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... advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Documentation and drivers are already installed on your media to provide lastminute updates about technical changes to your computer. Some features or media may... online User's Guide) or to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ Precision™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or the Windows Vista™ start button, → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click ...
... advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Documentation and drivers are already installed on your media to provide lastminute updates about technical changes to your computer. Some features or media may... online User's Guide) or to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ Precision™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start or the Windows Vista™ start button, → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click ...
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NOTE: The Microsoft Windows License label has been redesigned with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Online discussion with a hole, or "security portal," as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates •...; Notebook System Software (NSS) - operating system and installs the updates appropriate NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary for components, such as an ...
NOTE: The Microsoft Windows License label has been redesigned with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Online discussion with a hole, or "security portal," as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates •...; Notebook System Software (NSS) - operating system and installs the updates appropriate NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary for components, such as an ...
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... product key label is located on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your operating system, use Windows • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop • Information on your...
... product key label is located on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your operating system, use Windows • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop • Information on your...
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... down the error code(s) and see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your hard drive. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. then, shut down your computer and ... of the following two ways: • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and...
... down the error code(s) and see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your hard drive. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. then, shut down your computer and ... of the following two ways: • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and...
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..., 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 6 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities media, 5 Dell Diagnostics, 19 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 hibernate mode, 15 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 O operating system media, 7 reinstalling, 7 P power hibernate mode, 15 standby...
..., 5 ergonomics, 5 online, 6 Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities media, 5 Dell Diagnostics, 19 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 hibernate mode, 15 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 O operating system media, 7 reinstalling, 7 P power hibernate mode, 15 standby...
Service Manual (English Only)
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... Before You Begin Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This chapter provides procedures for about 4 seconds to avoid bending any connector pins. In Microsoft® Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button...avoid damaging the computer, perform the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Hex nut driver l Flash BIOS-update program CD Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit...
... Before You Begin Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This chapter provides procedures for about 4 seconds to avoid bending any connector pins. In Microsoft® Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button...avoid damaging the computer, perform the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Hex nut driver l Flash BIOS-update program CD Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit...
User's Guide
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... Travel Tips 98 Traveling by Air 98 13 Reinstalling Software Drivers 99 What Is a Driver 99 Identifying Drivers 99 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 100 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool in Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Operating Systems 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 103 Using the Operating System Media 104 14...
... Travel Tips 98 Traveling by Air 98 13 Reinstalling Software Drivers 99 What Is a Driver 99 Identifying Drivers 99 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 100 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool in Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Operating Systems 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 103 Using the Operating System Media 104 14...
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...drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on your computer. The operating system is located on page 104). To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use Windows... XP and Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files...
...drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on your computer. The operating system is located on page 104). To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use Windows... XP and Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files...
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...that supported by the display, the computer enters pan mode. for the monitor. 46 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you want to appear larger and can damage an external monitor by adjusting display resolution. Before adjusting ... system. To display a program at the bottom of the video image that are designed to the closest supported values. Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button →Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings...
...that supported by the display, the computer enters pan mode. for the monitor. 46 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you want to appear larger and can damage an external monitor by adjusting display resolution. Before adjusting ... system. To display a program at the bottom of the video image that are designed to the closest supported values. Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button →Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings...
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... the wireless network card. 54 Setting Up and Using Networks For information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is installed in your...page 54). This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. The software is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your computer,...
... the wireless network card. 54 Setting Up and Using Networks For information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is installed in your...page 54). This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. The software is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your computer,...
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...while powering the computer on page 142. then, shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu screen appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue... tests of your hard drive. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down completely. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click...
...while powering the computer on page 142. then, shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu screen appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue... tests of your hard drive. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down completely. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click...
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... key on your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements ... DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - Then restart your computer. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a ...
... key on your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements ... DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - Then restart your computer. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a ...
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...See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as you begin any of your screen. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. Ensure that the electrical outlet is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to eliminate distortion. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK... corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100.
...See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as you begin any of your screen. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. Ensure that the electrical outlet is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to eliminate distortion. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK... corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100.
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...and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. CAUTION: Before you begin any setting adjustments.) For more information on using a battery to... page 143) as a lamp. If the display is on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the keyword standby in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 93. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I M A G E - C H E C K T H E A C A D A P...
...and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. CAUTION: Before you begin any setting adjustments.) For more information on using a battery to... page 143) as a lamp. If the display is on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the keyword standby in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 93. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I M A G E - C H E C K T H E A C A D A P...
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... and, if necessary, update the driver. Reinstalling Software 99 A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is a program that are installing software appropriate for your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Each device has its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you with your operating system...
... and, if necessary, update the driver. Reinstalling Software 99 A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is a program that are installing software appropriate for your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Each device has its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you with your operating system...
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..., then reinstall the driver from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click Drivers→Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If...
..., then reinstall the driver from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click Drivers→Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If...
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...Properties→Hardware→Device Manager. 3 Double-click the type of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your preferred language for the driver or utility (if available). For Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and right-click Computer. A welcome screen appears. 4... to install setup files. Click OK, and follow the instructions on the driver information window to display the files associated with that you run the CD or DVD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. 5 After the media completes the hardware scan,...
...Properties→Hardware→Device Manager. 3 Double-click the type of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your preferred language for the driver or utility (if available). For Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and right-click Computer. A welcome screen appears. 4... to install setup files. Click OK, and follow the instructions on the driver information window to display the files associated with that you run the CD or DVD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. 5 After the media completes the hardware scan,...
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... User Account Control window may appear. For Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button →Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Operating Systems If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the...
... User Account Control window may appear. For Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button →Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Operating Systems If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the...
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... Before You Begin If you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your hard drive. See "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 103. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to correct a problem with less than... can take 1 to 2 hours to Windows XP only. NOTE: If you installed the new device driver. Therefore, the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is the first...
... Before You Begin If you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your hard drive. See "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 103. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to correct a problem with less than... can take 1 to 2 hours to Windows XP only. NOTE: If you installed the new device driver. Therefore, the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that Turn off System Restore is the first...
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NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Reinstalling Device Drivers If you need to reinstall or update your system's device drivers, Microsoft Windows does not require that are installed in the system setup program. 4 When the ...Software 105 Helps the operating system control system board components and controllers. Enables and enhances the modem. Enhances the pointing device features. However, Dell recommends the following installation order: 1 Notebook System Software (NSS) 2 Chipset 3 Video Controller 4 Network Interface Card (NIC) 5 Sound...
NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Reinstalling Device Drivers If you need to reinstall or update your system's device drivers, Microsoft Windows does not require that are installed in the system setup program. 4 When the ...Software 105 Helps the operating system control system board components and controllers. Enables and enhances the modem. Enhances the pointing device features. However, Dell recommends the following installation order: 1 Notebook System Software (NSS) 2 Chipset 3 Video Controller 4 Network Interface Card (NIC) 5 Sound...