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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... 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...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... 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...
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...System Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • Order ...Transfer • International Ownership Transfer • Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty Service • Extend & Upgrade Warranty ...
...System Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • Order ...Transfer • International Ownership Transfer • Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty Service • Extend & Upgrade Warranty ...
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• Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support ... the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as your password. •...
• Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support ... the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as your password. •...
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You may need to install drivers if you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to perform the tasks mentioned in this section. ...-click the device for Media Drives A driver is a program that controls your computer to the state that existed before you may need to reinstall or update the driver. Determining Whether a Device Driver is next to the device name, you installed the new driver. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was...
You may need to install drivers if you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to perform the tasks mentioned in this section. ...-click the device for Media Drives A driver is a program that controls your computer to the state that existed before you may need to reinstall or update the driver. Determining Whether a Device Driver is next to the device name, you installed the new driver. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was...
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...drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. Click Start→ My Computer. See the user documentation that came with your computer. TEST THE DRIVE - •...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. If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR ...
...drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. Click Start→ My Computer. See the user documentation that came with your computer. TEST THE DRIVE - •...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. If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR ...
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...delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to check for errors or problem areas. provides access to manage and update system security for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (...effects - change power-related settings so that your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; Adjust power settings - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of system services, event viewer...
...delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to check for errors or problem areas. provides access to manage and update system security for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (...effects - change power-related settings so that your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; Adjust power settings - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of system services, event viewer...
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... operating systems on all computers on the router, use your network, and check for updates regularly. Install the latest version of information from outside the network. The Windows Vista and Windows XP operating systems incorporate a firewall. Software companies regularly update their products to an unauthorized party. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 163 When...
... operating systems on all computers on the router, use your network, and check for updates regularly. Install the latest version of information from outside the network. The Windows Vista and Windows XP operating systems incorporate a firewall. Software companies regularly update their products to an unauthorized party. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 163 When...
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...preceding guidelines, do not access online banking or brokerage websites when using public wireless networks, update your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security .... Even if you should select the Public Place option. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. ...Configure your software. Disable file and print sharing before using the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system, ensure that the Windows firewall feature is located, refer to a Virtual Private...
...preceding guidelines, do not access online banking or brokerage websites when using public wireless networks, update your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security .... Even if you should select the Public Place option. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. ...Configure your software. Disable file and print sharing before using the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system, ensure that the Windows firewall feature is located, refer to a Virtual Private...
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... obtain antivirus programs from viruses by using antivirus programs. Two popular antivirus programs include Norton AntiVirus and McAfee VirusScan. Firewalls Firewalls are discovered every day. Updating Your Antivirus Programs Keep your antivirus program up a firewall: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Windows Firewall. Windows ...trust. OR Click Start→ Control Panel→ Security Center→ Windows Firewall. 2 Click Change Settings. Using Antivirus Programs Protect your computer from the Dell Support web page located at support...
... obtain antivirus programs from viruses by using antivirus programs. Two popular antivirus programs include Norton AntiVirus and McAfee VirusScan. Firewalls Firewalls are discovered every day. Updating Your Antivirus Programs Keep your antivirus program up a firewall: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Windows Firewall. Windows ...trust. OR Click Start→ Control Panel→ Security Center→ Windows Firewall. 2 Click Change Settings. Using Antivirus Programs Protect your computer from the Dell Support web page located at support...
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... copy, Media Player automatically syncs your media library. Also, see the windowsmedia.com website. Also, see "Using Windows Media Player" in the future, Media Player updates the device. 208 Multimedia Laptop Media Devices (MP3 Players) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting your laptop media device to your computer and...
... copy, Media Player automatically syncs your media library. Also, see the windowsmedia.com website. Also, see "Using Windows Media Player" in the future, Media Player updates the device. 208 Multimedia Laptop Media Devices (MP3 Players) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting your laptop media device to your computer and...
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... network you choose is security-enabled, one of Getting Computer Viruses • Install an antivirus program • Avoid opening suspicious e-mails or e-mail attachments • Update Windows on a regular basis • Use a firewall Security and Privacy 257 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using unsecured public wireless network. • Security...
