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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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... You Looking For? You can be available in certain countries. Some features may not be found at support.dell.com. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may be 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...
... You Looking For? You can be available in certain countries. Some features may not be found at support.dell.com. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may be 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...
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.... If To download Notebook System Software: you reinstall the operating system for 1 Go to support.dell.com and click your operating system and support for your computer, you should also reinstall Drivers & Downloads. Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Find It Here • Solutions - automatically detects your NOTE: The support...
.... If To download Notebook System Software: you reinstall the operating system for 1 Go to support.dell.com and click your operating system and support for your computer, you should also reinstall Drivers & Downloads. Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Find It Here • Solutions - automatically detects your NOTE: The support...
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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 computer. NOTE: The color ... varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you ordered. Finding Information 17 See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on...
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 computer. NOTE: The color ... varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you ordered. Finding Information 17 See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on...
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... your computer is compatible 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. See the documentation that it is running. 1 Click...
... your computer is compatible 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. See the documentation that it is running. 1 Click...
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... 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. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 2 USB connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer, and...→ Add a printer to the USB connectors on page 119 and the documentation that came with your printer. 22 Setting Up Your Computer See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer and the printer.
... 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. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 2 USB connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer, and...→ Add a printer to the USB connectors on page 119 and the documentation that came with your printer. 22 Setting Up Your Computer See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer and the printer.
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... contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. 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...Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to offer the best performance with vision impairments. These drivers are designed to decrease/increase the screen resolution. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 42 Using the...
... contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. 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...Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to offer the best performance with vision impairments. These drivers are designed to decrease/increase the screen resolution. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 42 Using the...
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... this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide...computer is completely seated in its connector. The computer automatically detects the card. ExpressCards are keyed to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is not clear, see the documentation that came with the ExpressCard.
... this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide...computer is completely seated in its connector. The computer automatically detects the card. ExpressCards are keyed to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is not clear, see the documentation that came with the ExpressCard.
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... card into the slot until the card is partially ejected, remove the card. 74 Using the Memory Card Reader If 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 from the..., you could lose data. NOTICE: Click the icon in the Product Information Guide. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
... card into the slot until the card is partially ejected, remove the card. 74 Using the Memory Card Reader If 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 from the..., you could lose data. NOTICE: Click the icon in the Product Information Guide. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
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Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your computer to a WLAN. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 76 for more information about the wireless configuration utility installed on ... When you turn on your wireless network card. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Specific network names and configuration details vary. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a network. Determining the Wireless Network Device...
Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your computer to a WLAN. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 76 for more information about the wireless configuration utility installed on ... When you turn on your wireless network card. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Specific network names and configuration details vary. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a network. Determining the Wireless Network Device...
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...how frequently you want to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . Enter system setup program, review your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 169). Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-...this section, follow the safety instructions in the system setup program and is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 13). When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you begin any of software and hardware updates for your computer, perform the checks ...
...how frequently you want to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . Enter system setup program, review your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 169). Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-...this section, follow the safety instructions in the system setup program and is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 13). When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you begin any of software and hardware updates for your computer, perform the checks ...
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... display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key 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: Before attempting option B, the computer must... Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If your hard drive. See the documentation that came with your...
... display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key 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: Before attempting option B, the computer must... Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If your hard drive. See the documentation that came with your...
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...keyboard failure, press and release in even intervals until you want to run. On the next start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears, and then press . 5 Type 1 to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW.... Troubleshooting 91 NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 8...
...keyboard failure, press and release in even intervals until you want to run. On the next start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears, and then press . 5 Type 1 to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW.... Troubleshooting 91 NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 8...
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...software, and much more information about installing recommended drivers and downloads. In addition, using your Service Tag, Dell can link you can download Dell Support Center from the Services page at the top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's desktop... 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 Use this utility for your computer. When...
...software, and much more information about installing recommended drivers and downloads. In addition, using your Service Tag, Dell can link you can download Dell Support Center from the Services page at the top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's desktop... 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 Use this utility for your computer. When...
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... installed on page 158). Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the program is digital content that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. NOTICE...: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are having problems connecting to them. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-...
... installed on page 158). Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the program is digital content that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. NOTICE...: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are having problems connecting to them. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-...
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... that the sound 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 O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the lower-right corner of...
... that the sound 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 O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the lower-right corner of...
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... CONTROL IS STUCK IN THE SLOT Check that you have been listening to the receiver. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. A D J U S T T H E W I C S - Click or double-...Turn off . See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. Ensure that the volume is turned up . See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. 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 N T E R F E R E N C E - EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N - R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I O DRIVER - Check that the sound...
... CONTROL IS STUCK IN THE SLOT Check that you have been listening to the receiver. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. A D J U S T T H E W I C S - Click or double-...Turn off . See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. Ensure that the volume is turned up . See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. 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 N T E R F E R E N C E - EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N - R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I O DRIVER - Check that the sound...
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...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. CAUTION: Before you begin any setting adjustments). If the display is recommended that you attach an external... correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. Verify that requires a higher resolution than your computer. 116 Troubleshooting See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop...
...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. CAUTION: Before you begin any setting adjustments). If the display is recommended that you attach an external... correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. Verify that requires a higher resolution than your computer. 116 Troubleshooting See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop...
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...own set of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Dell ships your computer. A driver is the source of specialized commands that use the device. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Identifying Drivers If you are not on the computer and the monitor, and... then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on page 158). Drivers What Is a Driver? If an error message appears, see "Contacting Dell" on page 100. Ensure that you experience a problem with your problem and, if...
...own set of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Dell ships your computer. A driver is the source of specialized commands that use the device. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Identifying Drivers If you are not on the computer and the monitor, and... then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on page 158). Drivers What Is a Driver? If an error message appears, see "Contacting Dell" on page 100. Ensure that you experience a problem with your problem and, if...
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...-click Computer. 2 Click Properties, and then click Device Manager. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell computers. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you ...may need to the device name, you are an administrator on your computer after you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work...
...-click Computer. 2 Click Properties, and then click Device Manager. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell computers. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you ...may need to the device name, you are an administrator on your computer after you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work...
