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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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...operating system is located on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you reinstall your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your operating system installation media varies according to an earlier operating state... system, use one of your computer to the operating system you ordered. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 103.
...operating system is located on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you reinstall your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your operating system installation media varies according to an earlier operating state... system, use one of your computer to the operating system you ordered. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 103.
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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 printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Compare joule ratings...
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 printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Compare joule ratings...
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...legibility of text and change the appearance of the current settings so you can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. In contrast, lower resolution causes text...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 previous settings if needed. To display a program at a specific resolution...
...legibility of text and change the appearance of the current settings so you can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. In contrast, lower resolution causes text...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 previous settings if needed. To display a program at a specific resolution...
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.... To connect to that your wireless network card. NOTE: If you select a secure network, you turn on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Once you have configured your computer for connecting to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products....unique to the network. NOTE: Your computer can take up notifies you have followed the instructions in the Windows notification area. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for that is detected in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on to a network....
.... To connect to that your wireless network card. NOTE: If you select a secure network, you turn on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Once you have configured your computer for connecting to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products....unique to the network. NOTE: Your computer can take up notifies you have followed the instructions in the Windows notification area. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for that is detected in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on to a network....
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... a docking device (docked), undock it. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on 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 completely. to continue...your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to an electrical ...
... a docking device (docked), undock it. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on 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 completely. to continue...your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to an electrical ...
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...menu appears. 4 At the boot device menu, use the up- Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert 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 ... all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down -arrow keys to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. and down ...
...menu appears. 4 At the boot device menu, use the up- Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert 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 ... all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down -arrow keys to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. and down ...
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...I B I L I T Y W I Z A R D - A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Troubleshooting 91 A 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 environment similar ... until the computer turns off, then restart your computer. • Ensure that it runs in Windows Help and Support. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING...
...I B I L I T Y W I Z A R D - A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Troubleshooting 91 A 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 environment similar ... until the computer turns off, then restart your computer. • Ensure that it runs in Windows Help and Support. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING...
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... outlet is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to disable (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 131 as a lamp. 96 Troubleshooting A D J U S T T H E W ... O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your scanner is not muted. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D ...
... outlet is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to disable (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 131 as a lamp. 96 Troubleshooting A D J U S T T H E W ... O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your scanner is not muted. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D ...
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See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Start→Control...computer. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. 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 - A D J U S T T H E W I N T E R F E R E N C E - R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I C S - R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I O DRIVER - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is not...
See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Start→Control...computer. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. 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 - A D J U S T T H E W I N T E R F E R E N C E - R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I C S - R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I O DRIVER - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is not...
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...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics ..., such as a lamp. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the system setup program lists the correct device for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on . Verify that the light is blank NOTE: If you begin any setting adjustments). R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I... the Pointing Devices test group in Windows Help and Support.
...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics ..., such as a lamp. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the system setup program lists the correct device for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on . Verify that the light is blank NOTE: If you begin any setting adjustments). R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I... the Pointing Devices test group in Windows Help and Support.
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... commands that are installing software appropriate for operating systems that only its own set of your computer might not work correctly. 100 Troubleshooting Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. All devices require a driver program. You may contain drivers for your Microsoft® Windows® operating system.
... commands that are installing software appropriate for operating systems that only its own set of your computer might not work correctly. 100 Troubleshooting Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. All devices require a driver program. You may contain drivers for your Microsoft® Windows® operating system.
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...4 When you see "Restoring Your Operating System" 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 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. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer ...
...4 When you see "Restoring Your Operating System" 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 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. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer ...
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... system. A message stating that you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is detecting hardware in your system window. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your computer are used by ... or Video). 3 Double-click the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer appears. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the device for which you...
... system. A message stating that you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is detecting hardware in your system window. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your computer are used by ... or Video). 3 Double-click the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer appears. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the device for which you...
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... representative instructs 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 correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on your primary hard drive. NOTICE: Before...
... representative instructs 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 correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on your primary hard drive. NOTICE: Before...
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...to be depleted and recharged. ASF is not responding. The length of time (minutes or hours) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electricity that helps to enable... portable computer battery powers the computer. AGP - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to control display brightness. AHCI - ALS - AMT - Intel® Active Management Technology- A program designed to a management console. A standard to ...
...to be depleted and recharged. ASF is not responding. The length of time (minutes or hours) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electricity that helps to enable... portable computer battery powers the computer. AGP - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to control display brightness. AHCI - ALS - AMT - Intel® Active Management Technology- A program designed to a management console. A standard to ...
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...are connected to CD-R discs only once. double-data-rate 2 SDRAM - device - device driver - CD rewritable - CD-RW/DVD drive - The speed, given in MHz, that indicates ...how fast computer components that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance. COA - The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on a display or screen that is a blinking solid line... type of data between the processor and memory or between the processor and devices. Sensor for using Dell Travel remote control. CRIMM - D DDR SDRAM - double-data-rate SDRAM - A type of batterypowered...
...are connected to CD-R discs only once. double-data-rate 2 SDRAM - device - device driver - CD rewritable - CD-RW/DVD drive - The speed, given in MHz, that indicates ...how fast computer components that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance. COA - The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on a display or screen that is a blinking solid line... type of data between the processor and memory or between the processor and devices. Sensor for using Dell Travel remote control. CRIMM - D DDR SDRAM - double-data-rate SDRAM - A type of batterypowered...
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...- SXGA+ - T TAPI - trusted platform module - U UMA - System memory dynamically allocated to 1400 x 1050. A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. super-extended graphics array - system setup - telephony application programming interface - Text editors do not change fonts, and so... on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of time when there is no electrical power. UPS - uninterruptible power supply - UPS systems typically provide ...
...- SXGA+ - T TAPI - trusted platform module - U UMA - System memory dynamically allocated to 1400 x 1050. A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. super-extended graphics array - system setup - telephony application programming interface - Text editors do not change fonts, and so... on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of time when there is no electrical power. UPS - uninterruptible power supply - UPS systems typically provide ...