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... If only part of the display is readable 118 Drivers 118 What Is a Driver 118 Identifying Drivers 118 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 119 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 121 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 122 Using Windows Vista System Restore 123 Using the Operating System Media...
... If only part of the display is readable 118 Drivers 118 What Is a Driver 118 Identifying Drivers 118 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 119 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 121 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 122 Using Windows Vista System Restore 123 Using the Operating System Media...
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Finding Information 17 See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on page 122. After you ordered. NOTE: The color of your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating... operating system, use the Operating System media. To reinstall your DVD varies based on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.
Finding Information 17 See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on page 122. After you ordered. NOTE: The color of your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating... operating system, use the Operating System media. To reinstall your DVD varies based on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.
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...before you transfer files and other data from one computer to another-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. If you purchased a .... 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in the computer's shipping box. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. For technical assistance, refer to your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Setting Up Your Computer 21 Transferring...
...before you transfer files and other data from one computer to another-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. If you purchased a .... 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in the computer's shipping box. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. For technical assistance, refer to your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Setting Up Your Computer 21 Transferring...
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...lower resolution causes text and images to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or via the web at a specific resolution, both the video card and the... Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to offer the best performance with vision impairments. These drivers are designed to decrease/increase the screen resolution. NOTE: For additional instructions,...
...lower resolution causes text and images to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or via the web at a specific resolution, both the video card and the... Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to offer the best performance with vision impairments. These drivers are designed to decrease/increase the screen resolution. NOTE: For additional instructions,...
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...in your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Windows Vista operating system To determine which wireless configuration utility is already installed. For information on the... type of wireless network card that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network. .... Setting Up and Using Networks 79 Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for that is detected in the area, a pop-up appears near the network icon...
...in your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Windows Vista operating system To determine which wireless configuration utility is already installed. For information on the... type of wireless network card that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network. .... Setting Up and Using Networks 79 Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for that is detected in the area, a pop-up appears near the network icon...
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...has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your Drivers and Utilities media. Press ...any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . NOTE: ...
...has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your Drivers and Utilities media. Press ...any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . NOTE: ...
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...Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 8 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your computer. 7 At the Dell...Write down -arrow keys to run. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer.
...Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 8 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your computer. 7 At the Dell...Write down -arrow keys to run. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer.
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...details about installing recommended drivers and downloads. Dell Support 3 The Dell Support 3 is customized for remote, real-time, technical support • Dell support contact information ...Dell Support 3 settings • Access the Dell Support 3 help tools such as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much more information about Dell Support 3 • Turn Dell Support 3 off For more are available under Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support 3 window...
...details about installing recommended drivers and downloads. Dell Support 3 The Dell Support 3 is customized for remote, real-time, technical support • Dell support contact information ...Dell Support 3 settings • Access the Dell Support 3 help tools such as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much more information about Dell Support 3 • Turn Dell Support 3 off For more are available under Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support 3 window...
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...condition is restricted. If all tests run the software. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to scan the computer and remove ...spyware. Use an anti-virus program that your computer might be played. For more information, go to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. C A N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A F I L E S - Troubleshooting 109 Click EagleVision to support.dell...
...condition is restricted. If all tests run the software. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to scan the computer and remove ...spyware. Use an anti-virus program that your computer might be played. For more information, go to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. C A N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A F I L E S - Troubleshooting 109 Click EagleVision to support.dell...
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...Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to disable (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in.... 114 Troubleshooting If your screen. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I V E R - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is automatically disabled when headphones are securely connected to eliminate distortion...
...Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to disable (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in.... 114 Troubleshooting If your screen. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I V E R - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is automatically disabled when headphones are securely connected to eliminate distortion...
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... S T I O N - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. If you have not incorrectly stored the remote control into the headphone connector (see "Back View" on page 34). Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. REMOTE CONTROL ... "+" side facing up and that you have been listening to the receiver. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Troubleshooting 115 EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Check that the ...
... S T I O N - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. If you have not incorrectly stored the remote control into the headphone connector (see "Back View" on page 34). Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. REMOTE CONTROL ... "+" side facing up and that you have been listening to the receiver. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Troubleshooting 115 EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Check that the ...
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... supports, it . TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to your computer. 116 Troubleshooting CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 157...open it is recommended that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. To test the mouse controller ...
... supports, it . TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to your computer. 116 Troubleshooting CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 157...open it is recommended that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. To test the mouse controller ...
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... device has its driver recognizes. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 118 Troubleshooting Contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on page 158). Identifying Drivers If you are ...needed. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may be defective. Ensure that you experience a problem with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your Microsoft® Windows® operating system....
... device has its driver recognizes. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 118 Troubleshooting Contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on page 158). Identifying Drivers If you are ...needed. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may be defective. Ensure that you experience a problem with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your Microsoft® Windows® operating system....
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... Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. NOTE: The User Account Control window may... on the computer, click Continue; If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) next to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell computers. If an exclamation point is next to...
... Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. NOTE: The User Account Control window may... on the computer, click Continue; If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) next to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell computers. If an exclamation point is next to...
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..., click your operating system. 120 Troubleshooting For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your system window. 6 Click the driver that you want to step 5. 2 When the...
..., click your operating system. 120 Troubleshooting For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your system window. 6 Click the driver that you want to step 5. 2 When the...
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...Select the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you must first enable the Consumer IR port in the Windows Vista® Operating System If a device 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. NOTE: The User Account...
...Select the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you must first enable the Consumer IR port in the Windows Vista® Operating System If a device 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. NOTE: The User Account...
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...create a restore point from the Windows Vista Back Up and Restore Center. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using System Restore. In the Get started with Windows section, click Show all open files...files or programs until the system restoration is complete. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, click Start → Help and Support. System Restore does not monitor your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating...
...create a restore point from the Windows Vista Back Up and Restore Center. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using System Restore. In the Get started with Windows section, click Show all open files...files or programs until the system restoration is complete. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, click Start → Help and Support. System Restore does not monitor your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating...
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... was 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 are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to load any open files and exit any required drivers, including the drivers required if your primary hard drive. NOTICE: The Operating System...
... was 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 are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to load any open files and exit any required drivers, including the drivers required if your primary hard drive. NOTICE: The Operating System...
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...the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 122 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119). Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on ...computer over. 3 Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws and slide the hard drive away from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide). 132 Adding...
...the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 122 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119). Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on ...computer over. 3 Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws and slide the hard drive away from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide). 132 Adding...
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... foam packaging. Save the original packaging for your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 119). Returning a Hard Drive to Dell in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Adding and ... four screws on the hard drive. 4 Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 122). 5 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. Otherwise, the hard drive may damage the connector. 2 Slide...
... foam packaging. Save the original packaging for your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 119). Returning a Hard Drive to Dell in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Adding and ... four screws on the hard drive. 4 Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 122). 5 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. Otherwise, the hard drive may damage the connector. 2 Slide...