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... it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - After you ordered. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. For more information, see "Restoring your Microsoft Windows Operating System" on your computer. To reinstall your computer. •...
... it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - After you ordered. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. For more information, see "Restoring your Microsoft Windows Operating System" on your computer. To reinstall your computer. •...
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... you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your computer with your computer, the cable may not be available in certain countries. Setting Up Your Computer...paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. For technical assistance, refer to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may arrive in progress. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. NOTE: Access to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer...
... you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your computer with your computer, the cable may not be available in certain countries. Setting Up Your Computer...paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. For technical assistance, refer to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may arrive in progress. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. NOTE: Access to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer...
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... Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Depending on the computer. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 2 USB connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you install the printer driver: If...
... Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Depending on the computer. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 2 USB connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you install the printer driver: If...
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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 Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty ... choosing a surge protector. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. A device with surge protection help prevent damage to 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.
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 Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty ... choosing a surge protector. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. A device with surge protection help prevent damage to 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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...quality and Screen resolution. To view the parts of the desktop may no longer be installed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with your computer is higher than that are not visible, you can benefit...and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for further instructions. If you want to change, or ...
...quality and Screen resolution. To view the parts of the desktop may no longer be installed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with your computer is higher than that are not visible, you can benefit...and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for further instructions. If you want to change, or ...
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... change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may appear blurry or text may be installed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video ... of text and change back to the computer display. As you can benefit people with your computer and display. Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings...
... change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may appear blurry or text may be installed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video ... of text and change back to the computer display. As you can benefit people with your computer and display. Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings...
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... details vary. Verify the type of wireless network card that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. The software is managing the wireless...: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system To determine which your wireless network card. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is ...
... details vary. Verify the type of wireless network card that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. The software is managing the wireless...: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system To determine which your wireless network card. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is ...
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...outlet that is known to be powered down completely. - When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down the error codes and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. to retest the component that no diagnostics utility ...failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your hard drive. 114 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system ...
...outlet that is known to be powered down completely. - When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down the error codes and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. to retest the component that no diagnostics utility ...failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your hard drive. 114 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system ...
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...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 exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. and down and restart the computer. NOTE: The...Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down -arrow keys to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; To avoid ...
...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 exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. and down and restart the computer. NOTE: The...Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down -arrow keys to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; To avoid ...
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...files have a lock icon next to licensed content is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or ...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 them. See the software documentation for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that includes anti-spyware protection Troubleshooting 135 BACK UP...
...files have a lock icon next to licensed content is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or ...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 them. See the software documentation for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that includes anti-spyware protection Troubleshooting 135 BACK UP...
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... Drivers and Utilities" on page 146. AD J U ST T H E W I V E R - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is not muted. TES T THE EL ECTRICAL O UTLET - RUN TH E DELL DI.... 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 R N E D O N - Double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. 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 - REINSTALL THE AUD IO D RIV E R - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 113.
... Drivers and Utilities" on page 146. AD J U ST T H E W I V E R - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is not muted. TES T THE EL ECTRICAL O UTLET - RUN TH E DELL DI.... 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 R N E D O N - Double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. 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 - REINSTALL THE AUD IO D RIV E R - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 113.
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... movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. TES T THE EL ECTRICAL O UTLET - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it...
... movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. TES T THE EL ECTRICAL O UTLET - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it...
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... is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your Microsoft Windows operating system. All devices require a driver program. You may need to the computer. 2 Turn on page 203). A driver is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your ...controller may contain drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate for your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is needed. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the...
... is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your Microsoft Windows operating system. All devices require a driver program. You may need to the computer. 2 Turn on page 203). A driver is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your ...controller may contain drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate for your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is needed. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the...
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...; Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell computers. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Scroll down the list to continue. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer after you are an administrator on...
...; Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell computers. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Scroll down the list to continue. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer after you are an administrator on...
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...time to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use your computer to use System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. If not, proceed to enter the Device Manager...restart the computer. 4 When you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring your Microsoft Windows Operating System" on the screen. If it does not, start button , and right-click ...
...time to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use your computer to use System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. If not, proceed to enter the Device Manager...restart the computer. 4 When you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring your Microsoft Windows Operating System" on the screen. If it does not, start button , and right-click ...
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5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. For drivers information, see the documentation that came installed in your computer. The drivers that are used by 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...
5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. For drivers information, see the documentation that came installed in your computer. The drivers that are used by 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...
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... example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the device for which you are an administrator on Windows Vista support for your computer. If you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for information on the computer, click Continue; Troubleshooting 149 Check with your computer...
... example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the device for which you are an administrator on Windows Vista support for your computer. If you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for information on the computer, click Continue; Troubleshooting 149 Check with your computer...
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... Panel→ System and Maintenance→ 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. If you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close all open files...the restore process, follow the prompts on page 146) to resolve the problem. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on the screen to correct the error. 152 Troubleshooting If this restore point fails to...
... Panel→ System and Maintenance→ 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. If you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close all open files...the restore process, follow the prompts on page 146) to resolve the problem. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on the screen to correct the error. 152 Troubleshooting If this restore point fails to...
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... System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is completed, click Finish to load any required drivers, including the drivers required if your primary hard drive. To reinstall Windows, you must also...
... System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is completed, click Finish to load any required drivers, including the drivers required if your primary hard drive. To reinstall Windows, you must also...
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...-click Local Disk (C) in before you need the following items: • 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...system, you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to load any required drivers, including the drivers required if your primary hard drive. Troubleshooting 159 To reinstall Windows, you installed the new device driver (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on your computer has ...
...-click Local Disk (C) in before you need the following items: • 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...system, you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to load any required drivers, including the drivers required if your primary hard drive. Troubleshooting 159 To reinstall Windows, you installed the new device driver (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on your computer has ...