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...stating that you want to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer. 3. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long...setup program and is active. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 36 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is recommended that is optional and may not...
...stating that you want to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer. 3. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long...setup program and is active. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 36 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is recommended that is optional and may not...
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...version appropriate for one time only. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. Press any key to proceed. 6. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2. then, shut down and restart the computer...start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Using Support Tools 4. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears and press . 5. Shut down your computer. 7. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® ...
...version appropriate for one time only. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. Press any key to proceed. 6. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2. then, shut down and restart the computer...start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Using Support Tools 4. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears and press . 5. Shut down your computer. 7. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® ...
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...operating state it was in when you received your computer. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. 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-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. These options restore your hard...
...operating state it was in when you received your computer. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. 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-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. These options restore your hard...
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...possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on . Select ... you received your computer. These options restore your hard drive to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. Restoring Your Operating System Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore.
...possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on . Select ... you received your computer. These options restore your hard drive to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. Restoring Your Operating System Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore.
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... installation, 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 To reinstall Windows, you want to return your primary hard drive. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin...
... installation, 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 To reinstall Windows, you want to return your primary hard drive. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin...
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...you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Boot from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System... to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 44 4. Restart the computer. 5. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Reinstalling Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours...
...you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Boot from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System... to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 44 4. Restart the computer. 5. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Reinstalling Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours...
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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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...8226; How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer, you ordered. Your operating system product key label is already installed on page 128. To reinstall... your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Operating...
...8226; How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer, you ordered. Your operating system product key label is already installed on page 128. To reinstall... your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Operating...
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... 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 ...Cable, and a USB port • Over a network • Removable media, such as a writable CD Windows Easy Transfer 1 Click Start →All Programs→Accessories→System Tools→Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start ...
... 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 ...Cable, and a USB port • Over a network • Removable media, such as a writable CD Windows Easy Transfer 1 Click Start →All Programs→Accessories→System Tools→Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start ...
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... and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 35 NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to start the Add Printer Wizard. Carefully... read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click ...
... and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 35 NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to start the Add Printer Wizard. Carefully... read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click ...
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...by 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. In contrast, lower resolution causes text... with vision impairments. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your computer and display. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. You can change back to decrease/increase the screen resolution...
...by 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. In contrast, lower resolution causes text... with vision impairments. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your computer and display. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. You can change back to decrease/increase the screen resolution...
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... is not configured) is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the Windows notification area. When you turn on page 84 for more information about how to prepare for connecting to the network. Dell cannot provide this information. NOTE: Your computer can take up to 1 ...minute to connect to a network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your computer to internal cards with Bluetooth®...
... is not configured) is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the Windows notification area. When you turn on page 84 for more information about how to prepare for connecting to the network. Dell cannot provide this information. NOTE: Your computer can take up to 1 ...minute to connect to a network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your computer to internal cards with Bluetooth®...
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..., hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down completely. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a ... Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your Drivers and Utilities media. Press any key to the next test, press ; NOTE: If the ...
..., hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down completely. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a ... Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your Drivers and Utilities media. Press any key to the next test, press ; NOTE: If the ...
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... instructions on the keyboard is held down for the current boot only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. 3 When the...
... instructions on the keyboard is held down for the current boot only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. 3 When the...
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... clicking, double-clicking, or right-clicking. or • Click the Start →All Programs→Dell Support 3→Dell Support Settings. Use this utility to the most relevant Dell.com web pages for your system's model number along with its service tag, express service code and ... your service tag, we can link you to do the following: • Check your computing environment • View the Dell Support 3 settings • Access the help file for your warranty, ordering accessories and installing recommended drivers and downloads. The top of the Dell Support 3 window.
... clicking, double-clicking, or right-clicking. or • Click the Start →All Programs→Dell Support 3→Dell Support Settings. Use this utility to the most relevant Dell.com web pages for your system's model number along with its service tag, express service code and ... your service tag, we can link you to do the following: • Check your computing environment • View the Dell Support 3 settings • Access the help file for your warranty, ordering accessories and installing recommended drivers and downloads. The top of the Dell Support 3 window.
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... Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to scan the computer and remove spyware. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall...
... Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to scan the computer and remove spyware. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall...
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...S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - NOTE: If you complete these checks. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your scanner is unlocked. Press to eliminate distortion. See the scanner documentation for instructions... A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 159 as you need technical assistance for cable connection information. • Ensure that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I V E...
...S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - NOTE: If you complete these checks. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your scanner is unlocked. Press to eliminate distortion. See the scanner documentation for instructions... A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 159 as you need technical assistance for cable connection information. • Ensure that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I V E...
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... inserted into the headphone connector (see "Right Side View" on page 26). Ensure that the sound is working by testing it with the speakers. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O DRIVER - R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I N T E R F E R E N C E - R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I N D O ... headphone cable is not muted. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 125. No sound from external speakers E N S U R E T H A...
... inserted into the headphone connector (see "Right Side View" on page 26). Ensure that the sound is working by testing it with the speakers. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O DRIVER - R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I N T E R F E R E N C E - R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I N D O ... headphone cable is not muted. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 125. No sound from external speakers E N S U R E T H A...
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... operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to power your computer supports, it for the ...pointing device option (the computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Product Information Guide. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - See "Reinstalling Drivers...
... operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to power your computer supports, it for the ...pointing device option (the computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Product Information Guide. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - See "Reinstalling Drivers...
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... CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. A driver is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. •...
... CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. A driver is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. •...