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... 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 Factory Image...
... 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 Factory Image...
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..., online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates Finding Information 15 support.dell.com tips, articles from ... and support - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - NOTE: As an increased security measure,the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion ...or "hole" to view the appropriate support site. • Community - What Are You Looking For? • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here The label is Windows XP...
..., online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates Finding Information 15 support.dell.com tips, articles from ... and support - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - NOTE: As an increased security measure,the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion ...or "hole" to view the appropriate support site. • Community - What Are You Looking For? • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here The label is Windows XP...
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...topics, and general health of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is necessary for your computer, you reinstall the operating system for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on 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. NSS is an automated ...
...topics, and general health of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is necessary for your computer, you reinstall the operating system for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on 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. NSS is an automated ...
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See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 140 in your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media 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 computer. Find It Here ...devices that came with your DVD varies based on your computer. After you ordered. The taskbar is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar, and select Help. Finding Information 17 What Are You Looking For? Your operating system product key label is already ...
See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 140 in your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media 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 computer. Find It Here ...devices that came with your DVD varies based on your computer. After you ordered. The taskbar is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar, and select Help. Finding Information 17 What Are You Looking For? Your operating system product key label is already ...
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... Utilities" on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 2 USB connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the... computer. 4 Depending on page 136 and the documentation that came with your computer is running the Windows Vista™ 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
... Utilities" on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to start the Add Printer Wizard. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 2 USB connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the... computer. 4 Depending on page 136 and the documentation that came with your computer is running the Windows Vista™ 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
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...contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can benefit people with your display, perform the steps in the following ... one not supported by adjusting display resolution. If you choose a resolution or color palette that corresponds to the closest supported values. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click the...
...contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to appear larger and can benefit people with your display, perform the steps in the following ... one not supported by adjusting display resolution. If you choose a resolution or color palette that corresponds to the closest supported values. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click the...
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... steps in the following section that is using. If you change back to the previous settings if needed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 4 Click How do I get the best display? Using the Display 41 Before...that corresponds to appear larger and can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen. Windows Vista™ 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings...
... steps in the following section that is using. If you change back to the previous settings if needed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 4 Click How do I get the best display? Using the Display 41 Before...that corresponds to appear larger and can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen. Windows Vista™ 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings...
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... security settings are unique to a WLAN. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your computer to your network from the list and click Connect. When you ...more information about how to prepare for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Dell cannot provide this information. This section provides general procedures for which your computer ...the type of the wireless network connection. The software is detected in the Windows notification area. Thereafter, whenever you have followed the instructions in your computer and...
... security settings are unique to a WLAN. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting your computer to your network from the list and click Connect. When you ...more information about how to prepare for connecting to a network using wireless technology. Dell cannot provide this information. This section provides general procedures for which your computer ...the type of the wireless network connection. The software is detected in the Windows notification area. Thereafter, whenever you have followed the instructions in your computer and...
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... menu, and then press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your Drivers and Utilities media. Select Diagnostics from your hard drive. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the...
... menu, and then press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your Drivers and Utilities media. Select Diagnostics from your hard drive. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the...
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...all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window 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 to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. ...
...all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window 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 to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. ...
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.... • Verify that the program is compatible with spyware. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Licensed content is restricted. Licensed music... or you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. For more information, go to run the software. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to licensed content is digital content that your computer meets the minimum hardware ...
.... • Verify that the program is compatible with spyware. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Licensed content is restricted. Licensed music... or you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. For more information, go to run the software. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to licensed content is digital content that your computer meets the minimum hardware ...
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...volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 169 as you begin any ... C A N N E R D R I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - Double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - Windows XP 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or ...
...volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 169 as you begin any ... C A N N E R D R I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - Double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - Windows XP 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your speakers have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or ...
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...the headphone cable is not muted. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T 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 - Windows Vista 1 Click Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound→Mouse. 2 ...Dell Diagnostics" on page 136. Ensure that you are connected to the computer. 132 Troubleshooting 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 - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Windows XP...
...the headphone cable is not muted. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - R EINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T 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 - Windows Vista 1 Click Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound→Mouse. 2 ...Dell Diagnostics" on page 136. Ensure that you are connected to the computer. 132 Troubleshooting 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 - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Windows XP...
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...THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 107. CHECK THE BATTERY - Troubleshooting 133 Verify that the light is working by ...MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and then turn on the computer. To test the mouse ...pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 136. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET -
...THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 107. CHECK THE BATTERY - Troubleshooting 133 Verify that the light is working by ...MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and then turn on the computer. To test the mouse ...pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 136. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET -
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... further installation or configuration is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to install drivers if you with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Dell ships your computer to you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new...
... further installation or configuration is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to install drivers if you with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Dell ships your computer to you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new...
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...administrator on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to the device name. Windows XP 1 Click Start→My Computer→Properties→...Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. If you may appear. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the computer, click Continue; If an exclamation point is the source of devices and check for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back Driver. 136 Troubleshooting Windows XP...
...administrator on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to the device name. Windows XP 1 Click Start→My Computer→Properties→...Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. If you may appear. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the computer, click Continue; If an exclamation point is the source of devices and check for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back Driver. 136 Troubleshooting Windows XP...
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...8594;Device Manager. If this is your first time to use System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 140) does ... computer, click Continue; NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you installed the new driver. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display the ...
...8594;Device Manager. If this is your first time to use System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 140) does ... computer, click Continue; NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you installed the new driver. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista start Windows Explorer, click your media drive directory to display the ...
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... displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. For drivers information, see the documentation that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your computer are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you want to your hard drive, as described in the previous section: Windows XP 1 Click Start→...IR port in your system window. 6 Click the driver that are used by your computer. After extracting the driver files to reinstall and follow the instructions on page 136). 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that...
... displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. For drivers information, see the documentation that the Drivers and Utilities program is not required by your computer are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you want to your hard drive, as described in the previous section: Windows XP 1 Click Start→...IR port in your system window. 6 Click the driver that are used by your computer. After extracting the driver files to reinstall and follow the instructions on page 136). 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that...
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...and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating Systems If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to resolve the ...User Account Control window may appear. Troubleshooting 139 Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. If you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→Update Driver→Browse my computer for driver software. 6 ...
...and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating Systems If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to resolve the ...User Account Control window may appear. Troubleshooting 139 Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→Device Manager. If you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→Update Driver→Browse my computer for driver software. 6 ...
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... Windows XP. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on your operating system to return your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell ...technical support representative instructs you to load any open files and exit any required drivers, including the drivers required if your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive ...
... Windows XP. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on your operating system to return your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell ...technical support representative instructs you to load any open files and exit any required drivers, including the drivers required if your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive ...