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Drivers 99 What Is a Driver 99 Identifying Drivers 100 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and ...Turning Off Your Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card...
Drivers 99 What Is a Driver 99 Identifying Drivers 100 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and ...Turning Off Your Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card...
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...updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. Readme files may not be available in certain countries. Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 79). ... A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 11 You can be found at support.dell.com. Finding Information NOTE: Some features or...
...updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. Readme files may not be available in certain countries. Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 79). ... A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 11 You can be found at support.dell.com. Finding Information NOTE: Some features or...
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... your computer. NSS provides critical updates for your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to view the appropriate support questions site. • Community - ...computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, ...
... your computer. NSS provides critical updates for your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to view the appropriate support questions site. • Community - ...computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, ...
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...CD varies based on page 102. operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the 14 Finding Information Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. • Operating System CD - For... more information, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you ...
...CD varies based on page 102. operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the 14 Finding Information Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. • Operating System CD - For... more information, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you ...
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.... Your printer may arrive in the box in which your computer with the printer 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. Setting Up Your Computer 29 See the documentation...
.... Your printer may arrive in the box in which your computer with the printer 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. Setting Up Your Computer 29 See the documentation...
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If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. 30 ...
If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. 30 ...
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Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on either the computer ... monitor). Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. or down -arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down...
Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on either the computer ... monitor). Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. or down -arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down...
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For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for your computer or in the center of the tray and snap the disc onto .... 1 Press the eject button on the CD/DVD tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you are not using the drive...
For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for your computer or in the center of the tray and snap the disc onto .... 1 Press the eject button on the CD/DVD tray when you open or close it. Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you are not using the drive...
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..., point to All Programs, and click PowerDVD to launch the Cyberlink PowerDVD program. 2 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click...
..., point to All Programs, and click PowerDVD to launch the Cyberlink PowerDVD program. 2 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click...
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... to select a card and stop the card in the Product Information Guide. Blanks protect unused slots from the computer. Save a blank to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the taskbar) to pop the card out. If the configuration program tells you remove it from dust and... or blank. NOTICE: Use the ExpressCard configuration utility (click the icon in a slot. 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
... to select a card and stop the card in the Product Information Guide. Blanks protect unused slots from the computer. Save a blank to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the taskbar) to pop the card out. If the configuration program tells you remove it from dust and... or blank. NOTICE: Use the ExpressCard configuration utility (click the icon in a slot. 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
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... completely seated in -1 media memory card slot 2 media memory card The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to release it from the card reader so that it from functioning before you remove it is partially ejected... CAUTION: Before you do not force the card. NOTICE: Use the media memory card configuration utility (click the icon in to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that came with the card. The cards are generally marked with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the ...
... completely seated in -1 media memory card slot 2 media memory card The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to release it from the card reader so that it from functioning before you remove it is partially ejected... CAUTION: Before you do not force the card. NOTICE: Use the media memory card configuration utility (click the icon in to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that came with the card. The cards are generally marked with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the ...
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... on only your wireless router to communicate with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell Support website at least 2 minutes for connecting to the wireless network. The technical term for the name of wireless network card installed in your... page 72. Verify the type of your router's broadcast name is already installed. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the wireless router to a Wireless Local Area Network" on your wireless network card to connect to a network.
... on only your wireless router to communicate with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell Support website at least 2 minutes for connecting to the wireless network. The technical term for the name of wireless network card installed in your... page 72. Verify the type of your router's broadcast name is already installed. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the wireless router to a Wireless Local Area Network" on your wireless network card to connect to a network.
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... follow the safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® ...that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of two ways: a Turn on the computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility ...
... follow the safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® ...that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of two ways: a Turn on the computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility ...
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... appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3 ... the boot sequence for the option you want . Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of devices. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a ...
... appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3 ... the boot sequence for the option you want . Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of devices. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a ...
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...to perform the following tasks: • Check your computing environment. Use this support utility for the Dell Support Utility, and view Dell Support settings. NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is not available from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are running the... Dell Diagnostics from the Start menu, go to Dell Support Settings. 3 Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar option is customized for your computing environment • View the Dell Support Utility ...
...to perform the following tasks: • Check your computing environment. Use this support utility for the Dell Support Utility, and view Dell Support settings. NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is not available from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are running the... Dell Diagnostics from the Start menu, go to Dell Support Settings. 3 Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar option is customized for your computing environment • View the Dell Support Utility ...
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... that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to access Help. If you purchased a ...DVD drive with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 92 Solving Problems This feature takes advantage of the Dell MediaDirect screen to run the software. Licensed content is restricted. TO P L A Y M O V I E S W I T H D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T , Y O U M U S T H A V E A D V D D R I...
... that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to access Help. If you purchased a ...DVD drive with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 92 Solving Problems This feature takes advantage of the Dell MediaDirect screen to run the software. Licensed content is restricted. TO P L A Y M O V I E S W I T H D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T , Y O U M U S T H A V E A D V D D R I...
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If the printer is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N T E R DRIVER - See the printer documentation for instructions Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or ...
If the printer is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N T E R DRIVER - See the printer documentation for instructions Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or ...
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... is turned up and that you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. Ensure that the electrical outlet is not muted. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that...ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - R U N T H E D ELL D IAGNOSTICS - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. Sound from integrated speakers A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - Press to eliminate ...
... is turned up and that you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. Ensure that the electrical outlet is not muted. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that...ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - R U N T H E D ELL D IAGNOSTICS - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. Sound from integrated speakers A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - Press to eliminate ...
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See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 13. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it . Check the AC adapter cable connections. ADJUST ...
See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 13. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it . Check the AC adapter cable connections. ADJUST ...
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Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. See "Contacting Dell" on page 85. All devices require a driver program. or down your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that controls a ... is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. If an error message appears, see "Error Messages" on page 133. Contact Dell. A driver is a program that the subwoofer is needed. Dell ships your computer to the computer. 2 Turn on your operating system. R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R ...
Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. See "Contacting Dell" on page 85. All devices require a driver program. or down your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that controls a ... is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. If an error message appears, see "Error Messages" on page 133. Contact Dell. A driver is a program that the subwoofer is needed. Dell ships your computer to the computer. 2 Turn on your operating system. R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R ...