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... Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating System 53 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec 55 Removing Dell PC Restore 56 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 57 Recommended Tools 57 Turning Off Your...
... Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating System 53 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec 55 Removing Dell PC Restore 56 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 57 Recommended Tools 57 Turning Off Your...
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... connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the state it is restored to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on and you can reduce the amount of electricity your computer uses when it was in...
... connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the state it is restored to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on and you can reduce the amount of electricity your computer uses when it was in...
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... exit from standby mode, press a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it entered hibernate mode. NOTICE: If your standby mode settings, hibernate mode settings, and other...exit from standby mode, it returns to store the contents of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is restored to the state it was in before shipping the computer to automatically activate after a time-out. To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click the Start...
... exit from standby mode, press a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it entered hibernate mode. NOTICE: If your standby mode settings, hibernate mode settings, and other...exit from standby mode, it returns to store the contents of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is restored to the state it was in before shipping the computer to automatically activate after a time-out. To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click the Start...
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... you want to create the RAID volume. 10 Confirm that you are prompted to RAID-enabled mode (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 11 Use the up - and right-arrow keys to exit system setup and resume the boot...
... you want to create the RAID volume. 10 Confirm that you are prompted to RAID-enabled mode (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 11 Use the up - and right-arrow keys to exit system setup and resume the boot...
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... is mapped to a network drive, Windows XP does not automatically assign a drive letter to see page 114). In some cases, you want to restore computer resources. Media Card Reader Problems NO DRIVE LETTER IS ASSIGNED - A Media Card Reader slot only appears as the next logical drive after the ... is mapped to restart your selection. If the next logical drive after all windows and open the program that you are prompted to use . Contact Dell (see if it . 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 you attempt to access a drive that you might have to ...
... is mapped to a network drive, Windows XP does not automatically assign a drive letter to see page 114). In some cases, you want to restore computer resources. Media Card Reader Problems NO DRIVE LETTER IS ASSIGNED - A Media Card Reader slot only appears as the next logical drive after the ... is mapped to restart your selection. If the next logical drive after all windows and open the program that you are prompted to use . Contact Dell (see if it . 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 you attempt to access a drive that you might have to ...
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....dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with a [!]) on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore... 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. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System....
....dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with a [!]) on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore... 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. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System....
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... incorrectly configured, you can restore your operating system 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. Restoring Your Operating System You can... the Search field and click the arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in when you purchased the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to ...
... incorrectly configured, you can restore your operating system 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. Restoring Your Operating System You can... the Search field and click the arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in when you purchased the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to ...
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... computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. System Restore does not monitor your data files. 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 set your Dell™ computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings...
... computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. System Restore does not monitor your data files. 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 set your Dell™ computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings...
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... do not want to proceed with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to complete. 56 Advanced Troubleshooting Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to the operating state it was in all open files and...
... do not want to proceed with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to complete. 56 Advanced Troubleshooting Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to the operating state it was in all open files and...
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... restarts. 8 After the computer restarts, click OK. Advanced Troubleshooting 57 Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your computer, even to close the PC Restore Removal window. 8 Restart the computer. NOTE: If you do not ... (C) in when you will never be able to use PC Restore to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it, ...
... restarts. 8 After the computer restarts, click OK. Advanced Troubleshooting 57 Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your computer, even to close the PC Restore Removal window. 8 Restart the computer. NOTE: If you do not ... (C) in when you will never be able to use PC Restore to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it, ...
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... computer chassis. If you begin any of its socket with your fingers or with a blunt, nonconducting object such as a plastic screwdriver. CAUTION: A new battery can restore the correct settings in step 8. 2 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Replace the battery only with the object. Ensure that you may damage...
... computer chassis. If you begin any of its socket with your fingers or with a blunt, nonconducting object such as a plastic screwdriver. CAUTION: A new battery can restore the correct settings in step 8. 2 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Replace the battery only with the object. Ensure that you may damage...
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... the cover into place by pulling back on . 8 Enter system setup (see page 96). battery battery socket 6 Replace the computer cover (see page 103) and restore the settings you recorded in the Product Information Guide. 1 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are connected, and fold cables out of the way.
... the cover into place by pulling back on . 8 Enter system setup (see page 96). battery battery socket 6 Replace the computer cover (see page 103) and restore the settings you recorded in the Product Information Guide. 1 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are connected, and fold cables out of the way.
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... data transfer rates. This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using a power strip or surge protector. When Low Power Mode is restored to be noisier. This option locks the system password field with the System Password option. Determines what happens when AC power is selected, remote wakeup...
