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Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 64 Determining Your Network Type 65 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . 65 8 Solving Problems Error Messages 69 Video and Display Problems 70 If the display is blank 70 If the ... 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 ...
Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 64 Determining Your Network Type 65 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . 65 8 Solving Problems Error Messages 69 Video and Display Problems 70 If the display is blank 70 If the ... 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 ...
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... not green, try replacing the network cable. Verify that your network settings are correct and that the optional network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is active. If the status light is functioning. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer... connects directly to the optional connector on the screen. R E S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E 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 files, printers, or an Internet connection...
... not green, try replacing the network cable. Verify that your network settings are correct and that the optional network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is active. If the status light is functioning. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer... connects directly to the optional connector on the screen. R E S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E 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 files, printers, or an Internet connection...
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... a network. infrastructure network ad-hoc network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to one another. For additional assistance with setting up appears from the network icon ...the infrastructure type. An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to support.dell.com and search for the keyword wireless setup. When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Wireless networks fall into two categories-infrastructure networks and ad-hoc ...
... a network. infrastructure network ad-hoc network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to one another. For additional assistance with setting up appears from the network icon ...the infrastructure type. An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to support.dell.com and search for the keyword wireless setup. When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Wireless networks fall into two categories-infrastructure networks and ad-hoc ...
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.... 5 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 replace the driver with a [!]) on the device icon. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you install...
.... 5 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 replace the driver with a [!]) on the device icon. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you install...
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...after you received the computer. If that is available only on computers purchased in certain regions. 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...NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. Restoring the Computer to resolve the problem. NOTE: Dell PC Restore is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 9. To access help, see page 81) to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you...
...after you received the computer. If that is available only on computers purchased in certain regions. 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...NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. Restoring the Computer to resolve the problem. NOTE: Dell PC Restore is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 9. To access help, see page 81) to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you...
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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