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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...
Owner's Manual
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...; Device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Drivers and Utilities Media Documentation and drivers are already installed on your Drivers and 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 page 75). What Are You Looking...
...; Device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Drivers and Utilities Media Documentation and drivers are already installed on your Drivers and 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 page 75). What Are You Looking...
Owner's Manual
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...under Downloads Search, search for your 3 Select your computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - providing critical updates for processors, optical drives, and ... online discussions with To obtain documentation and software other Dell customers downloads for support.dell.com and select Vostro™ components such as, the memory, hard from technicians, online NOTE: Select your Dell computer. NSS automatically detects your computer and operating 1...
...under Downloads Search, search for your 3 Select your computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - providing critical updates for processors, optical drives, and ... online discussions with To obtain documentation and software other Dell customers downloads for support.dell.com and select Vostro™ components such as, the memory, hard from technicians, online NOTE: Select your Dell computer. NSS automatically detects your computer and operating 1...
Owner's Manual
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... operating system, use one of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - NOTE: The color of your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How...
... operating system, use one of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - NOTE: The color of your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How...
Owner's Manual
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... the printer manufacturer. 34 Setting Up Your Computer screen, select the items you chose for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. Follow the instructions on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? For...
... the printer manufacturer. 34 Setting Up Your Computer screen, select the items you chose for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. Follow the instructions on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? For...
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..., 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 printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer.
..., 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 printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer.
Owner's Manual
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..., lower resolution causes text and images to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. You can change the appearance of text and change back to decrease/increase the screen...
..., lower resolution causes text and images to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. You can change the appearance of text and change back to decrease/increase the screen...
Owner's Manual
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... while the computer is installed in the Product Information Guide. ExpressCards are keyed to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is running. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. CAUTION: Before you encounter too...
... while the computer is installed in the Product Information Guide. ExpressCards are keyed to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is running. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. CAUTION: Before you encounter too...
Owner's Manual
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... a memory card: 1 Hold the card with the card. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. 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...
... a memory card: 1 Hold the card with the card. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... procedures for connecting to a network. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your network. NOTE: If the software is connected to that network. Dell cannot provide this information. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Verify...
... procedures for connecting to a network. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your network. NOTE: If the software is connected to that network. Dell cannot provide this information. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Verify...
Owner's Manual
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... in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 141). NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on page 13). It is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on Dell computers. Troubleshooting 75 Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of software and hardware updates for... the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. To enroll for your computer's...
... in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 141). NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on page 13). It is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on Dell computers. Troubleshooting 75 Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of software and hardware updates for... the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. To enroll for your computer's...
Owner's Manual
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... in one of your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working ...properly. 2 Turn on your hard drive. 76 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on . to continue to retest the component that...
... in one of your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working ...properly. 2 Turn on your hard drive. 76 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on . to continue to retest the component that...
Owner's Manual
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...Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears, and then press . 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and... of time. and down-arrow keys to run. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. ...
...Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears, and then press . 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and... of time. and down-arrow keys to run. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. ...
Owner's Manual
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... environments. 1 Click Start→All Programs→Accessories→Program Compatibility Wizard→Next. 2 Follow the instructions on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Troubleshooting 91 The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the program is compatible...
... environments. 1 Click Start→All Programs→Accessories→Program Compatibility Wizard→Next. 2 Follow the instructions on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Troubleshooting 91 The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the program is compatible...
Owner's Manual
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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 the procedures ...
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 the procedures ...
Owner's Manual
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...adjusting the settings. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N - Turn off . R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I O DRIVER - CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 26). NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen... the computer. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it . See "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, ...
...adjusting the settings. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N - Turn off . R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I O DRIVER - CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 26). NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen... the computer. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it . See "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, ...
Owner's Manual
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...touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program... Guide. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I E S - AD J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - 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 - R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - CHECK THE BATTERY - S WITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE -
...touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program... Guide. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I E S - AD J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - 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 - R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - CHECK THE BATTERY - S WITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE -
Owner's Manual
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..., you may need to install drivers if you with a [!]) next to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your operating system. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your operating system. ...8226; Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for operating systems that use the device. All devices require a driver program. You may contain drivers for Dell computers. Scroll down the list of specialized commands that you...
..., you may need to install drivers if you with a [!]) next to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your operating system. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your operating system. ...8226; Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for operating systems that use the device. All devices require a driver program. You may contain drivers for Dell computers. Scroll down the list of specialized commands that you...
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... Utilities installation program starts, 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 media drive directory to display the media contents, and ...Restoring Your Operating System" on the screen. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 103) to return your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click Start→...
... Utilities installation program starts, 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 media drive directory to display the media contents, and ...Restoring Your Operating System" on the screen. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 103) to return your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click Start→...
Owner's Manual
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... reinstall and follow the instructions on your computer. For information about components installed on the screen. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer. 102 Troubleshooting 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your computer are automatically displayed in the My...
... reinstall and follow the instructions on your computer. For information about components installed on the screen. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer. 102 Troubleshooting 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your computer are automatically displayed in the My...