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... blue screen appears 76 Error messages appear 76 Resolving Other Technical Problems 76 If Your Dell™ Computer Gets Wet 77 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 78 Drivers 78 What Is a Driver 78 Identifying Drivers 79 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 79 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 80 Restoring Your Operating System 81 Using...
... blue screen appears 76 Error messages appear 76 Resolving Other Technical Problems 76 If Your Dell™ Computer Gets Wet 77 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 78 Drivers 78 What Is a Driver 78 Identifying Drivers 79 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 79 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 80 Restoring Your Operating System 81 Using...
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Find It Here • Solutions - Upgrade information for your configuration. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- The software automatically detects your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility....Select your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair...
Find It Here • Solutions - Upgrade information for your configuration. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- The software automatically detects your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility....Select your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair...
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... it and connect to your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchased your computer with your printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com E-Mail Problems E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N T E R N E T - With the Outlook Express e-mail program open, click File. NOTICE: For best...ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the parallel connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two ...
... it and connect to your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchased your computer with your printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com E-Mail Problems E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N T E R N E T - With the Outlook Express e-mail program open, click File. NOTICE: For best...ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the parallel connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two ...
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... turned on the computer. See the documentation that came with your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. parallel connector on computer connector on printer screws (2) clips (2) notches (2) parallel printer cable 4 Turn on the printer and then turn on . 1 Complete the...
... turned on the computer. See the documentation that came with your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. parallel connector on computer connector on printer screws (2) clips (2) notches (2) parallel printer cable 4 Turn on the printer and then turn on . 1 Complete the...
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... the connection method This computer connects directly to internal cards with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. Ensure that the optional network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is active. Network Problems C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E... a network. 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 - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing...
... the connection method This computer connects directly to internal cards with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. Ensure that the optional network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is active. Network Problems C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E... a network. 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 - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing...
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... not use routers or access points and consists of the infrastructure type. An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to support.dell.com and search for your wireless connection, go to connect several computers. If the software is detected in order to connect to...174; XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the area. Wireless networks fall into two categories-infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks. When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Determining Your Network Type NOTE: Most wireless networks are...
... not use routers or access points and consists of the infrastructure type. An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to support.dell.com and search for your wireless connection, go to connect several computers. If the software is detected in order to connect to...174; XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the area. Wireless networks fall into two categories-infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks. When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Determining Your Network Type NOTE: Most wireless networks are...
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...; operating system. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. All devices require a driver program. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 14 Replace ...computer and verify that it is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer. A driver is working properly. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a translator between the device and any attached external devices, and disconnect them ...
...; operating system. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. All devices require a driver program. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 14 Replace ...computer and verify that it is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer. A driver is working properly. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a translator between the device and any attached external devices, and disconnect them ...
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... System Restore to return your computer might not work correctly. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device...
... System Restore to return your computer might not work correctly. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device...
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... Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. The Device status area in the system setup program before continuing with the driver installation. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If you are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) or a red X if the device ...setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you are incorrectly configured. See the documentation that are installing the driver. 7 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 8 Click Install from the Device Manager. To resolve incompatibilities using Device Manager: 1 Click the Start ...
... Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. The Device status area in the system setup program before continuing with the driver installation. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If you are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) or a red X if the device ...setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you are incorrectly configured. See the documentation that are installing the driver. 7 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 8 Click Install from the Device Manager. To resolve incompatibilities using Device Manager: 1 Click the Start ...
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NOTE: Dell PC Restore is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 9. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or... work if you set your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you received... Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you install a device driver, use System Restore. To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help...
NOTE: Dell PC Restore is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 9. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or... work if you set your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you received... Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you install a device driver, use System Restore. To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help...
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...click OK. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you do not press in certain regions. If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn ... the computer was in the following step. 3 On the next screen that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. PC Restore restores your hard drive to...
...click OK. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you do not press in certain regions. If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn ... the computer was in the following step. 3 On the next screen that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. PC Restore restores your hard drive to...
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CAUTION: If you need to reinstall the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and the drivers and utilities. See the Product Information Guide for information about protecting against electrostatic discharge. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the hard drive. ... drive screws. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in hibernate mode. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; www.dell.com | support.dell.com Replacing the Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is...
CAUTION: If you need to reinstall the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and the drivers and utilities. See the Product Information Guide for information about protecting against electrostatic discharge. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the hard drive. ... drive screws. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in hibernate mode. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; www.dell.com | support.dell.com Replacing the Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is...
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... packaging. Press the hard drive door down. 6 Replace and tighten the screw(s). 7 Install the operating system for your computer. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for your old hard drive to Dell in the bay. foam packaging hard drive Adding and Replacing Parts 95 NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the... drive into the bay, and lift the hard drive door. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your computer. Otherwise, the hard drive may damage the connector. 5 Insert the drive into place.
... packaging. Press the hard drive door down. 6 Replace and tighten the screw(s). 7 Install the operating system for your computer. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for your old hard drive to Dell in the bay. foam packaging hard drive Adding and Replacing Parts 95 NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the... drive into the bay, and lift the hard drive door. Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your computer. Otherwise, the hard drive may damage the connector. 5 Insert the drive into place.
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... CDs general information, 54 helpful tips, 55 how to copy a CD, 54 crashes, 76 D damaged computer testing, 78 Dell contacting, 112 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 84 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 device latch release description, 18, 23 system view, 18, 23 device status lights, 14 description...15 system view, 15 docking device latch description, 23 system view, 23 documentation help file, 9 online, 11 Setup Diagram, 9 System Information Guide, 9 drivers, 78 about, 78 identifying, 79 reinstalling, 79 drives fixing problems, 49, 74 See hard drive, 94 DVD, 54 using, 49 F fan description, ...
... CDs general information, 54 helpful tips, 55 how to copy a CD, 54 crashes, 76 D damaged computer testing, 78 Dell contacting, 112 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 84 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 device latch release description, 18, 23 system view, 18, 23 device status lights, 14 description...15 system view, 15 docking device latch description, 23 system view, 23 documentation help file, 9 online, 11 Setup Diagram, 9 System Information Guide, 9 drivers, 78 about, 78 identifying, 79 reinstalling, 79 drives fixing problems, 49, 74 See hard drive, 94 DVD, 54 using, 49 F fan description, ...
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troubleshooting program crash, 76 program stopped responding, 76 restore to previous state, 81 scanner problems, 72 unexpected characters, 48 wet computer, 77 U USB connector description, 20 system view, 20 V video connector description, 21 system view, 21 W warranty, 9 wet computer, 77 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 79 Hardware Troubleshooter, 80 Help and Support Center, 10 printer, 31 System Restore, 81 134 Index
troubleshooting program crash, 76 program stopped responding, 76 restore to previous state, 81 scanner problems, 72 unexpected characters, 48 wet computer, 77 U USB connector description, 20 system view, 20 V video connector description, 21 system view, 21 W warranty, 9 wet computer, 77 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 79 Hardware Troubleshooter, 80 Help and Support Center, 10 printer, 31 System Restore, 81 134 Index