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6Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files.

7When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next.

8Click Finish and restart your computer.

Windows Vista

1Click the Windows Vista start button , and 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 enter the Device Manager.

3Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video).

4Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver.

5Click the Driver tab→Update Driver→Browse my computer for driver software.

6Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files.

7When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of the driver→OK→Next.

8Click Finish and restart your computer.

Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating Systems

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 the incompatibility:

If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility.

Troubleshooting

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m April TM373 Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Accessing Power Options Properties Microsoft Windows Battery Meter Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Computer, Keyboard, and Display Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableMobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Lockups and Software Problems Dell Technical Update ServiceMail and Internet Problems External Keyboard problems 136 128129 130 Before Working Inside Your Computer Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Turning Off Your Computer 179 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditViewing the System Setup Screens 180 Changing the Boot Sequence 180 Contents My device documentation Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Drivers for my computer Diagram may vary What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Missing portion or hole to discourage Other Dell customers Upgrades Upgrade information forMeasure,the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a Problem How to use Windows XP orHow to work with programs and files How to personalize my desktop Zones, play various LED effects like How to change the LED colors forOther items controlled by Dell QuickSet Finding Information Front View About Your ComputerAbout Your Computer Touch pad Left speaker Camera indicatorDisplay latch V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Dell MediaDirect button About Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View DVI-I connector Dual link Video connector USB connectorOptical drive Sdio Secure Digital SD Off About Your Computer Right Side ViewExpress card slot Security cable slot Air vents AC adapter connector Off No signal foundBack View AC a D a P T E R C O N N E C T O R Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Bottom View BatteryHard drive Air vents About Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable USB printer cable USB connector on computer Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Using the Display Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using a Projector Microsoft Windows XP Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper Windows Vista Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Microsoft Windows XP Key Combinations Using the KeyboardNumeric Keypad Keyboard Illumination Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions BatteryPower Management Power Options Properties window Touch pad Touch Pad Using the Keyboard Battery Performance Using a BatteryYour computer Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Battery Meter Charge Gauge Low-Battery WarningCheck the Battery Charge Check the Battery Health Power Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerStandby and Sleep Mode Press the power button Close the display Press FnEsc Hibernate ModeClose the display Press FnEsc Windows XP Configuring Power Management SettingsCharging the Battery Accessing Power Options Properties Storing a Battery Removing the Battery Using a Battery Using the Camera Using the CameraAccessing the Camera’s Help File Camera Camera indicator Creating a Picture or a Video Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings Using GamePanel Using GamePanelGamePanel GamePanel toggle button Clock with integrated counter for unread mail GamePanel Applications Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying Media DVD player includes the following basic buttons Using Multimedia Volume Up Stop Skip Back Reverse Arrow Left Mute Volume DownCopying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Dell MediaDirect button Using Multimedia Using Dell MediaDirectIf the computer is turned on or in standby or sleep mode If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Connector Video TV-out connectorConnector Using Multimedia Video and Standard Audio Audio connector Standard S-video cable Video cable Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Video cable Standard audio cable Using Multimedia Audio input connectorComposite Video and Standard Audio Composite video adapter Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Pdif digital audio cable Component Video and Standard Audio Component video adapter Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Component video-output connectors DVI to Hdmi and Standard Audio Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Windows Vista ExpressCard/34 Using CardsUsing Cards ExpressCards ExpressCard Blanks Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Secure Digital SD Memory Card Reader Memory Card Blanks Installing a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card or Blank Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting Up and Using Networks Windows XP Setting Up a Network Checking Your Wireless Network Card Wireless Local Area NetworkWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Start Button and Connect To Option Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Completing the Connection to the Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Your order confirmation Microsoft Windows Help and Support Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network100 101 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator 102 Securing Your Computer Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock 103 104 Passwords 105 Cleaning Your ComputerCleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Display 106 CDs, DVDs and BDs When to Use the Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service Dell Diagnostics Press and hold the Fn key while powering the computer on Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear 109 OptionFunction Dell Diagnostics Main Menu110 Option Function 111 Dell Support UtilityTab Function Click the Dell Support icon in the notification area Drive Problems112 Problems writing to a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or BD-RE drive Optical drive problems113 Hard drive problems Mail and Internet Problems114 115 Error Messages 116 117 118 119 120 ExpressCard Problems Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems121 122 External Keyboard problems Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer does not start Solid blue screen appears Dell MediaDirect problems124 125 Other software problems 126 Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on 127 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan 128 Power Problems 129 Printer Problems Scanner Problems 131 Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakers No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse Problems132 If the display is blank Video and Display Problems133 134 If the display is difficult to read 135 What Is a Driver?Drivers If only part of the display is readable Using Windows Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesIdentifying Drivers 137 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media Troubleshooting 139 140 Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore Using Microsoft Windows System Restore141 Undoing the Last System Restore Dell PC Restore Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore143 Troubleshooting 145 Before You Begin Using the Operating System Media 147 148 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin Before Working Inside Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer150 151 Captive screws Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Cage 152 153 Screws Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Cage Replacing the Hard Drive Cage Memory155 Remove the module from the connector 156 Memory module Securing clip 157 Memory module Securing clip 159 Subscriber Identity Module Bluetooth compartment Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Notch Optical DriveSlide the drive out of the bay 161 162 163 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the Computer Traveling by Air Travel Tips164 Getting Help Getting HelpObtaining Assistance 165 DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer Service166 Product Information Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status Service Before You Call Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit168 169 Contacting Dell 171 SpecificationsMB Intel 45 nm Core 2 Duo processor Supports DDR-II up to 667 MHz 172MultiMediaCard MMC TV support Four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors173 Board Codec Bluetooth speaker adapter174 Transducers 175 176 177 178 Appendix AppendixOverview 179 Commonly Used Options Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens Changing the Boot Sequence Diskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD Optical Drive Performing a One-Time Boot181 FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. Only 183 Macrovision Product Notice 184 185 Glossary 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 IndexIndex 202 203 204 See also wireless switch 205 SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module 206 207 See also Mobile Broadband 208