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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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... of the program in your computer. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click...
... of the program in your computer. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click...
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... need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to the USB port...
... need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to the USB port...
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... your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on the device icon. You may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see...
... your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on the device icon. You may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see...
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... ONTO THE SPINDLE FOR DRIVES THAT USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that came with your computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337...
... ONTO THE SPINDLE FOR DRIVES THAT USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that came with your computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337...
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... DSL modem for specific details. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 What You Need to Set up a typical LAN. a new line is used to share Internet access provided by the broadband modem. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to provide the broadband service; Broadband access is not available at all locations. DSL broadband access is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. Setting up a new LAN The following...
... DSL modem for specific details. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 What You Need to Set up a typical LAN. a new line is used to share Internet access provided by the broadband modem. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to provide the broadband service; Broadband access is not available at all locations. DSL broadband access is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. Setting up a new LAN The following...
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Subscribe to specify the type of your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. When you first connect to a wireless network, your computer requires you to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) or secure hotspot wireless service provider. If you are using public wireless networks, update your Windows network security settings for a Public Place. Before using the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system, ensure that the Windows firewall feature is located, refer to the...
Subscribe to specify the type of your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. When you first connect to a wireless network, your computer requires you to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) or secure hotspot wireless service provider. If you are using public wireless networks, update your Windows network security settings for a Public Place. Before using the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system, ensure that the Windows firewall feature is located, refer to the...
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... Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your front speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections To set up the 5.1 audio connections: Click Start →Control Panel→Additional Options. 5.1 Audio NOTE: 5.1 Audio may not be provided by the optical media or a satellite TV channel. A 5.1 signal can be supported on all computers. 5.1 refers to the number of audio channels in /microphone connector. 2 Click the middle headphone icon, select Device: Center/LFE Speaker, and plug your center...
... Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your front speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections To set up the 5.1 audio connections: Click Start →Control Panel→Additional Options. 5.1 Audio NOTE: 5.1 Audio may not be provided by the optical media or a satellite TV channel. A 5.1 signal can be supported on all computers. 5.1 refers to the number of audio channels in /microphone connector. 2 Click the middle headphone icon, select Device: Center/LFE Speaker, and plug your center...
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... 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. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "System Setup" on page 337). A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see "Keyboard Problems for...
... 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. Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "System Setup" on page 337). A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see "Keyboard Problems for...
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... software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your Warranty Information and provides you with support options for your computer. The application also provides you with options for the selected device. Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your hardware configuration for contacting Dell Technical Support...
... software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your Warranty Information and provides you with support options for your computer. The application also provides you with options for the selected device. Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your hardware configuration for contacting Dell Technical Support...
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... Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the link integrity light is off (see the Service Manual for your network settings are correct and that the network is occurring. Replace the network cable. See "Power Lights for Laptop Computers" on the back of the computer and the network jack. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G S - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 280. Contact...
... Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the link integrity light is off (see the Service Manual for your network settings are correct and that the network is occurring. Replace the network cable. See "Power Lights for Laptop Computers" on the back of the computer and the network jack. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G S - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 280. Contact...
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...) away from the monitor. 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 Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be Troubleshooting 303...
...) away from the monitor. 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 Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be Troubleshooting 303...
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... support.dell.com. Dell Support Service NOTE: Some of the following services are not always available in all under your problem and repair it all countries. For instructions on using Dell Support, see "Technical Support and Customer Service" on page 335, and then see "Before You Call" on page 332. Our support staff uses special diagnostic utilities to access your computer through a broadband connection, diagnose your supervision. If you with installation and troubleshooting...
... support.dell.com. Dell Support Service NOTE: Some of the following services are not always available in all under your problem and repair it all countries. For instructions on using Dell Support, see "Technical Support and Customer Service" on page 335, and then see "Before You Call" on page 332. Our support staff uses special diagnostic utilities to access your computer through a broadband connection, diagnose your supervision. If you with installation and troubleshooting...
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... the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of the platform base that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. T TAPI - Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. Reinforced area of video memory installed in your computer. super-extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers. standby mode - A utility that shuts down...
... the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of the platform base that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. T TAPI - Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. Reinforced area of video memory installed in your computer. super-extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers. standby mode - A utility that shuts down...
Setup Guide
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... Keyboard and Mouse 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Connect the Power Cable 10 Press the Power Button 11 Set Up Microsoft Windows 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 13 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 18 Back Panel Connectors 20 Software Features 22 Dell Dock 23 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 24 Solving Problems 25 Beep Codes 25 Network Problems 26 Power Problems 27 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30 Using Support Tools 32 Dell Support Center 32 My Dell Downloads...
... Keyboard and Mouse 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Connect the Power Cable 10 Press the Power Button 11 Set Up Microsoft Windows 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 13 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 18 Back Panel Connectors 20 Software Features 22 Dell Dock 23 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 24 Solving Problems 25 Beep Codes 25 Network Problems 26 Power Problems 27 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30 Using Support Tools 32 Dell Support Center 32 My Dell Downloads...
Setup Guide
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... network connector (RJ45 connector). A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of the network cable to the network port or the broadband device. To connect your computer. Connect the Network Cable (Optional) A network connection...
... network connector (RJ45 connector). A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of the network cable to the network port or the broadband device. To connect your computer. Connect the Network Cable (Optional) A network connection...
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... memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 55). If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Check if the memory module is compatible with your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 58. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics...
... memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 55). If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Check if the memory module is compatible with your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 58. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics...
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... information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 560 Dell Inspiron 570 Processor Types Inspiron 560 Intel® Celeron® Intel Pentium® Dual Core Intel...
... information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 560 Dell Inspiron 570 Processor Types Inspiron 560 Intel® Celeron® Intel Pentium® Dual Core Intel...
Comprehensive Specifications
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...-ECC memory only 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 5 GB, 6 GB, 7 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: Memory configurations of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of more than 4 GB require a 64-bit operating system. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer...
...-ECC memory only 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 5 GB, 6 GB, 7 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: Memory configurations of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of more than 4 GB require a 64-bit operating system. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer...
