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...Network [WWAN]) 139 Power Problems 140 Printer Problems 141 Scanner Problems 142 Sound and Speaker Problems 143 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... 148 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 149 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems . . 152 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Operating System 153 Using Windows Vista System Restore 153 Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration 155 Using the Operating System Media 156...
...Network [WWAN]) 139 Power Problems 140 Printer Problems 141 Scanner Problems 142 Sound and Speaker Problems 143 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... 148 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 149 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems . . 152 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Operating System 153 Using Windows Vista System Restore 153 Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration 155 Using the Operating System Media 156...
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... the notification area, and then click Help. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to a network). Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. Windows logo key and Starts Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results...
... the notification area, and then click Help. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to a network). Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. Windows logo key and Starts Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results...
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... Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. Windows Vista 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. 4 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad...
... Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. Windows Vista 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. 4 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad...
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... Click the Start button, point to exit hibernate mode. Depending on how you may also use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to configure the power management settings on page 95), or simply restart (reboot) your operating system. For more ...more information on hibernate mode, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on your computer. Windows Vista • Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Power Options, and then select a power plan in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off computer, press and hold , and ...
... Click the Start button, point to exit hibernate mode. Depending on how you may also use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to configure the power management settings on page 95), or simply restart (reboot) your operating system. For more ...more information on hibernate mode, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on your computer. Windows Vista • Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Power Options, and then select a power plan in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off computer, press and hold , and ...
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...sound is not caused by the program that is running. • Ensure that the computer is shut down. 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of bad sectors and click Start. 124 Troubleshooting TURN OFF SLEEP STATE IN WINDOWS... N G E T H E W R I T O N - 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 I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. 4 Click Scan for information on . A hot hard...
...sound is not caused by the program that is running. • Ensure that the computer is shut down. 2 Straighten a paper clip and insert one end into the eject hole at the front of bad sectors and click Start. 124 Troubleshooting TURN OFF SLEEP STATE IN WINDOWS... N G E T H E W R I T O N - 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 I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. 4 Click Scan for information on . A hot hard...
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... the Outlook Express e-mail program open, click File. For help, contact your modem→ Properties → Diagnostics→ Query Modem to an Internet service provider. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper. 2 Follow the instructions on certain computers. E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N...advertisements, or you have subscribed to verify that the modem is operating properly. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click the COM port for...
... the Outlook Express e-mail program open, click File. For help, contact your modem→ Properties → Diagnostics→ Query Modem to an Internet service provider. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper. 2 Follow the instructions on certain computers. E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N...advertisements, or you have subscribed to verify that the modem is operating properly. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. 2 Click the COM port for...
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.... 3 Click Properties and click Ports. 4 Adjust the settings, as needed. UNLOCK THE SCANNER - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer. 2 If the printer is USB. See the scanner documentation for instructions. For a parallel printer, ensure that the Print...
.... 3 Click Properties and click Ports. 4 Adjust the settings, as needed. UNLOCK THE SCANNER - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer. 2 If the printer is USB. See the scanner documentation for instructions. For a parallel printer, ensure that the Print...
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... for instructions. Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the...
... for instructions. Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the...
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... Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Remote Control Problems APPLICATION DOES NOT RESPOND TO REMOTE CONTROL WITHIN...that you have not incorrectly stored the remote control into the headphone connector (see "ExpressCard slot" on page 149. Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C S - R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I N T E R F E R E N C E - ...lights, or halogen lamps to MP3 songs, ensure that the sound is also not weak. • Point your remote control to your computer. •...
... Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Remote Control Problems APPLICATION DOES NOT RESPOND TO REMOTE CONTROL WITHIN...that you have not incorrectly stored the remote control into the headphone connector (see "ExpressCard slot" on page 149. Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C S - R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I N T E R F E R E N C E - ...lights, or halogen lamps to MP3 songs, ensure that the sound is also not weak. • Point your remote control to your computer. •...
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...PAD - 1 Shut down the computer, disconnect the mouse cable and check it . See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 115. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings, as needed . TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L...the Pointing Devices test group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. 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 - Troubleshooting 145 Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control ...
...PAD - 1 Shut down the computer, disconnect the mouse cable and check it . See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 115. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings, as needed . TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L...the Pointing Devices test group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. 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 - Troubleshooting 145 Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control ...
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Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program. Troubleshooting 147 If only part of specialized commands that use the device. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell...not completely blank, run the Video device group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 115, then contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on page 199). ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - If the external monitor works, the computer ...
Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program. Troubleshooting 147 If only part of specialized commands that use the device. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell...not completely blank, run the Video device group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 115, then contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on page 199). ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - If the external monitor works, the computer ...
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See sound B battery charge gauge, 57 charging, 61 checking the charge, 56 performance, 55 power meter Windows Vista, 58 Windows XP, 58 removing, 61 replacing coin-cell battery, 187 storing, 62 blank cards ExpressCards, 93 memory card, 97 removing, 95, 98 Bluetooth wireless technology card ...
See sound B battery charge gauge, 57 charging, 61 checking the charge, 56 performance, 55 power meter Windows Vista, 58 Windows XP, 58 removing, 61 replacing coin-cell battery, 187 storing, 62 blank cards ExpressCards, 93 memory card, 97 removing, 95, 98 Bluetooth wireless technology card ...
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...136 CD drive, 123 CD-RW drive, 124 computer crashes, 135-136 computer does not start up, 135 computer stops responding, 135 Dell Diagnostics, 115 Dell MediaDirect, 136 drives, 123 DVD drive, 123 error messages, 127 hard drive, 124 IEEE 1394 connector, 133 keyboard, 133 lockups,... 142 slow computer performance, 126, 137 software, 135, 137 sound and speakers, 143 speakers, 143 spyware, 126, 137 Product Information Guide, 16 Q QuickSet, 74-75, 189 QuickSet Help, 20 R RAM. See memory regulatory information, 16 reinstalling Windows Vista, 158 resolution setting, 47 S S/PDIF digital audio enabling,...
...136 CD drive, 123 CD-RW drive, 124 computer crashes, 135-136 computer does not start up, 135 computer stops responding, 135 Dell Diagnostics, 115 Dell MediaDirect, 136 drives, 123 DVD drive, 123 error messages, 127 hard drive, 124 IEEE 1394 connector, 133 keyboard, 133 lockups,... 142 slow computer performance, 126, 137 software, 135, 137 sound and speakers, 143 speakers, 143 spyware, 126, 137 Product Information Guide, 16 Q QuickSet, 74-75, 189 QuickSet Help, 20 R RAM. See memory regulatory information, 16 reinstalling Windows Vista, 158 resolution setting, 47 S S/PDIF digital audio enabling,...