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... 86 Resolving Other Technical Problems 86 If Your Computer Gets Wet 87 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 88 Drivers 88 What Is a Driver 88 Identifying Drivers 89 Reinstalling Drivers 89 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 91 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 92 Using System Restore 93 Creating a Restore Point 93 Restoring the... Windows XP 95 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Add or Replace Parts 100 Memory 100 Modem 103 Hard Drive 104 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 106 Contents 7
... 86 Resolving Other Technical Problems 86 If Your Computer Gets Wet 87 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 88 Drivers 88 What Is a Driver 88 Identifying Drivers 89 Reinstalling Drivers 89 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 91 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 92 Using System Restore 93 Creating a Restore Point 93 Restoring the... Windows XP 95 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Add or Replace Parts 100 Memory 100 Modem 103 Hard Drive 104 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 106 Contents 7
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... method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 7 On the What do you chose for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to transfer? 5 On the Which computer is this? See the documentation that came with the printer for transferring your new computer.
... method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 7 On the What do you chose for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to transfer? 5 On the Which computer is this? See the documentation that came with the printer for transferring your new computer.
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...ur Computer See the documentation that it with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the computer (see page 38). www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer and the printer. USB connector on computer USB ...setup if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with a printer cable, so if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your computer, the cable may not come with your printer. Ensure ...
...ur Computer See the documentation that it with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the computer (see page 38). www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer and the printer. USB connector on computer USB ...setup if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with a printer cable, so if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your computer, the cable may not come with your printer. Ensure ...
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...network again. Be sure to a wireless Local Area Network (LAN), you must have specific information about your network and cannot be provided by Dell. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 67 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations, and return to Bluetooth™ or cellular products. ... activity. NOTE: These networking instructions do not apply to the Network Setup Wizard. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. Green indicates that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is active. C O N T A C T Y O U R N E T W O R K A D M I N I G H T S O N T H E N E T W...
...network again. Be sure to a wireless Local Area Network (LAN), you must have specific information about your network and cannot be provided by Dell. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 67 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations, and return to Bluetooth™ or cellular products. ... activity. NOTE: These networking instructions do not apply to the Network Setup Wizard. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. Green indicates that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is active. C O N T A C T Y O U R N E T W O R K A D M I N I G H T S O N T H E N E T W...
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... instructions listed in the User's Guide for your network administrator if you are unsure of the type of computers that came with your Drivers, Utilities, and Applications CD (that broadcast to which you are the infrastructure type. This software is highlighted. 68 Setting Up a ...Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in the "User's Guides-Network User's Guides" category. The User's Guide is located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Click the Start button, Control Panel, and then click Switch to ...
... instructions listed in the User's Guide for your network administrator if you are unsure of the type of computers that came with your Drivers, Utilities, and Applications CD (that broadcast to which you are the infrastructure type. This software is highlighted. 68 Setting Up a ...Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in the "User's Guides-Network User's Guides" category. The User's Guide is located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Click the Start button, Control Panel, and then click Switch to ...
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... instructions are basic steps for your wireless network card. 1 In the Preferred networks section, click the name of the Dell wireless software may require special settings such as provided by your network administrator and are unique to your network administrator before continuing...a Network With No Security-Related Requirements 1 In the Preferred networks area, click the name of your wireless driver software from your network. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Network security settings are only provided by the network administrator). In addition, your wireless network....
... instructions are basic steps for your wireless network card. 1 In the Preferred networks section, click the name of the Dell wireless software may require special settings such as provided by your network administrator and are unique to your network administrator before continuing...a Network With No Security-Related Requirements 1 In the Preferred networks area, click the name of your wireless driver software from your network. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Network security settings are only provided by the network administrator). In addition, your wireless network....
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7 SECTION 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Error Messages Video and Display Problems Scanner Problems Drive Problems PC Card Problems General Program Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
7 SECTION 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Error Messages Video and Display Problems Scanner Problems Drive Problems PC Card Problems General Program Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
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...start , or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 126). Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Each device has its driver recognizes. 88 So l vi n g Pro b l ...battery. 16 Turn on the computer and verify that it is a program that use the device. All devices require a driver program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: See "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" on page 147 for information on your warranty coverage. NOTE: See "...
...start , or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 126). Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Each device has its driver recognizes. 88 So l vi n g Pro b l ...battery. 16 Turn on the computer and verify that it is a program that use the device. All devices require a driver program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: See "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" on page 147 for information on your warranty coverage. NOTE: See "...
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...You reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You may need to replace the driver with the previously installed version. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your computer might not work correctly. If you experience a problem with any ... Device Manager window, scroll down the list to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with a [!]) on your computer after you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers.
...You reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You may need to replace the driver with the previously installed version. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your computer might not work correctly. If you experience a problem with any ... Device Manager window, scroll down the list to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with a [!]) on your computer after you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers.
