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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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... on page 79). Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. You can be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to your Drivers and Utilities media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall...
... on page 79). Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. You can be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to your Drivers and Utilities media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall...
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... USB floppy drives, Intel® NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface processors, optical drives, and USB may vary depending on your selections. Computer documentation, details on your country/region, and then click Drivers • Notebook System Software (NSS) - If &... specifications, and white papers To download Notebook System Software: • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - you should also reinstall the NSS utility. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 1 Go to view the appropriate support • Community - Find It...
... USB floppy drives, Intel® NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface processors, optical drives, and USB may vary depending on your selections. Computer documentation, details on your country/region, and then click Drivers • Notebook System Software (NSS) - If &... specifications, and white papers To download Notebook System Software: • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - you should also reinstall the NSS utility. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 1 Go to view the appropriate support • Community - Find It...
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...with your computer. 18 Finding Information Your operating system product key label is already installed on page 110. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media... The operating system is located on your operating system. After you received operating system media with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to its original operating state. What Are You Looking For? • How to an earlier operating state without ...
...with your computer. 18 Finding Information Your operating system product key label is already installed on page 110. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media... The operating system is located on your operating system. After you received operating system media with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to its original operating state. What Are You Looking For? • How to an earlier operating state without ...
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...; 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 printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Transferring Information to a New Computer You can transfer the following types...
...; 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 printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Transferring Information to a New Computer You can transfer the following types...
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NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to your computer from the electrical outlet. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty ...
NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to your computer from the electrical outlet. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty ...
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... web at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by adjusting display resolution. You can benefit people with your... Dell-installed operating system. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your display: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2...
... web at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by adjusting display resolution. You can benefit people with your... Dell-installed operating system. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your display: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2...
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... any of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. The cards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to load the manufacturer...'s drivers, use the media that came with the ExpressCard. 60 Using ExpressCards Installing an ExpressCard You can install an ExpressCard while the computer is completely ...
... any of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. The cards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to load the manufacturer...'s drivers, use the media that came with the ExpressCard. 60 Using ExpressCards Installing an ExpressCard You can install an ExpressCard while the computer is completely ...
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... from the card reader. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. NOTICE: Use the Safetly Remove Hardware utility (click the icon in the notification area) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the procedures in this section, follow...
... from the card reader. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. NOTICE: Use the Safetly Remove Hardware utility (click the icon in the notification area) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the procedures in this section, follow...
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NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. The software is installed in your wireless network ... details vary. This section provides general procedures for your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. When you have followed the instructions in your computer and then search for which your computer is not configured) is removed or corrupted...
NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. The software is installed in your wireless network ... details vary. This section provides general procedures for your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. When you have followed the instructions in your computer and then search for which your computer is not configured) is removed or corrupted...
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... from your hard drive or from your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 155). NOTE: If your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Contacting Dell" on page 13). Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for your computer, perform the checks in system setup and is recommended that the...
... from your hard drive or from your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 155). NOTE: If your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Contacting Dell" on page 13). Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for your computer, perform the checks in system setup and is recommended that the...
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...see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. 80 Troubleshooting See the documentation that came with your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, ...the diagnostics utility partition on . to be powered down the error code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. b Press and hold the...
...see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. 80 Troubleshooting See the documentation that came with your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, ...the diagnostics utility partition on . to be powered down the error code(s) and contact Dell. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. b Press and hold the...
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... setup. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that you select Test System to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for your computer. 8 At the...: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: It is held down -arrow keys to the boot sequence specified ...
... setup. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that you select Test System to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for your computer. 8 At the...: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: It is held down -arrow keys to the boot sequence specified ...
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... environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be installed. See the software documentation for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. You can access licensed files...
... environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be installed. See the software documentation for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. You can access licensed files...
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...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 - A D J U S T T H E W I O N - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107. Ensure that the headphone cable is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to check for interference. Press to eliminate distortion. Ensure...E U S I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N T E R F E R E N C E - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 79. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some...
...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 - A D J U S T T H E W I O N - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107. Ensure that the headphone cable is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to check for interference. Press to eliminate distortion. Ensure...E U S I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N T E R F E R E N C E - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 79. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some...
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... that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 79. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. Ensure that the volume is not muted. Click or... double-click the speaker icon in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107. 104 Troubleshooting TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down...
... that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 79. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. Ensure that the volume is not muted. Click or... double-click the speaker icon in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107. 104 Troubleshooting TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down...
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...needed. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for Resolution and Colors. Try different settings for operating systems that use the device. Drivers What Is a Driver? Dell ships your computer to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor...a display problem, but the display is not completely blank, run the Video device group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79, then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 155). A driver is a program that only its own set of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - ...
...needed. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for Resolution and Colors. Try different settings for operating systems that use the device. Drivers What Is a Driver? Dell ships your computer to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor...a display problem, but the display is not completely blank, run the Video device group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79, then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 155). A driver is a program that only its own set of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - ...
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... 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 any device, identify whether the driver is next to replace the driver with your problem and, if necessary, update the...
... 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 any device, identify whether the driver is next to replace the driver with your problem and, if necessary, update the...
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... contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities disc and click Finish to step 2. If you see the documentation that existed before you installed the new...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. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve...
... contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities disc and click Finish to step 2. If you see the documentation that existed before you installed the new...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. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve...
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... to reinstall and follow the instructions on page 107). Troubleshooting 109 Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer has a Consumer IR port and you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then ...click Next. 7 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you want to your hard drive, as described in the previous section, click Start , and then right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties,...
... to reinstall and follow the instructions on page 107). Troubleshooting 109 Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer has a Consumer IR port and you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then ...click Next. 7 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you want to your hard drive, as described in the previous section, click Start , and then right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties,...