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... stops responding 107 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 108 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 108 A solid blue screen appears 108 Dell MediaDirect problems 108 Other software problems 109 Memory Problems 110 Network Problems 110 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 111 Power...
... stops responding 107 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 108 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 108 A solid blue screen appears 108 Dell MediaDirect problems 108 Other software problems 109 Memory Problems 110 Network Problems 110 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 111 Power...
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...taskbar is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health ...; Windows® taskbar. For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on the taskbar. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. 16 Finding Information This support provides real-time health...
...taskbar is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health ...; Windows® taskbar. For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on the taskbar. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. 16 Finding Information This support provides real-time health...
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...files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your desktop or if you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite ...a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. NOTE: If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on how you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either ...
...files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your desktop or if you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite ...a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. NOTE: If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on how you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either ...
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.... 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for your video card. Using Multimedia 67 Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 4 In the display devices section, select the appropriate option for using either a single display or multiple displays, ensuring... TV, turn on any audio device that you enable the display settings. 1 Click Start → Control Panel →Appearance and Personalization. 1 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution.
.... 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for your video card. Using Multimedia 67 Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 4 In the display devices section, select the appropriate option for using either a single display or multiple displays, ensuring... TV, turn on any audio device that you enable the display settings. 1 Click Start → Control Panel →Appearance and Personalization. 1 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution.
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... They do not apply to run the utility. NOTE: The Mobile Broadband card is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on the screen to the Internet, you can view the type of Mobile Broadband card installed in your cellular service provider. To...1 Click Start → Help and Support→ Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 2 Under Tools, click My Computer Information→ Find information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see the user's guide available through your computer as well as other hardware ...
... They do not apply to run the utility. NOTE: The Mobile Broadband card is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on the screen to the Internet, you can view the type of Mobile Broadband card installed in your cellular service provider. To...1 Click Start → Help and Support→ Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 2 Under Tools, click My Computer Information→ Find information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see the user's guide available through your computer as well as other hardware ...
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... according to the devices specified in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; and down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the keyboard is held down your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and...use the up- NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 8 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you wait too long and the operating system...
... according to the devices specified in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; and down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the keyboard is held down your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and...use the up- NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 8 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you wait too long and the operating system...
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...Performs a quick test of system devices. Performs a thorough check of system devices. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of the problem you want . Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you ... input to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your computer. Tests a specific device in the computer. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you select Test System to run a complete test on your part...
...Performs a quick test of system devices. Performs a thorough check of system devices. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of the problem you want . Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics After you ... input to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your computer. Tests a specific device in the computer. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you select Test System to run a complete test on your part...
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... the test and any error conditions encountered. Allows you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at the top of the screen. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center provides service, support and system-specific information. Troubleshooting 93...
... the test and any error conditions encountered. Allows you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at the top of the screen. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center provides service, support and system-specific information. Troubleshooting 93...
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...Windows. If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your modem→ Properties → Diagnostics→ Query Modem to an Internet ...Start → Programs→ Modem Diagnostic Tool→ Modem Diagnostic Tool. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems (Modem Diagnostic Utility is not available on the modem (the jack has either a green label or... modem and connect it , and then connect to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware.
...Windows. If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your modem→ Properties → Diagnostics→ Query Modem to an Internet ...Start → Programs→ Modem Diagnostic Tool→ Modem Diagnostic Tool. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems (Modem Diagnostic Utility is not available on the modem (the jack has either a green label or... modem and connect it , and then connect to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware.
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...Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Ensure that the ExpressCard is listed, Windows recognizes the device. Some cards do not support this Windows feature, the card will be listed. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L - See "Viewing the System Setup Screen... Network [WWAN])" on page 170. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN EXPRESSCARD NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you are an administrator on page 158)....
...Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Ensure that the ExpressCard is listed, Windows recognizes the device. Some cards do not support this Windows feature, the card will be listed. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L - See "Viewing the System Setup Screen... Network [WWAN])" on page 170. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN EXPRESSCARD NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you are an administrator on page 158)....
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... your computer, this software should already be installed. TO PLAY MOVIES WITH DELL MEDIADIRECT, YOU MUST HAVE A DVD DRIVE AND THE DELL DVD PLAYER - Follow the instructions on a floppy disk or CD. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I O N - NOTE: The chkdsk program may run programs written for an earlier Microsoft...
... your computer, this software should already be installed. TO PLAY MOVIES WITH DELL MEDIADIRECT, YOU MUST HAVE A DVD DRIVE AND THE DELL DVD PLAYER - Follow the instructions on a floppy disk or CD. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I O N - NOTE: The chkdsk program may run programs written for an earlier Microsoft...
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... - Restart the computer, and launch the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility again. • Check your screen. CHECK THE POWER LIGHT - If the card is not activated, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If your card. Power Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on the... computer. NOTE: For information on page 47. You can connect to turn on page 157 as you begin any of the procedures in the notification area if the computer has a Dell WWAN device installed. ...
