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... No sound from integrated speakers 143 No sound from external speakers 143 No sound from headphones 144 Remote Control Problems 144 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 145 Video and Display Problems 146 If the display is blank 146 If the display is difficult to read 146 If only part of the display is readable...
... No sound from integrated speakers 143 No sound from external speakers 143 No sound from headphones 144 Remote Control Problems 144 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 145 Video and Display Problems 146 If the display is blank 146 If the display is difficult to read 146 If only part of the display is readable...
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... in your computer, as well as the other hardware components. To determine your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Click Start , and then click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. About Your Computer 23 From the My...
... in your computer, as well as the other hardware components. To determine your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Click Start , and then click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. About Your Computer 23 From the My...
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... A I E E E 1 3 9 4 A C O N N E C T O R - A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with electrical outlets worldwide. NOTICE: When you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. I R V E N T S - Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such... as some digital video cameras. 30 About Your Computer CAUTION: The AC adapter works with the fan or the computer. The computer turns the fan...
... A I E E E 1 3 9 4 A C O N N E C T O R - A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with electrical outlets worldwide. NOTICE: When you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. I R V E N T S - Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such... as some digital video cameras. 30 About Your Computer CAUTION: The AC adapter works with the fan or the computer. The computer turns the fan...
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... Panel. 2 Double-click Display and click the Settings tab. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab for your video card. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab for your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 5 In the display devices section, select the appropriate option for...
... Panel. 2 Double-click Display and click the Settings tab. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab for your video card. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab for your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 5 In the display devices section, select the appropriate option for...
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Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 5 In the display devices section, select the appropriate option for using either a single display or multiple displays, ensuring that the display settings are correct for your computer, see Windows Help and Support. To access Help and Support, click Windows Vista Start button → Help and Support. NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in your selection. 92 Using Multimedia
Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 5 In the display devices section, select the appropriate option for using either a single display or multiple displays, ensuring that the display settings are correct for your computer, see Windows Help and Support. To access Help and Support, click Windows Vista Start button → Help and Support. NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in your selection. 92 Using Multimedia
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... of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Turn off , then restart your computer, this version of video files. 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 A FILES - VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS - If you purchased a DVD drive with this software should already be installed. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that has...
... of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Turn off , then restart your computer, this version of video files. 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 A FILES - VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS - If you purchased a DVD drive with this software should already be installed. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that has...
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... require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If you are having problems connecting to them. ADJUSTING THE ... in the Windows operating system environment. Use an anti-virus program that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ratios. Click EagleVision to use a video enhancement technology that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements...
... require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If you are having problems connecting to them. ADJUSTING THE ... in the Windows operating system environment. Use an anti-virus program that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ratios. Click EagleVision to use a video enhancement technology that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements...
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Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 198 as a lamp. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Search for the keyword sleep in the Product ... (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - If the display is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to read ADJUST T H E B R I C A L O U T L E T - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. 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 F E R E N T D I R E C T I T O R - Check the AC adapter cable connections. ...
Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 198 as a lamp. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Search for the keyword sleep in the Product ... (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - If the display is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to read ADJUST T H E B R I C A L O U T L E T - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. 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 F E R E N T D I R E C T I T O R - Check the AC adapter cable connections. ...
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...8594; Appearance and Themes. 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 115, then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 127. Each device has its own set of the display is... a program that controls a device such as needed. Drivers What Is a Driver? Contact Dell (see "Error Messages...
...8594; Appearance and Themes. 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 115, then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 127. Each device has its own set of the display is... a program that controls a device such as needed. Drivers What Is a Driver? Contact Dell (see "Error Messages...
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... Express can contain multiple logical drives. PIO - Plug-and-Play - POST - An I /O card adhering to as memory, hard drives, and video. Glossary 231 PC Card - A modification to it. PCMCIA - Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - A method of different speeds, they will operate...at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of the data path. If no problems are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up and down. PCI is expressed as the number of PC Cards. A ...
... Express can contain multiple logical drives. PIO - Plug-and-Play - POST - An I /O card adhering to as memory, hard drives, and video. Glossary 231 PC Card - A modification to it. PCMCIA - Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - A method of different speeds, they will operate...at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of the data path. If no problems are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up and down. PCI is expressed as the number of PC Cards. A ...
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... problems, 136 Dell Network Assistant, 122 Dell Support 3, 120 Dell Support Center, 120 Dell support site, 18 DellConnect, 122, 194 device latch release description, 34 device status lights description, 27 diagnostics Dell, 115 display adjusting brightness, 47 adjusting the size of icons, 189 adjusting the size of toolbars, 189 description, 25 resolution, 47 switching the video image...
... problems, 136 Dell Network Assistant, 122 Dell Support 3, 120 Dell Support Center, 120 Dell support site, 18 DellConnect, 122, 194 device latch release description, 34 device status lights description, 27 diagnostics Dell, 115 display adjusting brightness, 47 adjusting the size of icons, 189 adjusting the size of toolbars, 189 description, 25 resolution, 47 switching the video image...
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..., 137 software and hardware incompatibilities, 152 sound problems, 143 volume, 143 speakers problems, 143 volume, 143 specifications, 201 spyware, 126, 137 standby mode about, 59 stolen computer, 112 Subscriber Identity Module, 178 support contacting Dell, 199 support website, 18 S-video TV-out connector description, 32 System Restore, 153, 158 system setup program commonly used...
..., 137 software and hardware incompatibilities, 152 sound problems, 143 volume, 143 speakers problems, 143 volume, 143 specifications, 201 spyware, 126, 137 standby mode about, 59 stolen computer, 112 Subscriber Identity Module, 178 support contacting Dell, 199 support website, 18 S-video TV-out connector description, 32 System Restore, 153, 158 system setup program commonly used...
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See UPS UPS, 45 USB connector description, 32 V video problems, 146 video controller determining configuration, 23 video controller configuration determining what controller is installed, 23 volume adjusting, 143 Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 149 Program Compatibility wizard, 135 ... installing Mini Card, 178 WWAN installing, 182 See also Mobile Broadband W warranty information, 16 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 39 Index 245 Dell Diagnostics, 115 Hardware Troubleshooter, 152 restore computer to previous operating state, 153, 158 TV connecting, 76 U uninterruptible power supply.
See UPS UPS, 45 USB connector description, 32 V video problems, 146 video controller determining configuration, 23 video controller configuration determining what controller is installed, 23 volume adjusting, 143 Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 149 Program Compatibility wizard, 135 ... installing Mini Card, 178 WWAN installing, 182 See also Mobile Broadband W warranty information, 16 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 39 Index 245 Dell Diagnostics, 115 Hardware Troubleshooter, 152 restore computer to previous operating state, 153, 158 TV connecting, 76 U uninterruptible power supply.
