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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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... do you chose for technical assistance. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to transfer and click Next. 5 On the Which computer is this?
... do you chose for technical assistance. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to transfer and click Next. 5 On the Which computer is this?
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... Setting Up Yo ur Computer USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on . TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N S - The USB connectors fit only one way. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the computer (see...
... Setting Up Yo ur Computer USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on . TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N S - The USB connectors fit only one way. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the computer (see...
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... required preparations, and return to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with any special security settings from your network and cannot be provided by Dell. Green indicates that the network is functioning. Try to log on the computer and the network wall jack. 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 O R... network. Amber indicates that the network cable connector is detecting activity. Ensure that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is firmly connected to Bluetooth™ or cellular products. If the status...
... required preparations, and return to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with any special security settings from your network and cannot be provided by Dell. Green indicates that the network is functioning. Try to log on the computer and the network wall jack. 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 O R... network. Amber indicates that the network cable connector is detecting activity. Ensure that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is firmly connected to Bluetooth™ or cellular products. If the status...
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...listed in the User's Guide for your wireless card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Most wireless networks are connecting. infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks. The User's Guide is also available on your Drivers, Utilities, and Applications CD (that came with your network ... are unsure of the type of computers that broadcast 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. Infrastructure Network Ad-Hoc Network Connecting to one another. The User's Guide...
...listed in the User's Guide for your wireless card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Most wireless networks are connecting. infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks. The User's Guide is also available on your Drivers, Utilities, and Applications CD (that came with your network ... are unsure of the type of computers that broadcast 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. Infrastructure Network Ad-Hoc Network Connecting to one another. The User's Guide...
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...WEP) Security Requirements Connecting to step 5. 4 From the Data encryption drop-down menu, select Open. Your network setup is complete. Dell cannot provide this information. In addition, your wireless network. Earlier versions of your network administrator before continuing. Be sure to your ...you are unique to get all necessary WPA settings from your wireless driver software from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 72 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Network security settings are only provided by the network administrator...
...WEP) Security Requirements Connecting to step 5. 4 From the Data encryption drop-down menu, select Open. Your network setup is complete. Dell cannot provide this information. In addition, your wireless network. Earlier versions of your network administrator before continuing. Be sure to your ...you are unique to get all necessary WPA settings from your wireless driver software from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 72 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Network security settings are only provided by the network administrator...
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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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...you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 126). 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. A driver acts like a translator between the device and... electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any PC Cards you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 126). A driver is a program that it is working properly. Drivers What Is a Driver? NOTE: See "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" on page 147 for information on your ...
...you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 126). 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. A driver acts like a translator between the device and... electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any PC Cards you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 126). A driver is a program that it is working properly. Drivers What Is a Driver? NOTE: See "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" on page 147 for information on your ...
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... with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with a [!]) on your computer after you may need...
... with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with a [!]) on your computer after you may need...
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...the toolbar, select your preferred language for the driver or utility (if available). If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your CD drive directory to the operating state it might prompt you installed the new driver. 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 ...
...the toolbar, select your preferred language for the driver or utility (if available). If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your CD drive directory to the operating state it might prompt you installed the new driver. 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 ...
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...in the 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. So l vi n g Pro ...-click the name of the device for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to your computer. 5 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to begin installing the driver or utility. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for which you want to install. 6 Click the Install button (if ...
...in the 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. So l vi n g Pro ...-click the name of the device for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to your computer. 5 Click the link of a specific driver or utility to begin installing the driver or utility. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for which you want to install. 6 Click the Install button (if ...
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... click Next. 92 So l vi n g Pro b l em s Conflicts are indicated by reconfiguring the devices or removing the devices from the Device Manager. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. To check for conflicts with the other devices.
... click Next. 92 So l vi n g Pro b l em s Conflicts are indicated by reconfiguring the devices or removing the devices from the Device Manager. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. To check for conflicts with the other devices.
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... on using System Restore. Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you install a device driver, use System Restore. To access help, see page 89) to resolve the problem. If two or more restore points are available, click the... 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 80. System Restore does not monitor your data files. If that Restore my computer to see and select restore points.
... on using System Restore. Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you install a device driver, use System Restore. To access help, see page 89) to resolve the problem. If two or more restore points are available, click the... 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 80. System Restore does not monitor your data files. If that Restore my computer to see and select restore points.
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...Windows XP. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your computer before you installed the new device driver. Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD 1 Insert the Operating System CD. 2 Exit any key. NOTICE: To ... for instructions. Therefore, do so by a Dell technical support representative. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Reinstall If you need to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use...
...Windows XP. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your computer before you installed the new device driver. Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD 1 Insert the Operating System CD. 2 Exit any key. NOTICE: To ... for instructions. Therefore, do so by a Dell technical support representative. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Reinstall If you need to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use...
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... from the CD. 1 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 2 When the How will use this time and click Next. 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. When the Who...
... from the CD. 1 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 2 When the How will use this time and click Next. 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. When the Who...
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NOTICE: The cable connectors are extremely fragile; You also need the Operating System CD to install the drivers and utilities on the new hard drive. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computer to install the Microsoft® Windows® operating ...system. NOTICE: Hard drives are keyed for your computer (see page 40) before removing the hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com screws (2) modem cable modem cable connector pull-tab 4 Connect the modem cable to the system board. 7 Replace the cover. Do not remove ...
NOTICE: The cable connectors are extremely fragile; You also need the Operating System CD to install the drivers and utilities on the new hard drive. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computer to install the Microsoft® Windows® operating ...system. NOTICE: Hard drives are keyed for your computer (see page 40) before removing the hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com screws (2) modem cable modem cable connector pull-tab 4 Connect the modem cable to the system board. 7 Replace the cover. Do not remove ...
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... the instructions in "Before You Add or Replace Parts" on page 100. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw in transit. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Use the Operating System CD to install the operating system for your computer (see page 89). 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 ...
... the instructions in "Before You Add or Replace Parts" on page 100. 2 Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw in transit. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Use the Operating System CD to install the operating system for your computer (see page 89). 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 ...
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... the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the terms and conditions of the software program that is available at support.dell.com. In addition to cover all associated cabling are provided pursuant to the original default configuration as shipped...
... the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the terms and conditions of the software program that is available at support.dell.com. In addition to cover all associated cabling are provided pursuant to the original default configuration as shipped...
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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