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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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... earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. To ...reinstall your operating system, use it to restore your operating system installation media varies according to the operating system you can use one of your operating system. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows...
... earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. To ...reinstall your operating system, use it to restore your operating system installation media varies according to the operating system you can use one of your operating system. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows...
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..., click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Setting Up Your Computer 21 For technical assistance, refer to the computer. Transferring Information to a New Computer You can transfer... 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...
..., click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Setting Up Your Computer 21 For technical assistance, refer to the computer. Transferring Information to a New Computer You can transfer... 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...
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...a higher joule rating offers more protection. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused...turn on page 107 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 23 If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard. Many...
...a higher joule rating offers more protection. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused...turn on page 107 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 23 If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard. Many...
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...both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. To display a program at support.dell.com. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images ...2 Under Appearance and Personalization, 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. These drivers are designed to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of text and change the...
...both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. To display a program at support.dell.com. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images ...2 Under Appearance and Personalization, 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. These drivers are designed to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of text and change the...
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...is detected in the area, a pop-up appears near the network icon in the Windows notification area. For information on the type of wireless network card that is connected to ...66. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Thereafter, whenever you log on page 66. Dell cannot provide this information. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ... networking instructions do not apply to a WLAN. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to your computer for a wireless network, another popup notifies you must enter a WEP...
...is detected in the area, a pop-up appears near the network icon in the Windows notification area. For information on the type of wireless network card that is connected to ...66. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Thereafter, whenever you log on page 66. Dell cannot provide this information. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ... networking instructions do not apply to a WLAN. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to your computer for a wireless network, another popup notifies you must enter a WEP...
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... . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working ...the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. 80 Troubleshooting Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your ...
... . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working ...the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. 80 Troubleshooting Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your ...
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... on your computer. 8 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you select Test System to run a complete test on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the ...Main Menu window to run. NOTE: It is held down -arrow keys to the boot sequence specified in ...
... on your computer. 8 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you select Test System to run a complete test on the screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the ...Main Menu window to run. NOTE: It is held down -arrow keys to the boot sequence specified in ...
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... installed on page 155). This feature takes advantage of the special processing in the Windows operating system environment. C A N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A F I L E S - See the software documentation for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied...your computer, this software should already be played. Click EagleVision to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to it. Other software problems CHECK THE...
... installed on page 155). This feature takes advantage of the special processing in the Windows operating system environment. C A N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A F I L E S - See the software documentation for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied...your computer, this software should already be played. Click EagleVision to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to it. Other software problems CHECK THE...
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... 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 - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "" on page 107. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 79. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right... speakers. Troubleshooting 103 Double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 33). See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such...
... 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 - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "" on page 107. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 79. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right... speakers. Troubleshooting 103 Double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 33). See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such...
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... - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 79. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107. 104 Troubleshooting TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH...
... - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 79. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107. 104 Troubleshooting TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH...
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... error message appears, see "Contacting Dell" on your operating system. 106 Troubleshooting Dell ships your computer and connect an external monitor to change or click the Display icon. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may be defective. A driver is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR ...external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for operating systems that only its own set of the display is a program that use the device. Drivers What Is a Driver? ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click Start → Control Panel→...
... error message appears, see "Contacting Dell" on your operating system. 106 Troubleshooting Dell ships your computer and connect an external monitor to change or click the Display icon. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may be defective. A driver is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR ...external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for operating systems that only its own set of the display is a program that use the device. Drivers What Is a Driver? ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click Start → Control Panel→...
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... your administrator to enter the Device Manager. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 107). 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 a [!]) next to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click Start...
... your administrator to enter the Device Manager. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 107). 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 a [!]) next to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click Start...
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... Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your Drivers and Utilities media. If not, proceed to restart the computer. 4 When you installed the new driver. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click...
... Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your Drivers and Utilities media. If not, proceed to restart the computer. 4 When you installed the new driver. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click...
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... (see "Determining Your Computer's Configuration" on page 107). 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 operating system. For information about components installed...
... (see "Determining Your Computer's Configuration" on page 107). 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 operating system. For information about components installed...
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...computer, click Continue; NOTE: The procedures in the search field, then press . Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. 1 Click Start → Help and Support. 2 Type System Restore in this document were written for the...Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 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 to return your computer to an earlier ...
...computer, click Continue; NOTE: The procedures in the search field, then press . Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. 1 Click Start → Help and Support. 2 Type System Restore in this document were written for the...Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 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 to return your computer to an earlier ...
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... provides options for reinstalling Windows. To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on...
... provides options for reinstalling Windows. To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on...
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... configuration and power interface - accelerated graphics port - ambient light sensor - ASF - The length of time (minutes or hours) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in to be depleted and recharged. BD - ACPI - AGP - AHCI - A program designed to the computer.... The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to control display brightness. See Blu-ray Disc. The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable...
... configuration and power interface - accelerated graphics port - ambient light sensor - ASF - The length of time (minutes or hours) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in to be depleted and recharged. BD - ACPI - AGP - AHCI - A program designed to the computer.... The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to control display brightness. See Blu-ray Disc. The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable...
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... to 1280 x 1024. Text editors do not change fonts, and so on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. A hardware-based security feature that a program displays depends... device designed to fit inside the module bay of the computer. 188 Glossary SXGA - for video cards and controllers. A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as file and e-mail protection. A utility that contain only text; ...
... to 1280 x 1024. Text editors do not change fonts, and so on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. A hardware-based security feature that a program displays depends... device designed to fit inside the module bay of the computer. 188 Glossary SXGA - for video cards and controllers. A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as file and e-mail protection. A utility that contain only text; ...
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..., 96 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
..., 96 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