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... If the display is difficult to read 80 If only part of the display is readable 80 Drivers 81 What Is a Driver 81 Identifying Drivers 81 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 81 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 83 Restoring Your Operating System 84 Using Microsoft Windows ...XP System Restore 84 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 85 Using the Operating System CD 87 11 Adding ...
... If the display is difficult to read 80 If only part of the display is readable 80 Drivers 81 What Is a Driver 81 Identifying Drivers 81 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 81 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 83 Restoring Your Operating System 84 Using Microsoft Windows ...XP System Restore 84 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 85 Using the Operating System CD 87 11 Adding ...
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... • Terms and Conditions (U.S. NOTE: Additional information may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Notebook System...
... • Terms and Conditions (U.S. NOTE: Additional information may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Notebook System...
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... configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com from technicians; Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - online courses; Computer documentation, details on ...the screen. Finding Information 13 Find It Here • Solutions - articles Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • How to use the Windows operating system • How to work...
... configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com from technicians; Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - online courses; Computer documentation, details on ...the screen. Finding Information 13 Find It Here • Solutions - articles Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • How to use the Windows operating system • How to work...
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... computer. The operating system is customized for the devices that came with your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. •...
... computer. The operating system is customized for the devices that came with your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. •...
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.... Your printer may arrive in the box in which your computer 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. 1 Complete the operating...
.... Your printer may arrive in the box in which your computer 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. 1 Complete the operating...
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... on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. 30 Setting Up Your Computer See the documentation that can...
... on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. 30 Setting Up Your Computer See the documentation that can...
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Using the Display 33 NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance ... 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 running on battery power, you... Panel icon, click Display. 4 Try different settings for future reference. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. 1 ...
Using the Display 33 NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance ... 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 running on battery power, you... Panel icon, click Display. 4 Try different settings for future reference. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. 1 ...
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... up or down to play CDs or DVDs or write data. NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to increase or decrease the volume. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on the screen. 1 2 3 1 volume icon ... key combinations: • Press to increase the volume. • Press to decrease the volume. • Press to copy CDs, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for storing data, to create music CDs, or to mute the volume. 46...
... up or down to play CDs or DVDs or write data. NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to increase or decrease the volume. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on the screen. 1 2 3 1 volume icon ... key combinations: • Press to increase the volume. • Press to decrease the volume. • Press to copy CDs, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for storing data, to create music CDs, or to mute the volume. 46...
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...52 Using Cards Blanks protect unused slots from the computer. 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the ...time to use the floppy disk or CD that came with the ExpressCard. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the taskbar) to select a card and stop the card in the Product Information Guide. ...
...52 Using Cards Blanks protect unused slots from the computer. 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the ...time to use the floppy disk or CD that came with the ExpressCard. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the taskbar) to select a card and stop the card in the Product Information Guide. ...
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If you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that it from the computer. NOTICE: Use the media memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the Product Information Guide. Check ... card orientation and try again. 1 2 1 media memory card slot 2 media memory card The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Removing a Media Memory Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the taskbar) to release it...
If you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that it from the computer. NOTICE: Use the media memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the Product Information Guide. Check ... card orientation and try again. 1 2 1 media memory card slot 2 media memory card The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Removing a Media Memory Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the taskbar) to release it...
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.... Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that name on the Dell Support website at least 2 minutes for at support.dell.com. After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on only your network devices: • Your wireless... network card's configuration utility • The Windows XP operating system 58 Setting Up a Network Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting...
.... Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that name on the Dell Support website at least 2 minutes for at support.dell.com. After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on only your network devices: • Your wireless... network card's configuration utility • The Windows XP operating system 58 Setting Up a Network Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting...
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.... b Press and hold the key while powering the system on your computer and try again. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: If your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If you wait too long and ...When to wait until you see a message stating that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on the computer. It is not already connected. 3 Turn on (or...
.... b Press and hold the key while powering the system on your computer and try again. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: If your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If you wait too long and ...When to wait until you see a message stating that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on the computer. It is not already connected. 3 Turn on (or...
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...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. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the ...display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the CD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your part. to continue to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is detected...
...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. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the ...display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the CD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your part. to continue to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is detected...
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... on standby mode. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are completed, close the Main Menu screen. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 83. Try closing all DVD titles work... D IAGNOSTICS - If the stream is defective. • Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from recognizing the drive. ENSURE THAT THE CD IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS C H E C K F O R H A R D W A R E I N C O M P A T I B I L ...
... on standby mode. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are completed, close the Main Menu screen. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 83. Try closing all DVD titles work... D IAGNOSTICS - If the stream is defective. • Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from recognizing the drive. ENSURE THAT THE CD IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS C H E C K F O R H A R D W A R E I N C O M P A T I B I L ...
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...MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Ensure that the network cable is related to..." on page 94). • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Memory" on page 94). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 63). Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product...
...MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Ensure that the network cable is related to..." on page 94). • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Memory" on page 94). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 63). Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product...
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..., follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. C HECK T H E S C A N N E R DOCUMENTATION - RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - Solving Problems 77 See "Power Management Modes" on page 94). A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I N T E R DRIVER -
..., follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. C HECK T H E S C A N N E R DOCUMENTATION - RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - Solving Problems 77 See "Power Management Modes" on page 94). A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I N T E R DRIVER -
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...B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - Ensure that your scanner is automatically disabled when headphones are securely connected to eliminate distortion. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS ...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 - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 81. 78 Solving Problems Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is working by testing it has...
...B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - Ensure that your scanner is automatically disabled when headphones are securely connected to eliminate distortion. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS ...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 - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 81. 78 Solving Problems Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is working by testing it has...
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... down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 63. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is not muted. Disconnect the mouse cable, check...battery to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. CHECK THE BATTERY - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 81. NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right ...
... down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 63. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is not muted. Disconnect the mouse cable, check...battery to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. CHECK THE BATTERY - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 81. NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right ...
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... of specialized commands that are installing software appropriate for Dell™ computers. Dell ships your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is a program that use the device...
... of specialized commands that are installing software appropriate for Dell™ computers. Dell ships your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is a program that use the device...
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...Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for the driver or utility (if available). The first time that you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your CD drive directory to the...in the toolbar, select your hardware to install setup files. Click OK, and follow the instructions on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 84) to return your computer. 5 After the CD completes the ...
...Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for the driver or utility (if available). The first time that you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your CD drive directory to the...in the toolbar, select your hardware to install setup files. Click OK, and follow the instructions on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 84) to return your computer. 5 After the CD completes the ...