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6 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 42 System Functions 42 Battery 42 CD or DVD Tray 42 Display Functions 42 Radios (Including Wireless ... 47 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 48 Determining Your Network Type 48 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . 48 9 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 51 When to Use the...
6 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 42 System Functions 42 Battery 42 CD or DVD Tray 42 Display Functions 42 Radios (Including Wireless ... 47 Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 48 Determining Your Network Type 48 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . 48 9 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 51 When to Use the...
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... is no audio 54 If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 54 Hard drive problems 54 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 55 Error Messages 56 Keyboard Problems 57 External Keyboard Problems 58 Unexpected Characters 58 Lockups and Software Problems 59 The computer does not start up 59 The computer stops responding 59 Slow computer performance...
... is no audio 54 If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound 54 Hard drive problems 54 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 55 Error Messages 56 Keyboard Problems 57 External Keyboard Problems 58 Unexpected Characters 58 Lockups and Software Problems 59 The computer does not start up 59 The computer stops responding 59 Slow computer performance...
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... S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I N - E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I V E - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 79. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when working in filenames. Insert a bootable CD. O P E R A T I B L E . The operating system is trying to boot to use a larger capacity disk. When you want to fit on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. < D R I V E L E T T E R > : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you want...
... S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I N - E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I V E - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 79. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when working in filenames. Insert a bootable CD. O P E R A T I B L E . The operating system is trying to boot to use a larger capacity disk. When you want to fit on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. < D R I V E L E T T E R > : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you want...
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... for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. Unexpected Characters D I S A B L E T H E N U M E R I C K E Y P A D - C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. www.dell.com | support.dell.com External Keyboard Problems NOTE: When you are displayed instead of letters. Shut down...
... for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. Unexpected Characters D I S A B L E T H E N U M E R I C K E Y P A D - C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. www.dell.com | support.dell.com External Keyboard Problems NOTE: When you are displayed instead of letters. Shut down...
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...and remove spyware. For more information, go to the Internet S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - Slow computer performance or problems connecting to support.dell.com and search for at least 8 to the Internet, your computer might lose data if you frequently receive pop-up ENSURE THAT THE AC...The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might be infected with spyware. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for the keyword spyware...
...and remove spyware. For more information, go to the Internet S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - Slow computer performance or problems connecting to support.dell.com and search for at least 8 to the Internet, your computer might lose data if you frequently receive pop-up ENSURE THAT THE AC...The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might be infected with spyware. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for the keyword spyware...
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... screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. See the software documentation for an earlier Windows operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I...N - USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS. 60 Solving Problems If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP...
... screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. See the software documentation for an earlier Windows operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I...N - USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS. 60 Solving Problems If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP...
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...M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I T O R - Contact Dell (see page 56. M O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I N T E R F E R E N C E - R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I G H T N E S S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the display is difficult to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for Color quality... is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. If your computer and connect an external monitor to decrease the brightness. Eliminate ...
...M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I T O R - Contact Dell (see page 56. M O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I N T E R F E R E N C E - R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I G H T N E S S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the display is difficult to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for Color quality... is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. If your computer and connect an external monitor to decrease the brightness. Eliminate ...
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...need to see the following section, "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you with a [!]) on the device icon. NOTE: Any third party product used with the previously ...If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Dell ships your operating system. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. If an exclamation point is ...
...need to see the following section, "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you with a [!]) on the device icon. NOTE: Any third party product used with the previously ...If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Dell ships your operating system. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. If an exclamation point is ...
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See display N network Network Setup Wizard, 47 problems, 61 setting up , 21 IRQ conflicts, 70 K keyboard description, 14 numeric keypad, 41 problems, 57 shortcuts, 42 system view, 14 keyboard status lights description, 15 system view, 15 keypad numeric, 41 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 ... Settings Transfer Wizard, 22 fixed optical drive description, 17 system view, 17 H hard drive description, 20 problems, 54 replacing, 79 system view, 20 hardware conflicts, 70 Dell Diagnostics, 51 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 12 hibernate mode, 34-35 I installing parts...
See display N network Network Setup Wizard, 47 problems, 61 setting up , 21 IRQ conflicts, 70 K keyboard description, 14 numeric keypad, 41 problems, 57 shortcuts, 42 system view, 14 keyboard status lights description, 15 system view, 15 keypad numeric, 41 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 ... Settings Transfer Wizard, 22 fixed optical drive description, 17 system view, 17 H hard drive description, 20 problems, 54 replacing, 79 system view, 20 hardware conflicts, 70 Dell Diagnostics, 51 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 12 hibernate mode, 34-35 I installing parts...
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... crashes, 59-60 computer does not start up, 59 computer stops responding, 59 conflicts, 70 Dell Diagnostics, 51 problems (continued) drives, 53 DVD drive, 54 error messages, 56 hard drive, 54 keyboard, 57 lockups, 59 network, 61 power, 62 power light conditions, 62 printer, 63 program ...18 Service Tag, 10 Setup Diagram, 9 software conflicts, 70 problems, 60 sound problems, 65 volume, 65 speakers description, 13 problems, 65 system view, 13 volume, 65 specifications, 81 standby mode about, 33, 35 password options, 35 support contacting Dell, 90-91 policy, 89 System Restore, using, 71 system...
... crashes, 59-60 computer does not start up, 59 computer stops responding, 59 conflicts, 70 Dell Diagnostics, 51 problems (continued) drives, 53 DVD drive, 54 error messages, 56 hard drive, 54 keyboard, 57 lockups, 59 network, 61 power, 62 power light conditions, 62 printer, 63 program ...18 Service Tag, 10 Setup Diagram, 9 software conflicts, 70 problems, 60 sound problems, 65 volume, 65 speakers description, 13 problems, 65 system view, 13 volume, 65 specifications, 81 standby mode about, 33, 35 password options, 35 support contacting Dell, 90-91 policy, 89 System Restore, using, 71 system...
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... video. T technical support policy, 89 touch pad customizing, 44 description, 14 system view, 14 using, 44 transferring information to a new computer, 22 troubleshooting conflicts, 70 Dell Diagnostics, 51 external keyboard problems, 57 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 11 U uninterruptible power supply.
... video. T technical support policy, 89 touch pad customizing, 44 description, 14 system view, 14 using, 44 transferring information to a new computer, 22 troubleshooting conflicts, 70 Dell Diagnostics, 51 external keyboard problems, 57 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 11 U uninterruptible power supply.