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... the display is blank 135 If the display is difficult to read 136 If only part of the display is readable 137 Drivers 137 What Is a Driver 137 Identifying Drivers 137 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 138 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 141 Restoring your Microsoft Windows Operating System 142 Restoring Windows Vista 142 Restoring...
... the display is blank 135 If the display is difficult to read 136 If only part of the display is readable 137 Drivers 137 What Is a Driver 137 Identifying Drivers 137 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 138 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 141 Restoring your Microsoft Windows Operating System 142 Restoring Windows Vista 142 Restoring...
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...Readme files may be included on your Drivers and Utilities media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 138) or run the Dell Support 3 utility (see "Dell Support" on your computer or advanced ...media to your computer. Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. Some features may not be found at support.dell.com. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. NOTE: Additional information may ship with...
...Readme files may be included on your Drivers and Utilities media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 138) or run the Dell Support 3 utility (see "Dell Support" on your computer or advanced ...media to your computer. Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. Some features may not be found at support.dell.com. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. NOTE: Additional information may ship with...
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...your computer, you reinstall the operating system on 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your your region or business courses, and frequently asked questions segment to view the appropriate support • Community - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) ...- If To download Notebook System Software: you should also reinstall country/region, and then click Drivers the NSS utility. detects your computer and operating system, and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration, providing critical updates...
...your computer, you reinstall the operating system on 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your your region or business courses, and frequently asked questions segment to view the appropriate support • Community - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) ...- If To download Notebook System Software: you should also reinstall country/region, and then click Drivers the NSS utility. detects your computer and operating system, and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration, providing critical updates...
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... methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - To reinstall your operating system, use one of your computer. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. If you can use the Drivers and Utilities media to its original operating state. What Are You Looking For? •... reinstall your computer, you received operating system media with your computer. • Operating System Installation Media - Dell PC Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use it to an earlier operating state without affecting data...
... methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - To reinstall your operating system, use one of your computer. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. If you can use the Drivers and Utilities media to its original operating state. What Are You Looking For? •... reinstall your computer, you received operating system media with your computer. • Operating System Installation Media - Dell PC Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use it to an earlier operating state without affecting data...
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...computer with a USB cable. Your printer may not come with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. Printer Cable Your printer connects to your printer and computer. If you purchased a printer cable at..., click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in the computer's shipping box. For technical assistance, refer to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may arrive in progress. NOTE: Access to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer.
...computer with a USB cable. Your printer may not come with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. Printer Cable Your printer connects to your printer and computer. If you purchased a printer cable at..., click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in the computer's shipping box. For technical assistance, refer to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may arrive in progress. NOTE: Access to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer.
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The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 2 USB connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn on the computer and the printer. ... turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to help you install the printer driver: If your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to the USB connectors on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears...
The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 2 USB connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn on the computer and the printer. ... turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to help you install the printer driver: If your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to the USB connectors on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears...
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... the network wall connector during electrical storms or after power interruptions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 138 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 43 NOTICE: Most surge protectors do...
... the network wall connector during electrical storms or after power interruptions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 138 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 43 NOTICE: Most surge protectors do...
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... Display 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 installed. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel.... settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. As the resolution increases, icons and...
... Display 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 installed. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel.... settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. As the resolution increases, icons and...
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Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. Save a blank to pop the card out. Press the release latch and remove the ...card or blank. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a slot. Blanks protect unused slots from...
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. Save a blank to pop the card out. Press the release latch and remove the ...card or blank. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a slot. Blanks protect unused slots from...
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The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you do not force the card. Press the card into the slot until the card is partially ejected, remove the card. 90 Using the ... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If the configuration program tells you 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 select a card and stop...
The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you do not force the card. Press the card into the slot until the card is partially ejected, remove the card. 90 Using the ... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If the configuration program tells you 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 select a card and stop...
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... to a network using wireless technology. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. For information on page 95). See "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 92 for more information about how to...
... to a network using wireless technology. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. For information on page 95). See "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 92 for more information about how to...
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... in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 125 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any of software and hardware updates for your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on Dell computers. It is recommended that the device you want to test displays... in the system setup program and is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for content, format, and how frequently you begin . Enter the system setup program,...
... in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 125 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any of software and hardware updates for your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on Dell computers. It is recommended that the device you want to test displays... in the system setup program and is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for content, format, and how frequently you begin . Enter the system setup program,...
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...successfully, you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Before attempting the following two ways. to continue to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . to retest the component that failed, press .... page 195). Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, and hard drive. • During the assessment, answer any key to the next test, ...
...successfully, you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Before attempting the following two ways. to continue to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . to retest the component that failed, press .... page 195). Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, and hard drive. • During the assessment, answer any key to the next test, ...
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...Main Menu. 9 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to run. and down for the current boot only. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. NOTE: Write...up , the computer boots according to start -up - Troubleshooting 107 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the Drivers and Utilities menu and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. then, shut down and restart the computer. ...
...Main Menu. 9 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to run. and down for the current boot only. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. NOTE: Write...up , the computer boots according to start -up - Troubleshooting 107 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the Drivers and Utilities menu and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. then, shut down and restart the computer. ...
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...26, 2007 you to your computer are available under Drivers & Downloads Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your warranty, ordering accessories, and details about installing recommended drivers and downloads. For more are pre-installed with its... Service Tag, Express Service code, and warranty expiration details. When permissions are given to Dell to use your Service Tag, additional details about your...
...26, 2007 you to your computer are available under Drivers & Downloads Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your warranty, ordering accessories, and details about installing recommended drivers and downloads. For more are pre-installed with its... Service Tag, Express Service code, and warranty expiration details. When permissions are given to Dell to use your Service Tag, additional details about your...
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...computer might be played. See the software documentation for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that the program is restricted. Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 195). NOTICE: You... cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-...
...computer might be played. See the software documentation for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that the program is restricted. Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 195). NOTICE: You... cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-...
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...Drivers and Utilities" on page 138. R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I V E R - See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - See "Dell... 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 - Turn off . Press to eliminate distortion. D I O DRIVER - Troubleshooting 133 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 - If you ...
...Drivers and Utilities" on page 138. R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I V E R - See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - See "Dell... 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 - Turn off . Press to eliminate distortion. D I O DRIVER - Troubleshooting 133 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 - If you ...
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... Guide. 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 the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it with another... page 138. If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it is recommended that you attach an external monitor to your computer. C H E C 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 - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer.
... Guide. 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 the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it with another... page 138. If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it is recommended that you attach an external monitor to your computer. C H E C 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 - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer.
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... and any device, identify whether the driver is a program that use the device. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Ensure that only its own set of specialized commands that you with your Microsoft Windows operating system. Dell ships your computer to you are not... on your computer. Each device has its driver recognizes. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may need to...
... and any device, identify whether the driver is a program that use the device. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Ensure that only its own set of specialized commands that you with your Microsoft Windows operating system. Dell ships your computer to you are not... on your computer. Each device has its driver recognizes. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may need to...
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...-click the device for Dell computers. If you may appear. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. 138 Troubleshooting Windows Vista...
...-click the device for Dell computers. If you may appear. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. 138 Troubleshooting Windows Vista...