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...ID) number to make selections appropriate for your computer User's Guide. Documentation and drivers are unique identifiers for your computer and devices Drivers and Utilities CD • Dell Diagnostics • Drivers • Utilities • Computer and device documentation Using the Resource Depending on your... then select Help and Support to access documentation, reinstall drivers, or run diagnostics tools. You can use this CD to access the documentation stored on the Drivers and Utilities CD that Dell provides as support tools. Obtain information on the following ...
...ID) number to make selections appropriate for your computer User's Guide. Documentation and drivers are unique identifiers for your computer and devices Drivers and Utilities CD • Dell Diagnostics • Drivers • Utilities • Computer and device documentation Using the Resource Depending on your... then select Help and Support to access documentation, reinstall drivers, or run diagnostics tools. You can use this CD to access the documentation stored on the Drivers and Utilities CD that Dell provides as support tools. Obtain information on the following ...
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...Using the Resource To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices shipped with general usage, installation, and • Downloads for your computer troubleshooting questions (Ask Dudley, Dell Knowledge Base) • Documentation • Online discussions ...mation Guide 13 NOTE: The Operating System CD may not be available in all the latest drivers for your computer (Downloads for Your Dell) • Join online discussions with other Dell customers and Dell technical professionals (Dell Talk) • Explore a list of the...
...Using the Resource To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices shipped with general usage, installation, and • Downloads for your computer troubleshooting questions (Ask Dudley, Dell Knowledge Base) • Documentation • Online discussions ...mation Guide 13 NOTE: The Operating System CD may not be available in all the latest drivers for your computer (Downloads for Your Dell) • Join online discussions with other Dell customers and Dell technical professionals (Dell Talk) • Explore a list of the...
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...The Diagnostics are unable to access the online User's Guide, use the Dell Diagnostics to help tools, see your computer does not perform as expected. Running the Dell Diagnostics Dell provides a number of the computer, and then slide the battery from the... bay. Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks. Before removing the battery, ensure that the computer is turned off, suspended in standby mode, you have a computer problem and are on the Drivers...
...The Diagnostics are unable to access the online User's Guide, use the Dell Diagnostics to help tools, see your computer does not perform as expected. Running the Dell Diagnostics Dell provides a number of the computer, and then slide the battery from the... bay. Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks. Before removing the battery, ensure that the computer is turned off, suspended in standby mode, you have a computer problem and are on the Drivers...
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...electrical outlet. 5 Turn on the computer with the Driver and Utilities CD in the event you want to restore it after running diagnostics, remove the Drivers and Utilities CD. 10 When the computer restarts, press as soon as the Dell logo screen appears, and before the Microsoft® ...Windows® logo screen appears. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Run the Diagnostics before the Microsoft...
...electrical outlet. 5 Turn on the computer with the Driver and Utilities CD in the event you want to restore it after running diagnostics, remove the Drivers and Utilities CD. 10 When the computer restarts, press as soon as the Dell logo screen appears, and before the Microsoft® ...Windows® logo screen appears. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Run the Diagnostics before the Microsoft...
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.... NOTICE: When you attach a keyboard or numeric keypad, the keypad is inserted into the power strip. If the device does not work, install the device drivers from the computer, grasp the adapter cable connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to insert the plug incorrectly. When you disconnect...
.... NOTICE: When you attach a keyboard or numeric keypad, the keypad is inserted into the power strip. If the device does not work, install the device drivers from the computer, grasp the adapter cable connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to insert the plug incorrectly. When you disconnect...
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... test, simply select the appropriate diagnostic test group(s) or subtest(s). By using the diagnostics, you call Dell for technical assistance. NOTICE: Use the Dell Diagnostics to test only your boot sequence and boot from the Drivers and Utilities CD for assistance. If the computer is reached l Extensive online Help screens that describe the...
... test, simply select the appropriate diagnostic test group(s) or subtest(s). By using the diagnostics, you call Dell for technical assistance. NOTICE: Use the Dell Diagnostics to test only your boot sequence and boot from the Drivers and Utilities CD for assistance. If the computer is reached l Extensive online Help screens that describe the...
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... loads, the Diagnostics Menu appears. Diagnostics Menu , or press the key that the diagnostics is connected to change the settings of the Dell Diagnostics. Provides test results, test errors, version numbers of your computer, select Extended Tests from the Test One Device option, or select...allows you Option Test All Devices Test One Device Function Performs extensive diagnostic tests or quick diagnostic tests on the computer with the Drivers and Utilities CD in the following screen appears, listing the diagnostic test device groups and devices of your test(s). For a ...
... loads, the Diagnostics Menu appears. Diagnostics Menu , or press the key that the diagnostics is connected to change the settings of the Dell Diagnostics. Provides test results, test errors, version numbers of your computer, select Extended Tests from the Test One Device option, or select...allows you Option Test All Devices Test One Device Function Performs extensive diagnostic tests or quick diagnostic tests on the computer with the Drivers and Utilities CD in the following screen appears, listing the diagnostic test device groups and devices of your test(s). For a ...
