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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 ...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 ...
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 ...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 ...
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If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Setting Up Your Computer 29 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 operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on...
If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Setting Up Your Computer 29 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 operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on...
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... the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for creating a network. R E S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R - Ensure that the optional network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is not green, try replacing the network cable. Network Problems C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C 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 files, printers, or an Internet...
... the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for creating a network. R E S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R - Ensure that the optional network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is not green, try replacing the network cable. Network Problems C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C 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 files, printers, or an Internet...
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...routers or access points to 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 the area. The user's guide is available on your computer, a pop-up your wireless connection, go to... Your Network Type NOTE: Most wireless networks are of computers that broadcast to one another. When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. An ad-hoc network does not use routers or access points and consists of the infrastructure type. If the ...
...routers or access points to 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 the area. The user's guide is available on your computer, a pop-up your wireless connection, go to... Your Network Type NOTE: Most wireless networks are of computers that broadcast to one another. When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. An ad-hoc network does not use routers or access points and consists of the infrastructure type. If the ...
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If the computer does not start , or if you with your computer. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you cannot identify the damaged components, see page 112. If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 1 Save and close any open ...see the separate paper warranty document that shipped with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is working properly. If the computer does not start , or if you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. NOTE: For information on your warranty...
If the computer does not start , or if you with your computer. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you cannot identify the damaged components, see page 112. If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 1 Save and close any open ...see the separate paper warranty document that shipped with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is working properly. If the computer does not start , or if you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. NOTE: For information on your warranty...
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... the device for Dell™ computers. 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 Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on...
... the device for Dell™ computers. 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 Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on...
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...not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you must first enable the infrared sensor in the Properties window reports the cards or devices that need to be reconfigured. 6 Reconfigure the devices or remove the devices from a list or ...setup program, see page 107. 1 Extract the driver files to your computer. For information on configuring the device. 80 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you can use Device Manager or the Hardware ...
...not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you must first enable the infrared sensor in the Properties window reports the cards or devices that need to be reconfigured. 6 Reconfigure the devices or remove the devices from a list or ...setup program, see page 107. 1 Extract the driver files to your computer. For information on configuring the device. 80 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you can use Device Manager or the Hardware ...
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... Symantec restores your hard drive to the Windows Classic view. Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your Dell™ computer to the operating state it was in when you install a device driver, use System Restore. To resolve incompatibilities using...
... Symantec restores your hard drive to the Windows Classic view. Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your Dell™ computer to the operating state it was in when you install a device driver, use System Restore. To resolve incompatibilities using...
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... before removing the hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for storing or shipping the hard drive. 94 Adding and Replacing Parts CAUTION: If you need to reinstall the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and the drivers and utilities. NOTICE: To prevent data loss...you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Replacing the Hard Drive NOTE: If your hard drive is on page 87. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the ...
... before removing the hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for storing or shipping the hard drive. 94 Adding and Replacing Parts CAUTION: If you need to reinstall the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and the drivers and utilities. NOTICE: To prevent data loss...you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Replacing the Hard Drive NOTE: If your hard drive is on page 87. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the ...
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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