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... speakers 131 No sound from external speakers 131 No sound from headphones 132 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 132 Video and Display Problems 133 If the display is blank 133 If the display is difficult to read 134 If ...Driver 135 Identifying Drivers 136 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 136 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating Systems 139 Restoring Your Operating System 140 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 141 Starting System Restore 141 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell...
... speakers 131 No sound from external speakers 131 No sound from headphones 132 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 132 Video and Display Problems 133 If the display is blank 133 If the display is difficult to read 134 If ...Driver 135 Identifying Drivers 136 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 136 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating Systems 139 Restoring Your Operating System 140 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 141 Starting System Restore 141 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell...
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... If you choose a resolution or color palette that corresponds to the operating system your computer and display. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. As you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. 40 Using the ... the following section that is using. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for Color quality and Screen resolution. 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...
... If you choose a resolution or color palette that corresponds to the operating system your computer and display. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. As you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. 40 Using the ... the following section that is using. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for Color quality and Screen resolution. 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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... How do I get the best display? To set the display resolution and refresh rate for further instructions. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. As you change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may appear ... the operating system your computer and display. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to the previous settings if needed. for your display, perform the steps in the...
... How do I get the best display? To set the display resolution and refresh rate for further instructions. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. As you change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may appear ... the operating system your computer and display. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to the previous settings if needed. for your display, perform the steps in the...
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...virus program that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. Licensed music and video files have a lock icon next to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the program is restricted.... NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are...
...virus program that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. Licensed music and video files have a lock icon next to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the program is restricted.... NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are...
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... your computer supports, it is on. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 107. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 169 as a lamp. Troubleshooting 133 CHECK THE BATTERY -... mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 136. CAUTION: Before you begin any setting adjustments). Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a battery ...
... your computer supports, it is on. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 107. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 169 as a lamp. Troubleshooting 133 CHECK THE BATTERY -... mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 136. CAUTION: Before you begin any setting adjustments). Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a battery ...
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...the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for operating systems that only its own set of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your operating system. A driver is a program that you : • .... Troubleshooting 135 Drivers What Is a Driver? All devices require a driver program. Each device has its driver recognizes. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may be defective. Dell ships your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the ...
...the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for operating systems that only its own set of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your operating system. A driver is a program that you : • .... Troubleshooting 135 Drivers What Is a Driver? All devices require a driver program. Each device has its driver recognizes. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may be defective. Dell ships your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the ...
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... IR port in the previous section: Windows XP 1 Click Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 3 Double-click the name of the ...you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. The drivers that came with the driver installation (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the screen. For information about components installed on page 180) before continuing with the device. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next....
... IR port in the previous section: Windows XP 1 Click Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 3 Double-click the name of the ...you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. The drivers that came with the driver installation (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the screen. For information about components installed on page 180) before continuing with the device. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next....
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Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating Systems If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, use .... 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the device for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to...
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating Systems If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, use .... 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the device for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to...
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...technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to control display brightness. ALS - ambient light sensor - The length of the faster interface between... you plug the AC adapter power cable in to be depleted and recharged. Glossary 185 AGP - A program designed to as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. ACPI - AHCI - B battery life span - A AC - Advanced Host Controller Interface - antivirus software - alert...
...technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to control display brightness. ALS - ambient light sensor - The length of the faster interface between... you plug the AC adapter power cable in to be depleted and recharged. Glossary 185 AGP - A program designed to as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. ACPI - AHCI - B battery life span - A AC - Advanced Host Controller Interface - antivirus software - alert...
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...-ray Disc™ (BD)- A wireless technology standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that indicates how fast a bus can be written to 8 bits. Your Drivers and Utilities media is usually equal to a CD-RW disc, and then erased and written over . A measurement of up to boot. A temperature measurement scale where... the freezing point and 100° is damaged or your computer. A special high-speed storage mechanism which the computer attempts to 50 GB, full 1080p video resolution (HDTV required), and as a merchandise passport. bit -
...-ray Disc™ (BD)- A wireless technology standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that indicates how fast a bus can be written to 8 bits. Your Drivers and Utilities media is usually equal to a CD-RW disc, and then erased and written over . A measurement of up to boot. A temperature measurement scale where... the freezing point and 100° is damaged or your computer. A special high-speed storage mechanism which the computer attempts to 50 GB, full 1080p video resolution (HDTV required), and as a merchandise passport. bit -
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... a specific group of users. A standard for spreading data over . Distributed Management Task Force - driver - Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is different from disk storage. DSL - Digital Subscriber Line - A technology in integrated circuits containing capacitors...a printer. Memory that use a second monitor as extended display mode. A rewritable version of data transfer between a computer and a digital video display. 188 Glossary A technique for digital transmission between RAM and a device to a DVD+RW disc, and then erased and written over ...
... a specific group of users. A standard for spreading data over . Distributed Management Task Force - driver - Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is different from disk storage. DSL - Digital Subscriber Line - A technology in integrated circuits containing capacitors...a printer. Memory that use a second monitor as extended display mode. A rewritable version of data transfer between a computer and a digital video display. 188 Glossary A technique for digital transmission between RAM and a device to a DVD+RW disc, and then erased and written over ...
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... audio device to authenticate a user on computers equipped for smart cards. When you place a shortcut on or off). Also, you call Dell for video cards and controllers. SIM cards can open its drivers, and the amount of colors and resolution that protects the hard drive by surge protectors. standby mode - The number of...
... audio device to authenticate a user on computers equipped for smart cards. When you place a shortcut on or off). Also, you call Dell for video cards and controllers. SIM cards can open its drivers, and the amount of colors and resolution that protects the hard drive by surge protectors. standby mode - The number of...
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... brightness, 39 description, 20 resolution, 41 switching the video image, 39 documentation End User License Agreement, 14 ergonomics, 14 online, 15 Product Information Guide, 14 regulatory, 14 safety, 14 warranty, 14 drivers about, 135 identifying, 136 reinstalling, 136 Drivers and Utilities media about, 137 Dell Diagnostics, 107 drives problems, 112 See hard drive DVD...
... brightness, 39 description, 20 resolution, 41 switching the video image, 39 documentation End User License Agreement, 14 ergonomics, 14 online, 15 Product Information Guide, 14 regulatory, 14 safety, 14 warranty, 14 drivers about, 135 identifying, 136 reinstalling, 136 Drivers and Utilities media about, 137 Dell Diagnostics, 107 drives problems, 112 See hard drive DVD...
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... used options, 180 purpose, 179 screens, 180 viewing, 180 T taskbar Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, 127 Safely Remove Hardware, 120 wireless activity indicator,...by air, 164 identification tag, 163 packing, 163 tips, 164 troubleshooting conflicts, 139 Dell Diagnostics, 107 Hardware Troubleshooter, 139 restore computer to previous operating state, 140-141 turning... UPS UPS USB connector description, 30 V video problems, 133 video controller determining configuration, 19 volume adjusting, 131 W warranty information, 14 Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 137 Factory Image Restore, 143 Program...
... used options, 180 purpose, 179 screens, 180 viewing, 180 T taskbar Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, 127 Safely Remove Hardware, 120 wireless activity indicator,...by air, 164 identification tag, 163 packing, 163 tips, 164 troubleshooting conflicts, 139 Dell Diagnostics, 107 Hardware Troubleshooter, 139 restore computer to previous operating state, 140-141 turning... UPS UPS USB connector description, 30 V video problems, 133 video controller determining configuration, 19 volume adjusting, 131 W warranty information, 14 Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 137 Factory Image Restore, 143 Program...