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... 42 If the computer is turned on or in standby mode 43 If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode 43 Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help 43 Using Your Computer With a TV or Audio Device 44 Connecting a Composite Video Adapter 44 Connecting a Component ...Video Adapter 45 Connecting Audio/IR Blaster Adapter 45 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in Cyberlink PowerDVD 47 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver ...
... 42 If the computer is turned on or in standby mode 43 If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode 43 Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help 43 Using Your Computer With a TV or Audio Device 44 Connecting a Composite Video Adapter 44 Connecting a Component ...Video Adapter 45 Connecting Audio/IR Blaster Adapter 45 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in Cyberlink PowerDVD 47 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver ...
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... 86 10 Troubleshooting 87 Dell Technical Update Service 87 Dell Diagnostics 87 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 87 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 87 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . 88 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 89 Dell Support Utility 90 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 90 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 91...
... 86 10 Troubleshooting 87 Dell Technical Update Service 87 Dell Diagnostics 87 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 87 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 87 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . 88 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 89 Dell Support Utility 90 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 90 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 91...
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... Computer 117 Travel Tips 118 Traveling by Air 118 13 Reinstalling Software 119 Drivers 119 What Is a Driver 119 Identifying Drivers 119 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 120 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 122 Restoring Your Operating System 122 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 122 Using the Operating System Installation Media 124 14 Adding and...
... Computer 117 Travel Tips 118 Traveling by Air 118 13 Reinstalling Software 119 Drivers 119 What Is a Driver 119 Identifying Drivers 119 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 120 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 122 Restoring Your Operating System 122 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 122 Using the Operating System Installation Media 124 14 Adding and...
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...You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. You can be found at support.dell.com. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries....8226; Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can also use this disc to run the Dell™ Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your disc to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to ...
...You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. You can be found at support.dell.com. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries....8226; Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can also use this disc to run the Dell™ Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your disc to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to ...
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... in the taskbar. Computer documentation, details on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com, select your region or business USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, ... segment, and enter your computer and operating system and installs the Notebook System Software. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - NSS provides critical...
... in the taskbar. Computer documentation, details on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com, select your region or business USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, ... segment, and enter your computer and operating system and installs the Notebook System Software. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - NSS provides critical...
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... on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows XP" on page 124). After you ordered. Dell Media Center User's Guide Dell Premium Remote Control User's Guide This guide is already installed on support.dell.com. 14 Finding Information To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and ... available on your Operating System installation media (see "Dell QuickSet" on page 135. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. • Information on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled...
... on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows XP" on page 124). After you ordered. Dell Media Center User's Guide Dell Premium Remote Control User's Guide This guide is already installed on support.dell.com. 14 Finding Information To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and ... available on your Operating System installation media (see "Dell QuickSet" on page 135. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. • Information on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled...
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... keyboard will be solid blue. If pairing was successful. wait about three minutes for the operating system to load and the computer to initialize the drivers. 2 Press the wireless connection button on the left side of the computer base and hold until the Bluetooth light on the computer flashes. 1 1 wireless connection...
... keyboard will be solid blue. If pairing was successful. wait about three minutes for the operating system to load and the computer to initialize the drivers. 2 Press the wireless connection button on the left side of the computer base and hold until the Bluetooth light on the computer flashes. 1 1 wireless connection...
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... the pairing. The message Your mouse has been connected and is ready to restart the computer. Use the mouse to click Finish to initialize the drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on the Wizard. Each key on an external keyboard. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is complete. Using the Keyboard and Mouse...
... the pairing. The message Your mouse has been connected and is ready to restart the computer. Use the mouse to click Finish to initialize the drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on the Wizard. Each key on an external keyboard. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is complete. Using the Keyboard and Mouse...
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Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in Cyberlink PowerDVD NOTE: The Cyberlink S/PDIF setting is available only if Cyberlink PowerDVD is installed on your computer. 1 Click ... line input • Monaural/stereo microphones • External audio sources • MP3 players • Tape decks NOTE: Some video and audio cables for purchase from Dell. Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click Close...
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in Cyberlink PowerDVD NOTE: The Cyberlink S/PDIF setting is available only if Cyberlink PowerDVD is installed on your computer. 1 Click ... line input • Monaural/stereo microphones • External audio sources • MP3 players • Tape decks NOTE: Some video and audio cables for purchase from Dell. Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click Close...
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... Start→ Control Panel→ Display. 2 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 3 Try different settings for the monitor. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to use both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video... drivers must be displayed at the bottom of your display (known as an extension of the desktop may be visible. If you to offer the best ...
