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Solving Problems --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 32
Solving Problems --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 32
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...ensure that the device that is known to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 30 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Ensure that the computer is active. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . then, shut down...the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is recommended that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. ...
...ensure that the device that is known to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 30 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Ensure that the computer is active. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . then, shut down...the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is recommended that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. ...
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Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to proceed. 6. then, shut down and restart the computer. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft®... Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD...
Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to proceed. 6. then, shut down and restart the computer. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft®... Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD...
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...Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the screen. Windows XP: Using Dell™ PC Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after... you received your computer. Use Dell PC Restore only as the last method to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Restoring ...
...Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the screen. Windows XP: Using Dell™ PC Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after... you received your computer. Use Dell PC Restore only as the last method to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Restoring ...
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... or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system problem. Restoring Your Operating System Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory...music files, and so on the computer. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you purchased the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Any programs or files added since you received your hard...
... or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system problem. Restoring Your Operating System Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory...music files, and so on the computer. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you purchased the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Any programs or files added since you received your hard...
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...appears. The restore process begins and may need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media 43 Click Finish to factory condition. 9. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your ... have been restored to reboot the system. Click the checkbox to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Click Next. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive...
...appears. The restore process begins and may need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media 43 Click Finish to factory condition. 9. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your ... have been restored to reboot the system. Click the checkbox to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Click Next. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive...
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...Utilities media to load any key to Boot from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your computer and try again. Depending on the screen to ...the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Click Exit if the Install...
...Utilities media to load any key to Boot from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your computer and try again. Depending on the screen to ...the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Click Exit if the Install...
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... peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. upgrade your operating system. the Service Manual on your computer. 52 INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. ...Software (NSS), or update drivers for your warranty. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: In ...
... peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. upgrade your operating system. the Service Manual on your computer. 52 INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. ...Software (NSS), or update drivers for your warranty. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: In ...
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... regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 53 Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: find your Service tag/Express Service Code- find drivers and downloads. review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information...
... regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 53 Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: find your Service tag/Express Service Code- find drivers and downloads. review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information...
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... computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON Basic Specifications System Model Dell Inspiron 1525/1526 Processor Types This section provides basic information that you may vary by region.
... computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON Basic Specifications System Model Dell Inspiron 1525/1526 Processor Types This section provides basic information that you may vary by region.
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Dell support website 53 Dell Technology Guide for further information 52 Diagnostic Checklist 49 drivers and downloads 53 DVDs, playing and creating 23 E email addresses for technical support 47 energy conserving 24 expansion bus 56 F finding more information 52 FTP login, anonymous 47 H hardware problems diagnosing 35 Hardware Troubleshooter 35 help getting assistance and support 46 I Internet connection 8 ISP Internet Service Provider 8 M memory problems solving 29 memory support 55 Index 65
Dell support website 53 Dell Technology Guide for further information 52 Diagnostic Checklist 49 drivers and downloads 53 DVDs, playing and creating 23 E email addresses for technical support 47 energy conserving 24 expansion bus 56 F finding more information 52 FTP login, anonymous 47 H hardware problems diagnosing 35 Hardware Troubleshooter 35 help getting assistance and support 46 I Internet connection 8 ISP Internet Service Provider 8 M memory problems solving 29 memory support 55 Index 65
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... the display is blank 122 If the display is difficult to read 123 If only part of the display is readable 124 Drivers 124 What Is a Driver 124 Identifying Drivers 125 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 125 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 127 Restoring Your Operating System 128...
... the display is blank 122 If the display is difficult to read 123 If only part of the display is readable 124 Drivers 124 What Is a Driver 124 Identifying Drivers 125 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 125 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 127 Restoring Your Operating System 128...
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... Utilities media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 125) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer •...
... Utilities media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 125) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer •...
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..., service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Computer documentation, details on your computer • Reference - NSS automatically Drivers & Downloads. Finding Information 15 Service call and order status, and warranty and ...processors, optical drives, and USB devices. What Are You Looking For? Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface operation of software and hardware updates for components, such as ...
..., service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Computer documentation, details on your computer • Reference - NSS automatically Drivers & Downloads. Finding Information 15 Service call and order status, and warranty and ...processors, optical drives, and USB devices. What Are You Looking For? Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface operation of software and hardware updates for components, such as ...
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To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you ordered. After you reinstall your operating system, use one of your operating system installation media varies ...
To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you ordered. After you reinstall your operating system, use one of your operating system installation media varies ...
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...; Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods 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.
...; Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods 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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... different devices. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. Compare joule ratings to your computer from the network wall jack...
... different devices. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. Compare joule ratings to your computer from the network wall jack...
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... be hard to read if you change the resolution to the previous settings if needed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to decrease/increase the screen resolution. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 38 Using the Display..., move the slide bar to the left or right to offer the best performance with vision impairments. If you can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If you change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may appear...
... be hard to read if you change the resolution to the previous settings if needed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to decrease/increase the screen resolution. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 38 Using the Display..., move the slide bar to the left or right to offer the best performance with vision impairments. If you can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If you change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may appear...
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... in the slot; If you to prevent incorrect insertion. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. ExpressCard Blanks Your computer shipped with the card. Remove the blank before installing an ExpressCard. ExpressCards are keyed to load the manufacturer...'s drivers, use when no ExpressCard is running. Save the blank for use the media that came with the ExpressCard. 78 Using Cards...
... in the slot; If you to prevent incorrect insertion. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. ExpressCard Blanks Your computer shipped with the card. Remove the blank before installing an ExpressCard. ExpressCards are keyed to load the manufacturer...'s drivers, use when no ExpressCard is running. Save the blank for use the media that came with the ExpressCard. 78 Using Cards...
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CAUTION: Before you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If ... the card. If card orientation is running. The computer automatically detects the card. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Installing a Memory Card You can install a media memory card in its connector. Memory cards are keyed to insert into the slot until the card is...
CAUTION: Before you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If ... the card. If card orientation is running. The computer automatically detects the card. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Installing a Memory Card You can install a media memory card in its connector. Memory cards are keyed to insert into the slot until the card is...