... data transfer rates. This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using a power strip or surge protector. When Low Power Mode is restored to be noisier. This option locks the system password field with the System Password option. Determines what happens when AC power is selected, remote wakeup...
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... This option allows the computer to power up when a NIC or Remote Wakeup-capable modem receives a wake up remotely from the CD drive. This setting restores the computer's default settings. Appendix 107 This option allows you to boot from Suspend. Displays the system event log. The computer attempts to boot from...
... This option allows the computer to power up when a NIC or Remote Wakeup-capable modem receives a wake up remotely from the CD drive. This setting restores the computer's default settings. Appendix 107 This option allows you to boot from Suspend. Displays the system event log. The computer attempts to boot from...
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... upper-right corner of the device that a device is bootable, check the device documentation. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in case you are booting to restore it . 4 At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the screen, press .
... upper-right corner of the device that a device is bootable, check the device documentation. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in case you are booting to restore it . 4 At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the screen, press .
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... microphones for your entire system is considered to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the standard Dell limited warranty for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all FCC registration labels located on the cards ... system, examine all associated cabling are covered by the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through CFI for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the terms and conditions of the computer's service contract....
... microphones for your entire system is considered to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the standard Dell limited warranty for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all FCC registration labels located on the cards ... system, examine all associated cabling are covered by the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through CFI for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the terms and conditions of the computer's service contract....
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... 32 CDs, 18 playing, 16 Check Disk, 33 CMOS settings clearing, 110 computer components inside, 64 crashes, 36-37 inside view, 64 restore to previous state, 54 stops responding, 36 connectors center/LFE, 61 headphone, 60 line-in, 61 line-out, 61 microphone, 61 network ... general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover removing, 62 replacing, 96 D Dell contacting, 114 support policy, 112 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 50 Dell Premier Support website, 9 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 47, 60 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 10 Index...
... 32 CDs, 18 playing, 16 Check Disk, 33 CMOS settings clearing, 110 computer components inside, 64 crashes, 36-37 inside view, 64 restore to previous state, 54 stops responding, 36 connectors center/LFE, 61 headphone, 60 line-in, 61 line-out, 61 microphone, 61 network ... general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover removing, 62 replacing, 96 D Dell contacting, 114 support policy, 112 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 50 Dell Premier Support website, 9 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 47, 60 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 10 Index...
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...USB, 13 problems battery, 31 blue screen, 37 CD drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 32 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36 problems (continued) Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 31 DVD drive, 32 e-mail, 33 error messages, 34 general, 36 hard drive, 33 Internet, 33 keyboard, ... mouse, 39 network, 40 power, 40 power light conditions, 40 printer, 41 program crashes, 37 program stops responding, 37 programs and Windows compatibility, 37 restore to previous state, 53-54 scanner, 42 screen is blank, 44 screen is hard to read , 45 software, 37-38 sound and speakers, 43 technical...
...USB, 13 problems battery, 31 blue screen, 37 CD drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 32 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36 problems (continued) Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 31 DVD drive, 32 e-mail, 33 error messages, 34 general, 36 hard drive, 33 Internet, 33 keyboard, ... mouse, 39 network, 40 power, 40 power light conditions, 40 printer, 41 program crashes, 37 program stops responding, 37 programs and Windows compatibility, 37 restore to previous state, 53-54 scanner, 42 screen is blank, 44 screen is hard to read , 45 software, 37-38 sound and speakers, 43 technical...
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... 99 physical, 102 power, 102 processor, 99 technical, 99 video, 100 standby mode, 23 support contacting Dell, 114 policy, 112 support website, 10 system board, 65 System Restore, 53-54 system setup about, 103 entering, 103 options, 104 screens, 103 T technical support policy, ...112 transferring information to a new computer, 30 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 troubleshooting (continued) restore to previous state, 53-54 tips, 31 U USB booting to devices, 108 connectors, 60...
... 99 physical, 102 power, 102 processor, 99 technical, 99 video, 100 standby mode, 23 support contacting Dell, 114 policy, 112 support website, 10 system board, 65 System Restore, 53-54 system setup about, 103 entering, 103 options, 104 screens, 103 T technical support policy, ...112 transferring information to a new computer, 30 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 troubleshooting (continued) restore to previous state, 53-54 tips, 31 U USB booting to devices, 108 connectors, 60...
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Windows XP (continued) reinstalling, 54 scanner, 43 System Restore, 53-54 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 30 Network Setup Wizard, 22 Program Compatibility Wizard, 37 Index 137
Windows XP (continued) reinstalling, 54 scanner, 43 System Restore, 53-54 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 30 Network Setup Wizard, 22 Program Compatibility Wizard, 37 Index 137