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...only part of the display is readable 106 Drivers 106 What Is a Driver 106 Identifying Drivers 107 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 107 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 110 Restoring Your Operating System 110 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 111 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 111 Using the ...Inside Your Computer 118 Hard Drive 119 Removing the Hard Drive 120 Replacing the Hard Drive 121 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 121 Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 122 Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 122 Replacing the Hinge Covers ...
...only part of the display is readable 106 Drivers 106 What Is a Driver 106 Identifying Drivers 107 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 107 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 110 Restoring Your Operating System 110 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 111 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 111 Using the ...Inside Your Computer 118 Hard Drive 119 Removing the Hard Drive 120 Replacing the Hard Drive 121 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 121 Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 122 Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 122 Replacing the Hinge Covers ...
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... the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. • Operating System Installation Media - After you can use one of your operating system installation media varies according to the operating system you ordered. Microsoft Windows System ...Restore returns your computer to its original operating state. For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 110. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without...
... the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. • Operating System Installation Media - After you can use one of your operating system installation media varies according to the operating system you ordered. Microsoft Windows System ...Restore returns your computer to its original operating state. For more information, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 110. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without...
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... 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. Transferring Information to a ... and a USB port • Over a network • Removable media, such as a writable CD Windows Easy Transfer 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click ...
... 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. Transferring Information to a ... and a USB port • Over a network • Removable media, such as a writable CD Windows Easy Transfer 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click ...
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...turn on page 107 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 23 NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for certain types of different devices. A device with surge ... storms or after power interruptions. Compare joule ratings to start the Add Printer Wizard. 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.
...turn on page 107 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 23 NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for certain types of different devices. A device with surge ... storms or after power interruptions. Compare joule ratings to start the Add Printer Wizard. 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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...resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. To display a program at support.dell.com. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. These drivers are designed to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of ...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. As you choose a resolution or color palette...
...resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. To display a program at support.dell.com. If you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. These drivers are designed to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of ...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. As you choose a resolution or color palette...
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..., you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. NOTE: Your computer can take up appears near the network icon in the Windows notification area. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to your network. NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow ...pop-up notifies you of wireless network card installed in "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 66. Dell cannot provide this information. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. The software is already installed. When you turn on ...
..., you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. NOTE: Your computer can take up appears near the network icon in the Windows notification area. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to your network. NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow ...pop-up notifies you of wireless network card installed in "Wireless Local Area Network" on page 66. Dell cannot provide this information. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network using wireless technology. The software is already installed. When you turn on ...
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... Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to... an electrical outlet that is known to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell...
... Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to... an electrical outlet that is known to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell...
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... appear and follow the instructions on the screen. 9 After 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 run . If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for the option you want...
... appear and follow the instructions on the screen. 9 After 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 run . If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for the option you want...
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...This feature takes advantage of video files. TO PLAY MOVIES WITH DELL MEDIADIRECT, YOU MUST HAVE A DVD DRIVE AND THE DELL DV D PLAYER - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to licensed content is compatible with the...Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to it. You can access licensed files in some graphics...
...This feature takes advantage of video files. TO PLAY MOVIES WITH DELL MEDIADIRECT, YOU MUST HAVE A DVD DRIVE AND THE DELL DV D PLAYER - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows operating system environment, access to licensed content is compatible with the...Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to it. You can access licensed files in some graphics...
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...I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107. Ensure that the headphone cable is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the headphone connector. ...MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. TEST ... N E D O N - If your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with the speakers. R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I O DRIVER - Ensure that the sound is not muted. If you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to check for interference. Adjust the volume...
...I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107. Ensure that the headphone cable is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the headphone connector. ...MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. TEST ... N E D O N - If your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with the speakers. R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I O DRIVER - Ensure that the sound is not muted. If you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to check for interference. Adjust the volume...
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... Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 107. 104 Troubleshooting See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around...
... Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 79. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 107. 104 Troubleshooting See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around...
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..., then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87. Ensure that only its own set of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer. 2 Turn on your operating system. 106 Troubleshooting Each device has its driver recognizes. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS...
..., then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87. Ensure that only its own set of the display is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer. 2 Turn on your operating system. 106 Troubleshooting Each device has its driver recognizes. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS...
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... experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is the source of devices and check for Dell computers. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Troubleshooting 107 NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for an exclamation point (a circle with your computer might...
... experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is the source of devices and check for Dell computers. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Troubleshooting 107 NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for an exclamation point (a circle with your computer might...
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...prompts on page 110) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for the new hardware might not be displayed. 3 Right-... hardware in your Drivers and Utilities media. If those drivers are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen...
...prompts on page 110) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for the new hardware might not be displayed. 3 Right-... hardware in your Drivers and Utilities media. If those drivers are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen...
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... follow the instructions on page 25. 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive, as described in your system window. 6 Click the driver that are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you want to which you previously copied the driver files. 8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 9 Click Finish, and then restart your...
... follow the instructions on page 25. 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive, as described in your system window. 6 Click the driver that are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you want to which you previously copied the driver files. 8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 9 Click Finish, and then restart your...
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...Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any application programs or drivers installed after you received your data files or recover them. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve your data files. NOTE: The User Account Control window... may undo the last system restore. Using Microsoft Windows System Restore The Windows operating system...
...Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any application programs or drivers installed after you received your data files or recover them. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve your data files. NOTE: The User Account Control window... may undo the last system restore. Using Microsoft Windows System Restore The Windows operating system...
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... media to the operating state it was in before 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 complete. After you reinstall the operating system, you to return your hard drive...
... media to the operating state it was in before 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 complete. After you reinstall the operating system, you to return your hard drive...
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... an electrical outlet. antivirus software - ambient light sensor - The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to a management console. battery operating time - advanced configuration and power interface - A power management specification that allows system ...span - alert standards format - accelerated graphics port - ASF - A AC - A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in this Glossary are provided for video-related tasks. Advanced Host Controller Interface - ASF...
... an electrical outlet. antivirus software - ambient light sensor - The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to a management console. battery operating time - advanced configuration and power interface - A power management specification that allows system ...span - alert standards format - accelerated graphics port - ASF - A AC - A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in this Glossary are provided for video-related tasks. Advanced Host Controller Interface - ASF...
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... what effect the settings have on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of colors and resolution that when combined with a wide variety of the computer. 188 Glossary Enables Windows programs to reduce the weight of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. text... by enabling features such as date and time or system password. system board - S-video TV-out - Unless you to 1280 x 1024. A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. SXGA+ -
... what effect the settings have on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of colors and resolution that when combined with a wide variety of the computer. 188 Glossary Enables Windows programs to reduce the weight of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. text... by enabling features such as date and time or system password. system board - S-video TV-out - Unless you to 1280 x 1024. A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. SXGA+ -
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... reinstalling, 111 System Restore, 110-111 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 21 wireless turning activity on and off, 145 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 96 Windows Easy Transfer, 21 WLAN, 135 installing Mini Card, 134 WWAN installing, 138 See Mobile Broadband W warranty information, 14 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 107 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 21 Index 199 U uninterruptible...
... reinstalling, 111 System Restore, 110-111 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 21 wireless turning activity on and off, 145 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 96 Windows Easy Transfer, 21 WLAN, 135 installing Mini Card, 134 WWAN installing, 138 See Mobile Broadband W warranty information, 14 Windows Device Driver Rollback, 107 Windows Easy Transfer wizard, 21 Index 199 U uninterruptible...