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13 Troubleshooting 107 Dell Technical Update Service 107 Dell Diagnostics 107 Dell Support Utility 111 Drive Problems 112 Optical drive problems 113 Hard drive problems 114 E-Mail and Internet Problems 114 Error Messages 115 ExpressCard Problems 120... stops responding or crashes repeatedly 123 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 124 A solid blue screen appears 124 Dell MediaDirect problems 124 Other software problems 125 Memory Problems 126 Network Problems 126 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) 127 8 Contents
13 Troubleshooting 107 Dell Technical Update Service 107 Dell Diagnostics 107 Dell Support Utility 111 Drive Problems 112 Optical drive problems 113 Hard drive problems 114 E-Mail and Internet Problems 114 Error Messages 115 ExpressCard Problems 120... stops responding or crashes repeatedly 123 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 124 A solid blue screen appears 124 Dell MediaDirect problems 124 Other software problems 125 Memory Problems 126 Network Problems 126 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) 127 8 Contents
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... Computer 163 Identifying Your Computer 163 Packing the Computer 163 Travel Tips 164 Traveling by Air 164 16 Getting Help 165 Obtaining Assistance 165 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 166 DellConnect 166 Online Services 166 AutoTech Service 167 Automated Order-Status Service 167 Problems With Your Order 167 10 Contents
... Computer 163 Identifying Your Computer 163 Packing the Computer 163 Travel Tips 164 Traveling by Air 164 16 Getting Help 165 Obtaining Assistance 165 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 166 DellConnect 166 Online Services 166 AutoTech Service 167 Automated Order-Status Service 167 Problems With Your Order 167 10 Contents
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...countries. Some features or media may not be optional and may not ship with your computer. NOTE: Additional information may be found at support.dell.com. Readme files may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? You can be included on page 107), or to...Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 136), to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to access your computer. Finding Information 13 Find It Here •...
...countries. Some features or media may not be optional and may not ship with your computer. NOTE: Additional information may be found at support.dell.com. Readme files may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? You can be included on page 107), or to...Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 136), to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to access your computer. Finding Information 13 Find It Here •...
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only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram NOTE: The appearance of your setup diagram may... bay of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. 14 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions...
only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram NOTE: The appearance of your setup diagram may... bay of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. 14 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions...
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...the system. Upgrade information for your computer • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates Finding Information 15 support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online NOTE: Select your operating system is located on my computer configuration, product ...- Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - What Are You Looking For? • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here The label is Windows XP, this label might look different. NOTE...
...the system. Upgrade information for your computer • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates Finding Information 15 support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online NOTE: Select your operating system is located on my computer configuration, product ...- Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - What Are You Looking For? • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here The label is Windows XP, this label might look different. NOTE...
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... the NSS utility. Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is necessary for your Dell computer. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 111. • How to use Windows XP or Windows Vista™ • How to work with programs and files • How to...
... the NSS utility. Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is necessary for your Dell computer. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 111. • How to use Windows XP or Windows Vista™ • How to work with programs and files • How to...
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V I C O N N E C T O R - Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. I D E O C O N N E C T O R - About Your Computer 25 USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as some digital ...
V I C O N N E C T O R - Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. I D E O C O N N E C T O R - About Your Computer 25 USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as some digital ...
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For more information, see "ExpressCards" on About Your Computer 27 Supports one ExpressCard. W I R E L E S S S W I T C H - You can use this switch to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in the slot. The computer ships with Bluetooth wireless technology. 1 2 1 off 2 on page 85. Right Side View 1 23 45 1 Express card slot 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 5 security cable slot 2 wireless switch 4 USB connectors (2) E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T -
For more information, see "ExpressCards" on About Your Computer 27 Supports one ExpressCard. W I R E L E S S S W I T C H - You can use this switch to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with a plastic blank installed in the slot. The computer ships with Bluetooth wireless technology. 1 2 1 off 2 on page 85. Right Side View 1 23 45 1 Express card slot 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 5 security cable slot 2 wireless switch 4 USB connectors (2) E X P R E S S C A R D S L O T -
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...settings adjust automatically to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. You can enhance the legibility of images on the screen. 40 Using the Display If you choose a resolution or color palette that corresponds to the operating system your Dell-installed operating system. To set ... If you change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may appear blurry or text may be installed. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click the ...
...settings adjust automatically to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. You can enhance the legibility of images on the screen. 40 Using the Display If you choose a resolution or color palette that corresponds to the operating system your Dell-installed operating system. To set ... If you change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may appear blurry or text may be installed. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click the ...
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... images to appear larger and can benefit people with your computer is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the operating system your Dell-installed operating system. Before you change the appearance of the current settings so you choose a... resolution or color palette that corresponds to the closest supported values. To set the display resolution and refresh...
... images to appear larger and can benefit people with your computer is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the operating system your Dell-installed operating system. Before you change the appearance of the current settings so you choose a... resolution or color palette that corresponds to the closest supported values. To set the display resolution and refresh...
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... and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Minimizes all open the Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and click Keyboard. Dell QuickSet is connected to a network). Opens the Search Results dialog box. Power Management Activates a power management mode. This key combination ...as a toggle to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to restore minimized windows following the use of the Windows logo key...
