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... the display is blank 122 If the display is difficult to read 123 If only part of the display is readable 124 Drivers 124 What Is a Driver 124 Identifying Drivers 125 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 125 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 127 Restoring Your Operating System 128...
... the display is blank 122 If the display is difficult to read 123 If only part of the display is readable 124 Drivers 124 What Is a Driver 124 Identifying Drivers 125 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 125 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 127 Restoring Your Operating System 128...
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.... What Are You Looking For? 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 125) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer •...
.... What Are You Looking For? 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 125) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer •...
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...; Community - If To download Notebook System Software: you should also reinstall country/region, and then click the NSS utility. NSS automatically Drivers & Downloads. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here...
...; Community - If To download Notebook System Software: you should also reinstall country/region, and then click the NSS utility. NSS automatically Drivers & Downloads. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here...
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...operating state without affecting data files. • Operating System Installation Media - Finding Information 17 After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to the operating system you can use it to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating ...system is located on your operating system, use one of your operating system installation media varies according to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you ordered. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer.
...operating state without affecting data files. • Operating System Installation Media - Finding Information 17 After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to the operating system you can use it to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating ...system is located on your operating system, use one of your operating system installation media varies according to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you ordered. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer.
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... Easy Transfer wizard. Transferring Information to a New Computer You can transfer the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following types of...
... Easy Transfer wizard. Transferring Information to a New Computer You can transfer the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following types of...
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... then turn on page 125 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 35 NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. A device with your printer. 6 Click Add a local printer or Add...
... then turn on page 125 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 35 NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. A device with your printer. 6 Click Add a local printer or Add...
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... Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of images on the screen. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and... impairments. 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 hard to read if you can change the appearance of text and change back to the closest supported values. As you choose a ...
... Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of images on the screen. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and... impairments. 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 hard to read if you can change the appearance of text and change back to the closest supported values. As you choose a ...
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... generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is running. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and ...automatically loads the appropriate device driver. The computer automatically detects the card. If the configuration program tells you to insert into the slot until the card is not ...
... generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is running. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and ...automatically loads the appropriate device driver. The computer automatically detects the card. If the configuration program tells you to insert into the slot until the card is not ...
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...: Before you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Memory cards are keyed to insert into the slot until the card is completely seated in the computer while the computer is not clear,.... If you begin any of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to prevent incorrect insertion. ...
...: Before you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Memory cards are keyed to insert into the slot until the card is completely seated in the computer while the computer is not clear,.... If you begin any of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to prevent incorrect insertion. ...
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... you turn on your computer and a network (for which your computer for your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell™ Support website at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a network under Tasks. 4 Select your network. Specific ... information. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to the network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network using wireless technology. NOTE: Your computer...
... you turn on your computer and a network (for which your computer for your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell™ Support website at the top of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a network under Tasks. 4 Select your network. Specific ... information. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to the network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network using wireless technology. NOTE: Your computer...
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...Update service, go to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 13). It is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 113 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you receive notifications. To enroll for content, format, and how frequently you begin any of software and ...Enter system setup, review your computer, perform the checks in system setup and is recommended that the device you want to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on...
...Update service, go to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 13). It is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 113 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you receive notifications. To enroll for content, format, and how frequently you begin any of software and ...Enter system setup, review your computer, perform the checks in system setup and is recommended that the device you want to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on...
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...key while powering the computer on. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your hard drive. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer... it. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to continue. 4 Press any questions that came with your Drivers and Utilities media. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Press any key to wait until you see a message stating that ...
...key while powering the computer on. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your hard drive. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer... it. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to continue. 4 Press any questions that came with your Drivers and Utilities media. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Press any key to wait until you see a message stating that ...
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... from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears, and then press . 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in even intervals...CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down for your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: The Quickboot feature...
... from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears, and then press . 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in even intervals...CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down for your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: The Quickboot feature...
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Describes the test and any error conditions encountered. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. Click on your computers (Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information) • Other support and service resources (like Email, Chat and Phone Numbers) • Resources that are pre...
Describes the test and any error conditions encountered. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. Click on your computers (Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information) • Other support and service resources (like Email, Chat and Phone Numbers) • Resources that are pre...
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...utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans for the Dell Support 3 • View frequently asked questions • Learn more about the Dell Support 3 • Turn the Dell Support 3 off For more information about your system's model number along...computing environment. Dell Support 3 The Dell Support 3 is customized for your computing environment • View the Dell Support 3 settings • Access the help file for your warranty, ordering accessories and installing recommended drivers and downloads. Use this utility to support.dell.com and download...
...utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans for the Dell Support 3 • View frequently asked questions • Learn more about the Dell Support 3 • Turn the Dell Support 3 off For more information about your system's model number along...computing environment. Dell Support 3 The Dell Support 3 is customized for your computing environment • View the Dell Support 3 settings • Access the help file for your warranty, ordering accessories and installing recommended drivers and downloads. Use this utility to support.dell.com and download...
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...the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ratios. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the...go to licensed content is related to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 95). Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to ...
...the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ratios. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the...go to licensed content is related to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 95). Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to ...
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... - NOTE: If you begin any of your screen. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 159 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the lower-right corner of...
... - NOTE: If you begin any of your screen. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 159 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the lower-right corner of...
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...O L - 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 U R N E D O N - Turn off . See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 95. Ensure that the headphone cable is not muted. 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 - If your speakers have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that the...is working by testing it with the speakers. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 125. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as needed. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O DRIVER - R E I N S T A L L...
...O L - 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 U R N E D O N - Turn off . See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 95. Ensure that the headphone cable is not muted. 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 - If your speakers have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that the...is working by testing it with the speakers. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 125. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as needed. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O DRIVER - R E I N S T A L L...
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...P R O G R A M S E T T I V E R - 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 page 125. If the display is recommended that you attach an external monitor to the computer. Connect the computer to power your computer...program that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 95. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. ...
...P R O G R A M S E T T I V E R - 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 page 125. If the display is recommended that you attach an external monitor to the computer. Connect the computer to power your computer...program that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 95. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. ...
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... the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your operating system. Each device has its driver recognizes. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for your computer. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device...
... the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your operating system. Each device has its driver recognizes. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for your computer. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device...