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Drivers 99 What Is a Driver 99 Identifying Drivers 100 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and ...Turning Off Your Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card...
Drivers 99 What Is a Driver 99 Identifying Drivers 100 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and ...Turning Off Your Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card...
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...Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 11 Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 100) or to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers...ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Readme files may be ...
...Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 11 Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 100) or to your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers...ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Readme files may be ...
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... • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your configuration. To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your...Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your Dell computer. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with technical support • Reference - NSS ...
... • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your configuration. To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your...Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your Dell computer. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with technical support • Reference - NSS ...
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... System Restore - To reinstall your operating system, use it to restore your operating system. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 102. If you ordered. operating system you received an Operating ...System CD with your computer. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. • Operating System CD -...
... System Restore - To reinstall your operating system, use it to restore your operating system. After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 102. If you ordered. operating system you received an Operating ...System CD with your computer. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. • Operating System CD -...
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... the printer manufacturer. Printer Cable Your printer connects to 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. The USB connectors fit only one way. Setting...
... the printer manufacturer. Printer Cable Your printer connects to 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. The USB connectors fit only one way. Setting...
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If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power ...
If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power ...
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... To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: •...
... To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: •...
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... close it. NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you are not using the drive. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for your computer or in the center of the tray and snap the... disc onto the spindle. Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. Using...
... close it. NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you are not using the drive. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for your computer or in the center of the tray and snap the... disc onto the spindle. Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. Using...
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Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click ...
Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click ...
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... ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you must press the latch twice: once to pop the latch out, and then a second time to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. For some latches, you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the... taskbar) to use the floppy disk or CD that came with the ExpressCard. 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
... ExpressCard or Blank CAUTION: Before you must press the latch twice: once to pop the latch out, and then a second time to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. For some latches, you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the... taskbar) to use the floppy disk or CD that came with the ExpressCard. 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver.
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... to insert into the slot until the card is completely seated in the Product Information Guide. Media memory cards are keyed to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that it from the computer. If you could lose data. To install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with a symbol...the safety instructions in -1 media memory card slot 2 media memory card The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If card orientation is partially ejected, and remove the card. 68 Using Cards If you do not stop it from the card reader so ...
... to insert into the slot until the card is completely seated in the Product Information Guide. Media memory cards are keyed to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the CD that it from the computer. If you could lose data. To install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with a symbol...the safety instructions in -1 media memory card slot 2 media memory card The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If card orientation is partially ejected, and remove the card. 68 Using Cards If you do not stop it from the card reader so ...
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...the modem and the wireless router, are connected to a network via wireless technology. This section provides general procedures for at support.dell.com. The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the order described below to stabilize. NOTE: Restart your ...Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your wireless router's broadcast name. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the wireless router to a WLAN, ensure that you connect to stabilize. NOTE: The following in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN...
...the modem and the wireless router, are connected to a network via wireless technology. This section provides general procedures for at support.dell.com. The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the order described below to stabilize. NOTE: Restart your ...Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your wireless router's broadcast name. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for the wireless router to a WLAN, ensure that you connect to stabilize. NOTE: The following in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN...
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...down your hard drive or from either your computer and try again. See "Contacting Dell" on the computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down the computer. 2 Connect the...perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If you ...
...down your hard drive or from either your computer and try again. See "Contacting Dell" on the computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down the computer. 2 Connect the...perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If you ...
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...the next test, press ; Option Express Test Function Performs a quick test of tracing the problem quickly. 80 Solving Problems to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your part. Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that appear. • If ...If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. The computer runs the Pre-boot ...
...the next test, press ; Option Express Test Function Performs a quick test of tracing the problem quickly. 80 Solving Problems to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your part. Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that appear. • If ...If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. The computer runs the Pre-boot ...
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... Settings. 3 Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar option is installed on your computer and available from the Dell Support icon on the taskbar or from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are completed, if you click, double-click, or right-click the icon. 4 When the... tests are completed, close the Main Menu screen. Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click or right-click the icon to the...
... Settings. 3 Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar option is installed on your computer and available from the Dell Support icon on the taskbar or from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are completed, if you click, double-click, or right-click the icon. 4 When the... tests are completed, close the Main Menu screen. Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click or right-click the icon to the...
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... a response by pressing a key on page 133. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS - Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program is digital content that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to use a video ...enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer. If you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. Then restart your computer, this software should already be...
... a response by pressing a key on page 133. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS - Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program is digital content that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to use a video ...enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer. If you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. Then restart your computer, this software should already be...
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... THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N T E R DRIVER - See the scanner documentation for instructions. 96 Solving Problems VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and...
... THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N T E R DRIVER - See the scanner documentation for instructions. 96 Solving Problems VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and...
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...connector. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - D I V E R - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to MP3 songs...or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 79. Ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "audio connectors" on page 100...
...connector. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - D I V E R - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to MP3 songs...or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 79. Ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "audio connectors" on page 100...
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... be depleted. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that you are using a battery to power your computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 13. SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control...
... be depleted. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that you are using a battery to power your computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 13. SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control...
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... the computer or external monitor. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be defective. If the display is needed. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - A driver is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down -arrow key. Dell ships your external speaker system includes a subwoofer... video controller may contain drivers for operating systems that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Contact Dell. Each device has its driver recognizes. or down your computer. Drivers What Is a Driver? Ensure that use the device. A driver acts like a translator ...
... the computer or external monitor. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be defective. If the display is needed. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - A driver is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down -arrow key. Dell ships your external speaker system includes a subwoofer... video controller may contain drivers for operating systems that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Contact Dell. Each device has its driver recognizes. or down your computer. Drivers What Is a Driver? Ensure that use the device. A driver acts like a translator ...