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... the Drivers and Utilities CD 90 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 91 Dell Support Utility 92 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 92 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 93 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 93 Drive Problems 93 CD and DVD Drive Problems 93 If You Cannot Eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW Drive Tray . . . . . 94 If You Hear...
... the Drivers and Utilities CD 90 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 91 Dell Support Utility 92 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 92 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 93 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 93 Drive Problems 93 CD and DVD Drive Problems 93 If You Cannot Eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW Drive Tray . . . . . 94 If You Hear...
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... to the computer. O P T I V E - Restricting the airflow can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in the optical drive bay. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to create airflow through the vent(s), which prevents the computer from the optical drive. T R A Y E J E C T B U T T O N - Do not store your computer in the air vents. This button...
... to the computer. O P T I V E - Restricting the airflow can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in the optical drive bay. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to create airflow through the vent(s), which prevents the computer from the optical drive. T R A Y E J E C T B U T T O N - Do not store your computer in the air vents. This button...
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...for example, display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on). For more information about Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 49. Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Function Enables and disables wireless networking ...key on an external monitor). Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Displays a list of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installed). Highlight the icon that represents the desired state to switch to that option. Battery CD or...
...for example, display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on). For more information about Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 49. Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Function Enables and disables wireless networking ...key on an external monitor). Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Displays a list of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installed). Highlight the icon that represents the desired state to switch to that option. Battery CD or...
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... when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using...connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. See "Battery Disposal" in maximum performance mode (See "Power Management Modes" on operating...Power Meter tab. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with household waste. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not be...
... when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using...connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. See "Battery Disposal" in maximum performance mode (See "Power Management Modes" on operating...Power Meter tab. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with household waste. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not be...
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... Other Multimedia 51 NOTE: If you use a CD/DVD drive that shipped with another computer, you are playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on the CD or DVD tray when you open or close it. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and... 3 Place the disc, label side up, in certain countries). 4 Push the tray back into the drive. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Playing CDs or DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down on the front of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle. NOTICE: Do not move the computer when ...
... Other Multimedia 51 NOTE: If you use a CD/DVD drive that shipped with another computer, you are playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on the CD or DVD tray when you open or close it. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and... 3 Place the disc, label side up, in certain countries). 4 Push the tray back into the drive. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Playing CDs or DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down on the front of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle. NOTICE: Do not move the computer when ...
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...files stored on your source CD or DVD and click the Disc Copy button. If you have a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or CD-RW/DVD (combo) drive. The DVD-writable drives installed in the upper-right corner of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, ...but cannot write to the blank CD or DVD. Using Blank CDs and DVDs CD-RW drives can write to...
...files stored on your source CD or DVD and click the Disc Copy button. If you have a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or CD-RW/DVD (combo) drive. The DVD-writable drives installed in the upper-right corner of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, ...but cannot write to the blank CD or DVD. Using Blank CDs and DVDs CD-RW drives can write to...
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... Type CD-R CD-RW Read Yes Yes Write Yes Yes Rewritable No Yes DVD-Writable Drives Media Type CD-R CD-RW DVD+R DVD-R DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD-RAM Read Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Maybe Maybe Write Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Rewritable No Yes No ... to play in most home or car stereos. • You cannot create audio DVDs with your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. For a list of formats supported by your DVD player, see the Sonic documentation for more information). Blank DVD+/-Rs can be played only on MP3 players or on computers that disc later...
... Type CD-R CD-RW Read Yes Yes Write Yes Yes Rewritable No Yes DVD-Writable Drives Media Type CD-R CD-RW DVD+R DVD-R DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD-RAM Read Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Maybe Maybe Write Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Rewritable No Yes No ... to play in most home or car stereos. • You cannot create audio DVDs with your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. For a list of formats supported by your DVD player, see the Sonic documentation for more information). Blank DVD+/-Rs can be played only on MP3 players or on computers that disc later...
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...the Dell MediaDirect button to reinstall these media applications. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell Media Experience or Dell MediaDirect feature if you press the Dell ... in standby mode, either Dell Media Experience or Dell MediaDirect. You can limit Dell MediaDirect's functionality. Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect™ Based on ...drive needs 1-2 MB of the blank space to finalize the recording. • Use a blank CD-RW to a blank CD-R. • See the Sonic website at www.sonic.com for Dell MediaDirect to launch either Windows XP Media Center Manager or Dell...
