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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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...to restore your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. • Operating System Installation Media - If you received operating system media with your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your operating system. Dell PC Restore may not ship with... your computer, you can use the Drivers and Utilities media to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. ...
...to restore your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. • Operating System Installation Media - If you received operating system media with your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your operating system. Dell PC Restore may not ship with... your computer, you can use the Drivers and Utilities media to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. ...
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... 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 of the following types of data from one computer...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. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a ...
... 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 of the following types of data from one computer...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. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a ...
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... offer network adapter protection. Compare joule ratings to start the Add Printer Wizard. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Some surge protector... manufacturers include warranty coverage for modem protection. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then ...
... offer network adapter protection. Compare joule ratings to start the Add Printer Wizard. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Some surge protector... manufacturers include warranty coverage for modem protection. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then ...
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NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with ...program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. You can benefit people with 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 the closest supported values. To set ...
NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with ...program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. You can benefit people with 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 the closest supported values. To set ...
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...the following in order to set up appears near the network icon in the Windows notification area. NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the...card to connect to a WLAN" on page 89). Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to prepare for which your wireless network card. Specific network names and configuration details vary....wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card that you connect to a WLAN,...
...the following in order to set up appears near the network icon in the Windows notification area. NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the...card to connect to a WLAN" on page 89). Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to prepare for which your wireless network card. Specific network names and configuration details vary....wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card that you connect to a WLAN,...
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...the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. Press any key to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, ...your hard drive. 100 Troubleshooting NOTE: If your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your hard drive. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down completely. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the...
...the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. Press any key to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, ...your hard drive. 100 Troubleshooting NOTE: If your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your hard drive. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down completely. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the...
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down -arrow keys to run. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and ...After all tests have completed, close the Main Menu window 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 exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. and down and ...
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down -arrow keys to run. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and ...After all tests have completed, close the Main Menu window 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 exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. and down and ...
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...THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. No sound from external speakers E N S U R E T H A... E D O N - Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to disable (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers. 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...
...THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. No sound from external speakers E N S U R E T H A... E D O N - Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to disable (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers. 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...
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...the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 99. 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. ... 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 - D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - 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 N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - If you are connected to MP3 songs, ensure that the headphone cable is not muted. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3...
...the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 99. 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. ... 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 - D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - 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 N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - If you are connected to MP3 songs, ensure that the headphone cable is not muted. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3...
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...BATTERY - Troubleshooting 127 If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 99. If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a ...) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 130. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on the... that the electrical outlet is recommended that the light is on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Check...
...BATTERY - Troubleshooting 127 If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 99. If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a ...) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 130. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on the... that the electrical outlet is recommended that the light is on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Check...
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... between the device and any other programs that are installing software appropriate for your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Ensure that you with your operating system. Drivers What is needed. Dell ships your computer. You may contain drivers for operating systems that use the device. If the external monitor works, the computer display...
... between the device and any other programs that are installing software appropriate for your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Ensure that you with your operating system. Drivers What is needed. Dell ships your computer. You may contain drivers for operating systems that use the device. If the external monitor works, the computer display...
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...window may appear. 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 Your Operating System" on page 133) to return your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell... devices and check for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer to the operating ...
...window may appear. 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 Your Operating System" on page 133) to return your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell... devices and check for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer to the operating ...
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... Utilities installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. 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 the Drivers and Utilities program is your first time to step 2. If this is detecting hardware...
... Utilities installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. 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 the Drivers and Utilities program is your first time to step 2. If this is detecting hardware...
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...click Continue; NOTE: The User Account Control window may not have drivers or applications for Windows Vista. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer has a Consumer IR port and you are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices).... "Determining Your Computer's Configuration" on page 130). 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...
...click Continue; NOTE: The User Account Control window may not have drivers or applications for Windows Vista. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer has a Consumer IR port and you are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices).... "Determining Your Computer's Configuration" on page 130). 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...
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...Help and Support. 2 Type System Restore in an undesirable operating state. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. In the Get started with Windows section, click Show all open files and exit any 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. If that is complete. 134...
...Help and Support. 2 Type System Restore in an undesirable operating state. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. In the Get started with Windows section, click Show all open files and exit any 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. If that is complete. 134...
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... for video-related tasks. ASF is able to be platform- The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to control display brightness. The length of the faster interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. The form of ... life span - BD - alert standards format - ASF - AGP - and operating system-independent. A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electricity that a portable computer battery powers the computer.
... for video-related tasks. ASF is able to be platform- The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to control display brightness. The length of the faster interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. The form of ... life span - BD - alert standards format - ASF - AGP - and operating system-independent. A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electricity that a portable computer battery powers the computer.
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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