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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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... • 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 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be found at support.dell.com. Some features or media may not... be included on your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ...
... • 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 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be found at support.dell.com. Some features or media may not... be included on your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ...
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...for correct operation of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates •... and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your region to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints • Frequently asked NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow...
...for correct operation of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates •... and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your region to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints • Frequently asked NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow...
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...computer to its original operating state. For more information, see page 100) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 102. ...your computer. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. • Operating System CD - Dell PC Restore returns your operating system. To reinstall your operating system, use it to restore your ...
...computer to its original operating state. For more information, see page 100) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 102. ...your computer. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. • Operating System CD - Dell PC Restore returns your operating system. To reinstall your operating system, use it to restore your ...
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Your printer may arrive in the box in which your computer 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. Setting Up Your Computer 29 The USB connectors ...
Your printer may arrive in the box in which your computer 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. Setting Up Your Computer 29 The USB connectors ...
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... on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to your printer. Carefully read the...
... on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to your printer. Carefully read the...
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...the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on either the computer display or the external device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you attach to your portable computer or docking device. Setting Display Resolution To display a program... at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. If your computer is connected to an external monitor and you change . Before you try to switch the video image...
...the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on either the computer display or the external device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you attach to your portable computer or docking device. Setting Display Resolution To display a program... at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. If your computer is connected to an external monitor and you change . Before you try to switch the video image...
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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 drive. 2 Pull out the tray. 3 Place ... press down on the front of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle. Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you are not using 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 drive. 2 Pull out the tray. 3 Place ... press down on the front of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle. Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you are not using the drive...
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... stop button. 3 Click the Settings option. 4 Click the DVD option. 5 Click the DVD Audio Setting icon. 62 Using Multimedia 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...
... stop button. 3 Click the Settings option. 4 Click the DVD option. 5 Click the DVD Audio Setting icon. 62 Using Multimedia 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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... this section, follow the safety instructions in a slot. Blanks protect unused slots from the computer. Save a blank to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. If the configuration program tells you remove it from functioning before you to... disk or CD that came with the ExpressCard. 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you do not stop it from dust and other particles. 66 Using Cards Press the latch and remove the card or blank.
... this section, follow the safety instructions in a slot. Blanks protect unused slots from the computer. Save a blank to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. If the configuration program tells you remove it from functioning before you to... disk or CD that came with the ExpressCard. 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you do not stop it from dust and other particles. 66 Using Cards Press the latch and remove the card or blank.
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... Guide. If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the taskbar) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that came with the top side of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its connector. NOTICE...the card in -1 media memory card slot 2 media memory card The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Removing a Media Memory Card CAUTION: Before you encounter too much resistance, do not stop it from functioning before you begin any of ...
... Guide. If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the taskbar) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that came with the top side of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its connector. NOTICE...the card in -1 media memory card slot 2 media memory card The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Removing a Media Memory Card CAUTION: Before you encounter too much resistance, do not stop it from functioning before you begin any of ...
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...are connected to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on page 70. 72 Setting Up a Network Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your computer to step 12. 12 Turn on page 70. After 2 minutes, proceed to a WLAN. See "Connecting to a Wireless Local... follow the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on your computer and then search for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For information on the unpowered wireless router. 10 Ensure that no network or USB cables, other end of wireless network...
...are connected to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on page 70. 72 Setting Up a Network Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your computer to step 12. 12 Turn on page 70. After 2 minutes, proceed to a WLAN. See "Connecting to a Wireless Local... follow the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on your computer and then search for that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For information on the unpowered wireless router. 10 Ensure that no network or USB cables, other end of wireless network...
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... utility partition on . NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Then shut down the computer. 2 Connect the computer to Use ... and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. See "Contacting Dell" on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). When to an electrical outlet. 3 Diagnostics can be ...
... utility partition on . NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Then shut down the computer. 2 Connect the computer to Use ... and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. See "Contacting Dell" on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). When to an electrical outlet. 3 Diagnostics can be ...
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To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; 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. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup ... initial tests of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. to continue to increase the possibility of devices. If the Pre-boot...
To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; 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. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup ... initial tests of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. to continue to increase the possibility of devices. If the Pre-boot...
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...to manually check your computer and available from the Dell Support icon on the taskbar or from the Start menu, go to Dell Support Settings. 3 Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar option is installed on the taskbar or from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 ...When the tests are completed, close the Main Menu screen. The Dell Support icon in your taskbar: 1 Click the Start button and point to Programs. 2 Click Dell Support and point to support.dell.com and download the software. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support ...
...to manually check your computer and available from the Dell Support icon on the taskbar or from the Start menu, go to Dell Support Settings. 3 Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar option is installed on the taskbar or from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 ...When the tests are completed, close the Main Menu screen. The Dell Support icon in your taskbar: 1 Click the Start button and point to Programs. 2 Click Dell Support and point to support.dell.com and download the software. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support ...
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...with your computer, this software should already be played. TO P L A Y M O V I E S W I T H D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T , Y O U M U S T H A V E A D V D D R I O N - Contact Dell for the keyword spyware. 92 Solving Problems Use an anti-virus program that your program may require an upgrade) to licensed content is installed and... configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 133. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment...
...with your computer, this software should already be played. TO P L A Y M O V I E S W I T H D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T , Y O U M U S T H A V E A D V D D R I O N - Contact Dell for the keyword spyware. 92 Solving Problems Use an anti-virus program that your program may require an upgrade) to licensed content is installed and... configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 133. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment...
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... AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for instructions Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for instructions. 96 Solving Problems 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 - See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. NOTE: If you begin any of...
... AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for instructions Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for instructions. 96 Solving Problems 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 - See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. NOTE: If you begin any of...
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...L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O) D R I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - If your screen. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Ensure that the sound is not muted. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen. 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... S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - Press to eliminate distortion. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. A DJUST T H E WINDOWS ...
...L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O) D R I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - If your screen. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Ensure that the sound is not muted. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen. 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... S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - Press to eliminate distortion. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. A DJUST T H E WINDOWS ...
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... THE POWER PROPERTIES - TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. If your computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 13. If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Windows Help and Support...
... THE POWER PROPERTIES - TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. If your computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 13. If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Windows Help and Support...
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... installed-no further installation or configuration is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down -arrow key. All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that only its own set of the display is needed. If the external monitor works, the computer ...
... installed-no further installation or configuration is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down -arrow key. All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that only its own set of the display is needed. If the external monitor works, the computer ...