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..., articles from the icon in your User's Guide. • How to use Windows operating systems • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Type...your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- To download Notebook...
..., articles from the icon in your User's Guide. • How to use Windows operating systems • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Type...your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- To download Notebook...
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...optional and may not ship with your computer. Find It Here • Information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in your User's Guide. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your User's Guide. For more information on network activity..., the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar.
...optional and may not ship with your computer. Find It Here • Information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in your User's Guide. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your User's Guide. For more information on network activity..., the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar.
Quick Reference Guide
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...). 1 Shut down the computer. 2 If the computer is connected to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting 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 (see a message stating that came with your User's Guide). When the...
...). 1 Shut down the computer. 2 If the computer is connected to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting 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 (see a message stating that came with your User's Guide). When the...
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... 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's Guide, 6 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics, 18 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Media Drivers and Utilities, 5 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 E End User License Agreement...
... 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's Guide, 6 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics, 18 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Media Drivers and Utilities, 5 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 E End User License Agreement...
User's Guide
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...of your media varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media (see "Reinstalling Windows" on your computer. To reinstall your computer. Finding Information 19 After you ordered. • Intel® Active Management Technology... installed on your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for Dell™ Latitude™ D630c computers with your computer. To view the Systems Management Administrator's Guide, go to support.dell.com. The operating system is located on page ...
...of your media varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media (see "Reinstalling Windows" on your computer. To reinstall your computer. Finding Information 19 After you ordered. • Intel® Active Management Technology... installed on your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for Dell™ Latitude™ D630c computers with your computer. To view the Systems Management Administrator's Guide, go to support.dell.com. The operating system is located on page ...
User's Guide
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...display a program at one time. Before you change , or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for the monitor. Using the Display 57 Before adjusting the refresh rate on the screen. For example... a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be visible. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with an external device (such as an external monitor or ...
...display a program at one time. Before you change , or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for the monitor. Using the Display 57 Before adjusting the refresh rate on the screen. For example... a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be visible. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with an external device (such as an external monitor or ...
User's Guide
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... wireless network card. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card that name on page 63 for more information, the Windows XP operating system is installed in your wireless network card in...range or to open the wireless network properties screen. 66 Setting Up and Using Networks Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. For information on page 63. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network...
... wireless network card. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card that name on page 63 for more information, the Windows XP operating system is installed in your wireless network card in...range or to open the wireless network properties screen. 66 Setting Up and Using Networks Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. For information on page 63. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network...
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... and Software Problems" on page 117 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on Dell™ computers. Enter the System Setup Program (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen...
... and Software Problems" on page 117 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on Dell™ computers. Enter the System Setup Program (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen...
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...to start the media menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard...If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your computer...
...to start the media menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard...If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your computer...
User's Guide
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... properly. • Verify that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer. Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. See the software documentation for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M CO M P A T I B I L I T Y W I Z A R D - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to...
... properly. • Verify that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer. Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. See the software documentation for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M CO M P A T I B I L I T Y W I Z A R D - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to...
User's Guide
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... lower-right corner of your screen. D I C S - Ensure that you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 140. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 101. R UN THE D ELL DI A G N O S T I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D... P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume ...
... lower-right corner of your screen. D I C S - Ensure that you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 140. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 101. R UN THE D ELL DI A G N O S T I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D... P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume ...
User's Guide
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...WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. Video and Display Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 198) as you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to move the cursor ... Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 140. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the...
...WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. Video and Display Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 198) as you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to move the cursor ... Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 140. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the...
User's Guide
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... use the device. Dell ships your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. You may contain drivers for your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. A driver is needed. Ensure that only its driver recognizes. Each device ...driver is the source of specialized commands that you experience a problem with your computer. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. All devices require a driver program. 15 Reinstalling Software Drivers What Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers...
... use the device. Dell ships your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. You may contain drivers for your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. A driver is needed. Ensure that only its driver recognizes. Each device ...driver is the source of specialized commands that you experience a problem with your computer. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. All devices require a driver program. 15 Reinstalling Software Drivers What Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers...
User's Guide
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... your administrator to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 140). If you are an administrator on the device icon. A compilation of Dell desktop and portable systems. Actual system configurations may vary. • Desktop System Software (DSS) or Notebook System Software (NSS) - Microsoft Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, , and right...
... your administrator to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 140). If you are an administrator on the device icon. A compilation of Dell desktop and portable systems. Actual system configurations may vary. • Desktop System Software (DSS) or Notebook System Software (NSS) - Microsoft Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, , and right...
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... right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. • Sound Card - Enhances the pointing device features. • Other - Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the computer, click Continue; Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for which the...
... right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. • Sound Card - Enhances the pointing device features. • Other - Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the computer, click Continue; Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for which the...
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..., follow the instructions on the driver information window to display the files associated with that driver. 142 Reinstalling Software For installation instructions, either see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 144) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the System Model, Operating ...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 media, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory...
..., follow the instructions on the driver information window to display the files associated with that driver. 142 Reinstalling Software For installation instructions, either see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 144) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the System Model, Operating ...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 media, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory...
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...to the location to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer. Reinstalling Software 143 Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, , and right-click Computer. ...2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section, reinstall the drivers: Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→...
...to the location to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer. Reinstalling Software 143 Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista start button, , and right-click Computer. ...2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section, reinstall the drivers: Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→...
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... in before you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to Windows XP. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 145). 146 Reinstalling Software Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and click Help and...
... in before you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to Windows XP. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 145). 146 Reinstalling Software Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and click Help and...
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... . 6 Press any key to complete. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Reinstalling Software 147 To reinstall Windows, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long...
... . 6 Press any key to complete. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Reinstalling Software 147 To reinstall Windows, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long...
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alternating current - A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electrical power allocated to each device attached to be ..., and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. alert standards format - and operating system-independent. The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to as system setup. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to be depleted and recharged. ACPI - antivirus software - basic input/output system...
alternating current - A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electrical power allocated to each device attached to be ..., and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. alert standards format - and operating system-independent. The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to as system setup. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to be depleted and recharged. ACPI - antivirus software - basic input/output system...