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... If only part of the display is readable 118 Drivers 118 What Is a Driver 118 Identifying Drivers 118 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 119 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 121 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 122 Using Windows Vista System Restore 123 Using the Operating System Media...
... If only part of the display is readable 118 Drivers 118 What Is a Driver 118 Identifying Drivers 118 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 119 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 121 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 122 Using Windows Vista System Restore 123 Using the Operating System Media...
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.... What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on page 122. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your operating system, use the... Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is...
.... What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on page 122. See "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on your operating system, use the... Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is...
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...you transfer files and other data from one computer to another-for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Setting Up Your Computer 21 See the ...a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is running. 1 Click Start → Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in the computer's shipping ...
...you transfer files and other data from one computer to another-for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Setting Up Your Computer 21 See the ...a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is running. 1 Click Start → Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in the computer's shipping ...
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...text and change the appearance of the current settings so you can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. 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 ... 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 previous settings if needed. To set the display resolution and refresh...
...text and change the appearance of the current settings so you can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. 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 ... 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 previous settings if needed. To set the display resolution and refresh...
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...the type of the Windows desktop). NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a WLAN. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. For information on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Setting Up and...computer, different wireless configuration utilities may manage your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Windows Vista operating system To determine which your computer to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. This section...
...the type of the Windows desktop). NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a WLAN. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. For information on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Setting Up and...computer, different wireless configuration utilities may manage your network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Windows Vista operating system To determine which your computer to internal cards with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. This section...
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...is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Select Diagnostics from your hard drive. 90 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on your Drivers and Utilities media. Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the...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, then shut down completely. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working properly. 2 Turn on page ...
...is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Select Diagnostics from your hard drive. 90 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on your Drivers and Utilities media. Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the...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, then shut down completely. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working properly. 2 Turn on page ...
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... NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. then, shut down your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to wait until the boot device menu appears. 3 At the boot device menu, use the up...- On the next start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that...
... NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. then, shut down your Drivers and Utilities media, then close the Main Menu window to wait until the boot device menu appears. 3 At the boot device menu, use the up...- On the next start the Drivers and Utilities menu, and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that...
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... use your computer, such as telephone numbers • Resources specific to your computer are available under Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support 3 window. 94 Troubleshooting When permissions are provided. Dell Support 3 The Dell Support 3 is customized for your computing environment. This utility provides self-support information, software updates, and...
... use your computer, such as telephone numbers • Resources specific to your computer are available under Drivers & Downloads, Upgrades and System Information The top of the Dell Support 3 window. 94 Troubleshooting When permissions are provided. Dell Support 3 The Dell Support 3 is customized for your computing environment. This utility provides self-support information, software updates, and...
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..., so the licensed files cannot be infected with spyware. You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or ...that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your program may require an upgrade) to licensed content is digital content that your computer might be played. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment...
..., so the licensed files cannot be infected with spyware. You can access licensed files in the Windows operating system environment. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or ...that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your program may require an upgrade) to licensed content is digital content that your computer might be played. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment...
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... from external speakers E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - Press to eliminate distortion. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Click or double-click the speaker icon in... icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. See the scanner documentation for instructions. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS -
... from external speakers E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - Press to eliminate distortion. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Click or double-click the speaker icon in... icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. See the scanner documentation for instructions. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS -
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...speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Remote Control Problems APPLICATION DOES... E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the battery is securely inserted into a nonExpress Card slot. Troubleshooting 115 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 34). Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - Turn off . REMOTE CONTROL IS STUCK IN THE SLOT...M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O DRIVER - 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 "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119. NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of...
...speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Remote Control Problems APPLICATION DOES... E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the battery is securely inserted into a nonExpress Card slot. Troubleshooting 115 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 34). Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - Turn off . REMOTE CONTROL IS STUCK IN THE SLOT...M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O DRIVER - 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 "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119. NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of...
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...controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. CAUTION: Before you attach an external monitor to your computer supports, it...PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer, disconnect the mouse cable and check it . See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as needed. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 119. If the display is ...
...controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. CAUTION: Before you attach an external monitor to your computer supports, it...PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer, disconnect the mouse cable and check it . See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 157 as needed. Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 119. If the display is ...
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... operating systems that use the device. Contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. All devices require a driver program. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. A driver is the source of your problem and...
... operating systems that use the device. Contact Dell (see "Error Messages" on the computer and the monitor, and then adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. All devices require a driver program. NOTICE: Your Drivers and Utilities media may contain drivers for your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. A driver is the source of your problem and...
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... 122) to return your administrator to the device name. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) next to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for...
... 122) to return your administrator to the device name. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) next to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for...
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... additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message stating that driver is not required by your system window. 6 Click the driver that came with the device. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System...
... additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message stating that driver is not required by your system window. 6 Click the driver that came with the device. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System...
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... System Setup Program" on page 169) 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 Browse and browse to the location to enter the Device Manager. 3 Double-... your computer. otherwise, contact your administrator to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 Select the name of the device for your device. NOTE: Windows Vista® is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to your hard drive, as described in the...
... System Setup Program" on page 169) 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 Browse and browse to the location to enter the Device Manager. 3 Double-... your computer. otherwise, contact your administrator to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 Select the name of the device for your device. NOTE: Windows Vista® is detected but incorrectly configured, use Windows Vista Help and Support to your hard drive, as described in the...
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... Start → Help and Support. System Restore does not monitor your data files. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using System Restore. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for information on... your Dell computer to an earlier operating state, save and close all 14 items...→ Back Up and Restore Center. • Click Start → All Programs → Maintenance → Back Up and Restore Center. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view...
... Start → Help and Support. System Restore does not monitor your data files. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on using System Restore. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for information on... your Dell computer to an earlier operating state, save and close all 14 items...→ Back Up and Restore Center. • Click Start → All Programs → Maintenance → Back Up and Restore Center. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view...
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... controller. NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for reinstalling Windows. After you reinstall the 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 load any open files and exit any...
... controller. NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for reinstalling Windows. After you reinstall the 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 load any open files and exit any...
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...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 122 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119). Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 129... M3 x 3-mm screws and slide the hard drive away from the bay. NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide). 132 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE...
...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 122 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 119). Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 129... M3 x 3-mm screws and slide the hard drive away from the bay. NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide). 132 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE...
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...volume adjusting, 114 W warranty information, 14 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 119 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 21 Windows Vista Program Compatibility wizard, 108 reinstalling, 123, 125 System Restore, 122-123 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 21 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 108 Windows Easy Transfer, 21 WLAN, 143 installing ... 21 traveling with the computer by air, 152 identification tag, 151 packing, 151 tips, 152 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 121 restore computer to previous operating state, 122-123 TV connecting, 59 U uninterruptible power supply.
...volume adjusting, 114 W warranty information, 14 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 119 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 21 Windows Vista Program Compatibility wizard, 108 reinstalling, 123, 125 System Restore, 122-123 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 21 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 108 Windows Easy Transfer, 21 WLAN, 143 installing ... 21 traveling with the computer by air, 152 identification tag, 151 packing, 151 tips, 152 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 121 restore computer to previous operating state, 122-123 TV connecting, 59 U uninterruptible power supply.