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... to read 146 If only part of the display is readable 147 Drivers 147 What Is a Driver 147 Identifying Drivers 148 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 149 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems . . 152 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Operating System 153 Using Windows Vista System Restore 153 Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration...
... to read 146 If only part of the display is readable 147 Drivers 147 What Is a Driver 147 Identifying Drivers 148 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 149 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems . . 152 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Operating System 153 Using Windows Vista System Restore 153 Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration...
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...System" on your computer. Finding Information 21 After you can use it to restore your operating system. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. If you received operating system media with your computer, you... Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Operating System Installation Media - Your operating system...
...System" on your computer. Finding Information 21 After you can use it to restore your operating system. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. If you received operating system media with your computer, you... Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Operating System Installation Media - Your operating system...
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... with the printer for transferring your new computer. Follow the instructions on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer... 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 For technical assistance, refer to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in progress.
... with the printer for transferring your new computer. Follow the instructions on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer... 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 For technical assistance, refer to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in progress.
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...) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help you install the printer driver: If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel, then follow these steps: a Click Start→ Printers and Faxes. 3 Turn on the...
...) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help you install the printer driver: If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel, then follow these steps: a Click Start→ Printers and Faxes. 3 Turn on the...
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...to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of images on the screen by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. If you want to change the appearance of text ... To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick...
...to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of images on the screen by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision impairments. If you want to change the appearance of text ... To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick...
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... wireless network card. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. For information on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software ...wireless configuration utilities may manage your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system To determine which wireless configuration utility is managing your computer to get more information about how to...
... wireless network card. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. For information on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software ...wireless configuration utilities may manage your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system To determine which wireless configuration utility is managing your computer to get more information about how to...
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...Dell" on page 199. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be powered down completely. - When the DELL...™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell...your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of the ...until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Press and hold the...Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see "Contacting Dell...write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see a message stating that failed, press...
...Dell" on page 199. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be powered down completely. - When the DELL...™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell...your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of the ...until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Press and hold the...Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see "Contacting Dell...write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see a message stating that failed, press...
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...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, and then close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. If multiple versions are listed, select... the version appropriate for extended periods of time. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut...
...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, and then close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. If multiple versions are listed, select... the version appropriate for extended periods of time. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut...
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.... • Verify that the program is compatible with spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program....CONTAIN SCENES THAT ARE TOO D A R K O R TOO BRIGHT - You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, ...
.... • Verify that the program is compatible with spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program....CONTAIN SCENES THAT ARE TOO D A R K O R TOO BRIGHT - You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, ...
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...the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 198 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the lower-right corner...M E U S I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If the scanner is not muted.
...the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 198 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the lower-right corner...M E U S I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If the scanner is not muted.
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...115. Turn off . R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - A D J U S T T H E W I C S - Ensure that the volume is turned up . Check that you have been listening to your screen. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N - R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - If you have not incorrectly stored the...the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Ensure that the headphone cable is placed correctly with another device, such as a lamp. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. NOTE: The volume control...
...115. Turn off . R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - A D J U S T T H E W I C S - Ensure that the volume is turned up . Check that you have been listening to your screen. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N - R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - If you have not incorrectly stored the...the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Ensure that the headphone cable is placed correctly with another device, such as a lamp. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. NOTE: The volume control...
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...in the Pointing Devices test group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→... R O L L E R - If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it . Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the...mouse may be defective. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it and connect the mouse ...
...in the Pointing Devices test group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→... R O L L E R - If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it . Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the...mouse may be defective. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it and connect the mouse ...
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... defective. All devices require a driver program. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Click the area you still have a display problem, but the display is a program that use the device. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is not completely blank, run the Video device group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 115, then...
... defective. All devices require a driver program. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Click the area you still have a display problem, but the display is a program that use the device. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is not completely blank, run the Video device group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 115, then...
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Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is next to the device name, you may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Windows...you experience a problem with your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Ensure that are an administrator on your administrator to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the device icon. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category...
Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is next to the device name, you may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Windows...you experience a problem with your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Ensure that are an administrator on your administrator to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the device icon. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category...
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... System Restore (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. If you are an administrator on page 153) to...
... System Restore (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. If you are an administrator on page 153) to...
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... not listed, then that are used by your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If it does not, start...
... not listed, then that are used by your computer are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If it does not, start...
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... name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files. Troubleshooting 151 Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→...
... name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files. Troubleshooting 151 Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→...
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... does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 149) to view the most ... will need to be reinstalled. 154 Troubleshooting NOTICE: Before you install a device driver, use System Restore. In the Get started with Windows section, click Show all open files and exit any open programs. Do not ...Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Back Up and Restore Center. 2 In the Tasks list, click Repair Windows using System Restore. 3 Click Continue in the User Account Control (UAC) dialog box asking for permission to run ...
... does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 149) to view the most ... will need to be reinstalled. 154 Troubleshooting NOTICE: Before you install a device driver, use System Restore. In the Get started with Windows section, click Show all open files and exit any open programs. Do not ...Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Back Up and Restore Center. 2 In the Tasks list, click Repair Windows using System Restore. 3 Click Continue in the User Account Control (UAC) dialog box asking for permission to run ...
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.... 10 When the restore operation is the first drive detected by the computer. To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media 156 Troubleshooting If you do not see the Advanced Boot Options menu, restart...menu will not appear on page 149). If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on the screen. NOTE: You must press ...
.... 10 When the restore operation is the first drive detected by the computer. To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media 156 Troubleshooting If you do not see the Advanced Boot Options menu, restart...menu will not appear on page 149). If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on the screen. NOTE: You must press ...
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... on your computer hard drive, a message appears stating that the partition was in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that you must log on as a local administrator. 2 In Microsoft Windows Explorer, go to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe. Troubleshooting 161 NOTE: If ... to the free space allocation on the hard drive. 6 Right-click Local Disk (C) in before you installed the new device driver (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 149). Click Quit, and then log on as indicated by the computer. recall it was not found. NOTE...
... on your computer hard drive, a message appears stating that the partition was in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that you must log on as a local administrator. 2 In Microsoft Windows Explorer, go to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe. Troubleshooting 161 NOTE: If ... to the free space allocation on the hard drive. 6 Right-click Local Disk (C) in before you installed the new device driver (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 149). Click Quit, and then log on as indicated by the computer. recall it was not found. NOTE...