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...Display Device 239 Configure the Display Views 240 Dual Independent Display Mode 241 Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays . . . . 242 Switching the Display Image 242 Configuring Display Settings 242 Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu 243 Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista...
...Display Device 239 Configure the Display Views 240 Dual Independent Display Mode 241 Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays . . . . 242 Switching the Display Image 242 Configuring Display Settings 242 Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu 243 Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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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...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in basic networking. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter...
... a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in basic networking. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... Start→ My Computer. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media...
... Start→ My Computer. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... cannot run backup in this situation, you must first unhide any hidden drives. 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 replace existing files with the same name. 6 Click Start Restore. Restoring...
... cannot run backup in this situation, you must first unhide any hidden drives. 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 replace existing files with the same name. 6 Click Start Restore. Restoring...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... is particularly suited to Set up access. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 What You Need to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster...
... is particularly suited to Set up access. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 What You Need to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster...
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... then configures the firewall settings accordingly. To find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Do not access online financial websites from a public WLAN. If you should select the Public Place option. Update your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. If you are using...
... then configures the firewall settings accordingly. To find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Do not access online financial websites from a public WLAN. If you should select the Public Place option. Update your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. If you are using...
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... be supported on all computers. 5.1 refers to the number of audio channels in /microphone connector. 2 Click the middle headphone icon, select Device: Center/LFE Speaker, and plug your center/woofer speaker cable to the middle audio out/headphone connector. 3 Click the right headphone icon, select Device: Front Speaker, and plug your rear speaker cable to the right audio out/headphone connector. Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections To set up the 5.1 audio connections: Click Start →Control Panel→Additional Options. Multimedia...
... be supported on all computers. 5.1 refers to the number of audio channels in /microphone connector. 2 Click the middle headphone icon, select Device: Center/LFE Speaker, and plug your center/woofer speaker cable to the middle audio out/headphone connector. 3 Click the right headphone icon, select Device: Front Speaker, and plug your rear speaker cable to the right audio out/headphone connector. Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections To set up the 5.1 audio connections: Click Start →Control Panel→Additional Options. Multimedia...
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... a bootable optical media is in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see "Keyboard Problems for assistance). HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on...
... a bootable optical media is in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see "Keyboard Problems for assistance). HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on...
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...and that your computer. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 275), no network communication is occurring. See "Installing Drivers for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Replace the network cable. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G S - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any...
...and that your computer. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 275), no network communication is occurring. See "Installing Drivers for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Replace the network cable. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G S - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any...
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... R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - M O V E T H E M O N I N G S - 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. 3 3D image quality is correctly attached to perform or click the Display icon. 3 Try different settings for instructions on page 273. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be Troubleshooting 303 See the monitor documentation for Desktop Computers" on adjusting the...
... R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - M O V E T H E M O N I N G S - 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. 3 3D image quality is correctly attached to perform or click the Display icon. 3 Try different settings for instructions on page 273. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be Troubleshooting 303 See the monitor documentation for Desktop Computers" on adjusting the...
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.... SXGA - system board - Enables Windows programs to the computer. standby mode - super-extended graphics array plus - smart card - S-video TV-out - Also known as those that protects the hard drive by surge protectors. Prevent voltage spikes, such as the motherboard. Always disconnect the network cable from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. S/PDIF - surge protectors - A connector used to authenticate a user on or off). A video standard for...
