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... If only part of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 90 Contents 7 Only 89 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 89 Definition of the display is readable 68 Drivers 68 What Is a Driver 68 Identifying Drivers 69 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 69 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70 Restoring Your Operating System 71 Using Microsoft...
... If only part of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 90 Contents 7 Only 89 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 89 Definition of the display is readable 68 Drivers 68 What Is a Driver 68 Identifying Drivers 69 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 69 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70 Restoring Your Operating System 71 Using Microsoft...
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... your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility. Finding Information 11 Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website - Find It Here • Solutions - NSS is necessary for components, such at premier.support...
... your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility. Finding Information 11 Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website - Find It Here • Solutions - NSS is necessary for components, such at premier.support...
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... operating system setup before you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Consult the printer Owner's Manual for technical...
... operating system setup before you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Consult the printer Owner's Manual for technical...
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...Several devices are designed to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. When lightning occurs in data loss or file damage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on battery operating time and to ensure that the device is approved by nearby lightning... strikes. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the surge protector documentation for ...
...Several devices are designed to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. When lightning occurs in data loss or file damage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on battery operating time and to ensure that the device is approved by nearby lightning... strikes. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the surge protector documentation for ...
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...: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you are not using the drive. Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on... the CD or DVD tray when you open or close it. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities CD. 4 Push the tray back into the drive. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Playing a CD or DVD NOTICE: Do not press down...
...: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you are not using the drive. Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on... the CD or DVD tray when you open or close it. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities CD. 4 Push the tray back into the drive. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Playing a CD or DVD NOTICE: Do not press down...
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... orientation and try again. PC Card PC Card release latch The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Do not attempt to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the PC Card. Press the latch and remove the card or blank.... 46 Using PC Cards www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its cable...
... orientation and try again. PC Card PC Card release latch The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Do not attempt to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the PC Card. Press the latch and remove the card or blank.... 46 Using PC Cards www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in its cable...
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...a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the user's guide for your wireless connection, go to support.dell.com and search for creating a network. The user's guide is already installed. For additional assistance ...your wireless network card. An ad-hoc network does not use routers or access points and consists of the infrastructure type. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. ...
...a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the user's guide for your wireless connection, go to support.dell.com and search for creating a network. The user's guide is already installed. For additional assistance ...your wireless network card. An ad-hoc network does not use routers or access points and consists of the infrastructure type. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, ... program. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, ... program. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard...
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... to MP3 songs, ensure that the electrical outlet is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 69. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow the...
... to MP3 songs, ensure that the electrical outlet is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 69. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow the...
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...P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I C S - R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I O N - Shut down the computer. Your speakers do not work if the CD drive is securely inserted into the headphone connector. C H E C K T H E E X T E R N A L M O U S E C A B L E - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 69. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click... 6 Check the Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device box. www.dell.com | support.dell.com E N A B L E D I G I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L -
...P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I C S - R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I O N - Shut down the computer. Your speakers do not work if the CD drive is securely inserted into the headphone connector. C H E C K T H E E X T E R N A L M O U S E C A B L E - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 69. Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click... 6 Check the Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device box. www.dell.com | support.dell.com E N A B L E D I G I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L -
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... may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a battery to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I C A L O U T L E T - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 69. If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
... may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a battery to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I C A L O U T L E T - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 69. If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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..., fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I N T E R F E R E N C E - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. Drivers What Is a Driver? S E E " E R R O R M E S S A G E S " - All devices require a driver program. 68 Solving Problems If an error message appears, see page 91). Contact Dell (see page 56. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control...
..., fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I N T E R F E R E N C E - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. Drivers What Is a Driver? S E E " E R R O R M E S S A G E S " - All devices require a driver program. 68 Solving Problems If an error message appears, see page 91). Contact Dell (see page 56. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control...
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...the device icon. NOTE: Any third party product used with your computer after you install or update a driver, use the device. Dell ships your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance...any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on your Dell computer may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver, see the following section, "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that only ...
...the device icon. NOTE: Any third party product used with your computer after you install or update a driver, use the device. Dell ships your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance...any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on your Dell computer may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver, see the following section, "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that only ...
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... and restart your computer to which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced...
... and restart your computer to which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced...
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... Restore by Symantec restores your Dell™ computer to resolve the problem. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that Restore my computer to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the hard drive and... restore points. If that is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you to allow you install a device driver, use System Restore. Solving Problems 71 All calendar dates with available restore points appear in this document were written for additional information on ...
... Restore by Symantec restores your Dell™ computer to resolve the problem. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that Restore my computer to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the hard drive and... restore points. If that is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you to allow you install a device driver, use System Restore. Solving Problems 71 All calendar dates with available restore points appear in this document were written for additional information on ...
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... NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data. 6 When prompted, click Yes to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in ...different restore point, or you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Select a restore point and click Next. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that Turn off System Restore...
... NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data. 6 When prompted, click Yes to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in ...different restore point, or you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Select a restore point and click Next. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that Turn off System Restore...
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... the cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it . 5 Replace the cover. You also need the Operating System CD to install the drivers and utilities on , in standby mode, or in the connector slot. As the computer boots, it clicks into place. NOTICE: To prevent data ... not touch the metal housing of memory installed in the Product Information Guide. Adding and Replacing Parts 79 Hard Drive NOTE: You need the Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer and an electrical outlet. 7 Turn on the computer. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer before removing the...
... the cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it . 5 Replace the cover. You also need the Operating System CD to install the drivers and utilities on , in standby mode, or in the connector slot. As the computer boots, it clicks into place. NOTICE: To prevent data ... not touch the metal housing of memory installed in the Product Information Guide. Adding and Replacing Parts 79 Hard Drive NOTE: You need the Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer and an electrical outlet. 7 Turn on the computer. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer before removing the...
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...hard drive into place. Save the original packaging for your computer. even a slight bump can damage the drive. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 75. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive cover screws. 3 Lift the hard drive cover ...Product Information Guide. 4 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 5 Remove the new drive from sources other than Dell. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from its packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging...
...hard drive into place. Save the original packaging for your computer. even a slight bump can damage the drive. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 75. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive cover screws. 3 Lift the hard drive cover ...Product Information Guide. 4 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 5 Remove the new drive from sources other than Dell. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from its packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging...
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... for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of your computer. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. In addition, any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Appendix 89 If you reboot...
... for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of your computer. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. In addition, any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Appendix 89 If you reboot...
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... hardware incompatibilities, 70 Control Panel power options, 34 D Dell contacting, 90-91 support policy, 89 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 51 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 device status lights description, 14 diagnostics Dell, 51 display description, 13 problems, 67 system view,... 13 display latch button description, 13 system view, 13 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 drivers about,...
... hardware incompatibilities, 70 Control Panel power options, 34 D Dell contacting, 90-91 support policy, 89 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 51 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 device status lights description, 14 diagnostics Dell, 51 display description, 13 problems, 67 system view,... 13 display latch button description, 13 system view, 13 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 drivers about,...