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... repeatedly 96 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 96 A solid blue screen appears 96 Dell MediaDirect problems 96 Other software problems 97 Memory Problems 98 Network Problems 99 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 99 Power ...Problems 100 Printer Problems 101 Scanner Problems 102 Sound and Speaker Problems 102 No sound from integrated speakers 103 No sound from external speakers 103 No sound from headphones 103 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 104 8 Contents
... repeatedly 96 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 96 A solid blue screen appears 96 Dell MediaDirect problems 96 Other software problems 97 Memory Problems 98 Network Problems 99 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 99 Power ...Problems 100 Printer Problems 101 Scanner Problems 102 Sound and Speaker Problems 102 No sound from integrated speakers 103 No sound from external speakers 103 No sound from headphones 103 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 104 8 Contents
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... amber: The battery charge is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: - light operates as follows: If the computer is low. - Stop. Mute the sound. Turn the volume down. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the - If the computer is turned...
... amber: The battery charge is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: - light operates as follows: If the computer is low. - Stop. Mute the sound. Turn the volume down. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the - If the computer is turned...
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...). Starts Windows Explorer. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the character repeat rate: 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard....key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Restores all open windows. Opens the Search Results dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on...
...). Starts Windows Explorer. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the character repeat rate: 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard....key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Restores all open windows. Opens the Search Results dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on...
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Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Mouse. 4 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 40 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Mouse. 4 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 40 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad
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... icon in the notification area, click Power Options, and then select a plan in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use one of the following : • Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Power Options, and then select a power plan in Sleep state, it may lose data. To enter...
... icon in the notification area, click Power Options, and then select a plan in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use one of the following : • Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Power Options, and then select a power plan in Sleep state, it may lose data. To enter...
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Try closing all DVD drives. C H A N G E T H E W R I C S - See "Dell Diagnostics" on Sleep state. Optical drive problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is normal and may prevent the operating system from ... OR BD MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS C H E C K F O R H A R D W A R E I N C O M P A T I B I L I T I T O N - The drive makes an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running. • Ensure that the disc is interrupted, an error occurs. See "Troubleshooting Software and...
Try closing all DVD drives. C H A N G E T H E W R I C S - See "Dell Diagnostics" on Sleep state. Optical drive problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is normal and may prevent the operating system from ... OR BD MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS C H E C K F O R H A R D W A R E I N C O M P A T I B I L I T I T O N - The drive makes an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that is running. • Ensure that the disc is interrupted, an error occurs. See "Troubleshooting Software and...
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If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it, and then connect to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. For help, contact your computer might be infected with Windows. For more information, go to the Internet. CAUTION... running when the message appeared. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab. 5 Click the COM port for the operating system or the program that the modem is operating...
If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it, and then connect to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. For help, contact your computer might be infected with Windows. For more information, go to the Internet. CAUTION... running when the message appeared. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab. 5 Click the COM port for the operating system or the program that the modem is operating...
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...: If you complete these checks. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon. A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I N T E R F E R E N C E - See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 127). If the computer power light turns on, but the display...
...: If you complete these checks. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. 2 Right-click the printer icon. A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I N T E R F E R E N C E - See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 127). If the computer power light turns on, but the display...
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...you complete these checks. See the scanner documentation for your scanner is LPT1 (Printer Port). Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 154 as you need technical ... the scanner cables are securely connected to the following port(s): setting is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. UNLOCK THE SCANNER - R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I V E R - If your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E ...
...you complete these checks. See the scanner documentation for your scanner is LPT1 (Printer Port). Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 154 as you need technical ... the scanner cables are securely connected to the following port(s): setting is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. UNLOCK THE SCANNER - R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I V E R - If your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E ...
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...S T I N T E R F E R E N C E - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I O N - Sound from the speakers is not muted. No sound from headphones C H 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 V E R - Ensure that the sound is working by testing it with the speakers. R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - If ...sound is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to eliminate distortion. Ensure that you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the headphone connector. See "Dell...
...S T I N T E R F E R E N C E - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I O N - Sound from the speakers is not muted. No sound from headphones C H 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 V E R - Ensure that the sound is working by testing it with the speakers. R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - If ...sound is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to eliminate distortion. Ensure that you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the headphone connector. See "Dell...
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... 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" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK... the mouse cable and check it and connect the mouse directly to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. Verify that the sound is not muted. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and...
... 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" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK... the mouse cable and check it and connect the mouse directly to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. Verify that the sound is not muted. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and...
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... port - extended display mode - A PC Card that installs in an expansion slot on the system board in and out of your Dell™ computer. DVI - EMI - DVD+RW drive - drive that decrease the overall consumption of the PC Card slot when installed.... device electronics - Environmental Protection Agency requirements that can damage integrated circuits found in some countries. ESD - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. expansion slot - A connector on your display. A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. A numeric code...
... port - extended display mode - A PC Card that installs in an expansion slot on the system board in and out of your Dell™ computer. DVI - EMI - DVD+RW drive - drive that decrease the overall consumption of the PC Card slot when installed.... device electronics - Environmental Protection Agency requirements that can damage integrated circuits found in some countries. ESD - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. expansion slot - A connector on your display. A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. A numeric code...
