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...is readable 135 Drivers 135 What Is a Driver 135 Identifying Drivers 136 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 136 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows... Vista™ Operating Systems 139 Restoring Your Operating System 140 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 141 Starting System Restore 141 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell...
...is readable 135 Drivers 135 What Is a Driver 135 Identifying Drivers 136 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 136 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows... Vista™ Operating Systems 139 Restoring Your Operating System 140 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 141 Starting System Restore 141 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell...
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... technicians or experienced users. Finding Information 13 What Are You Looking For? NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 136), to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107), or to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer...
... technicians or experienced users. Finding Information 13 What Are You Looking For? NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 136), to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107), or to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer...
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... memory module cover at the bottom of the system. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates Finding Information 15 What Are You Looking For...? • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here The label is Windows XP, this label might look different. Upgrade information for ...
... memory module cover at the bottom of the system. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates Finding Information 15 What Are You Looking For...? • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here The label is Windows XP, this label might look different. Upgrade information for ...
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... software automatically detects your computer and operating 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or Product Type and Product Model, and click Go. 3 Scroll to personalize my desktop Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→Help... page 111. • How to use Windows XP or Windows Vista™ • How to work with programs and files • How to System and Configuration Utilities→Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. may vary depending...
... software automatically detects your computer and operating 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or Product Type and Product Model, and click Go. 3 Scroll to personalize my desktop Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→Help... page 111. • How to use Windows XP or Windows Vista™ • How to work with programs and files • How to System and Configuration Utilities→Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. may vary depending...
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... For? To reinstall your computer. Find It Here • Information on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to change the LED colors for the zones, play various LED effects (like strobe lights, breathing lights, rotating lights... varies based on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. • How to reinstall drivers for select music players Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your Owner's Manual...
... For? To reinstall your computer. Find It Here • Information on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to change the LED colors for the zones, play various LED effects (like strobe lights, breathing lights, rotating lights... varies based on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. • How to reinstall drivers for select music players Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your Owner's Manual...
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... connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with your computer 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. Setting Up Your Computer 35 The USB connectors...
... connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with your computer 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. Setting Up Your Computer 35 The USB connectors...
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...; operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Network→Add a printer to help you install the printer driver: If your printer. 36 Setting Up Your Computer See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the...
...; operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Network→Add a printer to help you install the printer driver: If your printer. 36 Setting Up Your Computer See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the...
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..., the image may appear blurry or text may be installed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the operating system your Dell-installed operating system. If you choose a resolution or color palette that corresponds to offer ...the best performance with vision impairments. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for Color quality and Screen resolution. As you need to the closest supported values. Microsoft® Windows® XP...
..., the image may appear blurry or text may be installed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the operating system your Dell-installed operating system. If you choose a resolution or color palette that corresponds to offer ...the best performance with vision impairments. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for Color quality and Screen resolution. As you need to the closest supported values. Microsoft® Windows® XP...
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...on the screen by your display, perform the steps in the following section that is using. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the previous settings if needed. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for further instructions. ... display resolution. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to appear larger and can change the resolution to the operating system your Dell-installed operating system. Windows Vista™ 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization...
...on the screen by your display, perform the steps in the following section that is using. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the previous settings if needed. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for further instructions. ... display resolution. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to appear larger and can change the resolution to the operating system your Dell-installed operating system. Windows Vista™ 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization...
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Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. Press the latch and remove the card or blank. Blanks protect unused slots from ... out, and then a second time to use the media that came with the ExpressCard. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
Removing an ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. Press the latch and remove the card or blank. Blanks protect unused slots from ... out, and then a second time to use the media that came with the ExpressCard. The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
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... Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the configuration utility, you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the memory card, if applicable. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device...
... Blank CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the configuration utility, you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the memory card, if applicable. The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device...
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... networking instructions do not apply to your network from the list and click Connect. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer... a network (for connecting your computer within the range of the wireless network that name on to your computer to a WLAN. Dell cannot provide this information. This section provides general procedures for connecting to prepare for which your wireless network card. To connect to the...
... networking instructions do not apply to your network from the list and click Connect. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in your computer... a network (for connecting your computer within the range of the wireless network that name on to your computer to a WLAN. Dell cannot provide this information. This section provides general procedures for connecting to prepare for which your wireless network card. To connect to the...
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...Before you begin any of software and hardware updates for your Drivers and Utilities media (see "System Setup Screens" on page 13). NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on page 123 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin . Enter system setup, review your ...print these procedures before you receive notifications. Troubleshooting 107 When to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. To enroll for technical assistance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your computer. The service is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 180).
...Before you begin any of software and hardware updates for your Drivers and Utilities media (see "System Setup Screens" on page 13). NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on page 123 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin . Enter system setup, review your ...print these procedures before you receive notifications. Troubleshooting 107 When to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. To enroll for technical assistance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your computer. The service is active (see "Drivers and Utilities Media" on page 180).
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...that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. to continue to the next test, press ; If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully.... 108 Troubleshooting The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see...
...that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. to continue to the next test, press ; If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully.... 108 Troubleshooting The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see...
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...versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 8 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears, and then press . 6 Type 1... from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer....
...versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 8 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 7 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears, and then press . 6 Type 1... from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down and restart the computer....
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Contact Dell for the keyword spyware. 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 ...; Ensure that the program is digital content that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to support.dell.com and search for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that your program may require an upgrade) to it. C A N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A F I L E S...
Contact Dell for the keyword spyware. 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 ...; Ensure that the program is digital content that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to support.dell.com and search for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that your program may require an upgrade) to it. C A N N O T P L A Y S O M E M E D I A F I L E S...
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... and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 136. If the scanner is not muted. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 169 as you begin any of your screen. Windows XP 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your speakers have...
... and Speaker Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 136. If the scanner is not muted. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 169 as you begin any of your screen. Windows XP 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your speakers have...
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... been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that the headphone cable is working by testing it and connect the mouse directly to the headphone connector. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I N T E R F E R E N C E - EL I M I N A T E P O ... corner of your screen. No sound from the speakers is not muted. R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - A D J U S T T H E W I O N - If you... H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Windows XP 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Mouse. 2 Try adjusting the settings. See "Reinstalling...
... been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that the headphone cable is working by testing it and connect the mouse directly to the headphone connector. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I N T E R F E R E N C E - EL I M I N A T E P O ... corner of your screen. No sound from the speakers is not muted. R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - A D J U S T T H E W I O N - If you... H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Windows XP 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Mouse. 2 Try adjusting the settings. See "Reinstalling...
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... 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 - To test the 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 169 as a lamp. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Ensure that the system setup program lists the correct device for the pointing device option... Checklist" on page 107. If the display is blank NOTE: If you attach an external monitor to power your computer. Troubleshooting 133 See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer.
... 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 - To test the 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 169 as a lamp. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Ensure that the system setup program lists the correct device for the pointing device option... Checklist" on page 107. If the display is blank NOTE: If you attach an external monitor to power your computer. Troubleshooting 133 See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer.
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... are installing software appropriate for operating systems that you with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may be defective. Troubleshooting 135 All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your computer to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness...
... are installing software appropriate for operating systems that you with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may be defective. Troubleshooting 135 All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your computer to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness...