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...your computer. You can be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in certain countries. Quick Reference Guide 5 Some features or media may not be optional and may ship... with your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be found at support.dell.com. Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 21). Readme files may • My device documentation • ...
...your computer. You can be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in certain countries. Quick Reference Guide 5 Some features or media may not be optional and may ship... with your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be found at support.dell.com. Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 21). Readme files may • My device documentation • ...
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...computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Find It Here • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - The software 3 Click your operating system and search ... drives, USB devices, and so on. NSS is necessary for your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Quick Reference Guide 7 support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and NOTE: Select your selections. What Are You Looking For?...
...computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Find It Here • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - The software 3 Click your operating system and search ... drives, USB devices, and so on. NSS is necessary for your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Quick Reference Guide 7 support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and NOTE: Select your selections. What Are You Looking For?...
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... on your computer. After you ordered. The operating system is located on your computer. Quick Reference Guide 9 To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may not...
... on your computer. After you ordered. The operating system is located on your computer. Quick Reference Guide 9 To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may not...
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... computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE...
... computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE...
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...checks in your User's Guide), review your computer might be infected with spyware. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 21. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Quick Reference Guide 21 If you are having problems connecting to test displays ... computer and remove spyware. Use an anti-virus program that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for the keyword spyware. S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - See "Dell Diagnostics" on Dell™ computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is active.
...checks in your User's Guide), review your computer might be infected with spyware. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 21. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Quick Reference Guide 21 If you are having problems connecting to test displays ... computer and remove spyware. Use an anti-virus program that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for the keyword spyware. S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - See "Dell Diagnostics" on Dell™ computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is active.
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Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" in one of your User's Guide). 1 Shut down your hard drive. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; to wait until you see a ..., you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to retest the component that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of two ways: a Turn on . Then...
Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" in one of your User's Guide). 1 Shut down your hard drive. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; to wait until you see a ..., you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to retest the component that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of two ways: a Turn on . Then...
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...and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Run Express Test first to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the menu and press to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly. ...Option Express Test Extended Test Function Performs a quick test of devices. Then shut down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your part. When the...
...and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Run Express Test first to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the menu and press to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly. ...Option Express Test Extended Test Function Performs a quick test of devices. Then shut down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your part. When the...
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4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media, remove the media. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. Quick Reference Guide 25
4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media, remove the media. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. Quick Reference Guide 25
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..., 19 C CDs operating system, 9 computer crashes, 19-20 slow performance, 21 stops responding, 19 D Dell Diagnostics about, 21 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 23 Dell Diagnostics (continued) starting from the hard drive, 22 using, 21 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 21 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety...
..., 19 C CDs operating system, 9 computer crashes, 19-20 slow performance, 21 stops responding, 19 D Dell Diagnostics about, 21 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 23 Dell Diagnostics (continued) starting from the hard drive, 22 using, 21 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 21 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety...
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . 76 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 77 Dell Support Utility 78 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 78 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 78 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 79 Drive Problems 79 Media drive problems 79 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW...
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . 76 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 77 Dell Support Utility 78 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 78 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 78 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 79 Drive Problems 79 Media drive problems 79 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW...
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... Screens 98 Commonly Used Options 98 Changing the Boot Sequence 98 Changing Printer Modes 99 Changing COM Ports 99 13 Reinstalling Software Drivers 101 What Is a Driver 101 Identifying Drivers 101 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 102 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool 104 Microsoft Windows XP 104 Microsoft Windows Vista 105 Restoring Your Operating System...
... Screens 98 Commonly Used Options 98 Changing the Boot Sequence 98 Changing Printer Modes 99 Changing COM Ports 99 13 Reinstalling Software Drivers 101 What Is a Driver 101 Identifying Drivers 101 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 102 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool 104 Microsoft Windows XP 104 Microsoft Windows Vista 105 Restoring Your Operating System...
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... with your computer. Finding Information 11 Some features or media may be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 102) or to your computer. You can be included on...
... with your computer. Finding Information 11 Some features or media may be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 102) or to your computer. You can be included on...
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... computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Finding Information 13 support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general...and troubleshooting hints - for your computer. Find It Here • Solutions - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)-
... computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Finding Information 13 support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general...and troubleshooting hints - for your computer. Find It Here • Solutions - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)-
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To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. After you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. ...the topic that came with your computer. To reinstall your media varies based on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Find It Here • How to use the Operating System media. For more information on...
To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. After you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. ...the topic that came with your computer. To reinstall your media varies based on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Find It Here • How to use the Operating System media. For more information on...
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... external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear on your portable computer only. Dell™ QuickSet allows you enable the ambient light sensor feature. NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display backlighting on either the computer...Rate To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. 44 Using the Display NOTE: Rebooting the computer returns the ambient light sensor to the last setting of the display ...
... external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear on your portable computer only. Dell™ QuickSet allows you enable the ambient light sensor feature. NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display backlighting on either the computer...Rate To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. 44 Using the Display NOTE: Rebooting the computer returns the ambient light sensor to the last setting of the display ...
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... an extension of the screen, use both displays and click Apply. To view the rest of your Dellinstalled operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the computer. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click the area you choose a resolution or color...
... an extension of the screen, use both displays and click Apply. To view the rest of your Dellinstalled operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the computer. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click the area you choose a resolution or color...
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...network. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your wireless network card. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that name on the type of your router's broadcast name...network name. 15 If necessary, configure your computer to the broadband modem. NOTE: If the software is already installed. For information on the Dell™ Support website at least 2 minutes for the name of wireless network card that no network or USB cables, other than the network...
...network. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your wireless network card. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that name on the type of your router's broadcast name...network name. 15 If necessary, configure your computer to the broadband modem. NOTE: If the software is already installed. For information on the Dell™ Support website at least 2 minutes for the name of wireless network card that no network or USB cables, other than the network...
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... software necessary to play DVDs or write data. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities media (the Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not be available for your computer or in the center of the drive. 2 Pull out the tray. 3 Place ...
... software necessary to play DVDs or write data. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities media (the Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not be available for your computer or in the center of the drive. 2 Pull out the tray. 3 Place ...
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..., see the documentation that came with the PC Card. 64 Using Cards The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. The cards are generally marked with its connector. If card orientation is running. PC Card 1 Hold the card with a symbol (such ...as a triangle or an arrow) to indicate which end to prevent incorrect insertion. The latch may need to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the card. Extended Cards An extended PC Card (for example, a wireless network adapter) is...
..., see the documentation that came with the PC Card. 64 Using Cards The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. The cards are generally marked with its connector. If card orientation is running. PC Card 1 Hold the card with a symbol (such ...as a triangle or an arrow) to indicate which end to prevent incorrect insertion. The latch may need to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the card. Extended Cards An extended PC Card (for example, a wireless network adapter) is...
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... If you want to the Microsoft Windows Vista® operating system, see "Contacting Dell" on page 97), review your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Help and Support Center. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. To enroll for technical assistance. It is recommended that the device you...
... If you want to the Microsoft Windows Vista® operating system, see "Contacting Dell" on page 97), review your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Help and Support Center. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. To enroll for technical assistance. It is recommended that the device you...