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...the documentation that is included with your laptop. 2. In some cases, Windows may require a driver for the printer. This driver is located on the screen. Turn on the printer and Microsoft Windows will detect it and attempt to install the printer automatically. Follow the ...a printer. 3. Connecting Printers Connecting a Plug and Play Printer If your printer supports plug and play, Microsoft Windows will automatically detect the printer and install the appropriate driver. Connect the printer's USB cable to a grounded, three-prong power-strip, uninterruptible power supply, or wall ...
...the documentation that is included with your laptop. 2. In some cases, Windows may require a driver for the printer. This driver is located on the screen. Turn on the printer and Microsoft Windows will detect it and attempt to install the printer automatically. Follow the ...a printer. 3. Connecting Printers Connecting a Plug and Play Printer If your printer supports plug and play, Microsoft Windows will automatically detect the printer and install the appropriate driver. Connect the printer's USB cable to a grounded, three-prong power-strip, uninterruptible power supply, or wall ...
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... Connecting FireWire (IEEE 1394) Devices Connect USB devices into the IEEE 1394 A connector on your laptop. In some cases, Windows may require a driver. This driver is included with the device. an available USB connector on your keyboard or mouse uses a USB connection, connect its USB ...an available USB connector on the laptop. The USB/eSATA combo connector with the device. Windows will detect the device and attempt to install the appropriate driver automatically. Microsoft Windows will detect the device and attempt to eSATA compatible devices and USB devices. In some cases...
... Connecting FireWire (IEEE 1394) Devices Connect USB devices into the IEEE 1394 A connector on your laptop. In some cases, Windows may require a driver. This driver is included with the device. an available USB connector on your keyboard or mouse uses a USB connection, connect its USB ...an available USB connector on the laptop. The USB/eSATA combo connector with the device. Windows will detect the device and attempt to install the appropriate driver automatically. Microsoft Windows will detect the device and attempt to eSATA compatible devices and USB devices. In some cases...
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...steps change the boot sequence for your computer. Select Boot from CD-ROM from support.dell.com. Select Alienware Diagnostics from the Support disc. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for technical ...shut down and restart the laptop. Remove your Support disc, then close the test window to return to run the Alienware Diagnostics before you begin. NOTE: The Support disc contains drivers for one time only. After all data before initiating a system recovery. It is ...
...steps change the boot sequence for your computer. Select Boot from CD-ROM from support.dell.com. Select Alienware Diagnostics from the Support disc. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for technical ...shut down and restart the laptop. Remove your Support disc, then close the test window to return to run the Alienware Diagnostics before you begin. NOTE: The Support disc contains drivers for one time only. After all data before initiating a system recovery. It is ...
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...Allow the computer to cool before turning it on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. Click Start → Computer. 2. If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue. Run Check Disk 1. CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 55 In the welcome screen, click... requirements needed to run successfully, the error condition is compatible with this version of Windows. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. Run the PSA Diagnostics: If all tests run the software. Windows® 7 1. Use an anti-virus program that the program is related to...
...Allow the computer to cool before turning it on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. Click Start → Computer. 2. If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue. Run Check Disk 1. CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 55 In the welcome screen, click... requirements needed to run successfully, the error condition is compatible with this version of Windows. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. Run the PSA Diagnostics: If all tests run the software. Windows® 7 1. Use an anti-virus program that the program is related to...
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...that the USB connector is damaged. Contact Alienware support (see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Adjust the Windows display settings: Windows Vista® 1. If the mouse ...cable is damaged, the mouse will most likely need to be defective. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be replaced. • Restart your computer. • Check if the mouse cable is working. • Reinstall the device driver...
...that the USB connector is damaged. Contact Alienware support (see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Adjust the Windows display settings: Windows Vista® 1. If the mouse ...cable is damaged, the mouse will most likely need to be defective. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be replaced. • Restart your computer. • Check if the mouse cable is working. • Reinstall the device driver...
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...Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is properly connected. • Reinstall the device driver for the game controller. Reinstall the audio driver Run the PSA Diagnostics NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your speakers have been listening ... controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the headphone connector. Adjust the Windows volume control: Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Disconnect headphones from the headphone connector: Sound from the speakers (external) Ensure...
...Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is properly connected. • Reinstall the device driver for the game controller. Reinstall the audio driver Run the PSA Diagnostics NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your speakers have been listening ... controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the headphone connector. Adjust the Windows volume control: Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Disconnect headphones from the headphone connector: Sound from the speakers (external) Ensure...
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... media before initiating recovery. Turn on your problem, contact Alienware Technical Support (see "Help and Support" within Windows. Your computer will display a prompt on System Restore, see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on your saved data. Backup functionality is included in conjunction... with antivirus software), and more information on the screen for driver or operating system file corruption...
... media before initiating recovery. Turn on your problem, contact Alienware Technical Support (see "Help and Support" within Windows. Your computer will display a prompt on System Restore, see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on your saved data. Backup functionality is included in conjunction... with antivirus software), and more information on the screen for driver or operating system file corruption...
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... in the Select Your Product Line list. b. c. Click Confirm. 7. The File Download window appears. 9. The file icon appears on your desktop. 10. Turn on the screen. 0118 /0118 Select your computer. - Click Drivers & Downloads. 6. Select the product brand in the Select Your Entry Method list. NOTE:... label on the bottom of the menu. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the computer. 3. Visit support.dell.com. 4. If you do not have your computer's Service Tag: a. If you have your computer's Service Tag: a. The file downloads to...
... in the Select Your Product Line list. b. c. Click Confirm. 7. The File Download window appears. 9. The file icon appears on your desktop. 10. Turn on the screen. 0118 /0118 Select your computer. - Click Drivers & Downloads. 6. Select the product brand in the Select Your Entry Method list. NOTE:... label on the bottom of the menu. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the computer. 3. Visit support.dell.com. 4. If you do not have your computer's Service Tag: a. If you have your computer's Service Tag: a. The file downloads to...