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...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 Windows XP System Restore 71 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 72 10 Adding and ... Using the System Setup Program 87 Overview 87 Viewing the System Setup Screens 87 System Setup Screens 88 Commonly Used Options 88 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Video and Display Problems 67 If the display is blank 67 If the display is difficult to read...
...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 Windows XP System Restore 71 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 72 10 Adding and ... Using the System Setup Program 87 Overview 87 Viewing the System Setup Screens 87 System Setup Screens 88 Commonly Used Options 88 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Video and Display Problems 67 If the display is blank 67 If the display is difficult to read...
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...UPS devices contain a battery that can occur during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on battery operating time and to a UPS. Compare joule ratings to a separate power strip that... storms or following power interruptions. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for information on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary.
...UPS devices contain a battery that can occur during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on battery operating time and to a UPS. Compare joule ratings to a separate power strip that... storms or following power interruptions. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for information on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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... ad-hoc network Connecting 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 support.dell.com and search for creating a network. The software is available ... is already installed. The user's guide is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 48 Setting Up a Network www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and...
... ad-hoc network Connecting 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 support.dell.com and search for creating a network. The software is available ... is already installed. The user's guide is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 48 Setting Up a Network www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and...
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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, point to All Programs, point to run the software. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a ... for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. 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 button, point to All Programs, point to run the software. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a ... for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
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...-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the sound is turned up and that you did not turn the player volume down or off. ...65 Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of your screen. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 69.
...-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the sound is turned up and that you did not turn the player volume down or off. ...65 Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of your screen. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 69.
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... WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 69. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you...
... WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 69. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you...
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...arrow key to read A D J U S T T H E B R I O N - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. All devices require a driver program. 68 Solving Problems ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you want to the... to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. Contact Dell (see page 56. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the display is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. Turn...
...arrow key to read A D J U S T T H E B R I O N - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. All devices require a driver program. 68 Solving Problems ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you want to the... to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. Contact Dell (see page 56. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the display is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. Turn...
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.... 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. Solving Problems 69 Each device has its driver recognizes. 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...
.... 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. Solving Problems 69 Each device has its driver recognizes. 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...
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... that allows you received the computer. Using Microsoft Windows XP 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 files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to...select restore points. If that Restore my computer to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 69) to restore your Dell™ computer to see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system ...
... that allows you received the computer. Using Microsoft Windows XP 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 files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to...select restore points. If that Restore my computer to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 69) to restore your Dell™ computer to see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system ...
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... that you purchased the computer. Enabling System Restore If you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. To change the restore point, you can... | support.dell.com 4 Select a restore point and click Next. 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...
... that you purchased the computer. Enabling System Restore If you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. To change the restore point, you can... | support.dell.com 4 Select a restore point and click Next. 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...
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...To confirm the amount of the hard drive. Hard Drive NOTE: You need the Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer. 6 Insert the battery into place. You also need the Operating System... CD to install the drivers and utilities on the computer. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer before removing the hard... hard drive while the computer is difficult to close may damage your computer to install the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a Align the notch in ...
...To confirm the amount of the hard drive. Hard Drive NOTE: You need the Drivers and Utilities CD for your computer. 6 Insert the battery into place. You also need the Operating System... CD to install the drivers and utilities on the computer. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer before removing the hard... hard drive while the computer is difficult to close may damage your computer to install the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a Align the notch in ...
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...next time you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to boot and press . Dell-installed peripherals include any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the selected device. Appendix 89 In...and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from Dell, as well as shipped from which you want to wait until you see the Windows desktop. The computer boots to the original default configuration as the verification of appropriate functionality...
...next time you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to boot and press . Dell-installed peripherals include any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the selected device. Appendix 89 In...and try again. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from Dell, as well as shipped from which you want to wait until you see the Windows desktop. The computer boots to the original default configuration as the verification of appropriate functionality...
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... description, 18 system view, 18 V video connector description, 19 system view, 19 video. See display volume adjusting, 65 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 69 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 22 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 11 hibernate mode, 34 Network Setup Wizard, 47...touch pad customizing, 44 description, 14 system view, 14 using, 44 transferring information to a new computer, 22 troubleshooting conflicts, 70 Dell Diagnostics, 51 external keyboard problems, 57 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 11 U uninterruptible power supply.
... description, 18 system view, 18 V video connector description, 19 system view, 19 video. See display volume adjusting, 65 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 69 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 22 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 11 hibernate mode, 34 Network Setup Wizard, 47...touch pad customizing, 44 description, 14 system view, 14 using, 44 transferring information to a new computer, 22 troubleshooting conflicts, 70 Dell Diagnostics, 51 external keyboard problems, 57 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 11 U uninterruptible power supply.