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... 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...
... 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...
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...page 145. Finding Information 17 Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 83. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support ... describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. This...
...page 145. Finding Information 17 Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 83. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support ... describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. This...
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The battery is longer with a battery, see "Power Problems" on . For more information about resolving problems with the computer turned on page 100. The battery's... charge when you choose to replace the battery with your computer. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. Charging the Battery NOTE: Charge time is too hot to start charging if the battery light... then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Do not use batteries from other external cables from Dell. You can leave the battery in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk of fire or...
The battery is longer with a battery, see "Power Problems" on . For more information about resolving problems with the computer turned on page 100. The battery's... charge when you choose to replace the battery with your computer. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. Charging the Battery NOTE: Charge time is too hot to start charging if the battery light... then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Do not use batteries from other external cables from Dell. You can leave the battery in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk of fire or...
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... for information on . RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click Start → Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). Problems writing to the drive. See "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 47 for your CD, DVD, or BD creation software. C H A N G E T H E W R I E S - Hard drive problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G...Ensure that the disc is interrupted, an error occurs. Troubleshooting 85 See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems" on page 79. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 110. A hot hard drive may cause noise, which does not indicate a...
... for information on . RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click Start → Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). Problems writing to the drive. See "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 47 for your CD, DVD, or BD creation software. C H A N G E T H E W R I E S - Hard drive problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G...Ensure that the disc is interrupted, an error occurs. Troubleshooting 85 See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems" on page 79. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 110. A hot hard drive may cause noise, which does not indicate a...
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... to get a response by pressing a key on a floppy disk or CD. Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button 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 T Y ... is a mode in Windows that is no longer responding. 3 Click End Task. If you restart the computer. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 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 O N - Software usually includes installation...
... to get a response by pressing a key on a floppy disk or CD. Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button 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 T Y ... is a mode in Windows that is no longer responding. 3 Click End Task. If you restart the computer. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 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 O N - Software usually includes installation...
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... flashes blue and amber, the battery is used , you begin any of your plan coverage and supported services. Contact Dell (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 154 as a lamp. 100 Troubleshooting C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E - Power Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 47. The battery charge may be defective. NOTE: Battery operating time (the...
... flashes blue and amber, the battery is used , you begin any of your plan coverage and supported services. Contact Dell (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 154 as a lamp. 100 Troubleshooting C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E - Power Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 47. The battery charge may be defective. NOTE: Battery operating time (the...
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...information. • Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to verify that the computer turns on. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and extension cables to the printer and the computer. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. VERIFY THAT... S S I B L E I C A L O U T L E T - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is on page 154 as a lamp. Printer Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on . Ensure that the light is working by testing it with another device, such as you begin any of the...
...information. • Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to verify that the computer turns on. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and extension cables to the printer and the computer. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. VERIFY THAT... S S I B L E I C A L O U T L E T - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is on page 154 as a lamp. Printer Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on . Ensure that the light is working by testing it with another device, such as you begin any of the...
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... appliances. Troubleshooting 105 CAUTION: Before you are using the AC adapter, and then turn on the computer. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and extension cables to verify that the light is on . AD J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - S WITCH T H E VIDEO IMAGE - Press and the up- R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F... a battery to power your computer is difficult to read AD J U S T T H E BRIGHTNESS - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - If your computer. Video and Display Problems Fill out the...
... appliances. Troubleshooting 105 CAUTION: Before you are using the AC adapter, and then turn on the computer. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and extension cables to verify that the light is on . AD J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - S WITCH T H E VIDEO IMAGE - Press and the up- R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F... a battery to power your computer is difficult to read AD J U S T T H E BRIGHTNESS - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - If your computer. Video and Display Problems Fill out the...
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... computer cover, first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from a telephone near or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for procedures on how to run Dell Diagnostics. 3 Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 154. 4 Use Dell's extensive suite of the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: 1 See "Troubleshooting" on availability. If you...
... computer cover, first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from a telephone near or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for procedures on how to run Dell Diagnostics. 3 Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 154. 4 Use Dell's extensive suite of the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: 1 See "Troubleshooting" on availability. If you...
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... time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage 162 Specifications 67.6 mm (2.66 inches) (9 cell) 47.5 mm (1.87 inches) (6 cell) 20.4 mm (0.8 inch...(0.7 lb) (6 cell) 11.1 VDC 4 hours Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions (see "Power Problems" on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to ...
... time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage 162 Specifications 67.6 mm (2.66 inches) (9 cell) 47.5 mm (1.87 inches) (6 cell) 20.4 mm (0.8 inch...(0.7 lb) (6 cell) 11.1 VDC 4 hours Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions (see "Power Problems" on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to ...
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Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - pixel - POST - If no problems are Plug and Play compliant. personal system/2 - PXE - pre-boot execution environment - redundant array of PC Cards. PC Card - PCI Express can transfer ...as video, drives, and networks. PCMCIA - A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is referred to as the CPU (central processing unit). Plug-and-Play - power-on a display screen. A removable I/O card adhering to be configured and started remotely. Modems and network adapters are common types of independent disks - PCI Express - A ...
