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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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... information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty ... Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100) or to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • ...
... information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty ... Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100) or to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • ...
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... asked NOTE: Select your configuration. and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer.... Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- support.dell.com from the icon in the taskbar. To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support...
... asked NOTE: Select your configuration. and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer.... Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- support.dell.com from the icon in the taskbar. To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support...
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... the devices that came with your computer. If you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 102. After you received an Operating System CD with your computer. • ...Operating System CD - To reinstall your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your operating system, use it to restore your operating system. NOTE: The color of the following methods: ...
... the devices that came with your computer. If you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 102. After you received an Operating System CD with your computer. • ...Operating System CD - To reinstall your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your operating system, use it to restore your operating system. NOTE: The color of the following methods: ...
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... not come with a printer cable, so if you purchased 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. Your printer may arrive in the box in...
... not come with a printer cable, so if you purchased 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. Your printer may arrive in the box in...
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... after power interruptions. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Compare joule ratings to your printer. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. 30 Setting Up Your...
... after power interruptions. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Compare joule ratings to your printer. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. 30 Setting Up Your...
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...• Press and the up - If your portable computer or docking device. Using the Display 33 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 ... 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. Switching the Video Image When you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached...
...• Press and the up - If your portable computer or docking device. Using the Display 33 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 ... 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. Switching the Video Image When you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached...
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... spindle. NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. 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...
... spindle. NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. 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...
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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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... stop it from the computer. 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. NOTICE: Use the ExpressCard configuration utility (click the icon in the taskbar) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. For some latches, you to select...
... stop it from the computer. 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. NOTICE: Use the ExpressCard configuration utility (click the icon in the taskbar) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. For some latches, you to select...
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...are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If the configuration program tells you do not force the card. If you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that came with the top side of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide... 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. The cards are generally marked with the media memory card, if applicable. If you encounter too much resistance, do not stop the card ...
...are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. If the configuration program tells you do not force the card. If you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that came with the top side of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide... 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. The cards are generally marked with the media memory card, if applicable. If you encounter too much resistance, do not stop the card ...
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Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the name of wireless network card installed in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on page 70. 72 Setting ... your wireless router. • Configure your wireless router and wait for at least 2 minutes for connecting to step 12. 12 Turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that name on your wireless router to internal cards...
Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the name of wireless network card installed in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on page 70. 72 Setting ... your wireless router. • Configure your wireless router and wait for at least 2 minutes for connecting to step 12. 12 Turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that name on your wireless router to internal cards...
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... the boot menu and press . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Solving Problems 79 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer cannot display... ways: a Turn on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Microsoft® Windows...
... the boot menu and press . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Solving Problems 79 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer cannot display... ways: a Turn on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Microsoft® Windows...
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... successfully, you want to run. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you... of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to the next test, press ;
... successfully, you want to run. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you... of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to the next test, press ;
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... asked questions • Learn more information about the Dell Support Utility • Turn the Dell Support Utility off Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Double-click the icon to Dell Support Settings. 3 Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar or from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the... tests are completed, close the Main Menu screen. NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is not available from the Start menu. If the Dell Support icon does not appear in the taskbar ...
... asked questions • Learn more information about the Dell Support Utility • Turn the Dell Support Utility off Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Double-click the icon to Dell Support Settings. 3 Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar or from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the... tests are completed, close the Main Menu screen. NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is not available from the Start menu. If the Dell Support icon does not appear in the taskbar ...
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... MEDIA FILES - You can access licensed files in some graphics cards to reduce processor requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of the Dell MediaDirect screen to run the software. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - •...Licensed music and video files have a lock icon next to it. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - See "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 133.
... MEDIA FILES - You can access licensed files in some graphics cards to reduce processor requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of the Dell MediaDirect screen to run the software. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - •...Licensed music and video files have a lock icon next to it. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - See "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 133.
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... View installed printers or fax printers. See the scanner documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the Print to the scanner and the computer. 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 S C A N N E R DOCUMENTATION - UNLOCK THE SCANNER - For a parallel printer, ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port).
... View installed printers or fax printers. See the scanner documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the Print to the scanner and the computer. 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 S C A N N E R DOCUMENTATION - UNLOCK THE SCANNER - For a parallel printer, ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port).
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... O) D R I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. If your speakers have been listening to eliminate distortion. Turn off . See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. No sound from integrated speakers A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - No sound...the safety instructions in the lower-right corner of your screen. REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - Double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. Press to the...
... O) D R I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. If your speakers have been listening to eliminate distortion. Turn off . See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. No sound from integrated speakers A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - No sound...the safety instructions in the lower-right corner of your screen. REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - Double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. Press to the...
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... display. 98 Solving Problems If your computer is recommended that the light is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button...
... display. 98 Solving Problems If your computer is recommended that the light is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button...
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... programs that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Contact Dell. A driver is a program that use the device. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other appliances. Ensure that only ... U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I T O R - If only part of specialized commands that you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. Each device has its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for your computer and connect...
... programs that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Contact Dell. A driver is a program that use the device. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other appliances. Ensure that only ... U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I T O R - If only part of specialized commands that you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. Each device has its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for your computer and connect...