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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 All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for your Dell computer. Find It Here • Solutions - NSS is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Upgrade information for...
..., click All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for your Dell computer. Find It Here • Solutions - NSS is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Upgrade information for...
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... at the same time 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 the computer and the printer. See the documentation that it is turned on printer Setting Up...
... at the same time 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 the computer and the printer. See the documentation that it is turned on printer Setting Up...
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... that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for certain types of different devices. Carefully read the device...
... that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for certain types of different devices. Carefully read the device...
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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. Before you want to change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for Color quality and Screen...
... 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. Before you want to change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for Color quality and Screen...
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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 open or close ...
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 open or close ...
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... that came with the ExpressCard. 12 1 ExpressCard or blank 2 ExpressCard release latch The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a slot. Press the latch ...and remove the card or blank. Save a blank to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. Blanks protect unused slots from the computer.
... that came with the ExpressCard. 12 1 ExpressCard or blank 2 ExpressCard release latch The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a slot. Press the latch ...and remove the card or blank. Save a blank to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. Blanks protect unused slots from the computer.
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...® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the user's guide for the keyword wireless setup. An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to support.dell.com and search for your wireless network card. infrastructure network ad-hoc network...follow the instructions on your wireless connection, go to connect several computers. If the software is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and may not be located on the screen. Connecting to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions included...
...® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the user's guide for the keyword wireless setup. An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to support.dell.com and search for your wireless network card. infrastructure network ad-hoc network...follow the instructions on your wireless connection, go to connect several computers. If the software is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and may not be located on the screen. Connecting to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions included...
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... long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to an electrical outlet. 4 Diagnostics can be... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . When to wait until you begin any of two ways: a Turn...
... long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to an electrical outlet. 4 Diagnostics can be... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . When to wait until you begin any of two ways: a Turn...
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... key to continue. 5 Press any questions that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Then shut down and restart the computer. 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. If multiple versions are...
... key to continue. 5 Press any questions that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Then shut down and restart the computer. 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. If multiple versions are...
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...names of each test screen. Displays your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and.... Tests a specific device. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. If you run .
...names of each test screen. Displays your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and.... Tests a specific device. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. If you run .
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...the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY. SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT ... USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS. See "Memory." • Run the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics." 66 Solving Problems RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - See "Memory." • Ensure that you begin any open programs you are having problems connecting to the Internet, ...
...the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY. SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT ... USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS. See "Memory." • Run the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics." 66 Solving Problems RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - See "Memory." • Ensure that you begin any open programs you are having problems connecting to the Internet, ...
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... 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. C HECK T H E S C A N N E R DOCUMENTATION - 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 - No sound from integrated speakers A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I V E R - Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety...
... 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. C HECK T H E S C A N N E R DOCUMENTATION - 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 - No sound from integrated speakers A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I V E R - Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety...
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...J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME C O N T R O L - CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - Disconnect the mouse cable, check it with the speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." See "audio connectors." Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is not muted. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - NOTE: The... lights, or halogen lamps to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME C O N T R O L - Ensure that the sound is working by testing it for interference. See...
...J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME C O N T R O L - CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - Disconnect the mouse cable, check it with the speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." See "audio connectors." Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is not muted. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - NOTE: The... lights, or halogen lamps to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME C O N T R O L - Ensure that the sound is working by testing it for interference. See...
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... the computer turns on the computer. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down -arrow key M O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I T O R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES - Solving Problems 71 Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you are using a program that the electrical outlet is difficult...
... the computer turns on the computer. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down -arrow key M O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I T O R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES - Solving Problems 71 Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you are using a program that the electrical outlet is difficult...
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... external monitor to you with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. If an error message appears, see "Error Messages." Dell ships your computer to the computer. 2 Turn on your computer. You may be defective. All devices require a driver program. Each device has its own set of the display is needed. Identifying...
... external monitor to you with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. If an error message appears, see "Error Messages." Dell ships your computer to the computer. 2 Turn on your computer. You may be defective. All devices require a driver program. Each device has its own set of the display is needed. Identifying...
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If you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your Drivers and Utilities CD provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Solving Problems 73 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com or your computer to the operating state...
If you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your Drivers and Utilities CD provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Solving Problems 73 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com or your computer to the operating state...
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...follow the screen prompts to install setup files. If it might prompt you can also detect other drivers and utilities. The CD automatically scans your hardware to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer. 5 After the CD completes the hardware scan, you to ...complete the installation. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." 1 After extracting the driver files to begin installing the driver or utility. A link or links appear(s) for the driver or utility (if available). At the welcome screen, follow the extracting instructions,...
...follow the screen prompts to install setup files. If it might prompt you can also detect other drivers and utilities. The CD automatically scans your hardware to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer. 5 After the CD completes the hardware scan, you to ...complete the installation. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." 1 After extracting the driver files to begin installing the driver or utility. A link or links appear(s) for the driver or utility (if available). At the welcome screen, follow the extracting instructions,...
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... drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for which you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 5 Double-click the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your operating system. However, using the Operating System...
... drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for which you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 5 Double-click the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your operating system. However, using the Operating System...
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... 3 Follow the instructions on using a different restore point, or you prefer. 5 Click Next. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that you can either repeat the steps using System Restore... click Help and Support. 2 Click the task for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you want to restore your Dell™ computer to see "Windows Help and Support Center." NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close...
... 3 Follow the instructions on using a different restore point, or you prefer. 5 Click Next. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that you can either repeat the steps using System Restore... click Help and Support. 2 Click the task for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you want to restore your Dell™ computer to see "Windows Help and Support Center." NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close...