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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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... system installation media varies according to the operating system you can 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 - After you reinstall your operating system, use it to restore ...Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on page 103. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your operating system. Finding Information 17
... system installation media varies according to the operating system you can 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 - After you reinstall your operating system, use it to restore ...Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on page 103. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your operating system. Finding Information 17
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... manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. Compare joule ratings to start the Add Printer Wizard. 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 of damage. NOTE: To install the...
... manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. Compare joule ratings to start the Add Printer Wizard. 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 of damage. NOTE: To install the...
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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 the closest supported values. You can enhance the legibility of text and change... best performance with vision impairments. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your computer and display. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen. ...
... 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 the closest supported values. You can enhance the legibility of text and change... best performance with vision impairments. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your computer and display. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen. ...
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Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 68 for more information about how to prepare for connecting to the ... your computer and a network (for your computer is not configured) is connected to that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in the Windows notification area. To connect to a network. NOTE: If you select a secure network, you turn on...
Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 68 for more information about how to prepare for connecting to the ... your computer and a network (for your computer is not configured) is connected to that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in the Windows notification area. To connect to a network. NOTE: If you select a secure network, you turn on...
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... device (docked), undock it. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: If the computer is connected to the next test, press ; b Press and hold the key ...while powering the computer on your Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on . NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 132). to wait until you receive the message...
... device (docked), undock it. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: If the computer is connected to the next test, press ; b Press and hold the key ...while powering the computer on your Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on . NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 132). to wait until you receive the message...
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... then press . 6 Type 1 to run. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and ... 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 computer. 8 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit...
... then press . 6 Type 1 to run. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and ... 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 computer. 8 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit...
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... is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Program compatibility is a mode in Windows that it runs in Windows Help and Support. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that lets you are unable to get a response by pressing ... the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. For more information, search for the keyword program compatibility wizard in an...
... is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Program compatibility is a mode in Windows that it runs in Windows Help and Support. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that lets you are unable to get a response by pressing ... the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. For more information, search for the keyword program compatibility wizard in an...
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...click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Ensure that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. A D J U S T T H E W ...T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 131 as a lamp. 96 Troubleshooting Sound from external speakers E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - See the scanner ...
...click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Ensure that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. A D J U S T T H E W ...T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 131 as a lamp. 96 Troubleshooting Sound from external speakers E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - See the scanner ...
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...lower-right corner of your screen. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Shut down the computer, disconnect the mouse cable and check it . TO VERIFY THAT THE ...DRIVER - If you have been listening to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it for interference. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Mouse. 2 Try adjusting the settings. R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Dell...
...lower-right corner of your screen. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Shut down the computer, disconnect the mouse cable and check it . TO VERIFY THAT THE ...DRIVER - If you have been listening to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it for interference. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Mouse. 2 Try adjusting the settings. R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Dell...
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... E L E C T R I V E R - Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the keyword sleep in Windows Help and Support. 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 131 as a lamp.... P O W E R P R O P E R T I N G S - S WITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the 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...
... E L E C T R I V E R - Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the keyword sleep in Windows Help and Support. 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 131 as a lamp.... P O W E R P R O P E R T I N G S - S WITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the 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...
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... the source of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Each device has its driver recognizes. All devices require a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is a program that only its own set of devices and check for Dell computers. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with required...
... the source of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Each device has its driver recognizes. All devices require a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is a program that only its own set of devices and check for Dell computers. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with required...
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...then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities disc and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer ...follow the prompts on page 103) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your Drivers and Utilities media. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 103) to return your computer to ...
...then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities disc and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer ...follow the prompts on page 103) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your Drivers and Utilities media. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 103) to return your computer to ...
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... are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 3 Double-click the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your system window. 6 Click the driver that are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has...driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to reinstall and follow the instructions on page 19. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers...
... are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 3 Double-click the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your system window. 6 Click the driver that are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has...driver. 4 Click the Driver tab→Update Driver. 5 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)→Next. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to reinstall and follow the instructions on page 19. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers...
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... possibly affect programs that were installed during assembly of the computer. To reinstall Windows, you need the following 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 the operating state it was in before you installed the...
... possibly affect programs that were installed during assembly of the computer. To reinstall Windows, you need the following 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 the operating state it was in before you installed the...
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...computer battery powers the computer. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (minutes or hours) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in to a management console. A feature that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter ... (NCQ) and hot plug. accelerated graphics port - Glossary 149 A AC - The form of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a portable computer battery is not responding. Advanced Host Controller Interface - An interface...
...computer battery powers the computer. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (minutes or hours) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in to a management console. A feature that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter ... (NCQ) and hot plug. accelerated graphics port - Glossary 149 A AC - The form of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a portable computer battery is not responding. Advanced Host Controller Interface - An interface...
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... unused RIMM slots. COA - Also referred to CD-R discs only once. Sensor for using Dell Travel remote control. Control Panel - A chip that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad... cursor - double-data-rate 2 SDRAM - Hardware such as the Product Key or Product ID. See driver. Data can write to as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that are connected to CD-RW ...rewritable - A drive that allows you can read CDs and write to the system bus operate. CMOS - The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on a display or screen that controls the transfer of SDRAM that uses...
... unused RIMM slots. COA - Also referred to CD-R discs only once. Sensor for using Dell Travel remote control. Control Panel - A chip that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad... cursor - double-data-rate 2 SDRAM - Hardware such as the Product Key or Product ID. See driver. Data can write to as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that are connected to CD-RW ...rewritable - A drive that allows you can read CDs and write to the system bus operate. CMOS - The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on a display or screen that controls the transfer of SDRAM that uses...
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...of the computer. Text editors do not change fonts, and so on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. unified memory allocation - SVGA - super-video ... UPS - UPS systems typically provide surge suppression and may also provide voltage regulation. for video cards and controllers. A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. SXGA - super-extended graphics array - system board - system setup - A utility that when combined with a ...
...of the computer. Text editors do not change fonts, and so on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. unified memory allocation - SVGA - super-video ... UPS - UPS systems typically provide surge suppression and may also provide voltage regulation. for video cards and controllers. A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. SXGA - super-extended graphics array - system board - system setup - A utility that when combined with a ...