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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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.... Readme files may ship with your computer. You can 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 or advanced technical-reference material for my computer...
.... Readme files may ship with your computer. You can 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 or advanced technical-reference material for my computer...
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...NSS is necessary for your computer, you should also reinstall country/region, and then click Drivers the NSS utility. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - other Dell customers • Upgrades - What Are You Looking For? Contact information, service call status... support history, service contract, and online discussions with site. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - NSS automatically & Downloads. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product ...
...NSS is necessary for your computer, you should also reinstall country/region, and then click Drivers the NSS utility. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - other Dell customers • Upgrades - What Are You Looking For? Contact information, service call status... support history, service contract, and online discussions with site. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - NSS automatically & Downloads. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product ...
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...: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. • Operating System Installation Media - What... Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your computer. For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 133. Dell...
...: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. • Operating System Installation Media - What... Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your computer. For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 133. Dell...
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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 printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Setting Up Your Computer 37 See the documentation that came with...
...; 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 printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Setting Up Your Computer 37 See the documentation that came with...
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NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power ...
NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power ...
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... to the closest supported values. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to decrease/increase the screen...46 Using the Display To display a program at a specific 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...
... to the closest supported values. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to decrease/increase the screen...46 Using the Display To display a program at a specific 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...
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... any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a slot. Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. For some latches, you must press the latch twice, once to pop the latch...
... any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a slot. Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. For some latches, you must press the latch twice, once to pop the latch...
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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 .... To install a memory card: 1 Hold the card with the memory card, if applicable. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
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 .... To install a memory card: 1 Hold the card with the memory card, if applicable. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
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... Network" on page 86 for more information about how to prepare 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 router: • Establish communication between your... installed. 13 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. The technical term for the name of wireless network card installed in your computer, see "Connecting to a network.
... Network" on page 86 for more information about how to prepare 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 router: • Establish communication between your... installed. 13 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. The technical term for the name of wireless network card installed in your computer, see "Connecting to a network.
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...device you want to test displays in system setup and is free and can be customized for your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on Dell computers. To enroll for technical assistance. Enter system setup, review your computer's configuration information, and ... follow the safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 15). The service is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 118 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: ...
...device you want to test displays in system setup and is free and can be customized for your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on Dell computers. To enroll for technical assistance. Enter system setup, review your computer's configuration information, and ... follow the safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 15). The service is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 118 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: ...
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...stops and beeps. 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 stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; to continue to retest the component that no ...; If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on your Drivers and Utilities media. to the next test, press ;
...stops and beeps. 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 stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; to continue to retest the component that no ...; If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on your Drivers and Utilities media. to the next test, press ;
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...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 highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . Upon restart...are listed, select the version appropriate for your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer. 8 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want...
...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 highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . Upon restart...are listed, select the version appropriate for your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer. 8 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want...
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... run the application and to your systems Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information • Other support and service resources such as, DellConnect The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your system's model number along with Dell Support Center. This utility provides self-support... more are specific to access: • Self-help file 104 Troubleshooting Systems purchased prior to the most relevant Dell.com web pages for your computer. Dell Support 3 Dell Support 3 is customized for information about installing recommended drivers and downloads.
... run the application and to your systems Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information • Other support and service resources such as, DellConnect The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your system's model number along with Dell Support Center. This utility provides self-support... more are specific to access: • Self-help file 104 Troubleshooting Systems purchased prior to the most relevant Dell.com web pages for your computer. Dell Support 3 Dell Support 3 is customized for information about installing recommended drivers and downloads.
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.... • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If all tests run the software. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that includes anti-spyware protection...your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. Memory Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page...
.... • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If all tests run the software. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that includes anti-spyware protection...your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. Memory Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page...
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... securely connected to eliminate distortion. Press to eliminate distortion. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I V E R - See the scanner documentation for instructions. 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...
... securely connected to eliminate distortion. Press to eliminate distortion. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I V E R - See the scanner documentation for instructions. 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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... connectors" on page 99. 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 - R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 29). TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Ensure that the headphone cable is not muted. No sound from the speakers is working by testing... Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound→Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings, as a lamp. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 130. If you did not turn the player volume down the computer, disconnect the mouse cable...
... connectors" on page 99. 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 - R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 29). TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Ensure that the headphone cable is not muted. No sound from the speakers is working by testing... Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound→Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings, as a lamp. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 130. If you did not turn the player volume down the computer, disconnect the mouse cable...
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...defective. 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 page 176 as a lamp. If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using the AC adapter, and then turn on . ... that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is on the computer. If you begin any setting adjustments). CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to power your computer. If the AC adapter has a light,...
...defective. 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 page 176 as a lamp. If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using the AC adapter, and then turn on . ... that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is on the computer. If you begin any setting adjustments). CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to power your computer. If the AC adapter has a light,...
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... 177). You may be defective. If only part of specialized commands that use the device. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video...
... 177). You may be defective. If only part of specialized commands that use the device. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video...
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... window may appear. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers 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 after you are...
... window may appear. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers 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 after you are...