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Dell MediaDirect problems 134 Other software problems 135 Memory Problems 136 Network Problems 136 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 137 Power Problems 137 Printer ... Problems 143 If the display is blank 143 If the display is difficult to read 144 If only part of the display is readable 145 Drivers 145 What Is a Driver 145 Identifying Drivers 145 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 146 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 149 Contents 9
Dell MediaDirect problems 134 Other software problems 135 Memory Problems 136 Network Problems 136 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 137 Power Problems 137 Printer ... Problems 143 If the display is blank 143 If the display is difficult to read 144 If only part of the display is readable 145 Drivers 145 What Is a Driver 145 Identifying Drivers 145 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 146 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 149 Contents 9
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... You Looking For? only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 15 NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Device documentation •...
... You Looking For? only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 15 NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Device documentation •...
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...Service and support - Computer documentation, details on your computer • Reference - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - detects your computer and ... also reinstall country/region, and then click Drivers the NSS utility. NSS is necessary for the keyword Notebook System Software. NSS automatically & Downloads. What Are You Looking For? NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my...
...Service and support - Computer documentation, details on your computer • Reference - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - detects your computer and ... also reinstall country/region, and then click Drivers the NSS utility. NSS is necessary for the keyword Notebook System Software. NSS automatically & Downloads. What Are You Looking For? NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my...
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... your computer to its original operating state. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you can use one of your computer. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. Your operating system product key label is...
... your computer to its original operating state. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you can use one of your computer. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. Your operating system product key label is...
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...and computer. For technical assistance, refer to your computer, the cable may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may arrive in the computer's shipping box. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before... you purchased your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you connect a printer to the ...
...and computer. For technical assistance, refer to your computer, the cable may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may arrive in the computer's shipping box. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before... you purchased your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you connect a printer to the ...
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... Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Depending on your computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you install the printer driver: If your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the...
... Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Depending on your computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you install the printer driver: If your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the...
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... Add Printer Wizard. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall connector during electrical storms or after power interruptions. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146 and the documentation that came with a higher joule rating offers more protection. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network...
... Add Printer Wizard. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall connector during electrical storms or after power interruptions. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146 and the documentation that came with a higher joule rating offers more protection. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network...
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... view the parts of the desktop may no longer be displayed at one time, and the taskbar that corresponds to the operating system your Dell-installed operating system. for your display, perform the steps in the following section that usually appears at a specific resolution, both the video ...card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you can benefit people with your computer is higher than that is using. If you...
... view the parts of the desktop may no longer be displayed at one time, and the taskbar that corresponds to the operating system your Dell-installed operating system. for your display, perform the steps in the following section that usually appears at a specific resolution, both the video ...card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you can benefit people with your computer is higher than that is using. If you...
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...resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by your Dell-installed operating system. 50 Using the Display To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to read if you change any ...display. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of the current settings so you...
...resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by your Dell-installed operating system. 50 Using the Display To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to read if you change any ...display. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of the current settings so you...
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... ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before 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. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device...
... ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before 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. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device...
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The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again. NOTICE: Use the memory card configuration utility (click the icon in ... functioning before you could lose data. If you begin any of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot 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. When it is...
The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you do not force the card. Check the card orientation and try again. NOTICE: Use the memory card configuration utility (click the icon in ... functioning before you could lose data. If you begin any of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot 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. When it is...
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Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. For information on the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that ... details vary. The software is managing the wireless network card. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network. NOTE: If the software is detected in the area, a pop-up appears...
Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. For information on the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that ... details vary. The software is managing the wireless network card. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network. NOTE: If the software is detected in the area, a pop-up appears...
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... is recommended that the device you want to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on Dell computers. 12 Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of the procedures in this section, follow the...
... is recommended that the device you want to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on Dell computers. 12 Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of the procedures in this section, follow the...
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...Press any questions that appear. • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error codes and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . to continue to the next test, press ; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue...NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 203. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be powered down completely. - Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting...
...Press any questions that appear. • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error codes and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . to continue to the next test, press ; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue...NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 203. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be powered down completely. - Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting...
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... appears and then press . 5 Type 1 to start -up - NOTE: Write down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the...result when a key on the screen. 8 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media and then close the Main Menu window to the devices specified in even intervals until you wait too long ...
... appears and then press . 5 Type 1 to start -up - NOTE: Write down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the...result when a key on the screen. 8 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media and then close the Main Menu window to the devices specified in even intervals until you wait too long ...
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...warranty, ordering accessories, and details about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. For more are available under Drivers & Downloads Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer,...specifications, installed security software, and much more information about installing recommended drivers and downloads. In addition, using your Service Tag, Dell can download Dell Support Center from the Services page at support.dell.com. For computers purchased prior to June 26, 2007 you can...
...warranty, ordering accessories, and details about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. For more are available under Drivers & Downloads Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer,...specifications, installed security software, and much more information about installing recommended drivers and downloads. In addition, using your Service Tag, Dell can download Dell Support Center from the Services page at support.dell.com. For computers purchased prior to June 26, 2007 you can...
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...is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you voluntarily reformat the hard drive....have a lock icon next to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 203). See the software documentation for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that the program is restricted. If you...
...is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you voluntarily reformat the hard drive....have a lock icon next to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 203). See the software documentation for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that the program is restricted. If you...
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...from integrated speakers AD J U ST T H E W I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 113. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides ... H E V O L U M E U S I N T E RF E R E N CE - AD J U ST T H E W 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 - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. Turn off . RUN TH E DELL DI AGNOSTICS - Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps...
...from integrated speakers AD J U ST T H E W I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 113. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides ... H E V O L U M E U S I N T E RF E R E N CE - AD J U ST T H E W 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 - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. Turn off . RUN TH E DELL DI AGNOSTICS - Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps...
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... the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. Troubleshooting 143 Verify that you are using the AC adapter, and then turn on page 113. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to...
... the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. Troubleshooting 143 Verify that you are using the AC adapter, and then turn on page 113. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to...
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... other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device...
... other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device...