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... not start up 67 The computer stops responding 67 A program stops responding 67 A program crashes repeatedly 67 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 68 A solid blue screen appears 68 Other software problems 69 Media Card Reader Problems 70 Memory Problems 71 Mouse Problems 72 Network...
... not start up 67 The computer stops responding 67 A program stops responding 67 A program crashes repeatedly 67 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 68 A solid blue screen appears 68 Other software problems 69 Media Card Reader Problems 70 Memory Problems 71 Mouse Problems 72 Network...
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... up . • Ensure that are checked. Try closing all DVD titles work in Windows Help and Support for the keyword standby in all DVD drives. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 35 or search for information on power management modes Solving ...- C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - See "Power Management Options in Windows XP" on page 77. Optical drive problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is not muted by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up by clicking any boxes that the sound is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate...
... up . • Ensure that are checked. Try closing all DVD titles work in Windows Help and Support for the keyword standby in all DVD drives. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 35 or search for information on power management modes Solving ...- C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - See "Power Management Options in Windows XP" on page 77. Optical drive problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is not muted by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up by clicking any boxes that the sound is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate...
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... your modem→ Properties → Diagnostics→ Query Modem to verify that the modem is communicating with Windows. Ensure that the modem is communicating with Windows. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click the COM port for your modem→ Properties→...
... your modem→ Properties → Diagnostics→ Query Modem to verify that the modem is communicating with Windows. Ensure that the modem is communicating with Windows. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click the COM port for your modem→ Properties→...
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... mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . 72 Solving Problems Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures ... mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to the computer, and try using the mouse. See "System Setup" on cleaning the mouse. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . C L E A N T H E M O U S E - Connect a properly...
... mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . 72 Solving Problems Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures ... mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to the computer, and try using the mouse. See "System Setup" on cleaning the mouse. Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . C L E A N T H E M O U S E - Connect a properly...
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Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer. 2 If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties→ Ports. R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I O N - Scanner ...Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button. See the scanner documentation for instructions. Windows XP...
Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer. 2 If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties→ Ports. R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I O N - Scanner ...Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button. See the scanner documentation for instructions. Windows XP...
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... - • See the scanner documentation for instructions. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - No sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you purchased a sound card, ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer. ENSURE...
... - • See the scanner documentation for instructions. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - No sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you purchased a sound card, ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer. ENSURE...
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... lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for interference. Turn off nearby devices to appear "shaky." Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 80 Solving Problems M O V E T H E M O N I T O R - M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - If your speaker system includes...
... lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for interference. Turn off nearby devices to appear "shaky." Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 80 Solving Problems M O V E T H E M O N I T O R - M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - If your speaker system includes...
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...69 Index 211 problems (continued) blue screen, 68 CD-RW drive, 61 computer crashes, 67-68 computer stops responding, 67 conflicts, 100 Dell Diagnostics, 86 drives, 60 DVD drive, 61 e-mail, 62 error messages, 65 general, 67 hard drive, 62 Internet, 62 keyboard, ... hard to read, 80 software, 67-69 problems (continued) sound and speakers, 77 technical support policy, 184 troubleshooting tips, 59 volume adjusting, 78 Product Information Guide, 11 Program Compatibility Wizard, 68 R regulatory information, 11 reinstalling Windows Vista, 94 Removing Memory, 115 S S.M.A.R.T, 85 safety instructions,...
...69 Index 211 problems (continued) blue screen, 68 CD-RW drive, 61 computer crashes, 67-68 computer stops responding, 67 conflicts, 100 Dell Diagnostics, 86 drives, 60 DVD drive, 61 e-mail, 62 error messages, 65 general, 67 hard drive, 62 Internet, 62 keyboard, ... hard to read, 80 software, 67-69 problems (continued) sound and speakers, 77 technical support policy, 184 troubleshooting tips, 59 volume adjusting, 78 Product Information Guide, 11 Program Compatibility Wizard, 68 R regulatory information, 11 reinstalling Windows Vista, 94 Removing Memory, 115 S S.M.A.R.T, 85 safety instructions,...
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sound problems, 77 volume, 77 speaker problems, 77 volume, 77 specifications audio, 170 computer information, 169 connectors, 171 controls and lights, 172 drives, 171 environmental, 173 expansion bus, 170 memory, 169 physical, 173 power, 172 processor, 169 technical, 169 video, 169 standby mode, 35, 39 Starting the Dell... Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 87 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 86 support contacting Dell...information to a new computer, 49 troubleshooting conflicts, 100 Dell Diagnostics, 86 Hardware Troubleshooter, 100 restore to previous state, ...
sound problems, 77 volume, 77 speaker problems, 77 volume, 77 specifications audio, 170 computer information, 169 connectors, 171 controls and lights, 172 drives, 171 environmental, 173 expansion bus, 170 memory, 169 physical, 173 power, 172 processor, 169 technical, 169 video, 169 standby mode, 35, 39 Starting the Dell... Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 87 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 86 support contacting Dell...information to a new computer, 49 troubleshooting conflicts, 100 Dell Diagnostics, 86 Hardware Troubleshooter, 100 restore to previous state, ...