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Drivers 99 What Is a Driver 99 Identifying Drivers 100 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and ...Turning Off Your Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card...
Drivers 99 What Is a Driver 99 Identifying Drivers 100 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and ...Turning Off Your Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card...
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... • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see page 79). Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 11 Some features or media may not be found at support....dell.com. You can be available in certain countries. Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 100) or to your ...
... • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see page 79). Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 11 Some features or media may not be found at support....dell.com. You can be available in certain countries. Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 100) or to your ...
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... from the icon in the taskbar. and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; If you reinstall the operating system for your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility...
... from the icon in the taskbar. and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; If you reinstall the operating system for your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility...
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...you can use one of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - For more information, see page 100) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your operating system. If you received an Operating System CD .... • Operating System CD - The operating system is optional and may not ship with your computer, you ordered. 14 Finding Information Dell PC Restore returns your computer. NOTE: The color of your operating system, use it to restore your computer to its original operating state....
...you can use one of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - For more information, see page 100) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your operating system. If you received an Operating System CD .... • Operating System CD - The operating system is optional and may not ship with your computer, you ordered. 14 Finding Information Dell PC Restore returns your computer. NOTE: The color of your operating system, use it to restore your computer to its original operating state....
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... a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer 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.
... a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer 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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... coverage for certain types of different devices. 30 Setting Up Your Computer If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary.
... coverage for certain types of different devices. 30 Setting Up Your Computer If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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... at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Using the Display 33 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness...
... at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Using the Display 33 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness...
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... the tray. 3 Place the disc, label side up, in certain countries). 4 Push the tray back into the drive. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for your computer or in the center of the tray and snap the... disc onto the spindle. Using Multimedia 45 Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on...
... the tray. 3 Place the disc, label side up, in certain countries). 4 Push the tray back into the drive. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for your computer or in the center of the tray and snap the... disc onto the spindle. Using Multimedia 45 Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on...
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.... 4 Click the DVD option. 5 Click the DVD Audio Setting icon. 62 Using Multimedia If your computer has a DVD drive. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click...
.... 4 Click the DVD option. 5 Click the DVD Audio Setting icon. 62 Using Multimedia If your computer has a DVD drive. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click...
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... card or blank. If you could lose data. 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the taskbar) to use the floppy disk or CD that came with the...
... card or blank. If you could lose data. 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the taskbar) to use the floppy disk or CD that came with the...
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...the card orientation and try again. 1 2 1 5-in the Product Information Guide. Removing a Media Memory Card CAUTION: Before you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that came with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot...the safety instructions in -1 media memory card slot 2 media memory card The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you could lose data. To install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with the card. CAUTION: Before you begin any ...
...the card orientation and try again. 1 2 1 5-in the Product Information Guide. Removing a Media Memory Card CAUTION: Before you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that came with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot...the safety instructions in -1 media memory card slot 2 media memory card The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you could lose data. To install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with the card. CAUTION: Before you begin any ...
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...internal cards with your broadband router. • Find out your wireless router's broadcast name. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the name of your router's broadcast name is already installed. The technical term for connecting to a network via wireless technology. The...proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that name on the Dell Support website at least 2 minutes for the wireless router to stabilize. See "Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network" on page 72....
...internal cards with your broadband router. • Find out your wireless router's broadcast name. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the name of your router's broadcast name is already installed. The technical term for connecting to a network via wireless technology. The...proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that name on the Dell Support website at least 2 minutes for the wireless router to stabilize. See "Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network" on page 72....
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...: If your computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD. See "Contacting Dell" on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as... the ResourceCD). b Press and hold the key while powering the system on Dell computers. Solving Problems 79 NOTE: ...
...: If your computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD. See "Contacting Dell" on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as... the ResourceCD). b Press and hold the key while powering the system on Dell computers. Solving Problems 79 NOTE: ...
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. Then shut down your part. This test typically takes 10 to start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. to continue to increase the possibility ...Windows desktop. to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the option you want to proceed. 6 Select Run the ...
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. Then shut down your part. This test typically takes 10 to start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. to continue to increase the possibility ...Windows desktop. to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the option you want to proceed. 6 Select Run the ...
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Use this support utility for the Dell Support Utility, and view Dell Support settings. If the Dell Support icon does not appear in the taskbar functions differently when you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are completed, close the ...Main Menu screen. NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is installed on the taskbar or from the Dell Support icon on your computing environment....
Use this support utility for the Dell Support Utility, and view Dell Support settings. If the Dell Support icon does not appear in the taskbar functions differently when you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are completed, close the ...Main Menu screen. NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is installed on the taskbar or from the Dell Support icon on your computing environment....
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... playing DVDs and certain types of video files. Licensed content is restricted. You can access licensed files in some graphics cards to run the software. Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F...Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be installed. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers...
... playing DVDs and certain types of video files. Licensed content is restricted. You can access licensed files in some graphics cards to run the software. Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F...Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be installed. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers...
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... Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. C HECK T H E PRINTER DOCUMENTATION - If your scanner is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties and click the Ports tab. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N T E R DRIVER - For a USB printer, ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the following port(s): setting is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button...
... Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. C HECK T H E PRINTER DOCUMENTATION - If your scanner is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties and click the Ports tab. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N T E R DRIVER - For a USB printer, ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the following port(s): setting is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button...
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... 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 - A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - No sound from the speakers is not muted. Double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. No sound from integrated speakers A DJUST T H E WINDOWS... or reenable the integrated speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79. Ensure that the ...
... 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 - A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - No sound from the speakers is not muted. Double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. No sound from integrated speakers A DJUST T H E WINDOWS... or reenable the integrated speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79. Ensure that the ...
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... to the display. 98 Solving Problems TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to your computer. Search for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. ADJUST...
... to the display. 98 Solving Problems TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to your computer. Search for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. ADJUST...
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... U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I O N - ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - Contact Dell. Solving Problems 99 R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I T O R - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be defective. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other programs that... use the device. See "Contacting Dell" on your operating system. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other...
... U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I O N - ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - Contact Dell. Solving Problems 99 R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I T O R - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be defective. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other programs that... use the device. See "Contacting Dell" on your operating system. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other...