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Dell MediaDirect problems 106 Other software problems 107 Memory Problems 108 Network Problems 108 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 109 Power Problems 110 Printer ... from headphones 113 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 113 Video and Display Problems 114 If the display is blank 114 If the display is difficult to read 115 If only part of the display is readable 116 Drivers 116 What Is a Driver 116 Identifying Drivers 117 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 117 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the...
Dell MediaDirect problems 106 Other software problems 107 Memory Problems 108 Network Problems 108 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 109 Power Problems 110 Printer ... from headphones 113 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 113 Video and Display Problems 114 If the display is blank 114 If the display is difficult to read 115 If only part of the display is readable 116 Drivers 116 What Is a Driver 116 Identifying Drivers 117 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 117 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the...
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...display a program at support.dell.com. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or via the web at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. These drivers...appearance of images on the screen. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. As you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported...
...display a program at support.dell.com. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or via the web at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. These drivers...appearance of images on the screen. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. As you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported...
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... procedures before you contact Dell for the Dell Technical Update service, go to test displays in the Product Information Guide. Troubleshooting 87 It is recommended that the device you want to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on ...and can be customized for your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your computer. Only)" on Dell computers. Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-...
... procedures before you contact Dell for the Dell Technical Update service, go to test displays in the Product Information Guide. Troubleshooting 87 It is recommended that the device you want to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on ...and can be customized for your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your computer. Only)" on Dell computers. Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-...
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... on page 164). to continue to retest the component that came with your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 164). Press any key to a docking device (docked), undock it. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see a message...
... on page 164). to continue to retest the component that came with your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 164). Press any key to a docking device (docked), undock it. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see a message...
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... the following features: • Self-help file • View frequently asked questions • Learn more are available under Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number along with its Service Tag, Express Service code, and warranty expiration details. This utility provides...
... the following features: • Self-help file • View frequently asked questions • Learn more are available under Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number along with its Service Tag, Express Service code, and warranty expiration details. This utility provides...
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... electrical outlet using a program that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 87. If the display is recommended that you are using the AC adapter, and then turn on the computer. 114 Troubleshooting TEST THE M O U S E C ... controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 117. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down...
... electrical outlet using a program that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 87. If the display is recommended that you are using the AC adapter, and then turn on the computer. 114 Troubleshooting TEST THE M O U S E C ... controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 117. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down...
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...; Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer. All devices require a driver program. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. 116 Troubleshooting Each device has its driver recognizes. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may need to the computer. 2 Turn on the...
...; Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer. All devices require a driver program. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. 116 Troubleshooting Each device has its driver recognizes. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may need to the computer. 2 Turn on the...
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... program displays drivers only for the new hardware might not be displayed. If this is detecting hardware in your computer appears. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your system window. 6 Click the driver that came with the device. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell...
... program displays drivers only for the new hardware might not be displayed. If this is detecting hardware in your computer appears. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your system window. 6 Click the driver that came with the device. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell...
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... interface - An interface for video-related tasks. and operating system-independent. The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to be platform- accelerated graphics port - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (minutes or hours) that ... outlet. B battery life span - Glossary 177 alert standards format - The form of electrical power allocated to each device attached to control display brightness. AGP - AHCI - A feature that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in this Glossary are ...
... interface - An interface for video-related tasks. and operating system-independent. The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to be platform- accelerated graphics port - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (minutes or hours) that ... outlet. B battery life span - Glossary 177 alert standards format - The form of electrical power allocated to each device attached to control display brightness. AGP - AHCI - A feature that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in this Glossary are ...
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..., or keyboard that can read CDs and DVDs and write to your computer. infrared sensor for Dell Travel Remote. It often is used to CD-R discs only once. D DDR SDRAM - double...CD-RW/DVD drive - A type of a CD. Control Panel - CRIMM - Hardware such as display settings. Data can be written to CD-R discs only once. Once recorded, the data cannot be recorded...rambus in or connected to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. device driver - See driver. CD-RW - A Windows utility that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance. CD-...
..., or keyboard that can read CDs and DVDs and write to your computer. infrared sensor for Dell Travel Remote. It often is used to CD-R discs only once. D DDR SDRAM - double...CD-RW/DVD drive - A type of a CD. Control Panel - CRIMM - Hardware such as display settings. Data can be written to CD-R discs only once. Once recorded, the data cannot be recorded...rambus in or connected to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. device driver - See driver. CD-RW - A Windows utility that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance. CD-...
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...package, thereby increasing computing efficiency and multitasking ability. docking device - A technology that conforms to control a device such as extended display mode. DVD-R - DVD rewritable - Disk striping can be written to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. DMTF -...direct memory access - A channel that are administered as an extension of data transfer between RAM and a device to the resources. domain - driver - DSL - DVD recordable - DIN connector - A technique for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. Computers that use a...
...package, thereby increasing computing efficiency and multitasking ability. docking device - A technology that conforms to control a device such as extended display mode. DVD-R - DVD rewritable - Disk striping can be written to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. DMTF -...direct memory access - A channel that are administered as an extension of data transfer between RAM and a device to the resources. domain - driver - DSL - DVD recordable - DIN connector - A technique for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. Computers that use a...
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... in the computer. for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to create and edit files that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in your computer. A plastic device designed to fit inside the module bay...
... in the computer. for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to create and edit files that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in your computer. A plastic device designed to fit inside the module bay...
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... how to, 60 D Dell contacting, 164 Dell Diagnostics about, 87 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 89 starting from your hard drive, 88 Dell MediaDirect about, 23 problems, 106 Dell support site, 16 DellConnect, 160 Device Driver Rollback, 117 device latch release description, 29 device status lights description, 23 diagnostics Dell, 87 display adjusting brightness, 47 adjusting...
... how to, 60 D Dell contacting, 164 Dell Diagnostics about, 87 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 89 starting from your hard drive, 88 Dell MediaDirect about, 23 problems, 106 Dell support site, 16 DellConnect, 160 Device Driver Rollback, 117 device latch release description, 29 device status lights description, 23 diagnostics Dell, 87 display adjusting brightness, 47 adjusting...