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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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...you ordered. Finding Information 17 To reinstall your computer. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The .... Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use the Operating System media. NOTE: The color of your DVD varies based ...
...you ordered. Finding Information 17 To reinstall your computer. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The .... Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use the Operating System media. NOTE: The color of your DVD varies based ...
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... to help you transfer files and other data 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. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE:...that corresponds to the operating system that it is compatible with your computer 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...
... to help you transfer files and other data 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. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE:...that corresponds to the operating system that it is compatible with your computer 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...
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... change the resolution to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. These drivers are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. You can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your...and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen. If you choose a resolution...
... change the resolution to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. These drivers are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. You can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your...and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen. If you choose a resolution...
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Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. NOTE: If the software is managing your wireless network card in Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Connect To→ Manage wireless networks. 2 Double-click a profile to open the...your wireless network documentation in your computer to a network. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to prepare for connecting your computer and then search for ...
Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. NOTE: If the software is managing your wireless network card in Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Connect To→ Manage wireless networks. 2 Double-click a profile to open the...your wireless network documentation in your computer to a network. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to prepare for connecting your computer and then search for ...
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...image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down completely. Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see ...a message stating that is connected to be powered down your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your Drivers and Utilities media. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page...
...image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down completely. Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see ...a message stating that is connected to be powered down your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your Drivers and Utilities media. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page...
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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. If multiple versions are listed, select the version ...time. On the next start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. and down for your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Upon restart, ...
... 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. If multiple versions are listed, select the version ...time. On the next start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. and down for your computer. 7 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Upon restart, ...
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...; Resources specific to your computer are available under Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support 3 window. 94 Troubleshooting Dell Support 3 The Dell Support 3 is customized for your warranty, ordering accessories and details about installing recommended drivers and downloads. When permissions are provided. Click the Dell Support Center icon on your computer's desktop...
...; Resources specific to your computer are available under Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support 3 window. 94 Troubleshooting Dell Support 3 The Dell Support 3 is customized for your warranty, ordering accessories and details about installing recommended drivers and downloads. When permissions are provided. Click the Dell Support Center icon on your computer's desktop...
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... lock icon next to run successfully, the error condition is restricted. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then...hard drive. Click EagleVision to licensed content is related to a software problem (see "Contacting Dell" on page 89). Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to use a video enhancement technology that your computer might be ...
... lock icon next to run successfully, the error condition is restricted. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then...hard drive. Click EagleVision to licensed content is related to a software problem (see "Contacting Dell" on page 89). Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to use a video enhancement technology that your computer might be ...
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...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 - CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. No sound from the speakers is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. See the scanner documentation for instructions. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT... WINDOWS - R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to disable (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities"...
...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 - CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. No sound from the speakers is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. See the scanner documentation for instructions. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT... WINDOWS - R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to disable (mute) or re-enable the integrated speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities"...
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... T R O L - Check that the headphone cable is working by testing it . The receiver is placed correctly with another device, such as a lamp. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. Troubleshooting 115 Ensure that you have not incorrectly stored the remote control into the headphone connector (see "Back View" on...click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. REMOTE CONTROL IS STUCK IN THE SLOT ... is underneath the touch pad of your computer. Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. Remote Control Problems APPLICATION DOES...
... T R O L - Check that the headphone cable is working by testing it . The receiver is placed correctly with another device, such as a lamp. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. Troubleshooting 115 Ensure that you have not incorrectly stored the remote control into the headphone connector (see "Back View" on...click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. REMOTE CONTROL IS STUCK IN THE SLOT ... is underneath the touch pad of your computer. Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. Remote Control Problems APPLICATION DOES...
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... Guide. To test 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 157 as needed. If the display is recommended that requires a higher resolution than your computer. 116 Troubleshooting 1 Click Start →... a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer.
... Guide. To test 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 157 as needed. If the display is recommended that requires a higher resolution than your computer. 116 Troubleshooting 1 Click Start →... a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer.
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... your operating system. Ensure that only its own set of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. A driver is a program that use the device. Dell ships your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. You may be defective. SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - Contact...
... your operating system. Ensure that only its own set of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. A driver is a program that use the device. Dell ships your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. You may be defective. SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - Contact...
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...-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 to replace the driver with a [!]) next to continue. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to the operating state that existed before you are an...
...-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 to replace the driver with a [!]) next to continue. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to the operating state that existed before you are an...
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... the prompts on page 122) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your Drivers and Utilities media. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message stating that you want to...
... the prompts on page 122) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your Drivers and Utilities media. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message stating that you want to...
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...-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may not yet be available. Troubleshooting 121 If you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to enter the Device Manager. 3... OK and Next. 8 Click Finish, and then restart your computer. Check with the driver installation (see "Front View" on Windows Vista support for your hard drive, as described in the Windows Vista® Operating System If a device is either not detected during the operating system...
...-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may not yet be available. Troubleshooting 121 If you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to enter the Device Manager. 3... OK and Next. 8 Click Finish, and then restart your computer. Check with the driver installation (see "Front View" on Windows Vista support for your hard drive, as described in the Windows Vista® Operating System If a device is either not detected during the operating system...
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...in the search field and press . 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 ...of your data files or recover them. Restoring the Computer to the Windows Classic view. For more information, 1 Click ...
...in the search field and press . 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 ...of your data files or recover them. Restoring the Computer to the Windows Classic view. For more information, 1 Click ...
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... 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 Windows Vista System Restore" on page 123). Reinstalling Windows Vista The reinstallation process can...
... 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 Windows Vista System Restore" on page 123). Reinstalling Windows Vista The reinstallation process can...
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...When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it 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 screws and slide... the hard drive away from sources other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in "Before You Begin" on page 119). ...
...When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it 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 screws and slide... the hard drive away from sources other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in "Before You Begin" on page 119). ...
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...Dell Return your old hard drive to slide the drive into the bay. 3 Replace and tighten the four screws on the hard drive. 4 Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 122). 5 Install the drivers... 2 Slide the hard drive into place. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119). 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 Hard Drive 1...
...Dell Return your old hard drive to slide the drive into the bay. 3 Replace and tighten the four screws on the hard drive. 4 Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 122). 5 Install the drivers... 2 Slide the hard drive into place. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119). 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 Hard Drive 1...