... network you choose is security-enabled, one of Getting Computer Viruses • Install an antivirus program • Avoid opening suspicious e-mails or e-mail attachments • Update Windows on a regular basis • Use a firewall Security and Privacy 257 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using unsecured public wireless network. • Security...
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...: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 Press a key on the front of your computing environment. For additional safety best practices information, see... the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. NOTE: On certain systems the...
...: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 Press a key on the front of your computing environment. For additional safety best practices information, see... the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. NOTE: On certain systems the...
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... your computer (see the documentation for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER ... system setup or is supported by your computer). YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S YS T E M I T H E R R O R C O D E # M 1 0 0 4 . - IF THE PROBLEM R E C U R S , P L E A S E C A L L D E L L S U P P O R T W I S N O T S U P P O R T ...
... your computer (see the documentation for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER ... system setup or is supported by your computer). YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S YS T E M I T H E R R O R C O D E # M 1 0 0 4 . - IF THE PROBLEM R E C U R S , P L E A S E C A L L D E L L S U P P O R T W I S N O T S U P P O R T ...
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...format, and how frequently you receive notifications. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Documentation for the Dell Technical Update service, go to match the AC power at your computer. To enroll for your computer). - Power, keyboard,...(see the Documentation for your computer. • Eliminate interference. The service is securely connected to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - - Troubleshooting 305 Too many devices on a power strip - ...
...format, and how frequently you receive notifications. Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Documentation for the Dell Technical Update service, go to match the AC power at your computer. To enroll for your computer). - Power, keyboard,...(see the Documentation for your computer. • Eliminate interference. The service is securely connected to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - - Troubleshooting 305 Too many devices on a power strip - ...
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... again. 4 The Boot Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is restored. The computer boots to boot and press . Changing Boot Sequence to ...connector. 2 Turn on the computer. NOTE: To boot to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop...
... again. 4 The Boot Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is restored. The computer boots to boot and press . Changing Boot Sequence to ...connector. 2 Turn on the computer. NOTE: To boot to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop...
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... the BIOS version and date. NOTE: It is available or when replacing the system board. NOTE: Unless you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program. Upgrading... the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your desktop. System Setup 311 Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by...
... the BIOS version and date. NOTE: It is available or when replacing the system board. NOTE: Unless you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program. Upgrading... the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your desktop. System Setup 311 Viewing the BIOS Settings 1 Open System Information by...
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The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
Quick Reference Guide
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Software Based Performance Tuning (XPS 730 Only 26 NVIDIA Performance 26 NVIDIA Monitor 27 5 Troubleshooting 29 Diagnostic Tools 29 Dell™ Diagnostics 29 MP Memory Test 32 Getting More Help 33 Dell Support 3 34 Dell PC Tune-Up 34 Dell PC Checkup 35 Dell Network Assistant 35 DellConnect 36 Dell Technical Update Service 36 Diagnostic Indicators 36 Power Button...
Software Based Performance Tuning (XPS 730 Only 26 NVIDIA Performance 26 NVIDIA Monitor 27 5 Troubleshooting 29 Diagnostic Tools 29 Dell™ Diagnostics 29 MP Memory Test 32 Getting More Help 33 Dell Support 3 34 Dell PC Tune-Up 34 Dell PC Checkup 35 Dell Network Assistant 35 DellConnect 36 Dell Technical Update Service 36 Diagnostic Indicators 36 Power Button...
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...features or media may not be included on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems. Finding Information 7 The Drivers and Utilities ... technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your call when contacting support. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts. • How to configure system settings. • How to direct...
...features or media may not be included on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems. Finding Information 7 The Drivers and Utilities ... technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your call when contacting support. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts. • How to configure system settings. • How to direct...
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OR • Click the Start button →All Programs→Dell Support 3→Dell Support Settings. A typical tune-up ." This utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans for your computer "tuned up includes hard drive defragmentation, removal of unwanted and temporary files, updated security settings, verification of your NOTE: The icon functions...
OR • Click the Start button →All Programs→Dell Support 3→Dell Support Settings. A typical tune-up ." This utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans for your computer "tuned up includes hard drive defragmentation, removal of unwanted and temporary files, updated security settings, verification of your NOTE: The icon functions...