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...) 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 the User's Guide for your computer. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers...
...) 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 the User's Guide for your computer. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers...
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... Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to..., service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with technical support • Reference - optical drives, and USB devices. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - NSS provides critical updates for your call when contacting support. The 3 ...
... Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to..., service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with technical support • Reference - optical drives, and USB devices. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - NSS provides critical updates for your call when contacting support. The 3 ...
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... • How to use Windows • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop • Information on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes ...click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your computer. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar. Operating System Media NOTE: The...
... • How to use Windows • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop • Information on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes ...click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your computer. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar. Operating System Media NOTE: The...
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... the computer on your online User's Guide. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. then, shut down the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down and restart the computer. NOTE...
... the computer on your online User's Guide. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. then, shut down the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down and restart the computer. NOTE...
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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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... programs before you turn them evenly aligned to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This... the computer and all open programs. b. Shut down . In Microsoft® Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button below, and then click Shut Down. , click the arrow ... 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...
... programs before you turn them evenly aligned to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Precision™ M4300 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This... the computer and all open programs. b. Shut down . In Microsoft® Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button below, and then click Shut Down. , click the arrow ... 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...
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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... the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your computer. After you ordered. 12 Finding Information To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Quickset icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. The operating system is located on your...
... the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your computer. After you ordered. 12 Finding Information To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Quickset icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. The operating system is located on your...
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...the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for your display, perform the steps in the following section that is using an unsupported refresh rate. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click... appears at the bottom of images on an external monitor, see the user's guide for further instructions. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you want to change the appearance of the desktop may no longer be visible. In contrast, lower ...
...the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for your display, perform the steps in the following section that is using an unsupported refresh rate. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click... appears at the bottom of images on an external monitor, see the user's guide for further instructions. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you want to change the appearance of the desktop may no longer be visible. In contrast, lower ...
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...174; wireless technology or cellular products. Specific network names and configuration details vary. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is already installed. 13 Start your computer and wait...technology. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. NOTE: If the software is managing your wireless...
...174; wireless technology or cellular products. Specific network names and configuration details vary. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is already installed. 13 Start your computer and wait...technology. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. NOTE: If the software is managing your wireless...
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... the test you see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive. then, shut down completely. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you...runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During...
... the test you see "Contacting Dell" on your hard drive. then, shut down completely. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you...runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During...
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...; Verify that the program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation 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. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I Z... OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. A program stops responding...
...; Verify that the program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation 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. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I Z... OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. A program stops responding...
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...A L O U T L E T - CAUTION: Before you begin any of your screen. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 73. NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your speakers have been... (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 143) as a lamp. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I V E R - Turn off . R EINSTALL T H E AUDIO DRIVER - No sound from the speakers is not muted. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D... double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting.
...A L O U T L E T - CAUTION: Before you begin any of your screen. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 73. NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your speakers have been... (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 143) as a lamp. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I V E R - Turn off . R EINSTALL T H E AUDIO DRIVER - No sound from the speakers is not muted. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D... double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting.
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... mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to power your computer. Click Start or →Help and Support. R E I N S T A L L T... with another device, such as you begin any setting adjustments.) For more information on using the AC adapter, and turn on page 100. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I C A L O U T L E T - C H E ...
... mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to power your computer. Click Start or →Help and Support. R E I N S T A L L T... with another device, such as you begin any setting adjustments.) For more information on using the AC adapter, and turn on page 100. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I C A L O U T L E T - C H E ...
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... controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. Reinstalling Software 99 Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Dell ships your operating system. Microsoft Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and right-click Computer. A driver acts like a translator between the device...
... controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. Reinstalling Software 99 Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Dell ships your operating system. Microsoft Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and right-click Computer. A driver acts like a translator between the device...
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... Start button, , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to see if any open files, and exit any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously...
... Start button, , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to see if any open files, and exit any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously...
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... as described in the following subsections, or click Extract, follow the instructions on the driver information window to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD or DVD directory on the screen to display the files associated... and then read the readme file. The first time that you run the CD or DVD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your preferred language for the driver or utility (if available). Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from a list or specific location (Advanced)→Next....
... as described in the following subsections, or click Extract, follow the instructions on the driver information window to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD or DVD directory on the screen to display the files associated... and then read the readme file. The first time that you run the CD or DVD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your preferred language for the driver or utility (if available). Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from a list or specific location (Advanced)→Next....
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... data on the computer, click Continue; If you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver→Update Driver→Browse my computer for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • If you can restore your operating system. For Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button →Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in...
... data on the computer, click Continue; If you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver→Update Driver→Browse my computer for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • If you can restore your operating system. For Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button →Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in...
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... hard drive is automatically disabled. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to correct a problem with your hard drive. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with a newly installed...
... hard drive is automatically disabled. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to correct a problem with your hard drive. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to do not reinstall Windows unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with a newly installed...
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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 boot device...the network controller. Enables and enhances the PC Card or ExpressCard controller. Helps the operating system control system board components and controllers. 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 boot device...the network controller. Enables and enhances the PC Card or ExpressCard controller. Helps the operating system control system board components and controllers. However, Dell recommends the following installation order: 1 Notebook System Software (NSS) 2 Chipset 3 Video Controller 4 Network Interface Card (NIC) 5 Sound ...