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...Supply Devices 66 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 70 Accessing Help 72 Power Problems 72 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 73 Docking Power Considerations 74 Start-Up Error Messages 74 Video and Display Problems 75 If the display is blank 75 If the display is difficult to read 76... If only part of the display is readable 76 Sound and Speaker Problems 77 If you have a problem with integrated speakers 77 If you have a problem with external speakers 77 Printer Problems 78 ...
...Supply Devices 66 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 70 Accessing Help 72 Power Problems 72 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 73 Docking Power Considerations 74 Start-Up Error Messages 74 Video and Display Problems 75 If the display is blank 75 If the display is difficult to read 76... If only part of the display is readable 76 Sound and Speaker Problems 77 If you have a problem with integrated speakers 77 If you have a problem with external speakers 77 Printer Problems 78 ...
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... devices. 2 Disconnect your computer gets wet or is not operating properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 90 or 91. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. If, after turning off the computer... bay and, if necessary, the secondary battery from the display quickly and keep the display dry. Apply the water to moisture can damage the display. Longterm exposure to the cloth; NOTICE: Wait 5 seconds after following steps in "Solving Problems" on page 124 for personal injury or shock.
... devices. 2 Disconnect your computer gets wet or is not operating properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 90 or 91. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. If, after turning off the computer... bay and, if necessary, the secondary battery from the display quickly and keep the display dry. Apply the water to moisture can damage the display. Longterm exposure to the cloth; NOTICE: Wait 5 seconds after following steps in "Solving Problems" on page 124 for personal injury or shock.
Owner's Manual
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You can erase the CD-RW disc and try again. HINT: If you have a DVD/CD-RW combo drive and experience recording problems, check the Roxio support website at support.roxio.com for instructions on the size of the files that you want to copy into the CD-.... How to Copy a CD The procedure assumes that it is equipped with both types of Easy CD Creator Basic.) The Disc Copier window appears and displays your CD-RW drive in the CD-RW drive to practice CD recording until you record the project permanently to a blank CD-R disc. • See...
You can erase the CD-RW disc and try again. HINT: If you have a DVD/CD-RW combo drive and experience recording problems, check the Roxio support website at support.roxio.com for instructions on the size of the files that you want to copy into the CD-.... How to Copy a CD The procedure assumes that it is equipped with both types of Easy CD Creator Basic.) The Disc Copier window appears and displays your CD-RW drive in the CD-RW drive to practice CD recording until you record the project permanently to a blank CD-R disc. • See...
Owner's Manual
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...the computer is connected (docked) to a docking device, undock it. 3 Close the display and turn off your computer, see page 42). 2 If the computer is connected ... play in a dry, safe place, and avoid pressing down the computer (see "General Program Problems" on top of the bay. About the Module Bay You can install devices such as a ... si n g Yo u r C o m pu t e r The computer automatically turns off after the shutdown process finishes. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: You must use CD-R discs to burn music CDs that you must turn the computer over. 4 Slide and hold the latch...
...the computer is connected (docked) to a docking device, undock it. 3 Close the display and turn off your computer, see page 42). 2 If the computer is connected ... play in a dry, safe place, and avoid pressing down the computer (see "General Program Problems" on top of the bay. About the Module Bay You can install devices such as a ... si n g Yo u r C o m pu t e r The computer automatically turns off after the shutdown process finishes. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: You must use CD-R discs to burn music CDs that you must turn the computer over. 4 Slide and hold the latch...
Owner's Manual
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... Solutions Accessing Help Power Problems Start-Up Error Messages Video and Display Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems Scanner Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Drive Problems PC Card Problems Error Messages General Program Problems E-Mail Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer...
... Solutions Accessing Help Power Problems Start-Up Error Messages Video and Display Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems Scanner Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Drive Problems PC Card Problems Error Messages General Program Problems E-Mail Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer...
Owner's Manual
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...disk and restart the computer. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may have caused the display to turn on . Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on , your computer....resolution than your computer supports, Dell recommends that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is on . L IG H T - Try pressing any key or move the cursor to your power management settings may be depleted. Video and Display Problems If the display is in the Windows Help...
...disk and restart the computer. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may have caused the display to turn on . Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on , your computer....resolution than your computer supports, Dell recommends that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is on . L IG H T - Try pressing any key or move the cursor to your power management settings may be depleted. Video and Display Problems If the display is in the Windows Help...
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... appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you may have a defective external keyboard. Verify that they appear on the display. CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the... KEYBOARD 1 Turn off the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it for bent or broken pins. External Keyboard Problems C H E C K T H E KE Y B O A R D C A B L E - If you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: When you are displayed instead of letters.
... appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you may have a defective external keyboard. Verify that they appear on the display. CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the... KEYBOARD 1 Turn off the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it for bent or broken pins. External Keyboard Problems C H E C K T H E KE Y B O A R D C A B L E - If you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: When you are displayed instead of letters.
Owner's Manual
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... tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see page 96) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. If it... programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page 96) to display the CD contents, and then double-click the autocd.exe file. If you installed the new driver.
... tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see page 96) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. If it... programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page 96) to display the CD contents, and then double-click the autocd.exe file. If you installed the new driver.
Owner's Manual
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... memory reinstalling drivers, 93 ResourceCD, 93 S safety instructions, 9 health considerations, 16 settings system setup program, 119 shutdown, 42 software fixing problems, 89 reinstalling software, 93 specifications, 112 System Restore, 96 system setup program, 119 T Tell Me How help file accessing, 72 Touch ...rest, 104 PC Cards fixing problems, 86 power fixing problems, 72 protection devices, 65 turning off, 42 printer cable, 34 connecting, 34 parallel, 34 setting up error messages, 74 touch pad or mouse problems, 81 unexpected characters, 82 video and display problems, 75 wet computer, 90 ...
... memory reinstalling drivers, 93 ResourceCD, 93 S safety instructions, 9 health considerations, 16 settings system setup program, 119 shutdown, 42 software fixing problems, 89 reinstalling software, 93 specifications, 112 System Restore, 96 system setup program, 119 T Tell Me How help file accessing, 72 Touch ...rest, 104 PC Cards fixing problems, 86 power fixing problems, 72 protection devices, 65 turning off, 42 printer cable, 34 connecting, 34 parallel, 34 setting up error messages, 74 touch pad or mouse problems, 81 unexpected characters, 82 video and display problems, 75 wet computer, 90 ...