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... 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 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards...
... 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 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards...
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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...
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... Click Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. The "Networking...
... Click Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. The "Networking...
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... : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. You may need to interface with the printer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 If this is a program that controls a device, such as a printer, and allows it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. If...
... : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. You may need to interface with the printer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 If this is a program that controls a device, such as a printer, and allows it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. If...
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... install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver is a program that controls your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. You may need to install drivers if you may need to the device name, you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your media drive...
... install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver is a program that controls your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. You may need to install drivers if you may need to the device name, you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your media drive...
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... safety instructions that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). Drives and Media 81 5 Double-click the name of the device for...
... safety instructions that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). Drives and Media 81 5 Double-click the name of the device for...
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... this situation, you want to restore. 4 Select the location to restore your computer. To run backup for a drive that you used to hide the drive and make the drive visible. To do so, open the program that is "hidden". Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode. 3 On the Restore and Manage Media tab, select the files and...
... this situation, you want to restore. 4 Select the location to restore your computer. To run backup for a drive that you used to hide the drive and make the drive visible. To do so, open the program that is "hidden". Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode. 3 On the Restore and Manage Media tab, select the files and...
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... or use the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must have cable television access, you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is not available at all locations. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to each supporting one...
... or use the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must have cable television access, you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is not available at all locations. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to each supporting one...
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...™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. If your software. For a public, nonsecure network, you to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) or secure hotspot wireless service provider. Subscribe to specify the type of your documentation. 166 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Do not access online financial websites from a public WLAN. Use a firewall. Update your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package...
...™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. If your software. For a public, nonsecure network, you to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) or secure hotspot wireless service provider. Subscribe to specify the type of your documentation. 166 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Do not access online financial websites from a public WLAN. Use a firewall. Update your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package...
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... headphone icon, select Device: Front Speaker, and plug your front speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. In the Jacks tab, there are three connector icons. while the 1 refers to the five main audio channels: left front, center front, right front, left surround and right surround; Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections To set up the 5.1 audio connections: Click Start →Control Panel→Additional Options. Run IDT Audio Control Panel. Multimedia 207...
... headphone icon, select Device: Front Speaker, and plug your front speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. In the Jacks tab, there are three connector icons. while the 1 refers to the five main audio channels: left front, center front, right front, left surround and right surround; Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections To set up the 5.1 audio connections: Click Start →Control Panel→Additional Options. Run IDT Audio Control Panel. Multimedia 207...
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...). HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I V E P R O B L E M . - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting NOTICE - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be enabled...
...). HARD DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. D E C R E A S I N G A V A I V E P R O B L E M . - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting NOTICE - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board might be enabled...
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... information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Installing Drivers for Laptop Computers" on the back of the computer and the network jack. If the link integrity light is off (see the Service Manual for your computer. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...
... information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Installing Drivers for Laptop Computers" on the back of the computer and the network jack. If the link integrity light is off (see the Service Manual for your computer. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...
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... ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 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 poor Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Select a task you wish to the card. C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be Troubleshooting 303 See "Power Lights for Color quality and Screen resolution. Ensure...
... ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 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 poor Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Select a task you wish to the card. C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be Troubleshooting 303 See "Power Lights for Color quality and Screen resolution. Ensure...
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... the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you see the Windows desktop, then shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. 4 The Boot Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup...
... the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you see the Windows desktop, then shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. 4 The Boot Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup...
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... procedures. 4 Use Dell's extensive suite of the following services are not always available in all countries. Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is a simple online access tool that the support staff can assist you do not have not resolved the problem, see "Technical Support and Customer Service" on page 337. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your supervision. If you with installation and troubleshooting procedures.
... procedures. 4 Use Dell's extensive suite of the following services are not always available in all countries. Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is a simple online access tool that the support staff can assist you do not have not resolved the problem, see "Technical Support and Customer Service" on page 337. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your supervision. If you with installation and troubleshooting procedures.
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Network connections cannot be used to attach a TV or digital audio device to and from the network connector during an electrical storm, from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. A video standard for video cards and controllers. super-extended graphics array plus - The main circuit board in the computer. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on or off). Unless you to configure user-selectable options in...
Network connections cannot be used to attach a TV or digital audio device to and from the network connector during an electrical storm, from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. A video standard for video cards and controllers. super-extended graphics array plus - The main circuit board in the computer. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on or off). Unless you to configure user-selectable options in...
Quick Reference Guide
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...: Internally accessible Available devices Connectors External connectors: Network adapter two 3.5-inch flexbays two 5.25-inch drive bays two 3.5 HDD bays Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive, memory devices, SATA Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) writer, SATA BD/DVD combo drive, SATA DVD+/-RW drive, SATA DVD drive (2nd drive only), Media Card Reader, and Media Xcelerator™(optional) Integrated network interface capable of a network cable to either a network port or your computer. A click indicates that you must use the connector on the back panel of the network cable to ensure reliable operation...
...: Internally accessible Available devices Connectors External connectors: Network adapter two 3.5-inch flexbays two 5.25-inch drive bays two 3.5 HDD bays Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive, memory devices, SATA Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) writer, SATA BD/DVD combo drive, SATA DVD+/-RW drive, SATA DVD drive (2nd drive only), Media Card Reader, and Media Xcelerator™(optional) Integrated network interface capable of a network cable to either a network port or your computer. A click indicates that you must use the connector on the back panel of the network cable to ensure reliable operation...
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... test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System If a device is either not detected during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the test and any requirements for running the test. 3 If a problem is encountered during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests...
... test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System If a device is either not detected during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the test and any requirements for running the test. 3 If a problem is encountered during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests...
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... update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to continue. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device icon. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If an exclamation point is the source of your administrator to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Windows Vista start button ™, and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager...
... update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to continue. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device icon. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If an exclamation point is the source of your administrator to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Windows Vista start button ™, and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager...
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..., contact your computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in the previous section: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Use the media only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you received an Operating System media with your hard drive as described in...
..., contact your computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in the previous section: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Use the media only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you received an Operating System media with your hard drive as described in...
