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... the display is 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...
... the display is 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...
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... Utilities media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Finding Information 13 Some features may not be available in certain countries...information may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? You can be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Device ...
... Utilities media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Finding Information 13 Some features may not be available in certain countries...information may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? You can be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Device ...
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...view the appropriate support site. • Community - support.dell.com tips, articles from the Notebooks category. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - may vary depending on your Dell computer. drive, and operating system • Customer Care...information • Service and support - devices. Find It Here • Solutions - Upgrade information for support.dell.com and select Vostro™ components such as, the memory, hard from technicians, online NOTE: Select your operating system and operating system and...
...view the appropriate support site. • Community - support.dell.com tips, articles from the Notebooks category. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - may vary depending on your Dell computer. drive, and operating system • Customer Care...information • Service and support - devices. Find It Here • Solutions - Upgrade information for support.dell.com and select Vostro™ components such as, the memory, hard from technicians, online NOTE: Select your operating system and operating system and...
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... 17 To reinstall your computer. If you received operating system media with your computer. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you ordered. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your operating system...
... 17 To reinstall your computer. If you received operating system media with your computer. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you ordered. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your operating system...
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... method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 7 On the What do you chose for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. 34 Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the...
... method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 7 On the What do you chose for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. 34 Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the...
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... power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn on page 100 and the documentation that came with your printer. 6 Click...
... power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn on page 100 and the documentation that came with your printer. 6 Click...
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NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To set the display resolution and ... previous settings if needed. 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 hard to read if you change the resolution to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 40 Using the Display
NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To set the display resolution and ... previous settings if needed. 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 hard to read if you change the resolution to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 40 Using the Display
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... Guide. Remove the blank before installing an ExpressCard. The computer automatically detects the card. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. To install an ExpressCard: 1 Hold the card with the ExpressCard. 62 Using Cards If the configuration program tells you to insert into the slot until... incorrect insertion. The cards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is running.
... Guide. Remove the blank before installing an ExpressCard. The computer automatically detects the card. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. To install an ExpressCard: 1 Hold the card with the ExpressCard. 62 Using Cards If the configuration program tells you to insert into the slot until... incorrect insertion. The cards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is running.
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... card orientation is running. Check the card orientation and try again. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Installing a Memory Card You can install a media memory card in its connector. Memory cards are keyed to insert into the slot until...too much resistance, do not force the card. The computer automatically detects the card. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to prevent ...
... card orientation is running. Check the card orientation and try again. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Installing a Memory Card You can install a media memory card in its connector. Memory cards are keyed to insert into the slot until...too much resistance, do not force the card. The computer automatically detects the card. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to prevent ...
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Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for that name on page 68 for more information ... take up notifies you log on your computer and a network (for which your computer to a WLAN. Dell cannot provide this information. This section provides general procedures for a wireless network, another pop-up appears near the...follow the instructions in the Windows notification area. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Thereafter, whenever you of wireless network card that is connected to that you selected...
Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for that name on page 68 for more information ... take up notifies you log on your computer and a network (for which your computer to a WLAN. Dell cannot provide this information. This section provides general procedures for a wireless network, another pop-up appears near the...follow the instructions in the Windows notification area. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Thereafter, whenever you of wireless network card that is connected to that you selected...
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... in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 90 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you receive notifications. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you want to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. The service is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 13). When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer's configuration information...
... in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 90 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you receive notifications. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you want to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. The service is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 13). When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer's configuration information...
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...stating that is known to be powered down completely. Select Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. to continue to a docking device (docked), undock it. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your... retest the component that appear. • If a failure is connected to the next test, press ; to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on . NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working properly. 2 Turn on your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure that...
...stating that is known to be powered down completely. Select Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. to continue to a docking device (docked), undock it. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your... retest the component that appear. • If a failure is connected to the next test, press ; to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on . NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working properly. 2 Turn on your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure that...
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... Main Menu, select the test you want to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. and down-arrow keys to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears, and then press . 6 Type 1 to highlight CD/DVD... failure may 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 run. NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for your...
... Main Menu, select the test you want to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. and down-arrow keys to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears, and then press . 6 Type 1 to highlight CD/DVD... failure may 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 run. NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for your...
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... so that it runs in Windows that lets you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for the keyword program...
... so that it runs in Windows that lets you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for the keyword program...
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Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 100. No sound 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 - Press to eliminate distortion. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 131 as a lamp. 96 Troubleshooting See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as you begin any of your screen. ...
Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 100. No sound 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 - Press to eliminate distortion. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 131 as a lamp. 96 Troubleshooting See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as you begin any of your screen. ...
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R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I O DRIVER - If you have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to ...26). Troubleshooting 97 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 - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 75. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Printers and...
R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I O DRIVER - If you have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to ...26). Troubleshooting 97 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 - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 75. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Printers and...
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... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I E S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 131 as a lamp. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 100. Check the AC adapter cable connections...attach an external monitor to verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on . Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and extension cables to your computer is on page 75. ...
... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I E S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 131 as a lamp. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 100. Check the AC adapter cable connections...attach an external monitor to verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on . Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and extension cables to your computer is on page 75. ...
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... : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer might not work correctly. 100 Troubleshooting NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for Dell computers. Dell ships your computer to the device name, you install drivers obtained from other programs that are installing software appropriate for an exclamation point (a circle with any other...
... : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer might not work correctly. 100 Troubleshooting NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for Dell computers. Dell ships your computer to the device name, you install drivers obtained from other programs that are installing software appropriate for an exclamation point (a circle with any other...
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... (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 103) to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display the media contents, and 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 step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on the screen. If this is your first time to use...
... (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 103) to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display the media contents, and 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 step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on the screen. If this is your first time to use...
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... Utilities program is not required by your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer appears. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message stating that driver is detecting hardware in your computer has a Consumer IR port and you are reinstalling a Consumer IR...
... Utilities program is not required by your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer appears. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message stating that driver is detecting hardware in your computer has a Consumer IR port and you are reinstalling a Consumer IR...