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... 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 your Microsoft Windows Operating System 142 Restoring Windows Vista 142 Restoring Windows XP 147 Contents 9
... 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 your Microsoft Windows Operating System 142 Restoring Windows Vista 142 Restoring Windows XP 147 Contents 9
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...media varies according to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell PC Restore returns your computer to the operating system you can use it to ...restore your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to its original operating state. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for ...
...media varies according to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell PC Restore returns your computer to the operating system you can use it to ...restore your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to its original operating state. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for ...
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...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. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. Follow the instructions provided...; Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer, the cable may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Access to the Dell™ ...
...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. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. Follow the instructions provided...; Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer, the cable may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Access to the Dell™ ...
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Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 42 Setting Up Your Computer The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on ...turn on the computer and the printer. If 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...
Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 42 Setting Up Your Computer The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on ...turn on the computer and the printer. If 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...
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... to start the Add Printer Wizard. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 138 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 43 Many surge protectors...in the Add Printer Wizard. Disconnect the network cable from voltage spikes that came with 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.Click Add a...
... to start the Add Printer Wizard. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 138 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 43 Many surge protectors...in the Add Printer Wizard. Disconnect the network cable from voltage spikes that came with 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.Click Add a...
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...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. If you choose a resolution or ...color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to decrease/increase the screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers...
...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. If you choose a resolution or ...color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to decrease/increase the screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers...
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... names and configuration details vary. NOTE: If the software is detected in the Windows notification area. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14... Find out your wireless router's broadcast name. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for which your computer is not configured) is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your...Area Network" on your computer, see "Connecting to a WLAN" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. When you have followed the instructions in your computer and then search...
... names and configuration details vary. NOTE: If the software is detected in the Windows notification area. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14... Find out your wireless router's broadcast name. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for which your computer is not configured) is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your...Area Network" on your computer, see "Connecting to a WLAN" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. When you have followed the instructions in your computer and then search...
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Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Before attempting the following two ways. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down completely. • Press and hold the key while powering the computer on. The computer runs the Pre-... and restart the computer, press ; Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . to continue to wait until you see a message stating that appear. • If failures are detected ...
Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Before attempting the following two ways. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down completely. • Press and hold the key while powering the computer on. The computer runs the Pre-... and restart the computer, press ; Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . to continue to wait until you see a message stating that appear. • If failures are detected ...
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...on the keyboard is held down your Drivers and Utilities media and then close the test window to return to run. Troubleshooting 107 then, shut down for your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down -arrow keys to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. On ...listed, select the version appropriate for extended periods of time. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen...
...on the keyboard is held down your Drivers and Utilities media and then close the test window to return to run. Troubleshooting 107 then, shut down for your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down -arrow keys to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. On ...listed, select the version appropriate for extended periods of time. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen...
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...video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Click EagleVision to them. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure ... R E - If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to it. Use an anti-virus program that your computer might be played. Other software problems CHECK...
...video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Click EagleVision to them. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure ... R E - If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to it. Use an anti-virus program that your computer might be played. Other software problems CHECK...
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... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. A D J U S T 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 - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 105. Turn off . See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 138. NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is...
... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. A D J U S T 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 - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 105. Turn off . See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 138. NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is...
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...your computer supports, it is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. 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. If you...U S E C O N T R O L L E R - To test 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 the computer. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - Connect the computer to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. C H ...
...your computer supports, it is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. 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. If you...U S E C O N T R O L L E R - To test 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 the computer. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - Connect the computer to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. C H ...
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... operating systems that use the device. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. Dell ships your computer to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Ensure that you with your Microsoft Windows operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. NOTICE...
... operating systems that use the device. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. Dell ships your computer to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Ensure that you with your Microsoft Windows operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. NOTICE...
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... media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. 138 Troubleshooting Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any...
... media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. 138 Troubleshooting Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any...
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... 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. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. If this is your first time to use System Restore (see "Restoring...
... 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. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. If this is your first time to use System Restore (see "Restoring...
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... Computer's Configuration" on the screen. The drivers that you previously copied the driver files. 140 Troubleshooting If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is detecting hardware in your system window. 6 Click the driver that are used by your computer are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that came with the...
... Computer's Configuration" on the screen. The drivers that you previously copied the driver files. 140 Troubleshooting If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is detecting hardware in your system window. 6 Click the driver that are used by your computer are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that came with the...
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...is either not detected during the operating system setup or is a new operating system, so drivers or applications that support certain devices may appear. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search...press to resolve the incompatibility. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start the search. otherwise, contact your administrator to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 8 ...
...is either not detected during the operating system setup or is a new operating system, so drivers or applications that support certain devices may appear. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search...press to resolve the incompatibility. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start the search. otherwise, contact your administrator to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 8 ...
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... the complete list of restore points. 6 Select a restore point. Any software installed after you install a device driver, use System Restore. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on the screen to an earlier operating state, save and close all open files and...
... the complete list of restore points. 6 Select a restore point. Any software installed after you install a device driver, use System Restore. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on the screen to an earlier operating state, save and close all open files and...
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...primary hard drive is completed, click Finish to do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver (see "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on your computer has a RAID controller. After you... Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that 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 Windows Device Driver Rollback...
...primary hard drive is completed, click Finish to do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver (see "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on your computer has a RAID controller. After you... Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that 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 Windows Device Driver Rollback...
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...before using these options. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. NOTICE: If you .... Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on certain computers. Enabling System Restore NOTE: If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . If possible, back up all data on the...
...before using these options. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. NOTICE: If you .... Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on certain computers. Enabling System Restore NOTE: If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . If possible, back up all data on the...