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... 77 No sound from speakers 77 No sound from headphones 78 Video and Monitor Problems 79 If the screen is blank 79 If the screen is difficult to read 80 4 Troubleshooting Tools 81 Power Lights 81 Beep Codes 82 System Messages 84 Dell Diagnostics 86 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 86... Starting the Dell Diagnostics From...
... 77 No sound from speakers 77 No sound from headphones 78 Video and Monitor Problems 79 If the screen is blank 79 If the screen is difficult to read 80 4 Troubleshooting Tools 81 Power Lights 81 Beep Codes 82 System Messages 84 Dell Diagnostics 86 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 86... Starting the Dell Diagnostics From...
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...Bus (USB) connectors, one headphone connector, and one microphone connector. 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as digital video... connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for more information on page 176 for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. button 7 FlexBay drive Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. 8 USB 2.0 connectors (4) Use...
...Bus (USB) connectors, one headphone connector, and one microphone connector. 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as digital video... connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for more information on page 176 for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. button 7 FlexBay drive Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. 8 USB 2.0 connectors (4) Use...
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...use the connector on the card. 6 front L/R line-out Use the green line-out connector (available on computers connector with integrated sound) to provide enhanced surround connector audio for computers with a video card, use the connector on the card. It is recommended that ... drives a subwoofer to a Low connector Frequency Effects (LFE) audio channel. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 21 On computers with a sound card, use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras. 11 VGA video connector Connect the monitor...
...use the connector on the card. 6 front L/R line-out Use the green line-out connector (available on computers connector with integrated sound) to provide enhanced surround connector audio for computers with a video card, use the connector on the card. It is recommended that ... drives a subwoofer to a Low connector Frequency Effects (LFE) audio channel. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 21 On computers with a sound card, use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras. 11 VGA video connector Connect the monitor...
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... volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up. • Ensure that the sound is not muted by clicking any boxes that are checked. Problems writing to the CD/DVD-RW. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 35 or search for information on power management modes Solving Problems...
... volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up. • Ensure that the sound is not muted by clicking any boxes that are checked. Problems writing to the CD/DVD-RW. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 35 or search for information on power management modes Solving Problems...
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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 verify that you ...
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 verify that you ...
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... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as shown on the setup diagram for instructions on page 174. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - 1 Remove mouse extension cables, if...
... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as shown on the setup diagram for instructions on page 174. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - 1 Remove mouse extension cables, if...
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... or fax printers. 2 If the printer is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button. U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - 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 and click Ports. 4 Adjust the settings, as needed. VERIFY THAT THE...
... or fax printers. 2 If the printer is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button. U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - 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 and click Ports. 4 Adjust the settings, as needed. VERIFY THAT THE...
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...the scanner. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Cameras. → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and 2 If the scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. No sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER...R O G R A M - CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for instructions. Solving Problems 77 If you purchased a sound card, ensure that you have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that the speakers are connected to the scanner and the computer. See the scanner...
...the scanner. Windows Vista 1 Click Start Cameras. → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and 2 If the scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. No sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER...R O G R A M - CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for instructions. Solving Problems 77 If you purchased a sound card, ensure that you have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that the speakers are connected to the scanner and the computer. See the scanner...
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... Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is not muted. 78 Solving Problems Ensure that the sound is working by testing it with the speakers. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E... 93. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is not muted. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - No sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to check for interference. If your screen. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N T E R F E R E N C E - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or...
... Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is not muted. 78 Solving Problems Ensure that the sound is working by testing it with the speakers. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E... 93. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is not muted. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - No sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to check for interference. If your screen. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N T E R F E R E N C E - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or...
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.... 3 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. Turn off nearby devices to read C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 80 Solving Problems ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE...
.... 3 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. Turn off nearby devices to read C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 80 Solving Problems ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE...
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... page 174), go to Onboard Devices and select Integrated Audio, and then change the setting to Off. Do not connect the network cable to the sound card's connectors. b Connect external audio devices to the integrated connector on page 103. 3 Remove the screw holding the card retention bracket. 4 Lift the card retention...
... page 174), go to Onboard Devices and select Integrated Audio, and then change the setting to Off. Do not connect the network cable to the sound card's connectors. b Connect external audio devices to the integrated connector on page 103. 3 Remove the screw holding the card retention bracket. 4 Lift the card retention...
