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Identifying Drivers

If you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is the source of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver.

1Click Start , and then right-click Computer.

2Click Properties→Device Manager.

NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your administrator to continue.

Scroll down the list of devices and check for an exclamation point (a circle with a [!]) next to the device name. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 130).

Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities

NOTICE: The Dell Support website 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.

1Click Start , and then right-click Computer.

2Click Properties, and then click Device Manager.

NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your administrator to enter the Device Manager.

3Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties.

4Click the Drivers tab, and then click Roll Back Driver.

If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 133) to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m August 2009 P/N DT549 Contents Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using a Battery Battery Performance Using the Memory Card Reader Securing Your Computer External keyboard problems 121 Adding and Replacing Parts 137Dell QuickSet Features Traveling With Your Computer Technical Support and Customer Service Glossary Contents Finding Information Drivers and Utilities MediaSetup Diagram Site Dell Support Utility Operating System Media Finding Information Determining Your Computer’s Configuration About Your ComputerFront View Keyboard status lights V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Right Side View Eject button Optical drive Audio connectors Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Hi Speed-SD Hi Density-SD USB connector Back ViewD E M C O N N E C T O R RJ Bottom View Air vents Hard drive About Your ComputerAbout Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a PrinterWindows Easy Transfer Connecting a USB Printer Printer CablePower Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsUninterruptible Power Supplies Line ConditionersNumeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadKey Combinations Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Power ManagementAdjusting Keyboard Settings Dell QuickSet Key CombinationsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the Display Using a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Battery Meter Charge GaugeLow-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerConfiguring Power Management Settings Charging the Battery Using the Sleep Power StateReplacing the Battery To remove the batteryStoring a Battery Using a Battery Using Multimedia Playing MediaCD player includes the following basic buttons DVD player includes the following basic buttonsPlaying Media Using Dell Travel Remote How to Copy a CD, DVD, or BD Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD MediaUsing Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media To copy the CD, DVD, or BDHelpful Tips DVD-Writable DrivesAdjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Using Dell MediaDirectConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Connector Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Standard audio cable Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Component Video and Standard Audio Component video adapter Component video adapter Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Standard audio cable Component video cable Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using ExpressCards ExpressCard BlanksInstalling an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using ExpressCards Installing a Memory Card Using the Memory Card ReaderMemory Card Blanks Removing a Memory Card or Blank Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableSetting Up a Network Wireless Local Area NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionSetting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Page Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband CardEnabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your Computer If Your Computer is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics Press and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on During the assessment, answer any questions that appear101 102 103 Dell Support Center Dell SupportDellConnect 105PC CheckUp Network AssistantPC TuneUp 106Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista Operating System on Drive ProblemsOptical drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or BD-RE driveHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 109Error Messages 110Do not use these characters in filenames 111112 113 114 Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer ExpressCard ProblemsDrive and try again 115Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsExternal keyboard problems Unexpected characters 117Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlySolid blue screen appears Dell MediaDirect problemsMenu to access Dell MediaDirect Help 119Memory Problems Other software problemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Network Problems121 Power Problems Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan123 Scanner Problems Printer Problems124 No sound from integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesIf the display is blank Video and Display Problems127 If the display is difficult to read Glare, which can cause poor picture qualityIf only part of the display is readable What is a Driver?Drivers 129Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities130 131 Manually Reinstalling Drivers Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways133 Using Windows Vista System Restore 135 Troubleshooting Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive 139Removing the Hard Drive 140Replacing the Hard Drive 141Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Hinge Cover143 Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge CoverLift and remove the keyboard KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard 145Replacing the Keyboard 146Replace the four screws on the top of the keyboard Memory147 Removing the Dimm a Memory Module Replacing the Dimm a Memory Module 149Removing the Dimm B Memory Module 150151 Replacing the Dimm B Memory Module Subscriber Identity Module 153Wireless Mini Cards Removing a Wlan Card 155Disconnect the antenna cables from the Wlan card Replacing a Wlan Card 157Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan card 159Replacing a Wwan Card Removing a Wpan Card 161Replacing a Wpan Card Flash Cache ModuleRemoving the FCM Replacing the FCM 163Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Removing the CardReplacing the Card Coin-Cell Battery165 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatterySlide the battery out of the mylar sleeve Dell QuickSet Features 167168 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 169Traveling by Air Travel Tips170 Obtaining Assistance Getting Help171 Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesAutomated Order-Status Service AutoTech Service173 Problems With Your Order Before You Call 175176 Contacting Dell 177178 Specifications 179180 181 USB182 Lvds183 WXGA+184 185 186 Appendix Using the System Setup Program187 Commonly Used Options Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen Diskette Drive Internal HDD 188USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD 189Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayMouse Touch Pad191 Media Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only192 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class BMacrovision Product Notice 194Glossary 195196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 Index 213Index End User License Agreement Icons Ergonomics information 215Index 217 Index 219 220
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