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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options...
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... • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • Order Status • Ownership Transfer •...; International Ownership Transfer • Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty Service • Extend & Upgrade Warranty •...
... • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • Order Status • Ownership Transfer •...; International Ownership Transfer • Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty Service • Extend & Upgrade Warranty •...
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... provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options...: • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical ...
... provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as the amount of system memory. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options...: • Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical ...
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... down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your computer to reinstall or update the driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a ...yellow circle with administrator privileges to the device name, you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device ...
... down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your computer to reinstall or update the driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a ...yellow circle with administrator privileges to the device name, you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device ...
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... CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - Drive Problems... drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. Click Start→ My Computer. If you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish ...
... CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - Drive Problems... drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. Click Start→ My Computer. If you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish ...
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... (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Open Disk Cleanup - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to improve performance. system tools to manage and update system security for laptop computers. Event Viewer - advanced security tool to monitor the status of your startup programs to increase the storage space on your...
... (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Open Disk Cleanup - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to improve performance. system tools to manage and update system security for laptop computers. Event Viewer - advanced security tool to monitor the status of your startup programs to increase the storage space on your...
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Software companies regularly update their products to enable the firewall. If your network's router is disabled, select this option to add security fixes. When setting up a firewall. Some firewalls ... set up -to-date software. The Windows Vista and Windows XP operating systems incorporate a firewall. Use up data encryption on your network, and check for updates regularly. To improve the security of information from within the network from unauthorized access from outside the network. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 163 Secure...
Software companies regularly update their products to enable the firewall. If your network's router is disabled, select this option to add security fixes. When setting up a firewall. Some firewalls ... set up -to-date software. The Windows Vista and Windows XP operating systems incorporate a firewall. Use up data encryption on your network, and check for updates regularly. To improve the security of information from within the network from unauthorized access from outside the network. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 163 Secure...
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... network security settings for a Public Place. If you follow the preceding guidelines, do not access online banking or brokerage websites when using public wireless networks, update your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. See "Using a Firewall to specify the type of your documentation. 166 Networks (LAN, Wireless,... page 255. Do not access online financial websites from a public WLAN. When you first connect to a wireless network, your software. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch.
... network security settings for a Public Place. If you follow the preceding guidelines, do not access online banking or brokerage websites when using public wireless networks, update your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. See "Using a Firewall to specify the type of your documentation. 166 Networks (LAN, Wireless,... page 255. Do not access online financial websites from a public WLAN. When you first connect to a wireless network, your software. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch.
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Using Antivirus Programs Protect your computer from the Dell Support web page located at support.dell.com. Windows Firewall Settings window appears. 180 Accessing the Internet Regularly check for viruses and quarantine suspected programs and data....• Internal networks, which are : • Internet, which is to pass through a computer network, which has different levels of different trust levels. Updating Your Antivirus Programs Keep your antivirus program up a firewall: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Windows Firewall. EXAMPLE...
Using Antivirus Programs Protect your computer from the Dell Support web page located at support.dell.com. Windows Firewall Settings window appears. 180 Accessing the Internet Regularly check for viruses and quarantine suspected programs and data....• Internal networks, which are : • Internet, which is to pass through a computer network, which has different levels of different trust levels. Updating Your Antivirus Programs Keep your antivirus program up a firewall: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Windows Firewall. EXAMPLE...
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... (MP3 Player) to Your Computer Follow the instructions that came with your media library. Also, see "Using Windows Media Player" in the future, Media Player updates the device. 208 Multimedia To determine if your laptop media device is compatible with Media Player, see the documentation that came with the device. Also...
... (MP3 Player) to Your Computer Follow the instructions that came with your media library. Also, see "Using Windows Media Player" in the future, Media Player updates the device. 208 Multimedia To determine if your laptop media device is compatible with Media Player, see the documentation that came with the device. Also...
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...; Help protect your computer Reducing the Risk of Getting Computer Viruses • Install an antivirus program • Avoid opening suspicious e-mails or e-mail attachments • Update Windows on a regular basis • Use a firewall Security and Privacy 257 If the network you choose is security-enabled, one of thumb, you select is...
...; Help protect your computer Reducing the Risk of Getting Computer Viruses • Install an antivirus program • Avoid opening suspicious e-mails or e-mail attachments • Update Windows on a regular basis • Use a firewall Security and Privacy 257 If the network you choose is security-enabled, one of thumb, you select is...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computer. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computing environment. power button The power... computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to ...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computer. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computing environment. power button The power... computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to ...
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...results, select the option that best describes the problem. Contact Dell for your computer (see the documentation for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND***... W N . - IF THE PROBLEM R E C U R S , P L E A S E C A L L D E L L S U P P O R T W I N U E . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S YS T E M I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. THIS MAY ...
...results, select the option that best describes the problem. Contact Dell for your computer (see the documentation for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND***... W N . - IF THE PROBLEM R E C U R S , P L E A S E C A L L D E L L S U P P O R T W I N U E . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S YS T E M I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. THIS MAY ...
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...notifications. Some possible causes of software and hardware updates for your computer.) • If the power light is steady amber, a device may be customized for your computer. • Eliminate interference. To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the system board (see ...the Documentation for your computer. Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see ...
...notifications. Some possible causes of software and hardware updates for your computer.) • If the power light is steady amber, a device may be customized for your computer. • Eliminate interference. To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the system board (see ...the Documentation for your computer. Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see ...
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NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). The next time you want to boot and press . If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, ... Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to be bootable. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect...
NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). The next time you want to boot and press . If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, ... Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to be bootable. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect...
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...311 The system setup program allows you to configure user-selectable options in System Summary. NOTE: Unless you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to your system. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. The file downloads to ...your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this...
...311 The system setup program allows you to configure user-selectable options in System Summary. NOTE: Unless you review specifics about the BIOS update to determine if it applies to your system. This BIOS Version/Date item displays the BIOS version and date. The file downloads to ...your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this...
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The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall computer system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files See: the Operating System disc the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com...
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall computer system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files See: the Operating System disc the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com...
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... Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User License Agreement find solutions and answers to common questions locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to contact technical support find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help check on your order status ...computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance the bottom of your computer the Dell Support Center. You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to your computer or advanced technical-reference ...
... Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User License Agreement find solutions and answers to common questions locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to contact technical support find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help check on your order status ...computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance the bottom of your computer the Dell Support Center. You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to your computer or advanced technical-reference ...
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... and select the option to view information about your computer. INSPIRON Basic Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Computer Information Processor types Intel® Core™ i7 Intel...8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals. 72 For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.
... and select the option to view information about your computer. INSPIRON Basic Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Computer Information Processor types Intel® Core™ i7 Intel...8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals. 72 For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.