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... and Display Problems 104 If the display is blank 104 If the display is difficult to read 104 If only part of the display is readable 105 Drivers 105 What Is a Driver 105 Identifying Drivers 105 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 106 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 108 Restoring Your Operating System 108 Using Microsoft Windows XP...
... and Display Problems 104 If the display is blank 104 If the display is difficult to read 104 If only part of the display is readable 105 Drivers 105 What Is a Driver 105 Identifying Drivers 105 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 106 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 108 Restoring Your Operating System 108 Using Microsoft Windows XP...
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...that you that have a CD-RW/DVD combo drive and you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stored...the window. For help, open Roxio Creator Plus, and then click the question mark icon in Dell computers can also use Roxio Creator Plus for available software patches on your computer or backing up ... in the upper-right corner 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....
...that you that have a CD-RW/DVD combo drive and you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stored...the window. For help, open Roxio Creator Plus, and then click the question mark icon in Dell computers can also use Roxio Creator Plus for available software patches on your computer or backing up ... in the upper-right corner 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....
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... of which connectors are correct for your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 5 In the display devices section, select the appropriate option for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP Video Controller NOTE: To ensure that the display settings are plugged in connector at the front of headphones...
... of which connectors are correct for your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 5 In the display devices section, select the appropriate option for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP Video Controller NOTE: To ensure that the display settings are plugged in connector at the front of headphones...
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.... 3 Diagnostics can be invoked one of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 97 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on... Dell computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. NOTE: If your hard drive. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from...
.... 3 Diagnostics can be invoked one of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 97 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on... Dell computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. NOTE: If your hard drive. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from...
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...on your hard drive. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. This test typically takes 10 to wait until you want . to continue to run. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes ...keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the ResourceCD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Option Express Test Function Performs a quick test of tracing the problem quickly. 86 Troubleshooting to...
...on your hard drive. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. This test typically takes 10 to wait until you want . to continue to run. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes ...keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the ResourceCD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Option Express Test Function Performs a quick test of tracing the problem quickly. 86 Troubleshooting to...
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... a specific device. You can customize the tests you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on page 141. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Describes the test and may not display the names of each test screen. Troubleshooting 87
... a specific device. You can customize the tests you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on page 141. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Describes the test and may not display the names of each test screen. Troubleshooting 87
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... Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the display. If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell. Press to Programs→ Accessories, and then click Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the display. Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you attach an external keyboard, the ...integrated keyboard remains fully functional. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. Unexpected ...
... Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the display. If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell. Press to Programs→ Accessories, and then click Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the display. Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you attach an external keyboard, the ...integrated keyboard remains fully functional. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. Unexpected ...
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...R T I C A L O U T L E T - If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 41. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for cable ... Modes" on page 119). Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you should always use...Check the AC adapter cable connections. CHECK THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE - If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. See "Contacting Dell" on . TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Ensure that shipped with another device, such as a lamp. C O N N E C T T H ...
...R T I C A L O U T L E T - If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 41. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for cable ... Modes" on page 119). Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you should always use...Check the AC adapter cable connections. CHECK THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE - If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. See "Contacting Dell" on . TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Ensure that shipped with another device, such as a lamp. C O N N E C T T H ...
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See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 13. Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you are using a battery to power your computer is blank NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the ... poor picture quality. 104 Troubleshooting To access the Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 106. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down -arrow key. CHECK THE BATTERY - Ensure that the computer turns on. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H PAD D R I O N - If the AC...
See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 13. Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you are using a battery to power your computer is blank NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the ... poor picture quality. 104 Troubleshooting To access the Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 106. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down -arrow key. CHECK THE BATTERY - Ensure that the computer turns on. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H PAD D R I O N - If the AC...
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...Troubleshooting 105 SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - Drivers What Is a Driver? NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be defective. Dell ships your operating system. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area...your computer to you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that only its own set of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click ...
...Troubleshooting 105 SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - Drivers What Is a Driver? NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be defective. Dell ships your operating system. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area...your computer to you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that only its own set of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click ...
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...System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. The first 106 Troubleshooting Using the Drivers...may not ship with your computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on the device icon. ...If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your CD drive directory to display the ...
