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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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... operating system. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. 18 Finding Information Your operating ...• Operating System Installation Media - Dell PC Restore returns 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 your computer to its...
... operating system. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. 18 Finding Information Your operating ...• Operating System Installation Media - Dell PC Restore returns 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 your computer to its...
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... computer 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 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...
... computer 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 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...
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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 your computer from the electrical outlet. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty ... protection help prevent damage to start the Add Printer Wizard. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Many surge protectors...
If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to your computer from the electrical outlet. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty ... protection help prevent damage to start the Add Printer Wizard. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Many surge protectors...
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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 ...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 installed. As you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to...
... 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 ...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 installed. As you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to...
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NOTE: The following networking instructions do the following in order to set up appears near the network icon in the Windows notification area. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 84 for more information about how to prepare for connecting to a network using ...procedures for connecting your computer to a WLAN. When you connect to a WLAN, ensure that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for which your computer is not configured) is detected in the area, a pop-up the wireless router:...
NOTE: The following networking instructions do the following in order to set up appears near the network icon in the Windows notification area. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 84 for more information about how to prepare for connecting to a network using ...procedures for connecting your computer to a WLAN. When you connect to a WLAN, ensure that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for which your computer is not configured) is detected in the area, a pop-up the wireless router:...
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... . Select Diagnostics from your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your hard drive. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down the error code(s)... and contact Dell. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. b Press and hold the key while...
... . Select Diagnostics from your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your hard drive. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down the error code(s)... and contact Dell. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. b Press and hold the key while...
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... NOTE: Write down -arrow keys to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. and down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press... appears, click the button for your computer. 8 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to run a complete test on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the...
... NOTE: Write down -arrow keys to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. and down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press... appears, click the button for your computer. 8 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to run a complete test on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the...
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... warranty, ordering accessories and details about installing recommended drivers and downloads. When permissions are given to Dell 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 support contact information such as, E-mail, Chat...
... warranty, ordering accessories and details about installing recommended drivers and downloads. When permissions are given to Dell 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 support contact information such as, E-mail, Chat...
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... re-enable the integrated speakers. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - Troubleshooting 123 UNLOCK THE SCANNER - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N G K E Y B O A R D S H ... volume is turned up and that your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 174 as you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. ...
... re-enable the integrated speakers. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - Troubleshooting 123 UNLOCK THE SCANNER - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N G K E Y B O A R D S H ... volume is turned up and that your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 174 as you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. ...
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... distortion. Sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I C S - R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 27). No sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to check for interference. Ensure that the sound is...headphone connector. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Turn off . See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 128. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD ...
... distortion. Sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I C S - R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 27). No sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to check for interference. Ensure that the sound is...headphone connector. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Turn off . See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 128. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD ...
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... blank NOTE: If you begin any setting adjustments). Verify that you complete these checks. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 174 as you attach an external monitor to your computer supports, it and connect the mouse directly to move the cursor...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 the computer. If the display is recommended that the system setup ...
... blank NOTE: If you begin any setting adjustments). Verify that you complete these checks. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 174 as you attach an external monitor to your computer supports, it and connect the mouse directly to move the cursor...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 the computer. If the display is recommended that the system setup ...
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...controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a Driver? Each device has its driver recognizes. A driver is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. If only ... Reinstall your computer to the computer. 2 Turn on page 108. If an error message appears, see "Contacting Dell" on your operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Ensure that you with your computer and connect an external monitor to...
...controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a Driver? Each device has its driver recognizes. A driver is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. If only ... Reinstall your computer to the computer. 2 Turn on page 108. If an error message appears, see "Contacting Dell" on your operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Ensure that you with your computer and connect an external monitor to...
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... Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer to continue. If you experience a problem with the previously installed version. 1 Click Start , and then right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties, and then click Device Manager. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to the device...
... Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer to continue. If you experience a problem with the previously installed version. 1 Click Start , and then right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties, and then click Device Manager. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to the device...
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..., proceed to reinstall and follow the prompts on the screen. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that the Drivers and Utilities program is detecting hardware in your computer are not displayed...
..., proceed to reinstall and follow the prompts on the screen. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that the Drivers and Utilities program is detecting hardware in your computer are not displayed...
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... section, click Start , and then right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager.. Windows Vista™ is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to your computer. NOTE: The User Account Control window may not have drivers or applications for which you are an administrator on their device. 130 Troubleshooting For...
... section, click Start , and then right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager.. Windows Vista™ is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to your computer. NOTE: The User Account Control window may not have drivers or applications for which you are an administrator on their device. 130 Troubleshooting For...
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...→Maintenance →Back Up and Restore Center. If that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using System Restore. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, click Start →Help and Support. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier... Operating State If problems occur after you set your Dell computer to resolve the problem. System ...
...→Maintenance →Back Up and Restore Center. If that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using System Restore. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, click Start →Help and Support. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier... Operating State If problems occur after you set your Dell computer to resolve the problem. System ...
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...alerts to a management console. antivirus software - and operating system-independent. The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. Glossary Terms in to an electrical outlet. ALS - ...display brightness. alert standards format - Glossary 195 advanced configuration and power interface - A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to be used for informational purposes only and may or may...
...alerts to a management console. antivirus software - and operating system-independent. The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. Glossary Terms in to an electrical outlet. ALS - ...display brightness. alert standards format - Glossary 195 advanced configuration and power interface - A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to be used for informational purposes only and may or may...
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...may occur during electrical storms. SVGA - Unless you to 1280 x 1024. T TAPI - trusted platform module - A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. for video cards and controllers that serves as the motherboard. travel module - The main circuit board in the computer.... understand what effect the settings have on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of the computer. 208 Glossary Enables Windows programs to reduce the weight of video memory installed in your computer. Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 ...
...may occur during electrical storms. SVGA - Unless you to 1280 x 1024. T TAPI - trusted platform module - A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. for video cards and controllers that serves as the motherboard. travel module - The main circuit board in the computer.... understand what effect the settings have on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of the computer. 208 Glossary Enables Windows programs to reduce the weight of video memory installed in your computer. Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 ...
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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...