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...Video and Display Problems 58 If the display is blank 58 If the display is readable 60 Drivers 60 What Is a Driver 60 Identifying Drivers 60 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 61 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 62 Restoring Your Operating System 62 Using Microsoft ...Windows XP System Restore 62 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 64 10 Appendix Specifications 67 Using the System ...
...Video and Display Problems 58 If the display is blank 58 If the display is readable 60 Drivers 60 What Is a Driver 60 Identifying Drivers 60 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 61 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 62 Restoring Your Operating System 62 Using Microsoft ...Windows XP System Restore 62 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 64 10 Appendix Specifications 67 Using the System ...
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... and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. Upgrade information for your computer, you reinstall the operating system for...
... and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. Upgrade information for your computer, you reinstall the operating system for...
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...the setup. Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer ...manufacturer for technical assistance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to select one, click Choose from a...
...the setup. Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer ...manufacturer for technical assistance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to select one, click Choose from a...
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... CD that came with the PC Card. PC Card PC Card release latch The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you remove a PC Card from the computer. Press the latch and remove the card. 36 Using PC Cards Check the card orientation and try... again. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its cable, if one is attached. Removing a PC Card NOTICE...
... CD that came with the PC Card. PC Card PC Card release latch The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you remove a PC Card from the computer. Press the latch and remove the card. 36 Using PC Cards Check the card orientation and try... again. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its cable, if one is attached. Removing a PC Card NOTICE...
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... screws (2) hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated. 7 Replace and tighten the screws. 8 Install the operating system for your computer. 9 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in "Before You Begin" on page 39. 2 Turn the computer over...
... screws (2) hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated. 7 Replace and tighten the screws. 8 Install the operating system for your computer. 9 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in "Before You Begin" on page 39. 2 Turn the computer over...
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...software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware ...Save and close any open programs you are following the memory installation guidelines. • Run the Dell Diagnostics. 52 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - ...
...software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware ...Save and close any open programs you are following the memory installation guidelines. • Run the Dell Diagnostics. 52 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - ...
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...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. www.dell.com | support.dell.com U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - VERIFY THAT ...scanner and the computer. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - Press to eliminate distortion. If you begin any of your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 61. No sound from external speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I...
...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. www.dell.com | support.dell.com U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - VERIFY THAT ...scanner and the computer. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - Press to eliminate distortion. If you begin any of your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 61. No sound from external speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I...
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...'s headphone connector. D I N G - Refer to check for this CD-ROM device box. For instructions, see page 43. Solving Problems 57 If your screen. VE R I F Y S P E A K E R C A B L 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 - E N A B L E D I G I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 61. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable...
...'s headphone connector. D I N G - Refer to check for this CD-ROM device box. For instructions, see page 43. Solving Problems 57 If your screen. VE R I F Y S P E A K E R C A B L 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 - E N A B L E D I G I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 61. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable...
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... damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your screen. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 58 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - If you are using the AC adapter, and turn on page 61. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - If the display is blank NOTE...
... damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your screen. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 58 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - If you are using the AC adapter, and turn on page 61. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - If the display is blank NOTE...
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... the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may require an updated driver from the third party manufacturer. All devices require a driver program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If only part of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your ...monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. NOTE: Any third party product used with your Dell computer may be defective. Each device has its driver recognizes. Identifying Drivers If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer and connect an...
... the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may require an updated driver from the third party manufacturer. All devices require a driver program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If only part of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your ...monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. NOTE: Any third party product used with your Dell computer may be defective. Each device has its driver recognizes. Identifying Drivers If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer and connect an...
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... Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for Dell™ computers. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 5 Double-click the name of...
... Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for Dell™ computers. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 5 Double-click the name of...
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The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. If that is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. Solving Problems 63 The ... and click Next. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that allows you to see if System Restore is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 61) to resolve the problem. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that Restore my computer to...
The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. If that is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. Solving Problems 63 The ... and click Next. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that allows you to see if System Restore is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 61) to resolve the problem. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that Restore my computer to...
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... files-are the same ones that appeared the first time the computer was turned on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to the operating state it was in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart... drive. The computer restarts. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is restored to its original operating state, the screens that appear...
... files-are the same ones that appeared the first time the computer was turned on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to the operating state it was in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart... drive. The computer restarts. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is restored to its original operating state, the screens that appear...
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...try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the terms and conditions of the computer's service contract. 74 Appendix To...order in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the computer and all nonstandard, third-party hardware components integrated through Dell Software and Peripherals, Readyware, and Custom Factory Integration2. 1 Repair services are provided pursuant to the original default configuration as...
...try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the terms and conditions of the computer's service contract. 74 Appendix To...order in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the computer and all nonstandard, third-party hardware components integrated through Dell Software and Peripherals, Readyware, and Custom Factory Integration2. 1 Repair services are provided pursuant to the original default configuration as...
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... conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 62 Customizing, 33 D Dell contacting, 75, 92 support policy, 74 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 43 Dell Premier Support website, 9-10 device status lights, 14 description, 14 diagnostics Dell, 43 display description, 13 problems, 58 system view, 13... display latch button description, 13 system view, 13 documentation help file, 9 online, 10 Setup Diagram, 9 System Information Guide, 9 drivers about, 60 identifying, 60 reinstalling, 61...
... conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 62 Customizing, 33 D Dell contacting, 75, 92 support policy, 74 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 43 Dell Premier Support website, 9-10 device status lights, 14 description, 14 diagnostics Dell, 43 display description, 13 problems, 58 system view, 13... display latch button description, 13 system view, 13 documentation help file, 9 online, 10 Setup Diagram, 9 System Information Guide, 9 drivers about, 60 identifying, 60 reinstalling, 61...
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USB connector description, 18 system view, 18 V video connector description, 19 system view, 19 video. See display volume adjusting, 57 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 61 Hardware Troubleshooter, 62 Help and Support Center, 11 Network Setup Wizard, 38 Program Compatibility Wizard, 51 wireless network adapter PC Cards, 35 wizards Network Setup Wizard, 38 Program Compatibility Wizard, 51 98 Index
USB connector description, 18 system view, 18 V video connector description, 19 system view, 19 video. See display volume adjusting, 57 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 61 Hardware Troubleshooter, 62 Help and Support Center, 11 Network Setup Wizard, 38 Program Compatibility Wizard, 51 wireless network adapter PC Cards, 35 wizards Network Setup Wizard, 38 Program Compatibility Wizard, 51 98 Index