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... material for my computer • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your User's Guide) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities Disc" on your disc to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall...
... material for my computer • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your User's Guide) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities Disc" on your disc to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall...
Quick Reference Guide
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...8226; Downloads - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Troubleshooting hints Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for your region or business online courses, frequently asked segment to view the appropriate support ...support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - What Are You Looking For? Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 8 Quick Reference Guide Find It Here • Solutions - support.dell.com and tips, articles from technicians, and ...
...8226; Downloads - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Troubleshooting hints Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for your region or business online courses, frequently asked segment to view the appropriate support ...support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - What Are You Looking For? Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 8 Quick Reference Guide Find It Here • Solutions - support.dell.com and tips, articles from technicians, and ...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Utility from the icon in the • How to add user accounts for different computer for your 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag and click Go, or select your PC by System Utilities, click Notebook System Software, and click ...time health scans of accessing the Welcome Center is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your operating system and support for your Dell computer. Another another computer method of your selections. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - You can people choose to have it...
... Utility from the icon in the • How to add user accounts for different computer for your 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag and click Go, or select your PC by System Utilities, click Notebook System Software, and click ...time health scans of accessing the Welcome Center is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your operating system and support for your Dell computer. Another another computer method of your selections. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - You can people choose to have it...
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Your operating system product key label is located on your computer. Quick Reference Guide 11 After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers for example, from one computer to another-for the devices that your operating system, use your disc varies based on your computer. Setting...
Your operating system product key label is located on your computer. Quick Reference Guide 11 After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers for example, from one computer to another-for the devices that your operating system, use your disc varies based on your computer. Setting...
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...CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista ...HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold ...
...CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista ...HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold ...
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... is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on the computer. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities disc. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is recommended that you print these procedures before you contact...
... is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on the computer. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities disc. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is recommended that you print these procedures before you contact...
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... too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you want to run. 32 Quick Reference Guide Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities Disc 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you receive...
... too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you want to run. 32 Quick Reference Guide Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities Disc 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you receive...
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...may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities disc, remove the disc. 5 When the tests are running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device... list in the left pane of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. Tab ...
...may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities disc, remove the disc. 5 When the tests are running the Dell Diagnostics from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device... list in the left pane of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. Tab ...
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... C computer crashes, 29-30 stops responding, 29 D Dell Diagnostics, 30 Dell support site, 8 diagnostics Dell, 30 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 8 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 documentation (continued) User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 Drivers and Utilities disc Dell Diagnostics, 30 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 30 hibernate mode, 25 I installing parts turning...
... C computer crashes, 29-30 stops responding, 29 D Dell Diagnostics, 30 Dell support site, 8 diagnostics Dell, 30 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 8 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 documentation (continued) User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 Drivers and Utilities disc Dell Diagnostics, 30 E End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics information, 6 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 30 hibernate mode, 25 I installing parts turning...
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... disc, 10 P power hibernate mode, 25 standby mode, 24 problems blue screen, 30 computer crashes, 29-30 computer stops responding, 29 Dell Diagnostics, 30 general, 29 program crashes, 29 program stops responding, 29 software, 29-30 Product Information Guide, 6 Q QuickSet Help, 10... 6 Service Tag, 7 software problems, 29-30 standby mode about, 24 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc, 32 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 31 support website, 8 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 30 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows 2000 hibernate mode,...
... disc, 10 P power hibernate mode, 25 standby mode, 24 problems blue screen, 30 computer crashes, 29-30 computer stops responding, 29 Dell Diagnostics, 30 general, 29 program crashes, 29 program stops responding, 29 software, 29-30 Product Information Guide, 6 Q QuickSet Help, 10... 6 Service Tag, 7 software problems, 29-30 standby mode about, 24 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc, 32 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 31 support website, 8 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 30 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows 2000 hibernate mode,...
User's Guide
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When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 103 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 103 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities Media 104 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 105 Dell Support Utility 107 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 107 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 107 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 108 Solving Problems 108 Drive...
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 103 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 103 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities Media 104 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 105 Dell Support Utility 107 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 107 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 107 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 108 Solving Problems 108 Drive...
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... What Is a Driver 127 Identifying Drivers 127 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 128 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating Systems 131 Restoring Your Operating System 131 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 132 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 134 Using...
... What Is a Driver 127 Identifying Drivers 127 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 128 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating Systems 131 Restoring Your Operating System 131 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 132 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 134 Using...
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...It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers and Utilities Media • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 128) or to your computer ... with your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. NOTE: Additional information may not ship with your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be found at support...
...It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers and Utilities Media • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 128) or to your computer ... with your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. NOTE: Additional information may not ship with your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be found at support...
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...Service and support - NSS is necessary for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your selections. 16 Finding Information Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- What Are You Looking For? Troubleshooting ... the updates appropriate for your configuration, providing critical updates for your operating system and support for correct 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your computer, you reinstall the operating system for components, such as the memory, hard drive,...
...Service and support - NSS is necessary for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your selections. 16 Finding Information Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- What Are You Looking For? Troubleshooting ... the updates appropriate for your configuration, providing critical updates for your operating system and support for correct 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your computer, you reinstall the operating system for components, such as the memory, hard drive,...
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..." on page 131). Your operating system product key label is already installed on page 15). To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. NOTE: The color of your operating system media varies according to reinstall my operating system...
..." on page 131). Your operating system product key label is already installed on page 15). To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. NOTE: The color of your operating system media varies according to reinstall my operating system...
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... and Screen resolution. In pan mode, the entire video image cannot be installed. You can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 4 Click How do I get the best display? for .... To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be displayed at one time, and the taskbar that is using. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for further instructions. ...
... and Screen resolution. In pan mode, the entire video image cannot be installed. You can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 4 Click How do I get the best display? for .... To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be displayed at one time, and the taskbar that is using. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for further instructions. ...
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... current track. Play. Fast reverse. NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to copy CDs, see the Drivers and Utilities media (the Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not be available for your computer. Eject. Go to the previous title...
... current track. Play. Fast reverse. NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to copy CDs, see the Drivers and Utilities media (the Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not be available for your computer. Eject. Go to the previous title...
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If your computer has a DVD drive. Using Multimedia 77 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 ...
If your computer has a DVD drive. Using Multimedia 77 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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... your router's broadcast name is installed in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 81. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility Setting Up...
... your router's broadcast name is installed in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 81. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility Setting Up...
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Your computer does not support the use of an adapter. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Check the card orientation and try again. If the configuration program tells you to be in the in position before you encounter too much resistance,... ExpressCard: NOTE: Your computer supports a 34-mm ExpressCard only with the use of the card facing up. The latch may need to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with its orientation symbol pointing into the PC Card/ExpressCard slot and the top side of 54...
Your computer does not support the use of an adapter. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Check the card orientation and try again. If the configuration program tells you to be in the in position before you encounter too much resistance,... ExpressCard: NOTE: Your computer supports a 34-mm ExpressCard only with the use of the card facing up. The latch may need to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with its orientation symbol pointing into the PC Card/ExpressCard slot and the top side of 54...