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3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 43 Dell Diagnostics 46 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 46 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 47 Drivers 48 What Is a Driver 48 Identifying Drivers 48 Reinstalling Drivers 49 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 50 Restoring Your Operating System 50 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 50 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You...
3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 43 Dell Diagnostics 46 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 46 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 47 Drivers 48 What Is a Driver 48 Identifying Drivers 48 Reinstalling Drivers 49 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 50 Restoring Your Operating System 50 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 50 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You...
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When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to the state it was in standby mode, it entered standby mode. Power Management The Microsoft® Windows® XP power management features can reduce ...
When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to the state it was in standby mode, it entered standby mode. Power Management The Microsoft® Windows® XP power management features can reduce ...
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... installed on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. If your computer, choose a scheme from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it entered hibernate mode. To exit from hibernate mode. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click the Start button... Options. 4 Define your standby mode settings, hibernate mode settings, and other power settings in the Power Options Properties window. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not...
... installed on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. If your computer, choose a scheme from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it entered hibernate mode. To exit from hibernate mode. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click the Start button... Options. 4 Define your standby mode settings, hibernate mode settings, and other power settings in the Power Options Properties window. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not...
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... have to restart your computer. 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 . If so, run the program that you are mapped to restore computer resources. O P E R A T I S K E R R O R - NOTE: The Media Card Reader appears as the next logical drive after the physical drives is installed. Contact Dell (see page 96). NO DRIVE LETTER IS ASSIGNED - If you attempt to access the Media...
... have to restart your computer. 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 . If so, run the program that you are mapped to restore computer resources. O P E R A T I S K E R R O R - NOTE: The Media Card Reader appears as the next logical drive after the physical drives is installed. Contact Dell (see page 96). NO DRIVE LETTER IS ASSIGNED - If you attempt to access the Media...
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... and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to see page 48). Troubleshooting Tools 49 If an exclamation point is next to the... if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you are installing the driver. 5 Double-click the name of the appropriate driver ...
... and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to see page 48). Troubleshooting Tools 49 If an exclamation point is next to the... if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you are installing the driver. 5 Double-click the name of the appropriate driver ...
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...this document were written for information on my computer, and click Next. If that is detected but incorrectly configured, you can restore your Dell™ computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in when you purchased the computer. ... drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen. System Restore does not monitor your data files. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not...
...this document were written for information on my computer, and click Next. If that is detected but incorrectly configured, you can restore your Dell™ computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in when you purchased the computer. ... drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen. System Restore does not monitor your data files. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not...
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... computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any ...
... computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any ...
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...is not available in when you received your computer. PC Restore restores your hard drive to restore your operating system. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click Finish to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately.... NOTICE: If you received your computer- If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. ...
...is not available in when you received your computer. PC Restore restores your hard drive to restore your operating system. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click Finish to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately.... NOTICE: If you received your computer- If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the connector. 78 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: If you pry the battery out ... of coin cell battery, see "Power" on page 84. 1 Record all the screens in "Before You Begin" on the computer chassis. CAUTION: A new battery can restore the correct settings in step 8. 2 Follow the procedures in system setup (see page 62). a Support the battery connector by touching an unpainted metal surface on...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the connector. 78 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: If you pry the battery out ... of coin cell battery, see "Power" on page 84. 1 Record all the screens in "Before You Begin" on the computer chassis. CAUTION: A new battery can restore the correct settings in step 8. 2 Follow the procedures in system setup (see page 62). a Support the battery connector by touching an unpainted metal surface on...
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... devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 8 Enter system setup (see page 86) and restore the settings you recorded in the Product Information Guide. 1 Ensure that both sides of the way. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then...
... devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 8 Enter system setup (see page 86) and restore the settings you recorded in the Product Information Guide. 1 Ensure that both sides of the way. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then...
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... (hours:minutes). Sets time to automatically turn off your computer starts more quickly because it skips certain configurations and tests. This setting restores the computer's factory-installed default settings. When set to Off, this option activates the numeric and mathematical features shown at the top ...set to On (default), this option activates the cursor-control functions labeled on the computer. Determines what happens when AC power is restored to conserve power. Change the start-up time by pressing when the computer starts. Displays the current status of each key. When ...
... (hours:minutes). Sets time to automatically turn off your computer starts more quickly because it skips certain configurations and tests. This setting restores the computer's factory-installed default settings. When set to Off, this option activates the numeric and mathematical features shown at the top ...set to On (default), this option activates the cursor-control functions labeled on the computer. Determines what happens when AC power is restored to conserve power. Change the start-up time by pressing when the computer starts. Displays the current status of each key. When ...
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... move through the list of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark). 5 Press the key or the key to restore it. 3 Press the up or down your current boot sequence in "Before You Begin" on page 53. 3 2 1 PSWD 12 3 RTCRST (page 92) 2 Locate the 3-pin...
... move through the list of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark). 5 Press the key or the key to restore it. 3 Press the up or down your current boot sequence in "Before You Begin" on page 53. 3 2 1 PSWD 12 3 RTCRST (page 92) 2 Locate the 3-pin...
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...the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer and all Dell-installed hardware. Support for third-party...the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft® Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on DVDs. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Dell-installed peripherals include any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. In addition, any optional support service contract purchased with the playback quality...
