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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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... XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in certain windows. 22 Setting Up and Using Your Computer When a Windows XP Professional computer is restored to the entire computer. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP. 4 Complete...
... XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in certain windows. 22 Setting Up and Using Your Computer When a Windows XP Professional computer is restored to the entire computer. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP. 4 Complete...
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...hibernate settings on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it entered standby mode. Pressing a key on the keyboard or move the mouse. To immediately ...activate standby mode without a period of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is restored to the state it was in standby mode, it may take a short time to exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. To ...
...hibernate settings on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it entered standby mode. Pressing a key on the keyboard or move the mouse. To immediately ...activate standby mode without a period of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is restored to the state it was in standby mode, it may take a short time to exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. To ...
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... two drives used to select RAID1(Mirror) and press . 6 If there are more information about RAID options, see "Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 11 Use the up - and down -arrow keys to create a RAID configuration when using the Intel...
... two drives used to select RAID1(Mirror) and press . 6 If there are more information about RAID options, see "Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 11 Use the up - and down -arrow keys to create a RAID configuration when using the Intel...
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... the Media Card Reader. 6 Click OK to confirm your computer to use first. If you attempt to access a drive that you want to restore computer resources. Contact Dell (see if it . If the next logical drive after all windows and open the program that is enabled in it is mapped to an...
... the Media Card Reader. 6 Click OK to confirm your computer to use first. If you attempt to access a drive that you want to restore computer resources. Contact Dell (see if it . If the next logical drive after all windows and open the program that is enabled in it is mapped to an...
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...Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs 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 installed the new driver. If you install drivers obtained .... 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click ...
...Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs 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 installed the new driver. If you install drivers obtained .... 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click ...
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Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and ... system setup or is detected but 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 use the Hardware Troubleshooter to...
Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and ... system setup or is detected but 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 use the Hardware Troubleshooter to...
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...Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar ...that is automatically selected. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. If that allows you to see ...
...Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar ...that is automatically selected. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. If that allows you to see ...
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... complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to complete. 56 Advanced Troubleshooting PC Restore restores your operating system. If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is not available in all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications...
... complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to complete. 56 Advanced Troubleshooting PC Restore restores your operating system. If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is not available in all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications...
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...available as indicated by the increased value for Free Space. 7 Click Finish to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe. NOTE: If you do not remove PC Restore from your computer's operating system to its original operating state, the screens that appear... is no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to its original state. Advanced Troubleshooting 57 To remove PC Restore: 1 Log on . 7 Click Next. Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your computer's hard drive, a message appears stating that you cannot ever recall it was in Windows Explorer,...
...available as indicated by the increased value for Free Space. 7 Click Finish to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe. NOTE: If you do not remove PC Restore from your computer's operating system to its original operating state, the screens that appear... is no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to its original state. Advanced Troubleshooting 57 To remove PC Restore: 1 Log on . 7 Click Next. Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your computer's hard drive, a message appears stating that you cannot ever recall it was in Windows Explorer,...
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... you begin any of your computer's electronic components. CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it out of its socket with your body before you can restore the correct settings in step 8. 2 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 57. 3 Locate the battery socket (see page 103) so that the...
... you begin any of your computer's electronic components. CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it out of its socket with your body before you can restore the correct settings in step 8. 2 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 57. 3 Locate the battery socket (see page 103) so that the...
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battery battery socket 6 Replace the computer cover (see page 103) and restore the settings you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in step 1. 9 Properly dispose of the old battery. 5 Insert ...
battery battery socket 6 Replace the computer cover (see page 103) and restore the settings you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in step 1. 9 Properly dispose of the old battery. 5 Insert ...
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... and allows a new system password to increase or decrease the numbers, or type numbers in data transfer rates. Determines what happens when AC power is restored to the computer.
... and allows a new system password to increase or decrease the numbers, or type numbers in data transfer rates. Determines what happens when AC power is restored to the computer.
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... up when a NIC or Remote Wakeup-capable modem receives a wake up remotely from suspend mode, hibernate mode, or when powered off for devices. This setting restores the computer's default settings. This option disables or enables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. If the floppy disk in the drive is not...
... up when a NIC or Remote Wakeup-capable modem receives a wake up remotely from suspend mode, hibernate mode, or when powered off for devices. This setting restores the computer's default settings. This option disables or enables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. If the floppy disk in the drive is not...
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... device, the device must be used for example, to restart your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, 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 . NOTE: To boot to access the menu. To ensure that your...
... device, the device must be used for example, to restart your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, 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 . NOTE: To boot to access the menu. To ensure that your...
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... technical support requires 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 "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party...
... technical support requires 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 "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party...
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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