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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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...computer. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 11 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be... can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer. Readme files may not ship with your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). You can...
...computer. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 11 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be... can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer. Readme files may not ship with your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79). You can...
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... order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; online courses; Computer documentation, details on the screen. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- The software automatically ...of 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 correct operation of your operating system and support for your computing environment, ...
... order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; online courses; Computer documentation, details on the screen. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- The software automatically ...of 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 correct operation of your operating system and support for your computing environment, ...
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...reinstall your operating system, use one of your CD varies based on your operating system. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer, you can use it to its original ...operating state. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to restore your computer. For more information, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 102. ...
...reinstall your operating system, use one of your CD varies based on your operating system. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer, you can use it to its original ...operating state. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to restore your computer. For more information, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 102. ...
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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. Printer Cable Your printer connects to the USB...
... 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. Printer Cable Your printer connects to the USB...
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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.
... 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.
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...Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you attach to your portable computer or docking device. or down -arrow key to decrease brightness ...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 start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on...
...Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you attach to your portable computer or docking device. or down -arrow key to decrease brightness ...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 start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on...
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... CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on the CD/DVD tray when you open or close it. 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... the disc, label side up, in certain countries). 4 Push the tray back into the drive. Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. Using Multimedia Playing CDs or DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down on the front of the...
... CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on the CD/DVD tray when you open or close it. 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... the disc, label side up, in certain countries). 4 Push the tray back into the drive. Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. Using Multimedia Playing CDs or DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down on the front of the...
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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 ...
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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... utility (click the icon in the taskbar) to select a card and stop the card in the configuration utility, you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. Save a blank to pop the card out. 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 must press the latch twice: once ...
... utility (click the icon in the taskbar) to select a card and stop the card in the configuration utility, you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. Save a blank to pop the card out. 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 must press the latch twice: once ...
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... 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. Media memory cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. The cards are generally marked with the card. If you 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 release it from ...
... 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. Media memory cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion. The cards are generally marked with the card. If you 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 release it from ...
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... • Establish communication between your computer and your wireless router. • Configure your broadband modem and wait for at support.dell.com. Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: Before you have followed the instructions in order to stabilize. For information on... instructions in your computer and then search for the wireless router to stabilize. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to communicate with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Verify the type of your router's broadcast name is...
... • Establish communication between your computer and your wireless router. • Configure your broadband modem and wait for at support.dell.com. Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: Before you have followed the instructions in order to stabilize. For information on... instructions in your computer and then search for the wireless router to stabilize. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to communicate with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Verify the type of your router's broadcast name is...
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...the safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Solving Problems 79 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer, ...perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on the computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer...
...the safety instructions in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Solving Problems 79 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer, ...perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on the computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer...
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... minutes and requires no interaction on your hard drive. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; 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.... Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for one time only. Run Express Test first...
... minutes and requires no interaction on your hard drive. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; 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.... Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for one time only. Run Express Test first...
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...self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the Dell Support screen. 82 Solving Problems 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. Use this support utility for the Dell Support Utility • View frequently asked questions • ...
...self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the Dell Support screen. 82 Solving Problems 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. Use this support utility for the Dell Support Utility • View frequently asked questions • ...
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... a lock icon next to use a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ratios. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 133. icon at least 8 to run the software. Click EagleVision to them...
... a lock icon next to use a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ratios. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 133. icon at least 8 to run the software. Click EagleVision to them...
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... IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click View installed printers or fax printers. 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 scanner cables are securely connected to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port).
... IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click View installed printers or fax printers. 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 scanner cables are securely connected to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port).
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... is turned up and that the electrical outlet is not muted. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O) D R I N G K E Y B O A R.... No sound from the speakers is not muted. A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 22). Turn off . R U N T H E D ELL D IAGNOSTICS - Solving...
... is turned up and that the electrical outlet is not muted. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O) D R I N G K E Y B O A R.... No sound from the speakers is not muted. A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 22). Turn off . R U N T H E D ELL D IAGNOSTICS - Solving...
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... PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. 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 BATTERY - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on . Ensure that the computer turns on the computer...
... PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. 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 BATTERY - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on . Ensure that the computer turns on the computer...
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... specialized commands that only its own set of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down -arrow key. See "Contacting Dell" on your computer. Contact Dell. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be defective. SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain...
... specialized commands that only its own set of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down -arrow key. See "Contacting Dell" on your computer. Contact Dell. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be defective. SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain...