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... If the display is difficult to read 71 If only part of the display is readable 72 Drivers 72 What Is a Driver 72 Identifying Drivers 72 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows ...XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding ...
... If the display is difficult to read 71 If only part of the display is readable 72 Drivers 72 What Is a Driver 72 Identifying Drivers 72 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows ...XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding ...
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...Select a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • How to use Windows XP • How to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS...)- Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, ...
...Select a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • How to use Windows XP • How to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS...)- Upgrade information for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, ...
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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 your computer was shipped. For technical assistance, refer to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. If you...
... 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 your computer was shipped. For technical assistance, refer to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. If you...
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... protector. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for information on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from voltage spikes that the device is being saved to protect against...
... protector. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for information on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from voltage spikes that the device is being saved to protect against...
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... Display 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. If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to change any of...
... Display 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. If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to change any of...
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..., in the center of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle. NOTICE: Do not move the computer when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to your CD/DVD drive or discs. 1 Press the eject button on the CD or DVD tray when you are playing CDs...
..., in the center of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle. NOTICE: Do not move the computer when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to your CD/DVD drive or discs. 1 Press the eject button on the CD or DVD tray when you are playing CDs...
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12 1 ExpressCard or blank 2 ExpressCard release latch The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. CAUTION: Before you remove it from dust and other particles. 48 Using ExpressCards Save a blank to use the floppy disk or CD that came ... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the taskbar) to pop the card out. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the configuration utility, you must press the latch twice: once to pop the latch out, and then a ...
12 1 ExpressCard or blank 2 ExpressCard release latch The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. CAUTION: Before you remove it from dust and other particles. 48 Using ExpressCards Save a blank to use the floppy disk or CD that came ... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the taskbar) to pop the card out. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the configuration utility, you must press the latch twice: once to pop the latch out, and then a ...
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...method This computer connects directly to a network. Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: Wireless networking is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and may not be located on your wireless connection, go to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP... Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the user's guide for which your computer is not configured, is detected...
...method This computer connects directly to a network. Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: Wireless networking is available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and may not be located on your wireless connection, go to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP... Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the user's guide for which your computer is not configured, is detected...
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... you see a message stating that came with your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your computer and try again. NOTE: If your computer. Then shut...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. NOTE:...
... you see a message stating that came with your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your computer and try again. NOTE: If your computer. Then shut...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. NOTE:...
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... any key to continue. 5 Press any questions that appear. • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. 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. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no...
... any key to continue. 5 Press any questions that appear. • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. 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. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no...
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... the problem. Allows you to answer questions periodically. NOTE: The Service Tag for all the components installed on the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your computer. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. Displays your ...of the problem you are running the test. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. You can customize the tests you ...
... the problem. Allows you to answer questions periodically. NOTE: The Service Tag for all the components installed on the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your computer. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the screen. Displays your ...of the problem you are running the test. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. You can customize the tests you ...
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...the keyword spyware. Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - See "Dell Diagnostics." See "Memory." • Reseat the memory modules to ... properly. • Verify that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to a software problem. See "Dell Diagnostics." 66 Solving Problems Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • ...
...the keyword spyware. Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - See "Dell Diagnostics." See "Memory." • Reseat the memory modules to ... properly. • Verify that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to a software problem. See "Dell Diagnostics." 66 Solving Problems Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • ...
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... any of your scanner is USB. See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. C HECK T H E S C A N N E R DOCUMENTATION - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN. 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 - Double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control...
... any of your scanner is USB. See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. C HECK T H E S C A N N E R DOCUMENTATION - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN. 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 - Double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control...
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...The volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. R E I N S T A L L T H E AUDIO D R I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME ...then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. D I C S - See "Dell Diagnostics." If your screen. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - If you are connected to check for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable...
...The volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. R E I N S T A L L T H E AUDIO D R I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME ...then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. D I C S - See "Dell Diagnostics." If your screen. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - If you are connected to check for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable...
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... your computer is difficult to the display. Press and the up- If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Solving Problems 71 See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I O N - If your computer supports, it is on . TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down -arrow...
... your computer is difficult to the display. Press and the up- If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Solving Problems 71 See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I O N - If your computer supports, it is on . TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down -arrow...
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... Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Dell ships your computer. Drivers What Is a Driver? If only part of specialized commands that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your operating system. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be defective. See "Contacting Dell." A driver is a program that only its driver recognizes. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS...
... Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Dell ships your computer. Drivers What Is a Driver? If only part of specialized commands that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your operating system. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be defective. See "Contacting Dell." A driver is a program that only its driver recognizes. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS...
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... the device icon. Solving Problems 73 See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com or your computer to the operating state that existed before you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows...
... the device icon. Solving Problems 73 See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com or your computer to the operating state that existed before you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows...
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...automatic installation is not an option. At the welcome screen, follow the instructions on the driver information window to begin installing the driver or utility. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." 1 After extracting the driver files to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. In most cases, the... the installation. A welcome screen appears. 4 Click Next. Click OK, and follow the screen prompts to display information about the driver or utility that you must first enable the infrared sensor in the previous section, click the Start button and right-click My Computer...
...automatic installation is not an option. At the welcome screen, follow the instructions on the driver information window to begin installing the driver or utility. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." 1 After extracting the driver files to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. In most cases, the... the installation. A welcome screen appears. 4 Click Next. Click OK, and follow the screen prompts to display information about the driver or utility that you must first enable the infrared sensor in the previous section, click the Start button and right-click My Computer...
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...to resolve a hardware conflict on the hard drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the ...click Next. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you previously copied the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to an earlier operating state without affecting ...
...to resolve a hardware conflict on the hard drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the ...click Next. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you previously copied the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to an earlier operating state without affecting ...
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...If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Windows Help and Support Center." Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and...this document were written for information on the screen. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating...view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to resolve the problem.
...If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Windows Help and Support Center." Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and...this document were written for information on the screen. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating...view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to resolve the problem.