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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 your computer. Readme files may be included 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 your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced...
... Utilities media to your computer. Readme files may be included 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 your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced...
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... • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - NSS automatically detects your computer and operating 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your selections. Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Contact... status, support history, service contract, 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 computer ...
... • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - NSS automatically detects your computer and operating 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your selections. Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Contact... status, support history, service contract, 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 computer ...
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To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. If you received operating system media with your computer, you can use it to an earlier operating ...
To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. If you received operating system media with your computer, you can use it to an earlier operating ...
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.... 8 Click Finish. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you chose for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your old computer screen on the screen. 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 5 On the...
.... 8 Click Finish. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you chose for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your old computer screen on the screen. 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 5 On the...
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... wall connector during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Many surge protectors have a telephone connector for modem connection instructions. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn on page 100...
... wall connector during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Many surge protectors have a telephone connector for modem connection instructions. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn on page 100...
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... 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 appear larger and can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen... the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 40 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the previous settings if needed. Before you can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of...
... 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 appear larger and can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen... the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 40 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the previous settings if needed. Before you can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of...
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... card orientation and try again. The computer automatically detects the card. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. ExpressCards are keyed to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is running. If you to prevent incorrect insertion. Save the blank for use the media that came...
... card orientation and try again. The computer automatically detects the card. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. ExpressCards are keyed to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is running. If you to prevent incorrect insertion. Save the blank for use the media that came...
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... the slot. The computer automatically detects 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 the card. Installing a Memory Card You can install a media memory card in the computer...
... the slot. The computer automatically detects 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 the card. Installing a Memory Card You can install a media memory card in the computer...
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... connect to your network. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to the network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for a wireless network, another pop-up notifies you that your computer is connected to that network. Verify the type of the wireless network... you of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for your wireless network card. When you turn on page 68. Dell cannot provide this information. The software is already installed. NOTE: Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to internal cards...
... connect to your network. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to the network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for a wireless network, another pop-up notifies you that your computer is connected to that network. Verify the type of the wireless network... you of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for your wireless network card. When you turn on page 68. Dell cannot provide this information. The software is already installed. NOTE: Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to internal cards...
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..., and ensure that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for content, format, and how frequently you want to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Enter system setup, review your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on Dell computers. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on page 141). The service is recommended...
..., and ensure that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for content, format, and how frequently you want to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Enter system setup, review your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on Dell computers. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on page 141). The service is recommended...
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...Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on . 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...Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell ...you see "Contacting Dell" on page 132). NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition... has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, ...
...Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on . 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...Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell ...you see "Contacting Dell" on page 132). NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition... has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, ...
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...Menu, select the test you want to run. NOTE: Write down -arrow keys to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down for extended periods of time. NOTE: Keyboard 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 highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . To avoid possible...
...Menu, select the test you want to run. NOTE: Write down -arrow keys to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down for extended periods of time. NOTE: Keyboard 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 highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . To avoid possible...
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... that your computer. Troubleshooting 91 Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. If you run the software. For more information, search for an earlier Microsoft®...
... that your computer. Troubleshooting 91 Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. If you run the software. For more information, search for an earlier Microsoft®...
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See the scanner documentation for instructions. No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 131 as a lamp. 96 Troubleshooting A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as you begin any of your screen. ...
See the scanner documentation for instructions. No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 131 as a lamp. 96 Troubleshooting A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as you begin any of your screen. ...
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...Right Side View" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. A D J U S T T H E W I O DRIVER - If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the computer. 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 - R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I C S - Troubleshooting 97 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 26). Ensure that the headphone cable is not muted. Ensure that...
...Right Side View" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. A D J U S T T H E W I O DRIVER - If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the computer. 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 - R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I C S - Troubleshooting 97 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 26). Ensure that the headphone cable is not muted. Ensure that...
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...T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I E S - If the display is recommended that the system setup program lists the correct device for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. If your computer supports, it with another device, such as you attach an external monitor to power your computer. Verify that... operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 75. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Ensure that the electrical outlet is working ...
...T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I E S - If the display is recommended that the system setup program lists the correct device for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. If your computer supports, it with another device, such as you attach an external monitor to power your computer. Verify that... operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 75. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Ensure that the electrical outlet is working ...
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... that use the device. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is needed. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is next to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Dell ships your operating system. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may...
... that use the device. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is needed. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is next to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Dell ships your operating system. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may...
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...operating state that existed before 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 ...Hardware→Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back Driver. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to step 2. NOTE: In most cases, the...
...operating state that existed before 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 ...Hardware→Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back Driver. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to step 2. NOTE: In most cases, the...
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...to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer, see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 141) before continuing with the device. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. For information about components installed... on your computer has a Consumer IR port and you are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you must first enable the Consumer IR port in the previous...
...to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer, see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 141) before continuing with the device. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. For information about components installed... on your computer has a Consumer IR port and you are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you must first enable the Consumer IR port in the previous...