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... Control Problems 134 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 134 Video and Display Problems 135 If the display is blank 135 If the display is difficult to read 136 If only part of the display is readable 137 Drivers 137 What Is a Driver 137 Identifying Drivers 137 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 138 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 141 Restoring...
... Control Problems 134 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 134 Video and Display Problems 135 If the display is blank 135 If the display is difficult to read 136 If only part of the display is readable 137 Drivers 137 What Is a Driver 137 Identifying Drivers 137 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 138 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 141 Restoring...
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... 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 your Dell-installed operating system. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and... supported values. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 46 Using the Display As you choose a resolution or color...
... 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 your Dell-installed operating system. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and... supported values. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 46 Using the Display As you choose a resolution or color...
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...the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of software and hardware updates for the Dell Technical Update service, go to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. To enroll for your computer, perform the...utility partition on page 205). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is free and can be customized for technical assistance. Troubleshooting 105 Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the ...
...the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of software and hardware updates for the Dell Technical Update service, go to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. To enroll for your computer, perform the...utility partition on page 205). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is free and can be customized for technical assistance. Troubleshooting 105 Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the ...
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...the Drivers and Utilities media. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the following option, the computer must be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, display, memory...Before attempting the following two ways. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 195. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be powered down ...
...the Drivers and Utilities media. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the following option, the computer must be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, display, memory...Before attempting the following two ways. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 195. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be powered down ...
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... Center icon on June 26, 2007 and later are available under Drivers & Downloads Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your warranty, ordering accessories, and details about your computer's model number along with Dell Support Center. For computers purchased prior to June 26, 2007 you can link...
... Center icon on June 26, 2007 and later are available under Drivers & Downloads Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your warranty, ordering accessories, and details about your computer's model number along with Dell Support Center. For computers purchased prior to June 26, 2007 you can link...
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... Turn on page 105. Verify that requires a higher resolution than your computer. Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any setting adjustments). If you are using a battery to ... (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an... using the AC adapter, and then turn on page 138. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. If you are using a program that the...
... Turn on page 105. Verify that requires a higher resolution than your computer. Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any setting adjustments). If you are using a battery to ... (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an... using the AC adapter, and then turn on page 138. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. If you are using a program that the...
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...the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Drivers What Is a Driver? Dell ships your Microsoft Windows operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. A driver is a program that you : • Upgrade your operating system. •... on page 195). All devices require a driver program. If only part of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your operating system. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate...
...the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Drivers What Is a Driver? Dell ships your Microsoft Windows operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. A driver is a program that you : • Upgrade your operating system. •... on page 195). All devices require a driver program. If only part of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your operating system. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate...
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... Vista start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities disc and click Finish to restart the computer. ...the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to step 2. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use your Drivers and Utilities media. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback...
... Vista start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities disc and click Finish to restart the computer. ...the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to step 2. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use your Drivers and Utilities media. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback...
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... new hardware might not be displayed. For drivers information, see the documentation that came with the driver installation (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the screen. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for hardware that came ...driver files. 140 Troubleshooting If you must first enable the Consumer IR port in your computer has a Consumer IR port and you are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you installed additional hardware, the drivers for which you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. 5 At the Welcome Dell...
... new hardware might not be displayed. For drivers information, see the documentation that came with the driver installation (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the screen. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for hardware that came ...driver files. 140 Troubleshooting If you must first enable the Consumer IR port in your computer has a Consumer IR port and you are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you installed additional hardware, the drivers for which you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. 5 At the Welcome Dell...
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... console. A standard to define a mechanism for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a portable computer battery is designed to control display brightness. The length of electrical power allocated to each device attached to be platform- advanced configuration and power interface - ASF is able...are provided for video-related tasks. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to an electrical outlet. ambient light sensor - BD-R - ALS - A AC - alert standards format - B battery life span -...
... console. A standard to define a mechanism for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a portable computer battery is designed to control display brightness. The length of electrical power allocated to each device attached to be platform- advanced configuration and power interface - ASF is able...are provided for video-related tasks. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to an electrical outlet. ambient light sensor - BD-R - ALS - A AC - alert standards format - B battery life span -...
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... Data can be written to as a printer. DMA - Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is typically used to control a device such as extended display mode. Data can be recorded only once onto a DVD-R. A rewritable version of a DVD. dynamic random-access... - DVD-R - A recordable version of a DVD. DVD+RW - See APR. driver - Digital Subscriber Line - A technology that allows the operating system to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. dual display mode - A circuit board with common rules and procedures for spreading data over . DIN...
... Data can be written to as a printer. DMA - Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is typically used to control a device such as extended display mode. Data can be recorded only once onto a DVD-R. A rewritable version of a DVD. dynamic random-access... - DVD-R - A recordable version of a DVD. DVD+RW - See APR. driver - Digital Subscriber Line - A technology that allows the operating system to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. dual display mode - A circuit board with common rules and procedures for spreading data over . DIN...
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... attach a TV or digital audio device to 1280 x 1024. system board - A utility that a program displays depends on ). Text editors do not change fonts, and so on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of the computer. 228 Glossary TPM - Network connections cannot be protected by...
... attach a TV or digital audio device to 1280 x 1024. system board - A utility that a program displays depends on ). Text editors do not change fonts, and so on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of the computer. 228 Glossary TPM - Network connections cannot be protected by...
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...Drivers and Utilities media, 107 starting from your hard drive, 105 Dell MediaDirect about, 26 problems, 126 Dell Network Assistant, 112 Dell Support 3, 110 Dell Support Center, 110 Dell support site, 17 DellConnect, 112, 190 device latch release description, 34 device status lights description, 24 diagnostics Dell, 105 display...15 safety, 15 User's Guide, 16 warranty, 15 Dolby headphones, setting up, 82 drivers about, 137 identifying, 137 reinstalling, 138 Drivers and Utilities media, 15 about, 139 Dell Diagnostics, 105 drives problems, 113 See also hard drive See also optical drive DVD about,...
...Drivers and Utilities media, 107 starting from your hard drive, 105 Dell MediaDirect about, 26 problems, 126 Dell Network Assistant, 112 Dell Support 3, 110 Dell Support Center, 110 Dell support site, 17 DellConnect, 112, 190 device latch release description, 34 device status lights description, 24 diagnostics Dell, 105 display...15 safety, 15 User's Guide, 16 warranty, 15 Dolby headphones, setting up, 82 drivers about, 137 identifying, 137 reinstalling, 138 Drivers and Utilities media, 15 about, 139 Dell Diagnostics, 105 drives problems, 113 See also hard drive See also optical drive DVD about,...