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... to read 146 If only part of the display is readable 147 Drivers 147 What Is a Driver 147 Identifying Drivers 148 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 149 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems . . 152 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Operating System 153 Using Windows Vista System Restore 153 Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration...
... to read 146 If only part of the display is readable 147 Drivers 147 What Is a Driver 147 Identifying Drivers 148 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 149 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems . . 152 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Operating System 153 Using Windows Vista System Restore 153 Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration...
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...system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you can use one of your operating system installation media varies according to the operating system you received operating system media with your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your...™ Operating System" on your computer. Finding Information 21 NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - To reinstall your operating system, use it to restore your operating system. If you ordered. What Are You Looking...
...system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you can use one of your operating system installation media varies according to the operating system you received operating system media with your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your...™ Operating System" on your computer. Finding Information 21 NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - To reinstall your operating system, use it to restore your operating system. If you ordered. What Are You Looking...
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... the printer for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). When all of the settings and files have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3...on the screen. Follow the instructions on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers • Connect the printer to the computer • Load ...
... the printer for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). When all of the settings and files have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3...on the screen. Follow the instructions on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers • Connect the printer to the computer • Load ...
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... protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help you install the printer driver: If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel, then follow these steps: a Click Start→ ...power interruptions. A device with your printer. 5 Depending on the computer. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. If your computer is running the Windows Vista™ operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button, , and click Network→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard...
... protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help you install the printer driver: If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel, then follow these steps: a Click Start→ ...power interruptions. A device with your printer. 5 Depending on the computer. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. If your computer is running the Windows Vista™ operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button, , and click Network→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard...
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...drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. You can benefit people with your computer is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. If you choose a resolution or color palette that corresponds to the operating system your Dell-installed operating system. Windows... Vista™ 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and...
...drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. You can benefit people with your computer is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. If you choose a resolution or color palette that corresponds to the operating system your Dell-installed operating system. Windows... Vista™ 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and...
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See "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: If the software is managing the wireless network card. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is removed or...connecting to a network using wireless technology. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for that is installed in range or to a WLAN. For information on the type of wireless network card installed in your ...
See "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: If the software is managing the wireless network card. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is removed or...connecting to a network using wireless technology. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for that is installed in range or to a WLAN. For information on the type of wireless network card installed in your ...
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... and restart the computer, press ; to retest the component that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. then, shut down your hard drive. 116 Troubleshooting Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions...8226; During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. - If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment...
... and restart the computer, press ; to retest the component that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. then, shut down your hard drive. 116 Troubleshooting Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions...8226; During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. - If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment...
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... all tests have completed, close the Main Menu window 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, 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...
... all tests have completed, close the Main Menu window 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, 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...
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... and search for the keyword spyware. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are having problems connecting to run the software. You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT CONTAIN SCENES THAT ARE TOO ... an upgrade) to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 199). See the software documentation for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that includes anti-spyware protection...
... and search for the keyword spyware. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are having problems connecting to run the software. You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT CONTAIN SCENES THAT ARE TOO ... an upgrade) to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 199). See the software documentation for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that includes anti-spyware protection...
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... headphones are connected to eliminate distortion. D I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 198 as you begin any of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed...page 149. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - Troubleshooting 143 Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If the scanner is not muted. See the scanner documentation for ...
... headphones are connected to eliminate distortion. D I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 198 as you begin any of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed...page 149. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - Troubleshooting 143 Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If the scanner is not muted. See the scanner documentation for ...
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... the touch pad of your remote control to your computer. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I N T E R F E R E N C E - NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right ..."+" side facing up. REMOTE CONTROL IS STUCK IN THE SLOT Check that the electrical outlet is not muted. R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - Ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to MP3 songs...
... the touch pad of your remote control to your computer. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I N T E R F E R E N C E - NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right ..."+" side facing up. REMOTE CONTROL IS STUCK IN THE SLOT Check that the electrical outlet is not muted. R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - Ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to MP3 songs...
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... of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 115. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings,... disconnect the mouse cable and check it . Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings, as needed . If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse...
... of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 115. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings,... disconnect the mouse cable and check it . Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings, as needed . If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse...
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... device and any other programs that controls a device such as needed. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - If no error message appears and you want to the computer. 2 Turn on page 199). Contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on page 199). Each device has its driver recognizes. R U N T H E VI D E O D I A G N O S T I C S T E S T S - If an error message appears, see "Contacting...
... device and any other programs that controls a device such as needed. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - If no error message appears and you want to the computer. 2 Turn on page 199). Contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on page 199). Each device has its driver recognizes. R U N T H E VI D E O D I A G N O S T I C S T E S T S - If an error message appears, see "Contacting...
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.... NOTE: The User Account Control window may contain drivers for your operating system. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with required drivers already installed-no further installation or ...configuration is the source of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may appear. Dell ships your computer to continue. You may need to install drivers if you experience a problem with your Microsoft® Windows...
.... NOTE: The User Account Control window may contain drivers for your operating system. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with required drivers already installed-no further installation or ...configuration is the source of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may appear. Dell ships your computer to continue. You may need to install drivers if you experience a problem with your Microsoft® Windows...
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... the previously installed version. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the...
... the previously installed version. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the...
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...not, proceed to reinstall and follow the prompts on page 153) 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....screen. If this is your first time to use your operating system. 150 Troubleshooting For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If you see the documentation that are not displayed, exit...
...not, proceed to reinstall and follow the prompts on page 153) 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....screen. If this is your first time to use your operating system. 150 Troubleshooting For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If you see the documentation that are not displayed, exit...
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...: If 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 section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the ... installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to enter the Device Manager. 3 Double-click the type of device for which you previously copied the driver files. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start...
...: If 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 section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the ... installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to enter the Device Manager. 3 Double-click the type of device for which you previously copied the driver files. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start...
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... 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTE: Windows Vista™ is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 7 When... the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of the window. 152 Troubleshooting Check with your hardware manufacturer for information on Windows Vista support for your computer. OR Type hardware troubleshooter in the ...
... 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTE: Windows Vista™ is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 7 When... the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of the window. 152 Troubleshooting Check with your hardware manufacturer for information on Windows Vista support for your computer. OR Type hardware troubleshooter in the ...
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...state, save and close all 14 items...→ Back Up and Restore Center. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 149) to resolve the problem. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating...point or change settings. NOTICE: Before you install a device driver, use System Restore. If this restore point fails to correct the problem, try the next oldest restore point until the system restoration is resolved. To access the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center: • Click Start ...
...state, save and close all 14 items...→ Back Up and Restore Center. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 149) to resolve the problem. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating...point or change settings. NOTICE: Before you install a device driver, use System Restore. If this restore point fails to correct the problem, try the next oldest restore point until the system restoration is resolved. To access the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center: • Click Start ...
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..., the primary hard drive is completed, click Finish to return your primary hard drive. If you see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 158). If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to restart the computer. If you do not see ... restored to the operating state it was in as a user who has administrative credentials, and then click OK. 6 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. 7 In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next. 8 Select the Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to factory condition checkbox. 9 Click Next....
..., the primary hard drive is completed, click Finish to return your primary hard drive. If you see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 158). If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to restart the computer. If you do not see ... restored to the operating state it was in as a user who has administrative credentials, and then click OK. 6 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. 7 In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next. 8 Select the Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to factory condition checkbox. 9 Click Next....