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... the display is blank 67 If 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 Windows XP System Restore 71 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 72 10 Adding and Replacing Parts...
... the display is blank 67 If 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 Windows XP System Restore 71 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 72 10 Adding and Replacing Parts...
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... language for your region to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. What Are You Looking For? Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - The software...
... language for your region to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. What Are You Looking For? Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - The software...
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... paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Consult the printer Owner's Manual for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your computer with the printer for technical assistance, or call the printer manufacturer. If you purchased a printer cable at the...
... paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Consult the printer Owner's Manual for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your computer with the printer for technical assistance, or call the printer manufacturer. If you purchased a printer cable at the...
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... to connected devices when AC power is available. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for information on the computer. 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 documentation that provides surge ...
... to connected devices when AC power is available. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for information on the computer. 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 documentation that provides surge ...
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Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you are not using the drive. ... button on the CD or DVD tray when you open or close it. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 37 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...
Keep the tray closed when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you are not using the drive. ... button on the CD or DVD tray when you open or close it. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 37 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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... CD that came with the PC Card. PC Card PC Card release latch The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. NOTICE: Before you do not force the card. Press the latch and remove the card or blank. 46 Using PC Cards Check the card ..., follow the safety instructions located in the configuration utility, you to select a card and stop the card in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is attached. If the configuration program tells you could lose data. Do not attempt...
... CD that came with the PC Card. PC Card PC Card release latch The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. NOTICE: Before you do not force the card. Press the latch and remove the card or blank. 46 Using PC Cards Check the card ..., follow the safety instructions located in the configuration utility, you to select a card and stop the card in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is attached. If the configuration program tells you could lose data. Do not attempt...
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... a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: The wireless networking capability is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 48 Setting Up a Network If the software is available with installation of the infrastructure type. Determining Your Network... in order to connect to 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 All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup...
... a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: The wireless networking capability is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 48 Setting Up a Network If the software is available with installation of the infrastructure type. Determining Your Network... in order to connect to 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 All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup...
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...that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Then restart your ... T I B I L I T Y W I O N - C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I Z A R D - A program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 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...
...that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Then restart your ... T I B I L I T Y W I O N - C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I Z A R D - A program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 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...
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Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you did not turn the player volume down or off. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I N G K E Y B O A R D C O M B I N A T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 69. E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is not muted. Sound from the speakers is ...
Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you did not turn the player volume down or off. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I N G K E Y B O A R D C O M B I N A T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 69. E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is not muted. Sound from the speakers is ...
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...E C T I V E R - Disconnect the mouse cable, check it and connect the mouse directly to check for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 69. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector. Click...using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it for interference. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I T A L M O D E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com E N A B L E D I G I N T E R F E R E N C E - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click ...
...E C T I V E R - Disconnect the mouse cable, check it and connect the mouse directly to check for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 69. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector. Click...using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it for interference. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I T A L M O D E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com E N A B L E D I G I N T E R F E R E N C E - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click ...
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... VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 69. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the display. Check the AC adapter cable connections...
... VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 69. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the display. Check the AC adapter cable connections...
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...driver program. 68 Solving Problems 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 - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. If an error message appears, see page 91). If your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Contact Dell...and Themes. 3 Click the area you want to decrease the brightness. Drivers What Is a Driver? Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other ...
...driver program. 68 Solving Problems 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 - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. If an error message appears, see page 91). If your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Contact Dell...and Themes. 3 Click the area you want to decrease the brightness. Drivers What Is a Driver? Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other ...
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... on your computer after you install or update a driver, use the device. Dell ships your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with your Dell computer may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. ...• Reinstall your computer to you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration...
... on your computer after you install or update a driver, use the device. Dell ships your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with your Dell computer may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. ...• Reinstall your computer to you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration...
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... state that existed before you installed the new driver. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 5 Double-click the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart...Next. 70 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Right-click the device for which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from other...
... state that existed before you installed the new driver. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 5 Double-click the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart...Next. 70 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Right-click the device for which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from other...
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...Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not work if you set your Dell™ computer to restore your computer. If that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 69) to resolve the problem. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an... and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications installed after you install a device driver, use System Restore. Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore ...
...Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not work if you set your Dell™ computer to restore your computer. If that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 69) to resolve the problem. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an... and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications installed after you install a device driver, use System Restore. Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore ...
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...Restore restores your operating system. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that you received your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Select a restore point and click Next. NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data before using a different restore... point, or you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers...
...Restore restores your operating system. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that you received your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Select a restore point and click Next. NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data before using a different restore... point, or you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers...
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...standby mode, or in the connector slot. As the computer boots, it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to install the drivers and utilities on the new hard drive. Adding and Replacing Parts 79 NOTICE: If the memory module cover is hot, do not feel the click...hard drive from the computer when the drive is difficult to install the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Hard Drive NOTE: You need the Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer before removing the hard drive. CAUTION: If you do not touch the metal housing of memory installed in the...
...standby mode, or in the connector slot. As the computer boots, it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to install the drivers and utilities on the new hard drive. Adding and Replacing Parts 79 NOTICE: If the memory module cover is hot, do not feel the click...hard drive from the computer when the drive is difficult to install the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Hard Drive NOTE: You need the Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer before removing the hard drive. CAUTION: If you do not touch the metal housing of memory installed in the...
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...Install the operating system for your computer with your Operating System CD. 9 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. Save the original packaging for hard drives from its packaging. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for storing or shipping the hard drive. ... of the computer. 5 Remove the new drive from sources other than Dell. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in "Before You Begin" on page 69. 80 Adding and Replacing Parts For instructions, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 75. 2 Turn the computer over, and...
...Install the operating system for your computer with your Operating System CD. 9 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. Save the original packaging for hard drives from its packaging. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for storing or shipping the hard drive. ... of the computer. 5 Remove the new drive from sources other than Dell. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in "Before You Begin" on page 69. 80 Adding and Replacing Parts For instructions, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 75. 2 Turn the computer over, and...
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... 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 the original default configuration as shipped from which you... want to boot and press . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Dell-installed peripherals include any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed ...
... 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 the original default configuration as shipped from which you... want to boot and press . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Dell-installed peripherals include any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed ...
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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,...