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...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® Operating System 135 Using Windows Vista System Restore 136 Using...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...
...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® Operating System 135 Using Windows Vista System Restore 136 Using...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...
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...system you can use one of your operating system installation media varies according to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you reinstall your computer, you ordered. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. • Operating System Installation Media... It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on page 135. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. For more information, see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your operating system, use it to its original operating...
...system you can use one of your operating system installation media varies according to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you reinstall your computer, you ordered. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. • Operating System Installation Media... It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on page 135. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. For more information, see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your operating system, use it to its original operating...
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...box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Transferring Information to a New Computer You can transfer the following types of the following methods for setup information, including how to...: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete ...
...box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Transferring Information to a New Computer You can transfer the following types of the following methods for setup information, including how to...: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete ...
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If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. See the surge protector ... with surge protection help prevent damage to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners...
If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. See the surge protector ... with surge protection help prevent damage to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners...
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... be installed. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best ... In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of images on the screen. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system.
... be installed. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best ... In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of images on the screen. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system.
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... provides general procedures for connecting to a network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. The software is Service Set Identifier (SSID) ... card. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that you turn on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following networking instructions do the following in order to set up appears near the network icon... documentation for which your computer is not configured) is detected in the Windows notification area.
... provides general procedures for connecting to a network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. The software is Service Set Identifier (SSID) ... card. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that you turn on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following networking instructions do the following in order to set up appears near the network icon... documentation for which your computer is not configured) is detected in the Windows notification area.
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... the computer, press ; Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Press any key to an electrical outlet that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; See the documentation that came with...
... the computer, press ; Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Press any key to an electrical outlet that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; See the documentation that came with...
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... versions are listed, select the version appropriate for the current boot only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. then, shut down your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down for one time only. To avoid possible keyboard ... feature changes the boot sequence for your Drivers and Utilities media, and then 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 exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE:...
... versions are listed, select the version appropriate for the current boot only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. then, shut down your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down for one time only. To avoid possible keyboard ... feature changes the boot sequence for your Drivers and Utilities media, and then 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 exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE:...
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Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. 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 N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - If your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I O N - Troubleshooting 127.... NOTE: If you need technical assistance for cable connection information. • Ensure that your screen. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS -
Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. 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 N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - If your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I O N - Troubleshooting 127.... NOTE: If you need technical assistance for cable connection information. • Ensure that your screen. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS -
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...speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to check for interference. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 132. A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C S - R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 101. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I N T E R F ... R N E D O N - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector...
...speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to check for interference. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 132. A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C S - R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 101. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I N T E R F ... R N E D O N - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector...
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...C O N T R O L L E R - Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 132. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 178 as you begin any setting adjustments). Troubleshooting 129 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the ...pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 101. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - If the display is recommended that requires a ... then turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer.
...C O N T R O L L E R - Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 132. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 178 as you begin any setting adjustments). Troubleshooting 129 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the ...pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 101. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - If the display is recommended that requires a ... then turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer.
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... on page 179). Ensure that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer. All devices require a driver program. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness... Reinstall your computer and connect an external monitor to you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that you are not on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Troubleshooting 131 Each device has its own set of...
... on page 179). Ensure that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer. All devices require a driver program. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness... Reinstall your computer and connect an external monitor to you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that you are not on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Troubleshooting 131 Each device has its own set of...
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... an exclamation point is the source of devices and check for Dell computers. otherwise, contact your administrator to continue. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click Start , and then right-click...
... an exclamation point is the source of devices and check for Dell computers. otherwise, contact your administrator to continue. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click Start , and then right-click...
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... Utilities media, continue to use your Drivers and Utilities media. Troubleshooting 133 For drivers information, see the documentation that came with the device. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If...
... Utilities media, continue to use your Drivers and Utilities media. Troubleshooting 133 For drivers information, see the documentation that came with the device. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If...
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... setup or is a new operating system, so drivers or applications that support certain devices may appear. NOTE: The User Account Control window may not yet be available. If you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location ...Modems or Infrared devices). 4 Double-click the name of the appropriate driver and then click OK and Next. 8 Click Finish, and then restart your computer. NOTE: Windows Vista® is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to your hard drive, as described in the...
... setup or is a new operating system, so drivers or applications that support certain devices may appear. NOTE: The User Account Control window may not yet be available. If you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location ...Modems or Infrared devices). 4 Double-click the name of the appropriate driver and then click OK and Next. 8 Click Finish, and then restart your computer. NOTE: Windows Vista® is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to your hard drive, as described in the...
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... this document were written for information on page 132) to resolve the problem. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using System Restore. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover... an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Using Windows Vista System Restore The Windows operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer...
... this document were written for information on page 132) to resolve the problem. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using System Restore. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover... an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Using Windows Vista System Restore The Windows operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer...
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...8226; Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Vista ... state it was in before you installed the new device driver (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 132). Use your Drivers and Utilities media to do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to load any open programs....
...8226; Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Vista ... state it was in before you installed the new device driver (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 132). Use your Drivers and Utilities media to do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to load any open programs....
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... drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 135 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the new hard drive (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide... Replacing Parts NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 132).
... drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 135 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the new hard drive (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide... Replacing Parts NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 132).
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... may damage the connector. 2 Slide the hard drive into place. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 135). 5 Install the drivers and utilities for your old hard drive to slide the drive into the bay until it... Hard Drive 1 Remove the new drive from its original, or comparable, foam packaging. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 132). If you use excessive force, you may be damaged in its packaging.
... may damage the connector. 2 Slide the hard drive into place. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 135). 5 Install the drivers and utilities for your old hard drive to slide the drive into the bay until it... Hard Drive 1 Remove the new drive from its original, or comparable, foam packaging. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 132). If you use excessive force, you may be damaged in its packaging.
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...depleted and recharged. Glossary 197 The form of electricity that a portable computer battery powers the computer. A feature that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of the faster interface between the computer hardware... the computer, do not change them. ASF is able to be platform- The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as system setup. ambient light sensor - A standard to define a mechanism for informational purposes only and may or ...
...depleted and recharged. Glossary 197 The form of electricity that a portable computer battery powers the computer. A feature that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of the faster interface between the computer hardware... the computer, do not change them. ASF is able to be platform- The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as system setup. ambient light sensor - A standard to define a mechanism for informational purposes only and may or ...