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... A solid blue screen appears 37 Other software problems 37 Media Card Reader Problems 38 Memory Problems 38 Mouse Problems 39 Network Problems 40 Power Problems 40 Printer Problems 41 Scanner Problems 42 Sound and Speaker Problems 43 No sound from speakers 43 No sound from headphones 44 Video and Monitor Problems 44 The screen...
... A solid blue screen appears 37 Other software problems 37 Media Card Reader Problems 38 Memory Problems 38 Mouse Problems 39 Network Problems 40 Power Problems 40 Printer Problems 41 Scanner Problems 42 Sound and Speaker Problems 43 No sound from speakers 43 No sound from headphones 44 Video and Monitor Problems 44 The screen...
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...vent area to avoid water damage to ensure that typically remain connected, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 47. 3 FlexBay drive 4 CD or DVD activity light 5 CD or DVD eject button 6 microphone connector 7 headphone connector ...light 12 vents Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "System Setup Options" on page 98 for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. Use the microphone connector to attach a personal...
...vent area to avoid water damage to ensure that typically remain connected, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 47. 3 FlexBay drive 4 CD or DVD activity light 5 CD or DVD eject button 6 microphone connector 7 headphone connector ...light 12 vents Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "System Setup Options" on page 98 for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. Use the microphone connector to attach a personal...
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...Your Computer A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - and extranet). On computers with a sound card, use the connector on " state. A click indicates that you must use the connector on your network or broadband device, and then connect...VCR. The computer is transmitting or receiving network data. NOTICE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector. On computers with a sound card, use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation. Connect one end of a network cable to attach ...
...Your Computer A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - and extranet). On computers with a sound card, use the connector on " state. A click indicates that you must use the connector on your network or broadband device, and then connect...VCR. The computer is transmitting or receiving network data. NOTICE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector. On computers with a sound card, use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation. Connect one end of a network cable to attach ...
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... a printer to the computer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 17 On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 8 center/subwoofer LFE Use the (orange) center/subwoofer connector to attach a center speaker ...is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that came with the printer for computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 7 microphone connector Use the (pink) microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical ...
... a printer to the computer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 17 On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 8 center/subwoofer LFE Use the (orange) center/subwoofer connector to attach a center speaker ...is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that came with the printer for computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 7 microphone connector Use the (pink) microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical ...
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... Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of your screen. If you purchased a sound card, ensure that you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the card. See "System Setup" on the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it...
... Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of your screen. If you purchased a sound card, ensure that you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the card. See "System Setup" on the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it...
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..." on page 97. The screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the sound is normal for troubleshooting procedures. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to determine if the power...See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 53. A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 54. See "System Setup" on page 13). If an optional video card is installed, check that the headphone cable is defective. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to check for your screen. Ensure that the...
..." on page 97. The screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the sound is normal for troubleshooting procedures. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to determine if the power...See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 53. A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 54. See "System Setup" on page 13). If an optional video card is installed, check that the headphone cable is defective. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to check for your screen. Ensure that the...
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...Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 9 Connect any cables that ... line-in connector on page 16. 72 Removing and Installing Parts Cables routed over the cards. See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections. Do not connect external audio devices to the sound card's connectors. See "Back Panel I/O Connectors" on the back panel of the computer....
...Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 9 Connect any cables that ... line-in connector on page 16. 72 Removing and Installing Parts Cables routed over the cards. See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections. Do not connect external audio devices to the sound card's connectors. See "Back Panel I/O Connectors" on the back panel of the computer....
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... devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 10 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 11 If you removed an add-in the empty card-slot opening. See "Back Panel I/O Connectors" on page 16. 12 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio from the Onboard Devices group...
... devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 10 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 11 If you removed an add-in the empty card-slot opening. See "Back Panel I/O Connectors" on page 16. 12 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio from the Onboard Devices group...
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...provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. Software that allows you insert an expansion card, connecting it to control a device such as it passes in integrated circuits containing capacitors. Many devices do not ...discharge - A rapid discharge of electricity. expansion card - A circuit board that decrease the overall consumption of static electricity. Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. A connector on your Dell™ computer. ExpressCard - A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance...
...provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. Software that allows you insert an expansion card, connecting it to control a device such as it passes in integrated circuits containing capacitors. Many devices do not ...discharge - A rapid discharge of electricity. expansion card - A circuit board that decrease the overall consumption of static electricity. Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. A connector on your Dell™ computer. ExpressCard - A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance...
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See sound B battery problems, 31 replacing, 89 BIOS, 97 boot sequence about, 102 changing, 103 option settings, 102 booting to a USB device, 103 C cards installing PCI, 69 PCI, 68 PCI Express, 68 PCI Express slots, 15 PCI slots, 15 removing PCI, 73 slots, ... 22 copying DVDs general information, 22 helpful tips, 23 how to, 22 cover removing, 60 replacing, 90 D Dell contacting, 108 support policy, 107 Dell Diagnostics, 50 Dell support site, 11 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 14, 47 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9...
See sound B battery problems, 31 replacing, 89 BIOS, 97 boot sequence about, 102 changing, 103 option settings, 102 booting to a USB device, 103 C cards installing PCI, 69 PCI, 68 PCI Express, 68 PCI Express slots, 15 PCI slots, 15 removing PCI, 73 slots, ... 22 copying DVDs general information, 22 helpful tips, 23 how to, 22 cover removing, 60 replacing, 90 D Dell contacting, 108 support policy, 107 Dell Diagnostics, 50 Dell support site, 11 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 14, 47 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9...
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... 33 error messages, 34 general, 36 hard drive, 33 Internet, 33 keyboard, 35 Media Card Reader, 38 memory, 38 modem, 33 monitor is blank, 44 monitor is hard to read...screen is blank, 44 screen is hard to read, 45 problems (continued) software, 36-37 sound and speakers, 43 technical support policy, 107 troubleshooting tips, 31 volume adjusting, 43 Product Information ...Guide, 9 Program Compatibility Wizard, 37 R regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows XP, 54 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 50 S safety instructions, 9 SATA. See serial ATA scanner problems, 42 serial ATA, 77 ...
... 33 error messages, 34 general, 36 hard drive, 33 Internet, 33 keyboard, 35 Media Card Reader, 38 memory, 38 modem, 33 monitor is blank, 44 monitor is hard to read...screen is blank, 44 screen is hard to read, 45 problems (continued) software, 36-37 sound and speakers, 43 technical support policy, 107 troubleshooting tips, 31 volume adjusting, 43 Product Information ...Guide, 9 Program Compatibility Wizard, 37 R regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows XP, 54 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 50 S safety instructions, 9 SATA. See serial ATA scanner problems, 42 serial ATA, 77 ...