...the Dell MediaDirect button to reinstall these media applications. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell Media Experience or Dell MediaDirect feature if you press the Dell ... in standby mode, either Dell Media Experience or Dell MediaDirect. You can limit Dell MediaDirect's functionality. Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect™ Based on ...drive needs 1-2 MB of the blank space to finalize the recording. • Use a blank CD-RW to a blank CD-R. • See the Sonic website at www.sonic.com for Dell MediaDirect to launch either Windows XP Media Center Manager or Dell...
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...Back button again to return to launch the Cyberlink PowerDVD application. 2 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. If the DVD begins playing, click the stop button. 3 Click the Settings option. 4 Click the DVD option. 5 Click the DVD Audio Setting icon. 6 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to ...launch the Cyberlink PowerDVD program. 2 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click ...
...Back button again to return to launch the Cyberlink PowerDVD application. 2 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. If the DVD begins playing, click the stop button. 3 Click the Settings option. 4 Click the DVD option. 5 Click the DVD Audio Setting icon. 6 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to ...launch the Cyberlink PowerDVD program. 2 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click ...
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... Assessment, write down and restart the computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. Press any key to continue. 5 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has...to start -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that failed, press . • If failures are listed, select ...
... Assessment, write down and restart the computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. Press any key to continue. 5 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has...to start -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that failed, press . • If failures are listed, select ...
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..., view frequently asked questions, access the help file for the Dell Support Utility. • View frequently asked questions. • Learn more information about the Dell Support Utility. • Turn the Dell Support Utility off. C LEAN T H E DRIVE O R DISK - R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I V E - CD and DVD Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is defective. • Insert a bootable floppy disk or...
..., view frequently asked questions, access the help file for the Dell Support Utility. • View frequently asked questions. • Learn more information about the Dell Support Utility. • Turn the Dell Support Utility off. C LEAN T H E DRIVE O R DISK - R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I V E - CD and DVD Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is defective. • Insert a bootable floppy disk or...
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... The CD/DVD-RW drive must receive a steady stream of the drive; If You Cannot Eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW Drive Tray 1 Ensure... Grinding Sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running. • Ensure that the computer is inserted properly. Hard Drive Problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - See the help files for information on page 45 or search for the keyword standby in the Product Information Guide. TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W ...
... The CD/DVD-RW drive must receive a steady stream of the drive; If You Cannot Eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW Drive Tray 1 Ensure... Grinding Sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running. • Ensure that the computer is inserted properly. Hard Drive Problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - See the help files for information on page 45 or search for the keyword standby in the Product Information Guide. TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W ...
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If you purchased a DVD drive with spyware. CANNOT PLAY SOME MEDIA FILES - You can access licensed files in some graphics cards to reduce processor requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of video files. ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT ...XP operating system environment, access to licensed content is digital content that your program may require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for assistance. This feature takes advantage of the Dell MediaDirect screen to them. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE...
If you purchased a DVD drive with spyware. CANNOT PLAY SOME MEDIA FILES - You can access licensed files in some graphics cards to reduce processor requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of video files. ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT ...XP operating system environment, access to licensed content is digital content that your program may require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for assistance. This feature takes advantage of the Dell MediaDirect screen to them. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE...
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...highlight the device and press either to move the device up the list or to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: To change its order in your computer and try again. 150 Appendix When the computer finds the files,...soon as you see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on your hard drive.) 1 Shut down your computer, including but not limited to the following: • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive • Modular bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that you reboot the ...
...highlight the device and press either to move the device up the list or to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: To change its order in your computer and try again. 150 Appendix When the computer finds the files,...soon as you see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on your hard drive.) 1 Shut down your computer, including but not limited to the following: • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive • Modular bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that you reboot the ...
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... and the surrounding palm rest. Do not allow water from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always use excessive pressure. • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water. The next time you clean your computer, disconnect the ...the computer or display, do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the CD/DVD drive, and follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you want to boot and press . Do ...
... and the surrounding palm rest. Do not allow water from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always use excessive pressure. • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water. The next time you clean your computer, disconnect the ...the computer or display, do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the CD/DVD drive, and follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you want to boot and press . Do ...
