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Dell MediaDirect problems 106 Other software problems 107 Memory Problems 108 Network Problems 108 ...speakers 112 No sound from external speakers 113 No sound 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 Windows Vista® Operating System ...
Dell MediaDirect problems 106 Other software problems 107 Memory Problems 108 Network Problems 108 ...speakers 112 No sound from external speakers 113 No sound 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 Windows Vista® Operating System ...
Owner's Manual
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... smaller on the screen by adjusting display resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. To 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...
... smaller on the screen by adjusting display resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. To 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...
Owner's Manual
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...system environment, access to them. Click EagleVision to run the software. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to use a video enhancement technology that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify... that your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM ...
...system environment, access to them. Click EagleVision to run the software. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to use a video enhancement technology that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify... that your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM ...
Owner's Manual
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... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 163 as you complete these checks. CHECK THE BATTERY... reconnect the cable. TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 117. If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it...
... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 163 as you complete these checks. CHECK THE BATTERY... reconnect the cable. TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 117. If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it...
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... computer display or video controller may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer and connect an external monitor to you are not on page 164). NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for your computer. You may be defective. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your...
... computer display or video controller may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer and connect an external monitor to you are not on page 164). NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for your computer. You may be defective. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your...
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AHCI - An interface for video-related tasks. antivirus software - A program designed to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to identify, quarantine, and/or delete ... - and operating system-independent. accelerated graphics port - ALS - alert standards format - Glossary 177 AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of electricity that a portable computer battery powers the computer. A feature that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to...
AHCI - An interface for video-related tasks. antivirus software - A program designed to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to identify, quarantine, and/or delete ... - and operating system-independent. accelerated graphics port - ALS - alert standards format - Glossary 177 AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of electricity that a portable computer battery powers the computer. A feature that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to...
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... module - The number of colors and resolution that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. A video standard for this program. Also known as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. A utility...
... module - The number of colors and resolution that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. A video standard for this program. Also known as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. A utility...
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... toolbars, 155 description, 21 resolution, 47 switching the video image, 47 documentation End User License Agreement, 14 ergonomics, 14 online, 16 Product Information Guide, 14 regulatory, 14 safety, 14 warranty, 14 drivers about, 116 identifying, 117 reinstalling, 117 Drivers and Utilities media, 13 about, 118 Dell Diagnostics, 87 drives problems, 94 See also hard...
... toolbars, 155 description, 21 resolution, 47 switching the video image, 47 documentation End User License Agreement, 14 ergonomics, 14 online, 16 Product Information Guide, 14 regulatory, 14 safety, 14 warranty, 14 drivers about, 116 identifying, 117 reinstalling, 117 Drivers and Utilities media, 13 about, 118 Dell Diagnostics, 87 drives problems, 94 See also hard...
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...See UPS UPS, 35 V video problems, 114 video controller determining configuration, 19 video controller configuration determining what controller is installed, 19 volume adjusting, 113 W warranty information, 14 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 117 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 33 200 Index support contacting Dell, 164 support website, 16 System...computer, 33 traveling with the computer by air, 158 identification tag, 157 packing, 157 tips, 158 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 87 Hardware Troubleshooter, 119 restore computer to previous operating state, 120-121 U uninterruptible power supply.
...See UPS UPS, 35 V video problems, 114 video controller determining configuration, 19 video controller configuration determining what controller is installed, 19 volume adjusting, 113 W warranty information, 14 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 117 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 33 200 Index support contacting Dell, 164 support website, 16 System...computer, 33 traveling with the computer by air, 158 identification tag, 157 packing, 157 tips, 158 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 87 Hardware Troubleshooter, 119 restore computer to previous operating state, 120-121 U uninterruptible power supply.