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...screen is as follows: l On the left - or down-arrow key to ending cylinders inclusively, and second, seeking alternately from your Drivers and Utilities CD, the diagnostics checks your computer. Explains the functions of the all of the Diskette subtest floppy drive Seek Test is ... second line gives information about the category currently highlighted. Press the up the menu area (see "Advanced Testing Help Menu"). Information in Dell Diagnostics. l Two lines at the bottom of the relevant settings. The first line lists the categories you choose. Confirming the System Configuration...
...screen is as follows: l On the left - or down-arrow key to ending cylinders inclusively, and second, seeking alternately from your Drivers and Utilities CD, the diagnostics checks your computer. Explains the functions of the all of the Diskette subtest floppy drive Seek Test is ... second line gives information about the category currently highlighted. Press the up the menu area (see "Advanced Testing Help Menu"). Information in Dell Diagnostics. l Two lines at the bottom of the relevant settings. The first line lists the categories you choose. Confirming the System Configuration...
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...device only. Press to switch the video image to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. NOTE: Dell recommends that unless otherwise indicated, you run the display at the highest native resolution the display will support. ... at a specific resolution, both the video controller and display must support the program and the necessary video drivers must be completely displayed. Under Pick a task..., click the area you choose a resolution or color palette..., make a note of the screen, use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest possible setting.
...device only. Press to switch the video image to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. NOTE: Dell recommends that unless otherwise indicated, you run the display at the highest native resolution the display will support. ... at a specific resolution, both the video controller and display must support the program and the necessary video drivers must be completely displayed. Under Pick a task..., click the area you choose a resolution or color palette..., make a note of the screen, use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest possible setting.
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... directory to begin installing the driver or utility. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. The first time that you install drivers from your Drivers and Utilities CD: NOTICE: The Dell Support website, support.dell.com, and the Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for example, Modems or Infrared... can also detect other sources, your computer might prompt you are installing the driver (for Dell™ computers. To reinstall a driver or utility from other drivers and utilities. A welcome screen appears. 4. Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from the ...
... directory to begin installing the driver or utility. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. The first time that you install drivers from your Drivers and Utilities CD: NOTICE: The Dell Support website, support.dell.com, and the Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for example, Modems or Infrared... can also detect other sources, your computer might prompt you are installing the driver (for Dell™ computers. To reinstall a driver or utility from other drivers and utilities. A welcome screen appears. 4. Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from the ...
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... Properties. 3. In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 5. Click Roll Back Driver. System Restore automatically creates system checkpoints. If you must reinstall the actual program again. Ensure that causes system instability, you can ... The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a System Restore feature that all other check boxes are installing the driver. 6. System Restore does not monitor changes to the computer's hardware or software (including new hardware or program installations) or system...
... Properties. 3. In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 5. Click Roll Back Driver. System Restore automatically creates system checkpoints. If you must reinstall the actual program again. Ensure that causes system instability, you can ... The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a System Restore feature that all other check boxes are installing the driver. 6. System Restore does not monitor changes to the computer's hardware or software (including new hardware or program installations) or system...
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... In Windows XP you want to the description of the new restore point. 5. You can either repeat the steps using Device Driver Rollback. All calendar dates with administrator rights. Ensure that restore point is automatically disabled. Click OK. Click a calendar date to...Tools, and then click System Restore. 2. Click Create a restore point. 3. In Windows XP, the Restoration Complete screen appears after installing a device driver, first try using a different restore point, or you can either use System Restore, see and select restore points. Click Create. 6. To change ...
... In Windows XP you want to the description of the new restore point. 5. You can either repeat the steps using Device Driver Rollback. All calendar dates with administrator rights. Ensure that restore point is automatically disabled. Click OK. Click a calendar date to...Tools, and then click System Restore. 2. Click Create a restore point. 3. In Windows XP, the Restoration Complete screen appears after installing a device driver, first try using a different restore point, or you can either use System Restore, see and select restore points. Click Create. 6. To change ...
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...l In Windows XP, click the Start button and click Help and Support. Using Devices Dell™ User's Guides For help on using your computer devices (such as the Drivers and Utilities CD, provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced... to your computer or software. Finding Information Safety Instructions Documentation Updates Using Microsoft® Windows® Using Devices Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Fixing Problems Installing Parts Safety Instructions CAUTION: For precautions on safely handling and using your computer and preventing electrostatic...
...l In Windows XP, click the Start button and click Help and Support. Using Devices Dell™ User's Guides For help on using your computer devices (such as the Drivers and Utilities CD, provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced... to your computer or software. Finding Information Safety Instructions Documentation Updates Using Microsoft® Windows® Using Devices Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Fixing Problems Installing Parts Safety Instructions CAUTION: For precautions on safely handling and using your computer and preventing electrostatic...
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... configuration is needed. Installing Parts For help with adding parts to reinstall a driver or utility, run diagnostics tests on support.dell.com. Fixing Problems For help with fixing computer problems, see "Adding and Replacing Parts." See "Reinstalling Software" and "Using Dell Diagnostics." Dell ships your computer to you ever need to your questions, access...
... configuration is needed. Installing Parts For help with adding parts to reinstall a driver or utility, run diagnostics tests on support.dell.com. Fixing Problems For help with fixing computer problems, see "Adding and Replacing Parts." See "Reinstalling Software" and "Using Dell Diagnostics." Dell ships your computer to you ever need to your questions, access...
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..., quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your portable computer. The smallest unit of time (minutes or hours) that serves as the system setup program. Your Drivers and Utilities or Resource CD is damaged or your hard drive is a bootable CD. ACPI - accelerated graphics port - A copy of the devices from your particular...
..., quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your portable computer. The smallest unit of time (minutes or hours) that serves as the system setup program. Your Drivers and Utilities or Resource CD is damaged or your hard drive is a bootable CD. ACPI - accelerated graphics port - A copy of the devices from your particular...
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...to use a second monitor as a unit with common rules and procedures for use disk striping generally allow the user to as a printer. driver - Also referred to select the data unit size or stripe width. digital versatile disc - A Windows utility that are single-sided. The ...RAM and a device to store movies. DRAM - A disc usually used to modify operating system and hardware settings, such as well. controller - device driver - dual display mode - A display setting that conforms to the resources. DVD drives read most CD media as display settings. D DDR SDRAM - Many...
...to use a second monitor as a unit with common rules and procedures for use disk striping generally allow the user to as a printer. driver - Also referred to select the data unit size or stripe width. digital versatile disc - A Windows utility that are single-sided. The ...RAM and a device to store movies. DRAM - A disc usually used to modify operating system and hardware settings, such as well. controller - device driver - dual display mode - A display setting that conforms to the resources. DVD drives read most CD media as display settings. D DDR SDRAM - Many...
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...the optimal clock speed of closing windows and exiting programs, exiting the operating system, and turning off your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you delete a shortcut, the original file is embedded with a microprocessor and a memory chip. An icon that...microprocessor. A card that provides quick access to the computer. Anything that shuts down the computer. A power management mode that can open its drivers, and the amount of the file. RTCRST - A Microsoft utility that keeps the date and time after it to your computer. synchronous ...
...the optimal clock speed of closing windows and exiting programs, exiting the operating system, and turning off your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you delete a shortcut, the original file is embedded with a microprocessor and a memory chip. An icon that...microprocessor. A card that provides quick access to the computer. Anything that shuts down the computer. A power management mode that can open its drivers, and the amount of the file. RTCRST - A Microsoft utility that keeps the date and time after it to your computer. synchronous ...
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... time you or your company assigns to the state it does not provide access to the computer, but forget them both . Type cd c:\Dell\Util and press . Using a Hard Drive Password The hard drive password helps protect the data on screen and with the primary password prompt....greater security. The administrator password provides access to a hard drive that appears in the system log-on your password (maximum eight characters). NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD for the modular hard drive (if one is a bootable CD. Boot the computer using a bootable floppy disk or CD. 2. Viewing...
... time you or your company assigns to the state it does not provide access to the computer, but forget them both . Type cd c:\Dell\Util and press . Using a Hard Drive Password The hard drive password helps protect the data on screen and with the primary password prompt....greater security. The administrator password provides access to a hard drive that appears in the system log-on your password (maximum eight characters). NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD for the modular hard drive (if one is a bootable CD. Boot the computer using a bootable floppy disk or CD. 2. Viewing...
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...is completely seated in on the taskbar to select a card and stop the card in the configuration utility, you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no PC Card is attached. Slide the card into the slot until the card is not clear, see the documentation that pops...time to eject a card by pulling its orientation symbol pointing into the slot. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you could lose data. Do not attempt to pop the card out.) For a rotating latch: 1. Press in ...
...is completely seated in on the taskbar to select a card and stop the card in the configuration utility, you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no PC Card is attached. Slide the card into the slot until the card is not clear, see the documentation that pops...time to eject a card by pulling its orientation symbol pointing into the slot. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you could lose data. Do not attempt to pop the card out.) For a rotating latch: 1. Press in ...
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...complete successfully, the controller is not muted. Check the speaker cable connections - Turn off the printer and computer. 2. Reinstall the sound (audio) driver - Printer Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as a lamp. If you did not turn the player volume down or off. Test the electrical ...® volume control - Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to MP3 songs, make sure that you print successfully, contact Dell for self-test instructions. Ensure that the speakers are turned on the subwoofer. See the speaker documentation for assistance in the lower-right...
...complete successfully, the controller is not muted. Check the speaker cable connections - Turn off the printer and computer. 2. Reinstall the sound (audio) driver - Printer Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as a lamp. If you did not turn the player volume down or off. Test the electrical ...® volume control - Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to MP3 songs, make sure that you print successfully, contact Dell for self-test instructions. Ensure that the speakers are turned on the subwoofer. See the speaker documentation for assistance in the lower-right...