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... blank 98 If the display is difficult to read 99 If only part of the display is readable 99 Drivers 100 What Is a Driver 100 Identifying Drivers 100 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 100 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 103 Restoring Your Operating System 103 Using Microsoft...
... blank 98 If the display is difficult to read 99 If only part of the display is readable 99 Drivers 100 What Is a Driver 100 Identifying Drivers 100 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 100 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 103 Restoring Your Operating System 103 Using Microsoft...
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...already installed on page 103. For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer. Finding Information 17 Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your operating system installation media varies according to the operating system you can use it to restore your operating ...system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you ordered. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - To reinstall your operating system. If ...
...already installed on page 103. For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer. Finding Information 17 Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your operating system installation media varies according to the operating system you can use it to restore your operating ...system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you ordered. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - To reinstall your operating system. If ...
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...warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. Compare joule ratings to start the Add Printer Wizard. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors ... computer from the network wall connector during electrical storms or after power interruptions. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. 5 Click Add a printer to determine the relative effectiveness...
...warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. Compare joule ratings to start the Add Printer Wizard. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors ... computer from the network wall connector during electrical storms or after power interruptions. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. 5 Click Add a printer to determine the relative effectiveness...
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... appear smaller on the screen by your display: 1 Click Start →Control Panel. 2 Under Display, click Settings. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 40 Using the Display You can enhance the... you change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may appear blurry or text may be installed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the ...
... appear smaller on the screen by your display: 1 Click Start →Control Panel. 2 Under Display, click Settings. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 40 Using the Display You can enhance the... you change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may appear blurry or text may be installed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the ...
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...type of the wireless network that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: Your computer can take up appears near the network icon in the Windows notification area. Specific network names and configuration details...you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. NOTE: If the software is already installed. Dell cannot provide this information. This section provides general procedures for connecting to the network. The software is removed... products. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a WLAN.
...type of the wireless network that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: Your computer can take up appears near the network icon in the Windows notification area. Specific network names and configuration details...you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. NOTE: If the software is already installed. Dell cannot provide this information. This section provides general procedures for connecting to the network. The software is removed... products. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a WLAN.
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...operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down completely. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see "Contacting Dell" on . See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions....If a failure is known to be powered down your computer and try again. NOTE: If your Drivers and Utilities media. Select Diagnostics from your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre...
...operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down completely. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see "Contacting Dell" on . See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions....If a failure is known to be powered down your computer and try again. NOTE: If your Drivers and Utilities media. Select Diagnostics from your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre...
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... result when a key on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for your...
... result when a key on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for your...
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Program compatibility is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements... by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. Troubleshooting 91 The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in Windows Help and Support. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program ...
Program compatibility is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements... by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. Troubleshooting 91 The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in Windows Help and Support. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program ...
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.... See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 131 as a lamp. 96 Troubleshooting Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click Start... from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W 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 - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Press to eliminate distortion. If your scanner is not muted.
.... See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 131 as a lamp. 96 Troubleshooting Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click Start... from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W 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 - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Press to eliminate distortion. If your scanner is not muted.
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See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "Right Side View" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to MP3 songs, ensure that the headphone cable is not... muted. If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it for interference. Troubleshooting 97 See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 75. Ensure that you ...
See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "Right Side View" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to MP3 songs, ensure that the headphone cable is not... muted. If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it for interference. Troubleshooting 97 See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 75. Ensure that you ...
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... automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in Windows Help and Support. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I...setup program lists the correct device for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on . CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - If your computer. ...and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 100. S WITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 131 as a lamp. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - To test the mouse controller (which ...
... automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in Windows Help and Support. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I...setup program lists the correct device for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on . CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - If your computer. ...and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 100. S WITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 131 as a lamp. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - To test the mouse controller (which ...
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... further installation or configuration is next to the device name. Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its own set of devices and check for Dell computers. Dell ships your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Scroll down the list of specialized...
... further installation or configuration is next to the device name. Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its own set of devices and check for Dell computers. Dell ships your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Scroll down the list of specialized...
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...on page 103) to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then...the computer. 4 When you installed the new driver. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the ...
...on page 103) to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then...the computer. 4 When you installed the new driver. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the ...
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... in your computer appears. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message stating that driver is detecting hardware in your operating system. The drivers that are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the device ...on the screen. If you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer, see the documentation that you are used by your system window. 6 Click the driver that came installed in the previous section: 1 Click Start→...
... in your computer appears. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message stating that driver is detecting hardware in your operating system. The drivers that are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the device ...on the screen. If you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer, see the documentation that you are used by your system window. 6 Click the driver that came installed in the previous section: 1 Click Start→...
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... items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on your...
... items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on your...
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The form of electricity that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to be platform- An interface for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a portable computer battery is able to a management console...
The form of electricity that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to be platform- An interface for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a portable computer battery is able to a management console...
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...RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. A type of Authenticity - Sensor for using Dell Travel remote control. cursor - double-data-rate SDRAM - double-data-rate 2 SDRAM - See driver. Once recorded, the data cannot be erased or written over 400 MHz. A drive, sometimes referred ...a small amount of DDR SDRAM that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. CRIMM - CD-RW - The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on a display or screen that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory speed to...
...RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. A type of Authenticity - Sensor for using Dell Travel remote control. cursor - double-data-rate SDRAM - double-data-rate 2 SDRAM - See driver. Once recorded, the data cannot be erased or written over 400 MHz. A drive, sometimes referred ...a small amount of DDR SDRAM that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. CRIMM - CD-RW - The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on a display or screen that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory speed to...
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... supply - SXGA+ - Text editors do not change fonts, and so on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of a portable computer to operate with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as an interface ... bay of video memory installed in your computer. 162 Glossary unified memory allocation - The main circuit board in the computer. Enables Windows programs to reduce the weight of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. Unless you to shut down your computer...
... supply - SXGA+ - Text editors do not change fonts, and so on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of a portable computer to operate with security software enhances network and computer security by enabling features such as an interface ... bay of video memory installed in your computer. 162 Glossary unified memory allocation - The main circuit board in the computer. Enables Windows programs to reduce the weight of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. Unless you to shut down your computer...