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...only part of the display is readable 106 Drivers 106 What Is a Driver 106 Identifying Drivers 107 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 107 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 110 Restoring Your Operating System 110 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 111 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 111 Using the ...Inside Your Computer 118 Hard Drive 119 Removing the Hard Drive 120 Replacing the Hard Drive 121 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 121 Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 122 Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 122 Replacing the Hinge Covers ...
...only part of the display is readable 106 Drivers 106 What Is a Driver 106 Identifying Drivers 107 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 107 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 110 Restoring Your Operating System 110 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 111 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 111 Using the ...Inside Your Computer 118 Hard Drive 119 Removing the Hard Drive 120 Replacing the Hard Drive 121 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 121 Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 122 Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 122 Replacing the Hinge Covers ...
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...Operating System" on your computer to restore your computer. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer to the operating system you ordered. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - To reinstall your operating system, use one... earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. • Operating System Installation Media - After you can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you ...
...Operating System" on your computer to restore your computer. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer to the operating system you ordered. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - To reinstall your operating system, use one... earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. • Operating System Installation Media - After you can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you ...
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... 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 ...Cable, and a USB port • Over a network • Removable media, such as a writable CD Windows Easy Transfer 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start ...
... 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 ...Cable, and a USB port • Over a network • Removable media, such as a writable CD Windows Easy Transfer 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start ...
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...: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. 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 ...page 107 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 23 NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for modem connection instructions. A device with your ...
...: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. 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 ...page 107 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 23 NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for modem connection instructions. A device with your ...
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... click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to the closest supported values. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or via the web at ...adjusting display resolution. To display a program at support.dell.com. As you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to decrease/increase the screen resolution. These drivers are designed to offer the best performance with vision ...
... click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to the closest supported values. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or via the web at ...adjusting display resolution. To display a program at support.dell.com. As you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to decrease/increase the screen resolution. These drivers are designed to offer the best performance with vision ...
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...popup notifies you that your computer is not configured) is detected in the area, a pop-up appears near the network icon in the Windows notification area. Dell cannot provide this information. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that you selected, the same pop-up ...instructions do not apply to the network. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 66. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a WLAN. For information on the type of wireless network card installed in "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 66 for...
...popup notifies you that your computer is not configured) is detected in the area, a pop-up appears near the network icon in the Windows notification area. Dell cannot provide this information. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that you selected, the same pop-up ...instructions do not apply to the network. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 66. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a WLAN. For information on the type of wireless network card installed in "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 66 for...
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...any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. See the documentation that failed, press . ... 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. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests ...
...any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. See the documentation that failed, press . ... 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. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests ...
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... all tests have completed, close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select... Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu...
... all tests have completed, close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select... Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu...
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...requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of the special processing in the Windows operating system environment. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program is restricted. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be...OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is digital content that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer. • Ensure that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ...
...requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of the special processing in the Windows operating system environment. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program is restricted. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be...OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is digital content that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer. • Ensure that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ...
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...L - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I O DRIVER - R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - Troubleshooting 103 No 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 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 - D I O N - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on...The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. If you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the headphone connector....
...L - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I O DRIVER - R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - Troubleshooting 103 No 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 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 - D I O N - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on...The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. If you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the headphone connector....
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...the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107. 104 Troubleshooting If the touch pad...O U C H P A D D R I N G S - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it and connect the mouse directly to the computer. C H E C K ...cable. TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 79. A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L -...
...the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107. 104 Troubleshooting If the touch pad...O U C H P A D D R I N G S - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it and connect the mouse directly to the computer. C H E C K ...cable. TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 79. A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L -...
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... use the device. Drivers What Is a Driver? SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - A driver is needed. All devices require a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - ...external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for Resolution and Colors. Each device has its driver recognizes. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87. Dell ships your computer and connect an external monitor to change or click...
... use the device. Drivers What Is a Driver? SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - A driver is needed. All devices require a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - ...external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for Resolution and Colors. Each device has its driver recognizes. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87. Dell ships your computer and connect an external monitor to change or click...
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NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If an exclamation point is the source of devices and check for Dell computers. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for an exclamation point (a circle with the previously installed version. 1 Click Start , and then...
NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If an exclamation point is the source of devices and check for Dell computers. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for an exclamation point (a circle with the previously installed version. 1 Click Start , and then...
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... program. A message stating that existed before you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. For drivers information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the screen. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the documentation that came...
... program. A message stating that existed before you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. For drivers information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the screen. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the documentation that came...
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... you want to your operating system. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is not required by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your system window. 6 Click the driver that are used by your hard drive, as described in the system setup program...
... you want to your operating system. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is not required by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your system window. 6 Click the driver that are used by your hard drive, as described in the system setup program...
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...NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any application programs or drivers installed after you received your data files or recover them. Troubleshooting 111 NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo ... set your administrator to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen. otherwise, contact your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. 1 Click Start → Help and Support. 2 Type System Restore in an undesirable operating state. Any changes that...
...NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any application programs or drivers installed after you received your data files or recover them. Troubleshooting 111 NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo ... set your administrator to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen. otherwise, contact your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. 1 Click Start → Help and Support. 2 Type System Restore in an undesirable operating state. Any changes that...
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... data files on page 111). Using the Operating System Media Before You Begin If you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to the operating state it was in before you need the following items: •...
... data files on page 111). Using the Operating System Media Before You Begin If you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to the operating state it was in before you need the following items: •...
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... - ASF - and operating system-independent. B battery life span - BD - The form of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to a management console. ACPI - advanced configuration and power interface - An interface for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a portable computer ...battery is designed to the computer. A feature that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. antivirus software ...
... - ASF - and operating system-independent. B battery life span - BD - The form of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to a management console. ACPI - advanced configuration and power interface - An interface for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a portable computer ...battery is designed to the computer. A feature that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. antivirus software ...
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...the settings have on ). A hardware-based security feature that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of a portable computer to 1280 x 1024. S-video TV-out - system board - system setup - Unless you to 1400 ..., fax, and video. travel module - super-video graphics array - The main circuit board in the computer. T TAPI - Enables Windows programs to create and edit files that serves as the motherboard. A connector used to operate with security software enhances network and computer security...
...the settings have on ). A hardware-based security feature that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of a portable computer to 1280 x 1024. S-video TV-out - system board - system setup - Unless you to 1400 ..., fax, and video. travel module - super-video graphics array - The main circuit board in the computer. T TAPI - Enables Windows programs to create and edit files that serves as the motherboard. A connector used to operate with security software enhances network and computer security...
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... reinstalling, 111 System Restore, 110-111 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 21 wireless turning activity on and off, 145 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 96 Windows Easy Transfer, 21 WLAN, 135 installing Mini Card, 134 WWAN installing, 138 See Mobile Broadband W warranty information, 14 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 107 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 21 Index 199 U uninterruptible...
... reinstalling, 111 System Restore, 110-111 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 21 wireless turning activity on and off, 145 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 96 Windows Easy Transfer, 21 WLAN, 135 installing Mini Card, 134 WWAN installing, 138 See Mobile Broadband W warranty information, 14 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 107 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 21 Index 199 U uninterruptible...