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... 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...
... 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...
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See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. NOTE: The color ...
See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. NOTE: The color ...
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.... Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is installed, you can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. For ...Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to a network). Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as a toggle to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the notification area, and then click Help. Power Management Activates a power management mode. Restores all open...
.... Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is installed, you can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. For ...Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to a network). Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as a toggle to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the notification area, and then click Help. Power Management Activates a power management mode. Restores all open...
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Both versions of "good" restore points, and other maintenance activities designed to improve computer performance and security. Dell PC CheckUp Dell PC Checkup is a feature of Dell Support 3, a complimentary application that provides customized scanning and testing of the month you click, doubleclick, or right... and is a troubleshooting and diagnostic tool that provides real-time health scans and information on a regular basis or before contacting Dell for assistance. The application creates a detailed report that you run PC Checkup on how to keep your computer running at peak...
Both versions of "good" restore points, and other maintenance activities designed to improve computer performance and security. Dell PC CheckUp Dell PC Checkup is a feature of Dell Support 3, a complimentary application that provides customized scanning and testing of the month you click, doubleclick, or right... and is a troubleshooting and diagnostic tool that provides real-time health scans and information on a regular basis or before contacting Dell for assistance. The application creates a detailed report that you run PC Checkup on how to keep your computer running at peak...
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... supports the system configuration settings may be loose. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I C A L L Y L O W - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I L E D - OF - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Using the System...
... supports the system configuration settings may be loose. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I C A L L Y L O W - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I L E D - OF - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Using the System...
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...Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your computer to the operating state that existed before you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119). 1 Click Start , and then right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device...to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer after you installed the new driver. ...
...Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your computer to the operating state that existed before you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119). 1 Click Start , and then right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device...to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer after you installed the new driver. ...
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... only for the new hardware might not be displayed. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 122) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from ...displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your operating system. 120 Troubleshooting A message stating that driver...
... only for the new hardware might not be displayed. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 122) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from ...displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your operating system. 120 Troubleshooting A message stating that driver...
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...top of important files on the hard drive. Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System You can restore your Windows Vista operating system in your operating system and preserving data files. Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on your computer or ... the Operating System disc also deletes all data on page 123. • Dell Factory Image Restore restores your hard drive to restore your operating system problem. 122 Troubleshooting Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you can use...
...top of important files on the hard drive. Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System You can restore your Windows Vista operating system in your operating system and preserving data files. Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on your computer or ... the Operating System disc also deletes all data on page 123. • Dell Factory Image Restore restores your hard drive to restore your operating system problem. 122 Troubleshooting Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you can use...
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...; Click Start → Welcome Center. Under Tasks, click Create a restore point or change settings. NOTICE: Before you set your Dell computer to resolve the problem. Creating a Restore Point You can either automatically or manually create a restore point from the Windows Vista Back Up and Restore Center. For more information, 1 Click Start → Help and Support...
...; Click Start → Welcome Center. Under Tasks, click Create a restore point or change settings. NOTICE: Before you set your Dell computer to resolve the problem. Creating a Restore Point You can either automatically or manually create a restore point from the Windows Vista Back Up and Restore Center. For more information, 1 Click Start → Help and Support...
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If you encounter any files or programs until the issue is complete. 1 Click Start → Help and Support. 2 Type System Restore in the search field and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration, and then click Next. 124 Troubleshooting If this fails to be reinstalled. 7 Click Next→ Finish. 8 When prompted, click Yes. 9 After...
If you encounter any files or programs until the issue is complete. 1 Click Start → Help and Support. 2 Type System Restore in the search field and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration, and then click Next. 124 Troubleshooting If this fails to be reinstalled. 7 Click Next→ Finish. 8 When prompted, click Yes. 9 After...
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... back to its original factory configuration as a user who has administrative credentials, and then click OK. 6 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. 7 In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next. 8 Select the Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to factory condition checkbox. 9 Click Next. If you first ordered it from a previous version of...
... back to its original factory configuration as a user who has administrative credentials, and then click OK. 6 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. 7 In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next. 8 Select the Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to factory condition checkbox. 9 Click Next. If you first ordered it from a previous version of...
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...see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 119). Use your Drivers and Utilities media 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. NOTICE: Before performing the ... to 2 hours to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Vista System Restore" on your computer has a RAID controller. Therefore, do so. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any required drivers, including ...
...see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 119). Use your Drivers and Utilities media 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. NOTICE: Before performing the ... to 2 hours to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Vista System Restore" on your computer has a RAID controller. Therefore, do so. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any required drivers, including ...
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NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard ...Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: When 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 129. ... the four M3 x 3-mm screws and slide the hard drive away from the bay. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than...
NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard ...Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: When 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 129. ... the four M3 x 3-mm screws and slide the hard drive away from the bay. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than...
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Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 119). Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Remove the new drive from its original, or comparable, foam packaging. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to Dell in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Adding and...
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 119). Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Remove the new drive from its original, or comparable, foam packaging. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to Dell in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Adding and...
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The next time you want to wait until it is restored. Wipe the display gently working from the center to the edges until you begin any fingerprints are included with the product. • Moisten a soft, lint-... for cleaning displays, and follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Do not use alcohol or an ammonia-based cleaner. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the computer or display, do not wipe the display with soap or alcohol. • Moisten a soft...
The next time you want to wait until it is restored. Wipe the display gently working from the center to the edges until you begin any fingerprints are included with the product. • Moisten a soft, lint-... for cleaning displays, and follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Do not use alcohol or an ammonia-based cleaner. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the computer or display, do not wipe the display with soap or alcohol. • Moisten a soft...
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... limited technical support for the computer and any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the surface, do not wipe in a circular... motion around the disc. 2 With a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of the center hole. However, Dell also extends a ...
... limited technical support for the computer and any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the surface, do not wipe in a circular... motion around the disc. 2 With a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of the center hole. However, Dell also extends a ...
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...), or terahertz (THz). IEEE 1394 - A measurement of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. - graphical user interface - A semiconductor wafer, or chip, on which the controller is automatically restored. A highperformance serial bus used interchangeably. The speeds for exchanging files between computers connected to connect IEEE 1394-compatible devices, such as x horizontal pixels by y vertical...
...), or terahertz (THz). IEEE 1394 - A measurement of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. - graphical user interface - A semiconductor wafer, or chip, on which the controller is automatically restored. A highperformance serial bus used interchangeably. The speeds for exchanging files between computers connected to connect IEEE 1394-compatible devices, such as x horizontal pixels by y vertical...
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... drive problems, 97 drive problems, 97 Check Disk, 98 cleaning display, 172 keyboard, 172 media, 173 mouse, 173 touch pad, 173 computer crashes, 107-108 restore to previous operating state, 123 slow performance, 99, 109 specifications, 159 stops responding, 107 connecting audio device, 59 Mobile Broadband network, 80 TV, 59 contacting...
... drive problems, 97 drive problems, 97 Check Disk, 98 cleaning display, 172 keyboard, 172 media, 173 mouse, 173 touch pad, 173 computer crashes, 107-108 restore to previous operating state, 123 slow performance, 99, 109 specifications, 159 stops responding, 107 connecting audio device, 59 Mobile Broadband network, 80 TV, 59 contacting...
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... conditions, 111 printer, 112 program crashes repeatedly, 108 program stops responding, 108 programs and Windows compatibility, 108 restore computer to previous operating state, 123 restore operating system to previous state, 122 scanner, 113 slow computer performance, 99, 109 software, 107-109 sound ..., 114 volume, 114 specifications, 159 spyware, 99, 109 stolen computer, 87 Subscriber Identity Module, 142 support contacting Dell, 158 support website, 15 System Restore, 122-123 Index 199 See memory regulatory information, 14 reinstalling Windows Vista, 123, 125 resolution setting, 42 S ...
... conditions, 111 printer, 112 program crashes repeatedly, 108 program stops responding, 108 programs and Windows compatibility, 108 restore computer to previous operating state, 123 restore operating system to previous state, 122 scanner, 113 slow computer performance, 99, 109 software, 107-109 sound ..., 114 volume, 114 specifications, 159 spyware, 99, 109 stolen computer, 87 Subscriber Identity Module, 142 support contacting Dell, 158 support website, 15 System Restore, 122-123 Index 199 See memory regulatory information, 14 reinstalling Windows Vista, 123, 125 resolution setting, 42 S ...
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...a new computer, 21 traveling with the computer by air, 152 identification tag, 151 packing, 151 tips, 152 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 121 restore computer to previous operating state, 122-123 TV connecting, 59 U uninterruptible power supply. See UPS UPS, 23 V ... 14 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 119 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 21 Windows Vista Program Compatibility wizard, 108 reinstalling, 123, 125 System Restore, 122-123 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 21 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 108 Windows Easy Transfer, 21 WLAN, 143 installing Mini-Card...
...a new computer, 21 traveling with the computer by air, 152 identification tag, 151 packing, 151 tips, 152 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 121 restore computer to previous operating state, 122-123 TV connecting, 59 U uninterruptible power supply. See UPS UPS, 23 V ... 14 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 119 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 21 Windows Vista Program Compatibility wizard, 108 reinstalling, 123, 125 System Restore, 122-123 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 21 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 108 Windows Easy Transfer, 21 WLAN, 143 installing Mini-Card...