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... the display is blank 119 If the display is difficult to read 120 If only part of the display is readable 120 Drivers 121 What Is a Driver 121 Identifying Drivers 121 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 122 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 124 Restoring Your Operating System 124 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 124 Using...
... the display is blank 119 If the display is difficult to read 120 If only part of the display is readable 120 Drivers 121 What Is a Driver 121 Identifying Drivers 121 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 122 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 124 Restoring Your Operating System 124 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 124 Using...
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...be found at support.dell.com. Readme files may be included on your Drivers and Utilities media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 122) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your ...Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. What Are You Looking For? Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 15 NOTE: Additional information may ...
...be found at support.dell.com. Readme files may be included on your Drivers and Utilities media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 122) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your ...Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. What Are You Looking For? Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 15 NOTE: Additional information may ...
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... Service - Proactive e-mail notification of your selections. your computer, you reinstall the operating system on your Dell computer. NSS automatically model, and then click Go. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on Drivers & Downloads. Upgrade information for your • Notebook System Software (NSS) - Contact information, service call status, support...
... Service - Proactive e-mail notification of your selections. your computer, you reinstall the operating system on your Dell computer. NSS automatically model, and then click Go. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on Drivers & Downloads. Upgrade information for your • Notebook System Software (NSS) - Contact information, service call status, support...
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...system is located on your computer. For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer, you can use the Drivers and Utilities media to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Operating System Installation Media - Your operating system ...product key label is already installed on page 124. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Finding Information 19 To reinstall your operating system, use one of your operating ...
...system is located on your computer. For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer, you can use the Drivers and Utilities media to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Operating System Installation Media - Your operating system ...product key label is already installed on page 124. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Finding Information 19 To reinstall your operating system, use one of your operating ...
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... You can transfer the following types of data from one of the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer.
... You can transfer the following types of data from one of the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer.
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... appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. A device with your printer. 6 Click Add a local printer or Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer. 7 Follow the instructions in...
... appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. A device with your printer. 6 Click Add a local printer or Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer. 7 Follow the instructions in...
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... causes text and images to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 40... To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to read if you change the resolution to the previous settings if needed. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If...
... causes text and images to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 40... To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to read if you change the resolution to the previous settings if needed. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If...
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... press the latch twice, once to pop the latch out, and then a second time to pop the card out. Save a blank to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in... some latches, you to use the media that came with the ExpressCard. 1 2 1 slot 2 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
... press the latch twice, once to pop the latch out, and then a second time to pop the card out. Save a blank to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in... some latches, you to use the media that came with the ExpressCard. 1 2 1 slot 2 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
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...you remove it from the card reader. When it from the computer. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the ...configuration utility, you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the memory card, if applicable. NOTICE: Use the memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the...
...you remove it from the card reader. When it from the computer. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the ...configuration utility, you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the memory card, if applicable. NOTICE: Use the memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the...
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...: 1 Click Start , and then click Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing on page 82. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network..." on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. NOTE: If you select a secure network, you have configured your computer for that name on your computer and a network (for...
...: 1 Click Start , and then click Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing on page 82. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network..." on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. NOTE: If you select a secure network, you have configured your computer for that name on your computer and a network (for...
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... in system setup and is active (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 166). Enter system setup, review your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Contacting Dell" on page 177). Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print these procedures before you...
... in system setup and is active (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 166). Enter system setup, review your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Contacting Dell" on page 177). Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print these procedures before you...
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... 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 94 Troubleshooting 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to ... failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. to retest the component that is detected, the computer stops and beeps. to...
... 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 94 Troubleshooting 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to ... failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. to retest the component that is detected, the computer stops and beeps. to...
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... appear and follow the instructions on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to run a complete test on the keyboard is recommended that appears, and ...and then press . NOTE: It is held down for your computer. NOTE: Write down -arrow keys to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you select Test System to run . NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on ...
... appear and follow the instructions on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to run a complete test on the keyboard is recommended that appears, and ...and then press . NOTE: It is held down for your computer. NOTE: Write down -arrow keys to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you select Test System to run . NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on ...
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... environment. See the software documentation for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 166). The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed ...files cannot be played. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program...
... environment. See the software documentation for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 166). The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed ...files cannot be played. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program...
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... H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. Press to the headphone connector. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 122. A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - Sound from the speakers is working by testing it with the speakers. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I S C O N N E C T H... U D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 93. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. Ensure that you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, ...
... H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. Press to the headphone connector. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 122. A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - Sound from the speakers is working by testing it with the speakers. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I S C O N N E C T H... U D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 93. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. Ensure that you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, ...
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To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 122. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics ...the computer to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. Check the AC adapter cable connections. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 93. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Troubleshooting 119 If you are using a program that the system setup ...
To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 122. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics ...the computer to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. Check the AC adapter cable connections. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 93. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Troubleshooting 119 If you are using a program that the system setup ...
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All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your computer to continue. NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to the device name, you may contain drivers for operating systems that are not on page 122). If an exclamation point is a program that only its own set of specialized commands that controls a ...
All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your computer to continue. NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to the device name, you may contain drivers for operating systems that are not on page 122). If an exclamation point is a program that only its own set of specialized commands that controls a ...
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...-click the device for Dell computers. If you install drivers obtained from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your Drivers and Utilities media. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties...
...-click the device for Dell computers. If you install drivers obtained from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your Drivers and Utilities media. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties...
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... on your computer, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that came with the device. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for hardware that driver is detecting hardware in your computer appears. 4 When you...
... on your computer, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that came with the device. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for hardware that driver is detecting hardware in your computer appears. 4 When you...
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.... Using Microsoft Windows System Restore The Windows operating system provides System Restore to allow you can restore your computer. 8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 9 Click Finish, and then restart your operating system in an undesirable operating state.
.... Using Microsoft Windows System Restore The Windows operating system provides System Restore to allow you can restore your computer. 8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 9 Click Finish, and then restart your operating system in an undesirable operating state.