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... guide clamp is necessary to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 10 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 11 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 20. 122 Removing and Installing Parts The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your...
... guide clamp is necessary to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 10 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 11 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 20. 122 Removing and Installing Parts The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your...
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... second - cache - A communication pathway between the components in MHz, that allows for measuring data transmission speed. A byte is the boiling point of native, uncompressed surround sound. Also known as a merchandise passport. Your Drivers and Utilities media is damaged or your computer.
... second - cache - A communication pathway between the components in MHz, that allows for measuring data transmission speed. A byte is the boiling point of native, uncompressed surround sound. Also known as a merchandise passport. Your Drivers and Utilities media is damaged or your computer.
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Similar to EPP, ECP uses direct memory access to the PCMCIA standard. Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. A connector on the system board (in some computers) where you to the system bus. ExpressCards support...A numeric code located on a sticker on the system board in some computers, expanding the capabilities of the computer. Glossary 193 A type of your Dell™ computer. ECP - extended capabilities port - enhanced integrated device electronics - electromagnetic interference - Electrical interference caused by electromagnetic radiation. ESD - expansion...
Similar to EPP, ECP uses direct memory access to the PCMCIA standard. Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. A connector on the system board (in some computers) where you to the system bus. ExpressCards support...A numeric code located on a sticker on the system board in some computers, expanding the capabilities of the computer. Glossary 193 A type of your Dell™ computer. ECP - extended capabilities port - enhanced integrated device electronics - electromagnetic interference - Electrical interference caused by electromagnetic radiation. ESD - expansion...
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Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 59 replacing, 150 beep codes, 82 BIOS, 174 boot sequence, 178 changing, 179-180 option settings, 178 booting to a USB device, 179 C cards ..., 181 computer beep codes, 82 components inside, 105 crashes, 66-68 inside view, 105 stops responding, 66-67 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 100 contacting Dell, 187 copying CDs general information, 28 helpful tips, 30 how to, 28 copying DVDs general information, 28 helpful tips, 30 how to, 28 cover removing...
Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 59 replacing, 150 beep codes, 82 BIOS, 174 boot sequence, 178 changing, 179-180 option settings, 178 booting to a USB device, 179 C cards ..., 181 computer beep codes, 82 components inside, 105 crashes, 66-68 inside view, 105 stops responding, 66-67 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 100 contacting Dell, 187 copying CDs general information, 28 helpful tips, 30 how to, 28 copying DVDs general information, 28 helpful tips, 30 how to, 28 cover removing...
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...67-69 Index 211 problems (continued) blue screen, 68 CD-RW drive, 61 computer crashes, 66-68 computer stops responding, 66-67 conflicts, 100 Dell Diagnostics, 86 drives, 60 DVD drive, 61 e-mail, 62 error messages, 64 general, 66 hard drive, 62 Internet, 62 keyboard, 66 Media ... 68 restore to previous state, 94 scanner, 76 screen is blank, 79 screen is 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,...
...67-69 Index 211 problems (continued) blue screen, 68 CD-RW drive, 61 computer crashes, 66-68 computer stops responding, 66-67 conflicts, 100 Dell Diagnostics, 86 drives, 60 DVD drive, 61 e-mail, 62 error messages, 64 general, 66 hard drive, 62 Internet, 62 keyboard, 66 Media ... 68 restore to previous state, 94 scanner, 76 screen is blank, 79 screen is 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,...
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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, 173 processor, 169 technical, 169 video, 170 standby mode, 35, 39 Starting the Dell...176 screens, 175 T technical support policy, 184 telephone numbers, 187 transferring information to a new computer, 49 troubleshooting conflicts, 100 Dell Diagnostics, 86 Hardware Troubleshooter, 100 restore to previous state, 94 tips, 59 TV connect to computer, 33-34 U USB ...
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, 173 processor, 169 technical, 169 video, 170 standby mode, 35, 39 Starting the Dell...176 screens, 175 T technical support policy, 184 telephone numbers, 187 transferring information to a new computer, 49 troubleshooting conflicts, 100 Dell Diagnostics, 86 Hardware Troubleshooter, 100 restore to previous state, 94 tips, 59 TV connect to computer, 33-34 U USB ...
