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... keyboard and verify that the numbers lock light is not lit. If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. Press to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are displayed instead of letters. R U N T H E K E Y B O A R D D I A G N O S T I C K E Y P A D - Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the display. TO VERIFY THAT...
... keyboard and verify that the numbers lock light is not lit. If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. Press to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are displayed instead of letters. R U N T H E K E Y B O A R D D I A G N O S T I C K E Y P A D - Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the display. TO VERIFY THAT...
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... with the memory (see "Memory" on page 146). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Memory" on page 146). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 97). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat...the network connector on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. No light indicates that the network cable is successfully communicating with the memory (see "Memory" on page 146). • Ensure that resolves ...
... with the memory (see "Memory" on page 146). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Memory" on page 146). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 97). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat...the network connector on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. No light indicates that the network cable is successfully communicating with the memory (see "Memory" on page 146). • Ensure that resolves ...
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... Power Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 174 as a lamp. NOTE: For information on Sleep power state, see "Contacting Dell" on page 49. Connect the computer to exit Sleep state. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is...lit or blinking, the computer has power. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Contact Dell (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 175). If the battery status light rapidly flashes amber, the battery may be defective. If the battery temperature is low...
... Power Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 174 as a lamp. NOTE: For information on Sleep power state, see "Contacting Dell" on page 49. Connect the computer to exit Sleep state. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is...lit or blinking, the computer has power. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Contact Dell (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 175). If the battery status light rapidly flashes amber, the battery may be defective. If the battery temperature is low...
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... and Sound→Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties, and then click the Ports tab. If the computer power light turns on, but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 49. For a USB printer, ensure that...parallel printer, ensure that the computer turns on page 174 as a lamp. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. Printer Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on . See the printer documentation for instructions. 122 Troubleshooting ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON ...
... and Sound→Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties, and then click the Ports tab. If the computer power light turns on, but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 49. For a USB printer, ensure that...parallel printer, ensure that the computer turns on page 174 as a lamp. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. Printer Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on . See the printer documentation for instructions. 122 Troubleshooting ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON ...
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...B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 128. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound→Mouse. 2 Adjust... I O N - R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to eliminate distortion. Ensure that the electrical outlet is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "audio connectors" on ...
...B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 128. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound→Mouse. 2 Adjust... I O N - R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to eliminate distortion. Ensure that the electrical outlet is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "audio connectors" on ...
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... an external monitor, press to switch the video image to the display. S WITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. 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 C A L O U T L E T - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture ..., but the display is difficult to power your computer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. Connect the...Dell Diagnostics" on page 97, then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer.
... an external monitor, press to switch the video image to the display. S WITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. 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 C A L O U T L E T - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture ..., but the display is difficult to power your computer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. Connect the...Dell Diagnostics" on page 97, then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer.
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...60 contacting Dell, 175 copying CDs general information, 56 helpful tips, 58 how to, 56 copying DVDs general information, 56 helpful tips, 58 how to, 56 D Dell contacting, 175 Dell Diagnostics about, 97 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 98 starting from your hard drive, 97 Dell... MediaDirect about, 24 problems, 117 Dell support site, 16 DellConnect, 170 Device Driver Rollback, 128 device latch release description, 32 device status lights description, 22 diagnostics Dell, 97 display adjusting brightness, 39 adjusting the size of...
...60 contacting Dell, 175 copying CDs general information, 56 helpful tips, 58 how to, 56 copying DVDs general information, 56 helpful tips, 58 how to, 56 D Dell contacting, 175 Dell Diagnostics about, 97 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 98 starting from your hard drive, 97 Dell... MediaDirect about, 24 problems, 117 Dell support site, 16 DellConnect, 170 Device Driver Rollback, 128 device latch release description, 32 device status lights description, 22 diagnostics Dell, 97 display adjusting brightness, 39 adjusting the size of...
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...77, 79 installing, 78 removing, 79 H hard drive description, 25, 32 problems, 106 replacing, 138 returning to Dell, 141 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 97 Hardware Troubleshooter, 130 hinge cover removing, 142 I icons adjusting the size, 165 IEEE 1394 connector description, 28 ...problems, 114 installing, 154 Internet connection about, 33 options, 33 setting up, 34 K keyboard numeric keypad, 41 problems, 114 removing, 144 shortcuts, 41 keyboard status lights...
...77, 79 installing, 78 removing, 79 H hard drive description, 25, 32 problems, 106 replacing, 138 returning to Dell, 141 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 97 Hardware Troubleshooter, 130 hinge cover removing, 142 I icons adjusting the size, 165 IEEE 1394 connector description, 28 ...problems, 114 installing, 154 Internet connection about, 33 options, 33 setting up, 34 K keyboard numeric keypad, 41 problems, 114 removing, 144 shortcuts, 41 keyboard status lights...
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...105 computer crashes, 116-117 computer does not start up, 116 computer stops responding, 116 Dell Diagnostics, 97 Dell MediaDirect, 117 drives, 105 DVD drive, 105 error messages, 108 hard drive, 106 ...IEEE 1394 connector, 114 keyboard, 114 lockups, 116 network, 119 power, 121 power light conditions,...123 spyware, 108, 118 video and monitor Product Information Guide, 14 Q QuickSet, 165 QuickSet Help, 17 R RAID, 188 RAM. See display Index 217 See memory regulatory information, 14 reinstalling Windows Vista, ...
...105 computer crashes, 116-117 computer does not start up, 116 computer stops responding, 116 Dell Diagnostics, 97 Dell MediaDirect, 117 drives, 105 DVD drive, 105 error messages, 108 hard drive, 106 ...IEEE 1394 connector, 114 keyboard, 114 lockups, 116 network, 119 power, 121 power light conditions,...123 spyware, 108, 118 video and monitor Product Information Guide, 14 Q QuickSet, 165 QuickSet Help, 17 R RAID, 188 RAM. See display Index 217 See memory regulatory information, 14 reinstalling Windows Vista, ...