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...Additional information may ship with your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information ... page 118). NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146) or run the Dell Support 3 utility (see "Dell Support" on your Drivers and Utilities media to provide...
...Additional information may ship with your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information ... page 118). NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146) or run the Dell Support 3 utility (see "Dell Support" on your Drivers and Utilities media to provide...
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... interface may vary depending on your computer, you should also reinstall country/region, and then click Drivers the NSS utility. Upgrade information for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates for the keyword Notebook System Software...
... interface may vary depending on your computer, you should also reinstall country/region, and then click Drivers the NSS utility. Upgrade information for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is necessary for correct operation of software and hardware updates for the keyword Notebook System Software...
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... is already installed on page 150. If you received operating system media with your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - After you reinstall your operating system, use it to ... Operating System" on your operating system, use one of your operating system installation media varies according to the operating system you can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system.
... is already installed on page 150. If you received operating system media with your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - After you reinstall your operating system, use it to ... Operating System" on your operating system, use one of your operating system installation media varies according to the operating system you can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system.
Owner's Manual
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Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to help you install the printer driver: If your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to the USB connectors...
Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to help you install the printer driver: If your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to the USB connectors...
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NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 45 Many surge protectors have a... • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Compare joule ratings to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Disconnect the network cable...
NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 45 Many surge protectors have a... • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Compare joule ratings to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Disconnect the network cable...
Owner's Manual
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... out. For some release latches, you must press the latch twice, once to pop the latch out, and then a second time to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. If the configuration program tells you begin any of the procedures in this section... safety instructions in a slot. Save a blank to use the media that came with the ExpressCard. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Press the release latch and remove the card or blank.
... out. For some release latches, you must press the latch twice, once to pop the latch out, and then a second time to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. If the configuration program tells you begin any of the procedures in this section... safety instructions in a slot. Save a blank to use the media that came with the ExpressCard. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Press the release latch and remove the card or blank.
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... CAUTION: Before you do not force the card. When it from the computer. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its connector. If the configuration program tells you to... select a card and stop the card in the notification area) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot to release it from ...
... CAUTION: Before you do not force the card. When it from the computer. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its connector. If the configuration program tells you to... select a card and stop the card in the notification area) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot to release it from ...
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...software and drivers for that is installed in your computer is not configured is managing the wireless network card. Verify the type of wireless network card that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager ...Depending on the software installed on your computer, different wireless configuration utilities may manage your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client ...
...software and drivers for that is installed in your computer is not configured is managing the wireless network card. Verify the type of wireless network card that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager ...Depending on the software installed on your computer, different wireless configuration utilities may manage your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client ...
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...or from your hard drive. Troubleshooting 113 Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications. It is recommended that the device you begin any of software and hardware updates for the Dell Technical Update service, go to test ..., follow the safety instructions in the system setup program and is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on Dell computers. The service is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 215). To...
...or from your hard drive. Troubleshooting 113 Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications. It is recommended that the device you begin any of software and hardware updates for the Dell Technical Update service, go to test ..., follow the safety instructions in the system setup program and is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on Dell computers. The service is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 215). To...
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... Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in even intervals until you want to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. then, shut down your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions ... to run. Troubleshooting 115 NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until the boot device menu appears. 3 At the boot device menu, use the up , the computer boots according to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press .
... Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in even intervals until you want to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. then, shut down your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions ... to run. Troubleshooting 115 NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until the boot device menu appears. 3 At the boot device menu, use the up , the computer boots according to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press .
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...MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to licensed content is installed and configured properly. ... files have a lock icon next to the Internet, your computer. • Ensure that the program is digital content that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. You can access licensed files in...
...MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to licensed content is installed and configured properly. ... files have a lock icon next to the Internet, your computer. • Ensure that the program is digital content that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. You can access licensed files in...
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Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. If you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your computer might not work correctly. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer after you are...
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. If you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your computer might not work correctly. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer after you are...
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..., follow the prompts on page 150) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your Drivers and Utilities media. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to step 2. otherwise, contact your Microsoft Windows Operating System...
..., follow the prompts on page 150) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your Drivers and Utilities media. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to step 2. otherwise, contact your Microsoft Windows Operating System...
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...8594; 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. Any software installed after you can either repeat the steps using System Restore. 3 Click Continue in the User Account Control...point fails to view the complete list of restore points. 6 Select a 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 view the most recent restore point. Try to restore from the ...
...8594; 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. Any software installed after you can either repeat the steps using System Restore. 3 Click Continue in the User Account Control...point fails to view the complete list of restore points. 6 Select a 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 view the most recent restore point. Try to restore from the ...
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... system, you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on page 146). Using the Operating System Media Before...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 factory condition check box. 9 Click Next. If Device Driver...
... system, you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on page 146). Using the Operating System Media Before...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 factory condition check box. 9 Click Next. If Device Driver...
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... computer. Using the Operating System Media Before You Begin If you installed the new device driver (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 156). If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to the operating state it...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 the increased value for Free Space. 7 Click Finish to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver...
... computer. Using the Operating System Media Before You Begin If you installed the new device driver (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 156). If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to the operating state it...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 the increased value for Free Space. 7 Click Finish to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver...
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device driver - See driver. DIN connector - domain - A user logs on to the domain to gain access to your display. DVD recordable - Once recorded, the data cannot be erased or .... Memory that allows certain types of computers, programs, and devices on the system board. dual-core - DVD-R - A recordable version of a DVD. device - A technique for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. Distributed Management Task Force - Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is different from disk storage. DSL - A display setting ...
device driver - See driver. DIN connector - domain - A user logs on to the domain to gain access to your display. DVD recordable - Once recorded, the data cannot be erased or .... Memory that allows certain types of computers, programs, and devices on the system board. dual-core - DVD-R - A recordable version of a DVD. device - A technique for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. Distributed Management Task Force - Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is different from disk storage. DSL - A display setting ...
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Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 146 Program Compatibility wizard, 134 reinstalling, 156 System Restore, 156 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 39 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 147 hibernate mode, 63 PC Restore, 157 standby mode, 63 wireless turning activity on and off, 193 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 134 Windows Easy Transfer, 39 WLAN, 179 installing Mini-Card, 179 WPAN installing, 186 WWAN installing, 182 See also Mobile Broadband 250 Index
Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 146 Program Compatibility wizard, 134 reinstalling, 156 System Restore, 156 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 39 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 147 hibernate mode, 63 PC Restore, 157 standby mode, 63 wireless turning activity on and off, 193 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 134 Windows Easy Transfer, 39 WLAN, 179 installing Mini-Card, 179 WPAN installing, 186 WWAN installing, 182 See also Mobile Broadband 250 Index
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If the configuration program tells you to Contents Page Back to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the memory card, if applicable. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
If the configuration program tells you to Contents Page Back to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the memory card, if applicable. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
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Slide the card into the slot until the card is running. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the card. 1. The cards are generally marked with its connector. If card orientation is ...to prevent incorrect insertion. Check the card orientation and try again. 1 slot 2 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. 1 release button 2 ExpressCard Installing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the card facing up. ExpressCards are keyed to...
Slide the card into the slot until the card is running. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the card. 1. The cards are generally marked with its connector. If card orientation is ...to prevent incorrect insertion. Check the card orientation and try again. 1 slot 2 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. 1 release button 2 ExpressCard Installing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the card facing up. ExpressCards are keyed to...