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Manually Reinstalling Drivers

NOTE: If your computer has a Consumer IR port and you are reinstalling a Consumer IR driver, you must first enable the Consumer IR port in the system setup program (see "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)" on page 173) before continuing with the driver installation (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 117). For information about components installed on your computer, see "Determining Your Computer’s Configuration" on page 19.

1After extracting the driver files to your hard drive, as described in the previous section, click Start , and then right-click Computer.

2Click Properties, and then click Device Manager.

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

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

5Click Driver tab, and then click Update Driver.

6Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click Next.

7Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files.

8When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next.

9Click 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 the incompatibility.

NOTE: Windows Vista® is a new operating system, so drivers or applications that support certain devices may not yet be available. Check with your hardware manufacturer for information on Windows Vista support for your device.

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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 Dell XPS M1330 September RW491 Contents Using the System Setup Program Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote Optional Contents Using the Memory Card Reader Setting Up and Using Networks Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Dell MediaDirect problems 127 Adding and Replacing Parts Traveling With Your Computer Glossary Drivers and Utilities Media Finding Information Dell Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Site Dell Support Utility Operating System Media About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s Configuration Front View About Your Computer C R O P H O N E a N D a U D I O C O N N E C T O R S V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Hard drive About Your Computer Left Side View AC adapter port Right Side View Wireless On/Off Switch LED indicator Back View Battery Air vents Bottom View Battery About Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Microsoft Windows Easy Transfer Setting Up a PrinterTransferring Information to a New Computer Printer Cable Connecting a USB Printer Surge Protectors Power Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies UPS Using the System Setup Program Diskette Drive Internal HDD Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen Commonly Used Options USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your Computer Mouse Touch Pad Media Key Combinations Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Dell QuickSet Key Combinations Power ManagementAdjusting Keyboard Settings Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using the Display Battery Performance Using a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery Charge Charge Gauge Microsoft Windows Battery Meter Configuring Power Management Settings Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Using the Sleep Power State Charging the Battery To remove the battery Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Using a Battery Playing Media Using Multimedia DVD drive includes the following basic buttons Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote Optional Stop Skip Back Reverse Arrow Left Mute Volume Down Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDUsing Blank CDs and DVDs CD-Writable/DVD-ROM Drives Helpful Tips Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the Volume Using Dell MediaDirect Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Connecting Your Computer to a TV Using the Hdmi Connector Enabling the Audio Settings for a TV Using Multimedia ExpressCard Blanks Using ExpressCards Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using ExpressCards Memory Card Blanks Using the Memory Card ReaderInstalling a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card or Blank Then click Help and Support Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up a NetworkWireless Local Area Network Wlan Checking Your Wireless Network Card Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Setting Up and Using Networks Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Fingerprint Reader Optional When using passwords, observe the following guidelines If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service During the assessment, answer any questions that appear Insert your Drivers and Utilities media Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing Dell Support Center Configuration Dell Support Dell PC CheckUp Dell PC Tune-Up DellConnect Drive ProblemsDell Network Assistant Or DVD creation software Optical drive problemsHardware Problems in the Windows Vista Operating System on Problems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems E a D I F F E R E N T T E L E P H O N E L I N E Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenames 100 101 Drive and try again 103 ExpressCard ProblemsIeee 1394 Device Problems Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer External Keyboard problems Keyboard Problems Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer does not start Solid blue screen appears Dell MediaDirect problemsMenu to access Dell MediaDirect Help Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 107 Other software problems Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems 109 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan 110 Power Problems 111 Printer Problems No sound from integrated speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Disable mute or re-enable the integrated speakers 113 Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from external speakers If the display is blank Video and Display Problems 115 If the display is difficult to readGlare, which can cause poor picture quality If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers 117 Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesIdentifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities Media 119 Manually Reinstalling Drivers 120 Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System 121 Using Windows Vista System Restore Troubleshooting 123 Using the Operating System Media 125 126 Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer 129 Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive 131 Replacing the Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 133 Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 135 KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 137 MemoryRemoving the Dimm 1 Memory Module M2.5 x 5-mm screw 139 Replacing the Dimm 1 Memory Module Removing the Dimm 2 Memory Module 141 Replacing the Dimm 2 Memory Module 143 Subscriber Identity Module Wireless Mini-Cards 145 Removing a Wlan Card Disconnect the antenna cables from the Wlan card 147 Replacing a Wlan CardRemoving a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card 148 Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan card 149 Replacing a Wwan Card 150 Flash Cache Module FCMRemoving the FCM 151 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the FCM Removing the Card 152 Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Card 153 Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery 154 155 Dell QuickSet 156 157 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the Computer 158 Travel TipsTraveling by Air 159 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer Service Product Information Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status Service 162 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call 163 Contacting Dell 165 Specifications Sdio 166 USB 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsAppendix Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 174 FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B 175 Macrovision Product Notice 176 177 Glossary 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 Video resolution See resolution 193 194 195 Index Index 197 198 199 Index 201 202