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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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...
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...SLI (Scalable Link Interface) or ATI Crossfire technologies. Detailed information about the benefits of "direct drive" digital monitors, resulting in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps vs. 9.6 Gbps) •High-bandwidth audio. ... high definition content applications such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. For ...
...SLI (Scalable Link Interface) or ATI Crossfire technologies. Detailed information about the benefits of "direct drive" digital monitors, resulting in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps vs. 9.6 Gbps) •High-bandwidth audio. ... high definition content applications such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. For ...
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...Panel→Additional Options. Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your rear speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. while the 1 refers to the right audio out/headphone connector... the middle headphone icon, select Device: Center/LFE Speaker, and plug your center/woofer speaker cable to the middle audio out/headphone connector. 3 Click the right headphone icon, select Device: Front Speaker, and plug your front speaker cable to the low frequency effects channel (LFE). Multimedia...
...Panel→Additional Options. Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your rear speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. while the 1 refers to the right audio out/headphone connector... the middle headphone icon, select Device: Center/LFE Speaker, and plug your center/woofer speaker cable to the middle audio out/headphone connector. 3 Click the right headphone icon, select Device: Front Speaker, and plug your front speaker cable to the low frequency effects channel (LFE). Multimedia...
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...the DVD begins playing, click the stop button. 3 Click Settings→ DVD→ DVD Audio Setting. 4 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and click Headphones. 5 Click the arrows beside the Audio listening mode setting to select the most ...suitable option. If your computer has a DVD drive. 3 Click Settings→ DVD→ DVD Audio Setting. 4 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and select the SPDIF option. 5 Click the Back button once, and then click the Back button again to...
...the DVD begins playing, click the stop button. 3 Click Settings→ DVD→ DVD Audio Setting. 4 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and click Headphones. 5 Click the arrows beside the Audio listening mode setting to select the most ...suitable option. If your computer has a DVD drive. 3 Click Settings→ DVD→ DVD Audio Setting. 4 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and select the SPDIF option. 5 Click the Back button once, and then click the Back button again to...
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...-out or TV-out connectors. Identifying the Connectors on Your Computer Your computer may be equipped with your computer and your computer to a TV and speakers, you need to navigate through a great deal of tasks you plan to perform Having this information can help ensure that you use the right connectors...
...-out or TV-out connectors. Identifying the Connectors on Your Computer Your computer may be equipped with your computer and your computer to a TV and speakers, you need to navigate through a great deal of tasks you plan to perform Having this information can help ensure that you use the right connectors...
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Connector Description/Function An audio connector allows you to connect to speakers. You can also use this connector for standard audio connection to standard audio, S/PDIF digital audio, or multichannel analog audio. However, certain component ...ports for additional information. To connect your computer to a TV, you need : • Video adapter and cable Connecting Your Computer to your TV for speaker connections. See the documentation that came with your computer and TV, determine which combination of connections. Identifying the Connectors on your TV. NOTE: To determine...
Connector Description/Function An audio connector allows you to connect to speakers. You can also use this connector for standard audio connection to standard audio, S/PDIF digital audio, or multichannel analog audio. However, certain component ...ports for additional information. To connect your computer to a TV, you need : • Video adapter and cable Connecting Your Computer to your TV for speaker connections. See the documentation that came with your computer and TV, determine which combination of connections. Identifying the Connectors on your TV. NOTE: To determine...
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... cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in Windows Help and Support for the keyword standby in the drive or the media. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 281. TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W ... DVD titles work in the lower-right corner of your computer's Documentation and see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 280. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 281. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in all programs before you write to an Optical Drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S...
... cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in Windows Help and Support for the keyword standby in the drive or the media. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 281. TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W ... DVD titles work in the lower-right corner of your computer's Documentation and see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 280. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 281. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in all programs before you write to an Optical Drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S...
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... D R I O N - Troubleshooting 299 C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I V E R - U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for information on cable connections. • Ensure that your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. See... the scanner documentation for instructions. Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this ...
... D R I O N - Troubleshooting 299 C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I V E R - U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for information on cable connections. • Ensure that your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. See... the scanner documentation for instructions. Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this ...
