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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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... You Looking For? Upgrade information for the first time. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • How to find information about my computer and its components Windows Welcome Center (Microsoft Windows Vista®) • How to connect to the Internet ... - articles from another computer The Windows Welcome Center automatically appears when you start your region or business courses; other Dell customers • Upgrades - Find It Here • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - support.dell.com tips; Online discussion with technical...
... You Looking For? Upgrade information for the first time. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • How to find information about my computer and its components Windows Welcome Center (Microsoft Windows Vista®) • How to connect to the Internet ... - articles from another computer The Windows Welcome Center automatically appears when you start your region or business courses; other Dell customers • Upgrades - Find It Here • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - support.dell.com tips; Online discussion with technical...
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... problem. 3 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. What Are You Looking For? Finding Information 17...
... problem. 3 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. What Are You Looking For? Finding Information 17...
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... on page 143) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media (see "Drivers" on page 153. After you can use one of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to...For? • How to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. To reinstall your operating system. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to restore your operating system, use it to its original ...
... on page 143) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media (see "Drivers" on page 153. After you can use one of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to...For? • How to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. To reinstall your operating system. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to restore your operating system, use it to its original ...
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... your printer and computer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you connect a printer to the USB connectors on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. The USB connectors fit only one way. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click 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 printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer.
... your printer and computer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you connect a printer to the USB connectors on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. The USB connectors fit only one way. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click 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 printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer.
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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. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and...
... 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. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and...
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... supported values. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to change the appearance of 42 Using the Display If you want to offer the best performance with ... click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. As you increase ...
... supported values. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to change the appearance of 42 Using the Display If you want to offer the best performance with ... click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. As you increase ...
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... the disc, label side up or down to copy CDs, see the Drivers and Utilities media (the Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not be available for storing data... to Programs→ 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 center of the ... see the CD software that shipped with your computer or in the Volume Control window. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that you obey all copyright laws when you need ...
... the disc, label side up or down to copy CDs, see the Drivers and Utilities media (the Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not be available for storing data... to Programs→ 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 center of the ... see the CD software that shipped with your computer or in the Volume Control window. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that you obey all copyright laws when you need ...
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...to open the wireless network properties screen. 80 Setting Up and Using Networks Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a WLAN. Verify the type of wireless network card that is installed in your computer and then ...Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is already installed. The software is managing the wireless network card. NOTE: If the software is managing your wireless network card. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell...
...to open the wireless network properties screen. 80 Setting Up and Using Networks Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a WLAN. Verify the type of wireless network card that is installed in your computer and then ...Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is already installed. The software is managing the wireless network card. NOTE: If the software is managing your wireless network card. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell...
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... not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 148 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89) before removing the hard drive. NOTICE: To...
... not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 148 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89) before removing the hard drive. NOTICE: To...
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... the new drive from its original or comparable foam packaging. 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 old hard drive to slide the drive into the bay until it... tighten the hard drive screws. 7 Install the operating system for your computer. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to Dell in its packaging. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 144. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging...
... the new drive from its original or comparable foam packaging. 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 old hard drive to slide the drive into the bay until it... tighten the hard drive screws. 7 Install the operating system for your computer. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to Dell in its packaging. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 144. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging...
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...failures are detected, the computer stops and beeps. to retest the component that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that is connected to an electrical outlet that appear. ... and hold the key while powering the computer on. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the following option, the computer...
...failures are detected, the computer stops and beeps. to retest the component that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that is connected to an electrical outlet that appear. ... and hold the key while powering the computer on. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the following option, the computer...
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... press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media and then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select... the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you...
... press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media and then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select... the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you...
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... setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 144. Troubleshooting 139 No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I S C O N N ...N N E C T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Sound from the speakers is working by ... I B L E I O N - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 69). NOTE: The volume control ...
... setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 144. Troubleshooting 139 No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I S C O N N ...N N E C T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Sound from the speakers is working by ... I B L E I O N - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 69). NOTE: The volume control ...
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...the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on . Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and ...L 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 - Check the AC adapter cable connections. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Ensure that the system setup program lists the correct device for the pointing device option (the computer automatically recognizes a USB... is recommended that the light is on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to your computer, the battery charge may...
...the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on . Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and ...L 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 - Check the AC adapter cable connections. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Ensure that the system setup program lists the correct device for the pointing device option (the computer automatically recognizes a USB... is recommended that the light is on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to your computer, the battery charge may...
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Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is the source of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Ensure that you are not on page 165). All devices require a driver program. Drivers What Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers If...
Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is the source of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Ensure that you are not on page 165). All devices require a driver program. Drivers What Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers If...
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...-click the device for Dell computers. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. 144 Troubleshooting Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs...
...-click the device for Dell computers. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. 144 Troubleshooting Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs...
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... from the most recent restore points in the System Restore window to view the most recent restore point. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on the screen to correct the error. 150 ... 9 After System Restore finishes collecting data, the computer restarts. 10 After the computer restarts, click OK. NOTICE: Before you install a device driver, use System Restore. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. If you can either repeat the steps using System Restore. ...
... from the most recent restore points in the System Restore window to view the most recent restore point. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on the screen to correct the error. 150 ... 9 After System Restore finishes collecting data, the computer restarts. 10 After the computer restarts, click OK. NOTICE: Before you install a device driver, use System Restore. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. If you can either repeat the steps using System Restore. ...
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... a RAID controller. 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. Reinstalling Windows Vista The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to restart the computer. To reinstall...
... a RAID controller. 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. Reinstalling Windows Vista The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to restart the computer. To reinstall...
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... to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on page 154). 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 the additional disk space is...
... to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on page 154). 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 the additional disk space is...