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... the display is blank 127 If the display is difficult to read 128 If only part of the display is readable 129 Drivers 129 What is a Driver 129 Identifying Drivers 130 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 130 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista™ Operating System 132 Restoring Your Operating System 133 Using...
... the display is blank 127 If the display is difficult to read 128 If only part of the display is readable 129 Drivers 129 What is a Driver 129 Identifying Drivers 130 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 130 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista™ Operating System 132 Restoring Your Operating System 133 Using...
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...the operating system 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 the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Your operating system product key label is ...already installed on your operating system. Dell PC Restore returns your computer ...
...the operating system 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 the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Your operating system product key label is ...already installed on your operating system. Dell PC Restore returns your computer ...
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...computer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper ...and install the toner or ink cartridge. See the documentation that came with the printer for transferring data: • Windows Easy Transfer wizard, an Easy Transfer Cable,...
...computer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper ...and install the toner or ink cartridge. See the documentation that came with the printer for transferring data: • Windows Easy Transfer wizard, an Easy Transfer Cable,...
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... Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. A device with your printer. 6 Click Add a local printer or Add a network, wireless, or ... during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 39 Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. 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 the network...
... Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. A device with your printer. 6 Click Add a local printer or Add a network, wireless, or ... during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 39 Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. 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 the network...
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... Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. To set the... display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. As you choose a resolution or color palette ...
... Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. To set the... display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. As you choose a resolution or color palette ...
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... computer and a network (for connecting to a WLAN. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for which your computer is not configured) is detected in the area, a pop-up the wireless...instructions do the following in order to set up appears near the network icon in the Windows notification area. NOTE: If the software is already installed. Setting Up and Using Networks 89...is installed in your computer, see "Connecting to a WLAN" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14...
... computer and a network (for connecting to a WLAN. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for which your computer is not configured) is detected in the area, a pop-up the wireless...instructions do the following in order to set up appears near the network icon in the Windows notification area. NOTE: If the software is already installed. Setting Up and Using Networks 89...is installed in your computer, see "Connecting to a WLAN" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14...
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..., you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. Press any key to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden ... is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Select Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. to continue to an electrical outlet...
..., you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. Press any key to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden ... is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Select Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. to continue to an electrical outlet...
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... descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the keyboard is held down -arrow keys to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears, and then press . 6 Type 1 to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press... the boot device menu, use the up- NOTE: Keyboard failure may result 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...
... descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the keyboard is held down -arrow keys to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears, and then press . 6 Type 1 to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press... the boot device menu, use the up- NOTE: Keyboard failure may result 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...
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...;Hardware and Sound→Scanners and Cameras. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 176 as you begin any of your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - If your screen. See the scanner documentation for setup...
...;Hardware and Sound→Scanners and Cameras. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 176 as you begin any of your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - If your screen. See the scanner documentation for setup...
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...E N C E - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen. If you have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that...it for interference. D I C S - R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S 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 - A D J U S T T H E W I O N - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Turn off . Ensure that...
...E N C E - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen. If you have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that...it for interference. D I C S - R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S 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 - A D J U S T T H E W I O N - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Turn off . Ensure that...
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... (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it with...THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Verify that the...
... (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it with...THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Verify that the...
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... page 177). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. If only part of specialized commands that use the device. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for your Microsoft® Windows® operating system...
... page 177). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. If only part of specialized commands that use the device. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for your Microsoft® Windows® operating system...
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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. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install...
... 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. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install...
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... ResourceCD has identified these components in your system window. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities program is your first time to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. For drivers information, see the documentation that came with the...
... ResourceCD has identified these components in your system window. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities program is your first time to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. For drivers information, see the documentation that came with the...
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... on page 130). For information about components installed on your computer, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 21. 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive, as described in the Windows Vista™ Operating System If a device is either not detected during the operating ... a new operating system, so many older devices may appear. Windows Vista is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 Select the name of the appropriate driver and then click OK and Next. 8 Click Finish, and ...
... on page 130). For information about components installed on your computer, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 21. 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive, as described in the Windows Vista™ Operating System If a device is either not detected during the operating ... a new operating system, so many older devices may appear. Windows Vista is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 Select the name of the appropriate driver and then click OK and Next. 8 Click Finish, and ...
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... any files or programs until the system restoration is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using System Restore. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your data files or... and press . Under Tasks, click Create a restore point or change settings. System Restore does not monitor 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.
... any files or programs until the system restoration is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using System Restore. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your data files or... and press . Under Tasks, click Create a restore point or change settings. System Restore does not monitor 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.
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A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of the faster interface between the video circuitry and the ... and power interface - A dedicated graphics port that powers your computer. ACPI - ASF - battery operating time - The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. See Blu-ray Disc. ALS - The length of time (minutes or hours) that...
A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of the faster interface between the video circuitry and the ... and power interface - A dedicated graphics port that powers your computer. ACPI - ASF - battery operating time - The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. See Blu-ray Disc. ALS - The length of time (minutes or hours) that...
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..., 37 WLAN, 155 installing Mini Card, 154 WPAN installing, 161 WWAN installing, 158 See Mobile Broadband W warranty information, 16 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 130 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 37 Windows Vista Program Compatibility wizard, 118 reinstalling, 134 System Restore, 133-134 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 37 wireless turning activity on and off, 167 Index 219
..., 37 WLAN, 155 installing Mini Card, 154 WPAN installing, 161 WWAN installing, 158 See Mobile Broadband W warranty information, 16 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 130 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 37 Windows Vista Program Compatibility wizard, 118 reinstalling, 134 System Restore, 133-134 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 37 wireless turning activity on and off, 167 Index 219