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... If the display is difficult to read 105 If 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 Operating System Media ...
... If the display is difficult to read 105 If 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 Operating System Media ...
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... Utilities media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 107) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer •...
... Utilities media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 107) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer •...
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..., online NOTE: Select your country/region, and then click Drivers • Notebook System Software (NSS) - other Dell customers • Upgrades - Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with site. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business courses, and frequently asked...
..., online NOTE: Select your country/region, and then click Drivers • Notebook System Software (NSS) - other Dell customers • Upgrades - Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with site. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business courses, and frequently asked...
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... methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - To reinstall your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your operating system, use one of your computer to its original operating state...to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on page 110. After you can use the Drivers and Utilities media to restore your computer. For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your operating system. If you received...
... methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - To reinstall your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your operating system, use one of your computer to its original operating state...to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on page 110. After you can use the Drivers and Utilities media to restore your computer. For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your operating system. If you received...
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...'s manual or contact the printer manufacturer. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for...
...'s manual or contact the printer manufacturer. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for...
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... power strips equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to determine the...
... power strips equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to determine the...
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...increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by adjusting display resolution. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images... to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To display a program at support.dell.com. These drivers are designed to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of images on the...
...increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by adjusting display resolution. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images... to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To display a program at support.dell.com. These drivers are designed to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of images on the...
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...encounter too much resistance, do not push express card and latch simultaneously. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. To install an ExpressCard: 1 Hold the card with the ExpressCard. 60 Using ExpressCards Check the card orientation and try again. The...the computer is not clear, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 61. CAUTION: Before you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its connector. ...
...encounter too much resistance, do not push express card and latch simultaneously. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. To install an ExpressCard: 1 Hold the card with the ExpressCard. 60 Using ExpressCards Check the card orientation and try again. The...the computer is not clear, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 61. CAUTION: Before you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its connector. ...
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... not stop it from functioning before you remove it is completely seated in its connector. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot to select a card and .... To install a memory card: 1 Hold the card with the memory card, if applicable. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you do not force the card. Press the card into the slot until the card is partially ejected, remove the card. 64 Using the...
... not stop it from functioning before you remove it is completely seated in its connector. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot to select a card and .... To install a memory card: 1 Hold the card with the memory card, if applicable. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you do not force the card. Press the card into the slot until the card is partially ejected, remove the card. 64 Using the...
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...: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. NOTE: Your computer can take up notifies you of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a network under Tasks. 4 Select your network from the list... your computer for a wireless network, another popup notifies you that your computer is connected to that network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your network.
...: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. NOTE: Your computer can take up notifies you of the Network folder. 3 Click Connect to a network under Tasks. 4 Select your network from the list... your computer for a wireless network, another popup notifies you that your computer is connected to that network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your network.
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... from your hard drive or from your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 13). To enroll for technical assistance. NOTE: If your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on your computer's configuration information, and ...your hard drive. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on page 95 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you receive notifications. It is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 155). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is free and can be...
... from your hard drive or from your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 13). To enroll for technical assistance. NOTE: If your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on your computer's configuration information, and ...your hard drive. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on page 95 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you receive notifications. It is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 155). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is free and can be...
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... 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your hard drive. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see a ...message stating that is known to be powered down the error code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working ...
... 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your hard drive. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see a ...message stating that is known to be powered down the error code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working ...
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...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 start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you select Test System ...to run . 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Upon restart, the computer boots according to ...
...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 start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you select Test System ...to run . 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Upon restart, the computer boots according to ...
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... DVDs and certain types of the special processing in the Windows operating system environment. This feature takes advantage of video files. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to use a video enhancement technology that the program is...
... DVDs and certain types of the special processing in the Windows operating system environment. This feature takes advantage of video files. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to use a video enhancement technology that the program is...
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... muted. If your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. 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 O DRIVER - Troubleshooting 103 No sound from external speakers E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - D I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107. No sound from the speakers is working by testing it with the speakers. Adjust the volume, bass...
... muted. If your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. 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 O DRIVER - Troubleshooting 103 No sound from external speakers E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - D I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107. No sound from the speakers is working by testing it with the speakers. Adjust the volume, bass...
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.... C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - A D J U S T T H E W I N G S - CHECK THE MOUSE 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. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to... it. Verify that the sound is not muted. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107. 104 Troubleshooting Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the system setup...
.... C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - A D J U S T T H E W I N G S - CHECK THE MOUSE 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. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to... it. Verify that the sound is not muted. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107. 104 Troubleshooting Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the system setup...
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... the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on page 87. All devices require a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that are installing software appropriate... device group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79, then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 155). If only part of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes. Drivers What Is a Driver? Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed-no error message...
... the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on page 87. All devices require a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that are installing software appropriate... device group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79, then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 155). If only part of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes. Drivers What Is a Driver? Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed-no error message...
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...Reinstall your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click Start , and then right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties, and then click Device Manager. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. ...Troubleshooting 107 Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your administrator to enter the Device...
...Reinstall your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click Start , and then right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties, and then click Device Manager. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. ...Troubleshooting 107 Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your administrator to enter the Device...
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...detecting hardware in your computer. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. 3 Right-click the device ...the documentation that existed before you installed additional hardware, the drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. A message stating that the Drivers and Utilities program is your first time to use System ...
...detecting hardware in your computer. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. 3 Right-click the device ...the documentation that existed before you installed additional hardware, the drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. A message stating that the Drivers and Utilities program is your first time to use System ...
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... on your computer, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 107). If a particular 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 driver is not listed, then that you...of the device for which you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on page 25. 1 After extracting the driver files to which you are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you must first enable the Consumer IR port in the previous section, click Start , and then right-click...
... on your computer, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 107). If a particular 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 driver is not listed, then that you...of the device for which you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on page 25. 1 After extracting the driver files to which you are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you must first enable the Consumer IR port in the previous section, click Start , and then right-click...