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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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.... • Operating System Installation Media - NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your operating system. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to restore your computer. Your operating system product key label is already...
.... • Operating System Installation Media - NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your operating system. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to restore your computer. Your operating system product key label is already...
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...computer 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 ...and install the toner or ink cartridge. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. See the documentation that came with the printer for transferring data: • Windows Easy Transfer wizard,...
...computer 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 ...and install the toner or ink cartridge. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. See the documentation that came with the printer for transferring data: • Windows Easy Transfer wizard,...
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...of different devices. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. 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 adapter protection. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click...
...of different devices. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. 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 adapter protection. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click...
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...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 closest supported values. Before you change... → 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 offer the best performance with vision impairments... text may be installed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to decrease/increase the screen resolution.
...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 closest supported values. Before you change... → 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 offer the best performance with vision impairments... text may be installed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to decrease/increase the screen resolution.
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...Up and Using Networks 85 The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the Windows notification area. To connect to the network: 1 Click Start , and then click Network. ...1 minute to connect to the network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for that is detected in your wireless network card. NOTE: If the software is ...82 for more information about how to prepare for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Dell cannot provide this information. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a network...
...Up and Using Networks 85 The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the Windows notification area. To connect to the network: 1 Click Start , and then click Network. ...1 minute to connect to the network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for that is detected in your wireless network card. NOTE: If the software is ...82 for more information about how to prepare for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Dell cannot provide this information. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a network...
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If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working properly. 2 Turn on . to ...-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting...
If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working properly. 2 Turn on . to ...-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting...
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... Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you want . If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for the current boot only. NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to highlight CD/DVD/CD-...RW, and then press . NOTE: It is held down for the option you want to run a complete test on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell ...
... Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you want . If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for the current boot only. NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to highlight CD/DVD/CD-...RW, and then press . NOTE: It is held down for the option you want to run a complete test on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell ...
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...that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ratios. You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. Click EagleVision to them. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE ...TOO BRIGHT - 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 ...
...that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ratios. You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. Click EagleVision to them. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE ...TOO BRIGHT - 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 ...
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... 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 E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 93. 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. If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps..., follow the safety instructions in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Press to eliminate distortion. Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen.
... 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 E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 93. 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. If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps..., follow the safety instructions in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Press to eliminate distortion. Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen.
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...which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 93. CAUTION: Before you begin any setting adjustments). CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - TEST THE... on. Troubleshooting 119 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select ...S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . CHECK THE BATTERY - Ensure that the system setup program lists the correct device for the pointing device option (the computer...
...which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 93. CAUTION: Before you begin any setting adjustments). CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - TEST THE... on. Troubleshooting 119 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select ...S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . CHECK THE BATTERY - Ensure that the system setup program lists the correct device for the pointing device option (the computer...
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Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its driver recognizes. NOTE: The User Account Control window may contain drivers for an exclamation point (a circle with any other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that use the device. Many drivers... whether the driver is next to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Dell ships your computer...
Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its driver recognizes. NOTE: The User Account Control window may contain drivers for an exclamation point (a circle with any other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that use the device. Many drivers... whether the driver is next to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Dell ships your computer...
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... autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities disc and click Finish to restart the computer. 122 Troubleshooting Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the screen. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to enter the Device Manager...
... autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities disc and click Finish to restart the computer. 122 Troubleshooting Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the screen. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to enter the Device Manager...
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... "Determining Your Computer's Configuration" on page 21. 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive, as described in your system window. 6 Click the driver that came with the driver installation (see the documentation that came installed in the previous section, click Start...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 the system setup program (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner...
... "Determining Your Computer's Configuration" on page 21. 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive, as described in your system window. 6 Click the driver that came with the driver installation (see the documentation that came installed in the previous section, click Start...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 the system setup program (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner...
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...Using the Operating System Media" on the hard drive. Using Microsoft Windows System Restore The Windows operating system provides System Restore to allow you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Windows Vista System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without... Use the media only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system and preserving data files. 8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 9 Click Finish, and then restart your computer to resolve the incompatibility: 1 Click Start → Help and Support...
...Using the Operating System Media" on the hard drive. Using Microsoft Windows System Restore The Windows operating system provides System Restore to allow you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Windows Vista System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without... Use the media only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system and preserving data files. 8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 9 Click Finish, and then restart your computer to resolve the incompatibility: 1 Click Start → Help and Support...
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...save and close all data files on the screen. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you installed the new device driver (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 124). For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is complete. 1 Click Start →...the issue, you set your Dell computer to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on your 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 ...
...save and close all data files on the screen. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you installed the new device driver (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 124). For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is complete. 1 Click Start →...the issue, you set your Dell computer to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on your 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 ...
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..., you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for reinstalling Windows. 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 computer has a RAID controller. Use your computer and try again...
..., you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for reinstalling Windows. 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 computer has a RAID controller. Use your computer and try again...
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The form of electricity that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. advanced configuration and...able to an electrical outlet. ACPI - ambient light sensor - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to control display brightness. Advanced Host Controller Interface - battery operating time - The length of electrical power allocated to each device attached to be used for...
The form of electricity that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. advanced configuration and...able to an electrical outlet. ACPI - ambient light sensor - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to control display brightness. Advanced Host Controller Interface - battery operating time - The length of electrical power allocated to each device attached to be used for...
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CMOS - Consumer IR - A Windows utility that allows you can read CDs and DVDs and write to modify operating system and hardware settings, such as the... can write to CD-RW discs multiple times, but you to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. CRIMM - The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on a display or screen that controls the transfer of Authenticity - CD-RW disc, and then erased and ... only once. A chip that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. double-data-rate SDRAM - device driver - See driver.
CMOS - Consumer IR - A Windows utility that allows you can read CDs and DVDs and write to modify operating system and hardware settings, such as the... can write to CD-RW discs multiple times, but you to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. CRIMM - The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on a display or screen that controls the transfer of Authenticity - CD-RW disc, and then erased and ... only once. A chip that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. double-data-rate SDRAM - device driver - See driver.
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...A bar code label on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support. Setup program differs ..., you can be used programs, files, folders, and drives. Smart cards can open its drivers, and the amount of the processor. Surge protectors do not change the location of audio from...x 600 and 1024 x 768. When you delete a shortcut, the original file is synchronized with most Windows software packages. smart card - A power management mode that provides quick access to install and configure hardware ...
...A bar code label on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support. Setup program differs ..., you can be used programs, files, folders, and drives. Smart cards can open its drivers, and the amount of the processor. Surge protectors do not change the location of audio from...x 600 and 1024 x 768. When you delete a shortcut, the original file is synchronized with most Windows software packages. smart card - A power management mode that provides quick access to install and configure hardware ...