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11 Troubleshooting 87 Dell Technical Update Service 87 Dell Diagnostics 87 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 87 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 87 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 88 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 89 Dell Support Utility 90 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 90 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 91 Double-Clicking...
11 Troubleshooting 87 Dell Technical Update Service 87 Dell Diagnostics 87 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 87 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 87 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 88 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 89 Dell Support Utility 90 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 90 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 91 Double-Clicking...
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...If the Display Is Difficult to Read 107 If Only Part of the Display is Readable 107 Drivers 108 What Is a Driver 108 Identifying Drivers 108 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 108 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 110 Restoring Your Operating System 111 Using Microsoft ...Windows XP System Restore 111 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 112 Using the Operating System CD 114 12 ...
...If the Display Is Difficult to Read 107 If Only Part of the Display is Readable 107 Drivers 108 What Is a Driver 108 Identifying Drivers 108 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 108 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 110 Restoring Your Operating System 111 Using Microsoft ...Windows XP System Restore 111 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 112 Using the Operating System CD 114 12 ...
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...on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 110) or to your computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 87). only) • Safety instructions • ...Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to install drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My device documentation ...
...on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 110) or to your computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 87). only) • Safety instructions • ...Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to install drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My device documentation ...
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... asked questions Dell Support Website - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your computer. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and...configuration. What Are You Looking For? Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Finding Information 13 To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to view the appropriate support site. ...
... asked questions Dell Support Website - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your computer. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and...configuration. What Are You Looking For? Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Finding Information 13 To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to view the appropriate support site. ...
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... the For more information, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on page 49. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. To reinstall your computer. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to ...System CD is already installed on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. After you reinstall your computer. • Operating System CD - NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not ship with your...
... the For more information, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on page 49. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. To reinstall your computer. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to ...System CD is already installed on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. After you reinstall your computer. • Operating System CD - NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not ship with your...
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...the Windows Help and Support center (See "Windows Help and Support Center" on the computer and the printer. For additional information, search support.dell.com for document #PA1089586 (How Do I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. ...to the USB connectors on page 13) and search for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the Dell Knowledge Base document may arrive in the box in certain countries. NOTE: Access to the computer. • Load paper ...
...the Windows Help and Support center (See "Windows Help and Support Center" on the computer and the printer. For additional information, search support.dell.com for document #PA1089586 (How Do I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. ...to the USB connectors on page 13) and search for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the Dell Knowledge Base document may arrive in the box in certain countries. NOTE: Access to the computer. • Load paper ...
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... the documentation that can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. Some surge protector...
... the documentation that can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. Some surge protector...
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... Display Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to read. If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the...
... Display Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to read. If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the...
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For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for your computer or in the center of the drive. 2 Pull out the tray. 1 1 CD/... press down on the front of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle. Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play CDs or DVDs or write data.
For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for your computer or in the center of the drive. 2 Pull out the tray. 1 1 CD/... press down on the front of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle. Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play CDs or DVDs or write data.
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..., and then click the Back button again to return to scroll through the options, and select the Headphones option. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click...
..., and then click the Back button again to return to scroll through the options, and select the Headphones option. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click...
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... it from dust and other particles. Check the card orientation and try again. 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. CAUTION: Before you could lose data. Removing an ExpressCard or Blank NOTICE: Use the ExpressCard configuration utility (click the icon in the Product Information Guide... card in the configuration utility, you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the taskbar) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in a slot.
... it from dust and other particles. Check the card orientation and try again. 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. CAUTION: Before you could lose data. Removing an ExpressCard or Blank NOTICE: Use the ExpressCard configuration utility (click the icon in the Product Information Guide... card in the configuration utility, you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the taskbar) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in a slot.
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... data. Removing a Media Memory Card NOTICE: Use the media memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the taskbar) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that came with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely... 75 Press the card in -1 media memory card 2 media memory card slot The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. To install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with the media memory card, if applicable. If you begin any of the procedures in ...
... data. Removing a Media Memory Card NOTICE: Use the media memory card configuration utility (click the icon in the taskbar) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that came with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely... 75 Press the card in -1 media memory card 2 media memory card slot The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. To install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with the media memory card, if applicable. If you begin any of the procedures in ...
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...Network (WLAN)" on page 80. The technical term for connecting your computer to a WLAN, ensure that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. This section provides general procedures for the wireless router to communicate with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. ... router and wait for at least 2 minutes for connecting to the broadband modem. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the broadband modem to internal cards with your broadband router. • Find out your wireless router's broadcast name. For ...
...Network (WLAN)" on page 80. The technical term for connecting your computer to a WLAN, ensure that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. This section provides general procedures for the wireless router to communicate with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. ... router and wait for at least 2 minutes for connecting to the broadband modem. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the broadband modem to internal cards with your broadband router. • Find out your wireless router's broadcast name. For ...
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...a problem with your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Troubleshooting 87 NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic ...and is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 155). The service is free and can be customized for the...
...a problem with your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Troubleshooting 87 NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic ...and is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 155). The service is free and can be customized for the...
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.... NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell see the Microsoft® Windows®... too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Then shut down your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any...
.... NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell see the Microsoft® Windows®... too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Then shut down your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any...
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... list in your taskbar: 1 Click the Start button and point to Programs. 2 Click Dell Support and point to Dell Support Settings. 3 Ensure that the Show icon on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are completed, if you click..., double-click, or right-click the icon. 90 Troubleshooting The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to customize the test...
... list in your taskbar: 1 Click the Start button and point to Programs. 2 Click Dell Support and point to Dell Support Settings. 3 Ensure that the Show icon on your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are completed, if you click..., double-click, or right-click the icon. 90 Troubleshooting The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to customize the test...
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...• Verify that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to reduce processor requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of the Dell MediaDirect screen to licensed content is compatible with your computer, this software should already be played. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE ...feature takes advantage of the special processing in the Windows XP operating system environment. Licensed content is digital content that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you are...
...• Verify that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to reduce processor requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of the Dell MediaDirect screen to licensed content is compatible with your computer, this software should already be played. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE ...feature takes advantage of the special processing in the Windows XP operating system environment. Licensed content is digital content that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you are...
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The 65-W AC adapters used in other Dell portable computers can be used with another device, such as a lamp. Using less-powerful AC adapters may cause your computer to use this adapter. TEST ...: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in performance. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON. R EINSTALL T H E PRINTER DRIVER - For a parallel printer, ensure that the Print to receive a WARNING message. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow...
The 65-W AC adapters used in other Dell portable computers can be used with another device, such as a lamp. Using less-powerful AC adapters may cause your computer to use this adapter. TEST ...: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in performance. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON. R EINSTALL T H E PRINTER DRIVER - For a parallel printer, ensure that the Print to receive a WARNING message. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow...
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.... See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to eliminate distortion. R EINSTALL T H E AUDIO DRIVER - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE ...click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 108. Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of your ...
.... See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to eliminate distortion. R EINSTALL T H E AUDIO DRIVER - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE ...click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 108. Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of your ...
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... the volume is turned up and that the sound is recommended that you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to your computer supports, it . Click or double-click the speaker... it and connect the mouse directly to an electrical outlet using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. See "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 106 Troubleshooting NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide.
... the volume is turned up and that the sound is recommended that you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to your computer supports, it . Click or double-click the speaker... it and connect the mouse directly to an electrical outlet using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. See "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 106 Troubleshooting NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide.