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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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... The operating system is located on your computer to restore your operating system, use one of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer. If you received operating system media with your... computer, you can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you ordered. Finding Information 17 Your operating system product key...
... The operating system is located on your computer to restore your operating system, use one of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer. If you received operating system media with your... computer, you can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you ordered. Finding Information 17 Your operating system product key...
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NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for modem connection instructions. A device with your computer from the telephone wall connector ... then turn on page 100 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. 36 Setting Up Your Computer 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 your computer from the network wall connector during electrical storms...
NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for modem connection instructions. A device with your computer from the telephone wall connector ... then turn on page 100 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. 36 Setting Up Your Computer 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 your computer from the network wall connector during electrical storms...
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...40 Using the Display You can change the appearance of text and change back to the previous settings if needed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your computer and display... increase resolution, items 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.
...40 Using the Display You can change the appearance of text and change back to the previous settings if needed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your computer and display... increase resolution, items 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.
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...page 68. Once you have followed the instructions in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to the network: 1 Click Start→Settings→Network... and click Connect. NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the Windows notification area. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your wireless network card. For information on the type of the wireless network connection. Connecting to...
...page 68. Once you have followed the instructions in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to the network: 1 Click Start→Settings→Network... and click Connect. NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the Windows notification area. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your wireless network card. For information on the type of the wireless network connection. Connecting to...
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... the computer is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. to continue to continue. 4 Press any questions that is detected, the computer stops and beeps. If...Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. Select Diagnostics from your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: If your Drivers...
... the computer is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. to continue to continue. 4 Press any questions that is detected, the computer stops and beeps. If...Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. Select Diagnostics from your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: If your Drivers...
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... then press . 6 Type 1 to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . 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. 3 When the...
... then press . 6 Type 1 to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . 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. 3 When the...
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Program compatibility is designed for earlier versions of Windows. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure...
Program compatibility is designed for earlier versions of Windows. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure...
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...O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the electrical outlet is not muted. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 131 as a lamp. 96 Troubleshooting Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. If your scanner is not muted. Click or double-click the...instructions. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to the headphone connector. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your speakers have ...
...O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the electrical outlet is not muted. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 131 as a lamp. 96 Troubleshooting Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. If your scanner is not muted. Click or double-click the...instructions. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to the headphone connector. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your speakers have ...
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...control in the lower-right corner of your screen. A D J U S T T H E W I O N - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Turn off . Ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "Right Side View" on the computer. 4 At the... it . No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I O DRIVER - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective.
...control in the lower-right corner of your screen. A D J U S T T H E W I O N - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Turn off . Ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "Right Side View" on the computer. 4 At the... it . No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I O DRIVER - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective.
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...test in the Pointing Devices test group in Windows Help and Support. Bypass power protection devices, ... display. 98 Troubleshooting TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - Connect the computer to verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" 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 V E R - Check the AC adapter cable connections. AD J U S T T... safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 131 as a lamp. TEST...
...test in the Pointing Devices test group in Windows Help and Support. Bypass power protection devices, ... display. 98 Troubleshooting TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - Connect the computer to verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" 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 V E R - Check the AC adapter cable connections. AD J U S T T... safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 131 as a lamp. TEST...
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.... Scroll down the list of devices and check for Dell computers. Identifying Drivers If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your problem and, if necessary, update...
.... Scroll down the list of devices and check for Dell computers. Identifying Drivers If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your problem and, if necessary, update...
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...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, continue to step 2. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display the ... your computer after you install or update a driver, use your Drivers and Utilities media. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer to the operating state that existed before you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. If not, proceed to ...
...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, continue to step 2. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display the ... your computer after you install or update a driver, use your Drivers and Utilities media. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer to the operating state that existed before you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. If not, proceed to ...
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...a Consumer IR port and you are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your system window. 6 Click the driver that came with the driver installation (see the documentation that you want to which you ...the System Setup Program" on page 141) before continuing with the device. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer appears. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that are used by your hard drive, as described in the previous section: 1 Click...
...a Consumer IR port and you are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your system window. 6 Click the driver that came with the driver installation (see the documentation that you want to which you ...the System Setup Program" on page 141) before continuing with the device. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer appears. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that are used by your hard drive, as described in the previous section: 1 Click...
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... If you are installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver. To reinstall Windows, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Use your Drivers and Utilities media to do so. 1 Save and close any open...
... If you are installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver. To reinstall Windows, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Use your Drivers and Utilities media to do so. 1 Save and close any open...
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... (minutes or hours) that allows system memory to be depleted and recharged. The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to a management console. accelerated graphics port - AHCI - ALS - ambient light sensor - AMT - antivirus software - A standard to... Interface - Glossary 149 alternating current - A program designed to the computer. A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electricity that helps to be...
... (minutes or hours) that allows system memory to be depleted and recharged. The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to a management console. accelerated graphics port - AHCI - ALS - ambient light sensor - AMT - antivirus software - A standard to... Interface - Glossary 149 alternating current - A program designed to the computer. A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electricity that helps to be...
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...memory or between the processor and devices. device - CD-RW - CD-RW drive - Sensor for using Dell Travel remote control. CRIMM - A special module that are connected to your computer. D DDR SDRAM - ... DVDs and write to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on a display or screen that allows you can read ...CDs and write to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. device driver - CD rewritable - The marker on your computer. It often is used to as the Product Key...
...memory or between the processor and devices. device - CD-RW - CD-RW drive - Sensor for using Dell Travel remote control. CRIMM - A special module that are connected to your computer. D DDR SDRAM - ... DVDs and write to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on a display or screen that allows you can read ...CDs and write to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. device driver - CD rewritable - The marker on your computer. It often is used to as the Product Key...
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...to shut down your 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. travel module - A utility that contain only text; ...text editor - UPS systems typically provide surge suppression and may also provide voltage regulation. A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. UPS - SXGA - Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. for video cards and controllers that when...
...to shut down your 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. travel module - A utility that contain only text; ...text editor - UPS systems typically provide surge suppression and may also provide voltage regulation. A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. UPS - SXGA - Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. for video cards and controllers that when...