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... on your computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 18). You can be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional... and may not ship with your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Quick Reference Guide 5...
... on your computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 18). You can be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional... and may not ship with your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Quick Reference Guide 5...
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... support • Reference - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computer...
... support • Reference - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computer...
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...in your CD varies based on your computer. NOTE: The color of your User's Guide. To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in your User's Guide. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use the Operating System CD. To reinstall your operating... system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with...
...in your CD varies based on your computer. NOTE: The color of your User's Guide. To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in your User's Guide. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use the Operating System CD. To reinstall your operating... system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with...
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... recommended that you print these procedures before you begin . Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary..., uninstall and then reinstall the program. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer. See the software documentation for technical assistance...
... recommended that you print these procedures before you begin . Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary..., uninstall and then reinstall the program. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer. See the software documentation for technical assistance...
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...see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. See the documentation that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you wait too long and the operating system logo appears..., continue to a docking device (docked), undock it. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down the computer. 2 If the computer is connected to wait until you wait ...
...see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. See the documentation that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you wait too long and the operating system logo appears..., continue to a docking device (docked), undock it. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down the computer. 2 If the computer is connected to wait until you wait ...
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... the test screen to return to your hardware configuration for the selected device. Quick Reference Guide 21 The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the Dell Diagnostics from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in ...the device list in the left pane of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities media, ...
... the test screen to return to your hardware configuration for the selected device. Quick Reference Guide 21 The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the Dell Diagnostics from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in ...the device list in the left pane of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities media, ...
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..., 15 storing, 16 C CDs operating system, 8 computer crashes, 17 slow performance, 18 stops responding, 17 D Dell Diagnostics about, 18 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 19 starting from the hard drive, 19 using, 18 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 18 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User...
..., 15 storing, 16 C CDs operating system, 8 computer crashes, 17 slow performance, 18 stops responding, 17 D Dell Diagnostics about, 18 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 19 starting from the hard drive, 19 using, 18 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 18 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User...
User's Guide
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... Lights 99 Diagnostic Light Codes During POST 99 Dell™ Technical Update Service 101 Dell Diagnostics 101 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media 103 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 104 Dell Support Utility 105 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 105 7
... Lights 99 Diagnostic Light Codes During POST 99 Dell™ Technical Update Service 101 Dell Diagnostics 101 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media 103 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 104 Dell Support Utility 105 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 105 7
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... System Setup Screens 136 Commonly Used Options 136 Changing the Boot Sequence 136 Changing Printer Modes 138 Changing COM Ports 138 14 Reinstalling Software 139 Drivers 139 What Is a Driver 139 Identifying Drivers 139 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 140 9
... System Setup Screens 136 Commonly Used Options 136 Changing the Boot Sequence 136 Changing Printer Modes 138 Changing COM Ports 138 14 Reinstalling Software 139 Drivers 139 What Is a Driver 139 Identifying Drivers 139 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 140 9
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... be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 140) or to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer...
... be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 140) or to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer...
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... Care - Upgrade information for the keyword Notebook System your Service Tag. • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Find It Here • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and...
... Care - Upgrade information for the keyword Notebook System your Service Tag. • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Find It Here • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and...
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... Guide NOTE: iAMT is available for the devices that came with iAMT capability only. To view the Systems Management Administrator's Guide, go to reinstall drivers for Dell™ Latitude™ D630c computers with your computer.Your operating system product key label is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your operating system... Find It Here Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may not ship with your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to support.dell.com.
... Guide NOTE: iAMT is available for the devices that came with iAMT capability only. To view the Systems Management Administrator's Guide, go to reinstall drivers for Dell™ Latitude™ D630c computers with your computer.Your operating system product key label is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your operating system... Find It Here Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may not ship with your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to support.dell.com.
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... (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may no longer be visible. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device ...Refresh Rate 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 displayed at the bottom of the default settings for the monitor. If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the...
... (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may no longer be visible. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device ...Refresh Rate 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 displayed at the bottom of the default settings for the monitor. If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the...
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...is managing your wireless network card. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. The software is managing the wireless network card. Verify the type of wireless network card that name...-click a profile to a network. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 63. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your wireless network card in range or to a WLAN. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection...
...is managing your wireless network card. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. The software is managing the wireless network card. Verify the type of wireless network card that name...-click a profile to a network. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 63. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your wireless network card in range or to a WLAN. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection...
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...previous track. NOTE: Ensure that came with another computer, you create media. Restart the current chapter. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities media (the Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not be available for storing data, to create music media, or to copy media, see ...the media software that you follow all copyright laws when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to the next track. Eject. Move backward within the current track. To format media for your computer. Go to play ...
...previous track. NOTE: Ensure that came with another computer, you create media. Restart the current chapter. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities media (the Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not be available for storing data, to create music media, or to copy media, see ...the media software that you follow all copyright laws when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to the next track. Eject. Move backward within the current track. To format media for your computer. Go to play ...
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The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. ExpressCards 1 Place the ExpressCard in the adapter (the adapter is included with the ExpressCard). 2 Install the ExpressCard with the PC Card. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the adapter the same way as a PC Card. (See "PC Cards" on page 81) Using Cards 83
The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. ExpressCards 1 Place the ExpressCard in the adapter (the adapter is included with the ExpressCard). 2 Install the ExpressCard with the PC Card. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the adapter the same way as a PC Card. (See "PC Cards" on page 81) Using Cards 83
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... hold the key while powering the computer on Dell™ computers. Select Diagnostics from your hard drive. See the documentation that the device you want to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Before attempting option... B, the computer must be invoked one of two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Ensure the computer is recommended that you ...
... hold the key while powering the computer on Dell™ computers. Select Diagnostics from your hard drive. See the documentation that the device you want to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Before attempting option... B, the computer must be invoked one of two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Ensure the computer is recommended that you ...
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... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; to continue to wait until you will receive the following message: Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see a message stating that appear. ...and press . 5 Type 1 to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot...Press any key to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media.
... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; to continue to wait until you will receive the following message: Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see a message stating that appear. ...and press . 5 Type 1 to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot...Press any key to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media.
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... button and point to Programs. 2 Click Dell Support and point to the Main Menu screen. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is installed on your computer and available from the Dell Support icon on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities media, remove the media. 5... When the tests are running the test. Troubleshooting 105 Accessing the Dell Support Utility Access the Dell Support Utility from the Dell Support icon on ...
... button and point to Programs. 2 Click Dell Support and point to the Main Menu screen. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is installed on your computer and available from the Dell Support icon on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities media, remove the media. 5... When the tests are running the test. Troubleshooting 105 Accessing the Dell Support Utility Access the Dell Support Utility from the Dell Support icon on ...
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...; Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on your computer. • Ensure that your 118 Troubleshooting Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. A program is designed for at least 8 to the Internet, your computer. A solid blue screen...
...; Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on your computer. • Ensure that your 118 Troubleshooting Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. A program is designed for at least 8 to the Internet, your computer. A solid blue screen...