... and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Minimizes all open the Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and click Keyboard. Dell QuickSet is connected to a network). Opens the Search Results dialog box. Power Management Activates a power management mode. This key combination ...as a toggle to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to restore minimized windows following the use of the Windows logo key...
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...6 12 7 11 8 10 9 Using Multimedia 61 Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control (Optional) The Dell Express Card remote control is designed to play media using Dell Express Card remote control: 1 Install a coin-cell battery into your ...Express Card remote control. 2 Launch Windows Vista™ Media Center from Start →Programs. 3 Use the remote control buttons to control Dell Media Direct and Windows Vista™ Media Center. For more details, refer to the Dell Support website at support.dell...
...6 12 7 11 8 10 9 Using Multimedia 61 Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control (Optional) The Dell Express Card remote control is designed to play media using Dell Express Card remote control: 1 Install a coin-cell battery into your ...Express Card remote control. 2 Launch Windows Vista™ Media Center from Start →Programs. 3 Use the remote control buttons to control Dell Media Direct and Windows Vista™ Media Center. For more details, refer to the Dell Support website at support.dell...
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... 63. 62 Using Multimedia For help, open Roxio Creator, and then press . The DVD drives and BD drives installed in Dell computers do not support HD-DVD media. NOTE: The types of supported media formats, see "Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media" on your computer or backing up important data. For a list... of optical drives offered by Dell may vary by country. This section applies only to make an exact copy of a CD, DVD or BD using...
... 63. 62 Using Multimedia For help, open Roxio Creator, and then press . The DVD drives and BD drives installed in Dell computers do not support HD-DVD media. NOTE: The types of supported media formats, see "Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media" on your computer or backing up important data. For a list... of optical drives offered by Dell may vary by country. This section applies only to make an exact copy of a CD, DVD or BD using...
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... test music file projects before you are muted, you want to adjust the volume (see "Media control buttons" on the front of formats supported by your DVD player, see the documentation provided with your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. • Commercially available BD players used in...the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are familiar with Roxio Creator. • Commercially available DVD players used in home theater systems may not support all available BD formats. Using Multimedia 65 Either click the QuickSet icon in the Volume Mixer window. CD-RWs do not hear the media...
... test music file projects before you are muted, you want to adjust the volume (see "Media control buttons" on the front of formats supported by your DVD player, see the documentation provided with your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. • Commercially available BD players used in...the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are familiar with Roxio Creator. • Commercially available DVD players used in home theater systems may not support all available BD formats. Using Multimedia 65 Either click the QuickSet icon in the Volume Mixer window. CD-RWs do not hear the media...
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Using Multimedia 71 NOTE: If your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio, you can connect an S-video cable directly to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer (without the TV/...
Using Multimedia 71 NOTE: If your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio, you can connect an S-video cable directly to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer (without the TV/...
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... the two RCA connectors on the other end of video card installed in your video card. Enabling the Display Settings for your selection. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, point to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 5 In...that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for your computer, see the Windows Help and Support Center. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Display and click the Settings tab. 3...
... the two RCA connectors on the other end of video card installed in your video card. Enabling the Display Settings for your selection. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, point to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 5 In...that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for your computer, see the Windows Help and Support Center. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Display and click the Settings tab. 3...
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... the type of video card installed in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button →Help and Support. To access the Help and Support Center in your computer, see the Windows Help and Support Center. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My...
... the type of video card installed in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button →Help and Support. To access the Help and Support Center in your computer, see the Windows Help and Support Center. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My...
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... is not a bootable device. 1 2 1 ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54 Using Cards 85 See "Specifications" on page 171 for information on your computer. ExpressCards support two form factors: • ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) • ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide in an L-shape with a 34 mm connector) The ...54 mm card slot. For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on supported ExpressCards. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features.
... is not a bootable device. 1 2 1 ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54 Using Cards 85 See "Specifications" on page 171 for information on your computer. ExpressCards support two form factors: • ExpressCard/34 (34 mm wide) • ExpressCard/54 (54 mm wide in an L-shape with a 34 mm connector) The ...54 mm card slot. For example, you can add an ExpressCard to make wireless wide area network (WWAN) connectivity available on supported ExpressCards. Using Cards ExpressCards ExpressCards provide additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features.
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... printer, access drives and files on another computer, or a network. For more information about Networking, see the Windows Help and Support Center (see "Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Help and Support Center" on the back of your computer and the Internet, another computer, browse other end of networking computers. NOTE: Do not...
... printer, access drives and files on another computer, or a network. For more information about Networking, see the Windows Help and Support Center (see "Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Help and Support Center" on the back of your computer and the Internet, another computer, browse other end of networking computers. NOTE: Do not...
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...: Your computer can take up notifies you have followed the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network" on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to your wireless network card. Verify the type of wireless network card ... computer to a WLAN. This section provides general procedures for connecting your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell™ Support website at the top of the wireless network connection. The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the area, a...
...: Your computer can take up notifies you have followed the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network" on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to your wireless network card. Verify the type of wireless network card ... computer to a WLAN. This section provides general procedures for connecting your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell™ Support website at the top of the wireless network connection. The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the area, a...