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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 Problems 111 Scanner Problems 112 Sound and Speaker Problems 112 No sound from integrated 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...
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 Problems 111 Scanner Problems 112 Sound and Speaker Problems 112 No sound from integrated 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...
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Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of video controller installed in your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. To determine your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Click Start , and then click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Task, click Use... components. About Your Computer Determining Your Computer's Configuration Based on selections that you can view the type of several different video controller configurations. From the My Computer Information - About Your Computer 19
Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of video controller installed in your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. To determine your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Click Start , and then click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Task, click Use... components. About Your Computer Determining Your Computer's Configuration Based on selections that you can view the type of several different video controller configurations. From the My Computer Information - About Your Computer 19
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...not function. CAUTION: When you leave the default playback device set the default playback device back to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 5 In the display devices section, select the appropriate option for using your selection. ...NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in your video card. NOTE: The default playback device is not the default device, select it, click the Set Default button, and then...
...not function. CAUTION: When you leave the default playback device set the default playback device back to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 5 In the display devices section, select the appropriate option for using your selection. ...NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in your video card. NOTE: The default playback device is not the default device, select it, click the Set Default button, and then...
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...Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I O N - This feature takes advantage of video files. 106 Troubleshooting C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - Turn off , then restart your computer. TO PLAY MOVIES WITH DELL MEDIADIRECT, YOU MUST HAVE A DVD DRIVE AND THE DELL DVD PLAYER - VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS... your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to access Dell MediaDirect Help. Software usually includes installation instructions in Windows Help and Support. For more...
...Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I O N - This feature takes advantage of video files. 106 Troubleshooting C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - Turn off , then restart your computer. TO PLAY MOVIES WITH DELL MEDIADIRECT, YOU MUST HAVE A DVD DRIVE AND THE DELL DVD PLAYER - VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS... your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to access Dell MediaDirect Help. Software usually includes installation instructions in Windows Help and Support. For more...
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... R F O R S P Y W A R E - You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. Licensed music and video files have a lock icon next to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT CONTAIN SCENES THAT ARE TOO D A R K O R TOO BRIGHT...anti-virus program that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ratios. C A N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A F I L E S - NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are having problems connecting to the Internet, ...
... R F O R S P Y W A R E - You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. Licensed music and video files have a lock icon next to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT CONTAIN SCENES THAT ARE TOO D A R K O R TOO BRIGHT...anti-virus program that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ratios. C A N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A F I L E S - NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are having problems connecting to the Internet, ...
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...section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 163 as you begin any setting adjustments). If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it . Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page ...computer. CHECK THE BATTERY - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 114 Troubleshooting TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer, disconnect the mouse cable and check it is recommended that ...
...section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 163 as you begin any setting adjustments). If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it . Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page ...computer. CHECK THE BATTERY - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 114 Troubleshooting TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer, disconnect the mouse cable and check it is recommended that ...
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...; Display Settings. 2 Click the area you still have a display problem, but the display is not completely blank, run the Video device group in Windows Help and Support. Try different settings for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87, then contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on page 164). CHECK THE AC ADAPTER...
...; Display Settings. 2 Click the area you still have a display problem, but the display is not completely blank, run the Video device group in Windows Help and Support. Try different settings for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87, then contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on page 164). CHECK THE AC ADAPTER...
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...Memory Card International Association - PS/2 - A WfM (Wired for PC Cards. PC Card - A removable I/O card adhering to as memory, hard drives, and video. Modems and network adapters are Plug and Play compliant. PCI is expressed as the number of pixels across by the BIOS, that supports 32-and...and all devices are common types of pixels up . POST - Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of PC Cards. If no problems are arranged in rows and columns to it. processor - A computer chip that boosts the data transfer rate between two devices through the processor ...
...Memory Card International Association - PS/2 - A WfM (Wired for PC Cards. PC Card - A removable I/O card adhering to as memory, hard drives, and video. Modems and network adapters are Plug and Play compliant. PCI is expressed as the number of pixels across by the BIOS, that supports 32-and...and all devices are common types of pixels up . POST - Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of PC Cards. If no problems are arranged in rows and columns to it. processor - A computer chip that boosts the data transfer rate between two devices through the processor ...
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... in rpm. A file can view but cannot edit or delete. RAM - random-access memory - The primary temporary storage area for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - The higher the refresh rate, the less video flicker can often be seen by a printer or displayed on the system board of your screen's horizontal lines are at the...
... in rpm. A file can view but cannot edit or delete. RAM - random-access memory - The primary temporary storage area for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - The higher the refresh rate, the less video flicker can often be seen by a printer or displayed on the system board of your screen's horizontal lines are at the...
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..., 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 drive See...
..., 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 drive See...
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...85 Subscriber Identity Module, 144 Index 199 See memory regulatory information, 14 reinstalling Windows Vista, 121 resolution setting, 47 S safety instructions, 14 scanner problems, 112 screen. hard drive, 96 IEEE 1394 connector, 103 keyboard, 104 lockups, 105 network, 108 power, 110 power light conditions, 110 ..., 120 scanner, 112 slow computer performance, 97, 107 software, 105-107 sound and speakers, 112 speakers, 112 spyware, 97, 107 video and monitor Product Information Guide, 14 Q QuickSet, 155 QuickSet Help, 17 R RAM. See display security cable slot description, 27 Service Tag, 15...
...85 Subscriber Identity Module, 144 Index 199 See memory regulatory information, 14 reinstalling Windows Vista, 121 resolution setting, 47 S safety instructions, 14 scanner problems, 112 screen. hard drive, 96 IEEE 1394 connector, 103 keyboard, 104 lockups, 105 network, 108 power, 110 power light conditions, 110 ..., 120 scanner, 112 slow computer performance, 97, 107 software, 105-107 sound and speakers, 112 speakers, 112 spyware, 97, 107 video and monitor Product Information Guide, 14 Q QuickSet, 155 QuickSet Help, 17 R RAM. See display security cable slot description, 27 Service Tag, 15...
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support contacting Dell, 164 support website, 16 System Restore, 120-121 system setup program commonly used options, 38 screens, 38 viewing, 38 T taskbar QuickSet icon, 155 telephone ... 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...
support contacting Dell, 164 support website, 16 System Restore, 120-121 system setup program commonly used options, 38 screens, 38 viewing, 38 T taskbar QuickSet icon, 155 telephone ... 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...