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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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Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your computer. Finding Information 17 See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 122. NOTE: The color of your DVD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use ... For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.
Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your computer. Finding Information 17 See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 122. NOTE: The color of your DVD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use ... For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.
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...owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Your printer may arrive in progress. 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 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 ...
...owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Your printer may arrive in progress. 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 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 ...
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...with 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 one not supported by adjusting display resolution. As you increase resolution, ...items appear smaller on the screen by your computer and 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 ...
...with 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 one not supported by adjusting display resolution. As you increase resolution, ...items appear smaller on the screen by your computer and 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 ...
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...your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Windows Vista operating system To determine which your computer is not configured) is installed in ...Windows Help and Support Center (see "Windows Help and Support" on page 76. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your computer to a WLAN. Verify the type of the Windows...following networking instructions do not apply to the WLAN When you have followed the instructions in Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Connect To→ Manage wireless networks. 2 Double-...
...your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Windows Vista operating system To determine which your computer is not configured) is installed in ...Windows Help and Support Center (see "Windows Help and Support" on page 76. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your computer to a WLAN. Verify the type of the Windows...following networking instructions do not apply to the WLAN When you have followed the instructions in Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Connect To→ Manage wireless networks. 2 Double-...
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Select Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key ...NOTE: If the computer is detected, the computer stops and beeps. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Press any key to continue....
Select Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key ...NOTE: If the computer is detected, the computer stops and beeps. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Press any key to continue....
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... from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence 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...
... from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence 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...
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... computer, such as telephone numbers • Resources specific to your Service Tag, additional details 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...
... computer, such as telephone numbers • Resources specific to your Service Tag, additional details 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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...; Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to the Internet, your program may require an upgrade) to them. ADJUSTING THE COLOR...
...; Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to the Internet, your program may require an upgrade) to them. ADJUSTING THE COLOR...
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..." on page 119. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If... the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. A D J U S T T H E W 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 - 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 - Ensure ...
..." on page 119. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If... the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. A D J U S T T H E W 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 - 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 - Ensure ...
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...I N T E R F E R E N C E - Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I O N - Ensure that the sound is working by testing it . Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Ensure that the battery is turned up . Remote Control Problems...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 - The receiver is also not weak. • Point your screen. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - If you have been listening...
...I N T E R F E R E N C E - Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I O N - Ensure that the sound is working by testing it . Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Ensure that the battery is turned up . Remote Control Problems...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 - The receiver is also not weak. • Point your screen. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - If you have been listening...
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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. If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it . R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N..., as you complete these checks. Shut down 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 open it and connect the mouse directly to ...
... 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. If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it . R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N..., as you complete these checks. Shut down 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 open it and connect the mouse directly to ...
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...; Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Ensure that use the device. If an error message appears, see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device...
...; Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Ensure that use the device. If an error message appears, see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device...
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... computer, click Continue; NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you installed the new driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you...
... computer, click Continue; NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you installed the new driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you...
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... System" on page 122) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your operating system. 120 Troubleshooting For 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 restart the...
... System" on page 122) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your operating system. 120 Troubleshooting For 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 restart the...
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... the operating system setup or is a new operating system, so drivers or applications that support certain devices may appear. Troubleshooting 121 NOTE: Windows Vista® is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to resolve the incompatibility. For information about..."Using the System Setup Program" on page 169) before continuing with your hardware manufacturer for information on Windows Vista support for which you previously copied the driver files. 7 Select the name of the device for your device. Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in ...
... the operating system setup or is a new operating system, so drivers or applications that support certain devices may appear. Troubleshooting 121 NOTE: Windows Vista® is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to resolve the incompatibility. For information about..."Using the System Setup Program" on page 169) before continuing with your hardware manufacturer for information on Windows Vista support for which you previously copied the driver files. 7 Select the name of the device for your device. Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in ...
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... operating system provides System Restore to allow you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for information on page 119) to an earlier operating state, save and close all...Help and Support. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. 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. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you restore...
... operating system provides System Restore to allow you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for information on page 119) to an earlier operating state, save and close all...Help and Support. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. 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. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you restore...
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... 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. To reinstall Windows, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. NOTICE: Before performing the...
... 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. To reinstall Windows, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. NOTICE: Before performing the...
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...for hard drives from sources other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" 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 ...
...for hard drives from sources other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" 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 ...
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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 Mini... 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 Mini... 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.