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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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... operating system product key label is already installed on page 122. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your computer. Finding Information 17 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...
... operating system product key label is already installed on page 122. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your computer. Finding Information 17 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...
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...NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before 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.... came 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.
...NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before 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.... came 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.
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...best display? 42 Using the Display These drivers are designed to appear larger and can benefit people 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... performance with vision impairments. To display a program at support.dell.com. You can change back 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 ...
...best display? 42 Using the Display These drivers are designed to appear larger and can benefit people 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... performance with vision impairments. To display a program at support.dell.com. You can change back 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 ...
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... technology. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Verify the type of the Windows desktop). NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to prepare for that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Completing the Connection to a WLAN. This section provides general procedures for... about how to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your wireless network documentation in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on your computer, see...
... technology. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Verify the type of the Windows desktop). NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to prepare for that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Completing the Connection to a WLAN. This section provides general procedures for... about how to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your wireless network documentation in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on your computer, see...
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... from the diagnostics utility partition on your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. 90 Troubleshooting... failed, 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 your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, ...
... from the diagnostics utility partition on your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. 90 Troubleshooting... failed, 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 your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, ...
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...Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. and 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 devices specified in...the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the keyboard is held down -arrow keys to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: Write down your Drivers and Utilities media....
...Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. and 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 devices specified in...the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the keyboard is held down -arrow keys to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: Write down your Drivers and Utilities media....
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...: • 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 Click the Dell Support Center icon on your computer's desktop to run the application and to...
...: • 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 Click the Dell Support Center icon on your computer's desktop to run the application and to...
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...software documentation for assistance (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 158). If all tests run the software. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to licensed... configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to a software problem (see "Contacting Dell" on page 89). You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. C A N N O T ...
...software documentation for assistance (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 158). If all tests run the software. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to licensed... configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to a software problem (see "Contacting Dell" on page 89). You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. C A N N O T ...
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...adjust the volume, bass, or treble to disable (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ... Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. 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 - • Ensure that the scanner cables are connected to eliminate distortion. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N G K E Y B O A R D ...
...adjust the volume, bass, or treble to disable (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ... Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. 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 - • Ensure that the scanner cables are connected to eliminate distortion. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N G K E Y B O A R D ...
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... RANGE • Check that the battery is not muted. The receiver is working by testing it . Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. Troubleshooting 115 TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - R U N THE D ELL D I ...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 - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I O DRIVER - Ensure that the battery is securely inserted into a nonExpress Card slot. If you have been listening to check for removing it with the "+" side...
... RANGE • Check that the battery is not muted. The receiver is working by testing it . Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. Troubleshooting 115 TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - R U N THE D ELL D I ...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 - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I O DRIVER - Ensure that the battery is securely inserted into a nonExpress Card slot. If you have been listening to check for removing it with the "+" side...
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Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 89. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as needed. 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 - CAUTION: Before you begin any setting adjustments). If you are using a mouse ... mouse controller (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 the computer. R E I N S T A L L 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 89. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as needed. 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 - CAUTION: Before you begin any setting adjustments). If you are using a mouse ... mouse controller (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 the computer. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S ...
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... readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 118 Troubleshooting Dell ships your computer to the computer. 2 Turn on page 158). If the external monitor works, the...
... readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 118 Troubleshooting Dell ships your computer to the computer. 2 Turn on page 158). If the external monitor works, the...
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...administrator on your computer to the device name. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. If you installed the new driver. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the computer, click... Continue; Scroll down the list of devices and check for Dell computers. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an ...
...administrator on your computer to the device name. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. If you installed the new driver. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the computer, click... Continue; Scroll down the list of devices and check for Dell computers. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an ...
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... hardware might not be displayed. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that are used by your Drivers and Utilities media. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your system window. 6 Click the driver that you want to restart the computer...
... hardware might not be displayed. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that are used by your Drivers and Utilities media. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your system window. 6 Click the driver that you want to restart the computer...
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Troubleshooting 121 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is a new operating system, so drivers or applications that support certain devices may appear. For information ... with your hardware manufacturer for information 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 which you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices)....
Troubleshooting 121 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is a new operating system, so drivers or applications that support certain devices may appear. For information ... with your hardware manufacturer for information 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 which you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices)....
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...open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using System Restore. NOTICE: Before you set your computer to an earlier ...Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you to return your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. Using Windows Vista System Restore The Windows Vista operating system provides System Restore to allow you install a device driver, use System Restore. System Restore does not monitor your data...
...open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using System Restore. NOTICE: Before you set your computer to an earlier ...Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you to return your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. Using Windows Vista System Restore The Windows Vista operating system provides System Restore to allow you install a device driver, use System Restore. System Restore does not monitor your data...
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... driver (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on your hard drive. 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 ... files on page 123). Therefore, do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Vista System Restore" on your computer has a RAID...
... driver (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on your hard drive. 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 ... files on page 123). Therefore, do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Vista System Restore" on your computer has a RAID...
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... and Replacing Parts Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures 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 are installing a hard drive from the bay. NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in "Before You Begin" on page 119). NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard...
... and Replacing Parts Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures 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 are installing a hard drive from the bay. NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in "Before You Begin" on page 119). NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard...
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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 ... 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 ... 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.