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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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...8226; Terms and Conditions (U.S. Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" 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 "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 110) or to your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 11 Finding Information NOTE:...
...8226; Terms and Conditions (U.S. Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" 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 "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 110) or to your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 11 Finding Information NOTE:...
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...your computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your Dell computer. Finding Information 13 support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag. 2...inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS provides critical updates for your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for the keywords Notebook System Software. This support provides real-time health scans...
...your computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your Dell computer. Finding Information 13 support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag. 2...inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS provides critical updates for your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is necessary for the keywords Notebook System Software. This support provides real-time health scans...
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... the cable may not come with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System CD?). Setting Up Your Computer 33 Your printer may...Files From My Old Computer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. For additional information, search support.dell.com for Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, access the Windows Help and Support center (See "Windows...
... the cable may not come with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System CD?). Setting Up Your Computer 33 Your printer may...Files From My Old Computer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. For additional information, search support.dell.com for Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, access the Windows Help and Support center (See "Windows...
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... can be played only on MP3 players or on computers that have MP3 software installed. • Commercially available DVD players used to erase, rewrite, or update data on that you may not support all available DVD formats. CD-RWs do not play in home theater systems may not be able to... write to burn music CDs that disc later. Use blank CD-Rs to erase, rewrite, or update information on CDs. For a list of formats supported by your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. After creating a CD-R, you plan to record music or...
... can be played only on MP3 players or on computers that have MP3 software installed. • Commercially available DVD players used to erase, rewrite, or update data on that you may not support all available DVD formats. CD-RWs do not play in home theater systems may not be able to... write to burn music CDs that disc later. Use blank CD-Rs to erase, rewrite, or update information on CDs. For a list of formats supported by your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. After creating a CD-R, you plan to record music or...
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... Guide. 1 Shut down the computer. 2 If the computer has docking capability and is free and can be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to an electrical outlet. NOTE: If your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the...located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell™ computers. To enroll for content, format, and how frequently you begin any of software and hardware updates for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your computer, perform the...
... Guide. 1 Shut down the computer. 2 If the computer has docking capability and is free and can be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to an electrical outlet. NOTE: If your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the...located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell™ computers. To enroll for content, format, and how frequently you begin any of software and hardware updates for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your computer, perform the...
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...your computer or all devices attached to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Start menu. The Dell Support Utility is not available from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the ... close the Main Menu screen. Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your computing environment. Use this support utility for your computer. NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is customized for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the screen.
...your computer or all devices attached to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Start menu. The Dell Support Utility is not available from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the ... close the Main Menu screen. Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your computing environment. Use this support utility for your computer. NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is customized for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the screen.
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...Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. 108 Troubleshooting If an exclamation point is the source of specialized commands that use the device. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may need to install drivers if you are not on your problem and, if necessary, update..., your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. A driver is needed. Each device has its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with required drivers already installed-no further installation or...
...Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. 108 Troubleshooting If an exclamation point is the source of specialized commands that use the device. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may need to install drivers if you are not on your problem and, if necessary, update..., your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. A driver is needed. Each device has its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with required drivers already installed-no further installation or...
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... driver or utility that you want to install. Click OK, and follow the instructions on page 111) to return your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the screen to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. Using Windows XP...
... driver or utility that you want to install. Click OK, and follow the instructions on page 111) to return your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the screen to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. Using Windows XP...
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... example, Modems or Infrared devices). 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you can use the...
... example, Modems or Infrared devices). 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you can use the...
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...finishes. 2 Ensure that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS update program (see the Dell Support website at least 8-10 seconds until the computer turns off your computer. 1 Shut down your computer. If your... This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your operating system, press and hold the power button for at support.dell.com) Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files, exit any open programs before you...
...finishes. 2 Ensure that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS update program (see the Dell Support website at least 8-10 seconds until the computer turns off your computer. 1 Shut down your computer. If your... This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your operating system, press and hold the power button for at support.dell.com) Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files, exit any open programs before you...
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... the computer boots, it clicks into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Adding and Replacing Parts 123 Forcing the cover to continue. 5 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a Align the notch...
... the computer boots, it clicks into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Adding and Replacing Parts 123 Forcing the cover to continue. 5 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a Align the notch...