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... read 104 If only part of the display is readable 105 Drivers 105 What Is a Driver 105 Identifying Drivers 105 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 106 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 108 Restoring Your Operating System 108 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 108 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 110 Using the Operating System CD 112...
... read 104 If only part of the display is readable 105 Drivers 105 What Is a Driver 105 Identifying Drivers 105 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 106 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 108 Restoring Your Operating System 108 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 108 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 110 Using the Operating System CD 112...
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...My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be available in certain countries. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 11 Readme files may be included...8226; Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 106) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your CD to provide last-minute updates about ...
...My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be available in certain countries. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 11 Readme files may be included...8226; Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 106) or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your CD to provide last-minute updates about ...
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...Utility from technicians; Find It Here • Solutions - support.dell.com from the icon in the taskbar. Upgrade information for your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (... hints • Frequently asked NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on page 88. • How to use Windows XP • How to view the appropriate support questions site. • Community - and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general ...
...Utility from technicians; Find It Here • Solutions - support.dell.com from the icon in the taskbar. Upgrade information for your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (... hints • Frequently asked NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on page 88. • How to use Windows XP • How to view the appropriate support questions site. • Community - and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general ...
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... on page 108. For more information, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the icon QuickSet in...
... on page 108. For more information, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the icon QuickSet in...
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...2 On the Where are the files and settings? NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com 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 ...Computer to the computer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you connect a printer to My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System CD?). screen, select the method you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with your settings and files...
...2 On the Where are the files and settings? NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com 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 ...Computer to the computer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you connect a printer to My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System CD?). screen, select the method you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with your settings and files...
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... connectors on the computer. See the documentation that came with your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then...
... connectors on the computer. See the documentation that came with your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then...
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... Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Before you change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference. Using the...press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on either the ...
... Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Before you change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference. Using the...press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on either the ...
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... spindle. When the Volume Meter is enabled, adjust the volume with another computer, you may need to install the drivers and software necessary to copy CDs, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is muted, you create CDs. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the audio output is optional and...
... spindle. When the Volume Meter is enabled, adjust the volume with another computer, you may need to install the drivers and software necessary to copy CDs, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is muted, you create CDs. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the audio output is optional and...
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... point to All Programs, and click PowerDVD to launch the Cyberlink PowerDVD program. 2 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click...
... point to All Programs, and click PowerDVD to launch the Cyberlink PowerDVD program. 2 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click...
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... the card orientation and try again. NOTICE: Use the ExpressCard configuration utility (click the icon in the taskbar) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is completely seated in the configuration utility, you could lose data. If the configuration program tells you to select ...card out. Press the latch and remove the card or blank. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you encounter too much resistance, do not stop it from functioning before you remove ...
... the card orientation and try again. NOTICE: Use the ExpressCard configuration utility (click the icon in the taskbar) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is completely seated in the configuration utility, you could lose data. If the configuration program tells you to select ...card out. Press the latch and remove the card or blank. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you encounter too much resistance, do not stop it from functioning before you remove ...
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Press the card in to release it is completely seated in the taskbar) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that it from the computer. To install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with the media memory card, if applicable. NOTICE: Use ... utility, you do not force the card. If you could lose data. The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
Press the card in to release it is completely seated in the taskbar) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that it from the computer. To install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with the media memory card, if applicable. NOTICE: Use ... utility, you do not force the card. If you could lose data. The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
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...name is already installed. The technical term for the broadband modem to stabilize. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell Support website at least 2 minutes for the name of your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation...the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on page 78. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network via wireless technology. Verify the type of ...
...name is already installed. The technical term for the broadband modem to stabilize. See "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell Support website at least 2 minutes for the name of your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation...the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on page 78. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network via wireless technology. Verify the type of ...
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...see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. See "Contacting Dell" on page 141. 1 Shut down your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). NOTE... If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on the computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and...
...see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. See "Contacting Dell" on page 141. 1 Shut down your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). NOTE... If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on the computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and...
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... the problem quickly. 86 Troubleshooting to start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Press any key to... Function Performs a quick test of your computer and try again. If you want to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Windows...
... the problem quickly. 86 Troubleshooting to start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Press any key to... Function Performs a quick test of your computer and try again. If you want to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Windows...
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... icon on the taskbar or from the Start menu, go to Dell Support Settings. 3 Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar or from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are completed, if you click, double-click, or right-click the icon. 4 When the tests are ...completed, close the Main Menu screen. If the Dell Support icon does not appear in the taskbar...
... icon on the taskbar or from the Start menu, go to Dell Support Settings. 3 Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar or from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are completed, if you click, double-click, or right-click the icon. 4 When the tests are ...completed, close the Main Menu screen. If the Dell Support icon does not appear in the taskbar...
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...THE Start MENU SCAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE - This feature takes advantage of the special processing in the Windows XP operating system environment. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be installed. ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR...BRIGHT - See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 141. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for assistance. CANNOT PLAY SOME MEDIA FILES - Click EagleVision to...
...THE Start MENU SCAN THE COMPUTER FOR SPYWARE - This feature takes advantage of the special processing in the Windows XP operating system environment. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be installed. ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR...BRIGHT - See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 141. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for assistance. CANNOT PLAY SOME MEDIA FILES - Click EagleVision to...
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C HECK T H E PRINTER DOCUMENTATION - UNLOCK THE SCANNER - R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N T E R DRIVER - See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. For a USB printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). ...
C HECK T H E PRINTER DOCUMENTATION - UNLOCK THE SCANNER - R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N T E R DRIVER - See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. For a USB printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). ...
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...DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - D I V E R - ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 85. Disconnect the mouse cable, check it with the speakers. No sound from integrated ...to eliminate distortion. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O) D R I S C O N N E C 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 - REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - Troubleshooting 103 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 106. Ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 22). See "Reinstalling...
...DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - D I V E R - ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 85. Disconnect the mouse cable, check it with the speakers. No sound from integrated ...to eliminate distortion. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O) D R I S C O N N E C 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 - REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - Troubleshooting 103 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 106. Ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 22). See "Reinstalling...
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... adapter, and turn on . ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - Press and the up- Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. 104 Troubleshooting R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H PAD D R I C A L O U T L E T - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to read A DJUST T H E BRIGHTNESS - CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - or down the computer...
... adapter, and turn on . ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - Press and the up- Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. 104 Troubleshooting R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H PAD D R I C A L O U T L E T - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to read A DJUST T H E BRIGHTNESS - CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - or down the computer...
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...message appears, see "Error Messages" on page 141. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. See "Contacting Dell" on page 91. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is the source of your operating system. Ensure that you are... and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you want to you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. Contact Dell. Each device has its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer. All devices require...
...message appears, see "Error Messages" on page 141. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. See "Contacting Dell" on page 91. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is the source of your operating system. Ensure that you are... and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you want to you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. Contact Dell. Each device has its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer. All devices require...