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Dell MediaDirect problems 106 Other software problems 107 Memory Problems 108 Network Problems 108 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 109 Power Problems 110 Printer ... If only part of the display is readable 116 Drivers 116 What Is a Driver 116 Identifying Drivers 117 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 117 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 119 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 120 Using Windows Vista System Restore 121 Using the Operating System Media...
Dell MediaDirect problems 106 Other software problems 107 Memory Problems 108 Network Problems 108 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 109 Power Problems 110 Printer ... If only part of the display is readable 116 Drivers 116 What Is a Driver 116 Identifying Drivers 117 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 117 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 119 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 120 Using Windows Vista System Restore 121 Using the Operating System Media...
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... reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use one of your operating system. For more information, see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC...
... reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use one of your operating system. For more information, see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC...
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...dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Transferring Information to a New Computer You can transfer the following types of data from one computer to another: • E-mail ...messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers • Connect the printer to the computer • Load paper and ...
...dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Transferring Information to a New Computer You can transfer the following types of data from one computer to another: • E-mail ...messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following methods for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers • Connect the printer to the computer • Load paper and ...
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... Bluetooth printer. 7 Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty...
... Bluetooth printer. 7 Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty...
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...must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. You can benefit people with your display: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to ... increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by adjusting display resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 48 Using the Display In contrast,...
...must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. You can benefit people with your display: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to ... increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by adjusting display resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 48 Using the Display In contrast,...
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... for connecting to a network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. To connect to the network... the list and click Connect. Thereafter, whenever you log on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. Dell cannot provide this information. Setting Up and Using Networks 77 NOTE: If the software is... computer to a WLAN. The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the Windows notification area. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with Bluetooth...
... for connecting to a network. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. To connect to the network... the list and click Connect. Thereafter, whenever you log on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. Dell cannot provide this information. Setting Up and Using Networks 77 NOTE: If the software is... computer to a WLAN. The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the Windows notification area. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with Bluetooth...
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...error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) ...computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of ... found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot... Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell ...DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. - Select Diagnostics from the Drivers... and Utilities media. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell...
...error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) ...computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of ... found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot... Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell ...DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. - Select Diagnostics from the Drivers... and Utilities media. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell...
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... keyboard failure, press and release the key in even intervals until you want to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: Write down for your Drivers and Utilities media, and then close the Main Menu window to run. Troubleshooting 89 Upon restart, the computer boots according to wait until the boot...
... keyboard failure, press and release the key in even intervals until you want to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: Write down for your Drivers and Utilities media, and then close the Main Menu window to run. Troubleshooting 89 Upon restart, the computer boots according to wait until the boot...
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... files have a lock icon next to it. Click EagleVision to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Other software problems... START MENU S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to support.dell.com and search for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that the program is restricted. If you are experiencing slow...
... files have a lock icon next to it. Click EagleVision to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Other software problems... START MENU S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to support.dell.com and search for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that the program is restricted. If you are experiencing slow...
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...CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for your scanner is unlocked. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 117.... Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 163 as you complete these checks. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this...
...CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for your scanner is unlocked. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. Sound and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 117.... Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 163 as you complete these checks. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this...
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D I O DRIVER - Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with the speakers. Turn off . R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D 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 - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems ... when headphones are connected to eliminate distortion. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 87. R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I O N - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 117. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. No sound from the speakers is not muted...
D I O DRIVER - Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with the speakers. Turn off . R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D 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 - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems ... when headphones are connected to eliminate distortion. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 87. R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I O N - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 117. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. No sound from the speakers is not muted...
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... are using the AC adapter, and then turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and... - C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I V E R - 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 - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 87. If the display is recommended that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the... movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 117.
... are using the AC adapter, and then turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and... - C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I V E R - 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 - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 87. If the display is recommended that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the... movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 117.
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... systems that you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer and connect an external monitor to you with your Microsoft Windows operating system. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may be defective. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls...
... systems that you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer and connect an external monitor to you with your Microsoft Windows operating system. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may be defective. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls...
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... enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell computers. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you installed the new driver. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your administrator to the device name, you install drivers obtained from other sources, your problem and, if necessary...
... enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Dell computers. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you installed the new driver. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your administrator to the device name, you install drivers obtained from other sources, your problem and, if necessary...
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...If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that are used by your operating system. 118 Troubleshooting Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore...does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your system window. 6 Click the driver that driver is not listed, then that you want to step 2. If a particular driver is not required by your computer appears....
...If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that are used by your operating system. 118 Troubleshooting Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore...does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your system window. 6 Click the driver that driver is not listed, then that you want to step 2. If a particular driver is not required by your computer appears....
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... information about components installed on your computer, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 19. 1 After extracting the driver files to which you must first enable the Consumer IR port in the system setup program (see "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in...to the location to your hard drive, as described in the Windows Vista® Operating System If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is a new operating system, so drivers or applications that support certain devices may not yet be available....
... information about components installed on your computer, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 19. 1 After extracting the driver files to which you must first enable the Consumer IR port in the system setup program (see "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in...to the location to your hard drive, as described in the Windows Vista® Operating System If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is a new operating system, so drivers or applications that support certain devices may not yet be available....
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... does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using System Restore. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. Troubleshooting 121 To access the Windows Help and Support Center, click Start → Help...
... does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using System Restore. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. Troubleshooting 121 To access the Windows Help and Support Center, click Start → Help...
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... need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Vista System Restore" on page 121). Reinstalling Windows Vista The reinstallation process can...
... need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Vista System Restore" on page 121). Reinstalling Windows Vista The reinstallation process can...
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... drives from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from the bay. 3 NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 120 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the new... You Begin" on page 127. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws and slide the hard drive away from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 117).
... drives from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from the bay. 3 NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 120 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the new... You Begin" on page 127. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws and slide the hard drive away from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 117).
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...drive. 4 Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 120). 5 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Adding and Replacing Parts... you may be damaged in its packaging. Save the original packaging for your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 117). Otherwise, the hard drive may damage the connector. 2...
...drive. 4 Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 120). 5 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell in transit. 2 1 1 foam packaging 2 hard drive Adding and Replacing Parts... you may be damaged in its packaging. Save the original packaging for your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 117). Otherwise, the hard drive may damage the connector. 2...