...the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer and all Dell-installed hardware. Support for third-party...the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft® Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on DVDs. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Dell-installed peripherals include any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. In addition, any optional support service contract purchased with the playback quality...
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... CDs copying, 21 playing, 19 Check Disk, 29 CMOS settings clearing, 92 computer cleaning, 93 crashes, 32-33 internal parts, 60 restore to previous operating state, 50 stops responding, 32-33 connectors network adapter, 57 serial, 57 copying CDs and DVDs, 21 cover closing,... 80 opening, 59 D Dell contacting, 95-96 Dell Diagnostics, 46 support policy, 94 Dell Support website, 10 diagnostic lights, 43 diagnostics Dell, 46 lights, 43 display. See monitor documentation, 9 finding, 9 online, 10 setup diagram, 9 drivers...
... CDs copying, 21 playing, 19 Check Disk, 29 CMOS settings clearing, 92 computer cleaning, 93 crashes, 32-33 internal parts, 60 restore to previous operating state, 50 stops responding, 32-33 connectors network adapter, 57 serial, 57 copying CDs and DVDs, 21 cover closing,... 80 opening, 59 D Dell contacting, 95-96 Dell Diagnostics, 46 support policy, 94 Dell Support website, 10 diagnostic lights, 43 diagnostics Dell, 46 lights, 43 display. See monitor documentation, 9 finding, 9 online, 10 setup diagram, 9 drivers...
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...connect TV, 15 display settings, 16 extended desktop mode, 16 hard to read, 41 problems, 40 motherboard. H hard drive problems, 29 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 46 Hardware Troubleshooter, 50 Help and Support Center, 10 hibernate mode, 24-25 Hyper-Threading, 25 I IEEE 1394 problems, 31 installing ...17 connection, setting up , 16 network adapter connector, 57 Network Setup Wizard, 17 NIC. See network adapter O operating system restoring, 50 P password clearing, 91 jumper, 91 PC Restore, 50 PCI Express cards installing, 67 removing, 70 playing CDs, 19 DVDs, 19 power conserving, 23 hibernate mode, 24-...
...connect TV, 15 display settings, 16 extended desktop mode, 16 hard to read, 41 problems, 40 motherboard. H hard drive problems, 29 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 46 Hardware Troubleshooter, 50 Help and Support Center, 10 hibernate mode, 24-25 Hyper-Threading, 25 I IEEE 1394 problems, 31 installing ...17 connection, setting up , 16 network adapter connector, 57 Network Setup Wizard, 17 NIC. See network adapter O operating system restoring, 50 P password clearing, 91 jumper, 91 PC Restore, 50 PCI Express cards installing, 67 removing, 70 playing CDs, 19 DVDs, 19 power conserving, 23 hibernate mode, 24-...
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... expansion bus, 82 memory, 81 physical, 85 power, 84 processor, 81 technical, 81 video, 82 standby mode, 23 support contacting Dell, 95-96 policy, 94 system board, 62 System Restore, 50 system setup, 85 entering, 86 options, 87 screens, 86 Index 115 power (continued) options, schemes, 24 problems, 36 ..., 35 network, 36 power, 36 power light conditions, 36 printer, 37 program crashes, 33 program stops responding, 33 programs and Windows compatibility, 33 restore to previous operating state, 50 scanner, 38 screen is blank, 40 screen is hard to read, 41 software, 33-34 sound and speakers, 39 ...
... expansion bus, 82 memory, 81 physical, 85 power, 84 processor, 81 technical, 81 video, 82 standby mode, 23 support contacting Dell, 95-96 policy, 94 system board, 62 System Restore, 50 system setup, 85 entering, 86 options, 87 screens, 86 Index 115 power (continued) options, schemes, 24 problems, 36 ..., 35 network, 36 power, 36 power light conditions, 36 printer, 37 program crashes, 33 program stops responding, 33 programs and Windows compatibility, 33 restore to previous operating state, 50 scanner, 38 screen is blank, 40 screen is hard to read, 41 software, 33-34 sound and speakers, 39 ...
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T technical support policy, 94 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 46 diagnostic lights, 43 Hardware Troubleshooter, 50 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous operating state, 50 tips, 27 TV connect to computer, 15 U USB booting to devices, 90 V video problems, 40 volume adjusting, 39 W Windows XP... Rollback, 49 Hardware Troubleshooter, 50 Help and Support Center, 10 help, accessing, 10 Hyper-Threading, 25 Network Setup Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility Wizard, 33 restoring, 50 scanner, 39 System Restore, 50 wizards Network Setup Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility Wizard, 33 116 Index
T technical support policy, 94 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 46 diagnostic lights, 43 Hardware Troubleshooter, 50 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous operating state, 50 tips, 27 TV connect to computer, 15 U USB booting to devices, 90 V video problems, 40 volume adjusting, 39 W Windows XP... Rollback, 49 Hardware Troubleshooter, 50 Help and Support Center, 10 help, accessing, 10 Hyper-Threading, 25 Network Setup Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility Wizard, 33 restoring, 50 scanner, 39 System Restore, 50 wizards Network Setup Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility Wizard, 33 116 Index