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...the printer automatically. Click Start → Control Panel. 2. For more information, see the documentation that is included with your laptop. 2. This driver is located on the software CD that shipped with the printer. 1. Click Hardware and Sound→ Devices and Printers→ Add a printer. ...3. In some cases, Windows may require a driver for the printer. Connect the printer's USB cable to an available USB connector on the printer and Microsoft Windows will detect it and ...
...the printer automatically. Click Start → Control Panel. 2. For more information, see the documentation that is included with your laptop. 2. This driver is located on the software CD that shipped with the printer. 1. Click Hardware and Sound→ Devices and Printers→ Add a printer. ...3. In some cases, Windows may require a driver for the printer. Connect the printer's USB cable to an available USB connector on the printer and Microsoft Windows will detect it and ...
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... "Entering System Setup" on page 34). When the laptop is on battery mode, you can connect to install the appropriate driver automatically. This driver is located on the software CD that is enabled in BIOS (for charging USB devices when the computer is included with the... PowerShare feature can disable the feature through the Advanced Menu in the BIOS setup by default. In some cases, Windows may require a driver. The USB PowerShare feature is included with the device. CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING DEVICES 29 Connecting USB Devices Connecting FireWire (IEEE 1394) Devices...
... "Entering System Setup" on page 34). When the laptop is on battery mode, you can connect to install the appropriate driver automatically. This driver is located on the software CD that is enabled in BIOS (for charging USB devices when the computer is included with the... PowerShare feature can disable the feature through the Advanced Menu in the BIOS setup by default. In some cases, Windows may require a driver. The USB PowerShare feature is included with the device. CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING DEVICES 29 Connecting USB Devices Connecting FireWire (IEEE 1394) Devices...
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...computer boots according to the Alienware Diagnostics Main Menu. 8. Select Alienware Diagnostics from support.dell.com. Backup functionality is recommended that you contact Alienware for your computer from the numbered list. Starting Alienware Diagnostics From the Support Disc 1. When the Alienware Diagnostics Main Menu appears,...; v2.0, but as they appear and follow the instructions on the screen. 7. You can also download the latest drivers and software for technical assistance. Review your laptop's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you print these ...
...computer boots according to the Alienware Diagnostics Main Menu. 8. Select Alienware Diagnostics from support.dell.com. Backup functionality is recommended that you contact Alienware for your computer from the numbered list. Starting Alienware Diagnostics From the Support Disc 1. When the Alienware Diagnostics Main Menu appears,...; v2.0, but as they appear and follow the instructions on the screen. 7. You can also download the latest drivers and software for technical assistance. Review your laptop's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you print these ...
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... properly connected to the connectors on page 42 before working inside your computer. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. CAUTION: Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on your computer. • Clean the CD. • Shut down your computer, disconnect the power cable, and... to ensure that the SATA controllers are properly connected to ensure it is properly configured; For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... properly connected to the connectors on page 42 before working inside your computer. • Shut down and restart your computer. • Reinstall the audio device drivers. CAUTION: Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on your computer. • Clean the CD. • Shut down your computer, disconnect the power cable, and... to ensure that the SATA controllers are properly connected to ensure it is properly configured; For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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... the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer might be infected with spyware. Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2. Windows® 7 1. Right-click Local Disk C: 3. CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 55
... the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer might be infected with spyware. Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2. Windows® 7 1. Right-click Local Disk C: 3. CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 55
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...• Check if the mouse cable is damaged. Windows® 7 Mouse The mouse is not working . • Reinstall the device driver. 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization→ Display. 2. Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed . Click... the USB connector on page 73). 58 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Adjust Resolution and Calibrate color, as needed . Contact Alienware support (see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on your computer and connect an external monitor to be defective. Adjust the Windows display settings: Windows Vista®...
...• Check if the mouse cable is damaged. Windows® 7 Mouse The mouse is not working . • Reinstall the device driver. 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization→ Display. 2. Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed . Click... the USB connector on page 73). 58 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Adjust Resolution and Calibrate color, as needed . Contact Alienware support (see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on your computer and connect an external monitor to be defective. Adjust the Windows display settings: Windows Vista®...
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...wall outlet is working , contact an electrician or your computer and that the AC adapter is selected in the printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. Printer The printer does not turn on • If the AC adapter is connected to a surge protector or UPS, ensure that the surge protector or...the online/ offline button to switch it to your power company for further assistance. • Check that you know works. If the problem persists, contact Alienware support (see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on the computer are properly connected to online. • If the printer is online.
...wall outlet is working , contact an electrician or your computer and that the AC adapter is selected in the printer setup. • Reinstall the printer driver. Printer The printer does not turn on • If the AC adapter is connected to a surge protector or UPS, ensure that the surge protector or...the online/ offline button to switch it to your power company for further assistance. • Check that you know works. If the problem persists, contact Alienware support (see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on the computer are properly connected to online. • If the printer is online.
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Reinstall the audio driver Run the PSA Diagnostics NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your speakers have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that you ...: Ensure that subwoofer and the speakers are connected to the computer is not damaged and that the sound is properly connected. • Reinstall the device driver for the game controller. Game Controllers The computer does not recognize the game controller • Check that the cable connecting the game controller to the...
Reinstall the audio driver Run the PSA Diagnostics NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your speakers have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that you ...: Ensure that subwoofer and the speakers are connected to the computer is not damaged and that the sound is properly connected. • Reinstall the device driver for the game controller. Game Controllers The computer does not recognize the game controller • Check that the cable connecting the game controller to the...
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Contains drivers for your computer. CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY Your computer ships with either AlienRespawn v2.0 or Dell DataSafe Local. NOTE: Your computer ships with the following media: • Recovery CD or DVD - Contains operating system installation media. • Support CD or DVD - You can also download the latest drivers and software for your computer from support.dell.com. • Optional AlienRespawn v2.0 disc (if ordered) - Contains the AlienRespawn recovery image. CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY 61
Contains drivers for your computer. CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY Your computer ships with either AlienRespawn v2.0 or Dell DataSafe Local. NOTE: Your computer ships with the following media: • Recovery CD or DVD - Contains operating system installation media. • Support CD or DVD - You can also download the latest drivers and software for your computer from support.dell.com. • Optional AlienRespawn v2.0 disc (if ordered) - Contains the AlienRespawn recovery image. CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY 61
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... persist after recovery. 62 CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY certain types of resolving many software-related problems, including operating system configuration errors, driver installation errors, system file corruption, spyware/virus infection (when used in Windows, restart). 3. NOTE: Back up all data before...not be accessible. This option is currently in conjunction with antivirus software), and more information on System Restore, see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on your optical drive. 2. System Restore points stored on page 73). Although System Restore will resolve many operating system-...
... persist after recovery. 62 CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY certain types of resolving many software-related problems, including operating system configuration errors, driver installation errors, system file corruption, spyware/virus infection (when used in Windows, restart). 3. NOTE: Back up all data before...not be accessible. This option is currently in conjunction with antivirus software), and more information on System Restore, see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on your optical drive. 2. System Restore points stored on page 73). Although System Restore will resolve many operating system-...