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Owner's Manual - Page 13
... computer documentation • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS)
Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 144). To run the Dell Diagnostics, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 111.
Readme files may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
...; Service and support - Service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with technical support
• Reference - Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers
• Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• How to find information about my computer and its components
Windows...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
... the NSS utility. NSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on. NSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the
1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads.
2 Enter your Service Tag or Product Type and Product...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
...came 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. For technical assistance, refer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer.
Printer Cable
Your printer connects to your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... the disc onto the spindle.
NOTE: If you use a CD/DVD drive that shipped with another computer, you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play CDs or DVDs or write data. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities media (the Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not be available for your...
Owner's Manual - Page 80
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Depending on the software installed on your computer, different wireless configuration utilities may manage your network devices:
• Your wireless network card's client utility
• The Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system
To determine which wireless configuration utility is managing your wireless network card in Windows XP:
1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→...
Owner's Manual - Page 116
...Drivers & Downloads Upgrades and System Information
The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number along with its Service Tag, Express Service code, and warranty expiration details. When permissions are given to Dell to use your Service Tag, additional details about your computer, such as available memory, disk space, installed hardware, network addresses, modem...
Owner's Manual - Page 117
... Dell Support is not available from the Start menu, go to support.dell.com and download the software.
Dell PC TuneUp
The automated or monthly version of Dell PC TuneUp allows you to choose the day and time of the month you want your computer "tuned up." A typical tune-up includes hard drive defragmentation, removal of unwanted and temporary files, updated security settings...
Owner's Manual - Page 133
...-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - If all tests run successfully, the error condition is related to a software problem (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 111).
Memory Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of...
Owner's Manual - Page 143
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Drivers
What Is a Driver?
A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
...at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly.
Using Windows Device Driver Rollback
If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version...
Owner's Manual - Page 146
...driver files to your hard drive, as described in the previous section:
Windows XP:
1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager.
2 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video).
3 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver.
4 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver...
Owner's Manual - Page 147
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3 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video).
4 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver
software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied
the driver files. 7 When the name of...
Owner's Manual - Page 150
...install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 144) to resolve the problem. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore.
NOTICE: Before you restore the computer... the next oldest restore point until the issue is resolved. Any software installed after the selected restore point will need to be reinstalled.
7 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 152
...installed during assembly of the computer. Use your Drivers and Utilities media to load any required drivers, including the drivers required if your computer has a RAID controller.
Reinstalling Windows Vista
The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software...
Owner's Manual - Page 157
... installed during assembly of the computer. Use your Drivers and Utilities media to load any required drivers, including the drivers required if your computer has a RAID controller.
Reinstalling Windows XP
The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software...
Owner's Manual - Page 197
... the SCSI controller bus.
SDRAM - synchronous dynamic random-access memory - A type of DRAM that is synchronized with the optimal clock speed of the processor.
serial connector - An I/O port often used to connect devices such as a handheld digital device or digital camera to your computer.
Service Tag - A bar code label on your computer that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at...
Owner's Manual - Page 198
... of colors and resolution that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in the computer.
S-video TV-out - A connector used to attach a TV or digital audio device to the computer.
SXGA - super-extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to...
Owner's Manual - Page 200
...The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. Change your wallpaper through the Windows Control Panel. You can also scan in your favorite picture and make it wallpaper.
WLAN - wireless local area network. A series of interconnected computers that communicate with each other over the air waves using access points or wireless routers to provide Internet access.
write-protected - Files or...
Owner's Manual - Page 209
... computer to previous operating state, 148, 153-154
U
uninterruptible power supply. See UPS
UPS, 39
USB connectors description, 26, 28
V
video problems, 141
video connector description, 28
video controller determining configuration, 19
video controller configuration determining what controller is installed, 19
volume adjusting, 139
W
warranty information, 14
Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback...