the computer. TPM - super-video graphics array - telephony application programming interface - text editor - super...
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...USB - UXGA - V video controller - Memory that a program can be defined as x columns by z colors. A mode that describes how text and graphics are plugged directly in most telephone networks and some computer networks. Glossary 239 UPS - A backup... power source used in to a 4-pin socket on your computer. UPS systems typically provide surge suppression and may also provide voltage regulation. ultra extended graphics array - video memory - video mode - A hardware interface for video cards and controllers...
...USB - UXGA - V video controller - Memory that a program can be defined as x columns by z colors. A mode that describes how text and graphics are plugged directly in most telephone networks and some computer networks. Glossary 239 UPS - A backup... power source used in to a 4-pin socket on your computer. UPS systems typically provide surge suppression and may also provide voltage regulation. ultra extended graphics array - video memory - video mode - A hardware interface for video cards and controllers...
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...or destroyed. The measurement of power for 1 hour or 33 W for 2 hours. A series of 1 ampere flows through the Windows Control Panel. Files or media that communicate with each other over the air waves using cellular technology and covering a much larger geographic area than... WLAN. wireless personal area network. A computer network used to find the operating system. A video standard for communication among computer devices (including telephones and personal digital assistants) ...
...or destroyed. The measurement of power for 1 hour or 33 W for 2 hours. A series of 1 ampere flows through the Windows Control Panel. Files or media that communicate with each other over the air waves using cellular technology and covering a much larger geographic area than... WLAN. wireless personal area network. A computer network used to find the operating system. A video standard for communication among computer devices (including telephones and personal digital assistants) ...
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...54 keyboard status lights description, 26 keypad numeric, 53 L labels Microsoft Windows, 16 Service Tag, 16 lost computer, 110 M media playing, 67 media control buttons Dell MediaDirect button, 74 description, 25 246 Index memory DIMM A, 173 DIMM B, 175 installing, 172 removing, 172, 175 memory card, 95 blanks, 96 ...95 memory module cover description, 35 messages error, 125 Mini-Card installing, 179 WLAN, 179 WPAN, 179 WWAN, 179 Mobile Broadband network connections, 104 See also wireless switch Mobile Broadband (WWAN) problems, 136 modem connector description, 32 monitor. See display
...54 keyboard status lights description, 26 keypad numeric, 53 L labels Microsoft Windows, 16 Service Tag, 16 lost computer, 110 M media playing, 67 media control buttons Dell MediaDirect button, 74 description, 25 246 Index memory DIMM A, 173 DIMM B, 175 installing, 172 removing, 172, 175 memory card, 95 blanks, 96 ...95 memory module cover description, 35 messages error, 125 Mini-Card installing, 179 WLAN, 179 WPAN, 179 WWAN, 179 Mobile Broadband network connections, 104 See also wireless switch Mobile Broadband (WWAN) problems, 136 modem connector description, 32 monitor. See display