NVIDIA 3D TV: Frequently Asked Questions
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... external display and vice versa. Support for 3D effects in window mode will be made available by NVIDIA as 3D video streaming only in future driver releases. 3 Why do I see a black/white screen when I need to the NVIDIA 3D TV web page at www.nvidia.com/support. 2 Why is the 3D... the application and open it again in window mode? Also ensure that the latest updates have been installed for installing the Intel and NVIDIA graphic drivers? This issue maybe application-specific and may occur when applications are moved from the computer to see knowledge base article 2757 at www.nvidia.com...
... external display and vice versa. Support for 3D effects in window mode will be made available by NVIDIA as 3D video streaming only in future driver releases. 3 Why do I see a black/white screen when I need to the NVIDIA 3D TV web page at www.nvidia.com/support. 2 Why is the 3D... the application and open it again in window mode? Also ensure that the latest updates have been installed for installing the Intel and NVIDIA graphic drivers? This issue maybe application-specific and may occur when applications are moved from the computer to see knowledge base article 2757 at www.nvidia.com...
NVIDIA 3D TV: Frequently Asked Questions
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... and names or their products. This issue occurs because the display on your computer if you do I uninstall the Intel graphics driver? To workaround this document to refer to 2D mode? Dell Inc. 5 Why does my computer not display an image when I see knoweldge base article 2759 at www.nvidia.com. 6 Why...
... and names or their products. This issue occurs because the display on your computer if you do I uninstall the Intel graphics driver? To workaround this document to refer to 2D mode? Dell Inc. 5 Why does my computer not display an image when I see knoweldge base article 2759 at www.nvidia.com. 6 Why...
Service Manual
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...are installing a communication card from a source other end of the Mini-Card down into the system-board connector. 4 Press the other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. 24 Wireless Mini-Card(s) NOTE: If you are installing. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. ...8 Install the drivers and utilities for the Mini-Cards supported by your computer, as required. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under...
...are installing a communication card from a source other end of the Mini-Card down into the system-board connector. 4 Press the other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. 24 Wireless Mini-Card(s) NOTE: If you are installing. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. ...8 Install the drivers and utilities for the Mini-Cards supported by your computer, as required. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under...
Service Manual
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...Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). Damage due to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 9) before removing the hard drive assembly. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive ... as a connector on your computer. Hard Drive 39 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Do not remove the hard drive while the...
...Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). Damage due to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 9) before removing the hard drive assembly. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive ... as a connector on your computer. Hard Drive 39 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Do not remove the hard drive while the...
XPS 15 L502X Setup Guide
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... license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go...
... license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go...
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Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support ...rewritable discs. 12 The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set ...
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support ...rewritable discs. 12 The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set ...
XPS 15 L502X Setup Guide
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.... 3. To enable wireless display: 1. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner...
.... 3. To enable wireless display: 1. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner...
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... computer when you to the Internet. The Optimus technology is enabled and the application runs in performance mode. When an application is launched, the video drivers check if the application has an associated application profile. • If an application profile exists, the NVIDIA GPU is enabled through an application profile. The... of your computer. You can also create application profiles for newly released games or applications that do not have a default application profile. 56 Using Your XPS Laptop NVIDIA Optimus Technology (Optional) Your...
... computer when you to the Internet. The Optimus technology is enabled and the application runs in performance mode. When an application is launched, the video drivers check if the application has an associated application profile. • If an application profile exists, the NVIDIA GPU is enabled through an application profile. The... of your computer. You can also create application profiles for newly released games or applications that do not have a default application profile. 56 Using Your XPS Laptop NVIDIA Optimus Technology (Optional) Your...
XPS 15 L502X Setup Guide
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...screen, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 68 If you have other software problems - • Back up your computer. -- See the software documentation for previous versions of Windows.... and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the Program Compatability Wizard: 1. Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs...
...screen, click Next. 3. Follow the instructions on your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 68 If you have other software problems - • Back up your computer. -- See the software documentation for previous versions of Windows.... and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the Program Compatability Wizard: 1. Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs...
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...to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 71 In the search results, select the option that you contact... Dell for technical assistance. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 67 and run Dell Diagnostics before you want to enter...
...to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 71 In the search results, select the option that you contact... Dell for technical assistance. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 67 and run Dell Diagnostics before you want to enter...
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...to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Do you want to run Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. b. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. ...Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is known to be working properly. 2. ...
...to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Do you want to run Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. b. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. ...Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is known to be working properly. 2. ...
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... operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to run. 8. then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. Shut down and restart the computer.... Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with an error code and a description of the problem appears on page 91) for...
... operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to run. 8. then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. Shut down and restart the computer.... Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with an error code and a description of the problem appears on page 91) for...
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NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you identify your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10.To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Using Support Tools 75 Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 9.
NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you identify your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10.To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Using Support Tools 75 Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 9.
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...preserve the data files on your computer, it was in when you backup your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is recommended that you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files. You can use...computer. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to install on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Create backup media of applications you need to restore your operating system permanently removes any programs or drivers installed after you to: ...
...preserve the data files on your computer, it was in when you backup your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is recommended that you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files. You can use...computer. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to install on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Create backup media of applications you need to restore your operating system permanently removes any programs or drivers installed after you to: ...
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...logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently... deletes all data on page 78) to restore your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see ...
...logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently... deletes all data on page 78) to restore your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see ...
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... about technical changes to common questions locate information for technicians or experienced users 93 readme files support.dell.com access technical support and product help check on your order status for new purchases find drivers and downloads; only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User License Agreement the safety and...
... about technical changes to common questions locate information for technicians or experienced users 93 readme files support.dell.com access technical support and product help check on your order status for new purchases find drivers and downloads; only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User License Agreement the safety and...
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... Center. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your desktop. Computer Model Dell XPS L502X Computer Information System chipset Mobile Intel 6 series express chipset HM67 Processor type Intel Core i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 94 Memory Memory module...
... Center. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your desktop. Computer Model Dell XPS L502X Computer Information System chipset Mobile Intel 6 series express chipset HM67 Processor type Intel Core i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 94 Memory Memory module...
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Index A airflow, allowing 7 Audio control panel 43 B backup and recovery 53 battery status light 33 B-CAS card 14 C calling Dell 89 Camera 47 CDs, playing and creating 53 computer capabilities 52 computer, setting up 7 connect(ing) to the Internet 22 104 Contacting Dell online 91 Control strip 33 customer service 85 D DataSafe Local Backup 78 DellConnect 85 Dell Diagnostics 71 Dell Factory Image Restore 81 Dell Stage 54 Diagnostic Checklist 90 drivers and downloads 93 DVDs, playing and creating 53 E email addresses for technical support 86
Index A airflow, allowing 7 Audio control panel 43 B backup and recovery 53 battery status light 33 B-CAS card 14 C calling Dell 89 Camera 47 CDs, playing and creating 53 computer capabilities 52 computer, setting up 7 connect(ing) to the Internet 22 104 Contacting Dell online 91 Control strip 33 customer service 85 D DataSafe Local Backup 78 DellConnect 85 Dell Diagnostics 71 Dell Factory Image Restore 81 Dell Stage 54 Diagnostic Checklist 90 drivers and downloads 93 DVDs, playing and creating 53 E email addresses for technical support 86