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... Speaker Problems 102 No sound from integrated speakers 103 No sound from external speakers 103 No sound from headphones 103 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 103 Video and Display Problems 104 If the display is blank 104 If the display is difficult to read 104 If only ... Drivers 105 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 106 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 108 Restoring Your Operating System 108 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 108 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 110 Using the Operating System CD 112 12 Adding and Replacing Parts 113 Before You Begin 113 ...
... Speaker Problems 102 No sound from integrated speakers 103 No sound from external speakers 103 No sound from headphones 103 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 103 Video and Display Problems 104 If the display is blank 104 If the display is difficult to read 104 If only ... Drivers 105 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 106 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 108 Restoring Your Operating System 108 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 108 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 110 Using the Operating System CD 112 12 Adding and Replacing Parts 113 Before You Begin 113 ...
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... Combinations" on page 56. T O U C H P A D - Press the button to the connector. Attach a microphone or other sound input device to launch either Dell Media Experience or Dell MediaDirect. Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft Windows logo key. I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - Attach headphones or speakers to...
... Combinations" on page 56. T O U C H P A D - Press the button to the connector. Attach a microphone or other sound input device to launch either Dell Media Experience or Dell MediaDirect. Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft Windows logo key. I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - Attach headphones or speakers to...
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... a telephone line into , or allow dust to a TV. Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the modem, see "Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on /off wireless devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into the network connector. For more information about scanning for...
... a telephone line into , or allow dust to a TV. Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the modem, see "Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on /off wireless devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into the network connector. For more information about scanning for...
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... finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use a mouse. 1 2 1 touch pad 2 touch pad buttons (2) • To move the cursor, lightly slide your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice...
... finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use a mouse. 1 2 1 touch pad 2 touch pad buttons (2) • To move the cursor, lightly slide your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice...
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...To access the Help and Support Center, see the Windows Help and Support Center. The touch pad has silk screening on page 13. 2 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Click OK to indicate vertical and horizontal scrolling capability. NOTE: The scroll zones... may not work with all application programs. For the scroll zones to function properly, the application program must be able to use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust its settings. 1 Open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click...
...To access the Help and Support Center, see the Windows Help and Support Center. The touch pad has silk screening on page 13. 2 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Click OK to indicate vertical and horizontal scrolling capability. NOTE: The scroll zones... may not work with all application programs. For the scroll zones to function properly, the application program must be able to use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust its settings. 1 Open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click...
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... that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. Ensure that includes anti-spyware protection (your Internet service provider. If you are using a line that ...program may be infected with Windows. For more in length, try a shorter one. AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE - If the problem persists, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on certain computers.) VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click ...
... that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. Ensure that includes anti-spyware protection (your Internet service provider. If you are using a line that ...program may be infected with Windows. For more in length, try a shorter one. AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE - If the problem persists, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on certain computers.) VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click ...
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... documentation. KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. KEYBOARD DATA LINE FAILURE - For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Dell MediaDirect™ cannot verify the Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions on page 119). Troubleshooting 93 The hard drive may be defective. I N V A L I D C O N ...E - Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see page 85). A memory module may be faulty or ...
... documentation. KEYBOARD CLOCK LINE FAILURE - For external keyboards, check the cable connection. KEYBOARD DATA LINE FAILURE - For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Dell MediaDirect™ cannot verify the Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions on page 119). Troubleshooting 93 The hard drive may be defective. I N V A L I D C O N ...E - Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see page 85). A memory module may be faulty or ...
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Then restart your computer. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to perform an operating system shutdown. Troubleshooting 97 A program stops responding or crashes ...The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . C HECK T H E SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION -...
Then restart your computer. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to perform an operating system shutdown. Troubleshooting 97 A program stops responding or crashes ...The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . C HECK T H E SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION -...
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...'s guide are available through the Windows Help and Support Center. You must activate the Mobile Broadband ExpressCard before you can also download the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide from the computer and disable the WLAN card. Check the status in the notification area if the ...hold a charge) decreases over the icon in the taskbar, at the lower-right corner of your WWAN service - Position the mouse over time. If the light is not a Dell-branded card, see the manufacturer's instructions for your card. If your ExpressCard is off, press the power button to an ...
...'s guide are available through the Windows Help and Support Center. You must activate the Mobile Broadband ExpressCard before you can also download the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide from the computer and disable the WLAN card. Check the status in the notification area if the ...hold a charge) decreases over the icon in the taskbar, at the lower-right corner of your WWAN service - Position the mouse over time. If the light is not a Dell-branded card, see the manufacturer's instructions for your card. If your ExpressCard is off, press the power button to an ...
