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...part of the display is readable 143 Drivers 143 What Is a Driver 143 Identifying Drivers 143 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 144 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 147 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 148 Using Windows Vista System Restore 149 Restoring the ... Operating System Media 152 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 153 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore. . . . 154 Using Dell™ PC Restore 155 Using the Operating System Media 157 13 Dell™ QuickSet Features 159 14 Traveling With Your ...
...part of the display is readable 143 Drivers 143 What Is a Driver 143 Identifying Drivers 143 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 144 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 147 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 148 Using Windows Vista System Restore 149 Restoring the ... Operating System Media 152 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 153 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore. . . . 154 Using Dell™ PC Restore 155 Using the Operating System Media 157 13 Dell™ QuickSet Features 159 14 Traveling With Your ...
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... files and settings from technicians; Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • How to find information about my computer and its components Windows Welcome Center (Microsoft Windows Vista®) • How to connect to the...
... files and settings from technicians; Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • How to find information about my computer and its components Windows Welcome Center (Microsoft Windows Vista®) • How to connect to the...
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..., and click Go. 3 Scroll to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your Dell computer. Finding Information 17 If To download Notebook System Software: you should also reinstall the NSS utility. NSS is necessary for your problem. 3 Follow the instructions on . Microsoft Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help...
..., and click Go. 3 Scroll to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your Dell computer. Finding Information 17 If To download Notebook System Software: you should also reinstall the NSS utility. NSS is necessary for your problem. 3 Follow the instructions on . Microsoft Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help...
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...It Here Operating System Media The operating system is already installed on page 143) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. 18 Finding Information Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer, you reinstall your operating system, use one of... the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - If you received an Operating System media with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media (see...
...It Here Operating System Media The operating system is already installed on page 143) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. 18 Finding Information Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer, you reinstall your operating system, use one of... the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - If you received an Operating System media with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media (see...
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...NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your computer was shipped. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same... time you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. The USB connectors fit only one way. Your printer may arrive in the box in progress. 2 In the User Account ...
...NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your computer was shipped. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same... time you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. The USB connectors fit only one way. Your printer may arrive in the box in progress. 2 In the User Account ...
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... Start button , and click Network→Add a printer to help you install the printer driver. 5 If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. See the documentation that came with your printer. 38 Setting Up Your Computer 1 3 2 1 USB connector... then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to start the Add Printer Wizard. 6 Install the printer driver if necessary.
... Start button , and click Network→Add a printer to help you install the printer driver. 5 If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. See the documentation that came with your printer. 38 Setting Up Your Computer 1 3 2 1 USB connector... then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to start the Add Printer Wizard. 6 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the operating system your Dell-installed operating system. If the video resolution setting is higher than that corresponds to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To ...that usually appears at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display ...
NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the operating system your Dell-installed operating system. If the video resolution setting is higher than that corresponds to offer the best performance with vision impairments. To ...that usually appears at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display ...
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... drive. To format CDs for your computer. For more information, see the CD software that came with your computer or in the Volume Control window. NOTE: Ensure that you obey all copyright laws when you that shipped with the volume control buttons or by pressing the following key combinations: ...use a CD/DVD drive that the current resolution and color depth are muted, you need to install the drivers and software necessary to copy CDs, see the Drivers and Utilities media (the Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not be available for storing data, to create music CDs, or...
... drive. To format CDs for your computer. For more information, see the CD software that came with your computer or in the Volume Control window. NOTE: Ensure that you obey all copyright laws when you that shipped with the volume control buttons or by pressing the following key combinations: ...use a CD/DVD drive that the current resolution and color depth are muted, you need to install the drivers and software necessary to copy CDs, see the Drivers and Utilities media (the Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not be available for storing data, to create music CDs, or...
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...page 77 for more information, the Windows XP operating system is managing the wireless network card. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following networking ...instructions do not apply to get more information about how to prepare for connecting to open the wireless network properties screen. 80 Setting Up and Using Networks Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers...
