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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...
... 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...
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You can be available in certain countries. Readme files may be included on your Drivers and Utilities media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 130) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Some features may not be found at support...
You can be available in certain countries. Readme files may be included on your Drivers and Utilities media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 130) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Some features may not be found at support...
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..., and warranty and repair information • Service and support - Upgrade information for your selections. Proactive e-mail notification of your Dell computer. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model, and then click Go. 3 Select your operating system and support for...devices. If To download Notebook System Software: you should also reinstall country/region, and then click Drivers the NSS utility. Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online ...
..., and warranty and repair information • Service and support - Upgrade information for your selections. Proactive e-mail notification of your Dell computer. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model, and then click Go. 3 Select your operating system and support for...devices. If To download Notebook System Software: you should also reinstall country/region, and then click Drivers the NSS utility. Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online ...
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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 computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - What Are You Looking For?... • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on page 133. Dell PC Restore returns your operating system installation media varies according to the operating system you received operating system media with your computer. •...
...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 computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - What Are You Looking For?... • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on page 133. Dell PC Restore returns your operating system installation media varies according to the operating system you received operating system media with your computer. •...
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...; 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.
...; 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.
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... then turn on page 130 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 39 NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning...
... then turn on page 130 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 39 NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning...
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... resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. You can benefit people with your display: 1 Click Start →Control Panel...palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to decrease/increase the screen resolution. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best ...
... resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. You can benefit people with your display: 1 Click Start →Control Panel...palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to decrease/increase the screen resolution. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best ...
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... the ExpressCard. For some latches, you must press the latch twice, once to pop the latch out, and then a second time to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. Press the latch and remove the card or blank. Blanks protect unused slots from... begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a slot. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
... the ExpressCard. For some latches, you must press the latch twice, once to pop the latch out, and then a second time to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. Press the latch and remove the card or blank. Blanks protect unused slots from... begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a slot. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
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The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. NOTICE: Use the memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the notification area) to select a card and stop the card in the configuration utility, ... computer. If you do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again. Press the card into the slot to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is partially...
The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. NOTICE: Use the memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the notification area) to select a card and stop the card in the configuration utility, ... computer. If you do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again. Press the card into the slot to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is partially...
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...Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following in the Windows notification area. This section provides general procedures for connecting to ...a network using wireless technology. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. For information on...
...Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following in the Windows notification area. This section provides general procedures for connecting to ...a network using wireless technology. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. For information on...
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... print these procedures before you want to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for the Dell Technical Update service, go to test displays in system setup and is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 187). Enter ...enroll for technical assistance. It is free and can be customized for your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 15). Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of the procedures in this ...
... print these procedures before you want to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for the Dell Technical Update service, go to test displays in system setup and is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 187). Enter ...enroll for technical assistance. It is free and can be customized for your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 15). Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of the procedures in this ...
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Select Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If the computer is known to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for ... you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the next test, press ; NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that appear. • If a failure is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If you see the ...
Select Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If the computer is known to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for ... you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the next test, press ; NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that appear. • If a failure is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If you see the ...
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...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 window to run. NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for extended periods... 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...
...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 window to run. NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for extended periods... 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...
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... to use your service tag, additional details about installing recommended drivers and downloads. Dell Support 3 Dell Support 3 is customized for information about your warranty, ordering accessories and details about your service tag, Dell can obtain Dell Support Center by downloading the program from www.support.dell.com/dellsupportcenter. When permissions are pre-installed with its service...
... to use your service tag, additional details about installing recommended drivers and downloads. Dell Support 3 Dell Support 3 is customized for information about your warranty, ordering accessories and details about your service tag, Dell can obtain Dell Support Center by downloading the program from www.support.dell.com/dellsupportcenter. When permissions are pre-installed with its service...
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...are having problems connecting to the Internet, your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the... program is related to a software problem (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 99). For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. •...
...are having problems connecting to the Internet, your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the... program is related to a software problem (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 99). For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. •...
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...: Before you complete these checks. See the scanner documentation for instructions. Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 130. 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. See...
...: Before you complete these checks. See the scanner documentation for instructions. Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 130. 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. See...
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... 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 N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 99. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 130. Ensure that you are connected to MP3 songs, ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the... lamps to the computer. 126 Troubleshooting No sound from the speakers is working by testing it for interference. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I N T E R F E R E N C E - EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C S - Click or ...
... 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 N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 99. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 130. Ensure that you are connected to MP3 songs, ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the... lamps to the computer. 126 Troubleshooting No sound from the speakers is working by testing it for interference. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I N T E R F E R E N C E - EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C S - Click or ...
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...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. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and then turn... battery charge may be depleted. If the display is blank NOTE: If you begin any setting adjustments). CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 176 as a lamp. CHECK THE BATTERY - Check the AC adapter cable connections. Video and Display Problems Fill out the...
...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. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and then turn... battery charge may be depleted. If the display is blank NOTE: If you begin any setting adjustments). CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 176 as a lamp. CHECK THE BATTERY - Check the AC adapter cable connections. Video and Display Problems Fill out the...
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...129 If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate for your operating system. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and ...contrast controls. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may be defective. Ensure that only its ...
...129 If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate for your operating system. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and ...contrast controls. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may be defective. Ensure that only its ...
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...Dell computers. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers... Continue; Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Restoring...
...Dell computers. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers... Continue; Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Restoring...