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... then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you install the printer driver: Windows® XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Faxes→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard... Windows Vista® Click Start and click Network→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 88 and the documentation that came with your printer...
... then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you install the printer driver: Windows® XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Faxes→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard... Windows Vista® Click Start and click Network→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 88 and the documentation that came with your printer...
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See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 91. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN Solving Problems 69 Windows® XP: 1 Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Adjust... M P U T E R - For a description of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Windows Vista®: 1 Click Start , click Control Panel, and then click Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. Network...
See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 91. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN Solving Problems 69 Windows® XP: 1 Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Adjust... M P U T E R - For a description of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Windows Vista®: 1 Click Start , click Control Panel, and then click Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. Network...
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... Problems (see a message stating that you want to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any of the procedures in this ... partition on your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin .
... Problems (see a message stating that you want to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any of the procedures in this ... partition on your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin .
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...the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want . NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the menu that you see the Microsoft® Windows®...; desktop; then, shut down and restart the computer. On the next start the CD menu and press to wait until you select Test System to run a complete test on your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. ...
...the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want . NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test from the menu that you see the Microsoft® Windows®...; desktop; then, shut down and restart the computer. On the next start the CD menu and press to wait until you select Test System to run a complete test on your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. ...
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... device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Microsoft Windows operating system. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse...
... device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Microsoft Windows operating system. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse...
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... click Continue; 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. 6 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. 88 Troubleshooting Tools Windows XP: 1 Click ... Manager. 5 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device has an exclamation ...
... click Continue; 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. 6 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. 88 Troubleshooting Tools Windows XP: 1 Click ... Manager. 5 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device has an exclamation ...
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...state that existed before you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Using the Drivers and Utilities media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore ("Restoring Your ... does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. If this is your computer to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the ...
...state that existed before you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Using the Drivers and Utilities media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore ("Restoring Your ... does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. If this is your computer to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the ...
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...device for which you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in your system window. 6 Click the driver that you want to your hard drive as described in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start, and then right-click My... to which you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that came installed in with the device. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media displays drivers only for the new hardware might not be logged in your computer. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
...device for which you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in your system window. 6 Click the driver that you want to your hard drive as described in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start, and then right-click My... to which you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that came installed in with the device. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media displays drivers only for the new hardware might not be logged in your computer. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
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.... 3 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to resolve a hardware conflict on the computer, click Continue; Windows Vista: 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device...
.... 3 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to resolve a hardware conflict on the computer, click Continue; Windows Vista: 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device...
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...; Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. Windows Vista will automatically set your Dell™ computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Troubleshooting Tools 93 See the Windows Help and Support Center for restore. driver and application installs. For more information, use Help...
...; Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. Windows Vista will automatically set your Dell™ computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Troubleshooting Tools 93 See the Windows Help and Support Center for restore. driver and application installs. For more information, use Help...
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...Administrator privileges to restore your computer. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you to see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 88) to which you prefer. 94 Troubleshooting Tools The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that is...until the system restoration is automatically selected. If that allows you install a device driver, use Help and Support and search for restore. You can also manually create a restore point from the Windows Vista Back Up and Restore Center. Click Back Up and Restore Center icon. ...
...Administrator privileges to restore your computer. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you to see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 88) to which you prefer. 94 Troubleshooting Tools The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that is...until the system restoration is automatically selected. If that allows you install a device driver, use Help and Support and search for restore. You can also manually create a restore point from the Windows Vista Back Up and Restore Center. Click Back Up and Restore Center icon. ...
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...on the screen to run the application - These options restore your operating system. Troubleshooting Tools 95 Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to restore your hard drive to All Programs→ Maintenance→...any programs or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data, then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you can either repeat the steps using PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: 1 Click...
...on the screen to run the application - These options restore your operating system. Troubleshooting Tools 95 Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to restore your hard drive to All Programs→ Maintenance→...any programs or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data, then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you can either repeat the steps using PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: 1 Click...
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...drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to close the PC Restore Removal window. 8 Restart the computer. NOTE: If the partition for Free Space. 7 Click Finish to remove the PC Restore partition on as a... partition is deleted and the newly available disk space is available as administrator. NOTE: If you installed the new device driver (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on as a local administrator, a message appears stating that the additional disk space is added to correct a problem with ...
...drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to close the PC Restore Removal window. 8 Restart the computer. NOTE: If the partition for Free Space. 7 Click Finish to remove the PC Restore partition on as a... partition is deleted and the newly available disk space is available as administrator. NOTE: If you installed the new device driver (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on as a local administrator, a message appears stating that the additional disk space is added to correct a problem with ...
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... until you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that you to do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you attempt to perform a Windows Vista system restore first and then, if necessary, a Dell OS restore (to take 1 to 2 hours...
... until you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that you to do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you attempt to perform a Windows Vista system restore first and then, if necessary, a Dell OS restore (to take 1 to 2 hours...
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...from your particular computer. The form of electricity that helps to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which allows the storage driver to a management console. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of electrical power allocated to each device attached to be ...as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. accelerated graphics port - AGP - A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of the faster interface between the video...
...from your particular computer. The form of electricity that helps to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which allows the storage driver to a management console. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of electrical power allocated to each device attached to be ...as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. accelerated graphics port - AGP - A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of the faster interface between the video...
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... customer service or technical support. Also, you can be used to install and configure hardware and software. SIM cards can open its drivers, and the amount of files. A card that may occur during electrical storms. SVGA - S/PDIF - standby mode - Network connections ...it to and from one file to authenticate a user on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you delete a shortcut, the original file is embedded with most Windows software packages. Always disconnect the network cable from system setup. A connector used programs, ...
... customer service or technical support. Also, you can be used to install and configure hardware and software. SIM cards can open its drivers, and the amount of files. A card that may occur during electrical storms. SVGA - S/PDIF - standby mode - Network connections ...it to and from one file to authenticate a user on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you delete a shortcut, the original file is embedded with most Windows software packages. Always disconnect the network cable from system setup. A connector used programs, ...
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...power, 171 processor, 167 technical, 167 video, 167 standby mode, 39 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 85 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 84 support contacting Dell, 183, 188 policy, 180 support website, 13 system board, 107 System Restore, 92...172 options, 173 screens, 173 T technical support policy, 180 telephone numbers, 188 transferring information to a new computer, 47 troubleshooting conflicts, 91 Dell Diagnostics, 84 Hardware Troubleshooter, 91 Help and Support Center, 14 restore to previous state, 92-93 tips, 55 TV connect to computer, ...
...power, 171 processor, 167 technical, 167 video, 167 standby mode, 39 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 85 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 84 support contacting Dell, 183, 188 policy, 180 support website, 13 system board, 107 System Restore, 92...172 options, 173 screens, 173 T technical support policy, 180 telephone numbers, 188 transferring information to a new computer, 47 troubleshooting conflicts, 91 Dell Diagnostics, 84 Hardware Troubleshooter, 91 Help and Support Center, 14 restore to previous state, 92-93 tips, 55 TV connect to computer, ...
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W warranty information, 11 Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 88 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 91 Help and Support Center, 14 Network Setup Wizard, 50 Program Compatibility Wizard, 64 scanner, 73 System Restore, 92-93 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 47 Network Setup Wizard, 50 Program Compatibility Wizard, 64 Index 211
W warranty information, 11 Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 88 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 91 Help and Support Center, 14 Network Setup Wizard, 50 Program Compatibility Wizard, 64 scanner, 73 System Restore, 92-93 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 47 Network Setup Wizard, 50 Program Compatibility Wizard, 64 Index 211