...System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. The first 106 Troubleshooting Using the Drivers...may not ship with your computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on the device icon. ...If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your CD drive directory to display the ...
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... shut down . partition - A modification to be seen by the number of PC Cards. programmed input/output - pixel - If no problems are common types of pixels up . PS/2 - A physical storage area on a network in RAM is referred to it. Pixels are...refresh rate - random-access memory - A removable I/O card adhering to automatically configure devices. Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by a printer or displayed on the major computer components, such as its vertical frequency). R RAID - Typically, readme files provide installation information and describe new product ...
... shut down . partition - A modification to be seen by the number of PC Cards. programmed input/output - pixel - If no problems are common types of pixels up . PS/2 - A physical storage area on a network in RAM is referred to it. Pixels are...refresh rate - random-access memory - A removable I/O card adhering to automatically configure devices. Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by a printer or displayed on the major computer components, such as its vertical frequency). R RAID - Typically, readme files provide installation information and describe new product ...
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...device status light, 18 installing card, 134 boot sequence, 172 brightness of display adjusting, 33 C camera cleaning, 45 using, 45 CardBus technology ExpressCards, 71 media memory cards, 73, 134 carnet, 140 CD drive problems, 89 CD-RW drive problems, 89 CDs, 51 operating system, 14 playing, 49 Check Disk, ..., 97 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 108 connecting audio device, 56 Mobile Broadband network, 80 TV, 56 WLAN network, 78 contacting Dell, 141 copying CDs general information, 51 helpful tips, 53 how to, 51 copying DVDs general information, 51 helpful tips, 53 how to, 51...
...device status light, 18 installing card, 134 boot sequence, 172 brightness of display adjusting, 33 C camera cleaning, 45 using, 45 CardBus technology ExpressCards, 71 media memory cards, 73, 134 carnet, 140 CD drive problems, 89 CD-RW drive problems, 89 CDs, 51 operating system, 14 playing, 49 Check Disk, ..., 97 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 108 connecting audio device, 56 Mobile Broadband network, 80 TV, 56 WLAN network, 78 contacting Dell, 141 copying CDs general information, 51 helpful tips, 53 how to, 51 copying DVDs general information, 51 helpful tips, 53 how to, 51...
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... Utilities CD, 86 starting from your hard drive, 85 Dell MediaDirect about, 54 problems, 98 Dell QuickSet, 14, 137 device status lights, 17 diagnostics Dell, 85 display adjusting brightness, 33 problems, 104 resolution, 33 See also monitor switching the video image, 33 display settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP, 68 documentation End User License Agreement, 11 online...
... Utilities CD, 86 starting from your hard drive, 85 Dell MediaDirect about, 54 problems, 98 Dell QuickSet, 14, 137 device status lights, 17 diagnostics Dell, 85 display adjusting brightness, 33 problems, 104 resolution, 33 See also monitor switching the video image, 33 display settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP, 68 documentation End User License Agreement, 11 online...
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... types, 73, 134 MediaDirect. See Dell MediaDirect memory installing, 119 problems, 99 removing, 120 memory module cover, 23 messages error, 91 microphone directional, 45 Microsoft Windows label, 12 Mobile Broadband card, installing, 128 network connections, 80 problems, 99 See also wireless switch modem connector, 20 monitor See also display problems, 104 switching the video image...
... types, 73, 134 MediaDirect. See Dell MediaDirect memory installing, 119 problems, 99 removing, 120 memory module cover, 23 messages error, 91 microphone directional, 45 Microsoft Windows label, 12 Mobile Broadband card, installing, 128 network connections, 80 problems, 99 See also wireless switch modem connector, 20 monitor See also display problems, 104 switching the video image...
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...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...140 troubleshooting conflicts, 108 Dell Diagnostics, 85 Dell Support Utility, 88 Hardware Troubleshooter, 108 Help and Support Center, 13 restore computer to previous operating state, 108 See also problems TV connecting, 56 enabling display settings, 68 U ...
...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...140 troubleshooting conflicts, 108 Dell Diagnostics, 85 Dell Support Utility, 88 Hardware Troubleshooter, 108 Help and Support Center, 13 restore computer to previous operating state, 108 See also problems TV connecting, 56 enabling display settings, 68 U ...