Owner's Manual
Page 8
Drivers 99 What Is a Driver 99 Identifying Drivers 100 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109...
Drivers 99 What Is a Driver 99 Identifying Drivers 100 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109...
Owner's Manual
Page 14
... Operating System" on your computer, you ordered. The operating system is optional and may not ship with your computer. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. • Operating System CD - operating system you can use one of your CD ...CD NOTE: The Operating System CD is already installed on page 102. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Dell PC Restore returns your computer to its original operating state. For more information, see "Reinstalling Drivers ...
... Operating System" on your computer, you ordered. The operating system is optional and may not ship with your computer. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer. • Operating System CD - operating system you can use one of your CD ...CD NOTE: The Operating System CD is already installed on page 102. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Dell PC Restore returns your computer to its original operating state. For more information, see "Reinstalling Drivers ...
Owner's Manual
Page 37
...Minimizes all open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. QuickSet Key Combinations If QuickSet is connected to restore (maximize) all minimized windows. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open windows. Windows ...logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Restores all windows previously minimized with the use other shortcut keys for functions such as a toggle to a network). Windows logo key and...
...Minimizes all open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. QuickSet Key Combinations If QuickSet is connected to restore (maximize) all minimized windows. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open windows. Windows ...logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Restores all windows previously minimized with the use other shortcut keys for functions such as a toggle to a network). Windows logo key and...
Owner's Manual
Page 88
... ROM apparently failed. See "Contacting Dell" on page 163. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 Select the program you are trying to charge the battery. Run the Windows error-checking utility to restore the data by entering the system...
... ROM apparently failed. See "Contacting Dell" on page 163. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 Select the program you are trying to charge the battery. Run the Windows error-checking utility to restore the data by entering the system...
Owner's Manual
Page 101
...menus. Solving Problems 101 A welcome screen appears. 4 Click Next. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see the appropriate instructions in the toolbar, select your preferred language for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click...If it might prompt you can also detect other drivers and utilities. For installation instructions, either see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the driver information window to display the files associated with your computer. 5 After the CD completes the hardware scan, you ...
...menus. Solving Problems 101 A welcome screen appears. 4 Click Next. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see the appropriate instructions in the toolbar, select your preferred language for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click...If it might prompt you can also detect other drivers and utilities. For installation instructions, either see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the driver information window to display the files associated with your computer. 5 After the CD completes the hardware scan, you ...
Owner's Manual
Page 102
... Problems For information about components installed on your computer, see "Using the System Setup Program" on my computer, and click Next. Restoring Your Operating System You can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the system setup program (see... and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can restore your operating system in the previous section, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the ...
... Problems For information about components installed on your computer, see "Using the System Setup Program" on my computer, and click Next. Restoring Your Operating System You can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the system setup program (see... and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can restore your operating system in the previous section, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 103
...occur after you received the computer. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec" on page 104. • If you received an Operating System CD with available restore points appear in boldface type. For instructions, see and select restore points. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click ...exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications installed after you want to restore your Dell™ computer to see "Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to resolve the problem. All calendar dates with your operating system problem.
...occur after you received the computer. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec" on page 104. • If you received an Operating System CD with available restore points appear in boldface type. For instructions, see and select restore points. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click ...exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications installed after you want to restore your Dell™ computer to see "Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to resolve the problem. All calendar dates with your operating system problem.
Owner's Manual
Page 104
... available in when you received your operating system problem. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on page 103) did not resolve your computer-including data files-are available, click the restore point that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital...
... available in when you received your operating system problem. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on page 103) did not resolve your computer-including data files-are available, click the restore point that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital...
Owner's Manual
Page 105
...and let the computer completely reboot. 6 When prompted, click Yes. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your hard drive to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the... blue bar, press . To remove PC Restore: 1 Log on the computer. Dell PC Restore enables you will not be able to use PC Restore to return your computer's operating system to its original operating state, the screens that appear, ...
...and let the computer completely reboot. 6 When prompted, click Yes. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your hard drive to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the... blue bar, press . To remove PC Restore: 1 Log on the computer. Dell PC Restore enables you will not be able to use PC Restore to return your computer's operating system to its original operating state, the screens that appear, ...
Owner's Manual
Page 106
...was in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that were installed during assembly of the computer. See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on as indicated by the increased value for reinstalling Windows XP. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to the operating state it ...local administrator. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your computer, or whether you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that the ...
...was in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that were installed during assembly of the computer. See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on as indicated by the increased value for reinstalling Windows XP. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to the operating state it ...local administrator. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your computer, or whether you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 112
NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 100. 112 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off ... touch the metal housing of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in hibernate mode. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 102 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the new hard drive. even...
NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 100. 112 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off ... touch the metal housing of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in hibernate mode. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 102 and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the new hard drive. even...
Owner's Manual
Page 113
... Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 100. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 102. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard...
... Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 100. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 102. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard...
Owner's Manual
Page 165
... is clean and any fingerprints are included with the product. • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water, and wipe it is restored. The computer boots to wait until it gently across the surface of the touch pad. The next time you wait too long and the Windows... dampened with water and wipe the computer and keyboard. Do not use excessive pressure. • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. See "Using a Battery" on page 109. 2 Disconnect any attached devices from the computer and from their electrical outlets. 3 ...
... is clean and any fingerprints are included with the product. • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water, and wipe it is restored. The computer boots to wait until it gently across the surface of the touch pad. The next time you wait too long and the Windows... dampened with water and wipe the computer and keyboard. Do not use excessive pressure. • Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. See "Using a Battery" on page 109. 2 Disconnect any attached devices from the computer and from their electrical outlets. 3 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 166
... the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to use compressed air to clean drive heads with a swab. Dell provides limited technical support for restoration of the computer and all nonstandard, thirdparty hardware components integrated through Dell Software and Peripherals, Readyware, and Custom Factory Integration2. 1 Repair services are provided pursuant to cover all...
... the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to use compressed air to clean drive heads with a swab. Dell provides limited technical support for restoration of the computer and all nonstandard, thirdparty hardware components integrated through Dell Software and Peripherals, Readyware, and Custom Factory Integration2. 1 Repair services are provided pursuant to cover all...
Owner's Manual
Page 173
... extracts data from electronic equipment, much as Help in memory to transfer data between computers connected to components that equals 1024 bytes but is automatically restored. interrupt request - Although two devices can communicate with a software package, user name, and access phone numbers for exchanging files between the computer and infrared-compatible...
... extracts data from electronic equipment, much as Help in memory to transfer data between computers connected to components that equals 1024 bytes but is automatically restored. interrupt request - Although two devices can communicate with a software package, user name, and access phone numbers for exchanging files between the computer and infrared-compatible...
Owner's Manual
Page 181
...operating system, 14 playing, 45 Check Disk, 84 cleaning touch pad, 165 coin-cell battery replacing, 124 computer crashes, 91 protecting, 78 restore to previous operating state, 103 slow performance, 85, 92 specifications, 155 stops responding, 91 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 102 connecting audio device... tips, 47 how to, 46 copying DVDs general information, 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 D Dell contacting, 133, 168 support policy, 167 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 79 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 80 starting from your hard drive, 79 Index ...
...operating system, 14 playing, 45 Check Disk, 84 cleaning touch pad, 165 coin-cell battery replacing, 124 computer crashes, 91 protecting, 78 restore to previous operating state, 103 slow performance, 85, 92 specifications, 155 stops responding, 91 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 102 connecting audio device... tips, 47 how to, 46 copying DVDs general information, 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 D Dell contacting, 133, 168 support policy, 167 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 79 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 80 starting from your hard drive, 79 Index ...
Owner's Manual
Page 183
... keyboard status lights description, 19 keypad numeric, 35 L labels Microsoft Windows, 12 Service Tag, 12 lost computer, 78 M media control buttons Dell MediaDirect button, 18, 49 description, 18 play/pause/Dell MediaDirect, 18 media memory cards blanks, 68 CardBus technology, 67 installing, 67 reader, 21 removing, 68 slots, 67 types, 67 memory... CD, 14 reinstalling, 14 reinstalling Windows XP, 103 optical drive description, 21 optical-drive-tray eject button description, 21 P passwords about, 77 forgetting, 78 PC Restore, 104 playing CDs, 45 playing DVDs, 45 Index 183
... keyboard status lights description, 19 keypad numeric, 35 L labels Microsoft Windows, 12 Service Tag, 12 lost computer, 78 M media control buttons Dell MediaDirect button, 18, 49 description, 18 play/pause/Dell MediaDirect, 18 media memory cards blanks, 68 CardBus technology, 67 installing, 67 reader, 21 removing, 68 slots, 67 types, 67 memory... CD, 14 reinstalling, 14 reinstalling Windows XP, 103 optical drive description, 21 optical-drive-tray eject button description, 21 P passwords about, 77 forgetting, 78 PC Restore, 104 playing CDs, 45 playing DVDs, 45 Index 183
Owner's Manual
Page 184
...83 CD-RW drive, 83 computer crashes, 91 computer does not start up, 91 computer stops responding, 91 conflicts, 102 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Dell MediaDirect, 92 drives, 83 DVD drive, 83 error messages, 85 hard drive, 84 IEEE 1394 connector, 89 keyboard, ...90 lockups, 91 network, 93 power, 94 power light conditions, 94 printer, 95 program crashes repeatedly, 91 program stops responding, 91 programs and Windows compatibility, 91 restore computer to previous operating state, 103 restore...
...83 CD-RW drive, 83 computer crashes, 91 computer does not start up, 91 computer stops responding, 91 conflicts, 102 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Dell MediaDirect, 92 drives, 83 DVD drive, 83 error messages, 85 hard drive, 84 IEEE 1394 connector, 89 keyboard, ...90 lockups, 91 network, 93 power, 94 power light conditions, 94 printer, 95 program crashes repeatedly, 91 program stops responding, 91 programs and Windows compatibility, 91 restore computer to previous operating state, 103 restore...
Owner's Manual
Page 185
...Wizard, 91 WLAN, 69 installing Mini-Card, 121 Index 185 stolen computer, 78 support contacting Dell, 133, 168 policy, 167 support website, 13 S-video TV-out connector description, 23 System Restore, 102-103 system setup program commonly used options, 164 screens, 163 viewing, 163 T taskbar..., 26 traveling with the computer by air, 132 identification tag, 131 packing, 131 tips, 132 troubleshooting conflicts, 102 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Hardware Troubleshooter, 102 Help and Support Center, 13 restore computer to previous operating state, 102-103 TV connecting, 50 U uninterruptible power supply.
...Wizard, 91 WLAN, 69 installing Mini-Card, 121 Index 185 stolen computer, 78 support contacting Dell, 133, 168 policy, 167 support website, 13 S-video TV-out connector description, 23 System Restore, 102-103 system setup program commonly used options, 164 screens, 163 viewing, 163 T taskbar..., 26 traveling with the computer by air, 132 identification tag, 131 packing, 131 tips, 132 troubleshooting conflicts, 102 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Hardware Troubleshooter, 102 Help and Support Center, 13 restore computer to previous operating state, 102-103 TV connecting, 50 U uninterruptible power supply.