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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 ... the display is blank 114 If the display is difficult to read 115 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...
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 ... the display is blank 114 If the display is difficult to read 115 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...
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... page 87). You can be included on your Drivers and Utilities media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 117) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Find It Here ...• A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. NOTE:...
... page 87). You can be included on your Drivers and Utilities media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 117) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Find It Here ...• A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. NOTE:...
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... specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Find It Here • Solutions - Upgrade information for your selections. 16 Finding Information Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your operating system and support for your region or business courses, and...
... specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Find It Here • Solutions - Upgrade information for your selections. 16 Finding Information Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, online NOTE: Select your operating system and support for your region or business courses, and...
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... Restore - For more information, see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your computer. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. 18 Finding Information Your operating system product key label is already installed on...: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. • Operating System Installation Media - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to...
... Restore - For more information, see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your computer. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. 18 Finding Information Your operating system product key label is already installed on...: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. • Operating System Installation Media - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to...
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... in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. 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 another: • E-mail...
... in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. 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 another: • E-mail...
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... power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for certain types of different devices. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. A device with a higher joule...
... power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for certain types of different devices. NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. When lightning occurs in the Add Printer Wizard. A device with a higher joule...
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...display resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. 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...: 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 Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or via the web at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must...
...display resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. 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...: 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 Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) or via the web at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must...
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.... To install an ExpressCard: 1 Hold the card with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the card. If you begin any of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot. Installing an... into the slot until the card is completely seated in the Product Information Guide. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If card orientation is running. This action will damage express card reader.
.... To install an ExpressCard: 1 Hold the card with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the card. If you begin any of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot. Installing an... into the slot until the card is completely seated in the Product Information Guide. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If card orientation is running. This action will damage express card reader.
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... memory card reader. NOTE: If you to release it is completely seated in its connector. Press the card into the slot to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is partially...
... memory card reader. NOTE: If you to release it is completely seated in its connector. Press the card into the slot to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the top side of the card facing up. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is partially...
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Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your wireless network card. The software is connected to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. NOTE: If the software is ... instructions do not apply to that you selected, the same pop-up appears near the network icon in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell™ Support website at the top of the wireless network that network. Specific network names and configuration details vary. When you turn on your computer...
Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for your wireless network card. The software is connected to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. NOTE: If the software is ... instructions do not apply to that you selected, the same pop-up appears near the network icon in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on the Dell™ Support website at the top of the wireless network that network. Specific network names and configuration details vary. When you turn on your computer...
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... this section, follow the safety instructions in the system setup program and is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 13). Troubleshooting 87 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print... software and hardware updates for your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. To enroll for content, format, and how frequently you want to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. It is free and can be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to test...
... this section, follow the safety instructions in the system setup program and is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 13). Troubleshooting 87 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you print... software and hardware updates for your Drivers and Utilities media (see "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. To enroll for content, format, and how frequently you want to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. It is free and can be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to test...
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... press ; to continue to wait until you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; See ...press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to retest the ...
... press ; to continue to wait until you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; See ...press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to retest the ...
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... Main Menu, select the test you want to run. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 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 then ...press . and down-arrow keys to start -up, the computer boots according to exit the Dell Diagnostics and ...
... Main Menu, select the test you want to run. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 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 then ...press . and down-arrow keys to start -up, the computer boots according to exit the Dell Diagnostics and ...
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... your warranty, ordering accessories and details about installing recommended drivers and downloads. This utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans for remote, real-time, technical support • Dell support contact information including e-mail and online chat addresses... specific to your computer are given to Dell to access the following functions: • Check your computing environment. When permissions are available under Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's...
... your warranty, ordering accessories and details about installing recommended drivers and downloads. This utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans for remote, real-time, technical support • Dell support contact information including e-mail and online chat addresses... specific to your computer are given to Dell to access the following functions: • Check your computing environment. When permissions are available under Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's...
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... if you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 164). Troubleshooting 107 ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT CONTAIN SCENES...
... if you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 164). Troubleshooting 107 ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT CONTAIN SCENES...
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.... C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I V E R - Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to eliminate distortion. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 163 as you need technical assistance for cable connection information. • Ensure that your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. See the...
.... C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I V E R - Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to eliminate distortion. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 163 as you need technical assistance for cable connection information. • Ensure that your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. See the...
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... that the sound is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to check for interference. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 87. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is not muted...Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings, as a lamp. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 117. Ensure that you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to MP3 songs, ensure that the headphone cable is...
... that the sound is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to check for interference. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 87. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is not muted...Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings, as a lamp. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 117. Ensure that you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to MP3 songs, ensure that the headphone cable is...
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...mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a program that the system setup program lists the ... mouse directly to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 117. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 163 as you attach an external monitor to the computer. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L...
...mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a program that the system setup program lists the ... mouse directly to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 117. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 163 as you attach an external monitor to the computer. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L...
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... controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you with your computer. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. 116 Troubleshooting A driver is needed. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then...
... controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you with your computer. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. 116 Troubleshooting A driver is needed. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor, and then...
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... and your administrator to continue. Troubleshooting 117 If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) next to return your computer might not work correctly. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. If an exclamation point is the source of...
... and your administrator to continue. Troubleshooting 117 If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) next to return your computer might not work correctly. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. If an exclamation point is the source of...