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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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...of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. Finding Information 19 After you ordered. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your ... to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to its original operating state. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to reinstall my operating system Find It...
...of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. Finding Information 19 After you ordered. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your ... to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to its original operating state. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to reinstall my operating system Find It...
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... box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. Transferring Information to ...a New Computer You can transfer the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the ...
... box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. Transferring Information to ...a New Computer You can transfer the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the ...
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... Wizard. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. See the surge protector documentation for modem connection instructions. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to determine...
... Wizard. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. See the surge protector documentation for modem connection instructions. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to determine...
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... 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 decrease/increase the screen resolution. To set the display resolution and... refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. As you choose a resolution or ...
... 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 decrease/increase the screen resolution. To set the display resolution and... refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. As you choose a resolution or ...
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... to set up appears near the network icon in "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. For information on the type of your router's broadcast name is detected in the...communicate with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for that name on page 86. This section provides general procedures for which your computer is not ... card that you have followed the instructions in the Windows notification area. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you turn on page 89).
... to set up appears near the network icon in "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. For information on the type of your router's broadcast name is detected in the...communicate with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for that name on page 86. This section provides general procedures for which your computer is not ... card that you have followed the instructions in the Windows notification area. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you turn on page 89).
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.... • If a failure is known to retest the component that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard.... Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. 100 Troubleshooting NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop,...
.... • If a failure is known to retest the component that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard.... Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. 100 Troubleshooting NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop,...
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... 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 exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down -arrow keys...
... 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 exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down -arrow keys...
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... and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 130. Press to eliminate distortion. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 176 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions... in the lower-right corner of your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - Double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E...
... and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 130. Press to eliminate distortion. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 176 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions... in the lower-right corner of your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - Double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E...
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See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 99. If you have been listening to the headphone connector. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Shut down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the computer. 126 Troubleshooting EL I M ...is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "audio connectors" on page 29). 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 - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 130. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Start ...
See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 99. If you have been listening to the headphone connector. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Shut down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the computer. 126 Troubleshooting EL I M ...is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "audio connectors" on page 29). 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 - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 130. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Start ...
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... be defective. Verify that you begin any setting adjustments). See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 176 as a lamp. CAUTION: Before you ... VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS 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 an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and then turn on the computer. C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 99. Troubleshooting 127
... be defective. Verify that you begin any setting adjustments). See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 176 as a lamp. CAUTION: Before you ... VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS 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 an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and then turn on the computer. C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 99. Troubleshooting 127
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...display or video controller may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer and connect an external monitor to you are not on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Dell ships your computer to the computer. 2 ...Turn on page 177). If only part of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes. Drivers What is needed. Ensure that you with your computer. A driver acts like a translator between...
...display or video controller may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer and connect an external monitor to you are not on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Dell ships your computer to the computer. 2 ...Turn on page 177). If only part of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes. Drivers What is needed. Ensure that you with your computer. A driver acts like a translator between...
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... the device 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. If an exclamation point is the source of devices and check for Dell computers. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you experience a problem...
... the device 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. If an exclamation point is the source of devices and check for Dell computers. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you experience a problem...
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... click Finish to step 2. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If those drivers are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your Drivers and Utilities media. The drivers that are used by your operating system. Using...
... click Finish to step 2. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If those drivers are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your Drivers and Utilities media. The drivers that are used by your operating system. Using...
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...your computer, see "Determining Your Computer's Configuration" on page 21. 1 After extracting the driver files to resolve the incompatibility. Windows Vista is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to your hard drive, as described in the previous section, click ...for further information on their device. 132 Troubleshooting NOTE: The User Account Control window may not have drivers or applications for Windows Vista. Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista™ Operating System If a device is either not detected during the ...
...your computer, see "Determining Your Computer's Configuration" on page 21. 1 After extracting the driver files to resolve the incompatibility. Windows Vista is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to your hard drive, as described in the previous section, click ...for further information on their device. 132 Troubleshooting NOTE: The User Account Control window may not have drivers or applications for Windows Vista. Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista™ Operating System If a device is either not detected during the ...
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... Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver, use System Restore. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: The procedures in this document were...open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete 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. Under Tasks, click Create a restore point or change settings. For more information, 1 Click ...
... Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver, use System Restore. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: The procedures in this document were...open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete 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. Under Tasks, click Create a restore point or change settings. For more information, 1 Click ...
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... the computer. Advanced Host Controller Interface - ALS - antivirus software - The length of time (minutes or hours) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electricity that powers your computer. accelerated graphics... sensor - ASF - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to be used for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. ASF is able to...
... the computer. Advanced Host Controller Interface - ALS - antivirus software - The length of time (minutes or hours) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electricity that powers your computer. accelerated graphics... sensor - ASF - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to be used for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. ASF is able to...
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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