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Drivers 42 What Is a Driver 42 Identifying Drivers 42 Reinstalling Drivers 43 Restoring Your Operating System 43 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 43 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 45 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 46 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 47 Recommended Tools 47 Turning Off Your Computer 47 ...
Drivers 42 What Is a Driver 42 Identifying Drivers 42 Reinstalling Drivers 43 Restoring Your Operating System 43 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 43 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 45 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 46 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 47 Recommended Tools 47 Turning Off Your Computer 47 ...
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...1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you might have to restart your computer to restore computer resources. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I N - C L O S E S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I C E - If so, run the program that you want to use . Contact Dell (see page 105). If your computer. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E N O T P R O V I S K E R R O R - S YS T E M D I D E D B Y D E L L - Solving Problems 25 N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . Remove the floppy...
...1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you might have to restart your computer to restore computer resources. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I N - C L O S E S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I C E - If so, run the program that you want to use . Contact Dell (see page 105). If your computer. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E N O T P R O V I S K E R R O R - S YS T E M D I D E D B Y D E L L - Solving Problems 25 N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . Remove the floppy...
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Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you installed the new driver. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the ...new driver. See the Windows Help and Support Center for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for information on the device icon. Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files...
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you installed the new driver. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the ...new driver. See the Windows Help and Support Center for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for information on the device icon. Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files...
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...click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that restore point is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your Dell™ computer to see page 43)... to an earlier time is automatically selected. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open ...
...click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that restore point is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your Dell™ computer to see page 43)... to an earlier time is automatically selected. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open ...
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... on . If you purchased the computer. Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. 6 When prompted, click Yes. The computer restarts. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to its original operating state, the screens that appear, such as the End User License Agreement...
... on . If you purchased the computer. Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. 6 When prompted, click Yes. The computer restarts. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to its original operating state, the screens that appear, such as the End User License Agreement...
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... the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support...in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve the incompatibility. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enabling System Restore If you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next. 46 ...
... the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support...in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve the incompatibility. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enabling System Restore If you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next. 46 ...
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... it out of its socket with the object. Ensure that the object is incorrectly installed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. CAUTION: A new battery can restore the correct settings in step 8. 2 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the system board...
... it out of its socket with the object. Ensure that the object is incorrectly installed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. CAUTION: A new battery can restore the correct settings in step 8. 2 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the system board...
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... then plug it into the computer. 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 8 Enter system setup (see page 96) and restore the settings you so that they do not get caught underneath the drives. 2 Ensure that all cables are left inside the computer. 3 Place the cover...
... then plug it into the computer. 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 8 Enter system setup (see page 96) and restore the settings you so that they do not get caught underneath the drives. 2 Ensure that all cables are left inside the computer. 3 Place the cover...
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...version of the BIOS update file. Appendix 99 The default setting is the default setting. Low Power Mode When Low Power Mode is restored to increase or decrease the numbers, or type numbers in a 24-hour format (hours:minutes). NOTE: Normally, the computer can ...suspend mode, hibernate mode, or when powered off for most components, however, system memory remains active. Maintenance CMOS Defaults This setting restores the computer's factory-installed default settings. The options are every day or weekdays (every Monday through Friday). Power Management AC Recovery ...
...version of the BIOS update file. Appendix 99 The default setting is the default setting. Low Power Mode When Low Power Mode is restored to increase or decrease the numbers, or type numbers in a 24-hour format (hours:minutes). NOTE: Normally, the computer can ...suspend mode, hibernate mode, or when powered off for most components, however, system memory remains active. Maintenance CMOS Defaults This setting restores the computer's factory-installed default settings. The options are every day or weekdays (every Monday through Friday). Power Management AC Recovery ...
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... memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . and down the list. CLR CMOS (page 102) PSWRD Appendix 101 For example, if you want to restore it . 4 At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark). 5 Press...
... memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . and down the list. CLR CMOS (page 102) PSWRD Appendix 101 For example, if you want to restore it . 4 At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark). 5 Press...
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... and peripherals include any peripheral, accessory, or software program sold by the original manufacturer of your computer. Only) Most Dell computer systems are installed on the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft® Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on).... requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in a Custom Factory Integration (CFI) project are included. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Support for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical ...
... and peripherals include any peripheral, accessory, or software program sold by the original manufacturer of your computer. Only) Most Dell computer systems are installed on the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft® Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on).... requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in a Custom Factory Integration (CFI) project are included. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Support for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical ...
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... 22 removing, 84 CD-RW drive problems, 22 CDs copying, 17 Check Disk, 23 computer components inside, 55 crashes, 26-27 inside view, 55 restore to previous state, 43 stops responding, 26 connectors center/LFE, 52-53 DVI, 52 headphone, 50 keyboard, 53 line-in, 52 line-out, 52...-OUT, 53 connectors (continued) USB, 50, 53 video, 52-53 copying CDs and DVDs, 17 cover cover latch, 52 removing, 54 replacing, 89 D Dell contacting, 105 Dell Dimension Help file, 9 Dell Solution Center, 9 support site, 10 Dell support policy, 103 diagnostic lights, 37 diagnostics lights, 37, 52 display. Index A audio.
... 22 removing, 84 CD-RW drive problems, 22 CDs copying, 17 Check Disk, 23 computer components inside, 55 crashes, 26-27 inside view, 55 restore to previous state, 43 stops responding, 26 connectors center/LFE, 52-53 DVI, 52 headphone, 50 keyboard, 53 line-in, 52 line-out, 52...-OUT, 53 connectors (continued) USB, 50, 53 video, 52-53 copying CDs and DVDs, 17 cover cover latch, 52 removing, 54 replacing, 89 D Dell contacting, 105 Dell Dimension Help file, 9 Dell Solution Center, 9 support site, 10 Dell support policy, 103 diagnostic lights, 37 diagnostics lights, 37, 52 display. Index A audio.
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... to read, 35 network, 30 power, 30 power light conditions, 30 printer, 31 program crashes, 27 program stops responding, 27 programs and Windows compatibility, 27 restore to previous state, 43 scanner, 32 screen is blank, 34 screen is hard to read , 35 software, 27-28 sound and speakers, 33 troubleshooting tips...
... to read, 35 network, 30 power, 30 power light conditions, 30 printer, 31 program crashes, 27 program stops responding, 27 programs and Windows compatibility, 27 restore to previous state, 43 scanner, 32 screen is blank, 34 screen is hard to read , 35 software, 27-28 sound and speakers, 33 troubleshooting tips...
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..., 53 line-in, 52 line-out, 53 surround, 52 speaker problems, 33 volume, 33 specifications, 91 support contacting Dell, 105 support.dell.com, 10 system board, 56 System Restore, 43 system setup, 95 entering, 96 options, 97 screens, 96 T troubleshooting diagnostic lights, 37 Hardware Troubleshooter, 46 ...Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 43 tips, 21 TV connect to computer, 13-14, 53 V video ...
..., 53 line-in, 52 line-out, 53 surround, 52 speaker problems, 33 volume, 33 specifications, 91 support contacting Dell, 105 support.dell.com, 10 system board, 56 System Restore, 43 system setup, 95 entering, 96 options, 97 screens, 96 T troubleshooting diagnostic lights, 37 Hardware Troubleshooter, 46 ...Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 43 tips, 21 TV connect to computer, 13-14, 53 V video ...