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... Operating System 99 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 100 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 101 Using the Operating System CD 103 12 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 105 Recommended Tools 105 Turning Off Your Computer 105 Before Working Inside Your Computer 106 Battery 108 Removing a Battery 108 Installing a Battery 108 Hard Drive 108...
... Operating System 99 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 100 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 101 Using the Operating System CD 103 12 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 105 Recommended Tools 105 Turning Off Your Computer 105 Before Working Inside Your Computer 106 Battery 108 Removing a Battery 108 Installing a Battery 108 Hard Drive 108...
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...devices. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- NSS is necessary ... provides critical updates for components, such premier.support.dell.com. Computer documentation, details on the screen. Online discussion with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • How to view the appropriate support site...
...devices. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- NSS is necessary ... provides critical updates for components, such premier.support.dell.com. Computer documentation, details on the screen. Online discussion with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • How to view the appropriate support site...
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... 14 Finding Information The operating system is already installed on page 103. See "Reinstalling Windows XP" on your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. NOTE: The color of your CD varies... based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD ...
... 14 Finding Information The operating system is already installed on page 103. See "Reinstalling Windows XP" on your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. NOTE: The color of your CD varies... based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD ...
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..., ensure that came with the printer for document #PA1089586 (How Do I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). Your printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you connect a printer to the printer owner's... time you chose for transferring your new computer. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search dell.support.com for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or...
..., ensure that came with the printer for document #PA1089586 (How Do I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). Your printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you connect a printer to the printer owner's... time you chose for transferring your new computer. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search dell.support.com for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or...
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The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer and the printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. ...Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to the USB connectors on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect ...
The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer and the printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. ...Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to the USB connectors on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect ...
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... the Cyberlink PowerDVD program. 2 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 65 Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click Close. 6 Click OK. Setting...
... the Cyberlink PowerDVD program. 2 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 65 Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click Close. 6 Click OK. Setting...
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... network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to a network. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may also be located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and may not be available for your computer...
... network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to a network. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may also be located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and may not be available for your computer...
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...computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 88 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and ... immediately. Solving Problems 77 b Press and hold the key while powering the system on Dell computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: If you contact Dell for technical assistance. Then shut down the computer. 2 Connect the computer to an electrical...
...computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 88 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and ... immediately. Solving Problems 77 b Press and hold the key while powering the system on Dell computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: If you contact Dell for technical assistance. Then shut down the computer. 2 Connect the computer to an electrical...
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to continue to wait until you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to the next test, press ; www.dell.com | support.dell.com The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • ...to run. 78 Solving Problems If you see the Windows desktop. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not ...
to continue to wait until you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to the next test, press ; www.dell.com | support.dell.com The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • ...to run. 78 Solving Problems If you see the Windows desktop. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not ...
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... running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities... R D W A R E I N C O M P A T I B I L I T I E S - (See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 141. See "Cleaning Your Computer" on page 99. Allows you to your computer. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to check for the selected device. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O ...software to the Main Menu screen. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from the system setup program, memory, and various internal ...
... running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities... R D W A R E I N C O M P A T I B I L I T I E S - (See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 141. See "Cleaning Your Computer" on page 99. Allows you to your computer. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to check for the selected device. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O ...software to the Main Menu screen. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from the system setup program, memory, and various internal ...
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...H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - Double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. A D J U S T TH E V O L U M E U S I V E R - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. AD J UST TH E WINDO WS V O L ... is turned up and that the sound is not muted. 94 Solving Problems E LIMINA TE PO SS IBL E INTERF E RE NCE - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 97. REINSTALL THE S O U N D ( AU DIO) D R I N G K E Y B O A R... L - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Sound and ...
...H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - Double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. A D J U S T TH E V O L U M E U S I V E R - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. AD J UST TH E WINDO WS V O L ... is turned up and that the sound is not muted. 94 Solving Problems E LIMINA TE PO SS IBL E INTERF E RE NCE - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 97. REINSTALL THE S O U N D ( AU DIO) D R I N G K E Y B O A R... L - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Sound and ...
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...Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the light is blank NOTE: If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - ...1 Shut down the computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . If the display is on page 97. Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to your computer ...
...Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the light is blank NOTE: If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - ...1 Shut down the computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . If the display is on page 97. Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to your computer ...
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..., halogen lamps, or other programs that only its driver recognizes. SEE "ER RO R MESSA GES" - All devices require a driver program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - Contact Dell. If an error message appears, see page 83. E LIMINA TE PO SS IBL E I O N - ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then...
..., halogen lamps, or other programs that only its driver recognizes. SEE "ER RO R MESSA GES" - All devices require a driver program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - Contact Dell. If an error message appears, see page 83. E LIMINA TE PO SS IBL E I O N - ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then...
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...with any device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you may need to replace the driver with your operating system. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with ...Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to install drivers if you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers...
...with any device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you may need to replace the driver with your operating system. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with ...Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to install drivers if you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers...
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...open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. The CD automatically scans your preferred language for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 5 After the CD ...utility. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. If it might prompt you installed the new driver. Click OK, and follow the instructions on the driver information window to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. At the welcome screen, follow the extracting instructions...
...open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. The CD automatically scans your preferred language for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 5 After the CD ...utility. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. If it might prompt you installed the new driver. Click OK, and follow the instructions on the driver information window to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. At the welcome screen, follow the extracting instructions...
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... or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Restoring Your Operating System You can use ... 10 Click Finish and restart your operating system and preserving data files. Solving Problems 99 Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse ...
... or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Restoring Your Operating System You can use ... 10 Click Finish and restart your operating system and preserving data files. Solving Problems 99 Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse ...
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...files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications installed after you install a device driver, use System Restore. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is...did not resolve your data files or recover them. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to the Windows Classic view. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your Dell™ computer to return your computer. The Select a Restore ...
...files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications installed after you install a device driver, use System Restore. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is...did not resolve your data files or recover them. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to the Windows Classic view. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your Dell™ computer to return your computer. The Select a Restore ...
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... Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click... and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Solving Problems 101 If two or more restore points are...
... Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click... and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Solving Problems 101 If two or more restore points are...
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... as administrator. See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on your operating system to correct a problem with your computer's hard drive, a message appears stating that the partition was in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that you do so. The...
... as administrator. See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on your operating system to correct a problem with your computer's hard drive, a message appears stating that the partition was in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that you do so. The...
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...open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. See the documentation that came with Windows XP, disable any key. 7 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press . 8 Follow the instructions on your computer before you... appears, press any virus protection software installed on the screen to complete the reinstallation. 9 When the operating system reinstallation completes, reinstall drivers and applications as necessary. 104 Solving Problems
...open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. See the documentation that came with Windows XP, disable any key. 7 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press . 8 Follow the instructions on your computer before you... appears, press any virus protection software installed on the screen to complete the reinstallation. 9 When the operating system reinstallation completes, reinstall drivers and applications as necessary. 104 Solving Problems