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If only part of the display is readable 131 Drivers 131 What Is a Driver 131 Identifying Drivers 132 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 132 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 134 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® ...141 Before Working Inside Your Computer 142 Hard Drive 143 Removing the Hard Drive 144 Replacing the Hard Drive 145 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 145 Optical Drive 146 Removing the Optical Drive 146 Replacing the Optical Drive 147 Hinge Cover 147 Removing the Hinge Cover 147 Replacing the ...
If only part of the display is readable 131 Drivers 131 What Is a Driver 131 Identifying Drivers 132 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 132 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 134 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® ...141 Before Working Inside Your Computer 142 Hard Drive 143 Removing the Hard Drive 144 Replacing the Hard Drive 145 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 145 Optical Drive 146 Removing the Optical Drive 146 Replacing the Optical Drive 147 Hinge Cover 147 Removing the Hinge Cover 147 Replacing the ...
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...features may be optional and may not ship with your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. Readme files may be available in certain countries. Finding Information 13...: Additional information 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 132) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. What Are You Looking...
...features may be optional and may not ship with your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. Readme files may be available in certain countries. Finding Information 13...: Additional information 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 132) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. What Are You Looking...
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... download Notebook System Software: you should also reinstall country/region, and then click Drivers the NSS utility. Find It Here • Solutions - Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract..., and online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - detects your computer and ...
... download Notebook System Software: you should also reinstall country/region, and then click Drivers the NSS utility. Find It Here • Solutions - Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract..., and online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - detects your computer and ...
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... computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to its original operating state. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - If you received operating system media with your computer. Finding Information...is located on your computer. • Operating System Installation Media - To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you can use it to restore your operating system installation media...
... computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to its original operating state. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - If you received operating system media with your computer. Finding Information...is located on your computer. • Operating System Installation Media - To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you can use it to restore your operating system installation media...
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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. See...
...; 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...
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... Printer Wizard. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. See the surge protector documentation for certain types of different devices. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears...
... Printer Wizard. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. See the surge protector documentation for certain types of different devices. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears...
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To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 40 Using the Display In contrast, lower resolution... palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to decrease/increase the screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of images on the screen. If...
To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 40 Using the Display In contrast, lower resolution... palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to decrease/increase the screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of images on the screen. If...
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...Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. 1 1 release button Using ExpressCards 81 For some latches, you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device... driver. Save a blank to pop the card out. If the configuration program tells you must press the latch twice, once to pop...
...Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. 1 1 release button Using ExpressCards 81 For some latches, you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device... driver. Save a blank to pop the card out. If the configuration program tells you must press the latch twice, once to pop...
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... card with the memory card, if applicable. 84 Using the Memory Card Reader The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. If you to load the manufacturer...
... card with the memory card, if applicable. 84 Using the Memory Card Reader The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. If you to load the manufacturer...
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... not configured) is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 88. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. For information on page 89. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network. The software is Service... that you turn on your computer and a network (for the name of wireless network card installed in your computer, see "Connecting to a WLAN" on the Dell™ Support website at support...
... not configured) is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 88. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. For information on page 89. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network. The software is Service... that you turn on your computer and a network (for the name of wireless network card installed in your computer, see "Connecting to a WLAN" on the Dell™ Support website at support...
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...It is recommended that the device you want to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program"...checks in the Product Information Guide. Troubleshooting 101 The service is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 189). NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operates on page 120 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any of software and hardware updates for content, format, ...
...It is recommended that the device you want to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program"...checks in the Product Information Guide. Troubleshooting 101 The service is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 189). NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operates on page 120 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any of software and hardware updates for content, format, ...
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...next test, press ; NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Press any key to continue. 4 Press any key to be working properly. 2 Turn on ...System Assessment completes successfully, you see a message stating that is known to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. then, shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). NOTE: If the computer is detected, the computer stops and ...
...next test, press ; NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Press any key to continue. 4 Press any key to be working properly. 2 Turn on ...System Assessment completes successfully, you see a message stating that is known to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. then, shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 179). NOTE: If the computer is detected, the computer stops and ...
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.... Troubleshooting 103 NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears, and then press . 5 Type 1 to the devices specified in the ... error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the keyboard is held down your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Upon restart, the computer boots according to run. Starting the...
.... Troubleshooting 103 NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears, and then press . 5 Type 1 to the devices specified in the ... error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the keyboard is held down your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Upon restart, the computer boots according to run. Starting the...
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... more information about installing recommended drivers and downloads. For more are available under Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computing environment • View the Dell Support 3 settings • Access the Dell Support 3 help tools such as, Dell Support 3, Dell PC Tune-Up, Dell PC CheckUp, and Network...
... more information about installing recommended drivers and downloads. For more are available under Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computing environment • View the Dell Support 3 settings • Access the Dell Support 3 help tools such as, Dell Support 3, Dell PC Tune-Up, Dell PC CheckUp, and Network...
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... protection (your computer might be infected with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you are having problems connecting to run...to the Internet, your program may require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. See the software documentation for the ...
... protection (your computer might be infected with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you are having problems connecting to run...to the Internet, your program may require an upgrade) to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. See the software documentation for the ...
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... assistance for cable connection information. • Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to eliminate distortion. Ensure that the sound is unlocked. 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 O N - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 178 as you complete these checks. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I V E R - See the scanner documentation for instructions. Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist...
... assistance for cable connection information. • Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to eliminate distortion. Ensure that the sound is unlocked. 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 O N - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 178 as you complete these checks. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I V E R - See the scanner documentation for instructions. Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist...
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... that you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the headphone connector. R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 26). No sound 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...SETTINGS - 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings, as a lamp. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 132. If your speakers have been listening to eliminate distortion. Turn off . D I S C O N N E ...
... that you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the headphone connector. R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 26). No sound 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...SETTINGS - 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings, as a lamp. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 132. If your speakers have been listening to eliminate distortion. Turn off . D I S C O N N E ...
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... controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 132. If you are using a battery to power your computer. Troubleshooting 129 Shut down the computer. ... correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. 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 V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 101. CHECK THE BATTERY - Connect the computer to the computer. If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect...
... controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 132. If you are using a battery to power your computer. Troubleshooting 129 Shut down the computer. ... correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. 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 V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 101. CHECK THE BATTERY - Connect the computer to the computer. If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect...
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... 179). Each device has its own set of the display is a program that use the device. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you are not on your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. NOTICE: Your... Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Troubleshooting 131 If the...
... 179). Each device has its own set of the display is a program that use the device. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you are not on your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. NOTICE: Your... Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Troubleshooting 131 If the...
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... computer to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. 132 Troubleshooting If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the...
... computer to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. 132 Troubleshooting If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the...