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12 Troubleshooting 87
Dell Technical Update Service 87
Dell Diagnostics 87
Dell Support Center 91 Dell Support 3 92 Dell PC Tune-Up 93 Dell PC CheckUp 93 Dell Network Assistant 94 DellConnect 94
Drive Problems 94 Optical drive problems 95 Hard drive problems 96
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 96
Error Messages 98
ExpressCard Problems 103
IEEE 1394 Device Problems 103
Keyboard ...
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... Other software problems 107
Memory Problems 108
Network Problems 108 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 109
Power Problems 110
Printer Problems 111
Scanner Problems 112
Sound and Speaker Problems 112 No sound from integrated speakers 112 No sound from external speakers 113 No sound from headphones 113
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 113
Video and Display Problems...
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... program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • Device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS)
Drivers and Utilities Media
Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 117) or run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page...
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... country/region, and then click Drivers
the NSS utility. NSS automatically
& Downloads.
detects your computer and operating system, and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration, providing critical updates for your operating system and support for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is necessary for correct operation...
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...
The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your computer. This support provides
real-time health scans of your computing
environment, software updates, and
relevant self-support information. Access
the Dell Support Utility from the
icon on the taskbar. For more information,
see "Dell Support 3" on page 92.
• How to use Windows Vista...
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... System Installation Media - If you received operating system media with your computer, you can use it to restore your operating system.
For more information, see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 120.
After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall drivers for the devices that...
Owners Manual - Page 33
... connect a printer to the computer. See the documentation that 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.
Setting Up Your Computer
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... click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard.
NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 117 and the documentation that came with your printer.
6 Click Add a local printer or Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth printer. 7 Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard.
Power Protection Devices
Several devices are available...
Owners Manual - Page 77
...WLAN.
Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers for connecting to a network. The software is already installed.
NOTE: If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for your wireless network card. Verify the type of wireless network card installed in your computer and then search for that name on the Dell™ Support website at...
Owners Manual - Page 92
...under 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...
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... Start menu, go to support.dell.com and download the software.
Dell PC Tune-Up
The automated or monthly version of Dell PC Tune-Up 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, verification of "good...
Owners Manual - Page 107
... run the software. See the software documentation for information.
• Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.
• Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.
• If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY
USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS...
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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...
Owners Manual - Page 117
...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...
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... you previously copied the driver files.
8 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next.
9 Click Finish, and then restart your computer.
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System
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...
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.... Under Tasks, click Create a restore point or change settings.
For more information: 1 Click Start → Help and Support. 2 Type System Restore in the search field and press .
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
If problems occur after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 117) to resolve the problem. If...
Owners Manual - Page 123
... your hard drive back to its original factory configuration as when you first purchased it from Dell. This option appears on Dell computers that were originally pre-installed with Windows Vista® operating system and does not include computers purchased through the Express Upgrade promotion or computers that were upgraded to Windows Vista from a previous version of the Windows® operating...
Owners Manual - Page 124
...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...
Owners Manual - Page 189
... 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...
Owners Manual - Page 190
... 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...