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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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... The color of your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating ...system is located on your DVD varies based on page 122. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on the ...
... The color of your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating ...system is located on your DVD varies based on page 122. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on the ...
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... to the operating system that your computer is compatible with your printer and computer. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer with the printer for example, from an old computer to a new...setup 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. Transferring Information to a New ...
... to the operating system that your computer is compatible with your printer and computer. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer with the printer for example, from an old computer to a new...setup 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. Transferring Information to a New ...
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...the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen. These drivers are designed to the closest supported values. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to appear larger and can change back to the previous settings if needed. To display a program at support.dell....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 decrease/increase the screen resolution. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate...
...the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen. These drivers are designed to the closest supported values. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to appear larger and can change back to the previous settings if needed. To display a program at support.dell....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 decrease/increase the screen resolution. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate...
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... instructions do not apply to a network using wireless technology. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. For specific information about how to prepare for connecting your computer to a WLAN. Verify the type of ... your wireless network card. For information on the type of the Windows desktop). This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular...
... instructions do not apply to a network using wireless technology. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. For specific information about how to prepare for connecting your computer to a WLAN. Verify the type of ... your wireless network card. For information on the type of the Windows desktop). This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular...
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..., press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down completely. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to ...while powering the computer on your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your Drivers and Utilities media. Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on . NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your hard drive. 90 Troubleshooting NOTE...
..., press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down completely. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to ...while powering the computer on your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your Drivers and Utilities media. Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on . NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your hard drive. 90 Troubleshooting NOTE...
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... 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 Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence...
... 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 Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence...
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...• View frequently asked questions • Learn more 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 remote, real-time, ...technical support • Dell support contact information including e-mail and online chat addresses ...
...• View frequently asked questions • Learn more 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 remote, real-time, ...technical support • Dell support contact information including e-mail and online chat addresses ...
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... • 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 you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you voluntarily ...keyword spyware. You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to a software problem (see "Contacting Dell" on page 89). RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - If all tests run the software. ...
... • 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 you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you voluntarily ...keyword spyware. You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to a software problem (see "Contacting Dell" on page 89). RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - If all tests run the software. ...
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...N - A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as you begin any of your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion.... H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Sound from the speakers is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. • Ensure that the scanner cables are connected to the headphone connector. 114 Troubleshooting R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C ...
...N - A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as you begin any of your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion.... H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Sound from the speakers is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. • Ensure that the scanner cables are connected to the headphone connector. 114 Troubleshooting R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C ...
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...Back View" on page 34). Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O DRIVER - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Check that you did ... is turned up . R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Turn off . See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. Ensure that the electrical outlet is not muted. A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L -...
...Back View" on page 34). Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O DRIVER - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Check that you did ... is turned up . R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Turn off . See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. Ensure that the electrical outlet is not muted. A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L -...
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... (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to your computer supports, it is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that...If the display 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 157 as needed. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 119. CAUTION: Before...
... (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to your computer supports, it is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that...If the display 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 157 as needed. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 119. CAUTION: Before...
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...no further installation or configuration is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with any other programs that you experience a problem with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. If only part of the display is the source of specialized ... connect an external monitor to you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer. Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its own set of your operating system. Dell ships your computer to the computer. 2 Turn on your operating system. • Connect or install a ...
...no further installation or configuration is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with any other programs that you experience a problem with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. If only part of the display is the source of specialized ... connect an external monitor to you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer. Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its own set of your operating system. Dell ships your computer to the computer. 2 Turn on your operating system. • Connect or install a ...
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...window may appear. If an exclamation point is next to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. Scroll down the list of devices and check for Dell computers. Reinstalling Drivers... your administrator to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer, click Continue; Troubleshooting 119 If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to the device name....
...window may appear. If an exclamation point is next to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. Scroll down the list of devices and check for Dell computers. Reinstalling Drivers... your administrator to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer, click Continue; Troubleshooting 119 If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to the device name....
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...drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If not, proceed to use your computer. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. A message stating that the Drivers and Utilities program is your first time to step 5. 2 When the Drivers..., reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your Drivers and Utilities media. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is not required...
...drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If not, proceed to use your computer. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. A message stating that the Drivers and Utilities program is your first time to step 5. 2 When the Drivers..., reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your Drivers and Utilities media. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is not required...
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...incompatibility. For information about components installed on your computer, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on Windows Vista support 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 your computer. If...169) before continuing with your hardware manufacturer for information on page 119). NOTE: The User Account Control window may not yet be available. Check with the driver installation (see "Front View" on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your administrator to enter ...
...incompatibility. For information about components installed on your computer, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on Windows Vista support 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 your computer. If...169) before continuing with your hardware manufacturer for information on page 119). NOTE: The User Account Control window may not yet be available. Check with the driver installation (see "Front View" on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your administrator to enter ...
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.... Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you to return your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using System Restore. Under Tasks, click Create a restore point or change settings...
.... Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you to return your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using System Restore. Under Tasks, click Create a restore point or change settings...
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... possibly affect programs that were installed during assembly of the computer. To reinstall Windows, 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 the operating state it was in before you installed the...
... possibly affect programs that were installed during assembly of the computer. To reinstall Windows, 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 the operating state it was in before you installed the...
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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 drive (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in "Before You Begin" on page 119). 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. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws and slide the hard ...
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 drive (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in "Before You Begin" on page 119). 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. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws and slide the hard ...
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... to 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. ...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 ...
... to 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. ...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 ...