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... read 123 If only part of the display is readable 124 Drivers 124 What Is a Driver 124 Identifying Drivers 125 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 125 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 127 Restoring Your Operating System 128 Using Windows Vista System Restore 128 12 Adding and Replacing Parts 133 Before...
... read 123 If only part of the display is readable 124 Drivers 124 What Is a Driver 124 Identifying Drivers 125 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 125 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 127 Restoring Your Operating System 128 Using Windows Vista System Restore 128 12 Adding and Replacing Parts 133 Before...
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After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you can use one of your operating system installation media varies according to the ...operating state without affecting data files. • Operating System Installation Media - NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - If you ordered. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System...
After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you can use one of your operating system installation media varies according to the ...operating state without affecting data files. • Operating System Installation Media - NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - If you ordered. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System...
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...transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to another: • E-mail messages ...• Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one computer to the computer. • Load paper...
...transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to another: • E-mail messages ...• Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one computer to the computer. • Load paper...
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NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to your computer from voltage spikes that came ... manufacturers include warranty coverage for modem connection instructions. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge...
NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to your computer from voltage spikes that came ... manufacturers include warranty coverage for modem connection instructions. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge...
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... by your display: 1 Click Start →Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. To display a program at ...legibility of text and change the appearance of the current settings so you can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. To set the display resolution and refresh rate ...
... by your display: 1 Click Start →Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. To display a program at ...legibility of text and change the appearance of the current settings so you can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. To set the display resolution and refresh rate ...
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... for connecting your computer to a WLAN. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. For information on the type of wireless ...The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a network ...card installed in your computer and then search for that your computer is detected in the Windows notification area. NOTE: If you select a secure network, you that name on page ...
... for connecting your computer to a WLAN. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. For information on the type of wireless ...The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a network ...card installed in your computer and then search for that your computer is detected in the Windows notification area. NOTE: If you select a secure network, you that name on page ...
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..., a series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. to retest the... component that is known to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. to continue to a docking device (docked), undock it. Select Diagnostics from your Drivers and...
..., a series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. to retest the... component that is known to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. to continue to a docking device (docked), undock it. Select Diagnostics from your Drivers and...
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...when a key on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to run. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in ...even intervals until the boot device menu appears. 4 At the boot device menu, use the up- Troubleshooting 97 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert...
...when a key on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to run. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in ...even intervals until the boot device menu appears. 4 At the boot device menu, use the up- Troubleshooting 97 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert...
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...ordering accessories and installing recommended drivers and downloads. NOTE: The icon functions vary when clicking, double-clicking, or right-clicking. In addition, using your service tag, we can link you to the most relevant Dell.com web pages for the Dell Support 3 • View...environment • View the Dell Support 3 settings • Access the help file for information about the Dell Support 3, click the question mark (?) at the top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer. The top of the Dell Support 3 window. The application provides additional ...
...ordering accessories and installing recommended drivers and downloads. NOTE: The icon functions vary when clicking, double-clicking, or right-clicking. In addition, using your service tag, we can link you to the most relevant Dell.com web pages for the Dell Support 3 • View...environment • View the Dell Support 3 settings • Access the help file for information about the Dell Support 3, click the question mark (?) at the top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer. The top of the Dell Support 3 window. The application provides additional ...
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... related to scan the computer and remove spyware. You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. C A N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A F I L E S - Licensed content is digital content that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your program may...
... related to scan the computer and remove spyware. You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. C A N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A F I L E S - Licensed content is digital content that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your program may...
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... Sound→Scanners and Cameras. Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 125. 120 Troubleshooting Ensure that the volume is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. 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 N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right ...Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to disable (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 159 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in...
... Sound→Scanners and Cameras. Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 125. 120 Troubleshooting Ensure that the volume is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. 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 N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right ...Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to disable (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 159 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in...
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... corner of your screen. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 95. 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 C S - Turn off . See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 125. A D ...DRIVER - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D 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 - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows...
... corner of your screen. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 95. 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 C S - Turn off . See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 125. A D ...DRIVER - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D 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 - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows...
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...T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I V E R - R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 122 Troubleshooting See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 159 as you are using a program...
...T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I V E R - R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 122 Troubleshooting See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 159 as you are using a program...
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... the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. A driver is needed. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your ...that you with your computer. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. 124 Troubleshooting Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. A driver acts like a translator between the device ...
... the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. A driver is needed. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your ...that you with your computer. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. 124 Troubleshooting Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. A driver acts like a translator between the device ...
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... the source of devices and check for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with the previously installed version...
... the source of devices and check for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with the previously installed version...
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... came installed in your computer appears. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is detecting hardware in your Drivers and Utilities media. A message stating that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by...
... came installed in your computer appears. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is detecting hardware in your Drivers and Utilities media. A message stating that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by...
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... Help and Support to resolve the incompatibility. Troubleshooting 127 Check with the driver installation (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 125). Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System If a device is either not detected during the operating ... new operating system, so many older devices may not have drivers or applications for Windows Vista. For information about components installed on your computer, see "Front View" on page 19. 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive, as described in the previous ...
... Help and Support to resolve the incompatibility. Troubleshooting 127 Check with the driver installation (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 125). Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System If a device is either not detected during the operating ... new operating system, so many older devices may not have drivers or applications for Windows Vista. For information about components installed on your computer, see "Front View" on page 19. 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive, as described in the previous ...
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...files or programs until the system restoration is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 125) to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver, use System Restore. Troubleshooting 129 Creating a Restore Point You can ...8594;Maintenance →Back Up and Restore Center. NOTICE: Before you set your Dell computer to the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center: 1 Click Start →Welcome Center. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, click Start →Help and Support. Restoring the ...
...files or programs until the system restoration is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 125) to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver, use System Restore. Troubleshooting 129 Creating a Restore Point You can ...8594;Maintenance →Back Up and Restore Center. NOTICE: Before you set your Dell computer to the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center: 1 Click Start →Welcome Center. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, click Start →Help and Support. Restoring the ...
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... alerts to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. ACPI - AHCI - ASF - A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in to an electrical outlet. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (minutes or hours)...advanced configuration and power interface - Advanced Host Controller Interface - alert standards format - The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to be platform- A AC - ambient light sensor - and operating system-independent.
... alerts to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. ACPI - AHCI - ASF - A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in to an electrical outlet. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (minutes or hours)...advanced configuration and power interface - Advanced Host Controller Interface - alert standards format - The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to be platform- A AC - ambient light sensor - and operating system-independent.
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...computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of the platform base that contain only text; Network connections cannot be protected by acting as those that ...supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024. SXGA - super-extended graphics array plus - Enables Windows programs to the computer. for video cards and controllers that may occur during an electrical storm, from the network connector during electrical storms...
...computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of the platform base that contain only text; Network connections cannot be protected by acting as those that ...supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024. SXGA - super-extended graphics array plus - Enables Windows programs to the computer. for video cards and controllers that may occur during an electrical storm, from the network connector during electrical storms...