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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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... media may not be found at support.dell.com. You can be available in certain countries. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can also use this disc... to load any required drivers, including drivers required if your computer has a RAID controller (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87). NOTE: Additional information may be included ...
... media may not be found at support.dell.com. You can be available in certain countries. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can also use this disc... to load any required drivers, including drivers required if your computer has a RAID controller (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87). NOTE: Additional information may be included ...
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...real-time health scans of your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and ...user interface may vary depending on your operating system and support for correct operation of 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your region or business USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, ...
...real-time health scans of your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and ...user interface may vary depending on your operating system and support for correct operation of 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your region or business USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, ...
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... your Operating System installation media (see "Reinstalling Windows XP" on support.dell.com. 14 Finding Information Your operating system product key label is already installed on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition • Standard remote control instructions ...• Premium remote control instructions NOTE: The color of your installation media varies according to reinstall drivers...
... your Operating System installation media (see "Reinstalling Windows XP" on support.dell.com. 14 Finding Information Your operating system product key label is already installed on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition • Standard remote control instructions ...• Premium remote control instructions NOTE: The color of your installation media varies according to reinstall drivers...
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... connection button on the keyboard will be solid blue. 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...
... connection button on the keyboard will be solid blue. 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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...; To enable the keypad, press . Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is ready to initialize the drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on the Wizard. The message Your mouse has been connected and is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Power on...
...; To enable the keypad, press . Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is ready to initialize the drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on the Wizard. The message Your mouse has been connected and is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Power on...
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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. Cables and TV/digital audio adapter cables are used to connect: • 7.1 speakers • 5.1 speakers with your computer. Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows...
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. Cables and TV/digital audio adapter cables are used to connect: • 7.1 speakers • 5.1 speakers with your computer. Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows...
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...the amount of the desktop may be hard to use both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be visible. To view the rest of the current settings for the monitor. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the screen. This ...refresh rate. Press to your Dellinstalled operating system. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If you to read. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with your computer and use the touch pad to the closest supported values. check box, ...
...the amount of the desktop may be hard to use both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be visible. To view the rest of the current settings for the monitor. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the screen. This ...refresh rate. Press to your Dellinstalled operating system. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If you to read. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with your computer and use the touch pad to the closest supported values. check box, ...
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... a printer cable, so if 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 your computer with your computer was shipped. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer...
... a printer cable, so if 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 your computer with your computer was shipped. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer...
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If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power ...
If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power ...
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... that you connect to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to communicate with your wireless router to do the following in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 74....; Support website at support.dell.com. For information on the type of wireless network card installed in the user documentation for your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Microsoft Windows XP operating system 76 Using Networks (LAN or Wireless) ...
... that you connect to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to communicate with your wireless router to do the following in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 74....; Support website at support.dell.com. For information on the type of wireless network card installed in the user documentation for your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Microsoft Windows XP operating system 76 Using Networks (LAN or Wireless) ...
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...; logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down the computer. 2 Connect the computer to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 150. 1 Shut down your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Ensure the keyboard is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin any of...
...; logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down the computer. 2 Connect the computer to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 150. 1 Shut down your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Ensure the keyboard is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin any of...
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... appears, press immediately. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on page 150. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. Ensure the keyboard is detected, the computer stops and beeps. The next steps change ... • If a failure is awake by touching the touchpad. Then shut down and restart the computer. to continue to recognize the keystroke. to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: If you receive the message: Booting...
... appears, press immediately. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on page 150. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. Ensure the keyboard is detected, the computer stops and beeps. The next steps change ... • If a failure is awake by touching the touchpad. Then shut down and restart the computer. to continue to recognize the keystroke. to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: If you receive the message: Booting...
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... the device list in your taskbar: 1 Click the Start button and point to Programs. 2 Click Dell Support and point 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 click, double-...click, or right-click the icon. 90 Troubleshooting NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is installed on your computer and available from the Dell Support icon on the taskbar ...
... the device list in your taskbar: 1 Click the Start button and point to Programs. 2 Click Dell Support and point 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 click, double-...click, or right-click the icon. 90 Troubleshooting NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is installed on your computer and available from the Dell Support icon on the taskbar ...
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...modules to ensure that your program may require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for 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. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 129. • Run the Dell Diagnostics. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR ...
...modules to ensure that your program may require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for 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. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 129. • Run the Dell Diagnostics. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR ...
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... documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the Print to the scanner and the computer. 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. R EINSTALL... T H E S C A N N E R DRIVER - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 149) as a lamp. CHECK ...
... documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the Print to the scanner and the computer. 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. R EINSTALL... T H E S C A N N E R DRIVER - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 149) as a lamp. CHECK ...
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...and firmly reconnect the cable. Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I O) DRIVER - A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME C O N T R O L - NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen....not muted. Mouse Problems C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E IF U S I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. No sound from the speakers is working...
...and firmly reconnect the cable. Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I O) DRIVER - A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME C O N T R O L - NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen....not muted. Mouse Problems C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E IF U S I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. No sound from the speakers is working...
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... on. Ensure that the computer turns on. 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 N G S - CHECK THE BATTERY - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 120. Verify that the system setup program lists the correct ...device for the keyword standby in the Dell Diagnostics. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH...
... on. Ensure that the computer turns on. 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 N G S - CHECK THE BATTERY - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 120. Verify that the system setup program lists the correct ...device for the keyword standby in the Dell Diagnostics. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH...