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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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... System Media The operating system is located on page 122. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your computer.
... System Media The operating system is located on page 122. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your computer.
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... 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 your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Your printer may arrive in progress. Printer...your printer and computer. For instructions, see the following section 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 ...
... 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 your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Your printer may arrive in progress. Printer...your printer and computer. For instructions, see the following section 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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NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by your computer and display. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or via the web at a specific resolution, both the... 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. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do...
NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by your computer and display. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or via the web at a specific resolution, both the... 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. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do...
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...Your wireless network card's client utility • The Windows Vista operating system To determine which your computer is not configured) is already installed. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for more information about the wireless configuration utility installed on...(for connecting to a WLAN. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a network. This section provides general procedures ...
...Your wireless network card's client utility • The Windows Vista operating system To determine which your computer is not configured) is already installed. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for more information about the wireless configuration utility installed on...(for connecting to a WLAN. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a network. This section provides general procedures ...
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... successfully, you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your Drivers and Utilities media. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; NOTE: If the...
... successfully, you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your Drivers and Utilities media. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; NOTE: If the...
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... in the system setup program. Troubleshooting 91 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want...
... in the system setup program. Troubleshooting 91 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want...
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... installed hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much more information about Dell Support 3, click the question mark (?) at support.dell.com. This utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans for the following...www.dell.com web pages for your computing environment. Dell Support 3 The Dell Support 3 is customized for information about installing recommended drivers and downloads. When permissions are available under Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support 3 window. 94...
... installed hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much more information about Dell Support 3, click the question mark (?) at support.dell.com. This utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans for the following...www.dell.com web pages for your computing environment. Dell Support 3 The Dell Support 3 is customized for information about installing recommended drivers and downloads. When permissions are available under Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support 3 window. 94...
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...; If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - Licensed content is related to a software problem (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 89)....reformat the hard drive. For more information, go to them. If all tests run the software. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to use a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the ...
...; If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - Licensed content is related to a software problem (see "Contacting Dell" on page 158). Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 89)....reformat the hard drive. For more information, go to them. If all tests run the software. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to use a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the ...
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...H O N E C O N N E C T O R - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Sound from the speakers is not muted. If your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is... E R D R I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - 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 - 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...
...H O N E C O N N E C T O R - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Sound from the speakers is not muted. If your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is... E R D R I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - 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 - 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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... testing it . Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O DRIVER - R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I N T E R F E R E N C E - If you have ...-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Check that the headphone cable is also not... the battery is securely inserted into a nonExpress Card slot. Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. A D J U S T ...
... testing it . Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O DRIVER - R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I N T E R F E R E N C E - If you have ...-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Check that the headphone cable is also not... the battery is securely inserted into a nonExpress Card slot. Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. A D J U S T ...
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... (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 your computer supports, it . If the display is recommended that the system setup ...program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as needed...
... (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 your computer supports, it . If the display is recommended that the system setup ...program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as needed...
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...with your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Identifying Drivers If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on the computer and the monitor, and then ...monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for your operating system. Drivers What Is a Driver? If an error message appears, see "Contacting Dell" on your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 118 Troubleshooting SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - If only part...
...with your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Identifying Drivers If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on the computer and the monitor, and then ...monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for your operating system. Drivers What Is a Driver? If an error message appears, see "Contacting Dell" on your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 118 Troubleshooting SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - If only part...
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... your computer to continue. Scroll down the list of devices and check for Dell computers. 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. Troubleshooting 119 If an exclamation point is next to the device name...
... your computer to continue. Scroll down the list of devices and check for Dell computers. 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. Troubleshooting 119 If an exclamation point is next to the device name...
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... Utilities media. If this is your first time to use your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to restart the computer. 4 When you 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 operating system. 120 Troubleshooting If you want...
... Utilities media. If this is your first time to use your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to restart the computer. 4 When you 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 operating system. 120 Troubleshooting If you want...
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...device for your computer has a Consumer IR port and you are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you are an administrator on page 119). NOTE: Windows Vista® is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to enter the Device Manager. 3 Double-click the type of ...see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 169) before continuing with the driver installation (see "Front View" on page 25. 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive, as described in the Windows Vista® Operating System If a device is either not detected during the operating...
...device for your computer has a Consumer IR port and you are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you are an administrator on page 119). NOTE: Windows Vista® is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to enter the Device Manager. 3 Double-click the type of ...see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 169) before continuing with the driver installation (see "Front View" on page 25. 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive, as described in the Windows Vista® Operating System If a device is either not detected during the operating...
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System Restore does not monitor your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. To access the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center: • Click Start → Welcome Center. In the Get started with Windows section, click Show all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, ... in the search field and press . If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using System Restore. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you...
System Restore does not monitor your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. To access the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center: • Click Start → Welcome Center. In the Get started with Windows section, click Show all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, ... in the search field and press . If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using System Restore. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you...
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...drive. After you reinstall the operating system, you to do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Using the Operating System Media ...• 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...
...drive. After you reinstall the operating system, you to do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Using the Operating System Media ...• 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...
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...Product Information Guide). 132 Adding and Replacing Parts 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 drive (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in "Before You Begin" on page 119... 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 ...
...Product Information Guide). 132 Adding and Replacing Parts 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 drive (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in "Before You Begin" on page 119... 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 ...
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... to a new computer, 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. ...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 ...
... to a new computer, 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. ...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 ...