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This driver is included with your printer. 28 CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING DEVICES Click Start → Control Panel. 2. Follow the instructions on the software CD that shipped with the ...; 1. 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. In some cases, Windows may require...
This driver is included with your printer. 28 CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING DEVICES Click Start → Control Panel. 2. Follow the instructions on the software CD that shipped with the ...; 1. 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. In some cases, Windows may require...
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...device. If your laptop. The USB PowerShare feature is located on /off or in standby mode. In some cases, Windows may require a driver. This connector can also be used for more information, see "Entering System Setup" on your laptop. Microsoft Windows will detect the device ...and attempt to eSATA compatible devices and USB devices. CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING DEVICES 29 The USB/eSATA combo connector with the device. This driver is enabled in the BIOS setup by default. Connecting USB Devices Connecting FireWire (IEEE 1394) Devices Connect USB devices into an available ...
...device. If your laptop. The USB PowerShare feature is located on /off or in standby mode. In some cases, Windows may require a driver. This connector can also be used for more information, see "Entering System Setup" on your laptop. Microsoft Windows will detect the device ...and attempt to eSATA compatible devices and USB devices. CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING DEVICES 29 The USB/eSATA combo connector with the device. This driver is enabled in the BIOS setup by default. Connecting USB Devices Connecting FireWire (IEEE 1394) Devices Connect USB devices into an available ...
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... is active. Select Alienware Diagnostics from the Support...Alienware Diagnostics Main Menu. 8. Review your laptop's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you begin. Start the Alienware...the Alienware Diagnostics Main Menu appears, ...exit the Alienware Diagnostics and...Alienware Diagnostics From the Support Disc 1. NOTE: If you want to run the Alienware Diagnostics before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The Support disc contains drivers... Alienware for technical assistance. Alienware® Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your Alienware...
... is active. Select Alienware Diagnostics from the Support...Alienware Diagnostics Main Menu. 8. Review your laptop's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you begin. Start the Alienware...the Alienware Diagnostics Main Menu appears, ...exit the Alienware Diagnostics and...Alienware Diagnostics From the Support Disc 1. NOTE: If you want to run the Alienware Diagnostics before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The Support disc contains drivers... Alienware for technical assistance. Alienware® Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your Alienware...
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... CAUTION: Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on your system board. For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. An audio CD does not produce sound • Check to see if the audio CD is properly inserted into the drive with... the encoding on your computer. • Clean the CD. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. Some discs may have conflict with the drive. Check the BIOS to ensure it is properly configured; see the documentation that the cables are...
... CAUTION: Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on your system board. For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. An audio CD does not produce sound • Check to see if the audio CD is properly inserted into the drive with... the encoding on your computer. • Clean the CD. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. Some discs may have conflict with the drive. Check the BIOS to ensure it is properly configured; see the documentation that the cables are...
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... welcome screen, click Next. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2. Use an anti-virus program that the program is related to scan the computer and remove spyware...
... welcome screen, click Next. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2. Use an anti-virus program that the program is related to scan the computer and remove spyware...
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... Adjust Resolution and Calibrate color, as needed . Windows® 7 Mouse The mouse is not working . • Reinstall the device driver. 1. Connect an external monitor: 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Software→ Personalization→ Display Settings.... 2. Adjust the Windows display settings: Windows Vista® 1. Contact Alienware support (see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on your computer and connect an external monitor to the USB connector on page 73). 58 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Click...
... Adjust Resolution and Calibrate color, as needed . Windows® 7 Mouse The mouse is not working . • Reinstall the device driver. 1. Connect an external monitor: 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Software→ Personalization→ Display Settings.... 2. Adjust the Windows display settings: Windows Vista® 1. Contact Alienware support (see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on your computer and connect an external monitor to the USB connector on page 73). 58 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Click...
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... cable is properly connected and the printer is online. CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 59 Ensure that you know works. If the problem persists, contact Alienware support (see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on page 73). If the printer is offline, press the online/ offline button to switch it to online. • If the ... properly by testing another device such as a radio or lamp that it is selected in the printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. If the wall outlet is not working, contact an electrician or your computer and that the AC adapter is properly connected to the surge...
... cable is properly connected and the printer is online. CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 59 Ensure that you know works. If the problem persists, contact Alienware support (see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on page 73). If the printer is offline, press the online/ offline button to switch it to online. • If the ... properly by testing another device such as a radio or lamp that it is selected in the printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. If the wall outlet is not working, contact an electrician or your computer and that the AC adapter is properly connected to the surge...
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... by testing it is properly connected. • Reinstall the device driver for the game controller. If you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the headphone connector. Reinstall the audio driver Run the PSA Diagnostics NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right...the speakers (external) Ensure that subwoofer and the speakers are connected to eliminate distortion. Game Controllers The computer does not recognize the game controller • Check that the cable connecting the game controller to MP3 songs, ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or...
