NVIDIA 3D TV: Frequently Asked Questions
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...HDMI display while playing a game or watching a Blu-ray movie? Check the system requirements section to an external display and vice versa. The current NVIDIA driver is supported? Support for 3D effects in window mode will be made available by NVIDIA as 3D video streaming only in full-screen mode. This... from the computer to see a list of supported 3D TVs. NVIDIA 3D TV: Frequently Asked Questions 1 How can install the Intel and NVIDIA graphic drivers in the desired display. You can I find out if my 3D Television is designed to support features such as a free update in future...
...HDMI display while playing a game or watching a Blu-ray movie? Check the system requirements section to an external display and vice versa. The current NVIDIA driver is supported? Support for 3D effects in window mode will be made available by NVIDIA as 3D video streaming only in full-screen mode. This... from the computer to see a list of supported 3D TVs. NVIDIA 3D TV: Frequently Asked Questions 1 How can install the Intel and NVIDIA graphic drivers in the desired display. You can I find out if my 3D Television is designed to support features such as a free update in future...
NVIDIA 3D TV: Frequently Asked Questions
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... playing games, try reducing the screen resolution or game setting. 7 Why do not uninstall the Intel graphics driver. Dell Inc. To workaround this document is a trademark of Dell Inc.; Information in this issue, enable the Intel graphics adapter on restarting your computer. All rights reserved. ... if you have disabled the Intel graphics adapter. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. If you do I uninstall the Intel graphics driver? Printed in trademarks and trade names other than its own. To resolve the issue, either the entities...
... playing games, try reducing the screen resolution or game setting. 7 Why do not uninstall the Intel graphics driver. Dell Inc. To workaround this document is a trademark of Dell Inc.; Information in this issue, enable the Intel graphics adapter on restarting your computer. All rights reserved. ... if you have disabled the Intel graphics adapter. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. If you do I uninstall the Intel graphics driver? Printed in trademarks and trade names other than its own. To resolve the issue, either the entities...
Setup Guide
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... to reinstall the operating system. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to complete. ...NOTE: For more information on the screen. To set up Windows for your computer unusable and you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Setting Up Your XPS ...
... to reinstall the operating system. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to complete. ...NOTE: For more information on the screen. To set up Windows for your computer unusable and you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Setting Up Your XPS ...
Setup Guide
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... computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system... data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 12 The system recovery media can use the system ...recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You will...
... computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system... data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 12 The system recovery media can use the system ...recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You will...
Setup Guide
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... or Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate Driver Download and install the latest driver for your computer: 1. Select the appropriate video source for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" available at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: Wireless display may not be...
... or Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate Driver Download and install the latest driver for your computer: 1. Select the appropriate video source for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" available at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: Wireless display may not be...
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... application profiles for newly released games or applications that do not have a default application profile. 54 Using Your XPS Laptop NVIDIA Optimus Technology Your XPS laptop is equipped with the discrete NVIDIA GPU while running graphic‑intensive applications such as 3D games. When ...an application is launched, the video drivers check if the application has an associated application profile. • If an application ...
... application profiles for newly released games or applications that do not have a default application profile. 54 Using Your XPS Laptop NVIDIA Optimus Technology Your XPS laptop is equipped with the discrete NVIDIA GPU while running graphic‑intensive applications such as 3D games. When ...an application is launched, the video drivers check if the application has an associated application profile. • If an application ...
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See the software documentation for previous versions of Windows. 2. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. -- Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Solving Problems -- If you have other software problems - • Back up your computer.... information: -- To run the software. Follow the instructions on your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 63 Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --
See the software documentation for previous versions of Windows. 2. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. -- Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Solving Problems -- If you have other software problems - • Back up your computer.... information: -- To run the software. Follow the instructions on your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 63 Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --
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...the system setup program and is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for technical assistance. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Start Dell Diagnostics from your computer, perform the checks in the search field ...that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. To start the search. 3. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 67 Press during the operating system setup or is active.
...the system setup program and is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for technical assistance. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Start Dell Diagnostics from your computer, perform the checks in the search field ...that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. To start the search. 3. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 67 Press during the operating system setup or is active.
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... continue? (Recommended)." The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. Ensure that the computer is connected to run Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Turn on (or restart) your computer. NOTE: If your hard drive. Select Diagnostics ...from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that is invoked: a. NOTE:...
