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... computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Quick Reference Guide 5 You can 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 Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Quick Reference Guide 5 You can be included on your...
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... courses, and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your Dell computer. If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- NSS provides critical updates for the keyword Notebook System Software. NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your...
... courses, and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your Dell computer. If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- NSS provides critical updates for the keyword Notebook System Software. NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your...
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... • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your CD varies based on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. The operating system is located on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in your...Reference Guide NOTE: The color of your computer. To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD...
... • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your CD varies based on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. The operating system is located on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in your...Reference Guide NOTE: The color of your computer. To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD...
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...with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 17 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin . RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware.... that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer. SCAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE - See "Dell Diagnostics" on Dell™ computers. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the...
...with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 17 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin . RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware.... that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer. SCAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE - See "Dell Diagnostics" on Dell™ computers. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the...
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... during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down the computer. 2 If the computer is located...System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you wait too long and the ...
... during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down the computer. 2 If the computer is located...System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you wait too long and the ...
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... the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to your hardware configuration for the selected device. ...Configuration Parameters Function Describes the test and may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities media, remove the media. 5 When the tests are running the test. Quick Reference Guide 21
... the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to your hardware configuration for the selected device. ...Configuration Parameters Function Describes the test and may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities media, remove the media. 5 When the tests are running the test. Quick Reference Guide 21
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..., 15 storing, 16 C CDs operating system, 8 computer crashes, 17 slow performance, 18 stops responding, 17 D Dell Diagnostics about, 18 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 19 starting from the hard drive, 19 using, 18 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 18 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User...
..., 15 storing, 16 C CDs operating system, 8 computer crashes, 17 slow performance, 18 stops responding, 17 D Dell Diagnostics about, 18 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 19 starting from the hard drive, 19 using, 18 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 18 documentation End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User...
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... Lights 99 Diagnostic Light Codes During POST 99 Dell™ Technical Update Service 101 Dell Diagnostics 101 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media 103 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 104 Dell Support Utility 105 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 105 7
... Lights 99 Diagnostic Light Codes During POST 99 Dell™ Technical Update Service 101 Dell Diagnostics 101 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media 103 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 104 Dell Support Utility 105 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 105 7
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... System Setup Screens 136 Commonly Used Options 136 Changing the Boot Sequence 136 Changing Printer Modes 138 Changing COM Ports 138 14 Reinstalling Software 139 Drivers 139 What Is a Driver 139 Identifying Drivers 139 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 140 9
... System Setup Screens 136 Commonly Used Options 136 Changing the Boot Sequence 136 Changing Printer Modes 138 Changing COM Ports 138 14 Reinstalling Software 139 Drivers 139 What Is a Driver 139 Identifying Drivers 139 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 140 9
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... documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 140) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) be optional and may...
... documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 140) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) be optional and may...
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... Service - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. • Notebook System Software (NSS)- NSS provides critical NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface updates for your configuration. support for components, such as memory, the hard drive...
... Service - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. • Notebook System Software (NSS)- NSS provides critical NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface updates for your configuration. support for components, such as memory, the hard drive...
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... your media varies based on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for Dell™ Latitude™ D630c computers with your computer. Finding Information 19 To view the Systems Management Administrator's... Guide, go to support.dell.com. After you ordered. • Intel® Active Management Technology Systems Management ...
... your media varies based on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for Dell™ Latitude™ D630c computers with your computer. Finding Information 19 To view the Systems Management Administrator's... Guide, go to support.dell.com. After you ordered. • Intel® Active Management Technology Systems Management ...
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Before you start the computer with your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to pan up, down, left, and right. If the video resolution setting is higher than that is higher than the display supports,... and Refresh Rate 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 displayed at the bottom of the default settings for future reference. NOTICE: You can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer...
Before you start the computer with your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to pan up, down, left, and right. If the video resolution setting is higher than that is higher than the display supports,... and Refresh Rate 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 displayed at the bottom of the default settings for future reference. NOTICE: You can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer...
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... is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for connecting your wireless network card. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a WLAN. Specific network names and configuration details vary. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on the...
... is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for connecting your wireless network card. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a WLAN. Specific network names and configuration details vary. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on the...
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... the disc, label side up, in pause mode. NOTE: If you use a module that you follow all copyright laws when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to the next title or chapter. 74 Using Multimedia To format media for storing data, to create music media, or to copy... media, see the Drivers and Utilities media (the Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not be available for your computer. NOTE: Ensure that shipped with your computer or in certain...
... the disc, label side up, in pause mode. NOTE: If you use a module that you follow all copyright laws when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to the next title or chapter. 74 Using Multimedia To format media for storing data, to create music media, or to copy... media, see the Drivers and Utilities media (the Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not be available for your computer. NOTE: Ensure that shipped with your computer or in certain...
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ExpressCards 1 Place the ExpressCard in the adapter (the adapter is included with the ExpressCard). 2 Install the ExpressCard with the PC Card. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the adapter the same way as a PC Card. (See "PC Cards" on page 81) Using Cards 83
ExpressCards 1 Place the ExpressCard in the adapter (the adapter is included with the ExpressCard). 2 Install the ExpressCard with the PC Card. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the adapter the same way as a PC Card. (See "PC Cards" on page 81) Using Cards 83
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... Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer and try again. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Ensure the computer is connected to a known good electrical outlet. 2 Turn on page 199). 1 If the computer is connected to a ...174; desktop; It is recommended that the device you want to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on your hard drive. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . 102 Troubleshooting See the documentation that came with your docking device for technical assistance. b Press and hold the key while ...
... Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer and try again. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Ensure the computer is connected to a known good electrical outlet. 2 Turn on page 199). 1 If the computer is connected to a ...174; desktop; It is recommended that the device you want to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on your hard drive. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . 102 Troubleshooting See the documentation that came with your docking device for technical assistance. b Press and hold the key while ...
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...sequence for your computer. to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears,...successfully, you will receive the following message: Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Troubleshooting 103 The computer runs ...
...sequence for your computer. to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears,...successfully, you will receive the following message: Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Troubleshooting 103 The computer runs ...
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...for the selected device. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is installed on the taskbar or from the Drivers and Utilities media, remove the media. 5 When the tests are running the test. Displays your taskbar: 1 Click the Start button and point to Programs. 2 Click Dell Support and point to...the components installed on your computer or all devices from the Dell Support icon on your computer. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to Dell Support Settings. If the Dell Support icon does not appear in the left pane of ...
...for the selected device. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is installed on the taskbar or from the Drivers and Utilities media, remove the media. 5 When the tests are running the test. Displays your taskbar: 1 Click the Start button and point to Programs. 2 Click Dell Support and point to...the components installed on your computer or all devices from the Dell Support icon on your computer. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to Dell Support Settings. If the Dell Support icon does not appear in the left pane of ...
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...→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. A program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that includes anti-spyware protection (your 118 Troubleshooting SAVE AND CLOSE ANY...
...→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. A program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that includes anti-spyware protection (your 118 Troubleshooting SAVE AND CLOSE ANY...