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...part of the display is readable 143 Drivers 143 What Is a Driver 143 Identifying Drivers 143 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 144 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 147 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 148 Using Windows Vista System Restore 149 Restoring the ... Operating System Media 152 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 153 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore. . . . 154 Using Dell™ PC Restore 155 Using the Operating System Media 157 13 Dell™ QuickSet Features 159 14 Traveling With Your ...
...part of the display is readable 143 Drivers 143 What Is a Driver 143 Identifying Drivers 143 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 144 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 147 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 148 Using Windows Vista System Restore 149 Restoring the ... Operating System Media 152 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 153 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore. . . . 154 Using Dell™ PC Restore 155 Using the Operating System Media 157 13 Dell™ QuickSet Features 159 14 Traveling With Your ...
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...discussions with site. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • How to find information about my computer and its components Windows Welcome Center (Microsoft Windows Vista®) • How ..., the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - support.dell.com tips; other Dell customers • Upgrades - articles from another computer The Windows Welcome Center automatically appears when you start your region or business courses;
...discussions with site. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • How to find information about my computer and its components Windows Welcome Center (Microsoft Windows Vista®) • How ..., the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - support.dell.com tips; other Dell customers • Upgrades - articles from another computer The Windows Welcome Center automatically appears when you start your region or business courses;
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... detects your computer and operating system and installs the 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your selections. • How to use the Windows operating system • How to work with programs and files • ...How to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Microsoft Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and Support. 2 In Search Help, type...
... detects your computer and operating system and installs the 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your selections. • How to use the Windows operating system • How to work with programs and files • ...How to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Microsoft Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and Support. 2 In Search Help, type...
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... After you can use one of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell PC Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Dell PC Restore may not ship with your operating system, use it to...Here Operating System Media The operating system is already installed on page 143) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. 18 Finding Information For more information, see "Drivers" on your operating system. To reinstall your computer. • Operating System media ...
... After you can use one of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell PC Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Dell PC Restore may not ship with your operating system, use it to...Here Operating System Media The operating system is already installed on page 143) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. 18 Finding Information For more information, see "Drivers" on your operating system. To reinstall your computer. • Operating System media ...
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.... • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. See the documentation that it is turned on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Your printer may arrive in the box in progress. Printer Cable Your printer connects to the printer owner's manual or...Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in which your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came ...
.... • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. See the documentation that it is turned on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Your printer may arrive in the box in progress. Printer Cable Your printer connects to the printer owner's manual or...Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in which your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came ...
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... Start button , and click Network→Add a printer to help you install the printer driver. 5 If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. See the documentation that came with your printer. 38 Setting Up Your Computer 1 3 2 1 USB connector... then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to start the Add Printer Wizard. 6 Install the printer driver if necessary.
... Start button , and click Network→Add a printer to help you install the printer driver. 5 If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. See the documentation that came with your printer. 38 Setting Up Your Computer 1 3 2 1 USB connector... then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to start the Add Printer Wizard. 6 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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... at one time, and the taskbar that supported by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to change the appearance of 42 Using the Display Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In...
... at one time, and the taskbar that supported by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to change the appearance of 42 Using the Display Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In...
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...volume control options, click Help in the center of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities media (the Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not be available for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see ...→ Accessories→ Entertainment (or Multimedia), and then click Volume Control. 2 In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in the Volume Control column and slide it up , in the Volume Control window. 3 Place the disc, label side up or down to increase or decrease the volume. Adjust the...
...volume control options, click Help in the center of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities media (the Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not be available for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see ...→ Accessories→ Entertainment (or Multimedia), and then click Volume Control. 2 In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in the Volume Control column and slide it up , in the Volume Control window. 3 Place the disc, label side up or down to increase or decrease the volume. Adjust the...
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Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for more information, the Windows XP operating system is already installed. The software is managing the wireless network card. Verify the ... a profile to a network using wireless technology. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing your wireless network card in ...
Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for more information, the Windows XP operating system is already installed. The software is managing the wireless network card. Verify the ... a profile to a network using wireless technology. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is managing your wireless network card in ...
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...the computer is on page 144. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 148 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on , in standby mode, or in "Before You Begin" on page 89) before ...hard drive. NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the procedures in hibernate mode. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a ...
...the computer is on page 144. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 148 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on , in standby mode, or in "Before You Begin" on page 89) before ...hard drive. NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the procedures in hibernate mode. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a ...
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... transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive 94 Adding and Replacing Parts See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 148. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your computer. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 144. Otherwise, the hard drive may damage the...
... transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive 94 Adding and Replacing Parts See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 148. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your computer. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 144. Otherwise, the hard drive may damage the...
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...your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 165. 1 Ensure that the computer ...Drivers and Utilities media. to continue to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 165). NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell...utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press ....logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, and...the computer, press ; When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Press and hold the...
...your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 165. 1 Ensure that the computer ...Drivers and Utilities media. to continue to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 165). NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell...utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press ....logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, and...the computer, press ; When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Press and hold the...
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...Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and then press . 5 Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . and down for your Drivers and Utilities media and then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9... Remove your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to run. NOTE: Write down and ...
...Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and then press . 5 Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . and down for your Drivers and Utilities media and then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9... Remove your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to run. NOTE: Write down and ...
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... lower-right corner of your screen. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 111. R U N THE D ELL D IAGNOSTICS - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 144. Troubleshooting 139 See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 69). If your speakers ...have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that the electrical outlet is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to disable (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows...
... lower-right corner of your screen. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 111. R U N THE D ELL D IAGNOSTICS - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 144. Troubleshooting 139 See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 69). If your speakers ...have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that the electrical outlet is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to disable (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows...
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... a battery to power your computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 111. Video and Display Problems..., it is blank NOTE: If you attach an external monitor to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it with another device, such as a lamp. R E I N S T A L... and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 144. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - If the AC adapter has a light, ...
... a battery to power your computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 111. Video and Display Problems..., it is blank NOTE: If you attach an external monitor to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it with another device, such as a lamp. R E I N S T A L... and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 144. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - If the AC adapter has a light, ...
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... controller may need to you are not on page 165). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Ensure that use the device. Troubleshooting 143 A driver is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is readable CONNECT AN...
... controller may need to you are not on page 165). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Ensure that use the device. Troubleshooting 143 A driver is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is readable CONNECT AN...
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...→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell computers. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the computer, click Continue; If you may appear. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. If you install or...
...→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell computers. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the computer, click Continue; If you may appear. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. If you install or...
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...Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Back Up and Restore Center. 2 In the Tasks list, click Repair Windows using a different restore point, or you install a device driver, use System Restore. If you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close all open... Show restore points older than 5 days check box to correct the error. 150 Troubleshooting If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on the screen to view the complete list of restore points. 6 Select a restore point...
...Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Back Up and Restore Center. 2 In the Tasks list, click Repair Windows using a different restore point, or you install a device driver, use System Restore. If you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close all open... Show restore points older than 5 days check box to correct the error. 150 Troubleshooting If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on the screen to view the complete list of restore points. 6 Select a restore point...
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...Windows, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 152 Troubleshooting After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. If Device Driver...Using the Operating System Media Before You Begin If you installed the new device driver (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on your computer has a RAID controller. 8 Select the Yes, ...
...Windows, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 152 Troubleshooting After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. If Device Driver...Using the Operating System Media Before You Begin If you installed the new device driver (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on your computer has a RAID controller. 8 Select the Yes, ...
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... reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to load any required drivers, including the drivers required if your primary hard drive. To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that the additional disk space is the first drive detected by...
... reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to load any required drivers, including the drivers required if your primary hard drive. To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that the additional disk space is the first drive detected by...