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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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...Windows Vista® Operating System" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. After you ordered. NOTE: The color of your DVD varies based on page 122. To reinstall your computer. Finding Information 17 What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers... for the devices that came with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating...
...Windows Vista® Operating System" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. After you ordered. NOTE: The color of your DVD varies based on page 122. To reinstall your computer. Finding Information 17 What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers... for the devices that came with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating...
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..., see the following section that corresponds to the operating system that it is running. 1 Click Start → Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in the computer's...that came with the printer for example, from one computer to another-for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. For technical assistance, refer to the printer...
..., see the following section that corresponds to the operating system that it is running. 1 Click Start → Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in the computer's...that came with the printer for example, from one computer to another-for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. For technical assistance, refer to the printer...
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... your display: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Under 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 the closest supported values. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and ...appear larger and can change back to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To display a program at support.dell.com. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by your computer and display. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do ...
... your display: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Under 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 the closest supported values. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and ...appear larger and can change back to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To display a program at support.dell.com. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by your computer and display. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do ...
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Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. ...up appears near the network icon in the notification area (in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop). Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on your computer, different ...Windows Help and Support Center (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 76. NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for your computer and then search for that name on the Dell...
Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. ...up appears near the network icon in the notification area (in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop). Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on your computer, different ...Windows Help and Support Center (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 76. NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for your computer and then search for that name on the Dell...
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...on page 158). to continue to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If the computer is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working...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 . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. ...
...on page 158). to continue to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If the computer is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working...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 . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. ...
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.... Troubleshooting 91 and down and restart the computer. NOTE: Write down for your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you wait too long and the operating system ... have completed, close the Main Menu window to wait until the boot device menu appears. 3 At the boot device menu, use the up , the computer boots according to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears, ...
.... Troubleshooting 91 and down and restart the computer. NOTE: Write down for your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you wait too long and the operating system ... have completed, close the Main Menu window to wait until the boot device menu appears. 3 At the boot device menu, use the up , the computer boots according to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears, ...
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...accessories and details about installing recommended drivers and downloads. For computers purchased prior to June 26, 2007, you to the most relevant www.dell.com web pages for remote, real-time, technical support • Dell support contact information including e-mail...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. 94 Troubleshooting Use this utility for the following features: •...
...accessories and details about installing recommended drivers and downloads. For computers purchased prior to June 26, 2007, you to the most relevant www.dell.com web pages for remote, real-time, technical support • Dell support contact information including e-mail...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. 94 Troubleshooting Use this utility for the following features: •...
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...system environment, access to it. You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. Click EagleVision to a software problem (see "Contacting Dell" on page 89). NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your...computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. If all tests ...
...system environment, access to it. You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. Click EagleVision to a software problem (see "Contacting Dell" on page 89). NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your...computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. If all tests ...
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Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as you begin any of your screen. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the...procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. D I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. See the scanner documentation for instructions. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks...
Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as you begin any of your screen. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the...procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. D I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. See the scanner documentation for instructions. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks...
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...some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Check that the battery is placed correctly with another device, such as a lamp. Troubleshooting 115 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. A D J U S T T H E W I O DRIVER - The receiver is working...touch pad of your screen. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. If you have not incorrectly stored the remote control into the headphone connector (see "Back View" on page 34). Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. Ensure that you did...
...some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Check that the battery is placed correctly with another device, such as a lamp. Troubleshooting 115 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. A D J U S T T H E W I O DRIVER - The receiver is working...touch pad of your screen. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. If you have not incorrectly stored the remote control into the headphone connector (see "Back View" on page 34). Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. Ensure that you did...
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...controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 119. If the display ...Troubleshooting Verify that you attach an external monitor to the computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as needed. CAUTION: Before you begin any...the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and ...
...controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 119. If the display ...Troubleshooting Verify that you attach an external monitor to the computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as needed. CAUTION: Before you begin any...the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and ...
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...such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is the source of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Each device has its driver recognizes. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for your computer and... only part of specialized commands that are not on page 100. A driver is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your operating system. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you are installing software appropriate for operating systems that only its own...
...such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is the source of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Each device has its driver recognizes. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for your computer and... only part of specialized commands that are not on page 100. A driver is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your operating system. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you are installing software appropriate for operating systems that only its own...
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...click Computer. 2 Click Properties, and then click Device Manager. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 122) to return your computer to the...Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers...
...click Computer. 2 Click Properties, and then click Device Manager. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 122) to return your computer to the...Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers...
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... the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities disc and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If those drivers are used by your ...operating system. 120 Troubleshooting A message stating that driver is detecting hardware in your computer. If...
... the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities disc and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If those drivers are used by your ...operating system. 120 Troubleshooting A message stating that driver is detecting hardware in your computer. If...
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...® is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to which you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to resolve the incompatibility. Check with the driver installation (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer, click Continue; For information about...
...® is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to which you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to resolve the incompatibility. Check with the driver installation (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer, click Continue; For information about...
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System Restore does not monitor your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. To access the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center: • Click Start → Welcome Center. For more information, 1 Click Start → Help and Support. 2 Type System...or manually create a restore point from the Windows Vista Back Up and Restore Center. Troubleshooting 123 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 and...
System Restore does not monitor your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. To access the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center: • Click Start → Welcome Center. For more information, 1 Click Start → Help and Support. 2 Type System...or manually create a restore point from the Windows Vista Back Up and Restore Center. Troubleshooting 123 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 and...
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... before you are installed on your computer has a RAID controller. The options can take 1 to 2 hours 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. Therefore, do so. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any required...
... before you are installed on your computer has a RAID controller. The options can take 1 to 2 hours 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. Therefore, do so. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any required...
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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 129. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Remove 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 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...
... 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. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Remove 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 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...
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...volume adjusting, 114 W warranty information, 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 ... 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.
...volume adjusting, 114 W warranty information, 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 ... 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.
