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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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... NOTE: If your computer and try again. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. then, shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft... utility partition on page 50. 1. Turn on Dell computers. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your hard drive. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship...
... NOTE: If your computer and try again. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. then, shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft... utility partition on page 50. 1. Turn on Dell computers. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your hard drive. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship...
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...run. 37 NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer. 7. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your hard drive. ...devices specified in the system setup program. 3. Shut down your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down and restart the computer. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. When...
...run. 37 NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer. 7. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your hard drive. ...devices specified in the system setup program. 3. Shut down your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down and restart the computer. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. When...
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...it was in when you purchased the computer. Any programs or files added since you received your operating system. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the screen. Follow the instructions on certain computers. These...up the data before using these options. Windows XP: Using Dell™ PC Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore 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 computer. Use PC Restore only ...
...it was in when you purchased the computer. Any programs or files added since you received your operating system. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the screen. Follow the instructions on certain computers. These...up the data before using these options. Windows XP: Using Dell™ PC Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore 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 computer. Use PC Restore only ...
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...To access the command prompt, type administrator in certain countries or on certain computers. To access the recovery options, log on . NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in the User name field, then click OK. 42 Any programs or files added since you received... Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. Turn on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. If possible, back up all data on the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. Restoring Your Operating System Windows Vista...
...To access the command prompt, type administrator in certain countries or on certain computers. To access the recovery options, log on . NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in the User name field, then click OK. 42 Any programs or files added since you received... Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. Turn on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. If possible, back up all data on the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. Restoring Your Operating System Windows Vista...
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... the computer. To reinstall Windows, you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to complete. Restoring Your Operating System 6. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to reboot ...back up all data files on page 38. The restore process begins and may need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media 43 NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive ...
... the computer. To reinstall Windows, you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to complete. Restoring Your Operating System 6. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to reboot ...back up all data files on page 38. The restore process begins and may need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media 43 NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive ...
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... shut down 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 computer...in the system setup program. 6. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to Boot from which you ...
... shut down 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 computer...in the system setup program. 6. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to Boot from which you ...
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... upgrade your warranty. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. the Dell Technology Guide installed on your ...operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. learn more about your hard drive. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer. 52 Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your operating system. the Drivers...
... upgrade your warranty. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. the Dell Technology Guide installed on your ...operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. learn more about your hard drive. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer. 52 Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your operating system. the Drivers...
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.... See: the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 53 the back or bottom of your order status for technicians or experienced users. review Warranty information, Terms and...to identify your computer or advanced technical-reference material for new purchases. the Dell™ Support website at : www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. find solutions and answers to common questions. find drivers and downloads. locate information for your computer. access technical support and product ...
.... See: the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 53 the back or bottom of your order status for technicians or experienced users. review Warranty information, Terms and...to identify your computer or advanced technical-reference material for new purchases. the Dell™ Support website at : www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. find solutions and answers to common questions. find drivers and downloads. locate information for your computer. access technical support and product ...
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NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual on model (Intel) INSPIRON Basic Specifications System Model Dell Inspiron 1525/1526 Processor Types This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. L2 ... 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.dell.com. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to...
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more detailed specifications, see the Service Manual on model (Intel) INSPIRON Basic Specifications System Model Dell Inspiron 1525/1526 Processor Types This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. L2 ... 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.dell.com. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to...
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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
Owner's Manual
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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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... Utilities media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 125) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Readme files may be available in certain countries. Finding Information 13 What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • A diagnostic ...
... Utilities media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 125) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Readme files may be available in certain countries. Finding Information 13 What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • A diagnostic ...
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... also reinstall country/region, and then click the NSS utility. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - detects your computer and operating system, and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration, providing critical updates for your computer • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - Upgrade information for...
... also reinstall country/region, and then click the NSS utility. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - detects your computer and operating system, and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration, providing critical updates for your computer • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - Upgrade information for...
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... 128. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your operating system. 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 computer to the operating system you received operating system...
... 128. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your operating system. 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 computer to the operating system you received operating system...
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... You can transfer the following types of data from one of the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you...
... You can transfer the following types of data from one of the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you...
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... Wizard. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. NOTICE: Not...
... Wizard. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. NOTICE: Not...
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NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. As you change the resolution to appear larger and can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to one not ...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 closest supported values. If you can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of the current settings...
NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. As you change the resolution to appear larger and can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to one not ...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 closest supported values. If you can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of the current settings...
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... in the ExpressCard slot. Check the card orientation and try again. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. ExpressCards are keyed to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is completely seated in its connector. If you begin any of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot... remove the blank, see the documentation that came with the ExpressCard. 78 Using Cards The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
... in the ExpressCard slot. Check the card orientation and try again. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. ExpressCards are keyed to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is completely seated in its connector. If you begin any of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot... remove the blank, see the documentation that came with the ExpressCard. 78 Using Cards The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
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... cards are generally marked with the memory card, if applicable. 80 Using Cards If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to prevent... incorrect insertion. Check the card orientation and try again. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. CAUTION: Before you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. To install a memory card: 1 Hold the card with the...
... cards are generally marked with the memory card, if applicable. 80 Using Cards If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to prevent... incorrect insertion. Check the card orientation and try again. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. CAUTION: Before you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. To install a memory card: 1 Hold the card with the...