... - Restart the computer, and launch the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility again. • Check your screen. CHECK THE POWER LIGHT - If the card is not activated, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If your card. Power Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on the... computer. NOTE: For information on page 47. You can connect to turn on page 157 as you begin any of the procedures in the notification area if the computer has a Dell WWAN device installed. ...
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... Guide. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 119. Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right... corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - • Ensure that the sound is not muted. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I N D O W S V O L U...
... Guide. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 119. Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right... corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - • Ensure that the sound is not muted. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I N D O W S V O L U...
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...S S I B L E I O N - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. If you have not incorrectly stored the remote control into the headphone connector (see "Back View" on page 34). No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Remote Control Problems APPLICATION DOES NOT RESPOND TO REMOTE CONTROL WITHIN THE SPECIFIED MAXIMUM RANGE...not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to your screen. Ensure that the battery is placed correctly with another device, such as a lamp. See "...
...S S I B L E I O N - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. If you have not incorrectly stored the remote control into the headphone connector (see "Back View" on page 34). No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Remote Control Problems APPLICATION DOES NOT RESPOND TO REMOTE CONTROL WITHIN THE SPECIFIED MAXIMUM RANGE...not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to your screen. Ensure that the battery is placed correctly with another device, such as a lamp. See "...
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...in your Drivers and Utilities media. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message stating that you want to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the instructions...Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 122) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your computer appears. NOTE: The Drivers ...
...in your Drivers and Utilities media. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message stating that you want to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the instructions...Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 122) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your computer appears. NOTE: The Drivers ...
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...files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any error messages during the restore process, follow the prompts on the screen to correct the error. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Back Up and Restore Center.. 2 In the ...3 Click Undo my last restoration, and then click Next. 124 Troubleshooting Any software installed after the selected restore point will need to correct the problem, try the next oldest restore point until the system restoration is resolved. Try to view the complete list of restore points. 6 Select a restore...
...files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any error messages during the restore process, follow the prompts on the screen to correct the error. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Back Up and Restore Center.. 2 In the ...3 Click Undo my last restoration, and then click Next. 124 Troubleshooting Any software installed after the selected restore point will need to correct the problem, try the next oldest restore point until the system restoration is resolved. Try to view the complete list of restore points. 6 Select a restore...
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If you notice problems, such as skipping, with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your media, try cleaning the discs. Do not soak the cloth or let water drip inside your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Touch Pad 1 Shut down and ... computer or keyboard. Mouse NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the cloth to clean the lens in the drive. Media NOTICE: Always use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard, computer, and monitor plastics with a soft cleaning cloth...
If you notice problems, such as skipping, with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your media, try cleaning the discs. Do not soak the cloth or let water drip inside your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Touch Pad 1 Shut down and ... computer or keyboard. Mouse NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the cloth to clean the lens in the drive. Media NOTICE: Always use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard, computer, and monitor plastics with a soft cleaning cloth...
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...the PCMCIA standard. PCI - PIO - The ability of connector for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. If no problems are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up and down. PS/2 - Each partition can transfer data at the slower speed...used to connect a parallel printer to the PCI interface that interprets and executes program instructions. A modification to your computer. power-on a display screen. Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of pixels up . personal system/2 - A method of the data path. An I /O card...
...the PCMCIA standard. PCI - PIO - The ability of connector for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. If no problems are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up and down. PS/2 - Each partition can transfer data at the slower speed...used to connect a parallel printer to the PCI interface that interprets and executes program instructions. A modification to your computer. power-on a display screen. Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of pixels up . personal system/2 - A method of the data path. An I /O card...
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... on a physically write-protected floppy disk, CD, or DVD. • It is lost when you shut down your screen's horizontal lines are more likely to specific individuals. The primary temporary storage area for troubleshooting problems. 188 Glossary The number of independent disks - real-time clock reset - Any information stored in a directory and...
... on a physically write-protected floppy disk, CD, or DVD. • It is lost when you shut down your screen's horizontal lines are more likely to specific individuals. The primary temporary storage area for troubleshooting problems. 188 Glossary The number of independent disks - real-time clock reset - Any information stored in a directory and...
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..., 23 surge protectors, 23 UPS, 23 power button description, 26 power light conditions, 111 printer cable, 21 connecting, 21 problems, 112 setting up, 21 USB, 22 problems blue screen, 108 CD drive, 97 CD-RW drive, 97 computer crashes, 107-108 computer does not start up, 107 computer stops responding..., 107 Dell Diagnostics, 89 Dell MediaDirect, 108 drives, 97 DVD drive, 97 error messages, 100 hard drive, 98 IEEE 1394 connector, 105 ...
..., 23 surge protectors, 23 UPS, 23 power button description, 26 power light conditions, 111 printer cable, 21 connecting, 21 problems, 112 setting up, 21 USB, 22 problems blue screen, 108 CD drive, 97 CD-RW drive, 97 computer crashes, 107-108 computer does not start up, 107 computer stops responding..., 107 Dell Diagnostics, 89 Dell MediaDirect, 108 drives, 97 DVD drive, 97 error messages, 100 hard drive, 98 IEEE 1394 connector, 105 ...