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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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... information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can also use this disc to your computer. Use the Drivers and Utilities disc to load any required drivers, including drivers required if your computer has a RAID controller (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your disc to provide last-minute updates about technical...
... information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can also use this disc to your computer. Use the Drivers and Utilities disc to load any required drivers, including drivers required if your computer has a RAID controller (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your disc to provide last-minute updates about technical...
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...instructions on the screen. Upgrade information for correct operation of 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. USB devices. Frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - This support provides real-time health scans of your Dell computer. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information ... the operating system for Dell 3.5-inch 1 Go to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How to support.dell.com, select your region...
...instructions on the screen. Upgrade information for correct operation of 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. USB devices. Frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - This support provides real-time health scans of your Dell computer. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information ... the operating system for Dell 3.5-inch 1 Go to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How to support.dell.com, select your region...
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... of your Operating System installation media (see "Dell QuickSet" on page 135. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Find It Here • Information on support.dell.com. 14 Finding Information icon For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows XP" on your computer. What Are You Looking...
... of your Operating System installation media (see "Dell QuickSet" on page 135. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Find It Here • Information on support.dell.com. 14 Finding Information icon For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows XP" on your computer. What Are You Looking...
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... lights on the back of the keyboard and hold for 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 beeps before the pairing occurs. 4 Test the pairing by touching the touchpad to move the...
... lights on the back of the keyboard and hold for 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 beeps before the pairing occurs. 4 Test the pairing by touching the touchpad to move the...
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... position, and press the wireless (Bluetooth) connection button on the bottom of the mouse. 5 Click Next on the Wizard within 30 seconds to initialize the drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on the mouse will stop blinking and continue to light for the operating system to load and the computer to complete the...
... position, and press the wireless (Bluetooth) connection button on the bottom of the mouse. 5 Click Next on the Wizard within 30 seconds to initialize the drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on the mouse will stop blinking and continue to light for the operating system to load and the computer to complete the...
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... Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click Close. 6 Click OK. 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 preference.../stereo microphones • External audio sources • MP3 players • Tape decks NOTE: Some video and audio cables for purchase from Dell. Setting Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones NOTE: The CL headphone feature is available only if Cyberlink PowerDVD is installed on your computer. ...
... Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click Close. 6 Click OK. 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 preference.../stereo microphones • External audio sources • MP3 players • Tape decks NOTE: Some video and audio cables for purchase from Dell. Setting Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones NOTE: The CL headphone feature is available only if Cyberlink PowerDVD is installed on your computer. ...
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...can attach an external monitor or projector 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 viewable work space. 1 Connect the external monitor, TV, or projector to offer the best performance... the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the computer. 2 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Display. 3 In the Display Properties window, click the ...
...can attach an external monitor or projector 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 viewable work space. 1 Connect the external monitor, TV, or projector to offer the best performance... the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the computer. 2 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Display. 3 In the Display Properties window, click the ...
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... operating system setup before you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came 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. See the documentation that it is turned on...
... operating system setup before you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came 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. See the documentation that it is turned on...
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... surge protection help prevent damage to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions. 1 3 2 1 USB connector...
... surge protection help prevent damage to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions. 1 3 2 1 USB connector...
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... and wait for at least 2 minutes for the broadband modem to step 12. 12 Turn on the Dell™ Support website at least 2 minutes for at support.dell.com. The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless... • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Microsoft Windows XP operating system 76 Using Networks (LAN or Wireless) After 2 minutes, proceed to stabilize. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a WLAN, ensure that is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or...
... and wait for at least 2 minutes for the broadband modem to step 12. 12 Turn on the Dell™ Support website at least 2 minutes for at support.dell.com. The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless... • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Microsoft Windows XP operating system 76 Using Networks (LAN or Wireless) After 2 minutes, proceed to stabilize. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a WLAN, ensure that is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or...
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... you experience a problem with your hard drive. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Troubleshooting 87 Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. See "Contacting Dell" on page 150. 1 Shut down your computer. NOTE: The keyboard...
... you experience a problem with your hard drive. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Troubleshooting 87 Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. See "Contacting Dell" on page 150. 1 Shut down your computer. NOTE: The keyboard...
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...drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start -up, the computer boots according to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you want to the devices specified in system setup. 3 When... run . 88 Troubleshooting to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2 Shut down your hard drive. NOTE: The ...
...drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start -up, the computer boots according to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you want to the devices specified in system setup. 3 When... run . 88 Troubleshooting to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2 Shut down your hard drive. NOTE: The ...
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...to the Main Menu screen. Accessing the Dell Support Utility Access the Dell Support Utility from the Dell Support icon on the taskbar or from the Start button. The Dell Support Utility is installed on the taskbar option is not available from the Drivers and Utilities disc, remove the disc. 5... When the tests are completed, if you click, double-click, or right-click the icon. 90 Troubleshooting Allows you to support.dell.com and download the software. The Dell Support icon in the taskbar ...
...to the Main Menu screen. Accessing the Dell Support Utility Access the Dell Support Utility from the Dell Support icon on the taskbar or from the Start button. The Dell Support Utility is installed on the taskbar option is not available from the Drivers and Utilities disc, remove the disc. 5... When the tests are completed, if you click, double-click, or right-click the icon. 90 Troubleshooting Allows you to support.dell.com and download the software. The Dell Support icon in the taskbar ...
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.... For more information, go to run successfully, the error condition is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 149) as you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your program ...upgrade) to see "Diagnostics Checklist" on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to support.dell.com and search for minimum memory requirements. Memory Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see if that resolves the problem. • See...
.... For more information, go to run successfully, the error condition is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 149) as you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your program ...upgrade) to see "Diagnostics Checklist" on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to support.dell.com and search for minimum memory requirements. Memory Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see if that resolves the problem. • See...
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.... RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN. For a parallel printer, ensure that the electrical outlet is USB. R EINSTALL T H E S C A N N E R DRIVER - If the printer is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. R EINSTALL T H E PRINTER DRIVER - CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the Print to the...
.... RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN. For a parallel printer, ensure that the electrical outlet is USB. R EINSTALL T H E S C A N N E R DRIVER - If the printer is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. R EINSTALL T H E PRINTER DRIVER - CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the Print to the...
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... disabled when headphones are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to check for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 120. No sound from the speakers is working by testing it for interference. Mouse Problems C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B ... J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I N G A U S B M O U S E - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O) DRIVER - If you did not turn the player volume down the computer. Double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting...
... disabled when headphones are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to check for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 120. No sound from the speakers is working by testing it for interference. Mouse Problems C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B ... J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I N G A U S B M O U S E - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O) DRIVER - If you did not turn the player volume down the computer. Double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting...
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...operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics. Video and Display Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 109. (The computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without..., and open it with the computer. Search for the pointing device option. See "System Setup Program" on page 87) as a lamp. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 30. R EINSTALL T H E TOUCH PAD DRIVER - 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 R E L E S S M O U S E - CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - TEST THE ELECTRICAL...
...operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics. Video and Display Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 109. (The computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without..., and open it with the computer. Search for the pointing device option. See "System Setup Program" on page 87) as a lamp. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 30. R EINSTALL T H E TOUCH PAD DRIVER - 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 R E L E S S M O U S E - CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - TEST THE ELECTRICAL...