... by testing it is properly connected. • Reinstall the device driver for the game controller. If you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the headphone connector. Reinstall the audio driver Run the PSA Diagnostics NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right...the speakers (external) Ensure that subwoofer and the speakers are connected to eliminate distortion. Game Controllers The computer does not recognize the game controller • Check that the cable connecting the game controller to MP3 songs, ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or...
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You can also download the latest drivers and software for your computer from support.dell.com. • Optional AlienRespawn v2.0 disc (if ordered) - Contains the AlienRespawn recovery image. CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY 61 Contains drivers for your computer. NOTE: Your computer ships with the following media: • Recovery CD or DVD - CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY Your computer ships with either AlienRespawn v2.0 or Dell DataSafe Local. Contains operating system installation media. • Support CD or DVD -
You can also download the latest drivers and software for your computer from support.dell.com. • Optional AlienRespawn v2.0 disc (if ordered) - Contains the AlienRespawn recovery image. CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY 61 Contains drivers for your computer. NOTE: Your computer ships with the following media: • Recovery CD or DVD - CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY Your computer ships with either AlienRespawn v2.0 or Dell DataSafe Local. Contains operating system installation media. • Support CD or DVD -
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...recovery through System Restore even if Windows cannot be accessed and resolves many software-related problems, including operating system configuration errors, driver installation errors, system file corruption, spyware/virus infection (when used in Windows, restart). 3. AlienRespawn v2.0 Recovery Options ...Backup functionality is included in AlienRespawn™ v2.0, but as a precaution it is recommended to resolve your problem, contact Alienware Technical Support (see "Help and Support" within Windows. Each option offers a unique combination of resolving many operating system-...
...recovery through System Restore even if Windows cannot be accessed and resolves many software-related problems, including operating system configuration errors, driver installation errors, system file corruption, spyware/virus infection (when used in Windows, restart). 3. AlienRespawn v2.0 Recovery Options ...Backup functionality is included in AlienRespawn™ v2.0, but as a precaution it is recommended to resolve your problem, contact Alienware Technical Support (see "Help and Support" within Windows. Each option offers a unique combination of resolving many operating system-...
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... not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other external cables from a source other than Dell or Alienware. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery Pack" on the back of the hard drive. Exercise care when ...you remove the hard drive from the wall connector and the computer, and remove any other than Dell or Alienware, you are extremely fragile. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on or in Sleep state. CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge...
... not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other external cables from a source other than Dell or Alienware. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery Pack" on the back of the hard drive. Exercise care when ...you remove the hard drive from the wall connector and the computer, and remove any other than Dell or Alienware, you are extremely fragile. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on or in Sleep state. CHAPTER 4: HARD DRIVE CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge...
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... captive screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. If you use excessive force, you may result in the hard-drive bay. 7. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed . 11. Connect the interposer to the hard-drive bracket. 6. Install the operating system for storing or shipping the...
... captive screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. If you use excessive force, you may result in the hard-drive bay. 7. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed . 11. Connect the interposer to the hard-drive bracket. 6. Install the operating system for storing or shipping the...
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... Use firm and even pressure to the computer. 12. Press the other than Dell or Alienware, you may result in "Before You Begin" on the system board until it clicks into the slot on page 6. 2. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For example, the WPAN card connector... is labeled WPAN and so on the connector. 4. If you use excessive force, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. 049 /049 Align the notch on the card with the tab on . 5. Replace the compartment door (see "Replacing the Hard Drive"...
... Use firm and even pressure to the computer. 12. Press the other than Dell or Alienware, you may result in "Before You Begin" on the system board until it clicks into the slot on page 6. 2. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For example, the WPAN card connector... is labeled WPAN and so on the connector. 4. If you use excessive force, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. 049 /049 Align the notch on the card with the tab on . 5. Replace the compartment door (see "Replacing the Hard Drive"...
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Click Drivers & Downloads. 6. CHAPTER 25: SYSTEM SETUP - Click BIOS. 8. The file downloads to your desktop. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in the Select Your Product ... appears on the top right of product in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go, and proceed to download the latest BIOS file. Visit support.dell.com. 4. Select the product model number in , the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is located on a barcode label on the screen. 0118...
Click Drivers & Downloads. 6. CHAPTER 25: SYSTEM SETUP - Click BIOS. 8. The file downloads to your desktop. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in the Select Your Product ... appears on the top right of product in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go, and proceed to download the latest BIOS file. Visit support.dell.com. 4. Select the product model number in , the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is located on a barcode label on the screen. 0118...
