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...Display Device 239 Configure the Display Views 240 Dual Independent Display Mode 241 Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays . . . . 242 Switching the Display Image 242 Configuring Display Settings 242 Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu 243 Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista...
...Display Device 239 Configure the Display Views 240 Dual Independent Display Mode 241 Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays . . . . 242 Switching the Display Image 242 Configuring Display Settings 242 Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu 243 Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista...
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... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 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 on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 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 on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
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...; All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press . See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to access device guide for general information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs...
...; All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press . See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to access device guide for general information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs...
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... update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on your computer to reinstall or update the driver. You may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your media drive. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window...
... update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on your computer to reinstall or update the driver. You may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your media drive. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window...
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E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - Click Start→ My Computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another 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 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. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on...
E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - Click Start→ My Computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another 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 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. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on...
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... to hide the drive and make the drive visible. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode. 3 On the Restore and Manage Media tab, select the files and folders you used to replace existing files with the same name. 6 Click Start Restore. To run backup for a drive that you want to restore. 4 Select the location to restore your entire...
... to hide the drive and make the drive visible. Windows XP 1 Click Start Backup. → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → 2 Click Advanced Mode. 3 On the Restore and Manage Media tab, select the files and folders you used to replace existing files with the same name. 6 Click Start Restore. To run backup for a drive that you want to restore. 4 Select the location to restore your entire...
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... locations. Setting up a typical LAN. If you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is not required. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - Broadband access is used to provide the broadband service...
... locations. Setting up a typical LAN. If you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is not required. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - Broadband access is used to provide the broadband service...
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... and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. Configure your operating system and security software with the latest security patches and virus information. If you are using public wireless networks, update your Windows network security settings for a Public Place. Disable file and print sharing. Before using the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system...
... and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. Configure your operating system and security software with the latest security patches and virus information. If you are using public wireless networks, update your Windows network security settings for a Public Place. Disable file and print sharing. Before using the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system...
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... device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that was running when the message appeared. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L A B L E - F L A S H P A R T W R I N T E R R U P T - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating...
... device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that was running when the message appeared. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L A B L E - F L A S H P A R T W R I N T E R R U P T - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating...
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... E R - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Replace the network cable. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 275), no network communication is firmly inserted into the network connector on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Network Problems CAUTION: Before you...
... E R - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Replace the network cable. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 275), no network communication is firmly inserted into the network connector on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Network Problems CAUTION: Before you...
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..., demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for the graphics card(s) is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer. 2 Turn on page 273. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image quality is positioned...
..., demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for the graphics card(s) is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer. 2 Turn on page 273. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image quality is positioned...
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... Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you want to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is restored. The next time you see the Windows desktop...
... Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you want to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is restored. The next time you see the Windows desktop...
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... Dell Support online services and features. 5 If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. If you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is a simple online access tool that the support staff can assist you do not have not resolved the problem, see "Technical Support and Customer Service" on availability. 4 Use Dell...
... Dell Support online services and features. 5 If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. If you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is a simple online access tool that the support staff can assist you do not have not resolved the problem, see "Technical Support and Customer Service" on availability. 4 Use Dell...
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... a processor and a memory chip. Always disconnect the network cable from the network connector during an electrical storm, from one file to another without converting it to save energy. A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in your computer. S-video TV-out - SXGA+ - System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller...
... a processor and a memory chip. Always disconnect the network cable from the network connector during an electrical storm, from one file to another without converting it to save energy. A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in your computer. S-video TV-out - SXGA+ - System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller...
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... connectors Front-panel (2) Back-panel (4) Top USB tray (2) Use the back USB connectors for bootable USB devices. Connect the other end of the network cable to either a network connector or your computer. and extranet). It is recommended that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for devices that the network cable has been securely attached. RJ-45 port - Connect one end of a network cable to the network adapter connector on your network or broadband device. Connectors (continued) Network USB Inspiron...
... connectors Front-panel (2) Back-panel (4) Top USB tray (2) Use the back USB connectors for bootable USB devices. Connect the other end of the network cable to either a network connector or your computer. and extranet). It is recommended that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for devices that the network cable has been securely attached. RJ-45 port - Connect one end of a network cable to the network adapter connector on your network or broadband device. Connectors (continued) Network USB Inspiron...
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... information, see board failure "Contacting Dell" on page 57. 4 RAM Read/Write 1 Ensure that no special memory failure module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 2 Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are detected installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible system...
... information, see board failure "Contacting Dell" on page 57. 4 RAM Read/Write 1 Ensure that no special memory failure module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 2 Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are detected installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible system...
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... HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. Possible hard drive failure during hard drive power-on hard drive or no bootable media in the optical drive, or hard drive/optical drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the optical drive is your boot device, ensure that connects the USB ports on the front I L U R E - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - F R O N T U S B C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N F A I L U R E - TO P U S B C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N F A I /O panel to the system board may be loose. 30...
... HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. Possible hard drive failure during hard drive power-on hard drive or no bootable media in the optical drive, or hard drive/optical drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the optical drive is your boot device, ensure that connects the USB ports on the front I L U R E - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - F R O N T U S B C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N F A I L U R E - TO P U S B C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N F A I /O panel to the system board may be loose. 30...
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... Your Operating System Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to continue. If you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. If you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver...
... Your Operating System Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to continue. If you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. If you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver...
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... to your hard drive as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you can restore your operating system in the previous section: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. If you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→Update Driver→Browse...
... to your hard drive as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you can restore your operating system in the previous section: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. If you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→Update Driver→Browse...
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... use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to troubleshoot and solve problems Finding Information 49 Drivers and Utilities Media • A diagnostic program for your computer. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. Document/Media/Label Contents Service Tag/Express Service Code The Service Tag/Express Service Code is a CD or • Drivers for technicians or experienced users...
... use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to troubleshoot and solve problems Finding Information 49 Drivers and Utilities Media • A diagnostic program for your computer. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. Document/Media/Label Contents Service Tag/Express Service Code The Service Tag/Express Service Code is a CD or • Drivers for technicians or experienced users...