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... Optional Camera 45 Accessing the Camera's Help File 45 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 46 Creating a Picture or a Video 46 7 Using Multimedia 49 Playing a CD or DVD 49 Adjusting the Volume 50 Adjusting the Picture 51 Copying CDs and DVDs 51 How to Copy a CD or DVD 51 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 52 Helpful Tips 53 Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect 54 If the Computer Is Turned On or in Standby Mode...
... Optional Camera 45 Accessing the Camera's Help File 45 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 46 Creating a Picture or a Video 46 7 Using Multimedia 49 Playing a CD or DVD 49 Adjusting the Volume 50 Adjusting the Picture 51 Copying CDs and DVDs 51 How to Copy a CD or DVD 51 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 52 Helpful Tips 53 Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect 54 If the Computer Is Turned On or in Standby Mode...
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...)- Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; online courses; If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen...
...)- Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; online courses; If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen...
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... purchasing your computer, your computer has one of video controller installed in your computer, as well as the other hardware components. To determine your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Access the Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support Center. For instructions, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on selections that you can view the type of several different video controller configurations. From the My Computer Information - About Your...
... purchasing your computer, your computer has one of video controller installed in your computer, as well as the other hardware components. To determine your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Access the Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support Center. For instructions, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on selections that you can view the type of several different video controller configurations. From the My Computer Information - About Your...
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..., see "Hard Drive" on page 116 and "Hard drive problems" on a media memory card. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in -1 media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card I G H T - The 5-in the optical drive bay. The light operates as follows: • Flashing green: Searching for networks •...
..., see "Hard Drive" on page 116 and "Hard drive problems" on a media memory card. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in -1 media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card I G H T - The 5-in the optical drive bay. The light operates as follows: • Flashing green: Searching for networks •...
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Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 Each key on an external keyboard. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys.
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 Each key on an external keyboard. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. To type a number or symbol, press and the desired key after enabling the keypad. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys.
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..., incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on page 43. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). For information about the Power Meter, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on disposing...
..., incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on page 43. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). For information about the Power Meter, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on disposing...
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... problems, check for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. NOTE: The types of a CD or DVD using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display...
... problems, check for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. NOTE: The types of a CD or DVD using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display...
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.... Sound Modes Your computer is equipped with stereo sound mode as the default. Enabling the Display Settings for your computer, see the Windows Help and Support Center. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Display and click the Settings tab. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab for a TV in your video card. 7 Click the arrows beside the Audio listening mode setting to scroll through the options...
.... Sound Modes Your computer is equipped with stereo sound mode as the default. Enabling the Display Settings for your computer, see the Windows Help and Support Center. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Display and click the Settings tab. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab for a TV in your video card. 7 Click the arrows beside the Audio listening mode setting to scroll through the options...
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... subscribed to an Internet provider. If you are having problems connecting to scan the computer and remove spyware. 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 T E R N E T - Enable the Pointing Device option in the Product Information Guide. Use an anti-virus program that was running when the message appeared. SCAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE - For an external mouse, check the cable connection. Click the Start button, point to the telephone wall jack. Error Messages CAUTION: Before...
... subscribed to an Internet provider. If you are having problems connecting to scan the computer and remove spyware. 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 T E R N E T - Enable the Pointing Device option in the Product Information Guide. Use an anti-virus program that was running when the message appeared. SCAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE - For an external mouse, check the cable connection. Click the Start button, point to the telephone wall jack. Error Messages CAUTION: Before...
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... the problem persists, try another program, or a utility. I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I N G V A L U E - The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see page 85). KEYBOARD STUCK KEY FAILURE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 119). A memory module may be played. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 119). HARD-DISK DRIVE READ...
... the problem persists, try another program, or a utility. I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I N G V A L U E - The system configuration information does not match the hardware configuration. KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE - Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see page 85). KEYBOARD STUCK KEY FAILURE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 119). A memory module may be played. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 119). HARD-DISK DRIVE READ...
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... Dell. A chip on the hard drive. OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - Run the Windows error-checking utility to charge the battery. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER - You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. See "Contacting Dell" on page 119). Then immediately exit the program. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 116). M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - Connect...
... Dell. A chip on the hard drive. OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - Run the Windows error-checking utility to charge the battery. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER - You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. See "Contacting Dell" on page 119). Then immediately exit the program. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 116). M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - Connect...
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... it is not a Dell-branded card, see the manufacturer's instructions for your screen. NOTE: The icon will appear in the main window: • No card detected - The battery charge may need to verify your WWAN service - If your ExpressCard is used, you begin any network cables from support.dell.com. To disable the WLAN card, click Start→ Connect To→ Wireless Network Connection→ Disable. Depending on page 41. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you...
