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... System 41 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 42 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 43 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 44 4 Removing and Installing Parts Front and Back View of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 77 Contents 5 Only 76 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 76 Definition of the Computer 45 Front... the Computer Cover 68 5 Appendix Specifications 69 Standard Settings 72 Viewing Settings 73 System Setup Program Screens 74 Boot Sequence 74 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 75 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
... System 41 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 42 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 43 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 44 4 Removing and Installing Parts Front and Back View of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 77 Contents 5 Only 76 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 76 Definition of the Computer 45 Front... the Computer Cover 68 5 Appendix Specifications 69 Standard Settings 72 Viewing Settings 73 System Setup Program Screens 74 Boot Sequence 74 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 75 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
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... you might have to restart your computer to use . OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to restore computer resources. If your computer. Solving Problems 23 NON-SYSTEM DISK ERROR - In some cases, you want to use first. Contact...a floppy disk into the drive and try again. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. Contact Dell (see page 78). x:\ IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. THE DEVICE IS NOT READY - ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY ...
... you might have to restart your computer to use . OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to restore computer resources. If your computer. Solving Problems 23 NON-SYSTEM DISK ERROR - In some cases, you want to use first. Contact...a floppy disk into the drive and try again. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. Contact Dell (see page 78). x:\ IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. THE DEVICE IS NOT READY - ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY ...
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... 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data... files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your computer to replace the driver with a [!]) on your computer might not work correctly. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any device...
... 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data... files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your computer to replace the driver with a [!]) on your computer might not work correctly. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any device...
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... is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes...
... is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes...
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..., back up all data before using PC Restore. NOTICE: If you do not press in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the computer again. Advanced Troubleshooting 43 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License... Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8 After the computer restarts...
..., back up all data before using PC Restore. NOTICE: If you do not press in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the computer again. Advanced Troubleshooting 43 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License... Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8 After the computer restarts...
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...of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. If an IRQ conflict exists,... Properties window reports the cards or devices that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP IRQ...click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that share the device's IRQ. 6 Resolve conflicts by a yellow exclamation ...44 Advanced Troubleshooting To see if System Restore is detected but incorrectly configured. Conflicts are indicated by reconfiguring the devices ...
...of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. If an IRQ conflict exists,... Properties window reports the cards or devices that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP IRQ...click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that share the device's IRQ. 6 Resolve conflicts by a yellow exclamation ...44 Advanced Troubleshooting To see if System Restore is detected but incorrectly configured. Conflicts are indicated by reconfiguring the devices ...
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..., date, and time information. CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it is covered under your computer and then unplug it from Dell is incorrectly installed. If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from the network ...from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover (see page 18). 66 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide...
..., date, and time information. CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it is covered under your computer and then unplug it from Dell is incorrectly installed. If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from the network ...from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 5 Remove the computer cover (see page 18). 66 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide...
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... the way. 2 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer. 3 Place the cover on . 68 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Access the system setup program (see ). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then... and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on the computer. 4 Slide the cover towards the front of the old battery (see page 74) and restore the settings you recorded in step 1. 12 Properly dispose of the computer until it into place.
... the way. 2 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer. 3 Place the cover on . 68 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Access the system setup program (see ). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then... and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on the computer. 4 Slide the cover towards the front of the old battery (see page 74) and restore the settings you recorded in step 1. 12 Properly dispose of the computer until it into place.
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... for Future Boots 1 Enter the system setup program (see page 72). 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press to restore it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer or change settings in the system setup...
... for Future Boots 1 Enter the system setup program (see page 72). 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press to restore it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer or change settings in the system setup...
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... network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 16 Connect your computer, shut down the computer (see page 68). Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Support for the duration of your limited warranty and any attached devices and disconnect them on ). 76 Appendix Only...the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer and all...
... network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 16 Connect your computer, shut down the computer (see page 68). Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Support for the duration of your limited warranty and any attached devices and disconnect them on ). 76 Appendix Only...the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer and all...
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..., 20 CD-RW drive problems, 20 CDs, 16 Check Disk, 21 computer back view, 47 crashes, 24-25 front view, 45 restore to previous state, 41-42 stops responding, 24 computer cover removing, 49 replacing, 68 conflicts resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 44 copying CDs... general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 copying DVDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 D Dell contacting, 78 Dell support policy, 76 Dell Support Site, 10 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics lights, 35 display. See monitor Documentation, 9 finding, 9 help file, 9 online, 10 setup...
..., 20 CD-RW drive problems, 20 CDs, 16 Check Disk, 21 computer back view, 47 crashes, 24-25 front view, 45 restore to previous state, 41-42 stops responding, 24 computer cover removing, 49 replacing, 68 conflicts resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 44 copying CDs... general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 copying DVDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 D Dell contacting, 78 Dell support policy, 76 Dell Support Site, 10 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics lights, 35 display. See monitor Documentation, 9 finding, 9 help file, 9 online, 10 setup...
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... is blank, 33 power, 28 power light conditions, 28 printer, 29 program crashes, 25 program stops responding, 25 programs and Windows compatibility, 25 restore to previous state, 41-42 scanner, 30 screen hard to read , 33 screen is blank, 33 software, 25-26 video and monitor, 33 ... P password clearing system setup, 75 power problems, 28 turning off your computer, 18 software Hyper-Threading, 17 problems, 25-26 support contacting Dell, 78 System Restore, 41-42 system setup program, 72 T Troubleshooting Help and Support Center, 10 troubleshooting conflicts, 44 diagnostic lights, 35 98 Index
... is blank, 33 power, 28 power light conditions, 28 printer, 29 program crashes, 25 program stops responding, 25 programs and Windows compatibility, 25 restore to previous state, 41-42 scanner, 30 screen hard to read , 33 screen is blank, 33 software, 25-26 video and monitor, 33 ... P password clearing system setup, 75 power problems, 28 turning off your computer, 18 software Hyper-Threading, 17 problems, 25-26 support contacting Dell, 78 System Restore, 41-42 system setup program, 72 T Troubleshooting Help and Support Center, 10 troubleshooting conflicts, 44 diagnostic lights, 35 98 Index
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Troubleshooting (continued) Hardware Troubleshooter, 44 restore to previous state, 41-42 turning off your computer, 18 U USB devices, booting to, 18 V video problems, 33 voltage selection switch, 48 volume adjusting, 31 W Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 41 Hardware Troubleshooter, 44 Help and Support Center, 10 help, accessing, 10 Hyper-Threading, 17 Program Compatibility Wizard, 25 reinstalling, 42 scanner, 30 System Restore, 41-42 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 25 Index 99
Troubleshooting (continued) Hardware Troubleshooter, 44 restore to previous state, 41-42 turning off your computer, 18 U USB devices, booting to, 18 V video problems, 33 voltage selection switch, 48 volume adjusting, 31 W Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 41 Hardware Troubleshooter, 44 Help and Support Center, 10 help, accessing, 10 Hyper-Threading, 17 Program Compatibility Wizard, 25 reinstalling, 42 scanner, 30 System Restore, 41-42 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 25 Index 99