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NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for your 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag and click Go, or select your Product Type and Product Model and click Confirm. 3 Click the plus sign (+) by ...placing a check in the taskbar. • How to find information about my Windows Welcome Center computer and its components The Windows Welcome Center •...
NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for your 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag and click Go, or select your Product Type and Product Model and click Confirm. 3 Click the plus sign (+) by ...placing a check in the taskbar. • How to find information about my Windows Welcome Center computer and its components The Windows Welcome Center •...
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...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 ...; If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in the Product Information Guide. 30 Quick... FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen.
...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 ...; If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in the Product Information Guide. 30 Quick... FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen.
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...operating system logo appears, continue to a docking device (docked), undock it. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities disc. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your computer. Quick Reference Guide 31 Select..."Lockups and Software Problems" on page 29 and run the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive. It is connected to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. When to an electrical outlet. 4 The Dell Diagnostics can be invoked in one of your computer and try ...
...operating system logo appears, continue to a docking device (docked), undock it. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities disc. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your computer. Quick Reference Guide 31 Select..."Lockups and Software Problems" on page 29 and run the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive. It is connected to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. When to an electrical outlet. 4 The Dell Diagnostics can be invoked in one of your computer and try ...
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...wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to run. 32 Quick Reference Guide If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select...-ROM option from the menu that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities Disc 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2 Shut down your hard drive. NOTE: The next steps change the...
...wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to run. 32 Quick Reference Guide If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select...-ROM option from the menu that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities Disc 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2 Shut down your hard drive. NOTE: The next steps change the...
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... 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 off your computer, 16 L labels Microsoft Windows, 7 Service...
... 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 off your computer, 16 L labels Microsoft Windows, 7 Service...
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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,...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, 25 standby mode, 24 36 Index
...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,...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, 25 standby mode, 24 36 Index
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... 14 Reinstalling Software 127 Drivers 127 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...
... 14 Reinstalling Software 127 Drivers 127 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...
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... "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 15). To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media (see "Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License Label" on page 131). NOTE: The color of your operating system media varies...
... "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 15). To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media (see "Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License Label" on page 131). NOTE: The color of your operating system media varies...
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In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of text and change , or under Resolution, slide the slide bar .... As you want to change the appearance of 54 Using the Display To display a program at the bottom of images on the screen. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click the area...
In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of text and change , or under Resolution, slide the slide bar .... As you want to change the appearance of 54 Using the Display To display a program at the bottom of images on the screen. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click the area...
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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 Close. 6 Click OK. If your computer has a DVD ...
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 Close. 6 Click OK. If your computer has a DVD ...
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...diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and ...restart the computer. 104 Troubleshooting When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 149). NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows...
...diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and ...restart the computer. 104 Troubleshooting When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 149). NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows...
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...Troubleshooting A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for... an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - ...
...Troubleshooting A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for... an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - ...
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.... See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. See the scanner documentation for instructions. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A...media players may override the Windows volume setting. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→...If the scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. U ...
.... See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. See the scanner documentation for instructions. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A...media players may override the Windows volume setting. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→...If the scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. U ...
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See "Drivers" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to check for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. Sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen ...
See "Drivers" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to check for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. Sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen ...
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... mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Windows Help and Support" on . See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the system setup program lists the correct device...
... mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Windows Help and Support" on . See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the system setup program lists the correct device...
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... Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you experience a problem with any other programs that are installing software appropriate for operating systems that use the...
... Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you experience a problem with any other programs that are installing software appropriate for operating systems that use the...
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... enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 128 Reinstalling Software Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If you may appear. otherwise, contact your administrator to continue...
... enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 128 Reinstalling Software Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If you may appear. otherwise, contact your administrator to continue...
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... screen, click Next and wait for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you run the CD/DVD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer to install setup files.... Click OK, and follow the screen prompts to display the CD/DVD contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. A link or links appear(s) for...
... screen, click Next and wait for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you run the CD/DVD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer to install setup files.... Click OK, and follow the screen prompts to display the CD/DVD contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. A link or links appear(s) for...
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... to your hard drive as described in system setup (see "System Setup Program" on the driver information window to display the files associated with the driver installation. otherwise, contact your computer. If you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; following subsections, or click Extract, follow...
... to your hard drive as described in system setup (see "System Setup Program" on the driver information window to display the files associated with the driver installation. otherwise, contact your computer. If you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; following subsections, or click Extract, follow...
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... Troubleshooter to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to which you can restore your computer. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to...
... Troubleshooter to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to which you can restore your computer. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to...