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...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 RAID Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows...
...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 RAID Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows...
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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 Lights for Desktop...
... 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 Lights for Desktop...
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... with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped ... Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to perform different sets of functions: ...punctuation, and symbols • Control keys for performing certain actions: , , , and the Windows logo key • Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on page 79. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different...
... with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped ... Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to perform different sets of functions: ...punctuation, and symbols • Control keys for performing certain actions: , , , and the Windows logo key • Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on page 79. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different...
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... operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers...CD along with your computer. If this is a program that controls a device, such as a printer, and allows it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your Drivers and Utilities media. If it to interface with the printer. All devices require a driver program. NOTE: In most cases...
... operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver: 1 Insert your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers...CD along with your computer. If this is a program that controls a device, such as a printer, and allows it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your Drivers and Utilities media. If it to interface with the printer. All devices require a driver program. NOTE: In most cases...
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... driver information, see the documentation that came installed in your computer. If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. If a particular driver is not listed, then that...required by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your system window. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed. A message...-Settings and Drivers If those drivers are used by your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next.
... driver information, see the documentation that came installed in your computer. If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. If a particular driver is not listed, then that...required by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your system window. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed. A message...-Settings and Drivers If those drivers are used by your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next.
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...Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver is a program that existed before you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your media drive. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3... asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. You may need to reinstall or update the driver. If an exclamation point is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs...
...Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver is a program that existed before you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your media drive. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3... asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on the device icon. You may need to reinstall or update the driver. If an exclamation point is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs...
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...displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in your system window. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard... 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 restart the computer. 4 When you want to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities ...
...displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in your system window. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for additionally installed devices may not be included on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard... 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 restart the computer. 4 When you want to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities ...
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... network card installed in your computer and then search for that name on page 26): Windows Vista 1 Click Start , right-click Computer and select Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware... network card that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for your wireless network card. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer, see "Device Manager" on the...
... network card installed in your computer and then search for that name on page 26): Windows Vista 1 Click Start , right-click Computer and select Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware... network card that is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in the user documentation for your wireless network card. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer, see "Device Manager" on the...
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Ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. 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. Enabling System...
Ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. 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. Enabling System...
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... need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with your computer. Depending...of a Device Problem" on page 79. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete. After you reinstall the operating system, you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other ...
... need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with your computer. Depending...of a Device Problem" on page 79. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete. After you reinstall the operating system, you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other ...
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... you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer to use first. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). I N S E R ...E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E I S E N A B L E D I S N O T R E A D Y - To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program...
... you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer to use first. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). I N S E R ...E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E I S E N A B L E D I S N O T R E A D Y - To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program...
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...by pressing a key on page 275. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - Troubleshooting 293 If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may... (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. The Computer Does not Start...
...by pressing a key on page 275. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - Troubleshooting 293 If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may... (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. The Computer Does not Start...
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...any of the procedures in an environment similar to run the software. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs... in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P ...program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE ...
...any of the procedures in an environment similar to run the software. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs... in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P ...program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE ...
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...setup and troubleshooting information. See the printer documentation for your computer. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. 2 If the ...Print to the printer and the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with...
...setup and troubleshooting information. See the printer documentation for your computer. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. 2 If the ...Print to the printer and the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with...
Setup Guide
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... not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you will need to complete. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions ...on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 12 The Windows setup screens will take some time to reinstall the operating system. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you through ...
... not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you will need to complete. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions ...on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 12 The Windows setup screens will take some time to reinstall the operating system. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you through ...
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... or a solid blue screen appears - Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. If a program is firmly connected to the computer and to perform an operating... instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Check the software documentation. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Ensure that is no longer responding 4. Click Applications. 3. If a program stops responding - Press simultaneously. 2. Select ...
... or a solid blue screen appears - Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. If a program is firmly connected to the computer and to perform an operating... instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Check the software documentation. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Ensure that is no longer responding 4. Click Applications. 3. If a program stops responding - Press simultaneously. 2. Select ...
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...Start menu. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 33 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is ... files or programs and shut down your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Solving Problems • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for previous versions...
...Start menu. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 33 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is ... files or programs and shut down your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Solving Problems • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for previous versions...
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall desktop system software for more information about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features upgrade your computer with new or additional components, like a new hard drive reinstall or...
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall desktop system software for more information about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system and features upgrade your computer with new or additional components, like a new hard drive reinstall or...
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Index S Service Tag 57 shipping products for return or repair 53 software features 24 software problems 32 solving problems 27 specifications 58 support e-mail addresses 51 support sites worldwide 51 System Messages 35 System Recovery Media 46 System Restore 42, 43 66 T technical support 50 temperature operating and storage ranges 61 U USB 2.0 back connectors 22 front connectors 18 W warranty returns 53 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 32 Windows, reinstalling 42 wireless network connection 28
Index S Service Tag 57 shipping products for return or repair 53 software features 24 software problems 32 solving problems 27 specifications 58 support e-mail addresses 51 support sites worldwide 51 System Messages 35 System Recovery Media 46 System Restore 42, 43 66 T technical support 50 temperature operating and storage ranges 61 U USB 2.0 back connectors 22 front connectors 18 W warranty returns 53 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 32 Windows, reinstalling 42 wireless network connection 28