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... If the display is difficult to read 71 If only part of the display is readable 72 Drivers 72 What Is a Driver 72 Identifying Drivers 72 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows ...XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding ...
... If the display is difficult to read 71 If only part of the display is readable 72 Drivers 72 What Is a Driver 72 Identifying Drivers 72 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows ...XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding ...
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... click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your configuration. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to view the appropriate support site. • Community...
... click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your configuration. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to view the appropriate support site. • Community...
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... operating system setup if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer 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. Your printer may arrive in the box in which your printer...
... operating system setup if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer 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. Your printer may arrive in the box in which your printer...
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... NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by nearby lightning strikes. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Compare joule ratings to protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. Line conditioners are available to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. See the...
... NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by nearby lightning strikes. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Compare joule ratings to protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. Line conditioners are available to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. See the...
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... resolution. Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed.
... resolution. Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed.
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... tray and snap the disc onto the spindle. NOTE: If you use a CD/DVD drive that shipped with another computer, you need to install the drivers and software necessary to your CD/DVD drive or discs. 1 Press the eject button on the CD or DVD tray when you are playing CDs...
... tray and snap the disc onto the spindle. NOTE: If you use a CD/DVD drive that shipped with another computer, you need to install the drivers and software necessary to your CD/DVD drive or discs. 1 Press the eject button on the CD or DVD tray when you are playing CDs...
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... lose data. 12 1 ExpressCard or blank 2 ExpressCard release latch The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. For some latches, you to use the floppy disk or CD that came with the ExpressCard. Removing an ExpressCard or Blank ...NOTICE: Use the ExpressCard configuration utility (click the icon in the Product Information Guide. Save a blank to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the configuration utility, you remove it from dust and other particles. 48 Using ExpressCards CAUTION...
... lose data. 12 1 ExpressCard or blank 2 ExpressCard release latch The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. For some latches, you to use the floppy disk or CD that came with the ExpressCard. Removing an ExpressCard or Blank ...NOTICE: Use the ExpressCard configuration utility (click the icon in the Product Information Guide. Save a blank to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the configuration utility, you remove it from dust and other particles. 48 Using ExpressCards CAUTION...
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...the area. 50 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to one another. If the software is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and may not be located on the screen. Wireless networks fall into two categories-infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks...hoc network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to support.dell.com and search for the keyword wireless setup. The user's guide is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions on your...
...the area. 50 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to one another. If the software is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and may not be located on the screen. Wireless networks fall into two categories-infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks...hoc network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to support.dell.com and search for the keyword wireless setup. The user's guide is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions on your...
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... drive or from either your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. Solving Problems 55 Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may not ship with your computer. NOTE: If you.... Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of two ways: a Turn on the computer. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to an...
... drive or from either your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. Solving Problems 55 Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may not ship with your computer. NOTE: If you.... Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of two ways: a Turn on the computer. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to an...
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... option from the numbered list. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. Press any key to continue. 5 Press any questions that appear. • If a failure is detected, the...
... option from the numbered list. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. Press any key to continue. 5 Press any questions that appear. • If a failure is detected, the...
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... on your computer. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of devices. Allows you to run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. Tests a specific device. Displays your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with ...various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for the selected device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to answer questions periodically. NOTE: The Service Tag for your hardware configuration for...
... on your computer. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of devices. Allows you to run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. Tests a specific device. Displays your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with ...various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for the selected device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to answer questions periodically. NOTE: The Service Tag for your hardware configuration for...
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... is successfully communicating with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See "Memory." • Run the Dell Diagnostics. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your ... (your computer might be infected with the memory. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are not using to ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY. If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive ...
... is successfully communicating with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See "Memory." • Run the Dell Diagnostics. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your ... (your computer might be infected with the memory. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are not using to ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY. If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive ...
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... THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N T E R DRIVER - Solving Problems 69
... THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N T E R DRIVER - Solving Problems 69
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... 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 V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. Sound from the speakers is not muted. TEST THE... D I O N - 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 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 "Dell Diagnostics." Disconnect the mouse cable, check it with the speakers. Turn off . Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of...
... 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 V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. Sound from the speakers is not muted. TEST THE... D I O N - 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 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 "Dell Diagnostics." Disconnect the mouse cable, check it with the speakers. Turn off . Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of...
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... and Support Center". Press and the up- If the display is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you are using the AC adapter, and turn on . CHECK THE BATTERY - Connect the computer to an...
... and Support Center". Press and the up- If the display is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you are using the AC adapter, and turn on . CHECK THE BATTERY - Connect the computer to an...
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.... If only part of specialized commands that only its own set of the display is needed. See "Contacting Dell." You may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control ...
.... If only part of specialized commands that only its own set of the display is needed. See "Contacting Dell." You may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control ...
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.... 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com or your computer might not work correctly. Solving Problems 73 Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control...
.... 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com or your computer might not work correctly. Solving Problems 73 Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control...
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... the screen prompts to your CD drive directory to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." 1 After extracting the driver files to complete the installation. At the welcome screen, follow the extracting instructions, and then read the readme file.... If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in system setup before...
... the screen prompts to your CD drive directory to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." 1 After extracting the driver files to complete the installation. At the welcome screen, follow the extracting instructions, and then read the readme file.... If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in system setup before...
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Use System Restore as the first solution for which you previously copied the driver files. 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Use the CD only ...Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the ...
Use System Restore as the first solution for which you previously copied the driver files. 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Use the CD only ...Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the ...
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... Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. If two or more... the Windows Help and Support Center for System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using a different restore point, or you install a device driver, use System Restore. NOTICE: Before you want to restore your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to...
... Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. If two or more... the Windows Help and Support Center for System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using a different restore point, or you install a device driver, use System Restore. NOTICE: Before you want to restore your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to...