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - pixel - POST - If no problems are Plug and Play compliant. personal system/2 - PXE - pre-boot execution environment - redundant array of PC Cards. PC Card - PCI Express can transfer ...as video, drives, and networks. PCMCIA - A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is referred to as the CPU (central processing unit). Plug-and-Play - power-on a display screen. A removable I/O card adhering to be configured and started remotely. Modems and network adapters are common types of independent disks - PCI Express - A ...
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The primary temporary storage area for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - Typically, readme files provide installation information and describe new product enhancements or corrections that keeps the date and time after you shut down the ... - Some programs essential to the operation of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum and are recharged (sometimes also referred to as opposed to specific individuals. RPM - Battery-powered clock on the system board of an image produced by a printer or displayed on a network in Hz, at the lower end of your computer. RTCRST...
The primary temporary storage area for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - Typically, readme files provide installation information and describe new product enhancements or corrections that keeps the date and time after you shut down the ... - Some programs essential to the operation of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum and are recharged (sometimes also referred to as opposed to specific individuals. RPM - Battery-powered clock on the system board of an image produced by a printer or displayed on a network in Hz, at the lower end of your computer. RTCRST...
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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 ExpressCards, 59, 63 removing, 61, 64 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, ...28 installing, 142 Blu-ray Disc, 52-53, 85 boot sequence, 166 brightness adjusting, 41 C carnet, 148 CD about, 52 CD-RW drive problems, 85 drive problems, 85 Check Disk, 85 cleaning display, 168 keyboard, 168 media, 170 mouse, 169 touch pad, 169 coin-cell battery replacing, 143 computer crashes, 95...
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 ExpressCards, 59, 63 removing, 61, 64 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, ...28 installing, 142 Blu-ray Disc, 52-53, 85 boot sequence, 166 brightness adjusting, 41 C carnet, 148 CD about, 52 CD-RW drive problems, 85 drive problems, 85 Check Disk, 85 cleaning display, 168 keyboard, 168 media, 170 mouse, 169 touch pad, 169 coin-cell battery replacing, 143 computer crashes, 95...
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... Windows Vista, 111 P PC Restore, 111 phone numbers, 155 power line conditioners, 23 problems, 100 protection devices, 23 surge protectors, 23 UPS, 23 power button description, 27 power light conditions, 100 power management adjusting settings, 145 QuickSet, 145 196 Index M media playing, 51 media control buttons Dell MediaDirect button, 55 description, 27 memory DIMM A, 129 DIMM...
... Windows Vista, 111 P PC Restore, 111 phone numbers, 155 power line conditioners, 23 problems, 100 protection devices, 23 surge protectors, 23 UPS, 23 power button description, 27 power light conditions, 100 power management adjusting settings, 145 QuickSet, 145 196 Index M media playing, 51 media control buttons Dell MediaDirect button, 55 description, 27 memory DIMM A, 129 DIMM...
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...Index 197 printer cable, 22 connecting, 21 problems, 101 setting up, 21 USB, 22 problems 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 power, 100 power...
...Index 197 printer cable, 22 connecting, 21 problems, 101 setting up, 21 USB, 22 problems 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 power, 100 power...
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See UPS UPS, 23 V video problems, 105 video controller determining configuration, 25 video controller configuration determining what controller is installed, 25 volume adjusting, 103 Windows Vista Program Compatibility wizard, 96 reinstalling, ... Mini Card, 134 WWAN installing, 138 See Mobile Broadband W warranty information, 14 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 107 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 21 Index 199 U uninterruptible power supply.
See UPS UPS, 23 V video problems, 105 video controller determining configuration, 25 video controller configuration determining what controller is installed, 25 volume adjusting, 103 Windows Vista Program Compatibility wizard, 96 reinstalling, ... Mini Card, 134 WWAN installing, 138 See Mobile Broadband W warranty information, 14 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 107 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 21 Index 199 U uninterruptible power supply.
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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 Mouse Problems 113 Video and Display...
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 Mouse Problems 113 Video and Display...
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... for as long as you set the power management options in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is longer with a battery, see "Power Problems" on how you like. For more information about resolving problems with the computer turned on. To exit...
... for as long as you set the power management options in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is longer with a battery, see "Power Problems" on how you like. For more information about resolving problems with the computer turned on. To exit...
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...an electrical outlet. If the battery status light rapidly flashes amber, the battery may be defective. NOTE: For information on Sleep power state, see "Contacting Dell" on page 164). Ensure that the light is below 0°C (32°F), the computer will not start. The battery ...safety instructions in Sleep state-press the power button to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. Power Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 163 as a lamp. Contact Dell (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 53. When the power light is used and the conditions under ...
...an electrical outlet. If the battery status light rapidly flashes amber, the battery may be defective. NOTE: For information on Sleep power state, see "Contacting Dell" on page 164). Ensure that the light is below 0°C (32°F), the computer will not start. The battery ...safety instructions in Sleep state-press the power button to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. Power Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 163 as a lamp. Contact Dell (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 53. When the power light is used and the conditions under ...
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...) (9 cell) 0.33 kg (0.7 lb) (6 cell) 11.1 VDC 4 hours Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions (see "Power Problems" on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to...
...) (9 cell) 0.33 kg (0.7 lb) (6 cell) 11.1 VDC 4 hours Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions (see "Power Problems" on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to...