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... the display is blank 116 If the display is difficult to read 117 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...
... the display is blank 116 If the display is difficult to read 117 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...
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... be optional and may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Readme files may not ship with your computer. Finding Information 13 You can be available...
... be optional and may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Readme files may not ship with your computer. Finding Information 13 You can be available...
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... Software (NSS) - If To download Notebook System Software: you should also reinstall Drivers & Downloads. may vary depending on your computer, you reinstall the operating system for 1 Go to support.dell.com and click your selections. Find It Here • Solutions - Upgrade information... support - Computer documentation, details on . the NSS utility. What Are You Looking For? support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your computer 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click and operating system and installs the Go. NSS provides critical updates for your...
... Software (NSS) - If To download Notebook System Software: you should also reinstall Drivers & Downloads. may vary depending on your computer, you reinstall the operating system for 1 Go to support.dell.com and click your selections. Find It Here • Solutions - Upgrade information... support - Computer documentation, details on . the NSS utility. What Are You Looking For? support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your computer 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click and operating system and installs the Go. NSS provides critical updates for your...
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... operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you ordered. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on the operating system...
... operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you ordered. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on the operating system...
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... connects to your computer 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. Transferring Information to a New Computer You can use...
... connects to your computer 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. Transferring Information to a New Computer You can use...
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..., and then turn on the computer. 4 Click Start → Network→ Add a printer to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119 and the documentation that came with your printer. 22 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect... the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary.
..., and then turn on the computer. 4 Click Start → Network→ Add a printer to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119 and the documentation that came with your printer. 22 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect... the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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..., the image may appear blurry or text may be installed. These drivers are designed to the closest supported values. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by your Dell-installed operating system. You can enhance the legibility of text and change... any of the display settings, make a note of images on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or ...
..., the image may appear blurry or text may be installed. These drivers are designed to the closest supported values. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by your Dell-installed operating system. You can enhance the legibility of text and change... any of the display settings, make a note of images on the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or ...
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...card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot to release it is running. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Save a blank to insert into the slot. The cards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or ...card or blank into the slot until the card is installed in the Product Information Guide. ExpressCards are keyed to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is completely seated in its orientation symbol pointing into the slot and the top side of the procedures in...
...card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot to release it is running. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Save a blank to insert into the slot. The cards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or ...card or blank into the slot until the card is installed in the Product Information Guide. ExpressCards are keyed to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is completely seated in its orientation symbol pointing into the slot and the top side of the procedures in...
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... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. NOTICE: Click the icon in the notification area to select a card and stop the card, you could lose data. Removing a Memory Card or... any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its connector. Press the card into the slot 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 until the card is...
... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. NOTICE: Click the icon in the notification area to select a card and stop the card, you could lose data. Removing a Memory Card or... any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its connector. Press the card into the slot 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 until the card is...
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... to a network using wireless technology. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your wireless network card in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop). For information on the type of wireless... with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Verify the type of wireless network card that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Setting Up and Using Networks 79 NOTE: If the software is already installed. Completing the Connection to the...
... to a network using wireless technology. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your wireless network card in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop). For information on the type of wireless... with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Verify the type of wireless network card that name on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Setting Up and Using Networks 79 NOTE: If the software is already installed. Completing the Connection to the...
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... before you begin any of software and hardware updates for the Dell Technical Update service, go to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Enter system setup program, review your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on... page 107 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on page 13). The service is free...
... before you begin any of software and hardware updates for the Dell Technical Update service, go to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Enter system setup program, review your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on... page 107 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on page 13). The service is free...
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... From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is detected, the computer stops and beeps. NOTE: If your Drivers and Utilities media. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer...assessment, answer any key to a docking device (docked), undock it. NOTE: If the computer is known to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 158). NOTE: If you see a message stating that is connected to start ...
... From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is detected, the computer stops and beeps. NOTE: If your Drivers and Utilities media. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer...assessment, answer any key to a docking device (docked), undock it. NOTE: If the computer is known to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 158). NOTE: If you see a message stating that is connected to start ...
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...to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . Troubleshooting 91 On the next start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for extended periods... of time. NOTE: Write down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the current boot...
...to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . Troubleshooting 91 On the next start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for extended periods... of time. NOTE: Write down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the current boot...
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... following features: • Self-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 This utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans for...
... following features: • Self-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 This utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans for...
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...-spyware protection (your computer might be played. You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to licensed content is compatible with the ... installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you...
...-spyware protection (your computer might be played. You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to licensed content is compatible with the ... installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. 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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... in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the lower-right corner of your screen. 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 D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as you begin any of your screen. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to disable (mute) or re-enable...
... in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the lower-right corner of your screen. 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 D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as you begin any of your screen. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to disable (mute) or re-enable...
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... P O S S I B L E I C S - 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 - A D J U S T T H E W I O DRIVER - Check that the sound is turned up . R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Click or double-click the speaker icon in... some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. Ensure that the battery is placed correctly with another device, such as...
... P O S S I B L E I C S - 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 - A D J U S T T H E W I O DRIVER - Check that the sound is turned up . R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Click or double-click the speaker icon in... some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. Ensure that the battery is placed correctly with another device, such as...
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... movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. 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 - If you attach an external monitor to your computer. 116 Troubleshooting TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK...
... movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. 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 - If you attach an external monitor to your computer. 116 Troubleshooting TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK...
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...down your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 118 Troubleshooting Ensure that use the device. Contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on your operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Dell ships your computer to the computer. 2 Turn on...appears, see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. All devices require a driver program. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for your computer. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a ...
...down your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 118 Troubleshooting Ensure that use the device. Contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on your operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Dell ships your computer to the computer. 2 Turn on...appears, see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. All devices require a driver program. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for your computer. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a ...
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... the operating state that existed before you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119). Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer after you installed the new driver. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the computer, click Continue...
... the operating state that existed before you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119). Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer after you installed the new driver. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the computer, click Continue...