.... SXGA - system board - Enables Windows programs to the computer. standby mode - super-extended graphics array plus - smart card - S-video TV-out - Also known as those that protects the hard drive by surge protectors. Prevent voltage spikes, such as the motherboard. Always disconnect the network cable from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. S/PDIF - surge protectors - A connector used to authenticate a user on or off). A video standard for...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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Vostro 220s Back View 28 Vostro 220s Back Panel Connectors 29 4 Specifications 31 5 Troubleshooting 39 Tools 39 Power Lights 39 Beep Codes 39 Error Messages 41 System Messages 46 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 47 Dell Diagnostics 48 Troubleshooting Tips 50 Power Problems 50 Memory Problems 51 Lockups and Software Problems 52 Dell Technical Update Service 54 Dell Support Utility 55 6 Reinstalling Software 57 Drivers 57 Identifying Drivers 57 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 58 4 Contents
Vostro 220s Back View 28 Vostro 220s Back Panel Connectors 29 4 Specifications 31 5 Troubleshooting 39 Tools 39 Power Lights 39 Beep Codes 39 Error Messages 41 System Messages 46 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 47 Dell Diagnostics 48 Troubleshooting Tips 50 Power Problems 50 Memory Problems 51 Lockups and Software Problems 52 Dell Technical Update Service 54 Dell Support Utility 55 6 Reinstalling Software 57 Drivers 57 Identifying Drivers 57 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 58 4 Contents
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...). 42 Troubleshooting GATE A20 FAILURE - D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I O N - The hard drive failed initialization. Run the hard drive tests in the bay before it can continue. Reinsert the card or try another card. The operating system is full. H A R D - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 48). DISK C : FAILED I N I T I A L I Z A T I L U R E 0 - A memory module may be loose. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the...
...). 42 Troubleshooting GATE A20 FAILURE - D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I O N - The hard drive failed initialization. Run the hard drive tests in the bay before it can continue. Reinsert the card or try another card. The operating system is full. H A R D - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 48). DISK C : FAILED I N I T I A L I Z A T I L U R E 0 - A memory module may be loose. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start test (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). CPU FAN FAILURE - Possible hard drive failure during harddrive start the search. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in BIOS setup. Replace processor fan. HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE - N O B O O T D E V I V E P R O B L E M - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I C E AVAILABLE - No bootable partition...
... use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start test (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). CPU FAN FAILURE - Possible hard drive failure during harddrive start the search. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in BIOS setup. Replace processor fan. HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE - N O B O O T D E V I V E P R O B L E M - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I C E AVAILABLE - No bootable partition...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... practices information, see "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you want to review your hard drive or from the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. 48 Troubleshooting 3 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 52) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... practices information, see "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you want to review your hard drive or from the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. 48 Troubleshooting 3 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 52) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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... your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the processor power cable is receiving electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the main power cable and the front panel cable are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip • Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. There is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then...
... your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the processor power cable is receiving electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the main power cable and the front panel cable are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip • Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. There is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then...
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... for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to the operating state it to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in when you received the computer. However, using the Operating System media also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista...
... for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to the operating state it to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in when you received the computer. However, using the Operating System media also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista...
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Service Manual, 8 Service Tag, 7 setup computer, 9 installing your computer in an enclosure, 14 Internet, 16 quick setup, 9 software problems, 53 reinstalling, 57 troubleshooting, 53-54 updates, 54 specifications all, 31 audio, 32 connectors, 34 controls and lights, 36 drives, 34 environmental, 38 expansion bus, 32 memory, 31 physical, 37 power, 37 processor, 31 system information, 31 video, 32 support, 65 contacting Dell, 71 DellConnect, 66 online services, 66 regional, 66 technical support and customer service, 66 support information, 8 System...
Service Manual, 8 Service Tag, 7 setup computer, 9 installing your computer in an enclosure, 14 Internet, 16 quick setup, 9 software problems, 53 reinstalling, 57 troubleshooting, 53-54 updates, 54 specifications all, 31 audio, 32 connectors, 34 controls and lights, 36 drives, 34 environmental, 38 expansion bus, 32 memory, 31 physical, 37 power, 37 processor, 31 system information, 31 video, 32 support, 65 contacting Dell, 71 DellConnect, 66 online services, 66 regional, 66 technical support and customer service, 66 support information, 8 System...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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2 Connect a USB device, such as a keyboard or mouse. 3 Connect the network cable. 4 Connect the modem. 5 Connect the power cable(s). 6 Press the power buttons on the monitor and the computer.
2 Connect a USB device, such as a keyboard or mouse. 3 Connect the network cable. 4 Connect the modem. 5 Connect the power cable(s). 6 Press the power buttons on the monitor and the computer.
