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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 ... from integrated speakers 141 No sound from external speakers 141 No sound from headphones 142 Remote Control Problems 142 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 142 Video and Display Problems 143 If the display is blank 143 If the display is difficult to read 144 If only part of the display is...
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 ... from integrated speakers 141 No sound from external speakers 141 No sound from headphones 142 Remote Control Problems 142 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 142 Video and Display Problems 143 If the display is blank 143 If the display is difficult to read 144 If only part of the display is...
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..., the computer enters pan mode. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you want to change, or under Resolution, slide the slide bar to the left , and right. 48 Using... resolution. 4 Click How do I get the best display? In pan mode, the entire video image cannot be displayed at one time, and the taskbar that usually appears at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be visible.
..., the computer enters pan mode. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you want to change, or under Resolution, slide the slide bar to the left , and right. 48 Using... resolution. 4 Click How do I get the best display? In pan mode, the entire video image cannot be displayed at one time, and the taskbar that usually appears at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be visible.
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...Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by your Dell-installed operating system. 50 Using the Display As you change any of the display settings, make a ... if needed. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. In contrast... or text may be installed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the computer display.
...Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by your Dell-installed operating system. 50 Using the Display As you change any of the display settings, make a ... if needed. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. In contrast... or text may be installed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the computer display.
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...performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. Licensed music and video files have a lock icon next to use a video enhancement technology that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to the Internet, your computer meets the ... anti-spyware protection Troubleshooting 135 Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access...
...performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. Licensed music and video files have a lock icon next to use a video enhancement technology that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to the Internet, your computer meets the ... anti-spyware protection Troubleshooting 135 Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access...
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...the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 113. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it . RE I N S... the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. TES T THE MO USE CON T R OLL ER - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146. Verify that you attach an external monitor to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it... Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any setting adjustments). C H E C...
...the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 113. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it . RE I N S... the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. TES T THE MO USE CON T R OLL ER - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146. Verify that you attach an external monitor to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it... Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any setting adjustments). C H E C...
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...program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with any other programs that use the device. A driver is needed. Each device has its own set of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Dell ships your computer to you are installing software ... display is the source of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for your computer and connect an external monitor to install drivers if you experience a problem with your operating system. ...
...program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with any other programs that use the device. A driver is needed. Each device has its own set of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Dell ships your computer to you are installing software ... display is the source of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for your computer and connect an external monitor to install drivers if you experience a problem with your operating system. ...
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... detecting hardware in your computer. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that came installed in your hard drive, as described in the system setup program (see "Using the System Setup ...Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 3 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 ...
... detecting hardware in your computer. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that came installed in your hard drive, as described in the system setup program (see "Using the System Setup ...Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 3 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→ Next. 6 ...
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... and restart your computer. otherwise, contact your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the device for which you are an administrator on Windows Vista support for...
... and restart your computer. otherwise, contact your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the device for which you are an administrator on Windows Vista support for...
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... included with an optical disc recorder. and operating system-independent. BD-RE - A AC - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of electrical power allocated to each device attached to the computer. battery operating time - Advanced Host Controller Interface - alert ...standards format - The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. Glossary 225 accelerated graphics port - antivirus software - The...
... included with an optical disc recorder. and operating system-independent. BD-RE - A AC - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of electrical power allocated to each device attached to the computer. battery operating time - Advanced Host Controller Interface - alert ...standards format - The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. Glossary 225 accelerated graphics port - antivirus software - The...
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...A hardware-based security feature that supports resolutions up to create and edit files that contain only text; super-extended graphics array - A video standard for this program. The main circuit board in the computer. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on the computer..., including voice, data, fax, and video. Enables Windows programs to reduce the weight of video memory installed in your computer. Text editors do not change fonts, and so on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of the computer. 238...
...A hardware-based security feature that supports resolutions up to create and edit files that contain only text; super-extended graphics array - A video standard for this program. The main circuit board in the computer. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on the computer..., including voice, data, fax, and video. Enables Windows programs to reduce the weight of video memory installed in your computer. Text editors do not change fonts, and so on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of the computer. 238...
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..., 72 how to, 70 D Dell contacting, 203 Dell Diagnostics about, 113 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 115 starting from your hard drive, 113 Dell MediaDirect about, 26 problems, 134 Dell Network Assistant, 120 Dell Support 3, 118 Dell Support Center, 118 Dell support site, 17 DellConnect, 120,...lights description, 24 diagnostics Dell, 113 digital array microphones, 26 display adjusting brightness, 47 adjusting the size of icons, 193 adjusting the size of toolbars, 193 cleaning, 218 description, 23 dual display operation, 49 resolution, 50 switching the video image, 47 documentation ...
..., 72 how to, 70 D Dell contacting, 203 Dell Diagnostics about, 113 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 115 starting from your hard drive, 113 Dell MediaDirect about, 26 problems, 134 Dell Network Assistant, 120 Dell Support 3, 118 Dell Support Center, 118 Dell support site, 17 DellConnect, 120,...lights description, 24 diagnostics Dell, 113 digital array microphones, 26 display adjusting brightness, 47 adjusting the size of icons, 193 adjusting the size of toolbars, 193 cleaning, 218 description, 23 dual display operation, 49 resolution, 50 switching the video image, 47 documentation ...