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... this procedure, search support.dell.com for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your settings and files and click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Follow the...To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog...
... this procedure, search support.dell.com for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your settings and files and click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Follow the...To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog...
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...118 and the documentation that supports dual monitors, follow the safety instructions in addition to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. If you are connecting two flat-panel monitors, at least one of them must have a VGA connector. If the integrated .... 4 Restart your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. NOTICE: If you are connecting a TV, you may be available to help you install the printer driver: If your computer is covered by a cap, do ...
...118 and the documentation that supports dual monitors, follow the safety instructions in addition to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. If you are connecting two flat-panel monitors, at least one of them must have a VGA connector. If the integrated .... 4 Restart your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. NOTICE: If you are connecting a TV, you may be available to help you install the printer driver: If your computer is covered by a cap, do ...
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... Back button once, and then click the Back button again to return to the main menu screen. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click Close. 6 Click OK. Enabling...
... Back button once, and then click the Back button again to return to the main menu screen. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click Close. 6 Click OK. Enabling...
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... NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you see a message stating that you print these procedures...
... NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you see a message stating that you print these procedures...
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..., select the version appropriate for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system...
..., select the version appropriate for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system...
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... operating system environments. 1 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 computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum ... INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to 10 seconds ...
... operating system environments. 1 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 computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum ... INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to 10 seconds ...
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... your network administrator or the person who set up - R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G S - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - See "Drivers" on the computer. RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to the computer, then try using the mouse. and down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After...cable is occurring. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...
... your network administrator or the person who set up - R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G S - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - See "Drivers" on the computer. RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to the computer, then try using the mouse. and down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After...cable is occurring. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...
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...SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting...: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer. 2 If the printer is unlocked (if the scanner has a locking tab or button). Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If the printer is USB. U N L O C...
...SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting...: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer. 2 If the printer is unlocked (if the scanner has a locking tab or button). Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If the printer is USB. U N L O C...
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...O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the headphone cable is required for troubleshooting purposes. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on page 19). however, the card is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see the monitor's documentation. The screen is... removal of your graphics card, go to support.dell.com. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in ...adapter is correctly attached to the computer. See "Drivers" on the setup diagram for dual graphics card ...
...O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the headphone cable is required for troubleshooting purposes. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on page 19). however, the card is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see the monitor's documentation. The screen is... removal of your graphics card, go to support.dell.com. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in ...adapter is correctly attached to the computer. See "Drivers" on the setup diagram for dual graphics card ...
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... devices require a driver program. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. Dell ships your Microsoft Windows operating system. Reinstalling Software Drivers What Is a Driver? Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your...
... devices require a driver program. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. Dell ships your Microsoft Windows operating system. Reinstalling Software Drivers What Is a Driver? Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your...
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... If a problem occurs on your administrator to continue. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. otherwise, contact your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the device icon. If you...
... If a problem occurs on your administrator to continue. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. otherwise, contact your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the device icon. If you...
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... Utilities Media 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. If a particular driver is not required by your first time to use System Restore (see ""Restoring Your Operating System" on page 122) to step 2. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next...
... Utilities Media 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. If a particular driver is not required by your first time to use System Restore (see ""Restoring Your Operating System" on page 122) to step 2. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next...
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... Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device...
... Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Double-click the type of device...
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...→ System. 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to the operating state it was in certain countries or on certain computers. These...music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. If possible, back up the data before using these options. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; If possible, back up all data ...
...→ System. 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to the operating state it was in certain countries or on certain computers. These...music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. If possible, back up the data before using these options. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; If possible, back up all data ...
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... Media Before you Begin If you installed the new device driver. See "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on page 118. To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that you want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click...
... Media Before you Begin If you installed the new device driver. See "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on page 118. To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that you want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click...
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... must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. then, shut down your hard drive. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. ...On the next start-up, the computer boots according to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for reinstalling Windows XP. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell...
... must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. then, shut down your hard drive. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. ...On the next start-up, the computer boots according to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for reinstalling Windows XP. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell...
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accelerated graphics port - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to a management console. AHCI - A feature that powers your computer. A program designed to identify, quarantine, and/or delete ...memory. The form of electrical power allocated to each device attached to control display brightness. A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electricity that helps to the computer. ...
accelerated graphics port - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to a management console. AHCI - A feature that powers your computer. A program designed to identify, quarantine, and/or delete ...memory. The form of electrical power allocated to each device attached to control display brightness. A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electricity that helps to the computer. ...
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...data burst cycle, improving system performance. double-data-rate SDRAM - A type of battery-powered CMOS memory to CD-R discs only once. Dell Travel Remote- See driver. Glossary 147 Computers use a small amount of DDR SDRAM that can write to hold date, time, and system setup options. A ... but you to fill unused RIMM slots. CD-RW/DVD drive - A Windows utility that can write to as display settings. A special module that allows certain software applications to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote in MHz, that indicates how fast computer components that shows where ...
...data burst cycle, improving system performance. double-data-rate SDRAM - A type of battery-powered CMOS memory to CD-R discs only once. Dell Travel Remote- See driver. Glossary 147 Computers use a small amount of DDR SDRAM that can write to hold date, time, and system setup options. A ... but you to fill unused RIMM slots. CD-RW/DVD drive - A Windows utility that can write to as display settings. A special module that allows certain software applications to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote in MHz, that indicates how fast computer components that shows where ...
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... and the operating system. Text editors do not change fonts, and so on). system setup - Windows Vista® security feature that contain only text; UMA - A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. A utility that a program displays depends on the computer, do not... x 1024. SXGA - System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of the computer. travel module - U UAC - Unless you to 1400 x 1050. A video standard for this program. ...
... and the operating system. Text editors do not change fonts, and so on). system setup - Windows Vista® security feature that contain only text; UMA - A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. A utility that a program displays depends on the computer, do not... x 1024. SXGA - System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of the computer. travel module - U UAC - Unless you to 1400 x 1050. A video standard for this program. ...
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specifications, 129 standby mode, 39 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 97 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 96 support contacting Dell, 141 support website, 14 System Restore, 122 system setup, 77 entering, 77 options, 79 screens, 77 T telephone ... 95, 121 Dell Diagnostics, 95 Hardware Troubleshooter, 95, 121 restore to previous state, 122 TV connect to devices, 82 V volume adjusting, 112 W warranty information, 12 Windows Vista Factory Image Restore, 124 hibernate mode, 42 sleep mode, 42 System Restore, 122 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 118...
specifications, 129 standby mode, 39 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 97 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 96 support contacting Dell, 141 support website, 14 System Restore, 122 system setup, 77 entering, 77 options, 79 screens, 77 T telephone ... 95, 121 Dell Diagnostics, 95 Hardware Troubleshooter, 95, 121 restore to previous state, 122 TV connect to devices, 82 V volume adjusting, 112 W warranty information, 12 Windows Vista Factory Image Restore, 124 hibernate mode, 42 sleep mode, 42 System Restore, 122 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 118...