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.... 3 Why do I see a black/white screen when I connect or disconnect the HDMI display while playing a game or watching a Blu-ray movie? This does not indicate a problem with your 3D TV is not listed, contact NVIDIA support at www.nvidia.com/support. 2 Why is supported? September 2010 This issue maybe application-specific...
.... 3 Why do I see a black/white screen when I connect or disconnect the HDMI display while playing a game or watching a Blu-ray movie? This does not indicate a problem with your 3D TV is not listed, contact NVIDIA support at www.nvidia.com/support. 2 Why is supported? September 2010 This issue maybe application-specific...
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... Windows, and the Windows start button logo are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, Solution Station, and DellConnect are not applicable. and is subject to the Microsoft® Windows... of Dell Inc.; A00 If you how to either potential damage to hardware or loss of Microsoft Corporation in this document to change without the written permission of the Blu‑ray Disc Association; Trademarks used in this document to refer to avoid the problem.
... Windows, and the Windows start button logo are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, Solution Station, and DellConnect are not applicable. and is subject to the Microsoft® Windows... of Dell Inc.; A00 If you how to either potential damage to hardware or loss of Microsoft Corporation in this document to change without the written permission of the Blu‑ray Disc Association; Trademarks used in this document to refer to avoid the problem.
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... Optimus Technology 54 Free Fall Sensor 55 Dell Dock (Optional 56 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...
... Optimus Technology 54 Free Fall Sensor 55 Dell Dock (Optional 56 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...
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...Do not place your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a cabinet or drawer while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Fan noise is powered on the fan when the computer gets hot. You should never place your... the right and left sides. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Dell™ XPS™ laptop. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you ...
...Do not place your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a cabinet or drawer while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Fan noise is powered on the fan when the computer gets hot. You should never place your... the right and left sides. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your Dell™ XPS™ laptop. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you ...
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Using Your XPS Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white off solid amber off Computer state(s) on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby on/standby/off/ hibernate off/hibernate Battery charge status charging fully charged low battery (
Using Your XPS Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white off solid amber off Computer state(s) on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby on/standby/off/ hibernate off/hibernate Battery charge status charging fully charged low battery (
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.... NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 87. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE...computer. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for assistance. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using ...
.... NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 87. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE...computer. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for assistance. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using ...
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Solving Problems Touch Screen Problems Some or all multi-touch features are blocking the touch sensors. If you choose to inaccurate touch sensitivity. NOTE: Improper calibration may have foreign particles (...
Solving Problems Touch Screen Problems Some or all multi-touch features are blocking the touch sensors. If you choose to inaccurate touch sensitivity. NOTE: Improper calibration may have foreign particles (...
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... it is enabled on the computer (see "Setting Up a Wireless Connection" on page 16). • Re-establish your connection to your wireless connection. Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost - Try moving the computer closer to the wireless router (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page...
... it is enabled on the computer (see "Setting Up a Wireless Connection" on page 16). • Re-establish your connection to your wireless connection. Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost - Try moving the computer closer to the wireless router (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page...
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Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off or in hibernate mode, or is off - The computer resumes normal operation if it is not receiving power. • ... computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the light on page 87). 60 The computer is working by testing it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the AC adapter is not responding -
Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off or in hibernate mode, or is off - The computer resumes normal operation if it is not receiving power. • ... computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the light on page 87). 60 The computer is working by testing it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the AC adapter is not responding -
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... or blocking other memory problems - • Run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 67). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see if that hinders reception on page 87). 61 Some possible causes of interference are not using to see "Contacting Dell" on your computer -...computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87). If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see...
... or blocking other memory problems - • Run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 67). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see if that hinders reception on page 87). 61 Some possible causes of interference are not using to see "Contacting Dell" on your computer -...computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87). If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see...
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... are unable to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system. 62 If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Click Applications. 3. Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up -
... are unable to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system. 62 If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Click Applications. 3. Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up -
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...2. Ensure that the program is displayed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 63 If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. -- Write down your computer. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Solving Problems -- Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system ...installed on the screen. Verify that the program is compatible with the program. -- If you have other software problems - • Back up your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and...
...2. Ensure that the program is displayed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 63 If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. -- Write down your computer. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Solving Problems -- Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system ...installed on the screen. Verify that the program is compatible with the program. -- If you have other software problems - • Back up your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and...
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...normal operating range. A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. 66 Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. No boot device available - Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has...regularly. Possible hard-disk drive failure during POST. Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. No bootable partition on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device ...
...normal operating range. A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. 66 Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. No boot device available - Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has...regularly. Possible hard-disk drive failure during POST. Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. No bootable partition on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device ...
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Ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Start Dell Diagnostics from your computer, perform the checks in the system setup program and is either not detected during POST (Power.... To start the search. 3. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 62 and run Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your computer. Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is active. Type hardware ...
Ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Start Dell Diagnostics from your computer, perform the checks in the system setup program and is either not detected during POST (Power.... To start the search. 3. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 62 and run Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your computer. Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is active. Type hardware ...
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...partition has been found with this system so far. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. If PSA is known to run Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. then, shut down your computer and try again.... 68 NOTE: If you want to be working properly. 2. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears : "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? Do you see a message stating that is invoked: a. b. Turn on page 87) for assistance. 1. ...
...partition has been found with this system so far. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. If PSA is known to run Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. then, shut down your computer and try again.... 68 NOTE: If you want to be working properly. 2. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears : "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? Do you see a message stating that is invoked: a. b. Turn on page 87) for assistance. 1. ...
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... on your computer is not invoked: Press any key to continue." To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 69 Select the test you contact Dell. 6. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you want to the Choose An Option window. 7. NOTE...
... on your computer is not invoked: Press any key to continue." To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 69 Select the test you contact Dell. 6. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you want to the Choose An Option window. 7. NOTE...
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... -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. If a problem is encountered during a test, a message with 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 ...logo appears, continue to wait until you want to proceed. 6. Shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Select the test you see "Contacting...
... -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. If a problem is encountered during a test, a message with 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 ...logo appears, continue to wait until you want to proceed. 6. Shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Select the test you see "Contacting...
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...restore the operating system on your computer using these options. 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 only the operating system on your data ...
...restore the operating system on your computer using these options. 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 only the operating system on your data ...
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...: 1. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is designed to preserve the data files on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Turn off your operating system problem. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your operating system permanently...
...: 1. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is designed to preserve the data files on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Turn off your operating system problem. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your operating system permanently...
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... spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. then, shut down your operating system problem. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data before using... Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system ...
... spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. then, shut down your operating system problem. When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data before using... Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system ...