... continue? (Recommended)." The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. Ensure that the computer is connected to run Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Turn on (or restart) your computer. NOTE: If your hard drive. Select Diagnostics ...from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that is invoked: a. NOTE:...
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Shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. then, shut down your computer. 1. Select the Boot from CD-ROM ...to proceed. 6. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your screen. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with an error code and a description of the problem appears on page ...
Shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. then, shut down your computer. 1. Select the Boot from CD-ROM ...to proceed. 6. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your screen. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with an error code and a description of the problem appears on page ...
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The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. Using Support Tools 71 NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell. 9. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10.To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11.
The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. Using Support Tools 71 NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you contact Dell. 9. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10.To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11.
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... and remove any programs or drivers installed after you backup your computer, while preserving the data files. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on your computer. 2. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore ...your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Turn off your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to the operating state it is not available on page 12) Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To ...
... and remove any programs or drivers installed after you backup your computer, while preserving the data files. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on your computer. 2. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore ...your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Turn off your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to the operating state it is not available on page 12) Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To ...
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...operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you purchased the computer. If possible, back up all data on the computer. 2. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos,...hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Turn on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in certain countries or on .
...operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you purchased the computer. If possible, back up all data on the computer. 2. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos,...hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Turn on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in certain countries or on .
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... and Resources If you need to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the notification area of your desktop. You must use the service tag to identify your computer on your order... information, and End User License Agreement the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance find drivers and downloads;
... and Resources If you need to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the notification area of your desktop. You must use the service tag to identify your computer on your order... information, and End User License Agreement the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance find drivers and downloads;
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... setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your desktop. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, see the About Your System section in the notification area of your computer. To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the Dell Support Center. Computer Model Dell™ XPS™ L501X Computer Information System chipset...
... setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your desktop. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, see the About Your System section in the notification area of your computer. To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the Dell Support Center. Computer Model Dell™ XPS™ L501X Computer Information System chipset...
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Index A airflow, allowing 7 Audio control panel 41 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 31 B-CAS card 14 C calling Dell 85 Camera 45 CDs, playing and creating 51 computer capabilities 50 computer, setting up 7 connect(ing) to the Internet 20 Contacting Dell online 87 Control strip 31 customer service 80 D DataSafe Local Backup 74 DellConnect 80 Dell Diagnostics 67 Dell Dock 56 Dell Factory Image Restore 77 Dell Stage 52 Dell Support Center 64 Diagnostic Checklist 86 drivers and downloads 89 DVDs, playing and creating 51 99
Index A airflow, allowing 7 Audio control panel 41 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 31 B-CAS card 14 C calling Dell 85 Camera 45 CDs, playing and creating 51 computer capabilities 50 computer, setting up 7 connect(ing) to the Internet 20 Contacting Dell online 87 Control strip 31 customer service 80 D DataSafe Local Backup 74 DellConnect 80 Dell Diagnostics 67 Dell Dock 56 Dell Factory Image Restore 77 Dell Stage 52 Dell Support Center 64 Diagnostic Checklist 86 drivers and downloads 89 DVDs, playing and creating 51 99
Service Manual
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... If you are installing a communication card from a source other end of the Mini-Card down into the system-board connector. 4 Press the other than Dell, you are installing. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card. 3 Insert the Mini-Card connector at a ...ensure that secures the Mini-Card to the system board. 5 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. 24 Wireless Mini-Card(s) CAUTION: Before turning on the system board and replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside ...
... If you are installing a communication card from a source other end of the Mini-Card down into the system-board connector. 4 Press the other than Dell, you are installing. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card. 3 Insert the Mini-Card connector at a ...ensure that secures the Mini-Card to the system board. 5 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. 24 Wireless Mini-Card(s) CAUTION: Before turning on the system board and replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside ...
Service Manual
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10 Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 13) before removing the hard drive assembly. Do not ... grounding strap or by your computer). Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in Sleep state. WARNING: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
10 Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 13) before removing the hard drive assembly. Do not ... grounding strap or by your computer). Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in Sleep state. WARNING: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
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..." on page 16). 12 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screw driver perpendicular to the processor module when turning the cam screw. 4 Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module...
..." on page 16). 12 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screw driver perpendicular to the processor module when turning the cam screw. 4 Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module...