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Mouse Problems 48 Network Problems 49 PC Card Problems 50 Power Problems 51 Printer Problems 52 Scanner Problems 53 Sound and Speaker Problems 54 Video and Monitor Problems 55 If the screen is blank 55 If the screen is difficult to read 56 3 ... Creating a Restore Point 62 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 62 Undoing the Last System Restore 63 Dell Diagnostics 64 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 64 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 65 Drivers 67 What Is a Driver 67 Identifying Drivers 68 Reinstalling Drivers 68 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities ...
Mouse Problems 48 Network Problems 49 PC Card Problems 50 Power Problems 51 Printer Problems 52 Scanner Problems 53 Sound and Speaker Problems 54 Video and Monitor Problems 55 If the screen is blank 55 If the screen is difficult to read 56 3 ... Creating a Restore Point 62 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 62 Undoing the Last System Restore 63 Dell Diagnostics 64 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 64 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 65 Drivers 67 What Is a Driver 67 Identifying Drivers 68 Reinstalling Drivers 68 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities ...
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SECTION 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Finding Help Information Battery Problems Drive Problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages General Problems IEEE 1394 Problems Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems PC Card Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems 2
SECTION 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Finding Help Information Battery Problems Drive Problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages General Problems IEEE 1394 Problems Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems PC Card Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems 2
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... page 38. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 39 Click the Start button, and then click My Computer. To access help file for and remove viruses. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on cleaning your CDs. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - HINT: High-speed CD drive vibration is defective. E N S U R ...turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up. • Ensure that the sound is not muted by clicking any boxes that the original CD is normal and may...
... page 38. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 39 Click the Start button, and then click My Computer. To access help file for and remove viruses. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on cleaning your CDs. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - HINT: High-speed CD drive vibration is defective. E N S U R ...turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up. • Ensure that the sound is not muted by clicking any boxes that the original CD is normal and may...
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... problem using a specific device. • A recently added device does not work. • A sound card emits noise or demonstrates other Dell customers about their computers and gain access to support.dell.com for a description of the hardware and software support provided by Dell. REMOVE ANY RECENTLY ADDED HARDWARE TO SEE IF IT RESOLVES T H E C O NF L I T E - If...
... problem using a specific device. • A recently added device does not work. • A sound card emits noise or demonstrates other Dell customers about their computers and gain access to support.dell.com for a description of the hardware and software support provided by Dell. REMOVE ANY RECENTLY ADDED HARDWARE TO SEE IF IT RESOLVES T H E C O NF L I T E - If...
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www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click...headphone connector. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows® volume setting. A D J U S T T H E W I N T E R F E R E N C E - Sound from the speakers is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. See the scanner documentation for interference. 54 So l vi n g Pro b l em s If your speakers have been...
www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click...headphone connector. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows® volume setting. A D J U S T T H E W I N T E R F E R E N C E - Sound from the speakers is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. See the scanner documentation for interference. 54 So l vi n g Pro b l em s If your speakers have been...
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... do not use the power button to use of a USB hub. For instructions on when devices such as your CD player and computer sounds such as beeps. Check the documentation that are operating. Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most speakers for listening to reattach the... door, see page 79. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) For quick connections, Dell recommends using the front USB connectors for more USB hubs to the hard drive. Use the back-panel USB connectors for USB devices that came...
... do not use the power button to use of a USB hub. For instructions on when devices such as your CD player and computer sounds such as beeps. Check the documentation that are operating. Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most speakers for listening to reattach the... door, see page 79. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) For quick connections, Dell recommends using the front USB connectors for more USB hubs to the hard drive. Use the back-panel USB connectors for USB devices that came...
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If this connector does not have a protective cap over it into a sound or telephony program. Adding Pa rts 79 If this connector has a protective cap over it, plug the cable from the electrical outlet. 3 Move the hinge ...
If this connector does not have a protective cap over it into a sound or telephony program. Adding Pa rts 79 If this connector has a protective cap over it, plug the cable from the electrical outlet. 3 Move the hinge ...
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... DVD drive fixing problems, 40 E electrostatic discharge, 13 e-mail fixing problems, 41 error messages, 43 start-up, 43 Express Service Code, 15 Index 107 See sound B battery disposal, 14 replacing, 103 BIOS, 100 C cards adding, 86 connectors, 83 CD drive fixing problems, 39 CD-RW drive fixing problems, 40 CDs copying... and hardware incompatibilities, 70 contact numbers, 105 copying CDs general information, 30 helpful tips, 32 how to copy a CD, 33 cover closing, 92 opening, 80 D Dell Diagnostics, 15, 64 Dell Support website, 16 Device Driver Rollback, 68 diagnostics...
... DVD drive fixing problems, 40 E electrostatic discharge, 13 e-mail fixing problems, 41 error messages, 43 start-up, 43 Express Service Code, 15 Index 107 See sound B battery disposal, 14 replacing, 103 BIOS, 100 C cards adding, 86 connectors, 83 CD drive fixing problems, 39 CD-RW drive fixing problems, 40 CDs copying... and hardware incompatibilities, 70 contact numbers, 105 copying CDs general information, 30 helpful tips, 32 how to copy a CD, 33 cover closing, 92 opening, 80 D Dell Diagnostics, 15, 64 Dell Support website, 16 Device Driver Rollback, 68 diagnostics...
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... finding information, 15 finding solutions, 36 fixing problems battery, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 64 drive, 39 e-mail, 41 IEEE 1394, 47 Internet connection, 41 keyboard, 47 modem, 41 mouse, 48 network, 49 PC Cards, 50 power, 51 printer, 52 scanner, 53 sound and speakers, 54 start-up error messages, 43 video and monitor...
... finding information, 15 finding solutions, 36 fixing problems battery, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 64 drive, 39 e-mail, 41 IEEE 1394, 47 Internet connection, 41 keyboard, 47 modem, 41 mouse, 48 network, 49 PC Cards, 50 power, 51 printer, 52 scanner, 53 sound and speakers, 54 start-up error messages, 43 video and monitor...
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...settings system setup program, 100 setup diagram, 16 shutting down your computer, 34 software Hyper-Threading, 34 incompatibilities, 70 reinstalling software, 68 sound adjusting volume, 54 fixing problems, 54 speaker adjusting volume, 54 fixing problems, 54 specifications, 96 system board, 83 System Restore, 62 ...system setup program, 100 T technical assistance telephone numbers and addresses, 105 Tell Me How help file accessing, 17, 38 troubleshooting, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 15, 64 Device Driver Rollback, 68 drivers, 67 Help and Support Center, 17, 38 turning off your computer, 34 Help, 17...
...settings system setup program, 100 setup diagram, 16 shutting down your computer, 34 software Hyper-Threading, 34 incompatibilities, 70 reinstalling software, 68 sound adjusting volume, 54 fixing problems, 54 speaker adjusting volume, 54 fixing problems, 54 specifications, 96 system board, 83 System Restore, 62 ...system setup program, 100 T technical assistance telephone numbers and addresses, 105 Tell Me How help file accessing, 17, 38 troubleshooting, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 15, 64 Device Driver Rollback, 68 drivers, 67 Help and Support Center, 17, 38 turning off your computer, 34 Help, 17...