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Solving Problems --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 32
Solving Problems --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 32
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...diagnostic utility partition on page 50. 1. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 36 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to wait until you see the Microsoft®...; Windows® desktop; Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you see a message stating that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. It is recommended that no diagnostics utility partition has been...
...diagnostic utility partition on page 50. 1. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 36 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to wait until you see the Microsoft®...; Windows® desktop; Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you see a message stating that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. It is recommended that no diagnostics utility partition has been...
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Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. When the Dell Diagnostics ...® Windows® desktop; On the next start-up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. Type 1 to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. Shut down your hard drive. If multiple versions are listed, select...
Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. When the Dell Diagnostics ...® Windows® desktop; On the next start-up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. Type 1 to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. Shut down your hard drive. If multiple versions are listed, select...
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... permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. Use Dell PC Restore only as the last method to the operating state it was in certain countries or on certain computers.... Any programs or files added since you received your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you purchased the computer. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did ...
... permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. Use Dell PC Restore only as the last method to the operating state it was in certain countries or on certain computers.... Any programs or files added since you received your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you purchased the computer. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did ...
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...restore your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the ...computer. To access the recovery options, log on . Restoring Your Operating System Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory...
...restore your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the ...computer. To access the recovery options, log on . Restoring Your Operating System Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory...
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... Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Click Next. The restore process begins and may need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media 43 A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to reboot the system...continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to return your primary hard drive. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to the factory condition, then click ...
... Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Click Next. The restore process begins and may need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media 43 A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to reboot the system...continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to return your primary hard drive. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to the factory condition, then click ...
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...you ordered your computer, or whether you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. After you reinstall the operating system, you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your...the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Reinstalling Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete...
...you ordered your computer, or whether you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. After you reinstall the operating system, you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your...the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Reinstalling Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete...
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... warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. See: your hard drive. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the Dell Technology Guide installed on your Operating System disc. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer, and readme...
... warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. See: your hard drive. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the Dell Technology Guide installed on your Operating System disc. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer, and readme...
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only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User License Agreement. find drivers and downloads. find safety best practices information for your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users. ... status for last-minute updates about technical changes to common questions. find your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 53 See: the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your Service tag/Express Service Code- Finding More Information and Resources...
only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End User License Agreement. find drivers and downloads. find safety best practices information for your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users. ... status for last-minute updates about technical changes to common questions. find your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 53 See: the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your Service tag/Express Service Code- Finding More Information and Resources...
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NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON Basic Specifications System Model Dell Inspiron 1525/1526 Processor Types This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual on model (Intel) For ...® Pentium® Dual-Core 256 KB or 512 KB per core depending on model (AMD) 1 MB, 2 MB, or 4 MB per core depending on the Dell Support website at support...
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON Basic Specifications System Model Dell Inspiron 1525/1526 Processor Types This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual on model (Intel) For ...® Pentium® Dual-Core 256 KB or 512 KB per core depending on model (AMD) 1 MB, 2 MB, or 4 MB per core depending on the Dell Support website at support...
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Dell support website 53 Dell Technology Guide for further information 52 Diagnostic Checklist 49 drivers and downloads 53 DVDs, playing and creating 23 E email addresses for technical support 47 energy conserving 24 expansion bus 56 F finding more information 52 FTP login, anonymous 47 H hardware problems diagnosing 35 Hardware Troubleshooter 35 help getting assistance and support 46 I Internet connection 8 ISP Internet Service Provider 8 M memory problems solving 29 memory support 55 Index 65
Dell support website 53 Dell Technology Guide for further information 52 Diagnostic Checklist 49 drivers and downloads 53 DVDs, playing and creating 23 E email addresses for technical support 47 energy conserving 24 expansion bus 56 F finding more information 52 FTP login, anonymous 47 H hardware problems diagnosing 35 Hardware Troubleshooter 35 help getting assistance and support 46 I Internet connection 8 ISP Internet Service Provider 8 M memory problems solving 29 memory support 55 Index 65
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... the display is blank 122 If the display is difficult to read 123 If only part of the display is readable 124 Drivers 124 What Is a Driver 124 Identifying Drivers 125 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 125 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 127 Restoring Your Operating System 128...
... the display is blank 122 If the display is difficult to read 123 If only part of the display is readable 124 Drivers 124 What Is a Driver 124 Identifying Drivers 125 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 125 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 127 Restoring Your Operating System 128...
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... may not be found at support.dell.com. Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • Device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Drivers and Utilities Media Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer ... What Are You Looking For? NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 125) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your Drivers and Utilities media to provide last-minute ...
... may not be found at support.dell.com. Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • Device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Drivers and Utilities Media Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer ... What Are You Looking For? NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 125) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your Drivers and Utilities media to provide last-minute ...
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...8226; Downloads - Proactive e-mail notification of your operating system and support for the keyword Notebook System Software. NSS automatically Drivers & Downloads. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - If To download Notebook System Software: you reinstall ...the operating system on 1 Go to view the appropriate support site. • Community - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface...
...8226; Downloads - Proactive e-mail notification of your operating system and support for the keyword Notebook System Software. NSS automatically Drivers & Downloads. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - If To download Notebook System Software: you reinstall ...the operating system on 1 Go to view the appropriate support site. • Community - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface...
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To reinstall your computer. For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 128. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you can use one of your operating system installation media varies according to the operating...
To reinstall your computer. For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 128. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you can use one of your operating system installation media varies according to the operating...
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... in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of data from one computer...
... in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of data from one computer...
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... network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. Many surge protectors...
... network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. Many surge protectors...
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... images on the screen. 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 read if you change the resolution to offer the best performance with vision impairments. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE... a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the previous settings if needed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to one not supported by adjusting display resolution.
... images on the screen. 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 read if you change the resolution to offer the best performance with vision impairments. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE... a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the previous settings if needed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to one not supported by adjusting display resolution.
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...keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. Check the card orientation and try again. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to insert into the slot until the card is not clear, see "Removing an ExpressCard or ...media that came with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is running. The cards are generally marked with the ExpressCard. 78 Using Cards blanks from dust and other computers ...
...keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. Check the card orientation and try again. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to insert into the slot until the card is not clear, see "Removing an ExpressCard or ...media that came with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is running. The cards are generally marked with the ExpressCard. 78 Using Cards blanks from dust and other computers ...
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..., if applicable. 80 Using Cards If card orientation is running. Check the card orientation and try again. Memory cards are keyed to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the card. If the configuration program tells you to prevent incorrect insertion. The computer recognizes the memory card and...
..., if applicable. 80 Using Cards If card orientation is running. Check the card orientation and try again. Memory cards are keyed to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the card. If the configuration program tells you to prevent incorrect insertion. The computer recognizes the memory card and...