NVIDIA 3D TV: Frequently Asked Questions
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... www.nvidia.com. 4 Do I need to support features such as a free update in window mode? The current NVIDIA driver is supported? This does not indicate a problem with your 3D TV is not listed, contact NVIDIA support at www.nvidia.com/support. 2 Why is the 3D effect available only in full-screen...
... www.nvidia.com. 4 Do I need to support features such as a free update in window mode? The current NVIDIA driver is supported? This does not indicate a problem with your 3D TV is not listed, contact NVIDIA support at www.nvidia.com/support. 2 Why is the 3D effect available only in full-screen...
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... other than its own. All rights reserved. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Dell Inc. A00 Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in the U.S. Microsoft, Windows, and...products. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this document to refer to avoid the problem. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, Solution Station, and DellConnect are not applicable. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for...
... other than its own. All rights reserved. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Dell Inc. A00 Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in the U.S. Microsoft, Windows, and...products. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this document to refer to avoid the problem. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, Solution Station, and DellConnect are not applicable. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for...
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... Dell Dock (Optional 54 Dell Stage (Optional 55 Solving Problems 57 Beep Codes 57 Touch Screen Problems 58 Network Problems 59 Power Problems 60 Memory Problems 61 Lockups and Software Problems 62 Using Support Tools 64 Dell Support Center 64 My Dell Downloads 65 System Messages 65 Hardware Troubleshooter 67 Dell Diagnostics 67 Restoring Your Operating System 72 System Restore 73 Dell...
... Dell Dock (Optional 54 Dell Stage (Optional 55 Solving Problems 57 Beep Codes 57 Touch Screen Problems 58 Network Problems 59 Power Problems 60 Memory Problems 61 Lockups and Software Problems 62 Using Support Tools 64 Dell Support Center 64 My Dell Downloads 65 System Messages 65 Hardware Troubleshooter 67 Dell Diagnostics 67 Restoring Your Operating System 72 System Restore 73 Dell...
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...rugs, while it is powered on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. The computer turns on the computer may cause it to accumulate in the air vents. You should ...adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your computer, ensure that you allow dust to overheat. Restricting airflow around your Dell™ XPS™ laptop. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in permanent damage to the computer. 7 CAUTION: Placing...
...rugs, while it is powered on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. The computer turns on the computer may cause it to accumulate in the air vents. You should ...adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your computer, ensure that you allow dust to overheat. Restricting airflow around your Dell™ XPS™ laptop. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in permanent damage to the computer. 7 CAUTION: Placing...
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... is turned on page 60. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on the keyboard. 3. Using Your XPS Laptop Power Button Light or XPS Logo Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s) on standby off/hibernate NOTE: For information on power...
... is turned on page 60. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on the keyboard. 3. Using Your XPS Laptop Power Button Light or XPS Logo Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s) on standby off/hibernate NOTE: For information on power...
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... Code One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Possible Problem Possible system board failure - Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 64 or "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for advanced service instructions. NOTE: To replace parts, see the Service Manual...
... Code One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Possible Problem Possible system board failure - Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 64 or "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for advanced service instructions. NOTE: To replace parts, see the Service Manual...
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... panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Tablet PC Settings→ Calibrate... NOTE: Improper calibration may lead to remove any dirt or fingerprints. 58 Solving Problems Touch Screen Problems Some or all multi-touch features are not working - • Certain touch and multi-touch features may be supported by the application. • The...
... panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Tablet PC Settings→ Calibrate... NOTE: Improper calibration may lead to remove any dirt or fingerprints. 58 Solving Problems Touch Screen Problems Some or all multi-touch features are not working - • Certain touch and multi-touch features may be supported by the application. • The...
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... has been disabled on the computer. • Check your wireless router to your wireless connection. Wired Connections If the wired network connection is lost - Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost -
... has been disabled on the computer. • Check your wireless router to your wireless connection. Wired Connections If the wired network connection is lost - Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost -
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...a finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to verify that the light on the AC adapter is turned on . Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is not responding - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. ... be responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on properly. • Ensure that the power strip is on . The computer is either turned off and then turn it back ...
...a finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to verify that the light on the AC adapter is turned on . Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is not responding - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. ... be responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on properly. • Ensure that the power strip is on . The computer is either turned off and then turn it back ...
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... page 87). 61 An unwanted signal is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other memory problems - • Run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 67). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - Solving Problems If you encounter interference that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements.
... page 87). 61 An unwanted signal is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other memory problems - • Run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 67). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - Solving Problems If you encounter interference that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements.
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... for at least 8 to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system. 62 End the program: 1. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up -
... for at least 8 to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system. 62 End the program: 1. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up -
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... Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for troubleshooting information: -- In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. If you have other software problems - • Back up your computer. Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. -- See the software documentation for information. -- ... files or programs and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 63 Solving Problems -- Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. To run the...
... Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for troubleshooting information: -- In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. If you have other software problems - • Back up your computer. Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. -- See the software documentation for information. -- ... files or programs and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 63 Solving Problems -- Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. To run the...
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...SYSTEM has reported that the boot sequence information is correct (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. Dell recommends that you back up your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and ...during HDD boot test. Possible hard-disk drive failure during POST. A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. CAUTION - Hard-disk drive failure - Using Support Tools CMOS checksum error - Possible system board failure ...
...SYSTEM has reported that the boot sequence information is correct (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. Dell recommends that you back up your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and ...during HDD boot test. Possible hard-disk drive failure during POST. A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. CAUTION - Hard-disk drive failure - Using Support Tools CMOS checksum error - Possible system board failure ...
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... with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Start Dell Diagnostics from your computer. Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup... during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 67 Dell Diagnostics If you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Using Support Tools...
... with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Start Dell Diagnostics from your computer. Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup... during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 67 Dell Diagnostics If you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Using Support Tools...
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...68 NOTE: If you want to be working properly. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your hard drive. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears : "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? Turn on your... computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that is invoked: a. If PSA is known to run Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press ....
...68 NOTE: If you want to be working properly. 2. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your hard drive. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears : "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? Turn on your... computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that is invoked: a. If PSA is known to run Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press ....
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... want to the Choose An Option window. 7. d. If a problem is displayed at the top of the problem appears on page 87) for assistance. To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 69 Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you identify your screen...
... want to the Choose An Option window. 7. d. If a problem is displayed at the top of the problem appears on page 87) for assistance. To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 69 Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you identify your screen...
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...down your screen. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. If a problem is encountered during a test, a message with your computer. 7. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to wait until you wait... next start the CD menu and press to run. 8. Shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with...
...down your screen. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. If a problem is encountered during a test, a message with your computer. 7. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to wait until you wait... next start the CD menu and press to run. 8. Shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with...
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Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall..., backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when...
Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall..., backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when...
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... and remove any programs or drivers installed after you received your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Turn off your operating system problem. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to restore your operating system permanently removes...
... and remove any programs or drivers installed after you received your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Turn off your operating system problem. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to restore your operating system permanently removes...
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... Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system problem. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received...
... Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system problem. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received...