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... Driver is the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84...
... Driver is the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84...
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What you Need to set up a WLAN 153 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 154 Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card 154 Setting up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 155 Ad Hoc Networks 158 Mobile Broadband (... Connection 160 Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card . . . . . 160 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . 160 Activating Mobile Broadband Service 160 Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 161 WiMAX 161 WPAN 162 Managing Your Network 162 Securing Your Network 162 Securing Your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 164...
What you Need to set up a WLAN 153 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 154 Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card 154 Setting up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 155 Ad Hoc Networks 158 Mobile Broadband (... Connection 160 Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card . . . . . 160 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . 160 Activating Mobile Broadband Service 160 Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 161 WiMAX 161 WPAN 162 Managing Your Network 162 Securing Your Network 162 Securing Your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 164...
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... Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power...
... Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power...
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... in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of a Device Problem" on page 79. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to...
... in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of a Device Problem" on page 79. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to...
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.... Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. If it to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 If... not, proceed to install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. You may need to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and...
.... Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. If it to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 75 If... not, proceed to install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. You may need to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and...
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... be displayed. For device driver information, see the documentation that came installed in your operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. If a particular driver is not listed, then that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers... your computer. A message appears, stating that you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that driver is detecting hardware in your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next.
... be displayed. For device driver information, see the documentation that came installed in your operating system. 76 Printers-Settings and Drivers If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. If a particular driver is not listed, then that came with the device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers... your computer. A message appears, stating that you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that driver is detecting hardware in your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next.
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...Connect or install a new device. Determining Whether a Device Driver is a program that existed before you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer after you may need to install drivers if you installed the new driver. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and... click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. You may need to reinstall or update the driver. HINT: You must be logged in with a [!]) on page 265) to return your media drive. Drives and Media ...
...Connect or install a new device. Determining Whether a Device Driver is a program that existed before you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer after you may need to install drivers if you installed the new driver. Installing Drivers for which the new driver was installed, and... click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. You may need to reinstall or update the driver. HINT: You must be logged in with a [!]) on page 265) to return your media drive. Drives and Media ...
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... for the device to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for that device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities media is your computer. A message... appears, stating that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If not, go to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. Using the Drivers and Utilities...
... for the device to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for that device. 6 Click the driver that the Drivers and Utilities media is your computer. A message... appears, stating that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If not, go to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. Using the Drivers and Utilities...
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... RAID level 0 configuration. 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on your hard drives when you are reinstalling your stripe size. Do not use the following procedure. • "Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed" on page 94. • "Creating a RAID...
... RAID level 0 configuration. 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on your hard drives when you are reinstalling your stripe size. Do not use the following procedure. • "Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed" on page 94. • "Creating a RAID...
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... Vista 1 Click Start , right-click Computer and select Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for your computer, see "Device Manager" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the type of wireless network card that...
... Vista 1 Click Start , right-click Computer and select Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for your computer, see "Device Manager" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the type of wireless network card that...
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..., back up the data before using these options. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space.... Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. regardless of free ...
..., back up the data before using these options. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space.... Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. regardless of free ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... files and exit any required drivers. Then try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Restoring Your Operating System 269 Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to load any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver...
... files and exit any required drivers. Then try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Restoring Your Operating System 269 Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to load any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver...
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Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is steady amber, a device may exist. - Too many devices on properly. - ... may be used to the system board (see the documentation shipped with your computer). - Ensure that the computer turns on a power strip - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • Eliminate interference. - Replace power protection...
Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is steady amber, a device may exist. - Too many devices on properly. - ... may be used to the system board (see the documentation shipped with your computer). - Ensure that the computer turns on a power strip - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • Eliminate interference. - Replace power protection...
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... to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). The drive cannot read the ...program that you want to use first. Troubleshooting 291 Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control...
... to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). The drive cannot read the ...program that you want to use first. Troubleshooting 291 Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control...
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... for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
... for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
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...Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on page 337. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting If you are unable to ...see if that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of the procedures...
...Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on page 337. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting If you are unable to ...see if that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any of the procedures...
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...or press the power button to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the system board (see... outlet. • Replace power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices with your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with...
...or press the power button to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the system board (see... outlet. • Replace power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices with your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with...
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...CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for your computer. REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - SEE THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION FOR INFORMATION ON REINSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER. - 298 Troubleshooting For additional safety best practices information, see the ...Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for cable...
...CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for your computer. REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - SEE THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION FOR INFORMATION ON REINSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER. - 298 Troubleshooting For additional safety best practices information, see the ...Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If you need technical assistance for cable...
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Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Documentation for your computer). - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Too many devices on a power strip - Ensure that the processor ... Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - Multiple power strips connected to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Troubleshooting 305 - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Documentation for your location, if applicable. - Some possible causes of software and hardware updates for your computer.) • If the power ...
Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Documentation for your computer). - Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Too many devices on a power strip - Ensure that the processor ... Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - Multiple power strips connected to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Troubleshooting 305 - Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Documentation for your location, if applicable. - Some possible causes of software and hardware updates for your computer.) • If the power ...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Operating System . . . 41 Drivers 41 What Is a Driver 41 Identifying Drivers 42 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 42 Using the Drivers and Utilities media 43 Restoring Your Operating System 44 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . . 45 Using Dell Factory Image Restore 46 Using the Operating System Media 47 6 Finding Information 49 7 Getting Help...
... Operating System . . . 41 Drivers 41 What Is a Driver 41 Identifying Drivers 42 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 42 Using the Drivers and Utilities media 43 Restoring Your Operating System 44 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . . 45 Using Dell Factory Image Restore 46 Using the Operating System Media 47 6 Finding Information 49 7 Getting Help...