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... Drivers for interference. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as shown on page 79. If your screen. Click or double-click the speaker icon in MP3 and other media players may override the Windows volume setting. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N S - ... page 280. 300 Troubleshooting If you purchased a sound card, ensure that the sound is working by testing it with the speakers. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the speakers are connected as a lamp. 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 - See"Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" ...
... Drivers for interference. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as shown on page 79. If your screen. Click or double-click the speaker icon in MP3 and other media players may override the Windows volume setting. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N S - ... page 280. 300 Troubleshooting If you purchased a sound card, ensure that the sound is working by testing it with the speakers. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the speakers are connected as a lamp. 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 - See"Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" ...
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...mouse cable, check it . Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 281). C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I V E R - R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the... Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your screen. See "Installing Drivers for the pointing device option...
...mouse cable, check it . Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 281). C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I V E R - R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the... Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your screen. See "Installing Drivers for the pointing device option...
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... and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. See the monitor documentation for the graphics card(s) is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for instructions on page 273. If your computer and connect an external monitor to appear shaky.
... and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. See the monitor documentation for the graphics card(s) is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for instructions on page 273. If your computer and connect an external monitor to appear shaky.
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...sound card, use the connector on the card. 2 lineout/ headphone Use the (green) line-out connector to attach connector headphones and speakers with integrated amplifiers. 3 microphone connector Use the (pink) microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into ... out Use the (orange) subwoofer connector to provide extremely low bass extension. Systems not using subwoofers can shunt the LFE information to the main speakers in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. Audio Ports 1 6 5 2 3 ...
...sound card, use the connector on the card. 2 lineout/ headphone Use the (green) line-out connector to attach connector headphones and speakers with integrated amplifiers. 3 microphone connector Use the (pink) microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into ... out Use the (orange) subwoofer connector to provide extremely low bass extension. Systems not using subwoofers can shunt the LFE information to the main speakers in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. Audio Ports 1 6 5 2 3 ...
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... twisted pair - UXGA - V video controller - text editor - TPM - U UMA - UPS systems typically provide surge suppression and may also provide voltage regulation. for a limited amount of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. trusted platform module - A backup power source used when the electrical power fails or...
... twisted pair - UXGA - V video controller - text editor - TPM - U UMA - UPS systems typically provide surge suppression and may also provide voltage regulation. for a limited amount of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. trusted platform module - A backup power source used when the electrical power fails or...
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Connects to headphones. 5 NOTE: To connect to USB devices that are connected 2 3 occasionally such as memory keys, digital 7 cameras, and MP3 players. 4 3 Headphone connector - Eject the optical drive tray when pressed. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Desktop This section provides information about the 10 features available on the back of your Inspiron™ desktop. Connect 8 to a powered 6 speaker or sound system, use the audio connectors on your computer. 16 Front View Features 9 1 1 Optical drive eject buttons (2) -
Connects to headphones. 5 NOTE: To connect to USB devices that are connected 2 3 occasionally such as memory keys, digital 7 cameras, and MP3 players. 4 3 Headphone connector - Eject the optical drive tray when pressed. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Desktop This section provides information about the 10 features available on the back of your Inspiron™ desktop. Connect 8 to a powered 6 speaker or sound system, use the audio connectors on your computer. 16 Front View Features 9 1 1 Optical drive eject buttons (2) -
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Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 Your computer's model number. 2 VGA connector - Connect to front L/R speakers. 9 Line-in connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a microphone, cassette player, CD player, or VCR. 10 Center/subwoofer connector - Connects to rear L/R surround speakers. 6 Side L/R ... display. 3 HDMI connector - Connects to a microphone for wired network connection. 21 Connects your computer to side L/R surround speakers. 7 Microphone connector - Connects to a network or broadband device if you are using a wired network. The two lights next...
Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 Your computer's model number. 2 VGA connector - Connect to front L/R speakers. 9 Line-in connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a microphone, cassette player, CD player, or VCR. 10 Center/subwoofer connector - Connects to rear L/R surround speakers. 6 Side L/R ... display. 3 HDMI connector - Connects to a microphone for wired network connection. 21 Connects your computer to side L/R surround speakers. 7 Microphone connector - Connects to a network or broadband device if you are using a wired network. The two lights next...