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...Display Device 239 Configure the Display Views 240 Dual Independent Display Mode 241 Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays . . . . 242 Switching the Display Image 242 Configuring Display Settings 242 Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu 243 Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista...
...Display Device 239 Configure the Display Views 240 Dual Independent Display Mode 241 Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays . . . . 242 Switching the Display Image 242 Configuring Display Settings 242 Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu 243 Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista...
Dell Technology Guide
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... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer 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 With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer 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 With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
Dell Technology Guide
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... field. 3 Press . Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. Programs Installed on Your...
... field. 3 Press . Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on connections, and tutorials in basic networking. Programs Installed on Your...
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... on the taskbar. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. System Restore can be auto-detected...
... on the taskbar. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. System Restore can be auto-detected...
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... controls your computer to the state that existed before you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall or update the driver. You may need to install drivers if you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device...
... controls your computer to the state that existed before you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall or update the driver. You may need to install drivers if you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device...
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... drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that came with your computer might not work correctly. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). Click Start→ My Computer. Drives and Media...
... drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that came with your computer might not work correctly. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). Click Start→ My Computer. Drives and Media...
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... specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. What You Need to Set up access. If you have cable television access, you Need for Broadband Access • You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for setting up a typical LAN. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to your monthly service...
... specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. What You Need to Set up access. If you have cable television access, you Need for Broadband Access • You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for setting up a typical LAN. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to your monthly service...
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.... Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. Disable file and print sharing before using a public WLAN. Configure your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. If you first connect to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service or secure hotspot wireless service. If your Windows network security settings for a Public Place. Disable...
.... Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. Disable file and print sharing before using a public WLAN. Configure your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. If you first connect to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service or secure hotspot wireless service. If your Windows network security settings for a Public Place. Disable...
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Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your front speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. Multimedia 207 Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections To set up the 5.1 audio connections: Click Start →Control Panel→Additional Options. In the Jacks tab, there are three connector icons. Run IDT Audio Control Panel. The 5 refers to the low frequency effects channel (LFE). 5.1 Audio NOTE: 5.1 Audio may not be...
Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your front speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. Multimedia 207 Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections To set up the 5.1 audio connections: Click Start →Control Panel→Additional Options. In the Jacks tab, there are three connector icons. Run IDT Audio Control Panel. The 5 refers to the low frequency effects channel (LFE). 5.1 Audio NOTE: 5.1 Audio may not be...
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... BIOS setup. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. K E Y B O A R D F A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • If the optical drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected...
... BIOS setup. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. K E Y B O A R D F A I T E P R O T E C T E D E R R O R - MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting The system cannot detect a bootable device or partition. • If the optical drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected...
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... O U B L E S H O O T E R - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on page 275), no network communication is functioning. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 280. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G - See "Installing Drivers...
... O U B L E S H O O T E R - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on page 275), no network communication is functioning. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 280. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G - See "Installing Drivers...
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C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S - Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to the card. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image quality is positioned at least 60 centimeters (2 feet) away from the monitor. See the monitor documentation for Desktop Computers" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the...
C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S - Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to the card. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image quality is positioned at least 60 centimeters (2 feet) away from the monitor. See the monitor documentation for Desktop Computers" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the...
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... on page 332. Our support staff uses special diagnostic utilities to support.dell.com and click DellConnect. 332 Getting Help For instructions on using Dell Support, see "Technical Support and Customer Service" on availability. If you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is a simple online access tool that the support staff can assist you do not have not resolved the problem, see "Contacting Dell" on page 335, and...
... on page 332. Our support staff uses special diagnostic utilities to support.dell.com and click DellConnect. 332 Getting Help For instructions on using Dell Support, see "Technical Support and Customer Service" on availability. If you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is a simple online access tool that the support staff can assist you do not have not resolved the problem, see "Contacting Dell" on page 335, and...
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... The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. Also known as date and time or system password. Unless you to operate with a processor and a memory chip. Enables Windows programs to configure user-selectable options in your computer. S/PDIF - Sony/Philips Digital Interface - super-extended graphics array - super-extended graphics array plus - standby mode - system setup - smart card - SXGA - Strike Zone™ - super-video graphics array - Typical...
... The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. Also known as date and time or system password. Unless you to operate with a processor and a memory chip. Enables Windows programs to configure user-selectable options in your computer. S/PDIF - Sony/Philips Digital Interface - super-extended graphics array - super-extended graphics array plus - standby mode - system setup - smart card - SXGA - Strike Zone™ - super-video graphics array - Typical...
