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... If only part of the display is readable 118 Drivers 118 What Is a Driver 118 Identifying Drivers 118 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 119 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 121 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 122 Using Windows Vista System Restore 123 Using the Operating System Media...
... If only part of the display is readable 118 Drivers 118 What Is a Driver 118 Identifying Drivers 118 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 119 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 121 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 122 Using Windows Vista System Restore 123 Using the Operating System Media...
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... Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your computer. After you ordered. Finding Information 17 Your operating system product key label is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to...
... Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your computer. After you ordered. Finding Information 17 Your operating system product key label is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to...
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... either a USB cable or a parallel cable. See the documentation that it is running. 1 Click Start → Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in the computer's shipping...that came with the printer for example, from one computer to another-for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. For instructions, see the ...
... either a USB cable or a parallel cable. See the documentation that it is running. 1 Click Start → Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in the computer's shipping...that came with the printer for example, from one computer to another-for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. For instructions, see the ...
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...computer and display. You can change back to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or via the web at a specific resolution, both the video card and the ... your display: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 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 offer the best performance with vision impairments. As you change the appearance...
...computer and display. You can change back to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or via the web at a specific resolution, both the video card and the ... your display: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 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 offer the best performance with vision impairments. As you change the appearance...
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... or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer to a WLAN. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Completing the Connection to the WLAN When you turn on your computer...dell.com. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on your computer, different wireless configuration utilities may manage your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Windows...
... or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer to a WLAN. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Completing the Connection to the WLAN When you turn on your computer...dell.com. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on your computer, different wireless configuration utilities may manage your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Windows...
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...PSA), a series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 158). If the Pre-boot System ...menu, and then press . NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down completely. See the documentation that...
...PSA), a series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media. to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 158). If the Pre-boot System ...menu, and then press . NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down completely. See the documentation that...
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...key on the screen. 8 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence...keyboard is held down your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears, and then ...
...key on the screen. 8 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence...keyboard is held down your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears, and then ...
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...-help file • View frequently asked questions • Learn more about Dell Support 3 • Turn Dell Support 3 off For more are available under Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support 3 window. 94 Troubleshooting When permissions are given to Dell to use your Service Tag, additional details about your computer, such as...
...-help file • View frequently asked questions • Learn more about Dell Support 3 • Turn Dell Support 3 off For more are available under Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support 3 window. 94 Troubleshooting When permissions are given to Dell to use your Service Tag, additional details about your computer, such as...
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... require an upgrade) to licensed content is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. Licensed music and video files have a lock icon next to it. For more information, go to a ... is compatible with the operating system installed on page 158). You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you...
... require an upgrade) to licensed content is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. Licensed music and video files have a lock icon next to it. For more information, go to a ... is compatible with the operating system installed on page 158). You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you...
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... and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 119. 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 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 - If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. D I V E R - A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the lower-right corner of ...
... and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 119. 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 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 - If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. D I V E R - A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the lower-right corner of ...
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...THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Remote Control Problems APPLICATION DOES NOT RESPOND TO REMOTE CONTROL WITHIN THE SPECIFIED MAXIMUM RANGE...R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Ensure that the battery is securely inserted into a nonExpress Card slot. Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - Troubleshooting 115 Ensure that the volume is...
...THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Remote Control Problems APPLICATION DOES NOT RESPOND TO REMOTE CONTROL WITHIN THE SPECIFIED MAXIMUM RANGE...R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Ensure that the battery is securely inserted into a nonExpress Card slot. Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - Troubleshooting 115 Ensure that the volume is...
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... the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 157 as needed. 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 V E R - R... L E R - Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" 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 ...
... the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 157 as needed. 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 V E R - R... L E R - Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" 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 ...
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... Troubleshooting If only part of the display is the source of specialized commands that use the device. Dell ships your computer to you with any other programs that only its own set of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Drivers What Is a Driver? SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - If an error message appears, see "Contacting...
... Troubleshooting If only part of the display is the source of specialized commands that use the device. Dell ships your computer to you with any other programs that only its own set of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Drivers What Is a Driver? SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - If an error message appears, see "Contacting...
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... not work correctly. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to continue. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on...
... not work correctly. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to continue. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on...
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... drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If not, proceed to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your Drivers and Utilities media. A message stating that the Drivers...
... drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If not, proceed to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your Drivers and Utilities media. A message stating that the Drivers...
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...device for which you previously copied the driver files. 7 Select the name of the device for your device. NOTE: Windows Vista® is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to resolve the incompatibility. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer has a ...System Setup Program" on page 169) before continuing with your hardware manufacturer for information on Windows Vista support for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you are an administrator on...
...device for which you previously copied the driver files. 7 Select the name of the device for your device. NOTE: Windows Vista® is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to resolve the incompatibility. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer has a ...System Setup Program" on page 169) before continuing with your hardware manufacturer for information on Windows Vista support for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you are an administrator on...
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...Support Center, click Start → Help and Support. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using System Restore. In the Get started with Windows section, click Show all open files and exit any open programs... Back Up and Restore Center. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver, use System Restore. NOTICE: Make regular backups...
...Support Center, click Start → Help and Support. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using System Restore. In the Get started with Windows section, click Show all open files and exit any open programs... Back Up and Restore Center. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver, use System Restore. NOTICE: Make regular backups...
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...the new device driver (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 123). Therefore, do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Vista System ...operating system, 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 do so. 1 Save and close ...
...the new device driver (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 123). Therefore, do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Vista System ...operating system, 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 do so. 1 Save and close ...
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... drives from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on... page 122 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 129. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Remove the four M3 x 3-mm ...
... drives from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on... page 122 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 129. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Remove the four M3 x 3-mm ...
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... the original packaging for your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 122). 5 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to Dell in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Adding and Replacing Parts 133 Replacing...
... the original packaging for your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 122). 5 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to Dell in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Adding and Replacing Parts 133 Replacing...