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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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...8226; 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 run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your CD to provide last-minute updates about ...media may ship with your computer. NOTE: Additional information may not be found at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S....
...8226; 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 run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your CD to provide last-minute updates about ...media may ship with your computer. NOTE: Additional information may not be found at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S....
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... for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- This support provides real-time health scans of your ...Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your configuration. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; Finding Information 13 Troubleshooting hints and tips; online courses; Computer documentation, details on page 82. • How...
... for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- This support provides real-time health scans of your ...Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your configuration. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; Finding Information 13 Troubleshooting hints and tips; online courses; Computer documentation, details on page 82. • How...
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... Utilities" on page 102. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 100) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you ordered. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. • Operating System CD - operating system...
... Utilities" on page 102. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 100) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you ordered. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. • Operating System CD - operating system...
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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 Setting Up a Printer...
.... 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 Setting Up a Printer...
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... on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. 30 Setting Up Your Computer
... on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. 30 Setting Up Your Computer
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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. 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: •...
... 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. 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: •...
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... the drive. 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... button on the CD/DVD tray when you open or close it. Using Multimedia 45 Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data.
... the drive. 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... button on the CD/DVD tray when you open or close it. Using Multimedia 45 Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data.
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... Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones NOTE: The CL headphone feature is available only if your computer has a 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...
... Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones NOTE: The CL headphone feature is available only if your computer has a 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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... 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 a slot. 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device... driver. Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the configuration...
... 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 a slot. 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device... driver. Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the configuration...
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... card configuration utility (click the icon in the configuration utility, you to select a card and stop the card in the taskbar) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that came with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot until... data. Press the card 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 card orientation is partially ejected, and remove the card. 68 Using Cards
... card configuration utility (click the icon in the configuration utility, you to select a card and stop the card in the taskbar) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that came with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot until... data. Press the card 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 card orientation is partially ejected, and remove the card. 68 Using Cards
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...modem. NOTE: The following networking instructions do the following in your wireless router's broadcast name. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the name of your router's broadcast name is already installed. After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on your ... came with your broadband router. • Find out your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at least 2 minutes for at support.dell.com. Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that name on page...
...modem. NOTE: The following networking instructions do the following in your wireless router's broadcast name. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the name of your router's broadcast name is already installed. After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on your ... came with your broadband router. • Find out your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell Support website at least 2 minutes for at support.dell.com. Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that name on page...
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... in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. 1 Shut down your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on ... works only on . NOTE: If your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of two ways: a Turn...
... in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. 1 Shut down your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on ... works only on . NOTE: If your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of two ways: a Turn...
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... the problem quickly. 80 Solving Problems Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Run Express Test first...
... the problem quickly. 80 Solving Problems Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Run Express Test first...
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... Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of your computing environment. If the Dell Support icon does not appear in the taskbar functions differently when you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are completed, close the Main Menu... screen. Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click or right-click the icon to the Main Menu screen...
... Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of your computing environment. If the Dell Support icon does not appear in the taskbar functions differently when you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are completed, close the Main Menu... screen. Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click or right-click the icon to the Main Menu screen...
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...restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to reduce processor requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of the Dell MediaDirect screen to use a video enhancement technology that your computer. Licensed content is installed and configured properly. • ...Hardware Acceleration option. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is digital content that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer. • Ensure that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ratios...
...restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to reduce processor requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of the Dell MediaDirect screen to use a video enhancement technology that your computer. Licensed content is installed and configured properly. • ...Hardware Acceleration option. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is digital content that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer. • Ensure that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ratios...
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... the scanner. R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I V E R - Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button. If your scanner is USB. 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 - C HECK T H E PRINTER DOCUMENTATION - For a USB printer, ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the following port(s): setting is listed, right-click the printer...
... the scanner. R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I V E R - Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button. If your scanner is USB. 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 - C HECK T H E PRINTER DOCUMENTATION - For a USB printer, ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the following port(s): setting is listed, right-click the printer...
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... T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - D I V E R - No sound from external speakers E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I O N - See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. Turn off . REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Press to eliminate distortion. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE..."Dell Diagnostics" on page 22). Solving Problems 97 NOTE: The...
... T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - D I V E R - No sound from external speakers E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I O N - See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. Turn off . REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Press to eliminate distortion. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE..."Dell Diagnostics" on page 22). Solving Problems 97 NOTE: The...
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... Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on . If you are using a program that the computer turns on page 13. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it is recommended that the light is attached...
... Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on . If you are using a program that the computer turns on page 13. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it is recommended that the light is attached...
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... the monitor, and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - See "Contacting Dell" on page 85. A driver is a program that use the device. Ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ...O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I O N - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. Contact Dell. All devices require a driver program. Each device has its own set of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down -arrow key. If the display is...
... the monitor, and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - See "Contacting Dell" on page 85. A driver is a program that use the device. Ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ...O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I O N - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. Contact Dell. All devices require a driver program. Each device has its own set of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down -arrow key. If the display is...