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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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..., optical drives, and USB devices. Find It Here • Solutions - Upgrade information for your region to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. 11 Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- NSS provides critical updates for your configuration. The software automatically detects your computer and...
..., optical drives, and USB devices. Find It Here • Solutions - Upgrade information for your region to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. 11 Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- NSS provides critical updates for your configuration. The software automatically detects your computer and...
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...; Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. Your printer may arrive in the computer box. NOTICE: For best results, use a 3-m (10-ft) or shorter ...Your printer connects to the parallel connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches. 28 Setting Up Your Computer 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 -
...; Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. Your printer may arrive in the computer box. NOTICE: For best results, use a 3-m (10-ft) or shorter ...Your printer connects to the parallel connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches. 28 Setting Up Your Computer 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 -
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... the computer is turned on the computer. Setting Up Your Computer 29 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...
... the computer is turned on the computer. Setting Up Your Computer 29 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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Verify that your network settings are correct and that the network connection is active. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide ... the integrated firewall provided with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. 64 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Ensure that the optional network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is functioning. R E S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R - NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the...
Verify that your network settings are correct and that the network connection is active. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide ... the integrated firewall provided with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. 64 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Ensure that the optional network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is functioning. R E S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R - NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the...
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...infrastructure network 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 the keyword wireless setup. If the software is already installed. The user's guide is available on your wireless ... icon in the notification area (located in the lower-right corner of the infrastructure type. When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions included in order to connect to support...
...infrastructure network 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 the keyword wireless setup. If the software is already installed. The user's guide is available on your wireless ... icon in the notification area (located in the lower-right corner of the infrastructure type. When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions included in order to connect to support...
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..., see the separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you with your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. 78 Solving Problems A driver is needed. All devices require a driver program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 14 Replace the battery. 15 Turn on the computer...
..., see the separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you with your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. 78 Solving Problems A driver is needed. All devices require a driver program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 14 Replace the battery. 15 Turn on the computer...
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...you installed the new driver. 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. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem... Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. If an exclamation point is the source of your problem...
...you installed the new driver. 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. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem... Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. If an exclamation point is the source of your problem...
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... the device for which you are installing the driver. 7 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 8 Click Install from the Device Manager. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you must first enable the infrared sensor in... by a yellow exclamation point (!) or a red X if the device has been disabled. 5 Double-click any device marked with the driver installation. The Device status area in the system setup program before continuing with an exclamation point to your hard drive. 2 Click the Start...
... the device for which you are installing the driver. 7 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 8 Click Install from the Device Manager. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you must first enable the infrared sensor in... by a yellow exclamation point (!) or a red X if the device has been disabled. 5 Double-click any device marked with the driver installation. The Device status area in the system setup program before continuing with an exclamation point to your hard drive. 2 Click the Start...
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...screen. Solving Problems 81 System Restore does not monitor your data files. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. NOTE: Dell PC Restore is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 9. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If... problems occur after you to return your Dell™ computer to the operating state it was in...
...screen. Solving Problems 81 System Restore does not monitor your data files. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. NOTE: Dell PC Restore is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 9. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If... problems occur after you to return your Dell™ computer to the operating state it was in...
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... the computer is available only on computers purchased in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the computer again. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. including data files-are the...click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to restore your computer- The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click...
... the computer is available only on computers purchased in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the computer again. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. including data files-are the...click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to restore your computer- The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click...
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... you need to reinstall the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and the drivers and utilities. hard drive screws (2) NOTICE: When the hard drive is not...in protective antistatic packaging. Save the original packaging for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. NOTICE: Hard ...replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the procedures in hibernate mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Replacing the Hard Drive NOTE: If your hard drive is not pre-imaged, you remove the ...
... you need to reinstall the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and the drivers and utilities. hard drive screws (2) NOTICE: When the hard drive is not...in protective antistatic packaging. Save the original packaging for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. NOTICE: Hard ...replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the procedures in hibernate mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Replacing the Hard Drive NOTE: If your hard drive is not pre-imaged, you remove the ...
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... to Dell Return your computer. Push the hard drive until it is fully seated in the bay. Otherwise, the hard drive may damage the connector. 5 Insert the drive into place. 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...
... to Dell Return your computer. Push the hard drive until it is fully seated in the bay. Otherwise, the hard drive may damage the connector. 5 Insert the drive into place. 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...
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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