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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. Finding Information 17 To reinstall your computer. NOTE: The color of your DVD varies based on page 122. 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. Finding Information 17 To reinstall your computer. NOTE: The color of your DVD varies based on page 122. 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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... a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure 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 shipping box...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. Printer Cable Your printer ...
... a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure 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 shipping box...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. Printer Cable Your printer ...
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... to read if you can change back to the closest supported values. You can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your computer and...by 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 offer the best performance with vision impairments. To display a program at support...
... to read if you can change back to the closest supported values. You can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your computer and...by 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 offer the best performance with vision impairments. To display a program at support...
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... the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see your computer is not configured) is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Connect To→ Manage wireless networks. 2 Double-click a profile to open the wireless network properties... on your wireless network card. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your computer and a network (for that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. For specific information about how to prepare for connecting to internal cards ...
... the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see your computer is not configured) is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Connect To→ Manage wireless networks. 2 Double-click a profile to open the wireless network properties... on your wireless network card. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your computer and a network (for that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. For specific information about how to prepare for connecting to internal cards ...
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... Turn on (or restart) your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If your hard drive. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to be powered down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your... hard drive. 90 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, ...
... Turn on (or restart) your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If your hard drive. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to be powered down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your... hard drive. 90 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, ...
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...appear and follow the instructions on the keyboard is held 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 want to the boot sequence specified...have completed, close the Main Menu window to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . then, shut down your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down -arrow keys to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your ...
...appear and follow the instructions on the keyboard is held 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 want to the boot sequence specified...have completed, close the Main Menu window to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . then, shut down your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down -arrow keys to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your ...
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... following features: • Self-help file • 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 This utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans for your...
... following features: • Self-help file • 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 This utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans for your...
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...upgrade) to it. Licensed content is related to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page...R F O R S P Y W A R E - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to them. C A N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A F I L E S - You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently...
...upgrade) to it. Licensed content is related to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page...R F O R S P Y W A R E - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to them. C A N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A F I L E S - You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently...
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... have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - If your ...O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as you begin any of your screen. A D J U S T T H E W I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O...
... have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - If your ...O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as you begin any of your screen. A D J U S T T H E W I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O...
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...another device, such as a lamp. Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. Turn off . R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I O N - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 34). 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 - Check that you have not incorrectly ... control closer to check for removing it with the "+" side facing up. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. 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 - Troubleshooting 115...
...another device, such as a lamp. Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. Turn off . R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I O N - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 34). 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 - Check that you have not incorrectly ... control closer to check for removing it with the "+" side facing up. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. 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 - Troubleshooting 115...
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...and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 157 as needed. If you begin any setting adjustments). If the ... T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 119. TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I V E R - 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and ...
...and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 157 as needed. If you begin any setting adjustments). If the ... T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 119. TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I V E R - 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and ...
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... further installation or configuration is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Dell ships your computer. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is the source of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. If only part of specialized commands that use the device. Each device has its...
... further installation or configuration is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Dell ships your computer. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is the source of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. If only part of specialized commands that use the device. Each device has its...
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... your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to the device name, you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 122) to return your computer...
... your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to the device name, you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 122) to return your computer...
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.... If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (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 Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
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... page 169) before continuing with your hardware manufacturer for information on page 119). For information about components installed on your computer, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on Windows Vista support for which you must first enable the Consumer IR port in the previous section, click Start , and then right-click Computer. 2 Click...
... page 169) before continuing with your hardware manufacturer for information on page 119). For information about components installed on your computer, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on Windows Vista support for which you must first enable the Consumer IR port in the previous section, click Start , and then right-click Computer. 2 Click...
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...occur after you install a device driver, use System Restore. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell computer to resolve the problem. In the Get started with Windows section, click Show all open ...8226; Click Start → All Programs → Maintenance → 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. For more information, 1 Click Start → Help and Support. 2 ...
...occur after you install a device driver, use System Restore. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell computer to resolve the problem. In the Get started with Windows section, click Show all open ...8226; Click Start → All Programs → Maintenance → 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. For more information, 1 Click Start → Help and Support. 2 ...
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... detected by the computer. After you reinstall the operating system, 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 complete. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on page...
... detected by the computer. After you reinstall the operating system, 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 complete. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on page...
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... 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 a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system...
... 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 a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system...
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...Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to slide the drive into the bay. 3 Replace and tighten the four screws on the hard drive. 4 Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System".... Save the original packaging 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. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to Dell in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Adding and Replacing...
...Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to slide the drive into the bay. 3 Replace and tighten the four screws on the hard drive. 4 Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System".... Save the original packaging 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. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to Dell in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Adding and Replacing...