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... the display is blank 116 If the display is difficult to read 117 If only part of the display is readable 118 Drivers 118 What Is a Driver 118 Identifying Drivers 118 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 119 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 121 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows...
... the display is blank 116 If the display is difficult to read 117 If only part of the display is readable 118 Drivers 118 What Is a Driver 118 Identifying Drivers 118 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 119 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 121 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows...
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... Information 13 You can be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • Device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS...
... Information 13 You can be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • Device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS...
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... your Service Tag or Product Type and Product Model, and click Go. 3 Scroll to support.dell.com and click your computer 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click and operating system and installs the Go. Upgrade information for your Dell computer. NSS is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates for your selections...
... your Service Tag or Product Type and Product Model, and click Go. 3 Scroll to support.dell.com and click your computer 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click and operating system and installs the Go. Upgrade information for your Dell computer. NSS is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates for your selections...
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... For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you ordered.
... For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you ordered.
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... connects to your computer with the printer for example, from one computer to another-for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. See the documentation that came with either a USB...
... connects to your computer with the printer for example, from one computer to another-for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. See the documentation that came with either a USB...
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... system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 2 USB...
... system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 2 USB...
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..., the settings adjust automatically to decrease/increase the screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or via the web at a specific resolution, both the .... 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to the closest supported values. These drivers are designed to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 42...
..., the settings adjust automatically to decrease/increase the screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or via the web at a specific resolution, both the .... 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to the closest supported values. These drivers are designed to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 42...
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... symbol pointing into the slot until the card is running. The cards are generally marked with the ExpressCard. CAUTION: Before you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is partially ejected, remove the card or blank. Save a blank to use the media that came with a symbol (such as a triangle.... If card orientation is not clear, see the documentation that came with its connector. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Press the card or blank into the slot.
... symbol pointing into the slot until the card is running. The cards are generally marked with the ExpressCard. CAUTION: Before you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is partially ejected, remove the card or blank. Save a blank to use the media that came with a symbol (such as a triangle.... If card orientation is not clear, see the documentation that came with its connector. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Press the card or blank into the slot.
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The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. ...Check the card orientation and try again. NOTICE: Click the icon in the notification area to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot to release it is completely...
The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. ...Check the card orientation and try again. NOTICE: Click the icon in the notification area to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot to release it is completely...
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... wireless technology or cellular products. Verify the type of the Windows desktop). Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on your ... wireless network documentation in the user documentation for your computer and then search for that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. The software is already installed. For specific information about how to prepare for connecting your computer,...
... wireless technology or cellular products. Verify the type of the Windows desktop). Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on your ... wireless network documentation in the user documentation for your computer and then search for that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. The software is already installed. For specific information about how to prepare for connecting your computer,...
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..."Using the System Setup Program" on page 13). The service is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 169). To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups ...hardware updates for content, format, and how frequently you want to test displays in the Product Information Guide. Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the ...
..."Using the System Setup Program" on page 13). The service is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 169). To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups ...hardware updates for content, format, and how frequently you want to test displays in the Product Information Guide. Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the ...
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...your hard drive. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 158). NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down completely. To stop the assessment and restart ... try again. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on (or restart) your Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is detected, the computer stops and beeps. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA...
...your hard drive. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 158). NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down completely. To stop the assessment and restart ... try again. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on (or restart) your Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is detected, the computer stops and beeps. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA...
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... result when a key on the screen. 8 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to the devices specified in the system setup program. NOTE: If you...appears, continue to run. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for extended periods of time. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. and down for your computer. 7 At the...
... result when a key on the screen. 8 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to the devices specified in the system setup program. NOTE: If you...appears, continue to run. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for extended periods of time. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. and down for your computer. 7 At the...
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...; Self-help file • View frequently asked questions • Learn more about Dell Support 3 • Turn Dell Support 3 off For more are available under Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support 3 window. 94 Troubleshooting Dell Support 3 The Dell Support 3 is customized for your computer, such as telephone numbers • Resources specific...
...; Self-help file • View frequently asked questions • Learn more about Dell Support 3 • Turn Dell Support 3 off For more are available under Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support 3 window. 94 Troubleshooting Dell Support 3 The Dell Support 3 is customized for your computer, such as telephone numbers • Resources specific...
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... software documentation for the keyword spyware. Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop...
... software documentation for the keyword spyware. Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop...
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... speakers A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the lower-right corner of...
... speakers A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the lower-right corner of...
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... . TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. Turn off . NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your computer. • Move the remote control closer... players overrides the Windows volume setting. A D J U S T T H E W I N T E R F E R E N C E - R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I O DRIVER - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - If you have not incorrectly stored the remote control into the...
... . TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. Turn off . NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your computer. • Move the remote control closer... players overrides the Windows volume setting. A D J U S T T H E W I N T E R F E R E N C E - R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I O DRIVER - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - If you have not incorrectly stored the remote control into the...
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... is recommended that you are using a program that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - Verify that requires a higher resolution than your computer. 116 Troubleshooting R E I N S T A L L T H E T...K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I V E R - To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119.
... is recommended that you are using a program that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - Verify that requires a higher resolution than your computer. 116 Troubleshooting R E I N S T A L L T H E T...K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I V E R - To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119.
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... appropriate for operating systems that you experience a problem with your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 118 Troubleshooting SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its driver recognizes. If an error message appears, see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls.
... appropriate for operating systems that you experience a problem with your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 118 Troubleshooting SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its driver recognizes. If an error message appears, see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls.
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... exclamation point (a circle with the previously installed version. 1 Click Start , and then right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties, and then click Device Manager. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. If you are an administrator on page 119). Using Windows Device...
... exclamation point (a circle with the previously installed version. 1 Click Start , and then right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties, and then click Device Manager. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. If you are an administrator on page 119). Using Windows Device...