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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 computer. If you received operating system media with your computer. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you ordered. Finding Information 19 NOTE: The color of your ...operating system installation media varies according to the operating system you can use one of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - ...
...your computer. If you received operating system media with your computer. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you ordered. Finding Information 19 NOTE: The color of your ...operating system installation media varies according to the operating system you can use one of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - ...
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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. See the documentation that came with the printer for transferring data: • Windows Easy Transfer wizard, an Easy Transfer Cable, and...
... 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. See the documentation that came with the printer for transferring data: • Windows Easy Transfer wizard, an Easy Transfer Cable, and...
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... of different devices. Disconnect the network cable from voltage spikes that came with a higher joule rating offers more protection. 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 the network wall jack during electrical storms or after...) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help prevent damage to start the Add Printer Wizard. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer.
... of different devices. Disconnect the network cable from voltage spikes that came with a higher joule rating offers more protection. 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 the network wall jack during electrical storms or after...) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help prevent damage to start the Add Printer Wizard. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer.
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...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 decrease/increase the screen resolution. To set the display resolution and ...refresh rate for your computer and display. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If you ...
...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 decrease/increase the screen resolution. To set the display resolution and ...refresh rate for your computer and display. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If you ...
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... is not configured) is already installed. The software is detected in the area, a pop-up appears near the network icon in the Windows notification area. When you turn on your computer and a network (for connecting your computer to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology ...: 1 Click Start , and then click Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your wireless network card. Once you have followed the instructions in your computer and then search for that you...
... is not configured) is already installed. The software is detected in the area, a pop-up appears near the network icon in the Windows notification area. When you turn on your computer and a network (for connecting your computer to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology ...: 1 Click Start , and then click Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your wireless network card. Once you have followed the instructions in your computer and then search for that you...
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... assessment and restart the computer, press ; NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 94 Troubleshooting to the next test, press ; Starting...
... assessment and restart the computer, press ; NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 94 Troubleshooting to the next test, press ; Starting...
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... Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics Troubleshooting 95 NOTE: It is held down for your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your computer. 8 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to run a complete test...9 After all tests have completed, close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the 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 ...
... Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics Troubleshooting 95 NOTE: It is held down for your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your computer. 8 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to run a complete test...9 After all tests have completed, close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the 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 ...
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...CONTAIN SCENES THAT ARE TOO D A R K O R TOO BRIGHT - You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - •... is installed and configured properly. • Verify that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to run the software. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program is digital content that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 166). C A N N O T P L A Y S O M ...
...CONTAIN SCENES THAT ARE TOO D A R K O R TOO BRIGHT - You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - •... is installed and configured properly. • Verify that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to run the software. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program is digital content that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 166). C A N N O T P L A Y S O M ...
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...is not muted. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 93. R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T 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. NOTE... from the speakers is working by testing it with the speakers. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. D I O DRIVER - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D 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 - 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 N D O W S V O ...
...is not muted. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 93. R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T 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. NOTE... from the speakers is working by testing it with the speakers. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. D I O DRIVER - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D 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 - 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 N D O W S V O ...
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...the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 93. If the display is blank NOTE: If... T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I V E R - C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I N G S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. CHECK THE BATTERY - Check the AC adapter cable connections. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page... the computer turns on. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an...
...the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 93. If the display is blank NOTE: If... T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I V E R - C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I N G S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. CHECK THE BATTERY - Check the AC adapter cable connections. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page... the computer turns on. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an...
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... to the device name. If you with your computer. You may need to you are an administrator on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. otherwise, contact your operating system. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your problem and, if necessary, update the...
... to the device name. If you with your computer. You may need to you are an administrator on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. otherwise, contact your operating system. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your problem and, if necessary, update the...
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... When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities disc and click Finish to step 2. If not, proceed to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell computers. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running... automatically. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your administrator to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the ...
... When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities disc and click Finish to step 2. If not, proceed to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell computers. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running... automatically. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your administrator to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the ...
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... components in the system setup program (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 ... information about components installed on your system window. 6 Click the driver that you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. If you see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 122). For drivers information, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 177) before...
... components in the system setup program (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 ... information about components installed on your system window. 6 Click the driver that you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. If you see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 122). For drivers information, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 177) before...
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...files. Any changes that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Restoring Your Operating System You can use Windows Vista Help and Support to restore your computer are completely reversible. 124 Troubleshooting Use the media only if System Restore did ...not resolve your computer. 8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 9 Click Finish, and then restart your operating system problem. However, using the Operating System media also deletes ...
...files. Any changes that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Restoring Your Operating System You can use Windows Vista Help and Support to restore your computer are completely reversible. 124 Troubleshooting Use the media only if System Restore did ...not resolve your computer. 8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 9 Click Finish, and then restart your operating system problem. However, using the Operating System media also deletes ...
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... does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your administrator to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on your Dell computer to the operating state it was in the search field and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration, and...
... does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your administrator to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on your Dell computer to the operating state it was in the search field and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration, and...
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... installed on page 166). 126 Troubleshooting NOTE: You cannot reinstall Dell MediaDirect if you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Contact Dell for assistance (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall Dell MediaDirect. NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for one...
... installed on page 166). 126 Troubleshooting NOTE: You cannot reinstall Dell MediaDirect if you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Contact Dell for assistance (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall Dell MediaDirect. NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for one...
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... computer battery powers the computer. accelerated graphics port - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (minutes or hours) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (years) during which allows the storage...
... computer battery powers the computer. accelerated graphics port - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (minutes or hours) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (years) during which allows the storage...
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...2 SDRAM - You can write to CD-RW discs multiple times, but you can write to CD-R discs only once. clock speed - A Windows utility that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. A chip that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system ...discs. A type of Authenticity - Glossary 187 Computers use a small amount of DDR SDRAM that is installed in -line memory module - controller - device - See driver. A drive that can read CDs and DVDs and write to fill unused RIMM slots. COA - cursor - DDR2 SDRAM - D DDR SDRAM - A type of...
...2 SDRAM - You can write to CD-RW discs multiple times, but you can write to CD-R discs only once. clock speed - A Windows utility that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. A chip that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system ...discs. A type of Authenticity - Glossary 187 Computers use a small amount of DDR SDRAM that is installed in -line memory module - controller - device - See driver. A drive that can read CDs and DVDs and write to fill unused RIMM slots. COA - cursor - DDR2 SDRAM - D DDR SDRAM - A type of...
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... platform base that protects the hard drive by surge protectors. Also, you can open its drivers, and the amount of files. smart card - Sony/Philips Digital Interface - surge protectors... protectors do not change the location of Glossary 197 A card that is synchronized with most Windows software packages. Strike Zone™ - A type of the processor. Service Tag - A...controllers. Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. If you call Dell for smart cards. An audio transfer file format that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations...
... platform base that protects the hard drive by surge protectors. Also, you can open its drivers, and the amount of files. smart card - Sony/Philips Digital Interface - surge protectors... protectors do not change the location of Glossary 197 A card that is synchronized with most Windows software packages. Strike Zone™ - A type of the processor. Service Tag - A...controllers. Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. If you call Dell for smart cards. An audio transfer file format that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations...