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... 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 Computer to the Default Factory Configuration 151 Using the Operating System Media 152 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 153 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore. . . . 154 Using Dell...
... 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 Computer to the Default Factory Configuration 151 Using the Operating System Media 152 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 153 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore. . . . 154 Using Dell...
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... the Welcome Center is to view the appropriate support • Community - support.dell.com tips; 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 • How to...
... the Welcome Center is to view the appropriate support • Community - support.dell.com tips; 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 • How to...
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... the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and Support. 2 In Search Help, type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then press or click the magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that describes your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface configuration. If... screen. NSS is necessary for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your Dell computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or Product Type and Product Model, ...
... the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and Support. 2 In Search Help, type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then press or click the magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that describes your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface configuration. If... screen. NSS is necessary for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your Dell computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or Product Type and Product Model, ...
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... with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 148 or "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System" on page 153. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. 18 Finding Information Dell PC Restore returns your computer to an...
... with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 148 or "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System" on page 153. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. 18 Finding Information Dell PC Restore returns your computer to an...
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... with your computer is running the Windows Vista® operating system, click the Windows Vista 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...
... with your computer is running the Windows Vista® operating system, click the Windows Vista 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...
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...computer is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the operating system your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To set the display ..., both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be displayed at the bottom of images on the screen. Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen ...
...computer is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the operating system your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To set the display ..., both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be displayed at the bottom of images on the screen. Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen ...
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... wireless configuration utility is managing your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your wireless network card in Windows Vista: 1 Click → Connect To→ Manage wireless networks. 2 Double-click a profile to a WLAN. See "Wireless...
... wireless configuration utility is managing your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your wireless network card in Windows Vista: 1 Click → Connect To→ Manage wireless networks. 2 Double-click a profile to a WLAN. See "Wireless...
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...for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile; To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the procedures in hibernate mode. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 148 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. 2 ...hard drive from sources other than Dell. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on , in standby mode, or in "Before You Begin" on page 144. NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard...
...for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile; To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the procedures in hibernate mode. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 148 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. 2 ...hard drive from sources other than Dell. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on , in standby mode, or in "Before You Begin" on page 144. NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard...
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NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into the bay until it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 144. NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it is fully seated. 6 Replace... Utilities" on page 148. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. Save the original packaging for your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell in the Product Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove...
NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into the bay until it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 144. NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it is fully seated. 6 Replace... Utilities" on page 148. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. Save the original packaging for your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell in the Product Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove...
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Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. If an exclamation point is next to continue. Reinstalling Drivers... and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My...
Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. If an exclamation point is next to continue. Reinstalling Drivers... and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My...
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... this is your first time to use System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on the screen. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start Windows Explorer, click your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right...
... this is your first time to use System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on the screen. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start Windows Explorer, click your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right...
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... example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the device for which you are an administrator on Windows Vista support for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→...Finish and restart your computer. Troubleshooting 147 NOTE: Windows Vista® is detected but incorrectly configured, you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for your device. NOTE: The User Account Control window may not yet be available. Check with your ...
... example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the device for which you are an administrator on Windows Vista support for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→...Finish and restart your computer. Troubleshooting 147 NOTE: Windows Vista® is detected but incorrectly configured, you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for your device. NOTE: The User Account Control window may not yet be available. Check with your ...
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... not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on the screen to correct the error. 150 Troubleshooting If this restore point fails to correct the problem, try the next oldest restore point until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button → Control Panel→...
... not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on the screen to correct the error. 150 Troubleshooting If this restore point fails to correct the problem, try the next oldest restore point until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button → Control Panel→...
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... operating state it was in before you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to restart the computer. Reinstalling Windows Vista The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to factory condition check box. 9 Click Next. To reinstall Windows, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 152 Troubleshooting Using the...
... operating state it was in before you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to restart the computer. Reinstalling Windows Vista The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to factory condition check box. 9 Click Next. To reinstall Windows, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 152 Troubleshooting Using the...
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... what controller is installed, 19 volume adjusting, 139 W warranty information, 14 Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 144 Program Compatibility wizard, 131 reinstalling, 154 System Restore, 148, 153-154 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 145 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 33 Help and Support Center, ...new computer, 33 traveling with the computer by air, 163 identification tag, 161 packing, 161 tips, 162 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 111 Hardware Troubleshooter, 147 Help and Support Center, 17 restore computer to previous operating state, 148, 153-154 U uninterruptible ...
... what controller is installed, 19 volume adjusting, 139 W warranty information, 14 Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 144 Program Compatibility wizard, 131 reinstalling, 154 System Restore, 148, 153-154 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 145 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 33 Help and Support Center, ...new computer, 33 traveling with the computer by air, 163 identification tag, 161 packing, 161 tips, 162 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 111 Hardware Troubleshooter, 147 Help and Support Center, 17 restore computer to previous operating state, 148, 153-154 U uninterruptible ...