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... Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista 52 Windows XP 52 Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections 55 DisplayPort™ - Features and Benefits 56 NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies 56 4 Navigation Devices (Mouse...
... Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista 52 Windows XP 52 Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections 55 DisplayPort™ - Features and Benefits 56 NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies 56 4 Navigation Devices (Mouse...
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...; PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers...
...; PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers...
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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 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...
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 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...
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... or LowLight Environments: NOTE: Your laptop computer may not have an ambient light sensor. NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display brightness on the front of the computer display. The ambient light sensor is located on your laptop computer only. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To... learn more detailed information about accessing the Display Properties window to compensate for low-light and high-light environments. 1 1 Ambient Light Sensor Monitors and Displays 53 It does not control the brightness on page 44. For more about the Control Panel...
... or LowLight Environments: NOTE: Your laptop computer may not have an ambient light sensor. NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display brightness on the front of the computer display. The ambient light sensor is located on your laptop computer only. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To... learn more detailed information about accessing the Display Properties window to compensate for low-light and high-light environments. 1 1 Ambient Light Sensor Monitors and Displays 53 It does not control the brightness on page 44. For more about the Control Panel...
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...automatically sets the display brightness to an electrical outlet. NOTE: The ambient light sensor is disabled when your computer is connected to the minimum level. NOTE: Rebooting the computer returns the ambient light sensor to it's prior setting (either enabled or disabled). 54 Monitors ...and Displays Using the display brightness key combinations disables the ambient light sensor and the display brightness increases or decreases accordingly. You can enable or disable the ambient light sensor feature by pressing the and left-arrow key combination. NOTE: Do not...
...automatically sets the display brightness to an electrical outlet. NOTE: The ambient light sensor is disabled when your computer is connected to the minimum level. NOTE: Rebooting the computer returns the ambient light sensor to it's prior setting (either enabled or disabled). 54 Monitors ...and Displays Using the display brightness key combinations disables the ambient light sensor and the display brightness increases or decreases accordingly. You can enable or disable the ambient light sensor feature by pressing the and left-arrow key combination. NOTE: Do not...
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... the check box next to dislodge dust and lint. 5 If the rollers inside the ball cage are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with a mild cleaning solution. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up the device so that your computer can of the mouse with...
... the check box next to dislodge dust and lint. 5 If the rollers inside the ball cage are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with a mild cleaning solution. Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse Before you set up the device so that your computer can of the mouse with...
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... touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to press the left touch pad button twice. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your thumb to move the cursor or select objects on the screen... or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button. • To select and move the cursor, lightly slide your finger or pen over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise on the touch pad. 62 Navigation...
... touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to press the left touch pad button twice. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your thumb to move the cursor or select objects on the screen... or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button. • To select and move the cursor, lightly slide your finger or pen over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise on the touch pad. 62 Navigation...
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...Other Hardware→ Keyboard. 2 On the Keyboard Properties window, adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. The three lighting states are: 66 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Backlit Keyboard NOTE: Your computer may not support a backlit keyboard feature. ... backlit keyboard provides visibility in the given order). Customizing Your Keyboard You can adjust your keyboard settings to toggle between the three lighting states (in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on the keys. Press and the right-arrow key to : • Change...
...Other Hardware→ Keyboard. 2 On the Keyboard Properties window, adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. The three lighting states are: 66 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Backlit Keyboard NOTE: Your computer may not support a backlit keyboard feature. ... backlit keyboard provides visibility in the given order). Customizing Your Keyboard You can adjust your keyboard settings to toggle between the three lighting states (in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on the keys. Press and the right-arrow key to : • Change...
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... want to add, and then click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 67 1 full keyboard/touch pad brightness. 2 half keyboard/touch pad brightness. 3 no lighting. Changing the Input Language of the Regional and Language Options window, select a language and click OK.
... want to add, and then click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 67 1 full keyboard/touch pad brightness. 2 half keyboard/touch pad brightness. 3 no lighting. Changing the Input Language of the Regional and Language Options window, select a language and click OK.
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The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 68 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) The keypad corresponds to the keypad of an extended keyboard. • To type a number or symbol, press and hold and press the desired key. • To enable the numeric keypad, press . Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer numeric keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard.
The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 68 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) The keypad corresponds to the keypad of an extended keyboard. • To type a number or symbol, press and hold and press the desired key. • To enable the numeric keypad, press . Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer numeric keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard.
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...at least 3 seconds. That is, a battery can show a status of times it is charged. Each light represents incremental degradation. After hundreds of the total battery charge. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If ..., and more than 60 percent of the power remaining on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is the health of its original charge capacity remains. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60...
...at least 3 seconds. That is, a battery can show a status of times it is charged. Each light represents incremental degradation. After hundreds of the total battery charge. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If ..., and more than 60 percent of the power remaining on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is the health of its original charge capacity remains. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60...
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...(DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions As of time. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can operate your battery). You can use it. The battery is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange (light colors may not charge when you connect the ...computer to 100 percent in approximately 2 hours. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options....
...(DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions As of time. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can operate your battery). You can use it. The battery is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange (light colors may not charge when you connect the ...computer to 100 percent in approximately 2 hours. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options....
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...in position for using the wireless switch or button. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. NOTE: The light turns on or off . Enabling the Network Locator Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator may use a separate button or switch for ...8226; System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use when your vicinity. DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 Other computers may be disabled and...
...in position for using the wireless switch or button. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of whether your vicinity. NOTE: The light turns on or off . Enabling the Network Locator Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator may use a separate button or switch for ...8226; System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use when your vicinity. DCP icon Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 167 Other computers may be disabled and...
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.... See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. These lights start and turn off or light in a certain sequence to resolve device configuration, ...compatibility problems, or operating status. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (...
.... See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. These lights start and turn off or light in a certain sequence to resolve device configuration, ...compatibility problems, or operating status. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (...
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...ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is in this support utility for ... the procedures in standby mode. Press a key on . NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not receiving power. - Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computing environment.
...ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is in this support utility for ... the procedures in standby mode. Press a key on . NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not receiving power. - Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computing environment.
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... shipped with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Ensure that the computer turns on properly. - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Too many devices on the front panel. Ensure that the electrical outlet is receiving electrical...the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Replace power protection devices, ...
... shipped with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Ensure that the computer turns on properly. - Some possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Too many devices on the front panel. Ensure that the electrical outlet is receiving electrical...the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with another device, such as a lamp. - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Replace power protection devices, ...
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...your computer). If the computer malfunctions, you received is not listed in the table, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. FOR MORE INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of the various ...keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. FOR...
...your computer). If the computer malfunctions, you received is not listed in the table, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. FOR MORE INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of the various ...keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. FOR...
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... an environment similar to perform an operating system shutdown. A Program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. Troubleshooting 293 See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 275. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for Laptop Computers...
... an environment similar to perform an operating system shutdown. A Program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. Troubleshooting 293 See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 275. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for Laptop Computers...
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.... RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Power Lights for Media Drives" on page 280. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings...
.... RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Power Lights for Media Drives" on page 280. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings...
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NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. Press a key on . • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that ... the power cable in the power connector on page 275. The computer is securely connected to resume normal operation. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the main power...
NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. Press a key on . • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that ... the power cable in the power connector on page 275. The computer is securely connected to resume normal operation. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the main power...