... Start→ Control Panel→ Display. 2 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 3 Try different settings for the monitor. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to use both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video... drivers must be displayed at the bottom of your display (known as an extension of the desktop may be visible. If you to offer the best ...
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..., the cable may arrive in the box in which your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. If you purchased a printer cable at the same...
..., the cable may arrive in the box in which your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. If you purchased a printer cable at the same...
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... a higher joule rating offers more protection. Compare joule ratings to your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures...
... a higher joule rating offers more protection. Compare joule ratings to your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures...
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...Device Manager Depending on the software installed on page 76. See "Connecting to step 12. 12 Turn on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. After 2 minutes, proceed to a WLAN" on your computer, different wireless configuration utilities may manage your ...names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Microsoft Windows XP operating system 76 Using Networks (LAN or Wireless) Connecting to a WLAN ...
...Device Manager Depending on the software installed on page 76. See "Connecting to step 12. 12 Turn on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. After 2 minutes, proceed to a WLAN" on your computer, different wireless configuration utilities may manage your ...names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Microsoft Windows XP operating system 76 Using Networks (LAN or Wireless) Connecting to a WLAN ...
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...checks in the Product Information Guide. See "Contacting Dell" on the computer. Ensure the keyboard is free and can start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive. Then... press . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin . Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell™ Technical Update service provides proactive...
...checks in the Product Information Guide. See "Contacting Dell" on the computer. Ensure the keyboard is free and can start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive. Then... press . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin . Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell™ Technical Update service provides proactive...
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...the Microsoft Windows desktop. to continue to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: The keyboard must be awake to run the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. The next steps change the boot sequence for your ...appropriate for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you receive the message: Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If the Pre-boot...
...the Microsoft Windows desktop. to continue to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: The keyboard must be awake to run the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. The next steps change the boot sequence for your ...appropriate for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you receive the message: Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If the Pre-boot...
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...point to Programs. 2 Click Dell Support and point to your computing environment. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is customized for your hardware configuration for all devices attached to Dell Support Settings. 3 Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar or from the Drivers and Utilities disc, remove the... disc. 5 When the tests are completed, if you to the Main Menu screen. The Dell Support icon in the left ...
...point to Programs. 2 Click Dell Support and point to your computing environment. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is customized for your hardware configuration for all devices attached to Dell Support Settings. 3 Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar or from the Drivers and Utilities disc, remove the... disc. 5 When the tests are completed, if you to the Main Menu screen. The Dell Support icon in the left ...
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... AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU. If necessary, install additional memory. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure ...that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. For more information, go to support...
... AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU. If necessary, install additional memory. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure ...that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. For more information, go to support...
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...the Print to the scanner and the computer. If the printer is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. R EINSTALL T H E PRINTER DRIVER - NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 104 ...ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. R EINSTALL T H E S C A N N E R DRIVER - CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that your scanner is listed, right-click the...
...the Print to the scanner and the computer. If the printer is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. R EINSTALL T H E PRINTER DRIVER - NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 104 ...ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. R EINSTALL T H E S C A N N E R DRIVER - CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that your scanner is listed, right-click the...
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..., such as a lamp. A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME C O N T R O L - Sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME C O N T R O L - Mouse Problems C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E IF U S I O) DRIVER - Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your speakers have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that the electrical outlet is...L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I N G A U S B M O U S E - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. Ensure that the sound is not muted. Press to eliminate distortion. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3...
..., such as a lamp. A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME C O N T R O L - Sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME C O N T R O L - Mouse Problems C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E IF U S I O) DRIVER - Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your speakers have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that the electrical outlet is...L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I N G A U S B M O U S E - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. Ensure that the sound is not muted. Press to eliminate distortion. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3...
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...to switch the video image to the display. 106 Troubleshooting See "Mouse Pairing Failed" on . R EINSTALL T H E TOUCH PAD DRIVER - CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on page 30. If your ...follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 29. C O M P U T E R B A S E D O E S N O T R E C O G N I Z E W I C A L O U T L E T - See "Pairing the Mouse" on page 120. See "System Setup Program" on . See "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the...
...to switch the video image to the display. 106 Troubleshooting See "Mouse Pairing Failed" on . R EINSTALL T H E TOUCH PAD DRIVER - CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on page 30. If your ...follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 29. C O M P U T E R B A S E D O E S N O T R E C O G N I Z E W I C A L O U T L E T - See "Pairing the Mouse" on page 120. See "System Setup Program" on . See "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the...