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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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...one of your operating system installation media varies according to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system. Finding Information 19 NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - What Are You Looking For? • ...files. • Operating System Installation Media - For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on page...
...one of your operating system installation media varies according to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system. Finding Information 19 NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - What Are You Looking For? • ...files. • Operating System Installation Media - For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on page...
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...the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of data from one computer to the computer. ..., and a USB port • Over a network • Removable media, such as a writable CD Windows Easy Transfer 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start...
...the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of data from one computer to the computer. ..., and a USB port • Over a network • Removable media, such as a writable CD Windows Easy Transfer 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start...
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...When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to your computer from voltage spikes...Printer Wizard. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network...
...When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to your computer from voltage spikes...Printer Wizard. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network...
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...the screen by 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 bar to the left or right to appear larger and can change back to one not supported by adjusting display... be hard to read if you change the resolution to the previous settings if needed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If you change the display resolution from the...
...the screen by 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 bar to the left or right to appear larger and can change back to one not supported by adjusting display... be hard to read if you change the resolution to the previous settings if needed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If you change the display resolution from the...
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...a network using wireless technology. Dell cannot provide this information. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that name on the Dell™ Support website at the... a network. The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the Windows notification area. For information on your wireless network card. Thereafter, whenever you turn... connecting your computer to your network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for which your computer is not configured) is installed in "Wireless Local Area Network...
...a network using wireless technology. Dell cannot provide this information. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that name on the Dell™ Support website at the... a network. The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the Windows notification area. For information on your wireless network card. Thereafter, whenever you turn... connecting your computer to your network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for which your computer is not configured) is installed in "Wireless Local Area Network...
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...code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down and restart the computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 94 Troubleshooting Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media....you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your hard drive. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment...
...code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down and restart the computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 94 Troubleshooting Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media....you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your hard drive. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment...
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...device menu appears. 4 At the boot device menu, use the up- and 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 want . NOTE: It is held down any error codes and problem descriptions ...exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for the option you ...
...device menu appears. 4 At the boot device menu, use the up- and 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 want . NOTE: It is held down any error codes and problem descriptions ...exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for the option you ...
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... information. • Ensure that the program is restricted. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to licensed content is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 166...
... information. • Ensure that the program is restricted. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to licensed content is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 166...
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... T C U T S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 93. Troubleshooting 117 R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R 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 - If your screen. D I V E R - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 122. NOTE: The volume ..., adjust the volume, bass, or treble to check for interference. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. No sound from external speakers E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W ...
... T C U T S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 93. Troubleshooting 117 R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R 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 - If your screen. D I V E R - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 122. NOTE: The volume ..., adjust the volume, bass, or treble to check for interference. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. No sound from external speakers E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W ...
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... If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is working by testing it . 3 Turn 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 are using a... program that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . CHECK THE BATTERY - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Ensure that the electrical outlet is on page 93. TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L ...
... If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is working by testing it . 3 Turn 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 are using a... program that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . CHECK THE BATTERY - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Ensure that the electrical outlet is on page 93. TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L ...
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... your administrator to install drivers if you may appear. Drivers What Is a Driver? Scroll down the list of your operating system. A driver is next to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer, click Continue; Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. otherwise, contact your Microsoft® Windows® operating system...
... your administrator to install drivers if you may appear. Drivers What Is a Driver? Scroll down the list of your operating system. A driver is next to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer, click Continue; Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. otherwise, contact your Microsoft® Windows® operating system...
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...Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell computers. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the screen. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer after you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use... Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to step 2. If this is your first time to use Windows Device Driver Rollback to restart the computer. 122 Troubleshooting...
...Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell computers. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the screen. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer after you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use... Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to step 2. If this is your first time to use Windows Device Driver Rollback to restart the computer. 122 Troubleshooting...
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... and you are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If those drivers are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Install from a list or specific...
... and you are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If those drivers are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Install from a list or specific...
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...option that System Restore makes to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. Restoring Your Operating System You can use Windows Vista Help and Support to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in the following ways: •... on the hard drive. Any changes that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 9 Click Finish, and then restart your computer are completely reversible. 124 Troubleshooting Use System Restore as the first solution ...
...option that System Restore makes to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. Restoring Your Operating System You can use Windows Vista Help and Support to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in the following ways: •... on the hard drive. Any changes that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 9 Click Finish, and then restart your computer are completely reversible. 124 Troubleshooting Use System Restore as the first solution ...
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...NOTICE: Before you installed the new device driver (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on the computer, click Continue; If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. 1 Click Start → ...Operating System Media Before You Begin If 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 page 124). NOTICE: Make regular backups of ...
...NOTICE: Before you installed the new device driver (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on the computer, click Continue; If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. 1 Click Start → ...Operating System Media Before You Begin If 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 page 124). NOTICE: Make regular backups of ...
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...Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are installed on page 166). 126 Troubleshooting Use your Drivers and Utilities media to load any required drivers, including the drivers required if your computer and try again. Contact Dell for assistance (see the Microsoft Windows... You cannot reinstall Dell MediaDirect if you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for reinstalling Windows. NOTE: If you...
...Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are installed on page 166). 126 Troubleshooting Use your Drivers and Utilities media to load any required drivers, including the drivers required if your computer and try again. Contact Dell for assistance (see the Microsoft Windows... You cannot reinstall Dell MediaDirect if you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for reinstalling Windows. NOTE: If you...
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...Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for video-related tasks. advanced configuration and power interface - A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in to be platform- Advanced Host Controller Interface - ALS - A standard to define a mechanism ...) that serves as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. The form of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to be used for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. ASF - AGP ...
...Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for video-related tasks. advanced configuration and power interface - A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in to be platform- Advanced Host Controller Interface - ALS - A standard to define a mechanism ...) that serves as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. The form of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to be used for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. ASF - AGP ...
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... components that allows you can read CDs and DVDs and write to as display settings. Computers use a small amount of Authenticity - A Windows utility that are connected to over (rewritten). A special module that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory speed ...to fill unused RIMM slots. It often is installed in -line memory module - A type of SDRAM that controls the transfer of electronic circuit. See driver. A drive that can write to as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that is a blinking solid line, an underline character, or a ...
... components that allows you can read CDs and DVDs and write to as display settings. Computers use a small amount of Authenticity - A Windows utility that are connected to over (rewritten). A special module that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory speed ...to fill unused RIMM slots. It often is installed in -line memory module - A type of SDRAM that controls the transfer of electronic circuit. See driver. A drive that can write to as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that is a blinking solid line, an underline character, or a ...
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... access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you delete a shortcut, the original file is not affected. Also, you can rename a shortcut icon. Subscriber Identity Module - A power management mode that identifies your Windows desktop and doubleclick the icon, you can open its drivers, and... devices such as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is synchronized with most Windows software packages. SDRAM - An I/O port often used to your computer that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to find it ...
... access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you delete a shortcut, the original file is not affected. Also, you can rename a shortcut icon. Subscriber Identity Module - A power management mode that identifies your Windows desktop and doubleclick the icon, you can open its drivers, and... devices such as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is synchronized with most Windows software packages. SDRAM - An I/O port often used to your computer that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to find it ...