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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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... last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100) or to your...
... last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100) or to your...
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...; Upgrades - Finding Information 13 This support provides real-time health scans of your operating system and support for your computer. Troubleshooting hints and tips; support.dell.com from the icon in the taskbar. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- If you reinstall the operating system for...
...; Upgrades - Finding Information 13 This support provides real-time health scans of your operating system and support for your computer. Troubleshooting hints and tips; support.dell.com from the icon in the taskbar. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- If you reinstall the operating system for...
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...your computer. After you can use one of your computer. • Operating System CD - Dell PC Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer. operating system ... on page 102. What Are You Looking For? • How to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - If you ordered. For more information, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the 14 Finding Information
...your computer. After you can use one of your computer. • Operating System CD - Dell PC Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer. operating system ... on page 102. What Are You Looking For? • How to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - If you ordered. For more information, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the 14 Finding Information
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... NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible 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. If you purchased a printer cable at the same...
... NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible 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. If you purchased a printer cable at the same...
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... spikes that came with surge protection help prevent damage to your printer. 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. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer...
... spikes that came with surge protection help prevent damage to your printer. 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. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer...
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... 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. You can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing and the up -arrow key ... not change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press and the...
... 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. You can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing and the up -arrow key ... not change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press and the...
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Using Multimedia 45 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 drive. 2 Pull out the... press down on the front of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle. Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data.
Using Multimedia 45 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 drive. 2 Pull out the... press down on the front of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle. Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data.
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... stop button. 3 Click the Settings option. 4 Click the DVD option. 5 Click the DVD Audio Setting icon. 62 Using Multimedia 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...
... stop button. 3 Click the Settings option. 4 Click the DVD option. 5 Click the DVD Audio Setting icon. 62 Using Multimedia 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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... functioning before you must press the latch twice: once to pop the latch out, and then a second time to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the taskbar) to select a card and stop the card in the Product Information Guide. For some...66 Using Cards Press the latch and remove the card or blank. 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Save a blank to use the floppy disk or CD that came with the ExpressCard. NOTICE: Use the ExpressCard configuration utility (click the icon...
... functioning before you must press the latch twice: once to pop the latch out, and then a second time to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the taskbar) to select a card and stop the card in the Product Information Guide. For some...66 Using Cards Press the latch and remove the card or blank. 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Save a blank to use the floppy disk or CD that came with the ExpressCard. NOTICE: Use the ExpressCard configuration utility (click the icon...
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...documentation that came with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot. If you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that it from the computer. The cards are generally marked with the card. If you begin any of the procedures in ... utility (click the icon in -1 media memory card slot 2 media memory card The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. CAUTION: Before you could lose data. Check the card orientation and try again. 1 2 1 5-in the taskbar) to select a card and stop the card ...
...documentation that came with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot. If you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that it from the computer. The cards are generally marked with the card. If you begin any of the procedures in ... utility (click the icon in -1 media memory card slot 2 media memory card The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. CAUTION: Before you could lose data. Check the card orientation and try again. 1 2 1 5-in the taskbar) to select a card and stop the card ...
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...-45) connector on the unpowered wireless router. 10 Ensure that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network via wireless technology. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. NOTE: If the software is installed in your...
...-45) connector on the unpowered wireless router. 10 Ensure that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network via wireless technology. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. NOTE: If the software is installed in your...
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...any of two ways: a Turn on the computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Solving Problems 79 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your computer cannot display.... Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. When to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on Dell computers. See "Contacting Dell" on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu...
...any of two ways: a Turn on the computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Solving Problems 79 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your computer cannot display.... Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. When to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on Dell computers. See "Contacting Dell" on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu...
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... the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Run Express Test first to run. 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...
... the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Run Express Test first to run. 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...
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... your computer and available from the Dell Support icon on the taskbar or from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Start menu. Use this support utility for the Dell Support Utility, and view Dell Support settings. The Dell Support Utility is not available from...
... your computer and available from the Dell Support icon on the taskbar or from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Start menu. Use this support utility for the Dell Support Utility, and view Dell Support settings. The Dell Support Utility is not available from...
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... files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer, this software should already be played. Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I V E A N D T H E D E L L D V D P L A Y E R - You can access licensed files in some graphics cards to 10 seconds until the...
... files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer, this software should already be played. Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I V E A N D T H E D E L L D V D P L A Y E R - You can access licensed files in some graphics cards to 10 seconds until the...
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... the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. C HECK T H E PRINTER DOCUMENTATION - See the printer documentation for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. UNLOCK 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 - VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click View installed...
... the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. C HECK T H E PRINTER DOCUMENTATION - See the printer documentation for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. UNLOCK 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 - VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click View installed...
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...that the sound is working by testing it with the speakers. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - R U N T H E D ELL D IAGNOSTICS - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. If you have .... No 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 G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - Turn off . See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 79. No sound from the speakers is not muted. D I V E R - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner...
...that the sound is working by testing it with the speakers. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - R U N T H E D ELL D IAGNOSTICS - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. If you have .... No 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 G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - Turn off . See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 79. No sound from the speakers is not muted. D I V E R - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner...
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If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Disconnect the mouse cable, check it . Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify ...
If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Disconnect the mouse cable, check it . Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify ...
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...then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - Dell ships your computer to you want to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different ... fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other programs that you are not on your operating system. Contact Dell. Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its driver recognizes. Solving Problems 99 Press and the up- ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - If the external monitor works, the...
...then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - Dell ships your computer to you want to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different ... fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other programs that you are not on your operating system. Contact Dell. Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its driver recognizes. Solving Problems 99 Press and the up- ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - If the external monitor works, the...