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Reinstalling Software
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Reinstalling 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 already installed—no
further installation or configuration is needed.
NOTICE:
The
Drivers and Utilities
media may contain drivers for operating systems
that are not on your computer. Ensure that you are installing software appropriate
for your operating system.
Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your Microsoft
Windows operating system. You may need to install drivers if you:
• Upgrade your operating system.
• Reinstall your operating system.
• Connect or install a new device.
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.
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Summary of Contents for Inspiron 1200
Page 1: ...w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m Dell Vostro 1200 Owner s Manual Model PP16S ...
Page 10: ...10 Contents ...
Page 18: ...18 Finding Information ...
Page 30: ...30 About Your Computer ...
Page 38: ...38 Using a Battery ...
Page 48: ...48 Using the Display ...
Page 62: ...62 Setting Up and Using Networks ...
Page 66: ...66 Using Cards 1 slot 2 ExpressCard 1 2 ...
Page 72: ...72 Securing Your Computer ...
Page 100: ...100 Troubleshooting ...
Page 118: ...118 Reinstalling Software ...
Page 122: ...122 Traveling With Your Computer ...
Page 130: ...130 Getting Help ...
Page 158: ...158 Glossary ...
Page 164: ...164 Index ...