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... you did not turn the player volume down the computer. R U N T H E D ELL D IAGNOSTICS - If you are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Disconnect the mouse cable, check it for interference. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O) D R I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - ...in the lower-right corner of your screen. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 85. No sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are using...
... you did not turn the player volume down the computer. R U N T H E D ELL D IAGNOSTICS - If you are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Disconnect the mouse cable, check it for interference. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O) D R I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - ...in the lower-right corner of your screen. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 85. No sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are using...
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... Troubleshooting See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 13. ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES - Press and the up- TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down -arrow key. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H PAD D R I T O R - C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I O N - R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T... battery charge may be depleted. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. If the display is blank NOTE: If you are ...
... Troubleshooting See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 13. ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES - Press and the up- TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down -arrow key. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H PAD D R I T O R - C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I O N - R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T... battery charge may be depleted. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. If the display is blank NOTE: If you are ...
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...Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. Ensure that use the device. See "Contacting Dell" on page 91. Identifying Drivers If you want to the computer. 2 Turn on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. .... All devices require a driver program. You may contain drivers for Color quality and Screen resolution. Troubleshooting 105 Contact Dell. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 ...
...Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. Ensure that use the device. See "Contacting Dell" on page 91. Identifying Drivers If you want to the computer. 2 Turn on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. .... All devices require a driver program. You may contain drivers for Color quality and Screen resolution. Troubleshooting 105 Contact Dell. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 ...
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...marker on your computer. disk striping - The basic data unit used to CD-R discs only once. Data can write to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. A Windows utility that retrieve data from disk storage. DIN connector - The speed, given in your computer. A byte is typically ... operating system and hardware settings, such as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. Data can write to CD-RW discs multiple times, but you to the processor or incorporated into foreign countries. double...
...marker on your computer. disk striping - The basic data unit used to CD-R discs only once. Data can write to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. A Windows utility that retrieve data from disk storage. DIN connector - The speed, given in your computer. A byte is typically ... operating system and hardware settings, such as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. Data can write to CD-RW discs multiple times, but you to the processor or incorporated into foreign countries. double...
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... when you can transfer data at speeds from 250 MB/sec to the PCMCIA standard. The primary temporary storage area for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. PXE - Modems and network adapters are recharged (sometimes also referred to one or more logical storage areas known as part of RAID include...
... when you can transfer data at speeds from 250 MB/sec to the PCMCIA standard. The primary temporary storage area for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. PXE - Modems and network adapters are recharged (sometimes also referred to one or more logical storage areas known as part of RAID include...
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... underline, change the settings for your computer. T TAPI - Small UPS systems provide battery power for video cards and controllers that serves as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of unshielded wires are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. A video standard for a few minutes to enable you understand what effect the settings...
... underline, change the settings for your computer. T TAPI - Small UPS systems provide battery power for video cards and controllers that serves as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of unshielded wires are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. A video standard for a few minutes to enable you understand what effect the settings...
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..., 33 mouse problems, 103 N network connecting to, 75 firewall, 82 installing Mobile Broadband card, 128 installing WLAN card, 124 Mobile Broadband, 99 problems, 99 See also QuickSet using, 75 network connector, 22 O operating system CD, 14, 108, 112 reinstalling, 14 reinstalling Windows XP, 108 ...lights, 17 keypad numeric, 35 L labels Microsoft Windows, 12 Service Tag, 12 lost computer, 84 M media control buttons Dell MediaDirect button, 54 description, 18 play/pause/Dell MediaDirect, 18 media memory cards blanks, 74 CardBus technology, 73, 134 installing, 73 reader, 21 removing, 74 slot, 73...
..., 33 mouse problems, 103 N network connecting to, 75 firewall, 82 installing Mobile Broadband card, 128 installing WLAN card, 124 Mobile Broadband, 99 problems, 99 See also QuickSet using, 75 network connector, 22 O operating system CD, 14, 108, 112 reinstalling, 14 reinstalling Windows XP, 108 ...lights, 17 keypad numeric, 35 L labels Microsoft Windows, 12 Service Tag, 12 lost computer, 84 M media control buttons Dell MediaDirect button, 54 description, 18 play/pause/Dell MediaDirect, 18 media memory cards blanks, 74 CardBus technology, 73, 134 installing, 73 reader, 21 removing, 74 slot, 73...