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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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...Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers and Utilities Media • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. Finding Information 13 NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • Device documentation • Notebook... System Software (NSS) Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 97). Readme files may ...
...Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers and Utilities Media • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. Finding Information 13 NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • Device documentation • Notebook... System Software (NSS) Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 97). Readme files may ...
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...Service and support - Computer documentation, details on your country/region, and then click Drivers & • Notebook System Software (NSS) - NSS automatically 2 Enter your computer • Reference - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your region or business courses... operation of software and hardware updates 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 on your Dell computer. 16 Finding Information If Downloads....
...Service and support - Computer documentation, details on your country/region, and then click Drivers & • Notebook System Software (NSS) - NSS automatically 2 Enter your computer • Reference - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your region or business courses... operation of software and hardware updates 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 on your Dell computer. 16 Finding Information If Downloads....
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...- What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. 18 Finding Information Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to restore your operating system, use the... Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating...
...- What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. 18 Finding Information Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to restore your operating system, use the... Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating...
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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 the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you...
... 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 the operating system setup before you...
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.... NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. 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 computer from the telephone wall jack and...
.... NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. 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 computer from the telephone wall jack and...
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... with vision impairments. 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 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. As you choose a resolution or color palette that is ...
... with vision impairments. 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 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. As you choose a resolution or color palette that is ...
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... 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. Press the latch and remove the card or blank. Blanks protect unused slots from...
... 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. Press the latch and remove the card or blank. Blanks protect unused slots from...
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The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. When it is completely seated in its connector. If the configuration program tells you to select a card and stop the card in the configuration utility, ... safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Use the memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the notification area) 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 release it from the...
The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. When it is completely seated in its connector. If the configuration program tells you to select a card and stop the card in the configuration utility, ... safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: Use the memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the notification area) 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 release it from the...
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...Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you have followed the instructions in the Windows notification area. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a WLAN, ensure that you connect to a network using wireless technology. For information on the type of your computer, see... "Connecting to a WLAN" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that came with your ...
...Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you have followed the instructions in the Windows notification area. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a WLAN, ensure that you connect to a network using wireless technology. For information on the type of your computer, see... "Connecting to a WLAN" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that came with your ...
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... or from your hard drive. The service is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. Enter system setup, review your computer. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print these procedures before you begin . Starting...
... or from your hard drive. The service is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. Enter system setup, review your computer. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print these procedures before you begin . Starting...
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... the key while powering the computer on your hard drive. Select Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down completely. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you see a message stating that is known to...boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. to continue to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. NOTE: ...
... the key while powering the computer on your hard drive. Select Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down completely. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you see a message stating that is known to...boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. to continue to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. NOTE: ...
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...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 run a complete test on your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to exit the... Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. and down for your computer. 8 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want ....
...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 run a complete test on your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to exit the... Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. and down for your computer. 8 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want ....
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...installed security software, and much more information about installing recommended drivers and downloads. Dell Support 3 Dell Support 3 is customized for your computer. When permissions are given to Dell to do the following: • Check your system's ...Dell Support 3 settings • Access the Dell Support 3 help tools such as, Dell Support, PC CheckUp, and Network Assistant • Dell support contact information such as, E-mail, Chat and Phone Numbers • Resources that are provided. In addition, using your service tag, Dell can link you to your systems such as, Drivers...
...installed security software, and much more information about installing recommended drivers and downloads. Dell Support 3 Dell Support 3 is customized for your computer. When permissions are given to Dell to do the following: • Check your system's ...Dell Support 3 settings • Access the Dell Support 3 help tools such as, Dell Support, PC CheckUp, and Network Assistant • Dell support contact information such as, E-mail, Chat and Phone Numbers • Resources that are provided. In addition, using your service tag, Dell can link you to your systems such as, Drivers...
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... require an upgrade) 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 page 97). 118 Troubleshooting If all tests run the software. Other software problems CHECK ... computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed 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.
... require an upgrade) 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 page 97). 118 Troubleshooting If all tests run the software. Other software problems CHECK ... computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed 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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... that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer. Ensure that the volume is unlocked. Press to eliminate distortion. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 174 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Click...
... that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer. Ensure that the volume is unlocked. Press to eliminate distortion. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 174 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Click...
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... Utilities" on page 97. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 128. R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I N T E R F E R E N C E - If you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to check for interference. Ensure that you did not turn the...
... Utilities" on page 97. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 128. R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I N T E R F E R E N C E - If you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to check for interference. Ensure that you did not turn the...
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... it . 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 128. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. See "Reinstalling...
... it . 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 128. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. See "Reinstalling...
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... set of the display is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a Driver? Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system....device and any other programs that you with your computer. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may be defective. Ensure that use the device. If an error message appears, see "Contacting Dell" on page 108. If the external monitor works, the computer display or...
... set of the display is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a Driver? Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system....device and any other programs that you with your computer. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may be defective. Ensure that use the device. If an error message appears, see "Contacting Dell" on page 108. If the external monitor works, the computer display or...
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... of devices and check for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. otherwise, contact your administrator to enter the Device...driver. 1 Click Start , and then right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your administrator to continue. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell...
... of devices and check for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. otherwise, contact your administrator to enter the Device...driver. 1 Click Start , and then right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your administrator to continue. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell...