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... the Internet. 4 In the Connect to the Internet window, click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on the screen to the Internet wizard. If you want to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open...
... the Internet. 4 In the Connect to the Internet window, click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on the screen to the Internet wizard. If you want to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open...
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5 Follow the instructions on the screen by your ISP to a New Computer NOTE: The instructions in this section are for computers with Windows Vista operating system installed. 1 Click the Windows Vista ... Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 4 Follow the instructions provided on the screen and use the setup information provided by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Transferring Information to complete the setup. Quick Setup 19
5 Follow the instructions on the screen by your ISP to a New Computer NOTE: The instructions in this section are for computers with Windows Vista operating system installed. 1 Click the Windows Vista ... Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 4 Follow the instructions provided on the screen and use the setup information provided by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Transferring Information to complete the setup. Quick Setup 19
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...or from the start menu and press . It is active. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com to be working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...you print these procedures before you begin. NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media is known to review ...
...or from the start menu and press . It is active. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com to be working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...you print these procedures before you begin. NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media is known to review ...
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...the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. Troubleshooting Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Dell Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. then...® desktop; NOTICE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to start -up, the computer starts according to the...the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive, and follow the instructions on the screen.
...the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. Troubleshooting Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Dell Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. then...® desktop; NOTICE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to start -up, the computer starts according to the...the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive, and follow the instructions on the screen.
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... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the screen. Power Problems CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the ... Windows Classic view. Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer: • If you set your Dell computer to run, and follow the instructions on the screen, write down the exact message. This message may not apply if you added or removed a part before...
... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the screen. Power Problems CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the ... Windows Classic view. Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer: • If you set your Dell computer to run, and follow the instructions on the screen, write down the exact message. This message may not apply if you added or removed a part before...
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... off), and then restart your computer. 48 If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. CHECK THE SOFTWARE D O C U M E N T A T I O N - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Troubleshooting A program stops responding END THE ...Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft®...
... off), and then restart your computer. 48 If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. CHECK THE SOFTWARE D O C U M E N T A T I O N - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Troubleshooting A program stops responding END THE ...Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft®...
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... not resolve the problem, then use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to the operating state that existed before you are an administrator on the screen. Reinstalling Software NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see...
... not resolve the problem, then use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to the operating state that existed before you are an administrator on the screen. Reinstalling Software NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see...
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If those drivers are an administrator on the screen. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. For drivers information, see the documentation that the Drivers and Utilities media is detecting hardware in your ... driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the device for the new hardware might not be displayed. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message appears, stating that came installed in your hard drive as described in your operating system. Reinstalling Software If a particular driver is...
If those drivers are an administrator on the screen. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. For drivers information, see the documentation that the Drivers and Utilities media is detecting hardware in your ... driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the device for the new hardware might not be displayed. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message appears, stating that came installed in your hard drive as described in your operating system. Reinstalling Software If a particular driver is...
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... press . If you may appear. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore (see "Undoing the Last System Restore" on the screen. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Microsoft Windows System Restore to return your administrator to a Previous Device Driver Version" on the...
... press . If you may appear. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore (see "Undoing the Last System Restore" on the screen. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Microsoft Windows System Restore to return your administrator to a Previous Device Driver Version" on the...
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On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM, and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Reinstalling Software 57 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only.
On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM, and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Reinstalling Software 57 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only.
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... 27 memory, 22 physical, 31 ports and connectors, 23 processor, 21 system information, 22 touch pad, 28 video, 25 74 support, 63 contacting Dell, 69 DellConnect, 64 online services, 64 regional, 64 technical support and customer service, 64 support information, 60 T Terms and Conditions, 60 track stick.../touch pad buttons description, 8 troubleshooting, 33, 60 blue screen, 48 computer not responding, 47 Dell Diagnostics, 42 error messages, 33 memory, 46 power, 44 power light conditions, 44 program crashes, 47
... 27 memory, 22 physical, 31 ports and connectors, 23 processor, 21 system information, 22 touch pad, 28 video, 25 74 support, 63 contacting Dell, 69 DellConnect, 64 online services, 64 regional, 64 technical support and customer service, 64 support information, 60 T Terms and Conditions, 60 track stick.../touch pad buttons description, 8 troubleshooting, 33, 60 blue screen, 48 computer not responding, 47 Dell Diagnostics, 42 error messages, 33 memory, 46 power, 44 power light conditions, 44 program crashes, 47
Service Manual
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Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is complete, the computer will ..., flash the BIOS from the drive and restart the computer. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your desktop. 8. The file icon appears on the screen. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on your desktop and is installed properly. NOTE: If you do not have...
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is complete, the computer will ..., flash the BIOS from the drive and restart the computer. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your desktop. 8. The file icon appears on the screen. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on your desktop and is installed properly. NOTE: If you do not have...
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NOTICE: Before turning on the screen. Back to the computer. 2. 1 system board screw (2) 3 speaker connector 2 DC-In connector 4 RJ-11 connector 14. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory ... to Contents Page Insert the CD that shipped with your computer. Failure to do so may result in place. 3. Lift the system board at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1.
NOTICE: Before turning on the screen. Back to the computer. 2. 1 system board screw (2) 3 speaker connector 2 DC-In connector 4 RJ-11 connector 14. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory ... to Contents Page Insert the CD that shipped with your computer. Failure to do so may result in place. 3. Lift the system board at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1.