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... 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...the Last System Restore 94 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 95 Before You Reinstall 95 Reinstalling 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
... 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...the Last System Restore 94 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 95 Before You Reinstall 95 Reinstalling 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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If the status light is firmly connected to your network and cannot be provided by Dell. 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 K C O N N E C T O R - Connecting to ... T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R - Green indicates that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is detecting activity. Try to log on to get the name of your network settings are unique... to the connector on the screen. Verify that your wireless network along with Windows XP. Be sure to the network again. NOTE: These networking instructions do not ...
If the status light is firmly connected to your network and cannot be provided by Dell. 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 K C O N N E C T O R - Connecting to ... T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R - Green indicates that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is detecting activity. Try to log on to get the name of your network settings are unique... to the connector on the screen. Verify that your wireless network along with Windows XP. Be sure to the network again. NOTE: These networking instructions do not ...
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... consists of network to connect several computers together. Infrastructure Network Ad-Hoc Network 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. This software is highlighted. 68 Setting Up a... to one another. Determining Your Network Type Wireless networks fall into two categories - 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 Classic View. 2 Double-click Network Connections....
... consists of network to connect several computers together. Infrastructure Network Ad-Hoc Network 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. This software is highlighted. 68 Setting Up a... to one another. Determining Your Network Type Wireless networks fall into two categories - 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 Classic View. 2 Double-click Network Connections....
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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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... the device name, you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to install drivers if: • You upgrade your operating system. • You reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your problem and to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. You may need to replace the...
... the device name, you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to install drivers if: • You upgrade your operating system. • You reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your problem and to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. You may need to replace the...
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... | 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. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click ...your preferred language for which the new driver was in the toolbar, select your CD drive directory to continue. 3 From the Language drop...
... | 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. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click ...your preferred language for which the new driver was in the toolbar, select your CD drive directory to continue. 3 From the Language drop...
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... 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. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to display the... b l em s 91 4 Click Next. After the CD completes the hardware scan, you previously extracted the driver files. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the following subsections, or click Extract, follow the screen prompts to detect...
... 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. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to display the... b l em s 91 4 Click Next. After the CD completes the hardware scan, you previously extracted the driver files. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the following subsections, or click Extract, follow the screen prompts to detect...
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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 detected during the operating system setup or is ... conflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled. 5 Double-click any conflict to resolve a hardware conflict on a computer running Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click ...
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 detected during the operating system setup or is ... conflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled. 5 Double-click any conflict to resolve a hardware conflict on a computer running Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click ...
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...and Support Center for information on the screen. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data ... State If problems occur after you to restore your computer. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you install a device driver, use System Restore. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that is automatically selected. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the...
...and Support Center for information on the screen. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data ... State If problems occur after you to restore your computer. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you install a device driver, use System Restore. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that is automatically selected. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the...
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...logo appears, wait until you need to replace the device driver with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see the Windows desktop, and then shut down (see page 93) to ...Windows XP. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to complete. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 95 The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your computer before you installed the new device driver. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to do so by a Dell...
...logo appears, wait until you need to replace the device driver with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see the Windows desktop, and then shut down (see page 93) to ...Windows XP. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to complete. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 95 The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your computer before you installed the new device driver. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to do so by a Dell...
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... connect to the Internet? screen appears, you may be prompted to register with the software for instructions. Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 89). 2 Reinstall your other software programs. See the documentation that came with the software for ... provide further network information regarding your computer has a network adapter, click Typical in the Networking Settings screen and click Next. Windows XP installs the operating system components, configures the computer, and then restarts the computer. screen appears, click No, not at...
... connect to the Internet? screen appears, you may be prompted to register with the software for instructions. Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 89). 2 Reinstall your other software programs. See the documentation that came with the software for ... provide further network information regarding your computer has a network adapter, click Typical in the Networking Settings screen and click Next. Windows XP installs the operating system components, configures the computer, and then restarts the computer. screen appears, click No, not at...
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...your computer (see page 40) before removing the hard drive. You also need the Operating System CD to install the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. 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 touch the metal housing of the hard drive. NOTE: You need the Drivers and Utilities CD for correct insertion; NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computer to install the drivers and utilities on the system board. 6 Install the screws to secure the modem to ...
...your computer (see page 40) before removing the hard drive. You also need the Operating System CD to install the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. 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 touch the metal housing of the hard drive. NOTE: You need the Drivers and Utilities CD for correct insertion; NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computer to install the drivers and utilities on the system board. 6 Install the screws to secure the modem to ...
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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
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... 35 Hardware Troubleshooter, 92 network problems, 67 PC Card problems, 85 power problems, 45 program crash, 86 program stopped responding, 86 reinstalling Windows XP, 95 scanner problems, 83 System Restore, 93 unexpected characters, 53 wet computer, 87 turning off your computer, 40 V video connector ...description, 27 system view, 27 W warranty, 147 wet computer, 87 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 92 help, 80 printer, 39 reinstalling, 95 System Restore, 93 wireless turning activity on and off, 32 U...
... 35 Hardware Troubleshooter, 92 network problems, 67 PC Card problems, 85 power problems, 45 program crash, 86 program stopped responding, 86 reinstalling Windows XP, 95 scanner problems, 83 System Restore, 93 unexpected characters, 53 wet computer, 87 turning off your computer, 40 V video connector ...description, 27 system view, 27 W warranty, 147 wet computer, 87 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 92 help, 80 printer, 39 reinstalling, 95 System Restore, 93 wireless turning activity on and off, 32 U...
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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 92 Creating a Restore Point 93 Restoring the Computer...
... 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 92 Creating a Restore Point 93 Restoring the Computer...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit ... the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I C A L OU T L E T - Ensure that came with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the computer (see page 38). VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER - 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 38 Setting Up...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit ... the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I C A L OU T L E T - Ensure that came with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the computer (see page 38). VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER - 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 38 Setting Up...
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...computer and the network wall jack. Be sure to get the name of your wireless network along with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations, and return to the Network Setup Wizard. 5 Follow... the integrated firewall provided with any special security settings from your network. Verify that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is firmly connected to log on the screen. If the status light ... that your network and cannot be provided by Dell. Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks Before you can connect to Bluetooth™ or cellular products...
...computer and the network wall jack. Be sure to get the name of your wireless network along with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations, and return to the Network Setup Wizard. 5 Follow... the integrated firewall provided with any special security settings from your network. Verify that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is firmly connected to log on the screen. If the status light ... that your network and cannot be provided by Dell. Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks Before you can connect to Bluetooth™ or cellular products...
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...to a network. The User's Guide is pre-installed from the factory. Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in the User's Guide for your network administrator if you are the infrastructure type. infrastructure networks and ad...-hoc networks. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Determining Your Network Type Wireless networks fall into two categories - Consult your wireless card. This software is located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Click the Start button, Control ...
...to a network. The User's Guide is pre-installed from the factory. Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in the User's Guide for your network administrator if you are the infrastructure type. infrastructure networks and ad...-hoc networks. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Determining Your Network Type Wireless networks fall into two categories - Consult your wireless card. This software is located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Click the Start button, Control ...
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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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... circle with a [!]) on your computer after you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 89 Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with the previously installed version. If an exclamation point is the source...
... circle with a [!]) on your computer after you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 89 Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with the previously installed version. If an exclamation point is the source...