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... If the display is difficult to read 71 If only part of the display is readable 72 Drivers 72 What Is a Driver 72 Identifying Drivers 72 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows ...XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding ...
... If the display is difficult to read 71 If only part of the display is readable 72 Drivers 72 What Is a Driver 72 Identifying Drivers 72 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows ...XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding ...
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... • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- What Are You Looking For? Computer documentation, details on the screen. 10 Finding Information To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2... The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for components, such premier.support.dell.com. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button ...
... • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- What Are You Looking For? Computer documentation, details on the screen. 10 Finding Information To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2... The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for components, such premier.support.dell.com. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button ...
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... connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you have...
... connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you have...
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... occurs in data loss or file damage. A UPS protects against power interruptions. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Power Protection Devices Several devices are designed to a separate power strip that came with a higher joule rating offers more protection. See the UPS...
... occurs in data loss or file damage. A UPS protects against power interruptions. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Power Protection Devices Several devices are designed to a separate power strip that came with a higher joule rating offers more protection. See the UPS...
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... reference. 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 installed.
... reference. 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 installed.
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..., DVDs, and Other Multimedia Playing a CD or DVD NOTICE: Do not press down on the CD or DVD tray when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to your CD/DVD drive or discs. 1 Press the eject button on the front of the drive. 2 Pull out the tray. 3 Place...
..., DVDs, and Other Multimedia Playing a CD or DVD NOTICE: Do not press down on the CD or DVD tray when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to your CD/DVD drive or discs. 1 Press the eject button on the front of the drive. 2 Pull out the tray. 3 Place...
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.... If the configuration program tells you must press the latch twice: once to pop the latch out, and then a second time to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the taskbar) to use the floppy disk or CD that came with the ExpressCard. Press the latch and... remove the card or blank. 12 1 ExpressCard or blank 2 ExpressCard release latch The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you do not stop it from dust and other particles. 48 Using ExpressCards
.... If the configuration program tells you must press the latch twice: once to pop the latch out, and then a second time to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the taskbar) to use the floppy disk or CD that came with the ExpressCard. Press the latch and... remove the card or blank. 12 1 ExpressCard or blank 2 ExpressCard release latch The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you do not stop it from dust and other particles. 48 Using ExpressCards
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...go to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: Wireless networking is detected in the user's guide for the keyword wireless setup. Connecting to support.dell.com and search for your wireless network card. infrastructure network ad-hoc network 1 infrastructure network 2 ad-hoc network Connecting to a network.... (located in order to connect to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop) when a network, for creating a network. An ad-hoc network does not use ...
...go to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: Wireless networking is detected in the user's guide for the keyword wireless setup. Connecting to support.dell.com and search for your wireless network card. infrastructure network ad-hoc network 1 infrastructure network 2 ad-hoc network Connecting to a network.... (located in order to connect to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop) when a network, for creating a network. An ad-hoc network does not use ...
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...), undock it. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of two ways: a Turn on the computer. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may not ship with your hard drive or from the boot menu...
...), undock it. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of two ways: a Turn on the computer. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may not ship with your hard drive or from the boot menu...
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..., press . • If failures are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer. to continue to retest the component that appear. • If a failure...
..., press . • If failures are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer and try again. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer. to continue to retest the component that appear. • If a failure...
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... error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The device list may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the left pane of... check of the test and any error conditions encountered. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Displays your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the screen...following table for all devices attached to run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD.
... error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The device list may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the left pane of... check of the test and any error conditions encountered. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Displays your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the screen...following table for all devices attached to run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD.
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...are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you are not using to see if that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT ...See "Memory." • Ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. See "Memory." • Run the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics." 66 Solving Problems SCAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE - Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are having problems connecting to the Internet...
...are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you are not using to see if that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT ...See "Memory." • Ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. See "Memory." • Run the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics." 66 Solving Problems SCAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE - Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are having problems connecting to the Internet...
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..., bass, or treble controls to the scanner and the computer. See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. See the scanner documentation for instructions. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N T E R DRIVER - R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I V E R - UNLOCK THE SCANNER - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN. See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION...
..., bass, or treble controls to the scanner and the computer. See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. See the scanner documentation for instructions. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N T E R DRIVER - R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I V E R - UNLOCK THE SCANNER - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN. See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION...
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...R - Ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - See "Dell Diagnostics." If your screen. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." If you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the computer's front..., check it and connect the mouse directly to disable (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers. See "audio connectors." CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - Click or double-click ...
...R - Ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - See "Dell Diagnostics." If your screen. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." If you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the computer's front..., check it and connect the mouse directly to disable (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers. See "audio connectors." CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - Click or double-click ...
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... Guide. If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Ensure that the subwoofer is working by testing it . SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it with another...
... Guide. If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Ensure that the subwoofer is working by testing it . SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it with another...
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SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - See "Contacting Dell." A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is the source of specialized commands that use the device. If the external monitor works, the computer display or ...Problems A driver is needed. All devices require a driver program. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may contain drivers for operating systems that you are not on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. If an error message appears, see "Error Messages." Dell ships your...
SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - See "Contacting Dell." A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is the source of specialized commands that use the device. If the external monitor works, the computer display or ...Problems A driver is needed. All devices require a driver program. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may contain drivers for operating systems that you are not on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. If an error message appears, see "Error Messages." Dell ships your...
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..., click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If an exclamation point is next to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Solving Problems 73 If you may need to the device name, you install...
..., click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If an exclamation point is next to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Solving Problems 73 If you may need to the device name, you install...
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...you want to install. 7 Click the Install button (if present) to display information about the driver or utility that driver. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." 1 After extracting the driver files to complete the installation. At the welcome screen, follow the extracting instructions, and then ... select your preferred language for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may not ship with the driver installation. If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve ...
...you want to install. 7 Click the Install button (if present) to display information about the driver or utility that driver. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." 1 After extracting the driver files to complete the installation. At the welcome screen, follow the extracting instructions, and then ... select your preferred language for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may not ship with the driver installation. If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve ...
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...Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve the incompatibility. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 5 Double-click the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. •...; Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter...
...Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve the incompatibility. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 5 Double-click the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. •...; Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter...
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...Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click the task for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that allows you to see ... settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Windows Help and Support Center." NOTE: The procedures in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. To change the restore ...
...Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click the task for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that allows you to see ... settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Windows Help and Support Center." NOTE: The procedures in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. To change the restore ...