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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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... with your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - For more information, see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 120. If you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to restore your computer. • Operating System Installation Media...
... with your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - For more information, see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 120. If you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to restore your computer. • Operating System Installation Media...
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..., 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 the following methods 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...
..., 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 the following methods 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...
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... 117 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 35 NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . Compare joule ratings to start the Add Printer Wizard. See the surge protector documentation for certain ... printer or Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer. 7 Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard. 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. Power Protection...
... 117 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 35 NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . Compare joule ratings to start the Add Printer Wizard. See the surge protector documentation for certain ... printer or Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer. 7 Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard. 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. Power Protection...
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...Dell...dell.com. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 48 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers..., which are available on the screen by adjusting display resolution. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to offer the best performance with vision impairments. These drivers... are designed to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of images on the Drivers... the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. You can benefit ...
...Dell...dell.com. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 48 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers..., which are available on the screen by adjusting display resolution. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to offer the best performance with vision impairments. These drivers... are designed to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of images on the Drivers... the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. You can benefit ...
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... NOTE: Your computer can take up appears near the network icon in the Windows notification area. Specific network names and configuration details vary. NOTE: If the software... the list and click Connect. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network. Dell cannot provide this information. Setting Up and Using Networks 77 Verify the type of the Network...a secure network, you turn on page 74. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. To connect to the network: 1 Click Start...
... NOTE: Your computer can take up appears near the network icon in the Windows notification area. Specific network names and configuration details vary. NOTE: If the software... the list and click Connect. This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network. Dell cannot provide this information. Setting Up and Using Networks 77 Verify the type of the Network...a secure network, you turn on page 74. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. To connect to the network: 1 Click Start...
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... the following two ways. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 164). See the documentation that is detected, the computer stops and beeps. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. to be powered down your computer and...failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that appear. • If a failure is known to ...
... the following two ways. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 164). See the documentation that is detected, the computer stops and beeps. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. to be powered down your computer and...failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that appear. • If a failure is known to ...
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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 the devices specified in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Upon restart, the computer boots ...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 wait until the boot device menu appears. 3 At the boot device menu, use ...
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 the devices specified in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Upon restart, the computer boots ...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 wait until the boot device menu appears. 3 At the boot device menu, use ...
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... provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT CONTAIN SCENES THAT ARE ...up advertisements, or you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. Troubleshooting 107 You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. Use an anti-virus program that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to...the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware.
... provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT CONTAIN SCENES THAT ARE ...up advertisements, or you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. Troubleshooting 107 You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. Use an anti-virus program that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to...the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware.
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... in the Product Information Guide. No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I O N - A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - 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 section, follow the...-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - ...
... in the Product Information Guide. No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I O N - A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - 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 section, follow the...-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - ...
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...testing it with the speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 87. 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 O N - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. If your speakers have been ...microphone and audio connectors" on page 22). TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I N T E R F E R E N C E - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 117. NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen. If you did not turn the player volume down...
...testing it with the speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 87. 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 O N - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. If your speakers have been ...microphone and audio connectors" on page 22). TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I N T E R F E R E N C E - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 117. NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen. If you did not turn the player volume down...
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... pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 114 Troubleshooting See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to power your computer. If the display is recommended that the system setup...
... pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 114 Troubleshooting See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to power your computer. If the display is recommended that the system setup...
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...an external monitor to you are not on page 164). NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may be defective. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Dell ships your computer to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer and ...the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Drivers What Is a Driver? If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate for your Microsoft Windows...
...an external monitor to you are not on page 164). NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may be defective. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Dell ships your computer to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer and ...the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Drivers What Is a Driver? If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate for your Microsoft Windows...
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...Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you installed the new driver. otherwise, contact your computer to the ...Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows...
...Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you installed the new driver. otherwise, contact your computer to the ...Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows...
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...When you see the documentation that came installed in your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to step 2. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is detecting hardware in your system window. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your computer ...might not be displayed. A message stating that you want to use your computer. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If this is your first time to reinstall and ...
...When you see the documentation that came installed in your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to step 2. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is detecting hardware in your system window. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your computer ...might not be displayed. A message stating that you want to use your computer. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If this is your first time to reinstall and ...
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.... Only)" on page 173) before continuing with your hardware manufacturer for information on Windows Vista support for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click Next... "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. For information about components installed on your computer, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 19. 1 After extracting the driver files to which you are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you must first enable the Consumer IR port in the Windows Vista...
.... Only)" on page 173) before continuing with your hardware manufacturer for information on Windows Vista support for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click Next... "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. For information about components installed on your computer, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 19. 1 After extracting the driver files to which you are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you must first enable the Consumer IR port in the Windows Vista...
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... view, so they may not apply if you install a device driver, use System Restore. System Restore does not monitor your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. To access the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center: • Click Start → Welcome Center. Under Tasks, click Create ...Start → All Programs → Maintenance → Back Up and Restore Center. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using System Restore. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files. Restoring the ...
... view, so they may not apply if you install a device driver, use System Restore. System Restore does not monitor your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. To access the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center: • Click Start → Welcome Center. Under Tasks, click Create ...Start → All Programs → Maintenance → Back Up and Restore Center. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using System Restore. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files. Restoring the ...
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... possibly affect programs that were installed during assembly of the computer. To reinstall Windows, you 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 the operating state it was in before you installed the...
... possibly affect programs that were installed during assembly of the computer. To reinstall Windows, you 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 the operating state it was in before you installed the...
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...hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities 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 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 page...
...hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities 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 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 page...
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... 19 video controller configuration determining what controller is installed, 19 volume adjusting, 113 W warranty information, 14 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 117 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 33 200 Index support contacting Dell, 164 support website, 16 System Restore, 120-121 system setup program commonly used options, 38 screens, ... a new computer, 33 traveling with the computer by air, 158 identification tag, 157 packing, 157 tips, 158 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 87 Hardware Troubleshooter, 119 restore computer to previous operating state, 120-121 U uninterruptible power supply.
... 19 video controller configuration determining what controller is installed, 19 volume adjusting, 113 W warranty information, 14 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 117 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 33 200 Index support contacting Dell, 164 support website, 16 System Restore, 120-121 system setup program commonly used options, 38 screens, ... a new computer, 33 traveling with the computer by air, 158 identification tag, 157 packing, 157 tips, 158 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 87 Hardware Troubleshooter, 119 restore computer to previous operating state, 120-121 U uninterruptible power supply.