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...autorcd.exe file. A welcome screen appears. 90 So l vi n g Pro b l em s www.dell.com | support.dell.com To use System Restore (see page 93) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities CD. 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Insert... the Drivers and Utilities CD. The first time that you to the operating ...
...autorcd.exe file. A welcome screen appears. 90 So l vi n g Pro b l em s www.dell.com | support.dell.com To use System Restore (see page 93) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities CD. 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Insert... the Drivers and Utilities CD. The first time that you to the operating ...
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...following subsections, or click Extract, follow the screen prompts to display the files associated with that you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menus. A link or links appear... Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you can also detect other drivers and utilities. Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse, and...
...following subsections, or click Extract, follow the screen prompts to display the files associated with that you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menus. A link or links appear... Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you can also detect other drivers and utilities. Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse, and...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not ...
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...button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 89) to resolve the problem. Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to ...that you want to see page 80. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that allows you install a device driver, use System Restore. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is selected and click Next. 3 Click a...
...button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 89) to resolve the problem. Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to ...that you want to see page 80. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that allows you install a device driver, use System Restore. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is selected and click Next. 3 Click a...
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... on your operating system to complete. See the documentation that might run after the DELL™ logo appears. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you installed the new device driver. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to Boot From the Operating System... CD 1 Insert the Operating System CD. 2 Exit any program or utility that came with Windows XP, disable any key to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 95 Reinstalling Windows XP To reinstall Windows XP, perform...
... on your operating system to complete. See the documentation that might run after the DELL™ logo appears. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you installed the new device driver. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to Boot From the Operating System... CD 1 Insert the Operating System CD. 2 Exit any program or utility that came with Windows XP, disable any key to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 95 Reinstalling Windows XP To reinstall Windows XP, perform...
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... the CD. 1 When the Welcome to provide further network information regarding your other software programs. See the documentation that came with Microsoft? Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 89). 2 Reinstall your computer has a network adapter, click Typical in the Networking Settings screen and click Next. Completing the Operating...
... the CD. 1 When the Welcome to provide further network information regarding your other software programs. See the documentation that came with Microsoft? Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 89). 2 Reinstall your computer has a network adapter, click Typical in the Networking Settings screen and click Next. Completing the Operating...
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...press the modem into the connector on , in standby mode, or in hibernate mode. You also need the Operating System CD to install the drivers and utilities on the new hard drive. NOTICE: Hard drives are keyed for your computer (see page 40) before removing the hard drive. ... install the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. NOTE: You need the Drivers and Utilities CD for correct insertion; even a slight bump can damage the drive. 104 Adding and Replacing Pa rts www.dell.com | support.dell.com screws (2) modem cable modem cable connector pull-tab 4 Connect the modem ...
...press the modem into the connector on , in standby mode, or in hibernate mode. You also need the Operating System CD to install the drivers and utilities on the new hard drive. NOTICE: Hard drives are keyed for your computer (see page 40) before removing the hard drive. ... install the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. NOTE: You need the Drivers and Utilities CD for correct insertion; even a slight bump can damage the drive. 104 Adding and Replacing Pa rts www.dell.com | support.dell.com screws (2) modem cable modem cable connector pull-tab 4 Connect the modem ...
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... Adding and Replacing Pa rts Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to install the drivers and utilities for your computer (see page 95). 8 Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Use the Operating System CD to install the...
... Adding and Replacing Pa rts Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to install the drivers and utilities for your computer (see page 95). 8 Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Use the Operating System CD to install the...
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... peripherals include any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is installed on the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft...
... peripherals include any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is installed on the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft...
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... display adjusting the size of icons, 32 adjusting the size of toolbars, 32 description, 20 system view, 20 display latch description, 20 system view, 20 drivers reinstalling, 89 drives fixing problems, 84 See hard drive DVD drive See CD or DVD drive E e-mail fixing problems, 35 F finding solutions, 78 floppy drive...
... display adjusting the size of icons, 32 adjusting the size of toolbars, 32 description, 20 system view, 20 display latch description, 20 system view, 20 drivers reinstalling, 89 drives fixing problems, 84 See hard drive DVD drive See CD or DVD drive E e-mail fixing problems, 35 F finding solutions, 78 floppy drive...
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... management adjusting settings, 32 QuickSet, 32 printer cable, 38 connecting, 37 setting up, 37 USB, 38 programs crashes, 86 not responding, 86 Q QuickSet, 32 R reinstalling drivers, 89 Windows XP, 95 S safety instructions, 11 scanner fixing problems, 83 security cable slot description, 25 system view, 25 160 Index
... management adjusting settings, 32 QuickSet, 32 printer cable, 38 connecting, 37 setting up, 37 USB, 38 programs crashes, 86 not responding, 86 Q QuickSet, 32 R reinstalling drivers, 89 Windows XP, 95 S safety instructions, 11 scanner fixing problems, 83 security cable slot description, 25 system view, 25 160 Index