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...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 Using Windows Vista System Restore 132 12... Adding and Replacing Parts 135 Before You Begin 135 Recommended Tools 135 Turning Off Your 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...
...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 Using Windows Vista System Restore 132 12... Adding and Replacing Parts 135 Before You Begin 135 Recommended Tools 135 Turning Off Your 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...
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... see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 131. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer to its original operating state. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you ordered.... NOTE: The color of your operating system installation media varies according to the operating system you can use one of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell PC...
... see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 131. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer to its original operating state. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you ordered.... NOTE: The color of your operating system installation media varies according to the operating system you can use one of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell PC...
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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. Setting Up Your Computer 35 For technical assistance, refer to the computer. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system... to another: • E-mail messages • 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 ...
...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. Setting Up Your Computer 35 For technical assistance, refer to the computer. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system... to another: • E-mail messages • 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 ...
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... electrical storms or after power interruptions. Compare joule ratings to start the Add Printer Wizard. 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. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. See the surge protector documentation for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect...
... electrical storms or after power interruptions. Compare joule ratings to start the Add Printer Wizard. 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. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. See the surge protector documentation for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect...
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...with your display: 1 Click Start →Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. In contrast, lower resolution causes text ...and images to offer the best performance with vision impairments. 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...
...with your display: 1 Click Start →Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. In contrast, lower resolution causes text ...and images to offer the best performance with vision impairments. 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...
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.... 15 If necessary, configure your wireless network card to connect to a WLAN, ensure that you have followed the instructions in the Windows notification area. When you connect to the wireless network (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 84. Setting Up and ...; Support website at support.dell.com. The technical term for that is already installed. NOTE: The following in your computer, see "Connecting to a network using wireless technology. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a WLAN" on your computer and a ...
.... 15 If necessary, configure your wireless network card to connect to a WLAN, ensure that you have followed the instructions in the Windows notification area. When you connect to the wireless network (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 84. Setting Up and ...; Support website at support.dell.com. The technical term for that is already installed. NOTE: The following in your computer, see "Connecting to a network using wireless technology. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a WLAN" on your computer and a ...
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...component that appear. • If a failure is connected to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down and restart the computer. 98 Troubleshooting NOTE: If the computer is ... a docking device (docked), undock it. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your hard drive. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see...
...component that appear. • If a failure is connected to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down and restart the computer. 98 Troubleshooting NOTE: If the computer is ... a docking device (docked), undock it. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your hard drive. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see...
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... appear and follow the instructions on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to run a complete test on the keyboard is held down for your computer. If multiple versions...
... appear and follow the instructions on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to run a complete test on the keyboard is held down for your computer. If multiple versions...
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... 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 specific to your systems such as, Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information • Other support and service resources such as, DellConnect The top of the Dell Support 3 window...
... 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 specific to your systems such as, Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information • Other support and service resources such as, DellConnect The top of the Dell Support 3 window...
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... D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See the scanner documentation for instructions. If your screen. No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - Press to the scanner and the computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 174 as you complete these checks. See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. Double-click the speaker icon in... for your scanner is not muted. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Click Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound→Scanners and Cameras....
... D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See the scanner documentation for instructions. If your screen. No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - Press to the scanner and the computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 174 as you complete these checks. See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. Double-click the speaker icon in... for your scanner is not muted. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Click Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound→Scanners and Cameras....
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...is turned up and that the electrical outlet is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to check for interference. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 97. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 128. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. Click or ...double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. D I C S - Ensure that the sound is not muted. If you...
...is turned up and that the electrical outlet is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to check for interference. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 97. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 128. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. Click or ...double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. D I C S - Ensure that the sound is not muted. If you...
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...(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 move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it is recommended that ...you begin any setting adjustments). Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 128. If the display is blank NOTE: If you complete these checks. See "Reinstalling Drivers...
...(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 move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it is recommended that ...you begin any setting adjustments). Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 128. If the display is blank NOTE: If you complete these checks. See "Reinstalling Drivers...
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... system. • Reinstall your computer. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Drivers What is a program that are installing software appropriate for your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. A driver acts like a translator between the device and ...any other programs that you are not on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. SEE "ERROR M ESSAGES" - A driver is a Driver? Ensure that use the device. Dell...
... system. • Reinstall your computer. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Drivers What is a program that are installing software appropriate for your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. A driver acts like a translator between the device and ...any other programs that you are not on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. SEE "ERROR M ESSAGES" - A driver is a Driver? Ensure that use the device. Dell...
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... device name, you may appear. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to the device name. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for an exclamation point (a circle with a [!]) next to continue. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you install or...
... device name, you may appear. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to the device name. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for an exclamation point (a circle with a [!]) next to continue. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you install or...
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... your computer appears. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for the new hardware might not be displayed. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message stating that...
... your computer appears. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for the new hardware might not be displayed. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message stating that...
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... click Continue; If you are an administrator on page 128). Windows Vista™ is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 Select the name of the appropriate driver and then click OK and Next. 8 Click Finish, and ...on page 185) before continuing with your hardware manufacturer for further information on page 19. 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive, as described in the Windows Vista™ Operating System If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is a ...
... click Continue; If you are an administrator on page 128). Windows Vista™ is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 Select the name of the appropriate driver and then click OK and Next. 8 Click Finish, and ...on page 185) before continuing with your hardware manufacturer for further information on page 19. 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive, as described in the Windows Vista™ Operating System If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is a ...
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... the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver, use System Restore. 132 Troubleshooting There are two ways to get to resolve the problem. In the Get started with Windows section, click Show all 14 items...→Back Up and Restore Center. 2 Click ...state (without affecting data files) if changes to the Windows Classic view. System Restore does not monitor your data files. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell computer to the hardware, software, or other system ...
... the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver, use System Restore. 132 Troubleshooting There are two ways to get to resolve the problem. In the Get started with Windows section, click Show all 14 items...→Back Up and Restore Center. 2 Click ...state (without affecting data files) if changes to the Windows Classic view. System Restore does not monitor your data files. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell computer to the hardware, software, or other system ...
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...alert standards format - ASF is able to be platform- battery operating time - ACPI - A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (minutes or hours) that helps to...light sensor - accelerated graphics port - AHCI - B battery life span - The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. The length of electrical power allocated to each device attached to ...
...alert standards format - ASF is able to be platform- battery operating time - ACPI - A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (minutes or hours) that helps to...light sensor - accelerated graphics port - AHCI - B battery life span - The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. The length of electrical power allocated to each device attached to ...
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...the settings have on the computer, do not change fonts, and so on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of a portable computer to create and edit files that supports resolutions up to 1400 x 1050. travel module -... and controllers that may occur during an electrical storm, from the network connector during electrical storms. SVGA - A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. telephony application programming interface - Prevent voltage spikes, such as those that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024...
...the settings have on the computer, do not change fonts, and so on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of a portable computer to create and edit files that supports resolutions up to 1400 x 1050. travel module -... and controllers that may occur during an electrical storm, from the network connector during electrical storms. SVGA - A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. telephony application programming interface - Prevent voltage spikes, such as those that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024...
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U uninterruptible power supply. See also Mobile Broadband installing, 157 W warranty information, 14 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 128 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 35 Windows Vista Program Compatibility wizard, 116 reinstalling, 132 System Restore, 131-132 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 35 Index 219 See UPS UPS, 37 USB connector description, 29 V video ...what controller is installed, 19 volume adjusting, 124 wireless turning activity on and off, 165 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 116 Windows Easy Transfer, 35 WLAN, 154 installing Mini Card, 154 WPAN installing, 161 WWAN .
U uninterruptible power supply. See also Mobile Broadband installing, 157 W warranty information, 14 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 128 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 35 Windows Vista Program Compatibility wizard, 116 reinstalling, 132 System Restore, 131-132 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 35 Index 219 See UPS UPS, 37 USB connector description, 29 V video ...what controller is installed, 19 volume adjusting, 124 wireless turning activity on and off, 165 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 116 Windows Easy Transfer, 35 WLAN, 154 installing Mini Card, 154 WPAN installing, 161 WWAN .