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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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... use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. 18 Finding Information Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore... To reinstall your operating system, use it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - If you ordered. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to restore your operating system. For more information, see "Restoring Your Microsoft®...
... use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. 18 Finding Information Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore... To reinstall your operating system, use it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - If you ordered. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to restore your operating system. For more information, see "Restoring Your Microsoft®...
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... 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 install the toner or...
... 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 install the toner or...
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... devices. Disconnect the network cable from voltage spikes that came with your computer from the electrical outlet. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • ...documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 35 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.
... devices. Disconnect the network cable from voltage spikes that came with your computer from the electrical outlet. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • ...documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 35 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.
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... Using the Display To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by adjusting display resolution. These drivers are designed to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of text and change... 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 the left or right to the closest supported values.
... Using the Display To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by adjusting display resolution. These drivers are designed to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of text and change... 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 the left or right to the closest supported values.
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..., and then click Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. NOTE: If you select a secure network, you of wireless network card installed in the Windows notification area. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that .... This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. The software is connected to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Verify...
..., and then click Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing on the navigation bar at support.dell.com. NOTE: If you select a secure network, you of wireless network card installed in the Windows notification area. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you connect to a WLAN, ensure that .... This section provides general procedures for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. The software is connected to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Verify...
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...beeps. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see a message stating that appear. • If a failure is connected...came with your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure that is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Before attempting the following two ways. Press and hold the key while powering the computer on your computer ...
...beeps. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see a message stating that appear. • If a failure is connected...came with your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure that is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Before attempting the following two ways. Press and hold the key while powering the computer on your computer ...
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... appears, press immediately. and down for your Drivers and Utilities media, and then close the Main Menu window to the boot sequence specified in the system setup program. Upon restart, the computer boots according to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen...
... appears, press immediately. and down for your Drivers and Utilities media, and then close the Main Menu window to the boot sequence specified in the system setup program. Upon restart, the computer boots according to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen...
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...the operating system installed on page 164). C A N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A F I L E S - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to scan the computer and remove spyware. Licensed content is restricted. Click EagleVision to use a video enhancement... that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up...
...the operating system installed on page 164). C A N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A F I L E S - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to scan the computer and remove spyware. Licensed content is restricted. Click EagleVision to use a video enhancement... that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up...
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... scanner documentation for instructions. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Ensure that the volume is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. No sound from integrated speakers A D J U... S T T H E W I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for your scanner is not muted. See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. See "Reinstalling Drivers...
... scanner documentation for instructions. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Ensure that the volume is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. No sound from integrated speakers A D J U... S T T H E W I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for your scanner is not muted. See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. See "Reinstalling Drivers...
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... the lower-right corner of your screen. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 87. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 117. Ensure that the headphone cable is not muted. Ensure that the volume is turned up and...
... the lower-right corner of your screen. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 87. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 117. Ensure that the headphone cable is not muted. Ensure that the volume is turned up and...
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... affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it is recommended that...
... affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it is recommended that...
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... to you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may be defective. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your Microsoft Windows operating system. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that only its...
... to you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may be defective. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your Microsoft Windows operating system. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that only its...
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... and your computer might not work correctly. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to continue. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. If you installed the new driver. Scroll down the list of your administrator to the operating...
... and your computer might not work correctly. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to continue. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. If you installed the new driver. Scroll down the list of your administrator to the operating...
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... page 120) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your computer appears. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
... page 120) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your computer appears. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
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...Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Troubleshooting 119 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the system setup program (see "Determining Your Computer's Configuration" on page 117). NOTE: Windows Vista® is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to which you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver... tab, and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Install from...
...Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Troubleshooting 119 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the system setup program (see "Determining Your Computer's Configuration" on page 117). NOTE: Windows Vista® is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to which you are installing the driver. 5 Click Driver... tab, and then click Update Driver. 6 Click Install from...
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...driver, use System Restore. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, click Start → Help and Support. To access the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center: • Click Start → Welcome Center. Using Windows Vista System Restore The Windows operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your Dell... computer to the Windows Classic view. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they...
...driver, use System Restore. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, click Start → Help and Support. To access the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center: • Click Start → Welcome Center. Using Windows Vista System Restore The Windows operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your Dell... computer to the Windows Classic view. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they...
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... operating system, 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 correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Vista System Restore" on your operating system to return...
... operating system, 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 correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Vista System Restore" on your operating system to return...
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... hard drives from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page ...120 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 127. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Remove the four M3 x 3-mm ...
... hard drives from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page ...120 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 127. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Remove the four M3 x 3-mm ...
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...description, 23 transferring information to 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. See UPS UPS, 35 V video problems,... 114 video controller determining configuration, 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
...description, 23 transferring information to 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. See UPS UPS, 35 V video problems,... 114 video controller determining configuration, 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