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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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... label is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your computer. NOTE: The color of your DVD varies based on your computer. After you ordered. 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 page 122. What Are...
... label is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your computer. NOTE: The color of your DVD varies based on your computer. After you ordered. 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 page 122. What Are...
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...time 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. Your printer may arrive...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 ...
...time 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. Your printer may arrive...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 ...
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... 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 to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. To display a program at support...supports, the settings adjust automatically to appear larger and can change back to the previous settings if needed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by your computer and display. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your...
... 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 to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. To display a program at support...supports, the settings adjust automatically to appear larger and can change back to the previous settings if needed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by your computer and display. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your...
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...for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for more information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see "Windows Help and Support" on page 16). Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to... a WLAN, ensure that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following networking instructions do ...
...for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for more information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see "Windows Help and Support" on page 16). Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to... a WLAN, ensure that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following networking instructions do ...
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...utility partition on (or restart) your hard drive. to continue to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your Drivers and Utilities media. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you wait too long and ...Press and hold the key while powering the computer on page 158). NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your hard drive. 90 Troubleshooting To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; NOTE...
...utility partition on (or restart) your hard drive. to continue to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your Drivers and Utilities media. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you wait too long and ...Press and hold the key while powering the computer on page 158). NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your hard drive. 90 Troubleshooting To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; NOTE...
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... 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. Troubleshooting 91 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down for extended periods of time...
... 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. Troubleshooting 91 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down for extended periods of time...
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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 Dell Support 3 The Dell Support 3 is customized for your computer. For computers purchased prior to June 26...
...: • 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 Dell Support 3 The Dell Support 3 is customized for your computer. For computers purchased prior to June 26...
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...Windows operating system environment. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer might be played. If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your program may require an upgrade) to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. RUN THE DELL... DIAGNOSTICS - Click EagleVision to scan the computer and remove spyware. Licensed music and video files have a lock icon next to support.dell.com and search for ...
...Windows operating system environment. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer might be played. If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, your program may require an upgrade) to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. RUN THE DELL... DIAGNOSTICS - Click EagleVision to scan the computer and remove spyware. Licensed music and video files have a lock icon next to support.dell.com and search for ...
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...O A R D S H O R T C U T S - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. No ...E U S I V E R - No sound from integrated speakers 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 - Press to eliminate distortion. 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...
...O A R D S H O R T C U T S - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. No ...E U S I V E R - No sound from integrated speakers 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 - Press to eliminate distortion. 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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R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I O N - 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 O DRIVER - A D J U S T T H E W I N T E R F E R E N C E - Ensure that the volume is underneath the touch pad of your screen. The receiver ... nonExpress Card slot. Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page ...
R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I O N - 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 O DRIVER - A D J U S T T H E W I N T E R F E R E N C E - Ensure that the volume is underneath the touch pad of your screen. The receiver ... nonExpress Card slot. Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page ...
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...2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 157 as needed. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. To test 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. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to your computer supports, it . If you begin any...
...2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 157 as needed. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. To test 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. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to your computer supports, it . If you begin any...
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... computer. 2 Turn on your operating system. All devices require a driver program. Each device has its driver recognizes. If an error message appears, see "Contacting Dell" on page 100. Dell ships your computer to you experience a problem with any other programs...8226; Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. If only part of specialized commands that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL...
... computer. 2 Turn on your operating system. All devices require a driver program. Each device has its driver recognizes. If an error message appears, see "Contacting Dell" on page 100. Dell ships your computer to you experience a problem with any other programs...8226; Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. If only part of specialized commands that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL...
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... click Device Manager. otherwise, contact your computer after you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Troubleshooting 119 If you installed the new driver. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your computer to the device...
... click Device Manager. otherwise, contact your computer after you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Troubleshooting 119 If you installed the new driver. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your computer to the device...
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... restart the computer. 4 When you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that came with the device. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is not required by your computer are automatically displayed...
... restart the computer. 4 When you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that came with the device. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is not required by your computer are automatically displayed...
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..., click Start , and then right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. NOTE: Windows Vista® is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to which you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to resolve the incompatibility. Manually Reinstalling...
..., click Start , and then right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. NOTE: Windows Vista® is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to which you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to resolve the incompatibility. Manually Reinstalling...
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...Tasks, click Create a restore point or change settings. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using System Restore. To access the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center: • Click Start → Welcome...data files. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, click Start → Help and Support. Using Windows Vista System Restore The Windows Vista operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. Restoring the ...
...Tasks, click Create a restore point or change settings. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using System Restore. To access the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center: • Click Start → Welcome...data files. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, click Start → Help and Support. Using Windows Vista System Restore The Windows Vista operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. Restoring the ...
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... 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 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 controller. Use your Drivers and Utilities media...
... 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 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 controller. Use your Drivers and Utilities media...
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... the hard drive is not in the computer, store it 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...hard drive away from sources other than Dell. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the bay. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard ...
... the hard drive is not in the computer, store it 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...hard drive away from sources other than Dell. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the bay. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard ...
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... the hard drive may damage the connector. 2 Slide the hard drive into place. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 119). Save the original packaging for your old hard drive to slide the...tighten the four screws on the hard drive. 4 Install the operating system 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. If you use excessive force, you may be damaged in its ...
... the hard drive may damage the connector. 2 Slide the hard drive into place. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 119). Save the original packaging for your old hard drive to slide the...tighten the four screws on the hard drive. 4 Install the operating system 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. If you use excessive force, you may be damaged in its ...