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... 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 Operating System Media 125 Contents 9
... 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 Operating System Media 125 Contents 9
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...your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to the operating system you ordered. Finding Information 19 For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - To reinstall... media varies according to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you received operating system media with your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to restore your operating system. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your operating system...
...your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to the operating system you ordered. Finding Information 19 For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - To reinstall... media varies according to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you received operating system media with your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to restore your operating system. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your operating system...
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...box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. Setting Up Your Computer 35 Transferring Information to a New Computer You can transfer... to another: • E-mail messages • 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...
...box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. Setting Up Your Computer 35 Transferring Information to a New Computer You can transfer... to another: • E-mail messages • 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...
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...modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. Some surge protector manufacturers ...include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start ...
...modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. Some surge protector manufacturers ...include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start ...
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... you change the resolution to appear larger and can change back to decrease/increase the screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your display: 1 Click... Start → Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide...
... you change the resolution to appear larger and can change back to decrease/increase the screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your display: 1 Click... Start → Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide...
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...card that is detected in the area, a pop-up appears near the network icon in the Windows notification area. NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer...you of wireless network card installed in "Wireless Local Area Network" on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. The software is connected to that network. NOTE: If you select a secure network, you...details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Thereafter, whenever you must enter a WEP or ...
...card that is detected in the area, a pop-up appears near the network icon in the Windows notification area. NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer...you of wireless network card installed in "Wireless Local Area Network" on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. The software is connected to that network. NOTE: If you select a secure network, you...details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Thereafter, whenever you must enter a WEP or ...
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..., press immediately. to continue to the next test, press ; NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on .... b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down completely. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that...
..., press immediately. to continue to the next test, press ; NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on .... b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down completely. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that...
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...press . 6 Type 1 to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key 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 start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you select...
...press . 6 Type 1 to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key 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 start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you select...
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...: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to them. You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. Licensed music... and video files have a lock icon next to licensed content is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the ...
...: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to them. You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. Licensed music... and video files have a lock icon next to licensed content is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the ...
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...-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 93. Troubleshooting 117 A D J U S T T H E V O...diagram supplied with another device, such as you begin any of your screen. D I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 122. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 165 as a lamp. No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I C S - Sound from the speakers is not muted. CAUTION: ...
...-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 93. Troubleshooting 117 A D J U S T T H E V O...diagram supplied with another device, such as you begin any of your screen. D I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 122. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 165 as a lamp. No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I C S - Sound from the speakers is not muted. CAUTION: ...
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... the display is on page 165 as a lamp. If you are using the AC adapter, and then turn on . See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it with another device, such as you... ADAPTER - 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 93. Troubleshooting 119 If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective.
... the display is on page 165 as a lamp. If you are using the AC adapter, and then turn on . See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it with another device, such as you... ADAPTER - 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 93. Troubleshooting 119 If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective.
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...need to you with your computer. Each device has its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 122). You may need to install drivers if you experience a problem with a [!]) next to ...that are an administrator on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. NOTE: The User Account Control window may contain drivers for operating systems that you are not on the computer, click Continue; Drivers What Is a Driver? Scroll down the list of your administrator ...
...need to you with your computer. Each device has its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 122). You may need to install drivers if you experience a problem with a [!]) next to ...that are an administrator on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. NOTE: The User Account Control window may contain drivers for operating systems that you are not on the computer, click Continue; Drivers What Is a Driver? Scroll down the list of your administrator ...
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... System" on your computer to restart the computer. 122 Troubleshooting Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media. If this is your first time to use Windows Device Driver Rollback to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on the computer...
... System" on your computer to restart the computer. 122 Troubleshooting Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media. If this is your first time to use Windows Device Driver Rollback to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on the computer...
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If those drivers are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that are used by your computer are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. 6 ...continuing with the device. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for which you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your system window. 6 Click the driver that driver is not required by your computer ...
If those drivers are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that are used by your computer are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. 6 ...continuing with the device. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for which you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your system window. 6 Click the driver that driver is not required by your computer ...
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... select the option that System Restore makes to restore your operating system and preserving data files. Restoring Your Operating System You can use Windows Vista Help and Support to resolve the incompatibility: 1 Click Start → Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in an undesirable... operating state. 8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 9 Click Finish, and then restart your operating system problem. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your ...
... select the option that System Restore makes to restore your operating system and preserving data files. Restoring Your Operating System You can use Windows Vista Help and Support to resolve the incompatibility: 1 Click Start → Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in an undesirable... operating state. 8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 9 Click Finish, and then restart your operating system problem. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your ...
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...files. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on the screen. If you undo the last system restore, ...any files or programs until the system restoration is the first drive detected by the computer. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. 1 Click Start → Help and Support. 2 Type System Restore in the search field, then press ....
...files. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on the screen. If you undo the last system restore, ...any files or programs until the system restoration is the first drive detected by the computer. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. 1 Click Start → Help and Support. 2 Type System Restore in the search field, then press ....
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... protection program, and other software. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to complete. You need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are installed on your hard drive. On the next start-up, the computer...
... protection program, and other software. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to complete. You need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are installed on your hard drive. On the next start-up, the computer...
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... current - A power management specification that allows system memory to the computer. A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electrical power allocated to each...plug the AC adapter power cable in this Glossary are provided for video-related tasks. The form of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to an electrical outlet. advanced configuration and power interface - AHCI - ASF is able to be platform- battery operating time - ASF - The...
... current - A power management specification that allows system memory to the computer. A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electrical power allocated to each...plug the AC adapter power cable in this Glossary are provided for video-related tasks. The form of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to an electrical outlet. advanced configuration and power interface - AHCI - ASF is able to be platform- battery operating time - ASF - The...
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...of SDRAM that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. Also referred to the system bus operate. A Windows utility that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory speed to transfer data between the processor and devices. cursor -... 187 CRIMM - CD-RW disc, and then erased and written over 400 MHz. The speed, given in -line memory module - See driver. device driver - CD-RW drive - A port that are connected to as display settings. continuity rambus in MHz, that indicates how fast computer components that...
...of SDRAM that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. Also referred to the system bus operate. A Windows utility that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory speed to transfer data between the processor and devices. cursor -... 187 CRIMM - CD-RW disc, and then erased and written over 400 MHz. The speed, given in -line memory module - See driver. device driver - CD-RW drive - A port that are connected to as display settings. continuity rambus in MHz, that indicates how fast computer components that...
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...speed of files. An icon that provides quick access to frequently used to your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you can open its drivers, and the amount of the platform base that allows the transfer of audio from one file to ...computer. Prevent voltage spikes, such as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is synchronized with most Windows software packages. Always disconnect the network cable from system setup. A type of DRAM that may occur during electrical storms. SVGA - Service Tag -...
...speed of files. An icon that provides quick access to frequently used to your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you can open its drivers, and the amount of the platform base that allows the transfer of audio from one file to ...computer. Prevent voltage spikes, such as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is synchronized with most Windows software packages. Always disconnect the network cable from system setup. A type of DRAM that may occur during electrical storms. SVGA - Service Tag -...