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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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...to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your Microsoft Windows Operating System" on your operating system. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer, you can use it to the operating system you reinstall your... system product key label is already installed on page 142. Finding Information 19 Dell PC Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to its original operating state. For more information, see "...
...to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your Microsoft Windows Operating System" on your operating system. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer, you can use it to the operating system you reinstall your... system product key label is already installed on page 142. Finding Information 19 Dell PC Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to its original operating state. For more information, see "...
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...instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Printer Cable Your printer connects to your printer and computer. See the documentation that it is compatible with your computer with a USB cable. NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be...purchased your computer, the cable may not come with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating...
...instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Printer Cable Your printer connects to your printer and computer. See the documentation that it is compatible with your computer with a USB cable. NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be...purchased your computer, the cable may not come with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating...
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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 computer 3 USB... 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to help you install the printer driver: If your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. If the Add...
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 computer 3 USB... 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to help you install the printer driver: If your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. If the Add...
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... of damage. See the surge protector documentation for certain types of different devices. If 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. Some surge... are available to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. 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 Disconnect...
... of damage. See the surge protector documentation for certain types of different devices. If 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. Some surge... are available to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. 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 Disconnect...
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... 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 Color quality and Screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. To set...
... 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 Color quality and Screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. To set...
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...to a network using wireless technology. The technical term for that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following networking instructions do the following in order to set...that is installed in your computer is not configured) is detected in the Windows notification area. For information on the type of your router's broadcast name is already installed.... Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for which your computer, see "Connecting to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless ...
...to a network using wireless technology. The technical term for that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following networking instructions do the following in order to set...that is installed in your computer is not configured) is detected in the Windows notification area. For information on the type of your router's broadcast name is already installed.... Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for which your computer, see "Connecting to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless ...
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NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: Before attempting the following two ways. The computer...; If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error codes and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 195). To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; NOTE: If your computer ...a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Press any key to the next test, press ; ...
NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: Before attempting the following two ways. The computer...; If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error codes and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 195). To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; NOTE: If your computer ...a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Press any key to the next test, press ; ...
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...that appears and then press . 5 Type 1 to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again.... and down-arrow keys to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE...
...that appears and then press . 5 Type 1 to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again.... and down-arrow keys to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE...
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...necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. See the software documentation for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that detects video content and dynamically adjusts ...played. Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 195). C A N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A F I L E S - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to licensed content is ...
...necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. See the software documentation for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that detects video content and dynamically adjusts ...played. Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 195). C A N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A F I L E S - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to licensed content is ...
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... speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Ensure that the volume is turned... A L L T H E A U D I N T E R F E R E N C E - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 105. Double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. Ensure that the volume is turned up and...bass, or treble to check for interference. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O DRIVER - Turn off . R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I V E R - Troubleshooting 133 R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( ...
... speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Ensure that the volume is turned... A L L T H E A U D I N T E R F E R E N C E - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 105. Double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. Ensure that the volume is turned up and...bass, or treble to check for interference. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O DRIVER - Turn off . R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I V E R - Troubleshooting 133 R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( ...
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... IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 105. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any setting adjustments). CHECK THE BATTERY - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - If... (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 icon, and open it and connect the mouse...
... IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 105. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any setting adjustments). CHECK THE BATTERY - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - If... (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 icon, and open it and connect the mouse...
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...configuration is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with any other programs that you experience a problem with your Microsoft Windows operating system. Identifying Drivers If you are not on your computer. If only part of... the display is the source of specialized commands that are installing software appropriate for operating systems that only its own set of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Ensure that use the device. Contact Dell...
...configuration is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with any other programs that you experience a problem with your Microsoft Windows operating system. Identifying Drivers If you are not on your computer. If only part of... the display is the source of specialized commands that are installing software appropriate for operating systems that only its own set of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Ensure that use the device. Contact Dell...
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... name, you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer, click Continue; Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved...
... name, you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer, click Continue; Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved...
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...state that existed before you see "Restoring your Microsoft Windows Operating System" on page 142) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your Drivers and Utilities media. If not, proceed to enter... your administrator to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on the computer, click Continue; If you are an administrator on the screen. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display...
...state that existed before you see "Restoring your Microsoft Windows Operating System" on page 142) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your Drivers and Utilities media. If not, proceed to enter... your administrator to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on the computer, click Continue; If you are an administrator on the screen. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display...
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... Utilities program displays drivers only for hardware that came installed in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of the device for which you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen...
... Utilities program displays drivers only for hardware that came installed in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of the device for which you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen...
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... the location to resolve the incompatibility. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start the search. NOTE: The User Account Control window may not yet be available. If you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for which you are an administrator on Windows Vista support for your computer. NOTE...
... the location to resolve the incompatibility. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start the search. NOTE: The User Account Control window may not yet be available. If you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for which you are an administrator on Windows Vista support for your computer. NOTE...
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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 this restore point fails to correct the problem, try the next oldest restore point... until the system restoration is resolved. 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. 144 Troubleshooting Any software installed after ...
...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 this restore point fails to correct the problem, try the next oldest restore point... until the system restoration is resolved. 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. 144 Troubleshooting Any software installed after ...
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...Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. For conventional hard drive ...driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on your computer has a RAID controller. To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers...
...Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. For conventional hard drive ...driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on your computer has a RAID controller. To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers...
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... are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to complete. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on the hard drive. 6 Right-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...
... are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to complete. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on the hard drive. 6 Right-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...