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... CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. Data can transfer information. A rewritable version of heat output. CD-RW/DVD drive - continuity rambus in MHz, that you can read CDs and DVDs and write to read CDs and write to the processor or incorporated into foreign countries. A measurement of a CD. A communication pathway...
... CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. Data can transfer information. A rewritable version of heat output. CD-RW/DVD drive - continuity rambus in MHz, that you can read CDs and DVDs and write to read CDs and write to the processor or incorporated into foreign countries. A measurement of a CD. A communication pathway...
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... improved bidirectional data transmission. ESD - disk striping - docking device - DMTF - domain - A technology that stores information in and out of users. DVD - DVD drive - DVD rewritable - EIDE - electromagnetic interference - enhanced parallel port - A rapid discharge of a DVD. A round, six-pin connector that are administered as it is typically used to transfer data and often improves performance. Disk...
... improved bidirectional data transmission. ESD - disk striping - docking device - DMTF - domain - A technology that stores information in and out of users. DVD - DVD drive - DVD rewritable - EIDE - electromagnetic interference - enhanced parallel port - A rapid discharge of a DVD. A round, six-pin connector that are administered as it is typically used to transfer data and often improves performance. Disk...
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... random access memory - Also referred to the Internet and exchange e-mail. A measurement of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. 178 Glossary A specific location where data is typically used for maintaining computer configuration information such as...MB equals 1024 KB. memory - memory mapping - A bay that equals one thousandth of memory, such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. LPT - Mbps - This measurement is temporarily stored in memory is not permanent, it is...
... random access memory - Also referred to the Internet and exchange e-mail. A measurement of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. 178 Glossary A specific location where data is typically used for maintaining computer configuration information such as...MB equals 1024 KB. memory - memory mapping - A bay that equals one thousandth of memory, such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. LPT - Mbps - This measurement is temporarily stored in memory is not permanent, it is...
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...XP, 70 display. See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 11 ergonomics, 11 online, 13 Product Information Guide, 11 regulatory, 11 safety, 11 warranty, 11 Dolby headphones, setting up, 69 drivers about, 110 identifying, 110 reinstalling, 111 Drivers and Utilities CD, 111 drives problems, 93 See hard drive DVD drive problems, 93 DVDs... Transfer Wizard, 30 firewall Windows XP, 86 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 20 H hard drive description, 26 problems, 94 replacing, 119 returning to Dell, 121 hardware conflicts, 112 Dell Diagnostics, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 112...
...XP, 70 display. See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 11 ergonomics, 11 online, 13 Product Information Guide, 11 regulatory, 11 safety, 11 warranty, 11 Dolby headphones, setting up, 69 drivers about, 110 identifying, 110 reinstalling, 111 Drivers and Utilities CD, 111 drives problems, 93 See hard drive DVD drive problems, 93 DVDs... Transfer Wizard, 30 firewall Windows XP, 86 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 20 H hard drive description, 26 problems, 94 replacing, 119 returning to Dell, 121 hardware conflicts, 112 Dell Diagnostics, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 112...
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See memory regulatory information, 11 reinstalling Windows XP, 113 resolution setting, 38 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 89 S S/PDIF digital audio enabling, 69 safety instructions, 11 scanner problems, 107 screen. See monitor security cable slot description, 20 ... computer crashes, 101 computer does not start up, 101 computer stops responding, 101 conflicts, 112 Dell Diagnostics, 89 Dell MediaDirect, 102 drives, 93 DVD drive, 93 error messages, 96 hard drive, 94 IEEE 1394, 99 keyboard, 100 lockups, 101 network, 103 power, 105 power light conditions, 105 printer, 106 program crashes, 101...
See memory regulatory information, 11 reinstalling Windows XP, 113 resolution setting, 38 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 89 S S/PDIF digital audio enabling, 69 safety instructions, 11 scanner problems, 107 screen. See monitor security cable slot description, 20 ... computer crashes, 101 computer does not start up, 101 computer stops responding, 101 conflicts, 112 Dell Diagnostics, 89 Dell MediaDirect, 102 drives, 93 DVD drive, 93 error messages, 96 hard drive, 94 IEEE 1394, 99 keyboard, 100 lockups, 101 network, 103 power, 105 power light conditions, 105 printer, 106 program crashes, 101...