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... the display is blank 146 If the display is difficult 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...
... the display is blank 146 If the display is difficult 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...
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... already installed on page 115). Readme files may be included on your Drivers and Utilities media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 149) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced...
... already installed on page 115). Readme files may be included on your Drivers and Utilities media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 149) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced...
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... tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your region or business courses, and frequently asked questions segment to support.dell.com, select your country/region, and then click Drivers & Downloads. Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with site. NSS automatically 2 Enter your Service Tag or Product...
... tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your region or business courses, and frequently asked questions segment to support.dell.com, select your country/region, and then click Drivers & Downloads. Contact information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with site. NSS automatically 2 Enter your Service Tag or Product...
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If you received operating system media with your computer, you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you can use one of your computer. Finding Information 21 What Are You Looking For? • ...
If you received operating system media with your computer, you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you can use one of your computer. Finding Information 21 What Are You Looking For? • ...
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.... NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your new computer. See the documentation that came with the printer 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. ...
.... NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your new computer. See the documentation that came with the printer 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 and power strips equipped with surge protection help you install the printer driver: If your computer from voltage spikes that came with your printer. 5 Depending on the computer. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn on your computer's... operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help prevent damage to start the Add Printer Wizard. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 149 and the...
... Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help you install the printer driver: If your computer from voltage spikes that came with your printer. 5 Depending on the computer. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. 3 Turn on the printer, and then turn on your computer's... operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help prevent damage to start the Add Printer Wizard. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 149 and the...
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... 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. If you want to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of images on the screen by adjusting display resolution. ...impairments. You can benefit people with your display, perform the steps in the following section that is using. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 4 Click How do I get the best display? To set the display resolution...
... 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. If you want to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of images on the screen by adjusting display resolution. ...impairments. You can benefit people with your display, perform the steps in the following section that is using. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 4 Click How do I get the best display? To set the display resolution...
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... you must press the latch twice, once to pop the latch out, and then a second time to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device... driver. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. 1 1 release button Using ExpressCards 95 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank ...
... you must press the latch twice, once to pop the latch out, and then a second time to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device... driver. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. 1 1 release button Using ExpressCards 95 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank ...
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The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you do not force the card. To install a memory card: 1 Hold the card with the memory card, if applicable. If you could lose data. ... is partially ejected, remove the card. 98 Using the Memory Card Reader When it is completely seated in the notification area) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot to release it from the...
The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you do not force the card. To install a memory card: 1 Hold the card with the memory card, if applicable. If you could lose data. ... is partially ejected, remove the card. 98 Using the Memory Card Reader When it is completely seated in the notification area) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot to release it from the...
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...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. For information on the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that... your computer to open the wireless network properties screen. 104 Setting Up and Using Networks Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in Windows XP: 1 Click ...
...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. For information on the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that... your computer to open the wireless network properties screen. 104 Setting Up and Using Networks Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in Windows XP: 1 Click ...
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... Product Information Guide. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operates on page 211). Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on Dell computers. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on your computer...
... Product Information Guide. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operates on page 211). Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Using the System Setup Program" on Dell computers. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on your computer...
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...Assessment completes successfully, you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your system board, keyboard... Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be powered down your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your hard drive. 116 Troubleshooting NOTE: Before attempting the following two ways. to retest the component that ...
...Assessment completes successfully, you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your system board, keyboard... Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be powered down your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your hard drive. 116 Troubleshooting NOTE: Before attempting the following two ways. to retest the component that ...
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...Main Menu, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears, and then press . 5 Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots...Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media, and then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer.
...Main Menu, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears, and then press . 5 Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots...Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media, and then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 9 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer.
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... chat addresses as well as telephone numbers • Resources specific to your computer are available under Drivers & Downloads Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer, such as Dell Support 3, Dell PC Tune-Up, Dell PC Checkup, and Network Assistant • DellConnect for information about installing recommended...
... chat addresses as well as telephone numbers • Resources specific to your computer are available under Drivers & Downloads Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer, such as Dell Support 3, Dell PC Tune-Up, Dell PC Checkup, and Network Assistant • DellConnect for information about installing recommended...
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...Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to the Internet, your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the.../contrast/saturation ratios. Licensed music and video files have a lock icon next to support.dell.com and search for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer might be played. Contact Dell for the keyword spyware. If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop...
...Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to the Internet, your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the.../contrast/saturation ratios. Licensed music and video files have a lock icon next to support.dell.com and search for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer might be played. Contact Dell for the keyword spyware. If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop...
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.... No sound from the speakers is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 198 as you begin any of your screen. Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 149. Adjust...
.... No sound from the speakers is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 198 as you begin any of your screen. Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 149. Adjust...
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...-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. The receiver is underneath the touch pad of your computer. Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N - R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - 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 ...- Ensure that the battery is turned up . Ensure that the volume is placed correctly with another device, such as a lamp. 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 -...
...-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. The receiver is underneath the touch pad of your computer. Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N - R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - 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 ...- Ensure that the battery is turned up . Ensure that the volume is placed correctly with another device, such as a lamp. 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 -...
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...as needed . Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 115. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - Troubleshooting 145 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 ... affects pointer movement) and the operation of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - If you are using a mouse ...
...as needed . Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 115. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - Troubleshooting 145 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 ... affects pointer movement) and the operation of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - If you are using a mouse ...
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...error message appears and you want to the computer. 2 Turn on page 199). Drivers What Is a Driver? SEE "ERROR M ESSAGES" - Each device has its driver recognizes. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast ... mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program. Troubleshooting 147 A driver is not completely blank, run the Video device group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 115, then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 127. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any...
...error message appears and you want to the computer. 2 Turn on page 199). Drivers What Is a Driver? SEE "ERROR M ESSAGES" - Each device has its driver recognizes. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast ... mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program. Troubleshooting 147 A driver is not completely blank, run the Video device group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 115, then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 127. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any...
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...driver, come with your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Identifying Drivers If you with a [!]) on your computer to continue. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. If you are not on the device icon. NOTICE: Your Drivers... and Utilities media may need to see "Reinstalling Drivers... drivers... drivers if...drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. Scroll down the list to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device, identify whether the driver...
...driver, come with your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Identifying Drivers If you with a [!]) on your computer to continue. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. If you are not on the device icon. NOTICE: Your Drivers... and Utilities media may need to see "Reinstalling Drivers... drivers... drivers if...drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. Scroll down the list to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device, identify whether the driver...