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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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...; Product Information Guide Finding Information 15 You can be included on your Drivers and Utilities media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146) or run the Dell Support 3 utility (see "Dell Support" on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer...
...; Product Information Guide Finding Information 15 You can be included on your Drivers and Utilities media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146) or run the Dell Support 3 utility (see "Dell Support" on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer...
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... support - Finding Information 17 If To download Notebook System Software: you should also reinstall country/region, and then click Drivers the NSS utility. What Are You Looking For? Proactive e-mail notification of your Dell computer. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model, and then click Go. 3 Select your operating system and support...
... support - Finding Information 17 If To download Notebook System Software: you should also reinstall country/region, and then click Drivers the NSS utility. What Are You Looking For? Proactive e-mail notification of your Dell computer. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model, and then click Go. 3 Select your operating system and support...
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... Windows System Restore - What Are You Looking For? • How to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system ... If you received operating system media with your computer, you reinstall your operating system, use it to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. • Operating System Installation Media - After you can use ...
... Windows System Restore - What Are You Looking For? • How to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system ... If you received operating system media with your computer, you reinstall your operating system, use it to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. • Operating System Installation Media - After you can use ...
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...Complete the operating system setup before you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with a USB cable. For technical assistance, refer to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may arrive in progress. See the documentation that it is compatible with a printer cable, so if you connect a... at the same time you purchased your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your computer, the cable may not be available in certain countries. Printer Cable Your printer connects to...
...Complete the operating system setup before you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with a USB cable. For technical assistance, refer to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may arrive in progress. See the documentation that it is compatible with a printer cable, so if you connect a... at the same time you purchased your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your computer, the cable may not be available in certain countries. Printer Cable Your printer connects to...
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... Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Depending on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you install the printer driver: If your computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if 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's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you install the printer driver: If your computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the...
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... disconnect your computer from the electrical outlet. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for certain types of different devices. 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 Carefully read the device warranty...
... disconnect your computer from the electrical outlet. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for certain types of different devices. 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 Carefully read the device warranty...
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... the taskbar 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 visible. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. To view the parts of the desktop ...display, perform the steps in the following section that are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you choose a resolution or color palette that supported by the display, the computer enters pan mode. If ...
... the taskbar 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 visible. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. To view the parts of the desktop ...display, perform the steps in the following section that are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you choose a resolution or color palette that supported by the display, the computer enters pan mode. If ...
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.... 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 can enhance the legibility of text and change the resolution to the computer display. Setting Display Resolution ...Click the monitor 2 icon, uncheck the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option, and then click Apply. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can benefit people with your computer and display. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to...
.... 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 can enhance the legibility of text and change the resolution to the computer display. Setting Display Resolution ...Click the monitor 2 icon, uncheck the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option, and then click Apply. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can benefit people with your computer and display. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to...
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... the Product Information Guide. Press the release latch and remove the card or blank. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Save a blank to pop the card out. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. 1 1 release latch Using ExpressCards 93 If the configuration program...
... the Product Information Guide. Press the release latch and remove the card or blank. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Save a blank to pop the card out. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. 1 1 release latch Using ExpressCards 93 If the configuration program...
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... Guide. CAUTION: Before 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 the Product Information Guide.... The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its...
... Guide. CAUTION: Before 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 the Product Information Guide.... The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its...
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Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to get more information about how to prepare for connecting your computer to a network using wireless technology. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager ... XP operating system is managing your wireless network card. When you turn on page 99. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. For information on the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that is installed in your...
Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to get more information about how to prepare for connecting your computer to a network using wireless technology. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager ... XP operating system is managing your wireless network card. When you turn on page 99. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. For information on the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that is installed in your...
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... your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print these procedures before you begin . Enter the system setup program, review your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 215). Troubleshooting 113 To enroll for technical assistance. 12 Troubleshooting...
... your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print these procedures before you begin . Enter the system setup program, review your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 215). Troubleshooting 113 To enroll for technical assistance. 12 Troubleshooting...
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...two ways. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Press any key to continue. 4 Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, and hard ... 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 page 203). NOTE: If you see a message stating that failed, press . • If failures are detected, the computer...
...two ways. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Press any key to continue. 4 Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, and hard ... 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 page 203). NOTE: If you see a message stating that failed, press . • If failures are detected, the computer...
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...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 run. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating... 5 Type 1 to the devices specified in even intervals until you want to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. Troubleshooting 115 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. To avoid possible keyboard ...
...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 run. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating... 5 Type 1 to the devices specified in even intervals until you want to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. Troubleshooting 115 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. To avoid possible keyboard ...
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... on your computer's model number along with Dell Support Center. When permissions are provided. In addition, using your Service Tag, additional details about installing recommended drivers and downloads. For more are given to Dell to access the following functions: • ...Check your computing environment. • View the Dell Support settings. • Access the Dell Support help tools such as Dell Support, Dell PC TuneUp, Dell PC Checkup, ...
... on your computer's model number along with Dell Support Center. When permissions are provided. In addition, using your Service Tag, additional details about installing recommended drivers and downloads. For more are given to Dell to access the following functions: • ...Check your computing environment. • View the Dell Support settings. • Access the Dell Support help tools such as Dell Support, Dell PC TuneUp, Dell PC Checkup, ...
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... FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If you are experiencing ... use a video enhancement technology that includes anti-spyware protection Troubleshooting 135 CA N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A FI LES - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to run the software. Click EagleVision to them. Use an anti-virus...
... FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If you are experiencing ... use a video enhancement technology that includes anti-spyware protection Troubleshooting 135 CA N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A FI LES - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to run the software. Click EagleVision to them. Use an anti-virus...
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...AD J U ST T H E W I V E R - RUN TH E DELL DI AGNOSTICS - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Troubleshooting 141 See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 113. REINSTALL THE AUD IO D RIV E R - Turn... NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen. E L I M I N A T E PO S S I B L E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146. No sound from external speakers E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U ...
...AD J U ST T H E W I V E R - RUN TH E DELL DI AGNOSTICS - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Troubleshooting 141 See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 113. REINSTALL THE AUD IO D RIV E R - Turn... NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen. E L I M I N A T E PO S S I B L E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146. No sound from external speakers E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U ...
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...the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 113. CHECK THE BATTERY - Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the pointing device ...Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it with another device, such as a...
...the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 113. CHECK THE BATTERY - Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the pointing device ...Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it with another device, such as a...
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... display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Dell ships your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. You may be defective. Troubleshooting 145 All devices require a driver program. Ensure that you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer to the...
... display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Dell ships your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. You may be defective. Troubleshooting 145 All devices require a driver program. Ensure that you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer to the...