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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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... already installed on page 93). Readme files may not 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 computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or...
... already installed on page 93). Readme files may not 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 computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or...
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...Here • Solutions - Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Certified drivers, To download Notebook System Software: patches, and software updates 1 Go to view the appropriate support site. •...; Community - your computer, you reinstall the operating system on Drivers & Downloads. operation of software and hardware updates for your • Notebook System Software (NSS) - Upgrade information for the...
...Here • Solutions - Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Certified drivers, To download Notebook System Software: patches, and software updates 1 Go to view the appropriate support site. •...; Community - your computer, you reinstall the operating system on Drivers & Downloads. operation of software and hardware updates for your • Notebook System Software (NSS) - Upgrade information for the...
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... your computer. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you received operating system media with your operating system, use it to restore your operating...
... your computer. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you received operating system media with your operating system, use it to restore your operating...
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...; 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.
...; 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.
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... then turn on page 122 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 37 NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer...
... then turn on page 122 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 37 NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer...
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...video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to decrease/increase the screen resolution. If you increase ...resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How...
...video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to decrease/increase the screen resolution. If you increase ...resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How...
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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. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Removing an ExpressCard or Blank... to use the media that came with the ExpressCard. Using Cards 77 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. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. Removing an ExpressCard or Blank... to use the media that came with the ExpressCard. Using Cards 77 1 2 1 slot 2 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
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...before 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 release it is partially ejected, remove the card. 80 Using Cards Press the card into the slot to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the memory card, if applicable. If the configuration program tells you could lose data.
...before 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 release it is partially ejected, remove the card. 80 Using Cards Press the card into the slot to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the memory card, if applicable. If the configuration program tells you could lose data.
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... connect to the network: 1 Click Start , and then click Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on... page 82. For information on the type of the wireless network connection. Dell cannot provide this information. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your wireless network card. Verify the type of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a ...
... connect to the network: 1 Click Start , and then click Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on... page 82. For information on the type of the wireless network connection. Dell cannot provide this information. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your wireless network card. Verify the type of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a ...
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... to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 177). NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on page 166). Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 109 and run... the Dell Diagnostics before you receive notifications. It is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for content, format, and how frequently you begin...
... to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 177). NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on page 166). Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 109 and run... the Dell Diagnostics before you receive notifications. It is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for content, format, and how frequently you begin...
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... drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. To stop the assessment and ...logo appears, continue to wait until you see a message stating that is known to be powered 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 . The computer runs...
... drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. To stop the assessment and ...logo appears, continue to wait until you see a message stating that is known to be powered 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 . The computer runs...
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... 4 At the boot device menu, use the up- NOTE: It is held 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: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for... 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 ...
... 4 At the boot device menu, use the up- NOTE: It is held 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: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for... 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 ...
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.... • Ensure that the program is restricted. 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. C A N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A F I L E S - You...
.... • Ensure that the program is restricted. 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. C A N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A F I L E S - You...
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... is working by testing it with the speakers. R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I C S - R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I O DRIVER - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as you...of your screen. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 165 as a lamp. Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 93. A D J U S T T H E W I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 122. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page ...
... is working by testing it with the speakers. R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I C S - R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I O DRIVER - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as you...of your screen. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 165 as a lamp. Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 93. A D J U S T T H E W I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 122. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page ...
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TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 165 as a lamp. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - 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 C A L O U T L E T.... 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 the computer. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Troubleshooting 119 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the...
TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 165 as a lamp. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - 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 C A L O U T L E T.... 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 the computer. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Troubleshooting 119 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the...
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... is a program that only its own set of specialized commands that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with a [!]) next to continue. Dell ships your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Identifying Drivers If you are installing software appropriate for operating systems that use the device. If you experience a problem...
... is a program that only its own set of specialized commands that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with a [!]) next to continue. Dell ships your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Identifying Drivers If you are installing software appropriate for operating systems that use the device. If you experience a problem...
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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 enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell computers. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer after you...work correctly. 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. 4 Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not ...
...autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities disc and click Finish to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell computers. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer after you...work correctly. 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. 4 Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not ...
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... 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 automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your system window. 6 Click the driver that are used by your computer are not displayed, exit...
... 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 automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your system window. 6 Click the driver that are used by your computer are not displayed, exit...
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... Windows System Restore The Windows operating system provides System Restore to allow you can restore your operating system problem. 8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 9 Click Finish, and then restart your operating system and preserving data files. For instructions, see "Using the Operating System Media" on the...
... Windows System Restore The Windows operating system provides System Restore to allow you can restore your operating system problem. 8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 9 Click Finish, and then restart your operating system and preserving data files. For instructions, see "Using the Operating System Media" on the...