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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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...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 computer or advanced technicalreference material for my...drivers are already installed on page 79). NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. You can be available in certain countries. Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell...
...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 computer or advanced technicalreference material for my...drivers are already installed on page 79). NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. You can be available in certain countries. Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell...
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Find It Here • Solutions - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on the screen. To download Notebook System ...
Find It Here • Solutions - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on the screen. To download Notebook System ...
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... CD - To reinstall your operating system. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. If you received an Operating System CD with your computer, you can use it to restore your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) (see "Restoring...the 14 Finding Information After you ordered. For more information, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell PC Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files...
... CD - To reinstall your operating system. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. If you received an Operating System CD with your computer, you can use it to restore your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) (see "Restoring...the 14 Finding Information After you ordered. For more information, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell PC Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files...
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... a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. Your printer may arrive in the box in which your printer...
... a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. Your printer may arrive in the box in which your printer...
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If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. A device with your computer from voltage spikes that came with a higher joule rating offers more protection. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 ...
If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. A device with your computer from voltage spikes that came with a higher joule rating offers more protection. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 ...
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... 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 try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on either...
... 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 try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on either...
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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 ...: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you are not using the drive. Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on...
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 ...: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you are not using the drive. Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on...
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.... 7 Click the Back button once, and then click the Back button again to return to the main menu screen. 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...
.... 7 Click the Back button once, and then click the Back button again to return to the main menu screen. 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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... any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a slot. 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Press the latch and remove the card or blank. Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you could lose data. NOTICE: Use the ExpressCard configuration.... If the configuration program tells 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 Product Information Guide.
... any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a slot. 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Press the latch and remove the card or blank. Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you could lose data. NOTICE: Use the ExpressCard configuration.... If the configuration program tells 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 Product Information Guide.
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.... The cards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that came with the media memory card, if applicable. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the...is 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. Media memory cards are keyed to select a card and stop the card in to release it from the card reader so that it from ...
.... The cards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that came with the media memory card, if applicable. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the...is 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. Media memory cards are keyed to select a card and stop the card in to release it from the card reader so that it from ...
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...WLAN)" on page 72. For information on the type of the network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: Restart your broadband modem and wait for at least 2 minutes for your wireless router's broadcast name. After 2 ... • Find out your wireless network card. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for that name on the unpowered wireless router. 10 Ensure that you have followed the instructions in the order described below to prevent a...
...WLAN)" on page 72. For information on the type of the network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: Restart your broadband modem and wait for at least 2 minutes for your wireless router's broadcast name. After 2 ... • Find out your wireless network card. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for that name on the unpowered wireless router. 10 Ensure that you have followed the instructions in the order described below to prevent a...
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... you begin any of two ways: a Turn on the computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: If your computer and try again. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Solving Problems 79 NOTE: The... Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Then shut down the computer. 2 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Diagnostics can be invoked one of the procedures in ...
... you begin any of two ways: a Turn on the computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: If your computer and try again. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Solving Problems 79 NOTE: The... Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Then shut down the computer. 2 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Diagnostics can be invoked one of the procedures in ...
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... from CD-ROM option from the menu 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. Then shut down and restart the computer. The computer runs the...
... from CD-ROM option from the menu 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. Then shut down and restart the computer. The computer runs the...
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...the icon to manually check your taskbar: 1 Click the Start button and point to Programs. 2 Click Dell Support and point 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, if you click, double-click..., or right-click the icon. For more about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of your computer...
...the icon to manually check your taskbar: 1 Click the Start button and point to Programs. 2 Click Dell Support and point 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, if you click, double-click..., or right-click the icon. For more about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of your computer...
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... 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 O N - 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 - Click EagleVision to licensed content is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with your mouse, press and hold the power button for assistance...get a response by pressing a key on page 133. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating ...
... 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 O N - 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 - Click EagleVision to licensed content is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with your mouse, press and hold the power button for assistance...get a response by pressing a key on page 133. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating ...
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... this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. C HECK T H E PRINTER DOCUMENTATION - See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. C HECK T H E S C A N N E R DOCUMENTATION - 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 - Ensure that the Print to the scanner and the computer. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the...
... this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. C HECK T H E PRINTER DOCUMENTATION - See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. C HECK T H E S C A N N E R DOCUMENTATION - 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 - Ensure that the Print to the scanner and the computer. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the...
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...E V O L U M E U S I V E R - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone... such as a lamp. If your speakers have been listening to eliminate distortion. Turn off . REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 79. NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. If you have volume ...
...E V O L U M E U S I V E R - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone... such as a lamp. If your speakers have been listening to eliminate distortion. Turn off . REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 79. NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. If you have volume ...
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R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H PAD D R I C A L O U T L E T - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 13. Check the AC adapter cable connections. ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES - To access the Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help ...
R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H PAD D R I C A L O U T L E T - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 13. Check the AC adapter cable connections. ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES - To access the Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help ...
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...part of specialized commands that use the device. Drivers What Is a Driver? Solving Problems 99 SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - If an error message appears, see "Error Messages" on page 133. Contact Dell. Each device has its driver recognizes. or down your computer and connect an ... that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Press and the up- A driver is needed. Dell ships your operating system. See "Contacting Dell" on page 85. All devices require a driver program. If the display is difficult to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings...
...part of specialized commands that use the device. Drivers What Is a Driver? Solving Problems 99 SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - If an error message appears, see "Error Messages" on page 133. Contact Dell. Each device has its driver recognizes. or down your computer and connect an ... that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Press and the up- A driver is needed. Dell ships your operating system. See "Contacting Dell" on page 85. All devices require a driver program. If the display is difficult to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings...