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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 Recommended Tools...
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 Recommended Tools...
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...service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that ... status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on the screen. Troubleshooting hints and tips; Computer documentation, ...
...service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that ... status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on the screen. Troubleshooting hints and tips; Computer documentation, ...
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... System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD is already installed on the 14 Finding Information Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. For more information, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 102. If you received an Operating System CD with your computer, ... (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 100) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer to an earlier operating state...
... System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD is already installed on the 14 Finding Information Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. For more information, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 102. If you received an Operating System CD with your computer, ... (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 100) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer to an earlier operating state...
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... during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. A device with a higher joule rating offers more protection. Compare joule ratings to your printer. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer...
... during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. A device with a higher joule rating offers more protection. Compare joule ratings to your printer. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer...
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... audio for DVD playback. 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click PowerDVD to the main menu screen. 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...
... audio for DVD playback. 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click PowerDVD to the main menu screen. 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...
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...b Press and hold the key while powering the system on Dell computers. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. 1 Shut down your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down the ... any of two ways: a Turn on the computer. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer, perform the checks in...
...b Press and hold the key while powering the system on Dell computers. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. 1 Shut down your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down the ... any of two ways: a Turn on the computer. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer, perform the checks in...
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...20 minutes and requires no interaction on your computer and try again. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that failed, press . • If failures are listed, select the version appropriate..., click the button for one time only. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your hard drive. This test typically takes 10 to run.
...20 minutes and requires no interaction on your computer and try again. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that failed, press . • If failures are listed, select the version appropriate..., click the button for one time only. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your hard drive. This test typically takes 10 to run.
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...program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 92 Solving Problems Turn off . Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to 10 seconds until the computer turns off the Use Hardware Acceleration option....voluntarily reformat the hard drive. VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS - Click EagleVision to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to them. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER ...
...program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 92 Solving Problems Turn off . Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to 10 seconds until the computer turns off the Use Hardware Acceleration option....voluntarily reformat the hard drive. VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS - Click EagleVision to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to them. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER ...
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.... See the scanner documentation for your scanner is LPT1 (Printer Port). For a USB printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I V E R - C HECK T H E PRINTER DOCUMENTATION - C HECK T H E S C A N N E R ... 3 Click Properties and click the Ports tab. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N T E R DRIVER - If the printer is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button. See the printer documentation for instructions Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical...
.... See the scanner documentation for your scanner is LPT1 (Printer Port). For a USB printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I V E R - C HECK T H E PRINTER DOCUMENTATION - C HECK T H E S C A N N E R ... 3 Click Properties and click the Ports tab. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N T E R DRIVER - If the printer is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button. See the printer documentation for instructions Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical...
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...or reenable the integrated speakers. A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - Turn off . Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to check for interference. If your screen. REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that ... distortion. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100. R U N T H E D ELL D IAGNOSTICS - A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I O N - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 22...
...or reenable the integrated speakers. A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - Turn off . Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to check for interference. If your screen. REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that ... distortion. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100. R U N T H E D ELL D IAGNOSTICS - A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I O N - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 22...
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... in the Product Information Guide. If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to an electrical outlet using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer. R E I N S T A L L... I C A L O U T L E T - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - To access the Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 100. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 13. CHECK THE BATTERY - Connect the computer to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open...
... in the Product Information Guide. If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to an electrical outlet using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer. R E I N S T A L L... I C A L O U T L E T - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - To access the Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 100. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 13. CHECK THE BATTERY - Connect the computer to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open...
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... monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for your computer to read A DJUST T H E BRIGHTNESS - A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other appliances. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click... Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. See "Contacting Dell" on page 85. All devices require a driver program. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be defective. Drivers What Is a Driver? Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other programs...
... monitor works, the computer display or video controller may contain drivers for your computer to read A DJUST T H E BRIGHTNESS - A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other appliances. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click... Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. See "Contacting Dell" on page 85. All devices require a driver program. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be defective. Drivers What Is a Driver? Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other programs...
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... Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to see...
... Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to see...
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... ship with that existed before you installed the new driver. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to display the files associated with your computer. If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem,... installation. For installation instructions, either see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 103) to return your computer to the operating state that driver. If it might prompt you to install setup files. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System ...
... ship with that existed before you installed the new driver. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to display the files associated with your computer. If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem,... installation. For installation instructions, either see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 103) to return your computer to the operating state that driver. If it might prompt you to install setup files. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System ...
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... Double-click the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 15. 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as the first solution for which you previously copied the...in the Search field and click the arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter 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 the...
... Double-click the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 15. 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as the first solution for which you previously copied the...in the Search field and click the arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter 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 the...
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...Restore. For instructions, see and select restore points. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state... system. NOTE: The procedures in when you want to restore your computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive. For instructions, see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the...
...Restore. For instructions, see and select restore points. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state... system. NOTE: The procedures in when you want to restore your computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive. For instructions, see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the...
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.... Do not alter, open, or delete any application programs or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. To see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on certain computers. Any programs or files added... until the system restoration is automatically disabled. If two or more restore points are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec may not be available in when you purchased the computer. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you undo...
.... Do not alter, open, or delete any application programs or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. To see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on certain computers. Any programs or files added... until the system restoration is automatically disabled. If two or more restore points are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec may not be available in when you purchased the computer. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you undo...
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... page 100). Click Quit; Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you requested the CDs, the Drivers and Utilities CD and Operating System CD may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on your computer. The PC Restore partition...
... page 100). Click Quit; Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you requested the CDs, the Drivers and Utilities CD and Operating System CD may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on your computer. The PC Restore partition...
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... operating system logo appears, wait until you reinstall Windows XP. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100. Solving Problems 107 See the documentation that came with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed...
... operating system logo appears, wait until you reinstall Windows XP. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 100. Solving Problems 107 See the documentation that came with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed...
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... of a CD. Data can read data from CDs. CD-RW/DVD drive - A Windows utility that uses optical technology to read CDs and DVDs and write to start your computer. CRIMM - Your Drivers and Utilities or ResourceCD is damaged or your hard drive is used to 8 bits. bus...imports into the processor architecture. It often is a blinking solid line, an underline character, or a small arrow. 170 Glossary bootable CD - The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on a display or screen that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. The basic data ...
... of a CD. Data can read data from CDs. CD-RW/DVD drive - A Windows utility that uses optical technology to read CDs and DVDs and write to start your computer. CRIMM - Your Drivers and Utilities or ResourceCD is damaged or your hard drive is used to 8 bits. bus...imports into the processor architecture. It often is a blinking solid line, an underline character, or a small arrow. 170 Glossary bootable CD - The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on a display or screen that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. The basic data ...