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... sound from external speakers 114 No sound from headphones 115 Remote Control Problems 115 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 115 Video and Display Problems 116 If the display is blank 116 If the display is difficult to read 117 If only part of the display is readable 118 Drivers 118 What Is a Driver 118 Identifying Drivers 118...
... sound from external speakers 114 No sound from headphones 115 Remote Control Problems 115 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 115 Video and Display Problems 116 If the display is blank 116 If the display is difficult to read 117 If only part of the display is readable 118 Drivers 118 What Is a Driver 118 Identifying Drivers 118...
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...from being used in your computer or being in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to an electrical outlet, the computer checks... charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. For more information about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" on how you connect the computer to start charging if the battery light ...battery may lose data. To exit Sleep state, press the power button. Using a Battery 47 Close the display. - Press . Using the Sleep Power State Rather than shutting down your portable computer, use one of the...
...from being used in your computer or being in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to an electrical outlet, the computer checks... charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. For more information about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" on how you connect the computer to start charging if the battery light ...battery may lose data. To exit Sleep state, press the power button. Using a Battery 47 Close the display. - Press . Using the Sleep Power State Rather than shutting down your portable computer, use one of the...
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...of the audio cable in your computer, see Windows Help and Support. The Display Properties window appears. 2 Click Advanced. 3 Click the tab for a TV" on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for your video card. 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio...connect the TV 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 that the display settings are correct for a TV NOTE: To ensure...
...of the audio cable in your computer, see Windows Help and Support. The Display Properties window appears. 2 Click Advanced. 3 Click the tab for a TV" on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for your video card. 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio...connect the TV 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 that the display settings are correct for a TV NOTE: To ensure...
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... service is free and can be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Troubleshooting 89 When to test displays in the system setup program and is recommended that the device you want to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Enter system setup program, review...
... service is free and can be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Troubleshooting 89 When to test displays in the system setup program and is recommended that the device you want to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Enter system setup program, review...
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...down the error code and problem description exactly as it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the problem. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center provides service, support and system-specific information. When contacting Dell support, have your hardware configuration... click the Services tab at the top of the test and any error conditions encountered. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for tests run from the system setup program, memory, and various ...
...down the error code and problem description exactly as it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the problem. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center provides service, support and system-specific information. When contacting Dell support, have your hardware configuration... click the Services tab at the top of the test and any error conditions encountered. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for tests run from the system setup program, memory, and various ...
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... of network problems • Tutorials, setup wizards, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) to access your permission under warranty. The associate works with your computer through "Dell On Call." The Dell Network Assistant provides the following features: • Consolidated setup, alerting, and device status • Simplified tracking of networked devices through a visual display of network...
... of network problems • Tutorials, setup wizards, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) to access your permission under warranty. The associate works with your computer through "Dell On Call." The Dell Network Assistant provides the following features: • Consolidated setup, alerting, and device status • Simplified tracking of networked devices through a visual display of network...
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... the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs→ Accessories→ Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the display. Ensure that they appear on the external keyboard and verify that the IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the connector. C H E C K T H E K E Y... external keyboard. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 158). TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1...
... the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs→ Accessories→ Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the display. Ensure that they appear on the external keyboard and verify that the IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the connector. C H E C K T H E K E Y... external keyboard. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 158). TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1...
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...the Product Information Guide. Press to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are displayed instead of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). Ensure that the AC adapter is not lit. Troubleshooting... shutdown. If you may have a defective external keyboard. If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your ...
...the Product Information Guide. Press to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are displayed instead of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). Ensure that the AC adapter is not lit. Troubleshooting... shutdown. If you may have a defective external keyboard. If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your ...
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... from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to charge. Contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 157 as a lamp. Bypass power protection devices, power strips,... charge is below 0°C (32°F), the computer will not start. Printer Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 138). EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C A L O U T L E T - If the computer power light turns on, but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46. 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...
... from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to charge. Contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 157 as a lamp. Bypass power protection devices, power strips,... charge is below 0°C (32°F), the computer will not start. Printer Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 138). EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C A L O U T L E T - If the computer power light turns on, but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Contacting Dell" on page 46. 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...
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... resolution than your computer. 116 Troubleshooting R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 157 as needed. If the display is recommended that you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it is blank NOTE: If you attach an external...mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the ...
... resolution than your computer. 116 Troubleshooting R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 157 as needed. If the display is recommended that you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it is blank NOTE: If you attach an external...mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the ...
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...you are using a battery to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and then turn on . If you still have a display problem, but the display is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. If the AC adapter has a light, ...→ Display Settings. 2 Click the area you want to read AD J U S T T H E BRIGHTNESS - Troubleshooting 117 Press and the up- TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - CHECK THE BATTERY - CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Try different settings for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89, then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on ...
...you are using a battery to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and then turn on . If you still have a display problem, but the display is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. If the AC adapter has a light, ...→ Display Settings. 2 Click the area you want to read AD J U S T T H E BRIGHTNESS - Troubleshooting 117 Press and the up- TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - CHECK THE BATTERY - CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Try different settings for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89, then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on ...
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.... A driver is the source of the display is needed. You may contain drivers for your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Drivers What Is a Driver? Dell ships your computer to the computer. 2 Turn on your problem and, if necessary, update the driver.... 118 Troubleshooting If only part of your computer. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective.
.... A driver is the source of the display is needed. You may contain drivers for your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Drivers What Is a Driver? Dell ships your computer to the computer. 2 Turn on your problem and, if necessary, update the driver.... 118 Troubleshooting If only part of your computer. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective.
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...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 Drivers and Utilities media, continue to step 2. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and...If you want to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your ...
...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 Drivers and Utilities media, continue to step 2. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and...If you want to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your ...
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...by the BIOS, that establishes standards for PC Cards. Glossary 187 A single point on self-test - Plug-and-Play - If no problems are Plug and Play compliant. pre-boot execution environment - A physical storage area on the major computer components, such as logical drives.... PCMCIA - An I /O card adhering to be configured and started remotely. power-on a display screen. POST - processor - Also referred to your computer. PCI Express - PCI Express can contain multiple logical drives. Personal Computer Memory Card ...
...by the BIOS, that establishes standards for PC Cards. Glossary 187 A single point on self-test - Plug-and-Play - If no problems are Plug and Play compliant. pre-boot execution environment - A physical storage area on the major computer components, such as logical drives.... PCMCIA - An I /O card adhering to be configured and started remotely. power-on a display screen. POST - processor - Also referred to your computer. PCI Express - PCI Express can contain multiple logical drives. Personal Computer Memory Card ...
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... system administrator has assigned rights only to specific individuals. The sharpness and clarity of an image produced by a printer or displayed on the system board of your screen's horizontal lines are more likely to 100,000 MHz. radio frequency interference - The... jumper on a monitor. Some common implementations of independent disks - random-access memory - resolution - The primary temporary storage area for troubleshooting problems. 188 Glossary revolutions per minute. RTC - Battery-powered clock on a network in Hz, at the lower end of 10 kHz to ...
... system administrator has assigned rights only to specific individuals. The sharpness and clarity of an image produced by a printer or displayed on the system board of your screen's horizontal lines are more likely to 100,000 MHz. radio frequency interference - The... jumper on a monitor. Some common implementations of independent disks - random-access memory - resolution - The primary temporary storage area for troubleshooting problems. 188 Glossary revolutions per minute. RTC - Battery-powered clock on a network in Hz, at the lower end of 10 kHz to ...
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...-ray Disc, 56, 97 boot sequence, 170 brightness adjusting, 41 C carnet, 152 CD blank, 55 CD-RW drive problems, 97 drive problems, 97 Check Disk, 98 cleaning display, 172 keyboard, 172 media, 173 mouse, 173 touch pad, 173 computer crashes, 107-108 restore to previous operating state,... 123 slow performance, 99, 109 specifications, 159 stops responding, 107 connecting audio device, 59 Mobile Broadband network, 80 TV, 59 contacting Dell...
...-ray Disc, 56, 97 boot sequence, 170 brightness adjusting, 41 C carnet, 152 CD blank, 55 CD-RW drive problems, 97 drive problems, 97 Check Disk, 98 cleaning display, 172 keyboard, 172 media, 173 mouse, 173 touch pad, 173 computer crashes, 107-108 restore to previous operating state,... 123 slow performance, 99, 109 specifications, 159 stops responding, 107 connecting audio device, 59 Mobile Broadband network, 80 TV, 59 contacting Dell...
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...media, 91 starting from your hard drive, 90 Dell MediaDirect about, 26 problems, 108 Dell support site, 15 DellConnect, 154 Device Driver Rollback, 119 device latch release description, 36 device status lights description, 28 diagnostics Dell, 89 display adjusting brightness, 41 description, 26 resolution, 42 ...about, 118 identifying, 118 reinstalling, 119 Drivers and Utilities media, 13 about, 120 Dell Diagnostics, 89 drives problems, 97 See also hard drive See also optical drive DVD blank, 55 drive problems, 97 E End User License Agreement, 14 ergonomics information, 14 error messages, 100 ...
...media, 91 starting from your hard drive, 90 Dell MediaDirect about, 26 problems, 108 Dell support site, 15 DellConnect, 154 Device Driver Rollback, 119 device latch release description, 36 device status lights description, 28 diagnostics Dell, 89 display adjusting brightness, 41 description, 26 resolution, 42 ...about, 118 identifying, 118 reinstalling, 119 Drivers and Utilities media, 13 about, 120 Dell Diagnostics, 89 drives problems, 97 See also hard drive See also optical drive DVD blank, 55 drive problems, 97 E End User License Agreement, 14 ergonomics information, 14 error messages, 100 ...
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... 69 Mini-Card installing, 142 Mobile Broadband network connections, 80 problems, 110 See also wireless switch modem connector description, 35 monitor. See display N network find info, 13 installing WLAN Mini-Card, 142 Mobile Broadband (WWAN), 110 problems, 110 network connector description, 32 O operating system reinstalling Windows Vista... 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...
... 69 Mini-Card installing, 142 Mobile Broadband network connections, 80 problems, 110 See also wireless switch modem connector description, 35 monitor. See display N network find info, 13 installing WLAN Mini-Card, 142 Mobile Broadband (WWAN), 110 problems, 110 network connector description, 32 O operating system reinstalling Windows Vista... 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...
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...Q QuickSet Help, 16 R RAM. See display security cable slot description, 33 Service Tag, 14 SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module software problems, 108-109 software and hardware incompatibilities, 121 sound problems, 114 volume, 114 speakers problems, 114 volume, 114 specifications, 159 spyware,... 99, 109 stolen computer, 87 Subscriber Identity Module, 142 support contacting Dell, 158 support website, ...
...Q QuickSet Help, 16 R RAM. See display security cable slot description, 33 Service Tag, 14 SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module software problems, 108-109 software and hardware incompatibilities, 121 sound problems, 114 volume, 114 speakers problems, 114 volume, 114 specifications, 159 spyware,... 99, 109 stolen computer, 87 Subscriber Identity Module, 142 support contacting Dell, 158 support website, ...