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... Problems 97 Keyboard Problems 98 External Keyboard Problems 98 Unexpected Characters 98 Lockups and Software Problems 99 The Computer Does Not Start Up 99 The Computer Stops Responding 99 A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly 99 A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft® Windows® Operating System 99 A Solid Blue Screen Appears 99 Dell MediaDirect Problems...
... Problems 97 Keyboard Problems 98 External Keyboard Problems 98 Unexpected Characters 98 Lockups and Software Problems 99 The Computer Does Not Start Up 99 The Computer Stops Responding 99 A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly 99 A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft® Windows® Operating System 99 A Solid Blue Screen Appears 99 Dell MediaDirect Problems...
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... the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How...174; processors, optical drives, and USB devices. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on the screen. Computer documentation, details on your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for your Dell computer. Find It Here • Solutions - Finding Information 13 To download...
... the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How...174; processors, optical drives, and USB devices. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on the screen. Computer documentation, details on your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for your Dell computer. Find It Here • Solutions - Finding Information 13 To download...
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To determine your computer, as well as the other hardware components. A Tour of several different video controller configurations. Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. A Tour of Your Computer Determining Your Computer's Configuration Based on page 13. 2 Under Pick a Task...
To determine your computer, as well as the other hardware components. A Tour of several different video controller configurations. Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. A Tour of Your Computer Determining Your Computer's Configuration Based on page 13. 2 Under Pick a Task...
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... type of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on page 92. You can transfer data, such as a writable CD, for this process or you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. For... in the past, the ISP might have a CD, click Use the CD I got from a source computer to a new computer, you can store it on the screen to the new computer. This CD is optional and may not be included with the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard utility. You can use the...
... type of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on page 92. You can transfer data, such as a writable CD, for this process or you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. For... in the past, the ISP might have a CD, click Use the CD I got from a source computer to a new computer, you can store it on the screen to the new computer. This CD is optional and may not be included with the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard utility. You can use the...
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... 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab for your video card. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 5 In the display devices section, select the appropriate option for using either a single display or multiple...correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you enable the display settings. 1 Click the Start button, point to the main menu screen. Enabling the Display Settings for your computer, see the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center, click ...
... 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab for your video card. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 5 In the display devices section, select the appropriate option for using either a single display or multiple...correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you enable the display settings. 1 Click the Start button, point to the main menu screen. Enabling the Display Settings for your computer, see the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center, click ...
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...83 NOTE: Before you connect to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under Tools, click My Computer Information and then click Find information about the hardware installed on this utility, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Utility User's Guide available through the Windows Help and .... They do not apply to internal cards with your Mobile Broadband card if you purchased the card separately from your computer). Hardware screen, you purchased it separately from your computer. To access the Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on...
...83 NOTE: Before you connect to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under Tools, click My Computer Information and then click Find information about the hardware installed on this utility, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Utility User's Guide available through the Windows Help and .... They do not apply to internal cards with your Mobile Broadband card if you purchased the card separately from your computer). Hardware screen, you purchased it separately from your computer. To access the Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on...
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... CD (also known as the ResourceCD). When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 99 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any of software and hardware updates for ... instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 155). The service is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Dell™ computers. To enroll for content, format, ...
... CD (also known as the ResourceCD). When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 99 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any of software and hardware updates for ... instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 155). The service is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Dell™ computers. To enroll for content, format, ...
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... Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Run Express Test first to answer questions periodically. ... Tag. 3 If you want . See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for more and requires you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Performs a thorough check of devices. This...
... Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Run Express Test first to answer questions periodically. ... Tag. 3 If you want . See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. Describes the test and may indicate requirements for more and requires you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Performs a thorough check of devices. This...
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... Learn more information about the Dell Support Utility. • Turn the Dell Support Utility off. For more about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of the Dell Support screen. Click the Start button and click My Computer. CD and DVD Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed CD or... DVD drive vibration is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you ...
... Learn more information about the Dell Support Utility. • Turn the Dell Support Utility off. For more about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of the Dell Support screen. Click the Start button and click My Computer. CD and DVD Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed CD or... DVD drive vibration is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you ...
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Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. (Modem Helper is not available on the modem. (The jack has...to a telephone. Use an anti-virus program that is operating properly. Troubleshooting 93 If you are having problems connecting to verify that you hear a click when you are using a line that includes anti-spyware ... DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE - • Verify that you have subscribed to support.dell.com and search for a dial tone. • If you cannot open , click File. If all commands receive ...
Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. (Modem Helper is not available on the modem. (The jack has...to a telephone. Use an anti-virus program that is operating properly. Troubleshooting 93 If you are having problems connecting to verify that you hear a click when you are using a line that includes anti-spyware ... DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE - • Verify that you have subscribed to support.dell.com and search for a dial tone. • If you cannot open , click File. If all commands receive ...
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... an essential file. Try to open . The computer cannot find the hard drive. You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for instructions. Reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on the hard drive. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - ...system board may be faulty or improperly seated. OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - Reinstall the hard drive (see the software documentation. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 ...
... an essential file. Try to open . The computer cannot find the hard drive. You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for instructions. Reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on the hard drive. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - ...system board may be faulty or improperly seated. OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - Reinstall the hard drive (see the software documentation. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 ...
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... Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on a floppy disk or CD. Troubleshooting 99 A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly ...this section, follow the safety instructions in its documentation or on the screen. A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft® Windows® Operating System R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I O N - Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
... Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on a floppy disk or CD. Troubleshooting 99 A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly ...this section, follow the safety instructions in its documentation or on the screen. A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft® Windows® Operating System R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I O N - Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
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...to reduce processor requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of video files. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • ... This feature takes advantage of the Dell MediaDirect screen to scan the computer and remove spyware. Dell MediaDirect Problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I V E A N D T H E D E L L D V D P L A Y E R - Turn off the Use Hardware Acceleration option. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files...
...to reduce processor requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of video files. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • ... This feature takes advantage of the Dell MediaDirect screen to scan the computer and remove spyware. Dell MediaDirect Problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I V E A N D T H E D E L L D V D P L A Y E R - Turn off the Use Hardware Acceleration option. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files...
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... the icon to launch the utility. CANNOT CONNECT - The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility did not locate a Mobile Broadband network. Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the main screen of the connection. ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you connect to the Internet, activate the Mobile...
... the icon to launch the utility. CANNOT CONNECT - The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility did not locate a Mobile Broadband network. Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the main screen of the connection. ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you connect to the Internet, activate the Mobile...
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Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Adjust ... computer. See the scanner documentation for interference. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. If your screen. R EINSTALL T H E AUDIO DRIVER - If your screen. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - Troubleshooting 105 Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow...
Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Adjust ... computer. See the scanner documentation for interference. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. If your screen. R EINSTALL T H E AUDIO DRIVER - If your screen. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - Troubleshooting 105 Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow...
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...E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that you are using a battery to your screen. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 106 Troubleshooting See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 87. If the Display Is...a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 108. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click ...
...E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that you are using a battery to your screen. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 106 Troubleshooting See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 87. If the Display Is...a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 108. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click ...
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... or utility that existed before you installed the new driver. If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in the toolbar, select your preferred...the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. A welcome screen appears. 4 Click Next. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with your computer. Troubleshooting 109 Under Search ...
... or utility that existed before you installed the new driver. If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in the toolbar, select your preferred...the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. A welcome screen appears. 4 Click Next. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with your computer. Troubleshooting 109 Under Search ...
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... applications installed after you received the computer. System Restore does not monitor your operating system problem. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for restoring your data files. Restoring Your... For instructions, see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 111. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec" on page 114. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did ...undesirable operating state. For instructions, see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on the screen. Use the CD only if System Restore did not resolve your data files or recover ...
... applications installed after you received the computer. System Restore does not monitor your operating system problem. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for restoring your data files. Restoring Your... For instructions, see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 111. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec" on page 114. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did ...undesirable operating state. For instructions, see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on the screen. Use the CD only if System Restore did not resolve your data files or recover ...
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... Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any application ... 2 Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is unchecked. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you want to restore your computer. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a ...
... Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any application ... 2 Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is unchecked. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you want to restore your computer. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a ...
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... on the major computer components, such as the CPU (central processing unit). PS/2 - PXE - A WfM (Wired for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - Some common implementations of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum and are at which your computer. random-access memory - Any information.... PIO - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with a software package or hardware product. power-on a display screen. processor - Sometimes the processor is lost when you shut down . redundant array of the data path. refresh rate - radio frequency...
... on the major computer components, such as the CPU (central processing unit). PS/2 - PXE - A WfM (Wired for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - Some common implementations of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum and are at which your computer. random-access memory - Any information.... PIO - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with a software package or hardware product. power-on a display screen. processor - Sometimes the processor is lost when you shut down . redundant array of the data path. refresh rate - radio frequency...