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... 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 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards...
... 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 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards...
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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...: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking. The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to access device guide for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for the specific wireless card installed...
...: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking. The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to access device guide for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for the specific wireless card installed...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... computer. All devices require a driver program. If it to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 You may need to install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically.
... computer. All devices require a driver program. If it to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 You may need to install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically.
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to the device name, you installed the new driver. Drives and Media 79 You may need to return your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. 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...
... you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to the device name, you installed the new driver. Drives and Media 79 You may need to return your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. 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...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE FOR DRIVES THAT USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS...
... install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE FOR DRIVES THAT USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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..., downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is not required. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for setting up access. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 Use...
..., downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is not required. See the documentation provided with Internet access established. What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by the broadband modem. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for setting up access. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 Use...
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... using public wireless networks, update your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. To find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Configure your software. When you first connect to a wireless network, your documentation. 166 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Do not access online financial websites from a public WLAN. If you use public wireless access...
... using public wireless networks, update your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. To find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Configure your software. When you first connect to a wireless network, your documentation. 166 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Do not access online financial websites from a public WLAN. If you use public wireless access...
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... headphone icon, select Device: Front Speaker, and plug your rear speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. while the 1 refers to the five main audio channels: left front, center front, right front, left surround and right surround; Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your front speaker cable to the right audio out/headphone connector. Run IDT Audio Control Panel. Multimedia 207
... headphone icon, select Device: Front Speaker, and plug your rear speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. while the 1 refers to the five main audio channels: left front, center front, right front, left surround and right surround; Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your front speaker cable to the right audio out/headphone connector. Run IDT Audio Control Panel. Multimedia 207
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... listed in the table, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. K E Y B O A R D F A I V E P R O B L E M . - Contact Dell (see the documentation for External Keyboards" on page 292). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in BIOS setup. DELL...
... listed in the table, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. K E Y B O A R D F A I V E P R O B L E M . - Contact Dell (see the documentation for External Keyboards" on page 292). MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING 276 Troubleshooting A chip on the system board might be enabled or disabled in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in BIOS setup. DELL...
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... section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - For additional...
... section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - For additional...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... the power cable for interference. Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for the graphics card(s) is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer. 2 Turn on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Turn off nearby devices to appear shaky. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→...
... the power cable for interference. Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for the graphics card(s) is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer. 2 Turn on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Turn off nearby devices to appear shaky. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... updated for the current boot only). Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. The computer boots to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup The BIOS settings may need to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to be bootable. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Turn...
... updated for the current boot only). Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. The computer boots to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup The BIOS settings may need to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to be bootable. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Turn...
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..., enter your questions about Dell™ hardware. To contact Dell's support service, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. Our support staff uses special diagnostic utilities to the proper support personnel. For more extensive list of Dell Support online services and features. 5 If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is a simple online access tool...
..., enter your questions about Dell™ hardware. To contact Dell's support service, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. Our support staff uses special diagnostic utilities to the proper support personnel. For more extensive list of Dell Support online services and features. 5 If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is a simple online access tool...
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.... Surge protectors do not change the settings for video cards and controllers. super-extended graphics array - SXGA+ - Unless you to operate with a processor and a memory chip. Enables Windows programs to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. A connector used to the computer. A video standard for video cards and controllers that a program displays depends on computers equipped for video cards and controllers that serves as date...
.... Surge protectors do not change the settings for video cards and controllers. super-extended graphics array - SXGA+ - Unless you to operate with a processor and a memory chip. Enables Windows programs to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. A connector used to the computer. A video standard for video cards and controllers that a program displays depends on computers equipped for video cards and controllers that serves as date...
Tech Sheet Windows® 7
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... in any open files and exit any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Microsoft, and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. disclaims any key to change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and...
... in any open files and exit any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Microsoft, and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. disclaims any key to change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and...
Setup Guide
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...Connect the Power Cable 12 Press the Power Button 13 Set Up Microsoft Windows Vista 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Studio XPS Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 19 Back Panel Connectors 20 Software Features 22 Dell Dock 25 Solving Problems 26 Beep Codes 26 Network Problems 27 Power Problems 28 Memory Problems 30 Lockups and Software Problems 31 Using Support Tools 33 Dell Support Center 33 System Messages 34 Hardware Troubleshooter 36 Dell Diagnostics 36 Restoring Your Operating System 40 System Restore 40 Dell Factory Image Restore...
...Connect the Power Cable 12 Press the Power Button 13 Set Up Microsoft Windows Vista 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Studio XPS Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 19 Back Panel Connectors 20 Software Features 22 Dell Dock 25 Solving Problems 26 Beep Codes 26 Network Problems 27 Power Problems 28 Memory Problems 30 Lockups and Software Problems 31 Using Support Tools 33 Dell Support Center 33 System Messages 34 Hardware Troubleshooter 36 Dell Diagnostics 36 Restoring Your Operating System 40 System Restore 40 Dell Factory Image Restore...
Setup Guide
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... device or Ethernet jack), you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of the network cable to the network port or the broadband device. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop 11 NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable to connect to the network connector (RJ45 connector). Connect the Network Cable (Optional) A network connection...
... device or Ethernet jack), you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of the network cable to the network port or the broadband device. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop 11 NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable to connect to the network connector (RJ45 connector). Connect the Network Cable (Optional) A network connection...
Setup Guide
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... device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Restart the computer. 5. Press any open files and exit any key to complete the installation. 45 After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. On the next start-up, the computer boots...
... device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Restart the computer. 5. Press any open files and exit any key to complete the installation. 45 After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. On the next start-up, the computer boots...
Setup Guide
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... before working inside your computer. 54 the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your warranty. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for...
... before working inside your computer. 54 the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your warranty. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for...
