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... the display is blank 116 If the display is difficult to read 117 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...
... the display is blank 116 If the display is difficult to read 117 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...
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... included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer...
... included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer...
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... software 2 Enter your computer, you should also reinstall Drivers & Downloads. support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your Dell computer. NSS is necessary for 1 Go to support.dell.com and click your Service Tag or Product Type and...8226; Reference - Find It Here • Solutions - Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Finding Information 15 updates appropriate for your computer 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click and operating system and installs the Go. Contact information, service call ...
... software 2 Enter your computer, you should also reinstall Drivers & Downloads. support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your Dell computer. NSS is necessary for 1 Go to support.dell.com and click your Service Tag or Product Type and...8226; Reference - Find It Here • Solutions - Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Finding Information 15 updates appropriate for your computer 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click and operating system and installs the Go. Contact information, service call ...
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Finding Information 17 After you ordered. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your operating system, use the Operating System ... based on the operating system you reinstall your computer. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on 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 page 122.
Finding Information 17 After you ordered. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your operating system, use the Operating System ... based on the operating system you reinstall your computer. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on 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 page 122.
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... "wizards" to help 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. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system...
... "wizards" to help 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. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system...
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See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119 and the documentation that came with your printer. 22 Setting Up Your Computer The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 3 1 ... the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary.
See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119 and the documentation that came with your printer. 22 Setting Up Your Computer The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 3 1 ... the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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...NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 42 Using the Display 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 display must... to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your computer and display. These drivers are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by your display...
...NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 42 Using the Display 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 display must... to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your computer and display. These drivers are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by your display...
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...symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is not clear, see the documentation that came with the ExpressCard. Press the card or blank into the slot....the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a slot. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Installing an ExpressCard You can install an ExpressCard while the computer is partially ejected, remove the card or blank. If card orientation...
...symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is not clear, see the documentation that came with the ExpressCard. Press the card or blank into the slot....the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a slot. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Installing an ExpressCard You can install an ExpressCard while the computer is partially ejected, remove the card or blank. If card orientation...
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... card is partially ejected, remove the card. 74 Using the Memory Card Reader The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. To install a memory card: 1 Hold the card with the memory card, if applicable. Check the card orientation and try again. If you do... begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Before you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot to release it is...
... card is partially ejected, remove the card. 74 Using the Memory Card Reader The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. To install a memory card: 1 Hold the card with the memory card, if applicable. Check the card orientation and try again. If you do... begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Before you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot to release it is...
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...that is already installed. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. The software is installed in your computer, see "Windows Help and Support" on your computer, different wireless configuration... the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on page 16). Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your computer and then search for connecting to a network using wireless technology. For specific information about how to prepare...
...that is already installed. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. The software is installed in your computer, see "Windows Help and Support" on your computer, different wireless configuration... the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on page 16). Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your computer and then search for connecting to a network using wireless technology. For specific information about how to prepare...
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... instructions in the Product Information Guide. To enroll for your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 13). NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on page 107 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you receive notifications. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your computer. The...
... instructions in the Product Information Guide. To enroll for your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 13). NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on page 107 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you receive notifications. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your computer. The...
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...) your hard drive. 90 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 158). To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press...
...) your hard drive. 90 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 158). To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press...
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...follow the instructions on the keyboard is held down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down for your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® ...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 run. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system ...
...follow the instructions on the keyboard is held down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down for your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® ...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 run. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system ...
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...8226; View frequently asked questions • Learn more about Dell Support 3 • Turn Dell Support 3 off For more are provided. When permissions are available under Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support 3 window. 94 Troubleshooting For computers purchased prior to... June 26, 2007, you to the most relevant www.dell.com web pages for your computing ...
...8226; View frequently asked questions • Learn more about Dell Support 3 • Turn Dell Support 3 off For more are provided. When permissions are available under Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support 3 window. 94 Troubleshooting For computers purchased prior to... June 26, 2007, you to the most relevant www.dell.com web pages for your computing ...
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...FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - 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 run successfully, the error condition... includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 158). C A N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A F I L E S...
...FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - 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 run successfully, the error condition... includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 158). C A N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A F I L E S...
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... securely connected to disable (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers. Press to the scanner and the computer. A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - D I V E R - No sound from external speakers E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as you begin any of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not...
... securely connected to disable (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers. Press to the scanner and the computer. A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - D I V E R - No sound from external speakers E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as you begin any of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not...
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...overrides the Windows volume setting. Ensure that you have been listening to your computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. If you have not incorrectly stored the remote control into the ...also not weak. • Point your screen. Ensure that the battery is turned up . TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O DRIVER - Turn off . Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I N T E R F E R E N C E - R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I ...
...overrides the Windows volume setting. Ensure that you have been listening to your computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. If you have not incorrectly stored the remote control into the ...also not weak. • Point your screen. Ensure that the battery is turned up . TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O DRIVER - Turn off . Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I N T E R F E R E N C E - R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I ...
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... the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - If the display is recommended that the system setup program lists the correct...
... the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - If the display is recommended that the system setup program lists the correct...
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... and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Dell ships your computer to you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. A driver is needed. Each device has its own set of your computer. You...
... and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Dell ships your computer to you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. A driver is needed. Each device has its own set of your computer. You...
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... a problem occurs on the computer, click Continue; Scroll down the list of devices and check for Dell computers. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for an exclamation point (a circle with the previously installed version. 1 Click Start , and then right-click...
... a problem occurs on the computer, click Continue; Scroll down the list of devices and check for Dell computers. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for an exclamation point (a circle with the previously installed version. 1 Click Start , and then right-click...