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Video and Display Problems 105 If the display is blank 105 If the display is difficult to read 105 If only part of the display is readable 106 Drivers 106 What Is a Driver 106 Identifying Drivers 107 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 107 Troubleshooting Software and ...Hardware Problems 110 Restoring Your Operating System 110 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 111 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 111 Using...
Video and Display Problems 105 If the display is blank 105 If the display is difficult to read 105 If only part of the display is readable 106 Drivers 106 What Is a Driver 106 Identifying Drivers 107 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 107 Troubleshooting Software and ...Hardware Problems 110 Restoring Your Operating System 110 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 111 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 111 Using...
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...To display a program at support.dell.com. These drivers are designed to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of images on the screen. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or ...via the web at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. In contrast, lower ...
...To display a program at support.dell.com. These drivers are designed to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of images on the screen. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or ...via the web at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. In contrast, lower ...
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... Turn off the Use Hardware Acceleration option. You can access licensed files in some graphics cards to it. VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS - C A N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A F I L E S - Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer...TO PLAY MOVIES WITH DELL MEDIADIRECT, YOU MUST HAVE A DVD DRIVE AND THE DELL DV D PLAYER - NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you purchased a DVD drive with your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with ...
... Turn off the Use Hardware Acceleration option. You can access licensed files in some graphics cards to it. VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS - C A N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A F I L E S - Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer...TO PLAY MOVIES WITH DELL MEDIADIRECT, YOU MUST HAVE A DVD DRIVE AND THE DELL DV D PLAYER - NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you purchased a DVD drive with your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with ...
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...message appears, see "Error Messages" on page 155). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87. All devices require a driver program. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate for Resolution and .... 2 Click the area you still have a display problem, but the display is not completely blank, run the Video device group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79, then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 155). NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may be defective.
...message appears, see "Error Messages" on page 155). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87. All devices require a driver program. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate for Resolution and .... 2 Click the area you still have a display problem, but the display is not completely blank, run the Video device group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79, then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 155). NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may be defective.
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...- The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. The length of the faster interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. ambient light sensor - antivirus software ...- alternating current - A dedicated graphics port that a portable computer battery powers the computer. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (minutes or hours) that allows system memory to be depleted and recharged. Advanced Host Controller Interface - A power...
...- The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. The length of the faster interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. ambient light sensor - antivirus software ...- alternating current - A dedicated graphics port that a portable computer battery powers the computer. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (minutes or hours) that allows system memory to be depleted and recharged. Advanced Host Controller Interface - A power...
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...by your computer. C C - Primary cache stored inside the processor. Unless you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. Your Drivers and Utilities media is the boiling point of main memory or an independent high-speed storage device. British thermal unit - bus - cache -... A BD records and plays high-definition video (HD), and stores large amounts of data: five times the storage capacity of data interpreted by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA)....
...by your computer. C C - Primary cache stored inside the processor. Unless you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. Your Drivers and Utilities media is the boiling point of main memory or an independent high-speed storage device. British thermal unit - bus - cache -... A BD records and plays high-definition video (HD), and stores large amounts of data: five times the storage capacity of data interpreted by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA)....
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...of the computer. 188 Glossary Text editors do not change fonts, and so on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of a portable computer to operate with security software enhances network and computer security by surge protectors. ...trusted platform module - A plastic device designed to fit inside the module bay of video memory installed in the computer. super-extended graphics array...
...of the computer. 188 Glossary Text editors do not change fonts, and so on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of a portable computer to operate with security software enhances network and computer security by surge protectors. ...trusted platform module - A plastic device designed to fit inside the module bay of video memory installed in the computer. super-extended graphics array...
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... description, 27 resolution, 41 switching the video image, 41 documentation End User License Agreement, 14 ergonomics, 14 online, 16 Product Information Guide, 14 regulatory, 14 safety, 14 warranty, 14 Dolby headphones, setting up, 58 drivers about, 106 identifying, 107 reinstalling, 107 Drivers and Utilities media, 13 about, 108 Dell Diagnostics, 79 drives problems, 84...
... description, 27 resolution, 41 switching the video image, 41 documentation End User License Agreement, 14 ergonomics, 14 online, 16 Product Information Guide, 14 regulatory, 14 safety, 14 warranty, 14 Dolby headphones, setting up, 58 drivers about, 106 identifying, 107 reinstalling, 107 Drivers and Utilities media, 13 about, 108 Dell Diagnostics, 79 drives problems, 84...
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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, 111 System Restore, 110-111 Windows Easy ... Program Compatibility wizard, 96 Windows Easy Transfer, 21 WLAN, 135 installing 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, 111 System Restore, 110-111 Windows Easy ... Program Compatibility wizard, 96 Windows Easy Transfer, 21 WLAN, 135 installing 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 ...speakers 112 No sound from external speakers 113 No sound from headphones 113 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 113 Video and Display Problems 114 If the display is blank 114 If the display is difficult to read 115 If... only part of the display is readable 116 Drivers 116 What Is a Driver 116 Identifying Drivers 117 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 117 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System ...
Dell MediaDirect problems 106 Other software problems 107 Memory Problems 108 Network Problems 108 ...speakers 112 No sound from external speakers 113 No sound from headphones 113 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 113 Video and Display Problems 114 If the display is blank 114 If the display is difficult to read 115 If... only part of the display is readable 116 Drivers 116 What Is a Driver 116 Identifying Drivers 117 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 117 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System ...
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...appearance of images on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or via the web at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. To display a program at support.dell.com. To set the display... resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by adjusting...
...appearance of images on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or via the web at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. To display a program at support.dell.com. To set the display... resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by adjusting...
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...an anti-virus program that the program is digital content that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to use a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ratios. ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT CONTAIN SCENES THAT ARE TOO...requirements needed to scan the computer and remove spyware. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the ...
...an anti-virus program that the program is digital content that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to use a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ratios. ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT CONTAIN SCENES THAT ARE TOO...requirements needed to scan the computer and remove spyware. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the ...
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... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I V E R - R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 163 as you begin any setting adjustments).... mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Product Information Guide. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 117. If you are using a program...
... the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I V E R - R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 163 as you begin any setting adjustments).... mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Product Information Guide. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 117. If you are using a program...
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...the display is needed. Each device has its driver recognizes. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate for your Microsoft Windows operating system. You may be defective. Dell ships your computer to you : • ... Troubleshooting If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may need to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices...
...the display is needed. Each device has its driver recognizes. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate for your Microsoft Windows operating system. You may be defective. Dell ships your computer to you : • ... Troubleshooting If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may need to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices...
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... graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in to be used for video-related tasks. Advanced Host Controller Interface - and operating system-independent. Glossary 177 Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided...able to an electrical outlet. alert standards format - battery operating time - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to a management console. ACPI - accelerated graphics port - A feature that a portable computer battery powers the ...
... graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in to be used for video-related tasks. Advanced Host Controller Interface - and operating system-independent. Glossary 177 Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided...able to an electrical outlet. alert standards format - battery operating time - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to a management console. ACPI - accelerated graphics port - A feature that a portable computer battery powers the ...
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... - A hardware-based security feature that when combined with a wide variety of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. surge protectors - Network connections cannot be protected by enabling features such as those that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the... monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of the computer. 190 Glossary super-extended graphics array plus - A program used to attach a TV...
... - A hardware-based security feature that when combined with a wide variety of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. surge protectors - Network connections cannot be protected by enabling features such as those that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the... monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of the computer. 190 Glossary super-extended graphics array plus - A program used to attach a TV...
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... toolbars, 155 description, 21 resolution, 47 switching the video image, 47 documentation End User License Agreement, 14 ergonomics, 14 online, 16 Product Information Guide, 14 regulatory, 14 safety, 14 warranty, 14 drivers about, 116 identifying, 117 reinstalling, 117 Drivers and Utilities media, 13 about, 118 Dell Diagnostics, 87 drives problems, 94 See also hard...
... toolbars, 155 description, 21 resolution, 47 switching the video image, 47 documentation End User License Agreement, 14 ergonomics, 14 online, 16 Product Information Guide, 14 regulatory, 14 safety, 14 warranty, 14 drivers about, 116 identifying, 117 reinstalling, 117 Drivers and Utilities media, 13 about, 118 Dell Diagnostics, 87 drives problems, 94 See also hard...
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...See UPS UPS, 35 V video problems, 114 video controller determining configuration, 19 video controller configuration determining what controller is installed, 19 volume adjusting, 113 W warranty information, 14 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 117 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 33 200 Index support contacting Dell, 164 support website, 16 System...computer, 33 traveling with the computer by air, 158 identification tag, 157 packing, 157 tips, 158 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 87 Hardware Troubleshooter, 119 restore computer to previous operating state, 120-121 U uninterruptible power supply.
...See UPS UPS, 35 V video problems, 114 video controller determining configuration, 19 video controller configuration determining what controller is installed, 19 volume adjusting, 113 W warranty information, 14 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 117 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 33 200 Index support contacting Dell, 164 support website, 16 System...computer, 33 traveling with the computer by air, 158 identification tag, 157 packing, 157 tips, 158 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 87 Hardware Troubleshooter, 119 restore computer to previous operating state, 120-121 U uninterruptible power supply.