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Owner's Manual - Page 4
... Card Reader 29
4 Using Multimedia 31
Using the Disc Drive 31 Media Control Buttons 32 Disc and Disc-Slot Indicators 33
CD and DVD Software 33 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 34 Helpful Tips 37 Adjusting the Volume 38 Adjusting the Picture 38
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio 38 Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 39
Setting...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... Drivers and Utilities 76
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® Vista™ Operating Systems 78
Restoring Your Operating System 78 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 78 Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore 80 Using the Operating System Media 81
12 Specifications 83
13 Getting Help 89
Obtaining Assistance 89 Technical Support...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... Media
• Drivers for my computer • Desktop System Software (DSS)
Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 76), to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 65).
Readme files may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
... for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on. DSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration.
To download Desktop System Software:
1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag.
2 Select Drivers...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... instructions on the screen.
Operating System Media
The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 78.
After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... 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 a USB cable. Your printer may not...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
... cable
2 USB connector on printer
3 Turn on the printer.
4 If your computer is running the Windows Vista™ operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Network→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard.
5 Install the printer driver if necessary. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 76 and the documentation that came with your printer.
Setting...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
...maximum capacity; for example, do not copy a 650-MB file to a blank 650-MB CD. The CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of the blank space to finalize the recording.
• Use CD-Rs to burn... files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers that have MP3 software installed.
• Use a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you are familiar with CD recording techniques. If you make a mistake, you...
Owner's Manual - Page 57
... → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows.
2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button...
Owner's Manual - Page 58
... 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, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU
Memory Problems...
Owner's Manual - Page 60
... network settings are correct and that the network is functioning. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® Vista™ Operating Systems" on page 78.
Power Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide...
Owner's Manual - Page 75
... Software
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...
Owner's Manual - Page 76
... 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. If your computer is running Windows Vista:
1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager.
NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an...
Owner's Manual - Page 77
... the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media.
5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media displays drivers only for hardware that came installed in your computer. If you installed additional hardware, the drivers for the new hardware might not be displayed by the Drivers and Utilities media. If those drivers are not displayed, exit...
Owner's Manual - Page 80
... files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore.
Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore
1 Turn on the computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to access...
Owner's Manual - Page 81
..., the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer.
To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the Drivers and Utilities media to load any required drivers. Depending on the...
Owner's Manual - Page 82
... possibly affect programs that are installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows Vista unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do so.
1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4 Restart the computer.
When the DELL logo appears, press immediately...
Owner's Manual - Page 111
...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 support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support.
setup program - A program that is used to install and...
Owner's Manual - Page 112
... 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 113
... regulation. Small UPS systems provide battery power for a few minutes to enable you to shut down your computer.
USB - universal serial bus - A hardware interface for a low-speed device such as a USB-compatible keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, set of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. Devices are plugged directly in to a 4-pin...