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...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 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 150 Manually Reinstalling Drivers 151 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems . . 152 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista... Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 158 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 158 Starting System Restore 158 Using Dell™ PC Restore 159 Using the Operating System Media 161 10 Contents
...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 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 150 Manually Reinstalling Drivers 151 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems . . 152 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista... Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 158 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 158 Starting System Restore 158 Using Dell™ PC Restore 159 Using the Operating System Media 161 10 Contents
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... 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. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to your computer or advanced technical...
... 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. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities media to your computer or advanced technical...
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...• Community - the NSS utility. NSS is necessary for your country/region, and then click Drivers & Downloads. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - other Dell customers • Upgrades - If you reinstall the operating system on my computer configuration, product specifications... • Customer Care - Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Service call and order status, and warranty and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates To download Notebook System Software: •...
...• Community - the NSS utility. NSS is necessary for your country/region, and then click Drivers & Downloads. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - other Dell customers • Upgrades - If you reinstall the operating system on my computer configuration, product specifications... • Customer Care - Online discussion with support • Dell Technical Update Service - Service call and order status, and warranty and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates To download Notebook System Software: •...
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... Windows System Restore - To reinstall your operating system, use it to restore your computer. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you can use one of your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to...
... Windows System Restore - To reinstall your operating system, use it to restore your computer. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you can use one of your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to...
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... Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in certain countries. The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in progress. 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...
... Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in certain countries. The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in progress. 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...
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... relative effectiveness of damage. Compare joule ratings to start the Add Printer Wizard. A device with surge protection help you install the printer driver: If your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help prevent damage to start the Add Printer Wizard. 6 ... supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector.
... relative effectiveness of damage. Compare joule ratings to start the Add Printer Wizard. A device with surge protection help you install the printer driver: If your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help prevent damage to start the Add Printer Wizard. 6 ... supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector.
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... and Screen resolution. As you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of images on the screen. If you want to change the ...the slide bar to the left/right to the operating system your Dell-installed operating system. 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. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and ...
... and Screen resolution. As you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of images on the screen. If you want to change the ...the slide bar to the left/right to the operating system your Dell-installed operating system. 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. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and ...
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...CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a slot. For some latches, you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. 1 1 release button Using ExpressCards 95..., and then a second time to use the media that came with the ExpressCard. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Press the latch and remove the card or blank. Save a blank to pop the card out.
...CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a slot. For some latches, you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. Blanks protect unused slots from dust and other particles. 1 1 release button Using ExpressCards 95..., and then a second time to use the media that came with the ExpressCard. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Press the latch and remove the card or blank. Save a blank to pop the card out.
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... completely seated in its connector. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you could lose data. If you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the procedures in this section, follow...
... completely seated in its connector. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Removing a Memory Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you could lose data. If you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the procedures in this section, follow...
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Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your computer to a WLAN. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on page 101 for more information, the Windows ... To→ Manage wireless networks. 2 Double-click a profile to a wireless network in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card that name on page 101. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure...
Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your computer to a WLAN. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on page 101 for more information, the Windows ... To→ Manage wireless networks. 2 Double-click a profile to a wireless network in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Verify the type of wireless network card that name on page 101. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure...
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... Program" on page 213). Troubleshooting 115 Enter the system setup program, review your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on Dell computers. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you want to test displays in the system setup program and is located on a hidden...
... Program" on page 213). Troubleshooting 115 Enter the system setup program, review your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on Dell computers. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you want to test displays in the system setup program and is located on a hidden...
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...NOTE: If you see a message stating that is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: Before attempting the following two ways. Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions... that failed, press . • If failures are detected, the computer stops and beeps. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; to continue to wait...
...NOTE: If you see a message stating that is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: Before attempting the following two ways. Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions... that failed, press . • If failures are detected, the computer stops and beeps. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; to continue to wait...
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...appropriate for extended periods of time. then, shut down -arrow keys to start -up - 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 highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and ...; NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on 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 the boot sequence specified in the system setup program.
...appropriate for extended periods of time. then, shut down -arrow keys to start -up - 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 highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and ...; NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on 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 the boot sequence specified in the system setup program.
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... hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much more are available under Drivers & Downloads Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your Service Tag, additional details about the Dell Support Center and its Service Tag, Express Service code, and warranty expiration details. Computers purchased...
... hardware, network addresses, modem specifications, installed security software, and much more are available under Drivers & Downloads Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your Service Tag, additional details about the Dell Support Center and its Service Tag, Express Service code, and warranty expiration details. Computers purchased...
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... to use a video enhancement technology that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to run the software. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program is restricted. Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. C A N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A F I L E S - If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop...
... to use a video enhancement technology that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to run the software. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program is restricted. Use an anti-virus program that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. C A N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A F I L E S - If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop...
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...→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Troubleshooting 143 See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 200 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the lower-right corner of...
...→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Troubleshooting 143 See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 200 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the lower-right corner of...
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... Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - If you have not incorrectly stored the remote control into the headphone connector (see "ExpressCard slot" on page ... fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the receiver. 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 - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. A D J U S T T H E W I C S - Check that the battery is underneath the touch pad of your screen. Ensure that the sound is working by testing it...
... Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - If you have not incorrectly stored the remote control into the headphone connector (see "ExpressCard slot" on page ... fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the receiver. 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 - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 149. A D J U S T T H E W I C S - Check that the battery is underneath the touch pad of your screen. Ensure that the sound is working by testing it...
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... without making any setting adjustments). Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. Troubleshooting 145 Windows XP: 1 Click Start...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 115. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3...
... without making any setting adjustments). Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. Troubleshooting 145 Windows XP: 1 Click Start...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 115. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3...
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... between the device and any other programs that controls a device such as needed. Drivers What Is a Driver? 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 201). Contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust...
... between the device and any other programs that controls a device such as needed. Drivers What Is a Driver? 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 201). Contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust...
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... and Maintenance, and click System. 3 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. Dell ships your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device, identify whether the driver is needed. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system.
... and Maintenance, and click System. 3 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. Dell ships your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device, identify whether the driver is needed. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system.