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... the display is blank 125 If the display is difficult to read 126 If only part of the display is readable 127 Drivers 127 What is a Driver 127 Identifying Drivers 128 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 128 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista™ Operating System 130 Restoring Your Operating System 131... Computer 135 Before Working Inside Your Computer 136 Hard Drive 138 Removing the Hard Drive 138 Replacing the Hard Drive 140 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 141 Contents 9
... the display is blank 125 If the display is difficult to read 126 If only part of the display is readable 127 Drivers 127 What is a Driver 127 Identifying Drivers 128 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 128 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista™ Operating System 130 Restoring Your Operating System 131... Computer 135 Before Working Inside Your Computer 136 Hard Drive 138 Removing the Hard Drive 138 Replacing the Hard Drive 140 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 141 Contents 9
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... features may not ship with your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • Device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 97). You can be found at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer...
... features may not ship with your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • Device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 97). You can be found at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer...
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...support • Dell Technical Update Service - Service call and order status, and warranty and repair information • Service and support - you reinstall the operating system on your country/region, and then click Drivers & • Notebook System Software (NSS) - Certified drivers, patches, and ...under Downloads providing critical updates for your Search, search for the keyword Notebook operating system and support for Dell System Software. 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, AMD® NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface processors, optical drives, and USB may vary depending ...
...support • Dell Technical Update Service - Service call and order status, and warranty and repair information • Service and support - you reinstall the operating system on your country/region, and then click Drivers & • Notebook System Software (NSS) - Certified drivers, patches, and ...under Downloads providing critical updates for your Search, search for the keyword Notebook operating system and support for Dell System Software. 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, AMD® NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface processors, optical drives, and USB may vary depending ...
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...reinstall your operating system, use one of your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - To reinstall your computer. • Operating System Installation Media - For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page... 131. Dell PC Restore may not ship with 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 computer...
...reinstall your operating system, use one of your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - To reinstall your computer. • Operating System Installation Media - For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page... 131. Dell PC Restore may not ship with 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 computer...
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... 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 another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of data from one computer...
... 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 another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of data from one computer...
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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. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of...
... 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. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of...
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...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. ... the slide bar to the left or right to the closest supported values. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the...
...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. ... the slide bar to the left or right to the closest supported values. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the...
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... latch out, and then a second time to pop the card out. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a slot.... For some latches, you to use the media that came with the ExpressCard. 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. 1 1 release button ...
... latch out, and then a second time to pop the card out. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a slot.... For some latches, you to use the media that came with the ExpressCard. 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. 1 1 release button ...
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...the card. When it is completely seated in the Product Information Guide. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its connector. Check the card orientation ...the icon in the Product Information Guide. If you remove it from the computer. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot to select a ...
...the card. When it is completely seated in the Product Information Guide. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its connector. Check the card orientation ...the icon in the Product Information Guide. If you remove it from the computer. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot to select a ...
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... • Find out your wireless router's broadcast name. NOTE: The following in "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 84 for more information about how to prepare for connecting to a network...Specific network names and configuration details vary. NOTE: If the software is already installed. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your wireless network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 87). ...
... • Find out your wireless router's broadcast name. NOTE: The following in "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 84 for more information about how to prepare for connecting to a network...Specific network names and configuration details vary. NOTE: If the software is already installed. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your wireless network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 87). ...
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... you want to test displays in system setup and is recommended that the device you receive notifications. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 13). It is active (see... "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 185). Enter system setup, review your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print ...
... you want to test displays in system setup and is recommended that the device you receive notifications. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 13). It is active (see... "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 185). Enter system setup, review your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print ...
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...If the computer is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Select Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your hard drive. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the ... of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. to be powered down the error code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: If you wait too long and the...
...If the computer is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Select Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your hard drive. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the ... of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. to be powered down the error code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: If you wait too long and the...
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...to run a complete test on the keyboard is recommended 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 menu that you want to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . NOTE: Keyboard failure may...CD-ROM option from the numbered list. NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for the option you select Test System to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: It is held down -arrow keys to run. NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions ...
...to run a complete test on the keyboard is recommended 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 menu that you want to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . NOTE: Keyboard failure may...CD-ROM option from the numbered list. NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for the option you select Test System to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: It is held down -arrow keys to run. NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions ...
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... drivers and downloads. In addition, using your service tag, Dell can link you to do the following: • Check your computing environment • View the Dell Support 3 settings • Access the Dell Support 3 help tools such as, Dell Support, PC CheckUp, and Network Assistant • Dell ...8226; Self-help file • View frequently asked questions • Learn more about Dell Support 3 • Turn Dell Support 3 off For more are given to Dell to your systems such as, Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information • Other support and service resources such as,...
... drivers and downloads. In addition, using your service tag, Dell can link you to do the following: • Check your computing environment • View the Dell Support 3 settings • Access the Dell Support 3 help tools such as, Dell Support, PC CheckUp, and Network Assistant • Dell ...8226; Self-help file • View frequently asked questions • Learn more about Dell Support 3 • Turn Dell Support 3 off For more are given to Dell to your systems such as, Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information • Other support and service resources such as,...
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...to scan the computer and remove spyware. 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 ... needed to run successfully, the error condition is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - •...
...to scan the computer and remove spyware. 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 ... needed to run successfully, the error condition is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - •...
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... that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 174 as you complete these checks. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the...
... that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 174 as you complete these checks. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the...
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... that the electrical outlet is not muted. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 97. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 128. NOTE: The volume control in... songs, ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "audio connectors" on page 27). TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion. A D J U S T T H E W I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - D I N D O ...
... that the electrical outlet is not muted. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 97. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 128. NOTE: The volume control in... songs, ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "audio connectors" on page 27). TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion. A D J U S T T H E W I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - D I N D O ...
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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. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to your computer supports, it is blank NOTE: If you complete... these checks. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 174 as you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to the computer. Video and ...
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. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to your computer supports, it is blank NOTE: If you complete... these checks. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 174 as you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to the computer. Video and ...
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...- 1 Shut down your computer. All devices require a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that only its own set of the display is a Driver? Each device has its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to the computer. 2 Turn on page ...175). You may be defective. Contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on page 108. A driver is needed. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or ...
...- 1 Shut down your computer. All devices require a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that only its own set of the display is a Driver? Each device has its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to the computer. 2 Turn on page ...175). You may be defective. Contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on page 108. A driver is needed. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or ...
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... Start , and then right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to continue. If you are an administrator on your computer after you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer to the operating state that existed before...
... Start , and then right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to continue. If you are an administrator on your computer after you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer to the operating state that existed before...