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... may be included on your User's Guide) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in certain countries. Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers and Utilities Disc • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. What Are You Looking For? Readme ...files may ship with your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the disc to your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may be optional and may not be found at support.dell.com. Some features or media may not ship with ...
... may be included on your User's Guide) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in certain countries. Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers and Utilities Disc • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. What Are You Looking For? Readme ...files may ship with your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the disc to your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may be optional and may not be found at support.dell.com. Some features or media may not ship with ...
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...Service and support - Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com and tips, articles from technicians, and NOTE: Select your computer • Reference - Proactive e-mail notification of software... drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 8 Quick Reference Guide Troubleshooting hints Dell Support Website - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - What Are You Looking For? Find It Here...
...Service and support - Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - support.dell.com and tips, articles from technicians, and NOTE: Select your computer • Reference - Proactive e-mail notification of software... drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 8 Quick Reference Guide Troubleshooting hints Dell Support Website - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - What Are You Looking For? Find It Here...
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...computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate 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...checkbox. Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your selections. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on . Quick Reference Guide 9 Find It Here • Notebook System Software (NSS) - NSS is...
...computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate 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...checkbox. Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your selections. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on . Quick Reference Guide 9 Find It Here • Notebook System Software (NSS) - NSS is...
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Your operating system product key label is located on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities disc to a new computer. What Are You Looking For? To reinstall your computer. NOTE: The color of your computer is already installed on ... ordered. Quick Reference Guide 11 After you transfer files and other data from one computer to another-for example, from an old computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that your disc varies based on your computer. Setting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer You can use your operating...
Your operating system product key label is located on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities disc to a new computer. What Are You Looking For? To reinstall your computer. NOTE: The color of your computer is already installed on ... ordered. Quick Reference Guide 11 After you transfer files and other data from one computer to another-for example, from an old computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that your disc varies based on your computer. Setting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer You can use your operating...
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...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 run the software. If you begin any of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next... screen. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to get a...
...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 run the software. If you begin any of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next... screen. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to get a...
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...again. • Press and hold the key while powering the computer on page 29 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities disc. Select Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities disc. Then shut down the computer. 2 If the computer is optional and may not ...ship with your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin. NOTE: If you wait too long ...
...again. • Press and hold the key while powering the computer on page 29 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities disc. Select Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities disc. Then shut down the computer. 2 If the computer is optional and may not ...ship with your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin. NOTE: If you wait too long ...
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.... NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities Disc 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment...
.... NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities Disc 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment...
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... list in the left pane of all the components installed on your computer or all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your computer. The device list may not display the names.... Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc, remove the disc. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 34 Quick Reference Guide
... list in the left pane of all the components installed on your computer or all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your computer. The device list may not display the names.... Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc, remove the disc. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 34 Quick Reference Guide
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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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... material for my computer • Notebook System Software (NSS) Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 103). What Are You Looking For? NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be found at support.dell.com. Readme files may be included on your media to provide last-minute... updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Some features or media...
... material for my computer • Notebook System Software (NSS) Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 103). What Are You Looking For? NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be found at support.dell.com. Readme files may be included on your media to provide last-minute... updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Some features or media...
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... and Product Model, and click Go. 3 Scroll to view the appropriate support site. • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Upgrade information for correct 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your computer • Reference - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses...
... and Product Model, and click Go. 3 Scroll to view the appropriate support site. • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Upgrade information for correct 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your computer • Reference - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses...
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What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you ordered. NOTE: The color of your computer (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 15). ... operating system, use the Operating System media (see "Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License Label" on page 131). To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may not...
What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you ordered. NOTE: The color of your computer (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 15). ... operating system, use the Operating System media (see "Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License Label" on page 131). To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may not...
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.... 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 supported by adjusting display resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for... is higher than that usually appears at the bottom of images on the screen. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the operating system your Dell-installed operating system. You can benefit people with your computer is using. As you choose a resolution or ...
.... 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 supported by adjusting display resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for... is higher than that usually appears at the bottom of images on the screen. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the operating system your Dell-installed operating system. You can benefit people with your computer is using. As you choose a resolution or ...
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.... Go to the next track. 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. Stop. Advance a single frame while in...
.... Go to the next track. 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. Stop. Advance a single frame while in...
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... click the Back button again to return to select the most suitable option. If your computer has a DVD drive. 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...
... click the Back button again to return to select the most suitable option. If your computer has a DVD drive. 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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NOTE: If the software 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 83). Verify the type of wireless network card installed in the ...• Configure your wireless router to communicate with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that ...
NOTE: If the software 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 83). Verify the type of wireless network card installed in the ...• Configure your wireless router to communicate with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that ...
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... facing up. Check the card orientation and try again. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. 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...
... facing up. Check the card orientation and try again. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. 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...