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Index Numbers 8-in-1 memory card reader, 63 A audio device connecting, 56 enabling, 58 audio. See sound B battery charge gauge, 45 charging, 48 checking the charge, 44 performance, 43 power meter, 45 removing, 48 replacing coin-cell battery, 143 storing, 49 blanks ...
Index Numbers 8-in-1 memory card reader, 63 A audio device connecting, 56 enabling, 58 audio. See sound B battery charge gauge, 45 charging, 48 checking the charge, 44 performance, 43 power meter, 45 removing, 48 replacing coin-cell battery, 143 storing, 49 blanks ...
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...blue screen, 96 CD drive, 85 CD-RW drive, 85 computer crashes, 95-96 computer does not start up, 95 computer stops responding, 95 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Dell MediaDirect, 96 drives, 84 DVD drive, 85 error messages, 87 hard drive, 85 IEEE 1394 connector, 93 keyboard, 94 lockups, 95 network, 99...to previous operating state, 111 restore operating system to previous state, 110 scanner, 102 problems (continued) slow computer performance, 87, 98 software, 95-97 sound and speakers, 102 speakers, 102 spyware, 87, 98 video and monitor Product Information Guide, 14 Q QuickSet, 145 QuickSet Help, 17 R RAM.
...blue screen, 96 CD drive, 85 CD-RW drive, 85 computer crashes, 95-96 computer does not start up, 95 computer stops responding, 95 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Dell MediaDirect, 96 drives, 84 DVD drive, 85 error messages, 87 hard drive, 85 IEEE 1394 connector, 93 keyboard, 94 lockups, 95 network, 99...to previous operating state, 111 restore operating system to previous state, 110 scanner, 102 problems (continued) slow computer performance, 87, 98 software, 95-97 sound and speakers, 102 speakers, 102 spyware, 87, 98 video and monitor Product Information Guide, 14 Q QuickSet, 145 QuickSet Help, 17 R RAM.
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...Identity Module software problems, 96-97 software and hardware incompatibilities, 110 sound problems, 102 volume, 102 speakers problems, 102 volume, 102 specifications, 157 spyware, 87, 98 stolen computer, 76 Subscriber Identity Module, 133 support contacting Dell, 155 support website, 16 System Restore, 110-111 system setup ... to a new computer, 21 traveling with the computer by air, 148 identification tag, 147 packing, 147 tips, 148 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 79 Hardware Troubleshooter, 110 restore computer to previous operating state, 110-111 TV connecting, 56 198 Index screen.
...Identity Module software problems, 96-97 software and hardware incompatibilities, 110 sound problems, 102 volume, 102 speakers problems, 102 volume, 102 specifications, 157 spyware, 87, 98 stolen computer, 76 Subscriber Identity Module, 133 support contacting Dell, 155 support website, 16 System Restore, 110-111 system setup ... to a new computer, 21 traveling with the computer by air, 148 identification tag, 147 packing, 147 tips, 148 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 79 Hardware Troubleshooter, 110 restore computer to previous operating state, 110-111 TV connecting, 56 198 Index screen.
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Dell MediaDirect problems 106 Other software problems 107 Memory Problems 108 Network Problems 108 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 109 Power Problems 110 Printer Problems 111 Scanner Problems 112 Sound and Speaker Problems 112 No sound from integrated speakers 112 No sound from external speakers 113 No sound from headphones 113 Touch Pad or...
Dell MediaDirect problems 106 Other software problems 107 Memory Problems 108 Network Problems 108 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 109 Power Problems 110 Printer Problems 111 Scanner Problems 112 Sound and Speaker Problems 112 No sound from integrated speakers 112 No sound from external speakers 113 No sound from headphones 113 Touch Pad or...
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... about your computer may not include a camera. M E D I C A T O R - Play the next track. Based on configuration selections that the camera is turned on page 43. Mute the sound. Indicates that you made when ordering your computer, your computer may not include a camera. Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback.
... about your computer may not include a camera. M E D I C A T O R - Play the next track. Based on configuration selections that the camera is turned on page 43. Mute the sound. Indicates that you made when ordering your computer, your computer may not include a camera. Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback.
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... dialog box. Opens the System Properties dialog box. Restores all open windows. Opens the Search Results dialog box. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to a network). Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating...character repeat rate: 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. 44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "...
... dialog box. Opens the System Properties dialog box. Restores all open windows. Opens the Search Results dialog box. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to a network). Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating...character repeat rate: 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. 44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "...
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Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Mouse. 4 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 46 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Mouse. 4 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 46 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
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... warns you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window. battery life is largely determined by the number of the following : • Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Power Options, and then select a power plan in... the Select a power plan window. 52 Using a Battery If the battery runs completely out of time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 52 or "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 53). The...
... warns you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window. battery life is largely determined by the number of the following : • Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Power Options, and then select a power plan in... the Select a power plan window. 52 Using a Battery If the battery runs completely out of time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 52 or "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 53). The...
