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... 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 Windows Vista System...
... 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 Windows Vista System...
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... can use it to the operating system you reinstall your computer. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you ordered. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your operating system, use one of your ...operating system installation media varies according to restore your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to reinstall my operating system Find...
... can use it to the operating system you reinstall your computer. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you ordered. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your operating system, use one of your ...operating system installation media varies according to restore your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to reinstall my operating system Find...
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...a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the notification area, and then click Help. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the character repeat rate: 1 Click...Pad Opens the Run dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 50). Restores all open windows. Opens the Search Results dialog box. ...
...a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the notification area, and then click Help. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the character repeat rate: 1 Click...Pad Opens the Run dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 50). Restores all open windows. Opens the Search Results dialog box. ...
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...and helps repair network problems • Offers tutorials, setup wizards and FAQs to enhance understanding of networking principles To access Dell Network Assistant, click Dell Support Center→Self Help→ Network / Internet→Network Management. A typical tuneup includes hard drive defrag, removal... and temporary files, updated security settings, verification of "good" restore points, and other maintenance activities designed to resolve your PC running at peak performance, visit the PC TuneUp home page (www.dell.com/services/pc tuneup). and Canada. The application creates a ...
...and helps repair network problems • Offers tutorials, setup wizards and FAQs to enhance understanding of networking principles To access Dell Network Assistant, click Dell Support Center→Self Help→ Network / Internet→Network Management. A typical tuneup includes hard drive defrag, removal... and temporary files, updated security settings, verification of "good" restore points, and other maintenance activities designed to resolve your PC running at peak performance, visit the PC TuneUp home page (www.dell.com/services/pc tuneup). and Canada. The application creates a ...
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...reinstall the program. 1 Click Start →Control Panel. 2 Under Programs, click Uninstall a Program. 3 Select the program you want to restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Hard Drive" on page 177). A chip on the ... outlet to check the file structure on page 187). D L L F I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for instructions (click Start →Help and Support). The program that you want to open . SECTOR NOT...
...reinstall the program. 1 Click Start →Control Panel. 2 Under Programs, click Uninstall a Program. 3 Select the program you want to restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Hard Drive" on page 177). A chip on the ... outlet to check the file structure on page 187). D L L F I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for instructions (click Start →Help and Support). The program that you want to open . SECTOR NOT...
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..., and then right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties, and then click Device Manager. 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...installed the new driver. 130 Troubleshooting If you are an administrator on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 130). otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for an exclamation ...
..., and then right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties, and then click Device Manager. 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...installed the new driver. 130 Troubleshooting If you are an administrator on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 130). otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for an exclamation ...
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... restart the computer. 4 When you want to step 2. The drivers that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your system window. 6 Click the driver that are used by your Drivers... by your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the screen.
... restart the computer. 4 When you want to step 2. The drivers that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your system window. 6 Click the driver that are used by your Drivers... by your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the screen.
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... troubleshooter in the following ways: • Windows Vista has the Backup and Restore Center that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after...the entire computer. You may then restore your operating system or files if needed. • Dell Factory Image Restore restores your hard drive to restore your operating system and preserving data files. Use Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to an...
... troubleshooter in the following ways: • Windows Vista has the Backup and Restore Center that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after...the entire computer. You may then restore your operating system or files if needed. • Dell Factory Image Restore restores your hard drive to restore your operating system and preserving data files. Use Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to an...
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... not monitor your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for information on page 130) to resolve the problem. NOTICE: Before you install a device driver, use System Restore. In the Get started with Windows section, click Show all open files ...default view, so they may not apply if you set your data files or recover them. Using Windows Vista System Restore The Windows Vista operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your data files. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your computer to an earlier operating state...
... not monitor your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for information on page 130) to resolve the problem. NOTICE: Before you install a device driver, use System Restore. In the Get started with Windows section, click Show all open files ...default view, so they may not apply if you set your data files or recover them. Using Windows Vista System Restore The Windows Vista operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your data files. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your computer to an earlier operating state...
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... dialog box asking for permission to run the application. 4 Click Next in the System Restore window to correct the error. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open...8594;System and Maintenance→Back Up and Restore Center.. 2 In the Tasks list, click Repair Windows using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration. Any software installed after the selected restore point will need to restore from the most recent restore points in the search field and press ...
... dialog box asking for permission to run the application. 4 Click Next in the System Restore window to correct the error. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open...8594;System and Maintenance→Back Up and Restore Center.. 2 In the Tasks list, click Repair Windows using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration. Any software installed after the selected restore point will need to restore from the most recent restore points in the search field and press ...
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... the Advanced Boot Options menu will not appear on the C drive is deleted. Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration The Dell Factory Image Restore option allows you to restore your hard drive back to its original factory configuration as a user who has administrative ...credentials, and then click OK. 6 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. 7 In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next. 8 Select the Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to restart the computer. 136 Troubleshooting NOTICE: When you see the ...
... the Advanced Boot Options menu will not appear on the C drive is deleted. Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration The Dell Factory Image Restore option allows you to restore your hard drive back to its original factory configuration as a user who has administrative ...credentials, and then click OK. 6 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. 7 In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next. 8 Select the Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to restart the computer. 136 Troubleshooting NOTICE: When you see the ...
