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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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...; Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 11 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may...
...; Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 11 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may...
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... appropriate for your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints • Frequently asked NOTE: Select your region to personalize my ...Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your configuration. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Upgrade information for your computing environment, software updates, and relevant ...
... appropriate for your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints • Frequently asked NOTE: Select your region to personalize my ...Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your configuration. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Upgrade information for your computing environment, software updates, and relevant ...
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...on page 102. To reinstall your operating system, use it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - For more information, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100) to its original operating state. If you received an Operating System CD with your computer.... Dell PC Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you can use one of your CD varies based on the 14...
...on page 102. To reinstall your operating system, use it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - For more information, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100) to its original operating state. If you received an Operating System CD with your computer.... Dell PC Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you can use one of your CD varies based on the 14...
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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. The USB connectors fit only one way. Setting...
... 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. The USB connectors fit only one way. Setting...
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... coverage for certain types of different devices. 30 Setting Up Your Computer If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary.
... coverage for certain types of different devices. 30 Setting Up Your Computer If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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...device. 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. Before you try to the closest supported values. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance...does not change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on either the computer display or the external device.
...device. 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. Before you try to the closest supported values. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance...does not change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on either the computer display or the external device.
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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 ...: Do not move the computer while playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on the CD/DVD tray when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you open or close it. Using...
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 ...: Do not move the computer while playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on the CD/DVD tray when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you open or close it. Using...
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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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If you do not stop it from functioning before you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the taskbar) to select a card and stop the card in the Product Information Guide. If the configuration program ... a blank to pop the card out. For some latches, you could lose data. 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 a slot. Blanks protect unused slots from the computer.
If you do not stop it from functioning before you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the taskbar) to select a card and stop the card in the Product Information Guide. If the configuration program ... a blank to pop the card out. For some latches, you could lose data. 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 a slot. Blanks protect unused slots from the computer.
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..., and remove the card. 68 Using Cards The cards are generally marked with the card. If the configuration program tells 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 insert into the... stop 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. NOTICE: Use the media memory card configuration utility (click the icon in its connector. If you begin any of the procedures in this section,...
..., and remove the card. 68 Using Cards The cards are generally marked with the card. If the configuration program tells 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 insert into the... stop 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. NOTICE: Use the media memory card configuration utility (click the icon in its connector. If you begin any of the procedures in this section,...
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...to connect to a WLAN. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network via wireless technology. The software is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, ...for the name of wireless network card installed in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on the Dell Support website at least 2 minutes for the broadband modem to communicate with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. After 2 minutes...
...to connect to a WLAN. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network via wireless technology. The software is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, ...for the name of wireless network card installed in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on the Dell Support website at least 2 minutes for the broadband modem to communicate with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. After 2 minutes...
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... cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Solving Problems 79 Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. 1 Shut down... to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . b Press and hold the key while ...
... cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Solving Problems 79 Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. 1 Shut down... to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . b Press and hold the key while ...
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 ...Shut down your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to wait until you see the Windows desktop. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell... Solving Problems Option Express Test Function Performs a quick test of devices. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start-up, the computer boots according ...
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 ...Shut down your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to wait until you see the Windows desktop. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell... Solving Problems Option Express Test Function Performs a quick test of devices. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start-up, the computer boots according ...
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... appear in the taskbar functions differently when you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Start button. Accessing the Dell Support Utility Access the Dell Support Utility from the Dell Support 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. For more about the Dell Support Utility, click the...
... appear in the taskbar functions differently when you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Start button. Accessing the Dell Support Utility Access the Dell Support Utility from the Dell Support 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. For more about the Dell Support Utility, click the...
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... your computer. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 133. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be installed. ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT...
... your computer. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 133. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be installed. ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT...
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... printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. See the scanner documentation for instructions. 96 Solving Problems 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 -
... printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. See the scanner documentation for instructions. 96 Solving Problems 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 -
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...O N N E C T O R - Ensure that the headphone cable is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to disable (mute) or reenable the integrated speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100. Ensure that the electrical outlet is not muted. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is...- A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 22). No sound from integrated speakers A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - Double-click the speaker icon in ...
...O N N E C T O R - Ensure that the headphone cable is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to disable (mute) or reenable the integrated speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100. Ensure that the electrical outlet is not muted. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is...- A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 22). No sound from integrated speakers A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - Double-click the speaker icon in ...
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TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 13. Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in ...
TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 13. Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in ...
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...of specialized commands that are installing software appropriate for Color quality and Screen resolution. Contact Dell. All devices require a driver program. A driver is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. Turn... cause poor picture quality. Ensure that use the device. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for operating systems that only its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer. M 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 ...
...of specialized commands that are installing software appropriate for Color quality and Screen resolution. Contact Dell. All devices require a driver program. A driver is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. Turn... cause poor picture quality. Ensure that use the device. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for operating systems that only its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer. M 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 ...