Setup Guide
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... Connect the Power Cable 7 Set Up the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Windows Vista® Setup 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 9 Using Your Studio One 12 Front View Features 12 Left Side Features 14 Back Panel Features 16 Locating the Service Tag 17 Using the Optical Disc Drive 17 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 18 Software Features 21 Solving Problems 23 Touch Screen Problems 23 Wireless Keyboard or Mouse Problems 24 Network Problems 25 Power Problems 26 Memory Problems 27 Lockups and Software Problems 27 Using Support Tools 30 Dell...
... Connect the Power Cable 7 Set Up the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Windows Vista® Setup 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 9 Using Your Studio One 12 Front View Features 12 Left Side Features 14 Back Panel Features 16 Locating the Service Tag 17 Using the Optical Disc Drive 17 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 18 Software Features 21 Solving Problems 23 Touch Screen Problems 23 Wireless Keyboard or Mouse Problems 24 Network Problems 25 Power Problems 26 Memory Problems 27 Lockups and Software Problems 27 Using Support Tools 30 Dell...
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... the control. NOTE: Your computer Service Tag/ Express Service Code is located on page 17 for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 4 Speakers (2) 5 Optical drive - To view the Service Tag/Express Service Code tilt the display by 40°. See "Using the Optical Disc Drive" on a label under the display glass. It can be tilted up and when a disc is not a removable part. Use this code when you access the Dell Support website or contact technical support. 13 Lights up...
... the control. NOTE: Your computer Service Tag/ Express Service Code is located on page 17 for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 4 Speakers (2) 5 Optical drive - To view the Service Tag/Express Service Code tilt the display by 40°. See "Using the Optical Disc Drive" on a label under the display glass. It can be tilted up and when a disc is not a removable part. Use this code when you access the Dell Support website or contact technical support. 13 Lights up...
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... Help or at support.dell.com. 18 You can upload videos to YouTube when connected to use the touch screen. You can access the following features in web-cam. Create typed or handwritten reminders. These notes will appear on your Studio One converts your computer or play lists, and browse through your system starts up. Play select Windows games using multi-touch technology...
... Help or at support.dell.com. 18 You can upload videos to YouTube when connected to use the touch screen. You can access the following features in web-cam. Create typed or handwritten reminders. These notes will appear on your Studio One converts your computer or play lists, and browse through your system starts up. Play select Windows games using multi-touch technology...
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.... run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your operating system. the Service Manual on your computer. 46 learn more about your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. the Drivers and Utilities disc. upgrade your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer or on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com...
.... run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your operating system. the Service Manual on your computer. 46 learn more about your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. the Drivers and Utilities disc. upgrade your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer or on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com...
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... computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Specifications System model Studio One 1909 This section provides information that you may vary by region. Processor Intel® Core™2 Duo Intel Core2 Quad Intel Celeron® Intel Celeron Dual-Core Drives and devices Drives Wireless (optional) Camera (optional) One 3.5-inch internal hard-drive, one slim‑line slot-load optical drive LAN, 802...
... computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Specifications System model Studio One 1909 This section provides information that you may vary by region. Processor Intel® Core™2 Duo Intel Core2 Quad Intel Celeron® Intel Celeron Dual-Core Drives and devices Drives Wireless (optional) Camera (optional) One 3.5-inch internal hard-drive, one slim‑line slot-load optical drive LAN, 802...
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D DellConnect 41 Dell Diagnostics 33 Dell Factory Image Restore 35 Dell Support Center 30 Dell support website 47 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 46 Dell Touch Zone 18 drivers and downloads 47 drives and devices 48 DVDs, playing and creating 21 E email addresses for technical support 42 energy conserving 22 expansion bus 50 F finding more information 46 flick 19 front-side connectors 12 FTP login, anonymous 42 G gestures 19 H hard drive activity light 15 hardware problems diagnosing 33 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 headphone front connector 15 Index 55
D DellConnect 41 Dell Diagnostics 33 Dell Factory Image Restore 35 Dell Support Center 30 Dell support website 47 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 46 Dell Touch Zone 18 drivers and downloads 47 drives and devices 48 DVDs, playing and creating 21 E email addresses for technical support 42 energy conserving 22 expansion bus 50 F finding more information 46 flick 19 front-side connectors 12 FTP login, anonymous 42 G gestures 19 H hard drive activity light 15 hardware problems diagnosing 33 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 headphone front connector 15 Index 55