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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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...system for correct operation of your Dell computer. as memory, the hard...appropriate for components, such premier.support.dell.com. Online discussion with technical support...to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • How to... the operating system and operating system language for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel®...history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers...asked questions Dell Support Website - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to support.dell.com and ...
...system for correct operation of your Dell computer. as memory, the hard...appropriate for components, such premier.support.dell.com. Online discussion with technical support...to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • How to... the operating system and operating system language for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel®...history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers...asked questions Dell Support Website - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to support.dell.com and ...
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... a printer cable, so 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 USB connectors on printer Setting Up Your Computer 23 Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while...
... a printer cable, so 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 USB connectors on printer Setting Up Your Computer 23 Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while...
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If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. UPS devices contain a battery that provides ...
If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. UPS devices contain a battery that provides ...
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... reference. 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. If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to change any of...
... reference. 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. If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to change any of...
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... side up, in the center of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle. Keep the tray closed when 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 open or close...
... side up, in the center of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle. Keep the tray closed when 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 open or close...
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... an ExpressCard or Blank NOTICE: Use the ExpressCard configuration utility (click the icon in a slot. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the taskbar) to use the floppy disk or CD that came with the ExpressCard. 12 1 ExpressCard or blank...
... an ExpressCard or Blank NOTICE: Use the ExpressCard configuration utility (click the icon in a slot. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the taskbar) to use the floppy disk or CD that came with the ExpressCard. 12 1 ExpressCard or blank...
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...not use routers or access points and consists of computers that broadcast to support.dell.com and search for which your computer is not configured, is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and may not be located on the screen. 2 On the Network ...network 2 ad-hoc network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the lower-right corner of the infrastructure type. If the software is already installed. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly...
...not use routers or access points and consists of computers that broadcast to support.dell.com and search for which your computer is not configured, is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and may not be located on the screen. 2 On the Network ...network 2 ad-hoc network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the lower-right corner of the infrastructure type. If the software is already installed. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly...
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... section, follow the safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may not ship with your computer cannot display a screen image,... contact Dell. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). b Press and hold the key while powering the system on Dell computers. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . Then shut down the computer...
... section, follow the safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may not ship with your computer cannot display a screen image,... contact Dell. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). b Press and hold the key while powering the system on Dell computers. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . Then shut down the computer...
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again.... the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Option Express Test Function Performs a quick test of tracing the problem quickly. 56 ...assessment, answer any key to start the ResourceCD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your part. to continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop...
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again.... the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Option Express Test Function Performs a quick test of tracing the problem quickly. 56 ...assessment, answer any key to start the ResourceCD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your part. to continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop...
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...Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to answer questions periodically. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you are running the test...of the screen. You can customize the tests you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Describes the test and...displays the information in the device list in the following table for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described ...
...Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to answer questions periodically. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your Service Tag. 3 If you are running the test...of the screen. You can customize the tests you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Describes the test and...displays the information in the device list in the following table for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described ...
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...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Memory." • Run the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics." For more information, go to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. See "Memory." •... INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. SCAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE - See ...
...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Memory." • Run the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics." For more information, go to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. See "Memory." •... INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. SCAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE - See ...
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.... Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 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 - Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to the scanner and the computer. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button...
.... Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 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 - Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to the scanner and the computer. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button...
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... Drivers and Utilities." See "audio connectors." TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - See "Dell Diagnostics... N - NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen. A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME C O N T R O L - No sound from external speakers E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." If your speakers have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector. A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME C O N T R O L -
... Drivers and Utilities." See "audio connectors." TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - See "Dell Diagnostics... N - NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen. A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME C O N T R O L - No sound from external speakers E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." If your speakers have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector. A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME C O N T R O L -
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... quality. CHECK THE BATTERY - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Ensure that you are using the AC adapter, and turn on . Press and the up- See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." If the display is difficult to verify that the computer turns on the computer. or down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on...
... quality. CHECK THE BATTERY - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Ensure that you are using the AC adapter, and turn on . Press and the up- See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." If the display is difficult to verify that the computer turns on the computer. or down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on...
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... Utilities CD may be defective. If an error message appears, see "Error Messages." See "Contacting Dell." A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to you : • Upgrade your operating system. •...
... Utilities CD may be defective. If an error message appears, see "Error Messages." See "Contacting Dell." A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to you : • Upgrade your operating system. •...
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... Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If you installed the new driver. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com or your computer after you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then...
... Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If you installed the new driver. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com or your computer after you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then...
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.... 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 74 Solving Problems Click OK, and follow the instructions on the driver information window to display the CD contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. At the welcome screen, follow the extracting instructions, ...and then read the readme file. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. If it might prompt you...
.... 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 74 Solving Problems Click OK, and follow the instructions on the driver information window to display the CD contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. At the welcome screen, follow the extracting instructions, ...and then read the readme file. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. If it might prompt you...
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... Restore returns your computer to resolve the incompatibility. Use System Restore as the first solution for 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...Problems 75 4 Double-click the type of device for which you previously copied the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to resolve ...
... Restore returns your computer to resolve the incompatibility. Use System Restore as the first solution for 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...Problems 75 4 Double-click the type of device for which you previously copied the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to resolve ...
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...and click Help and Support. 2 Click the task for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore finishes ...your data files or recover them. System Restore does not monitor your data files. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that you want to restore your computer. Using Microsoft Windows XP System...
...and click Help and Support. 2 Click the task for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore finishes ...your data files or recover them. System Restore does not monitor your data files. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that you want to restore your computer. Using Microsoft Windows XP System...