...page 77 for more information, the Windows XP operating system is managing the wireless network card. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The following networking ...instructions do not apply to get more information about how to prepare for connecting to open the wireless network properties screen. 80 Setting Up and Using Networks Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers...
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... not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile; NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on page 89... sources other than Dell. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on , in standby mode, or in "Before You Begin" on page 144. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 148 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on...
... not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile; NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on page 89... sources other than Dell. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on , in standby mode, or in "Before You Begin" on page 144. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 148 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on...
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... drive from its original or comparable foam packaging. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 148. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. Otherwise, the hard drive may damage the connector. 5 Slide the hard drive into place. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to slide the drive into... packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in its packaging. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 144.
... drive from its original or comparable foam packaging. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 148. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. Otherwise, the hard drive may damage the connector. 5 Slide the hard drive into place. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to slide the drive into... packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in its packaging. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 144.
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... detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error codes and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 165). NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment ...on. Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Before attempting the following two ways. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard ...
... detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error codes and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 165). NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment ...on. Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Before attempting the following two ways. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard ...
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... menu that appears and then press . 5 Type 1 to the devices specified in the system setup program. Troubleshooting 113 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, ... down -arrow keys to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for extended periods of time. and down for your Drivers and Utilities media and then close the Main Menu window to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, ...
... menu that appears and then press . 5 Type 1 to the devices specified in the system setup program. Troubleshooting 113 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your computer and try again. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, ... down -arrow keys to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for extended periods of time. and down for your Drivers and Utilities media and then close the Main Menu window to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, ...
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... S U R E T H A T T H E S U B 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 - EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 144. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N T E R F E R E N C E - A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S... OUTLET - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 111... T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - Press to eliminate distortion. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting.
... S U R E T H A T T H E S U B 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 - EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 144. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N T E R F E R E N C E - A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S... OUTLET - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 111... T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - Press to eliminate distortion. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting.
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... pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Product Information Guide. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to verify that the electrical outlet is on the computer. If you attach an external monitor to... THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - 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 .
... pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Product Information Guide. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to verify that the electrical outlet is on the computer. If you attach an external monitor to... THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - 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 .
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... source of your computer. Dell ships your computer to you are not on your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Ensure that you with your operating system. Drivers What Is a Driver? NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate for your Microsoft® Windows® operating system...
... source of your computer. Dell ships your computer to you are not on your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Ensure that you with your operating system. Drivers What Is a Driver? NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate for your Microsoft® Windows® operating system...
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... Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to continue. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. 144 Troubleshooting Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to reinstall...
... Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to continue. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. 144 Troubleshooting Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to reinstall...
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... computer to use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 148) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your media drive directory to display the media ... and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities disc and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you installed the new driver. If it does not, start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click ...
... computer to use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 148) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your media drive directory to display the media ... and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities disc and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you installed the new driver. If it does not, start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click ...
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...Dell System Owner screen, click Next. For drivers information, see the documentation that came installed in your system window. 6 Click the driver that you must first enable the Consumer IR port in your computer. For information about components installed on the screen. If those drivers are automatically displayed in the My Drivers... System Setup Program" on page 175) before continuing with the device. A message stating that driver is detecting hardware in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager....
...Dell System Owner screen, click Next. For drivers information, see the documentation that came installed in your system window. 6 Click the driver that you must first enable the Consumer IR port in your computer. For information about components installed on the screen. If those drivers are automatically displayed in the My Drivers... System Setup Program" on page 175) before continuing with the device. A message stating that driver is detecting hardware in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager....
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...setup or is a new operating system, so drivers or applications that support certain devices may appear. NOTE: Windows Vista® is detected but incorrectly configured, you are an administrator on Windows Vista support for your hardware manufacturer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to ...the location to which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name ...
...setup or is a new operating system, so drivers or applications that support certain devices may appear. NOTE: Windows Vista® is detected but incorrectly configured, you are an administrator on Windows Vista support for your hardware manufacturer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to ...the location to which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name ...