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... the display is blank 146 If the display is difficult 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...
... the display is blank 146 If the display is difficult 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...
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... support.dell.com. You can be available in certain countries. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 149) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your Drivers and Utilities... or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Drivers and Utilities Media Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • A diagnostic ...
... support.dell.com. You can be available in certain countries. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 149) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your Drivers and Utilities... or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Drivers and Utilities Media Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • A diagnostic ...
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... • Service and support - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your computer, you reinstall the operating system on your country/region, and then click Drivers & Downloads. support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select ...your region or business courses, and frequently asked questions segment to support.dell.com, select your selections. 18 Finding Information Contact information...
... • Service and support - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your computer, you reinstall the operating system on your country/region, and then click Drivers & Downloads. support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select ...your region or business courses, and frequently asked questions segment to support.dell.com, select your selections. 18 Finding Information Contact information...
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After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you ordered. What Are You Looking For? • How to an earlier operating state without affecting data ...
After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you ordered. What Are You Looking For? • How to an earlier operating state without affecting data ...
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...'s manual or contact the printer manufacturer. 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 paper and install the toner or ... Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in certain countries. The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in progress. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you chose ...
...'s manual or contact the printer manufacturer. 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 paper and install the toner or ... Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in certain countries. The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in progress. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you chose ...
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...New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel, then follow these steps: a Click Start→ Printers and Faxes. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 149 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Some surge protector manufacturers... include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. A device with your printer. 5 Depending on the computer. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. b Click File→ Add Printer to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn...
...New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel, then follow these steps: a Click Start→ Printers and Faxes. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 149 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Some surge protector manufacturers... include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. A device with your printer. 5 Depending on the computer. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. b Click File→ Add Printer to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn...
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NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision...a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click the area you want to the operating system your Dell-installed operating system. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. Windows Vista™ 1 Click the Windows... a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to appear larger and can enhance the ...
NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision...a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click the area you want to the operating system your Dell-installed operating system. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. Windows Vista™ 1 Click the Windows... a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to appear larger and can enhance the ...
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The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. 1 1 release button Using ExpressCards 95 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you must press the ... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a slot. Press the latch and remove the card or blank. Save a blank to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. If the configuration program tells you to use the media that came with the...
The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. 1 1 release button Using ExpressCards 95 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you must press the ... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a slot. Press the latch and remove the card or blank. Save a blank to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. If the configuration program tells you to use the media that came with the...
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... configuration utility (click the icon in the notification area) to select a card and stop the card in the configuration utility, you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its connector. To install a memory... seated in the Product Information Guide. If you remove it from the computer. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Check the card orientation and try again.
... configuration utility (click the icon in the notification area) to select a card and stop the card in the configuration utility, you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its connector. To install a memory... seated in the Product Information Guide. If you remove it from the computer. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Check the card orientation and try again.
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See "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card that name on page 101 for more information, the Windows XP operating system is managing your wireless ... Device Manager Depending on the software installed on page 101. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to get more information about how to prepare for your computer to a WLAN. If the Choose a wireless network window states Click an item...
See "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card that name on page 101 for more information, the Windows XP operating system is managing your wireless ... Device Manager Depending on the software installed on page 101. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to get more information about how to prepare for your computer to a WLAN. If the Choose a wireless network window states Click an item...
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...operates on your hard drive. Troubleshooting 115 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 15). Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your computer, perform the... for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications. It is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 211). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is free and can be customized for your computer's configuration information, and ensure that...
...operates on your hard drive. Troubleshooting 115 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 15). Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your computer, perform the... for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications. It is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 211). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is free and can be customized for your computer's configuration information, and ensure that...
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... computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 199. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be powered down your computer and try again. - Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. to continue to wait until you... see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . then, shut down completely....
... computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 199. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be powered down your computer and try again. - Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. to continue to wait until you... see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . then, shut down completely....
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... Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. On the next start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears, and then press . 5 Type 1 to the boot sequence specified in the system setup program.... Upon restart, the computer boots according to start -up - Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. and down for your Drivers and Utilities media, and then close the test window to return to run...
... Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. On the next start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears, and then press . 5 Type 1 to the boot sequence specified in the system setup program.... Upon restart, the computer boots according to start -up - Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. and down for your Drivers and Utilities media, and then close the test window to return to run...
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... utility for following features: • Self-help tools such as telephone numbers • Resources specific to your computer are available under Drivers & Downloads Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer, such as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed...
... utility for following features: • Self-help tools such as telephone numbers • Resources specific to your computer are available under Drivers & Downloads Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer, such as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed...
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.... Troubleshooting 137 NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are having problems connecting to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that ...your program may require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that...
.... Troubleshooting 137 NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are having problems connecting to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that ...your program may require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that...
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... in the Product Information Guide. Press to eliminate distortion. Troubleshooting 143 Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 149. 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 not...
... in the Product Information Guide. Press to eliminate distortion. Troubleshooting 143 Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 149. 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 not...
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R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 115. Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I O N - No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I C S - Click or double-click the ... you have been listening to your screen. A D J U S T T H E W I N T E R F E R E N C E - Turn off . See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. Ensure that the battery is securely inserted into a nonExpress Card slot. NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of...
R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 115. Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I O N - No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I C S - Click or double-click the ... you have been listening to your screen. A D J U S T T H E W I N T E R F E R E N C E - Turn off . See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. Ensure that the battery is securely inserted into a nonExpress Card slot. NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of...
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... and the operation of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. If the touch pad operates ...correctly, the mouse may be defective. Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 149. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I V E...
... and the operation of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. If the touch pad operates ...correctly, the mouse may be defective. Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 149. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I V E...
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.... 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. SEE "ERROR M ESSAGES" - Contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on page 199). Troubleshooting 147 Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its own set of the display is not completely blank, run the Video device group in the... "Dell Diagnostics" on page 115, then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 127. If only part of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video ...
.... 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. SEE "ERROR M ESSAGES" - Contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on page 199). Troubleshooting 147 Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its own set of the display is not completely blank, run the Video device group in the... "Dell Diagnostics" on page 115, then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 127. If only part of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video ...
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...® operating system. Ensure that are not on your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. You may appear. Dell ships your computer to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer, click Continue; Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device...
...® operating system. Ensure that are not on your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. You may appear. Dell ships your computer to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer, click Continue; Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device...