... it is not a Dell-branded card, see the manufacturer's instructions for your screen. NOTE: The icon will appear in the main window: • No card detected - The battery charge may need to verify your WWAN service - If your ExpressCard is used, you begin any network cables from support.dell.com. To disable the WLAN card, click Start→ Connect To→ Wireless Network Connection→ Disable. Depending on page 41. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you...
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... controls. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you want to the computer. 2 Turn on your computer. If only part of specialized commands that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with any other programs that are installing software appropriate for operating systems that use the device. Drivers What Is a Driver? SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - Contact Dell. All devices require a driver program. Troubleshooting...
... controls. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you want to the computer. 2 Turn on your computer. If only part of specialized commands that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with any other programs that are installing software appropriate for operating systems that use the device. Drivers What Is a Driver? SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - Contact Dell. All devices require a driver program. Troubleshooting...
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... Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 108) to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any open files, and exit any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device icon. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace...
... Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 108) to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any open files, and exit any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device icon. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace...
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... click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in the toolbar, select your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about components installed on your computer, see "Determining Your Computer's Configuration" on page 15. 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section, click the Start button and...
... click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in the toolbar, select your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about components installed on your computer, see "Determining Your Computer's Configuration" on page 15. 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section, click the Start button and...
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NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. No error message indicates this failure. 120 Adding and Replacing Parts b Remove the module from the connector. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. NOTICE: To avoid...
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. No error message indicates this failure. 120 Adding and Replacing Parts b Remove the module from the connector. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. NOTICE: To avoid...
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... storage area on a monitor. A modification to as part of PC Cards. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - A method of transferring data between two devices through the processor as its vertical frequency). Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of independent disks - pre-boot execution environment - Any information stored in rows and columns to as memory, hard drives, and video. PC Card - A removable I/O card adhering to 4 GB/sec...
... storage area on a monitor. A modification to as part of PC Cards. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - A method of transferring data between two devices through the processor as its vertical frequency). Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of independent disks - pre-boot execution environment - Any information stored in rows and columns to as memory, hard drives, and video. PC Card - A removable I/O card adhering to 4 GB/sec...
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... monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in your computer. Also known as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Enables Windows programs to video. text editor - for a low-speed device such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of wires to an unacceptable voltage level. uninterruptible power supply - A hardware interface for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. USB devices can be connected...
... monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in your computer. Also known as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Enables Windows programs to video. text editor - for a low-speed device such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of wires to an unacceptable voltage level. uninterruptible power supply - A hardware interface for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. USB devices can be connected...
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...) problems, 101 setting up, 29 USB, 30 problems blue screen, 97 CD drive, 89 CD-RW drive, 89 computer crashes, 97 computer does not start up, 97 computer stops responding, 97 conflicts, 108 Dell Diagnostics, 85 Dell MediaDirect, 98 Dell Support Utility, 88 drives, 89 DVD drive, 89 error messages, 91 hard drive, 90 Hardware Troubleshooter, 108 Help and Support Center, 13 IEEE 1394 connector, 95 keyboard, 96 lockups, 97 network, 99 power, 100 power light conditions...
...) problems, 101 setting up, 29 USB, 30 problems blue screen, 97 CD drive, 89 CD-RW drive, 89 computer crashes, 97 computer does not start up, 97 computer stops responding, 97 conflicts, 108 Dell Diagnostics, 85 Dell MediaDirect, 98 Dell Support Utility, 88 drives, 89 DVD drive, 89 error messages, 91 hard drive, 90 Hardware Troubleshooter, 108 Help and Support Center, 13 IEEE 1394 connector, 95 keyboard, 96 lockups, 97 network, 99 power, 100 power light conditions...
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... UPS UPS, 30 USB connectors, 20 V video connector, 22 problems, 104 video controller configuration determining what controller is installed, 15 volume adjusting, 103 See also media control buttons W warranty information, 11 Wi-Fi Catcher light light states, 21 See also wireless switch Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator, 82 Windows Firewall, 82 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 106 enabling display settings for a TV, 68 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Hardware Troubleshooter, 108 Help and Support Center, 13 hibernate mode, 42 Program Compatibility...
... UPS UPS, 30 USB connectors, 20 V video connector, 22 problems, 104 video controller configuration determining what controller is installed, 15 volume adjusting, 103 See also media control buttons W warranty information, 11 Wi-Fi Catcher light light states, 21 See also wireless switch Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator, 82 Windows Firewall, 82 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 106 enabling display settings for a TV, 68 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Hardware Troubleshooter, 108 Help and Support Center, 13 hibernate mode, 42 Program Compatibility...