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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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... in certain countries. Finding Information 13 Some features may 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 or advanced technical-reference material for my computer...
... in certain countries. Finding Information 13 Some features may 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 or advanced technical-reference material for my computer...
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... your region or business courses, and frequently asked questions segment to support.dell.com, select your your selections. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - What Are You...
... your region or business courses, and frequently asked questions segment to support.dell.com, select your your selections. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - What Are You...
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...® Operating System" on your operating system. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell PC Restore returns your computer. If you reinstall your operating system, use one of your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting... data files. • Dell PC Restore - After you received operating system media with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer to its original operating ...
...® Operating System" on your operating system. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell PC Restore returns your computer. If you reinstall your operating system, use one of your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting... data files. • Dell PC Restore - After you received operating system media with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer to its original 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. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system...
...; 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. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system...
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... appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power...
... appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power...
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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. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by adjusting display resolution. To set the display resolution and...How do I get the best display? 40 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to decrease/increase the screen resolution. You can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. As you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than...
.... 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. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by adjusting display resolution. To set the display resolution and...How do I get the best display? 40 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to decrease/increase the screen resolution. You can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. As you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than...
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The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Press the latch and remove the card or blank. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. 1 1 release button Using ExpressCards 81 For some ... ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you must press the latch twice, once to pop the latch out, and then a second time to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. If the configuration program tells you to pop the card out.
The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Press the latch and remove the card or blank. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. 1 1 release button Using ExpressCards 81 For some ... ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you must press the latch twice, once to pop the latch out, and then a second time to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. If the configuration program tells you to pop the card out.
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... facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in the Product Information Guide. If you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its connector. If the configuration... 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. Check the card orientation and try again.
... facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in the Product Information Guide. If you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its connector. If the configuration... 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. Check the card orientation and try again.
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...is detected in "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 88. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you turn on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Specific network names and configuration details vary. NOTE: If the software is already installed. For information on the type ... the type of your router's broadcast name is installed in the Windows notification area. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. NOTE: The following networking instructions do the following in order to set up appears near the network icon...
...is detected in "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 88. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you turn on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Specific network names and configuration details vary. NOTE: If the software is already installed. For information on the type ... the type of your router's broadcast name is installed in the Windows notification area. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. NOTE: The following networking instructions do the following in order to set up appears near the network icon...
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... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the system setup program and is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 13). To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print these...
... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the system setup program and is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 13). To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print these...
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... of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see a message stating that failed, press . • If ... drive. See the documentation that appear. • If a failure is known to be powered down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is detected, the computer ...
... of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see a message stating that failed, press . • If ... drive. See the documentation that appear. • If a failure is known to be powered down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is detected, the computer ...
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..., close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Upon restart, the... Utilities media, and then close the Main Menu window to the boot sequence specified in the system setup program. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release the key in even ...
..., close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Upon restart, the... Utilities media, and then close the Main Menu window to the boot sequence specified in the system setup program. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release the key in even ...
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... warranty, ordering accessories and details about installing recommended drivers and downloads. When permissions are given to Dell to access the following functions: • Check 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 Assistant • DellConnect for...
... warranty, ordering accessories and details about installing recommended drivers and downloads. When permissions are given to Dell to access the following functions: • Check 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 Assistant • DellConnect for...
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... COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the program is related to a software problem (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to scan... require an upgrade) to run successfully, the error condition is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
... COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the program is related to a software problem (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to scan... require an upgrade) to run successfully, the error condition is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
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... is unlocked. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Press to eliminate distortion. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 178 as you complete these checks. Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer. VERIFY...
... is unlocked. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Press to eliminate distortion. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 178 as you complete these checks. Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer. VERIFY...
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...with the speakers. A D J U S T T H E W I O N - Turn off . See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 132. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - Ensure that you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the... - 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings, as a lamp. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 101. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as needed. 128 Troubleshooting TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - No...
...with the speakers. A D J U S T T H E W I O N - Turn off . See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 132. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - Ensure that you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the... - 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings, as a lamp. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 101. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as needed. 128 Troubleshooting TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - No...
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... a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer. R E I N 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 the computer. Connect the computer to the computer. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. CHECK THE BATTERY - ... 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 page 101. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 178 as you attach an external ...
... a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer. R E I N 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 the computer. Connect the computer to the computer. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. CHECK THE BATTERY - ... 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 page 101. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 178 as you attach an external ...
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... to you are installing software appropriate for operating systems that are not on your computer. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for your operating system. Troubleshooting 131 A driver is needed. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. If the...
... to you are installing software appropriate for operating systems that are not on your computer. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for your operating system. Troubleshooting 131 A driver is needed. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. If the...
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...→ Device Manager. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved...
...→ Device Manager. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved...