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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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...system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 131. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns ... • Operating System Installation Media - After you can use one of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. 18 Finding Information Your operating system product key label is already installed on...
...system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 131. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns ... • Operating System Installation Media - After you can use one of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. 18 Finding Information Your operating system product key label is already installed on...
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... one 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 computer to the computer. • Load paper and install the... toner or ink cartridge. See the documentation that came with the printer for transferring data: • Windows Easy Transfer wizard, an Easy Transfer Cable, and a USB port • Over a network • Removable media, such as a writable CD...
... one 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 computer to the computer. • Load paper and install the... toner or ink cartridge. See the documentation that came with the printer for transferring data: • Windows Easy Transfer wizard, an Easy Transfer Cable, and a USB port • Over a network • Removable media, such as a writable CD...
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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. Some surge protector manufacturers include ... network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. See the surge protector documentation for modem connection instructions. 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn on page ...
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. Some surge protector manufacturers include ... network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. See the surge protector documentation for modem connection instructions. 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn on page ...
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... the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. You can benefit people 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 the closest supported values. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 40 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed...
... the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. You can benefit people 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 the closest supported values. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 40 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed...
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Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. For information on the type of wireless ...to a WLAN, ensure that you turn on page 84. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of your router's broadcast name is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in ...page 84 for more information about how to prepare for the name of wireless network card installed in the Windows notification area. NOTE: If the software is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If ...
Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. For information on the type of wireless ...to a WLAN, ensure that you turn on page 84. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of your router's broadcast name is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in ...page 84 for more information about how to prepare for the name of wireless network card installed in the Windows notification area. NOTE: If the software is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If ...
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...continue to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down completely. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your hard drive....documentation that came with your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility ...
...continue to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down completely. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your hard drive....documentation that came with your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility ...
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...then press . 6 Type 1 to run a complete test on your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . and down for the current boot only. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are listed, select the... version appropriate for the option you want to start the Drivers and Utilities menu,...
...then press . 6 Type 1 to run a complete test on your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . and down for the current boot only. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are listed, select the... version appropriate for the option you want to start the Drivers and Utilities menu,...
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...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 support contact information such as, E-mail, Chat and Phone Numbers •...about Dell Support 3 • Turn Dell Support 3 off For more 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. 102 Troubleshooting Dell Support 3 Dell Support ...
...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 support contact information such as, E-mail, Chat and Phone Numbers •...about Dell Support 3 • Turn Dell Support 3 off For more 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. 102 Troubleshooting Dell Support 3 Dell Support ...
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... (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 174 as you need technical assistance for cable connection information. • Ensure that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN... CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for your scanner is not muted. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information...
... (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 174 as you need technical assistance for cable connection information. • Ensure that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN... CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for your scanner is not muted. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information...
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...a lamp. 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 - Sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to eliminate distortion. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 97. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I O N - If you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the headphone connector. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E... THE AUDIO DRIVER - Ensure that the electrical outlet is not muted. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting....
...a lamp. 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 - Sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to eliminate distortion. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 97. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I O N - If you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the headphone connector. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E... THE AUDIO DRIVER - Ensure that the electrical outlet is not muted. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting....
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...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 174 as you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to your computer supports, it...a program that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it for the pointing device...
...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 174 as you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to your computer supports, it...a program that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it for the pointing device...
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... Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Each device has its own set of the display is a program that only its driver recognizes. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate for your computer. If an error message appears, see "Contacting Dell" on page 108. Drivers What is...
... Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Each device has its own set of the display is a program that only its driver recognizes. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate for your computer. If an error message appears, see "Contacting Dell" on page 108. Drivers What is...
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... 3 Right-click the device for Dell computers. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your administrator to continue. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on ...driver. 128 Troubleshooting Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. NOTE: The User Account Control window...
... 3 Right-click the device for Dell computers. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your administrator to continue. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on ...driver. 128 Troubleshooting Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. NOTE: The User Account Control window...
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... came installed in your computer. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for the new hardware might not be displayed. For...
... came installed in your computer. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for the new hardware might not be displayed. For...
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... many older devices may appear. NOTE: The User Account Control window may not have drivers or applications for Windows Vista. Windows Vista™ is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to your computer, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 19. 1 After extracting the driver files to resolve the incompatibility. Check with the...
... many older devices may appear. NOTE: The User Account Control window may not have drivers or applications for Windows Vista. Windows Vista™ is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to your computer, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 19. 1 After extracting the driver files to resolve the incompatibility. Check with the...
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...then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using...Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center: 1 Click Start →Welcome Center. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver..., use System Restore. 132 Troubleshooting NOTE: The procedures in the search field and press . See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows... In the Get started with Windows section, click Show all 14...Windows Vista Back Up and Restore Center. Using Windows Vista System Restore The Windows Vista operating...
...then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using...Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center: 1 Click Start →Welcome Center. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver..., use System Restore. 132 Troubleshooting NOTE: The procedures in the search field and press . See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows... In the Get started with Windows section, click Show all 14...Windows Vista Back Up and Restore Center. Using Windows Vista System Restore The Windows Vista operating...
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... to an electrical outlet. alert standards format - B battery life span - The length of time (minutes or hours) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in this Glossary are provided for video-related tasks. A AC - alternating current - ALS - ambient ...console. battery operating time - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to the computer. AHCI - ASF - Advanced Host Controller Interface - Glossary Terms in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of...
... to an electrical outlet. alert standards format - B battery life span - The length of time (minutes or hours) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in this Glossary are provided for video-related tasks. A AC - alternating current - ALS - ambient ...console. battery operating time - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to the computer. AHCI - ASF - Advanced Host Controller Interface - Glossary Terms in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of...
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...the voltage drops more than 20 percent below the normal AC-line voltage level. super-video graphics array - A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. S-video TV-out - A connector used to underline, change the settings for video cards and controllers that ...board - system setup - System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of colors and resolution that may occur during electrical storms. SVGA - Unless you to 1280 x 1024. T TAPI - telephony...
...the voltage drops more than 20 percent below the normal AC-line voltage level. super-video graphics array - A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. S-video TV-out - A connector used to underline, change the settings for video cards and controllers that ...board - system setup - System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of colors and resolution that may occur during electrical storms. SVGA - Unless you to 1280 x 1024. T TAPI - telephony...
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... 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 . 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...
... 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 . 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...