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...page 130). NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Removing the ...screws (2) 2 hard drive cover NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 133 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the new hard drive (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in ...
...page 130). NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Removing the ...screws (2) 2 hard drive cover NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 133 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the new hard drive (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in ...
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... this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 5 Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 133). 6 Install the drivers and utilities for your old hard drive to release the optical drive from the... optical drive. 4 Using a plastic scribe, push the notch to Dell in its original, or comparable, foam packaging. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your computer, as needed (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 137. 2 Turn the computer over...
... this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 5 Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 133). 6 Install the drivers and utilities for your old hard drive to release the optical drive from the... optical drive. 4 Using a plastic scribe, push the notch to Dell in its original, or comparable, foam packaging. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your computer, as needed (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 137. 2 Turn the computer over...
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... continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Connect the computer to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. The next time you can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup... program (you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored. Appendix 189 • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive • Modular bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that are preceded by a ...
... continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Connect the computer to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. The next time you can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup... program (you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored. Appendix 189 • USB Storage Device • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive • Modular bay HDD NOTE: Only devices that are preceded by a ...
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... well as skipping, with the compressed air product. For stubborn dirt, try cleaning the discs. 1 Hold the disc by the standard Dell limited warranty for restoration of your limited warranty and any "Dellinstalled" software and peripherals1. You can also touch the inside edge of the customer in a circular motion around the ...
... well as skipping, with the compressed air product. For stubborn dirt, try cleaning the discs. 1 Hold the disc by the standard Dell limited warranty for restoration of your limited warranty and any "Dellinstalled" software and peripherals1. You can also touch the inside edge of the customer in a circular motion around the ...
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... computer processors, buses, and interfaces are fabricated for mass storage devices in which thousands or millions of performing certain tasks simultaneously. Hyper-Threading is automatically restored. hertz - I IC - A semiconductor wafer, or chip, on a hard disk.
... computer processors, buses, and interfaces are fabricated for mass storage devices in which thousands or millions of performing certain tasks simultaneously. Hyper-Threading is automatically restored. hertz - I IC - A semiconductor wafer, or chip, on a hard disk.
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..., 107 Check Disk, 108 cleaning display, 190 keyboard, 190 media, 192 mouse, 191 touch pad, 191 coin-cell battery replacing, 165 computer crashes, 118-119 restore to previous operating state, 134 slow performance, 110, 120 specifications, 179 stops responding, 118 Index 213 Index Numerics 8-in-1 memory card reader, 83 A audio device...
..., 107 Check Disk, 108 cleaning display, 190 keyboard, 190 media, 192 mouse, 191 touch pad, 191 coin-cell battery replacing, 165 computer crashes, 118-119 restore to previous operating state, 134 slow performance, 110, 120 specifications, 179 stops responding, 118 Index 213 Index Numerics 8-in-1 memory card reader, 83 A audio device...
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... CD-RW drive, 107 computer crashes, 118-119 computer does not start up, 118 computer stops responding, 118 Dell Diagnostics, 99 Dell MediaDirect, 119 drives, 107 DVD drive, 107 error messages, 110 hard drive, 108 IEEE 1394 connector, 116 ...keyboard, 116 lockups, 118 network, 121 power, 122 power light conditions, 122 printer, 124 program crashes repeatedly, 118 program stops responding, 118 programs and Windows compatibility, 118 restore computer to previous operating state, 134 restore...
... CD-RW drive, 107 computer crashes, 118-119 computer does not start up, 118 computer stops responding, 118 Dell Diagnostics, 99 Dell MediaDirect, 119 drives, 107 DVD drive, 107 error messages, 110 hard drive, 108 IEEE 1394 connector, 116 ...keyboard, 116 lockups, 118 network, 121 power, 122 power light conditions, 122 printer, 124 program crashes repeatedly, 118 program stops responding, 118 programs and Windows compatibility, 118 restore computer to previous operating state, 134 restore...
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...125 volume, 125 specifications, 179 spyware, 110, 120 stolen computer, 97 Subscriber Identity Module, 153 support contacting Dell, 177 support website, 17 S-video TV-out connector description, 31 System Restore, 133-134 system setup program commonly used options, 188 screens, 188 viewing, 188 T taskbar QuickSet icon, 167... a new computer, 37 traveling with the computer by air, 170 identification tag, 169 packing, 169 tips, 170 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 99 Hardware Troubleshooter, 132 restore computer to previous operating state, 133-134 TV connecting, 63 U uninterruptible power supply.
...125 volume, 125 specifications, 179 spyware, 110, 120 stolen computer, 97 Subscriber Identity Module, 153 support contacting Dell, 177 support website, 17 S-video TV-out connector description, 31 System Restore, 133-134 system setup program commonly used options, 188 screens, 188 viewing, 188 T taskbar QuickSet icon, 167... a new computer, 37 traveling with the computer by air, 170 identification tag, 169 packing, 169 tips, 170 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 99 Hardware Troubleshooter, 132 restore computer to previous operating state, 133-134 TV connecting, 63 U uninterruptible power supply.
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... 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
... 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