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... 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
... 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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... Area Networks Before you must have specific information about your network and cannot be provided by Dell. These settings are correct and that the network connection is functioning. Ensure that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is detecting activity. If the status light is firmly connected to... not apply to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with any special security settings from your wireless network along with Windows XP. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to Bluetooth™ or cellular products.
... Area Networks Before you must have specific information about your network and cannot be provided by Dell. These settings are correct and that the network connection is functioning. Ensure that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is detecting activity. If the status light is firmly connected to... not apply to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with any special security settings from your wireless network along with Windows XP. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to Bluetooth™ or cellular products.
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... Connections. 3 Click Wireless Network Connection. 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 Guide for your wireless card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Most wireless networks are unsure of the type of computers that came with your...
... Connections. 3 Click Wireless Network Connection. 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 Guide for your wireless card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Most wireless networks are unsure of the type of computers that came with your...
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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
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to install drivers if: • You upgrade your operating system. • You reinstall your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. You may need to replace the driver with a [!]) on the device icon. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your operating system...
... after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to install drivers if: • You upgrade your operating system. • You reinstall your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. You may need to replace the driver with a [!]) on the device icon. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your operating system...
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... installation is not an option. A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 5 Click the link of the device for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to display information about the driver or utility that driver. At the welcome screen, follow the extracting instructions, and read the readme...
... installation is not an option. A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 5 Click the link of the device for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to display information about the driver or utility that driver. At the welcome screen, follow the extracting instructions, and read the readme...
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...Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to display the Properties window. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. Conflicts are indicated by reconfiguring the ...devices or removing the devices from the Device Manager. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP IRQ conflicts ...
...Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to display the Properties window. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. Conflicts are indicated by reconfiguring the ...devices or removing the devices from the Device Manager. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP IRQ conflicts ...
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...allows you to see and select restore points. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver, use System Restore. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that you prefer. All calendar dates with available restore points ... settings have left the computer in bold. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer. See the Help and Support Center for information on the screen. Creating...
...allows you to see and select restore points. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver, use System Restore. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that you prefer. All calendar dates with available restore points ... settings have left the computer in bold. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer. See the Help and Support Center for information on the screen. Creating...
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... came with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Reinstall If you are listed. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 40) and restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. See the documentation that...
... came with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Reinstall If you are listed. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 40) and restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. See the documentation that...
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...not have a network adapter, this time and click Next. 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. screen appears, you may be prompted to the Internet? If your settings, accept the default selections. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 97 If you are reinstalling Windows XP...
...not have a network adapter, this time and click Next. 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. screen appears, you may be prompted to the Internet? If your settings, accept the default selections. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 97 If you are reinstalling Windows XP...
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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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...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 ...
...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 ...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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... 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 to...
... 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 to...
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...driver... must have specific information about your network and cannot be provided by Dell. NOTE: These networking instructions do not apply to the Network Setup Wizard... integrated firewall provided with any special security settings from your network settings are unique to get the name of your wireless network along with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations, and return to Bluetooth™ or cellular products. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I S T R A T O R - RE S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R - 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 ...
...driver... must have specific information about your network and cannot be provided by Dell. NOTE: These networking instructions do not apply to the Network Setup Wizard... integrated firewall provided with any special security settings from your network settings are unique to get the name of your wireless network along with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations, and return to Bluetooth™ or cellular products. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I S T R A T O R - RE S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R - 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 ...
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...Consult your network administrator if you are unsure of the type of network to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in the left-hand pane, click Change settings of computers that came with your wireless card. ...Double-click Network Connections. 3 Click Wireless Network Connection. The Wireless Network Connection icon is pre-installed from the factory. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Determining Your Network Type Wireless networks fall into two categories - The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 68 Setting Up...
...Consult your network administrator if you are unsure of the type of network to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in the left-hand pane, click Change settings of computers that came with your wireless card. ...Double-click Network Connections. 3 Click Wireless Network Connection. The Wireless Network Connection icon is pre-installed from the factory. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Determining Your Network Type Wireless networks fall into two categories - The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 68 Setting Up...
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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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...XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 89 If you may need to update the driver, if necessary. You may need to the device name, you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell... Support website and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start...
...XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 89 If you may need to update the driver, if necessary. You may need to the device name, you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell... Support website and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start...
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... subsections, or click Extract, follow the screen prompts to display the files associated with that you can also detect other drivers and utilities. After the CD completes the hardware scan, you want to install. 6 Click the Install button (if present) to ...the location to which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that driver. A link or links appear(s) for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer. If no...
... subsections, or click Extract, follow the screen prompts to display the files associated with that you can also detect other drivers and utilities. After the CD completes the hardware scan, you want to install. 6 Click the Install button (if present) to ...the location to which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that driver. A link or links appear(s) for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer. If no...
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... the device driver with the previously installed version. Enabling System Restore If you are reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Undoing ...to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver. 94 So l vi n g Pro b l em s Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Reinstall If you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, use System Restore (see if System Restore is enabled: 1 Click...
... the device driver with the previously installed version. Enabling System Restore If you are reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Undoing ...to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver. 94 So l vi n g Pro b l em s Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Reinstall If you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, use System Restore (see if System Restore is enabled: 1 Click...
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...to select To set up 2 Read the information in which they are listed. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions. Preparing to Boot From the Operating System... message appears on the screen, press any virus protection software installed on your computer before you need to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard...
...to select To set up 2 Read the information in which they are listed. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions. Preparing to Boot From the Operating System... message appears on the screen, press any virus protection software installed on your computer before you need to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard...