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... and is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 50. 1. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 36 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active. NOTE: If you see a message stating that you print these procedures before you...and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; It is known to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. When the...
... and is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 50. 1. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 36 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active. NOTE: If you see a message stating that you print these procedures before you...and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; It is known to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. When the...
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... computer. 7. Using Support Tools 4. Shut down your hard drive. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to proceed. 6. Type 1 to... -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down and restart the computer. If multiple versions are listed, select the...
... computer. 7. Using Support Tools 4. Shut down your hard drive. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to proceed. 6. Type 1 to... -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down and restart the computer. If multiple versions are listed, select the...
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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 operating system. Data 40 Follow the instructions on certain computers. Use Dell PC Restore only as the last method...
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 operating system. Data 40 Follow the instructions on certain computers. Use Dell PC Restore only as the last method...
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.... Turn on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Restoring Your Operating System Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image...
.... Turn on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Restoring Your Operating System Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image...
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... begins and may need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media 43 If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. See "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on your operating system to the operating...
... begins and may need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media 43 If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. See "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on your operating system to the operating...
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.... 2. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Follow the instructions on the region from CD-ROM. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete the installation. Click Exit... if the Install Windows message appears. 44 4. Reinstalling Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to Boot from which you ordered your ...
.... 2. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Follow the instructions on the region from CD-ROM. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete the installation. Click Exit... if the Install Windows message appears. 44 4. Reinstalling Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to Boot from which you ordered your ...
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... 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 Using Windows Vista System Restore 128 12 Adding and Replacing Parts 133 Before...
... 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 Using Windows Vista System Restore 128 12 Adding and Replacing Parts 133 Before...
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... installation media varies according to the operating system you can use it to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - After you reinstall your computer. What Are You Looking For?... • How to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Operating System Installation Media - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on page 128...
... installation media varies according to the operating system you can use it to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - After you reinstall your computer. What Are You Looking For?... • How to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Operating System Installation Media - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on page 128...
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...dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Transferring Information to a New Computer You can transfer the following types of data from one computer to another: • E-mail... messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper ...
...dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Transferring Information to a New Computer You can transfer the following types of data from one computer to another: • E-mail... messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper ...
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...offer network adapter protection. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack 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. Compare joule ratings to... your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, ...
...offer network adapter protection. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack 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. Compare joule ratings to... your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, ...
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... resolution causes text and images to appear larger and can change back to decrease/increase the screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the ...with your display: 1 Click Start →Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to the previous settings if needed. To set the display resolution and refresh...
... resolution causes text and images to appear larger and can change back to decrease/increase the screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the ...with your display: 1 Click Start →Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to the previous settings if needed. To set the display resolution and refresh...
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...Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. For information...using wireless technology. NOTE: Your computer can take up appears near the network icon in the Windows notification area. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that you... in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell™ Support website at the top of the wireless network connection. When you must ...
...Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. For information...using wireless technology. NOTE: Your computer can take up appears near the network icon in the Windows notification area. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that you... in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell™ Support website at the top of the wireless network connection. When you must ...
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... continue to be powered down the error code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your hard drive. to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 160). NOTE:... If your hard drive. 96 Troubleshooting b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your Drivers...
... continue to be powered down the error code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your hard drive. to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 160). NOTE:... If your hard drive. 96 Troubleshooting b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your Drivers...
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... . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main... Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem...
... . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main... Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem...
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... from the Start menu, go to the most relevant Dell.com web pages for your warranty, ordering accessories and installing recommended drivers and downloads. To access the Dell Support 3: • Click the Dell Support 3 icon in the notification area. NOTE: If Dell Support 3 is customized for information about your system's ... service code and warranty expiration. NOTE: The icon functions vary when clicking, double-clicking, or right-clicking. The top of the Dell Support 3 window. Ensure that the Show icon on . In addition, using your service tag, we can link you to support...
... from the Start menu, go to the most relevant Dell.com web pages for your warranty, ordering accessories and installing recommended drivers and downloads. To access the Dell Support 3: • Click the Dell Support 3 icon in the notification area. NOTE: If Dell Support 3 is customized for information about your system's ... service code and warranty expiration. NOTE: The icon functions vary when clicking, double-clicking, or right-clicking. The top of the Dell Support 3 window. Ensure that the Show icon on . In addition, using your service tag, we can link you to support...
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...the keyword spyware. You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95). RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT CONTAIN SCENES...saturation ratios. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot ...For more information, go to a software problem (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer might be...Dell... related to support.dell.com and search ...Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows...
...the keyword spyware. You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95). RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT CONTAIN SCENES...saturation ratios. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot ...For more information, go to a software problem (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer might be...Dell... related to support.dell.com and search ...Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows...
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... speakers A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 159 as you complete these checks. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. CAUTION: Before you begin... L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Click Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound→Scanners and Cameras. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS...
... speakers A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 159 as you complete these checks. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. CAUTION: Before you begin... L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Click Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound→Scanners and Cameras. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS...
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...Windows... S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 26). NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your... T I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as needed. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Turn off . See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95. R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the volume is not muted. Troubleshooting 121 No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O...
...Windows... S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 26). NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your... T I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as needed. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Turn off . See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95. R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the volume is not muted. Troubleshooting 121 No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O...
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...test the 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 159 as you are using the AC adapter, and then turn on the computer. 122 Troubleshooting TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM...disconnect the mouse cable and check it . If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it for the pointing device option...
...test the 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 159 as you are using the AC adapter, and then turn on the computer. 122 Troubleshooting TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM...disconnect the mouse cable and check it . If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it for the pointing device option...
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...such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further .... Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 160). Each device has its driver recognizes. All devices require a driver program. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like... for operating systems that use the device. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you with your operating system. •...display or video controller may contain drivers for your operating system. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may be defective. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse...
...such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further .... Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 160). Each device has its driver recognizes. All devices require a driver program. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like... for operating systems that use the device. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you with your operating system. •...display or video controller may contain drivers for your operating system. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may be defective. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse...