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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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...operating system and operating system language for your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll 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 describes your...? If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers •...
...operating system and operating system language for your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll 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 describes your...? If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. Upgrade information for your Dell computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers •...
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... "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. To reinstall your operating system. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell PC Restore returns your CD varies based on page 100...) to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer, you ...
... "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. To reinstall your operating system. NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Dell PC Restore returns your CD varies based on page 100...) to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer, you ...
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... with surge protection help prevent damage to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Compare joule ratings to your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary.
... with surge protection help prevent damage to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Compare joule ratings to your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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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. If your computer has a DVD ...
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. If your computer has a DVD ...
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..., perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on the computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down the computer. 2 Connect...Dell. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you see the Microsoft® Windows...
..., perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on the computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down the computer. 2 Connect...Dell. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you see the Microsoft® Windows...
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to retest the...completes successfully, you want . If you see the Windows desktop. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. to run. If multiple versions...
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to retest the...completes successfully, you want . If you see the Windows desktop. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. to run. If multiple versions...
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... special processing in the Windows XP operating system environment. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be installed. ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT CONTAIN SCENES THAT ARE TOO DARK OR TOO BRIGHT - Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict...
... special processing in the Windows XP operating system environment. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be installed. ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT CONTAIN SCENES THAT ARE TOO DARK OR TOO BRIGHT - Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict...
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... Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras... C HECK T H E PRINTER DOCUMENTATION - C HECK T H E S C A N N E R DOCUMENTATION - UNLOCK THE SCANNER - If your scanner is LPT1 (Printer Port). 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 - For a parallel printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB.
... Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras... C HECK T H E PRINTER DOCUMENTATION - C HECK T H E S C A N N E R DOCUMENTATION - UNLOCK THE SCANNER - If your scanner is LPT1 (Printer Port). 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 - For a parallel printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB.
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...reenable the integrated speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 79. A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - D I V E R - ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. If ...T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O) D R I S C O N N E C T 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 - Turn off . See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 22). A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights...
...reenable the integrated speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 79. A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - D I V E R - ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. If ...T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O) D R I S C O N N E C T 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 - Turn off . See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 22). A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights...
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...1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 13. If you are using the AC adapter, and turn on . Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension ... supports, it is working by testing it for the keyword standby in the Product Information Guide. To access the Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 100. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on . CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - If...
...1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 13. If you are using the AC adapter, and turn on . Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension ... supports, it is working by testing it for the keyword standby in the Product Information Guide. To access the Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 100. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on . CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - If...
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...of specialized commands that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Drivers What Is a Driver? NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be defective. See "Contacting Dell" on page 85. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other appliances. Each device has ... If the display is difficult to you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. A driver is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and ...
...of specialized commands that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Drivers What Is a Driver? NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be defective. See "Contacting Dell" on page 85. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other appliances. Each device has ... If the display is difficult to you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. A driver is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and ...
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... Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your operating system. • Connect or install...
... Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your operating system. • Connect or install...
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... instructions on the screen to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. For installation instructions, either see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the driver information window to display the CD contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. If it might prompt you want to install....and may not ship with that you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. 5 After the CD completes the hardware scan, you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see the appropriate ...
... instructions on the screen to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. For installation instructions, either see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the driver information window to display the CD contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. If it might prompt you want to install....and may not ship with that you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. 5 After the CD completes the hardware scan, you installed the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see the appropriate ...
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...your hard drive as the first solution for which you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you must first enable the infrared sensor in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer, see "Determining Your Computer's Configuration"... incorrectly configured, you can restore your operating system in the system setup program (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 15. 1 After extracting the driver files to resolve the incompatibility. For information about components installed on your computer to resolve a hardware...
...your hard drive as the first solution for which you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you must first enable the infrared sensor in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer, see "Determining Your Computer's Configuration"... incorrectly configured, you can restore your operating system in the system setup program (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 15. 1 After extracting the driver files to resolve the incompatibility. For information about components installed on your computer to resolve a hardware...
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...Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive. For instructions, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 13. System Restore does not monitor your operating system problem. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you install a device driver..., use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 100) to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left ...
...Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive. For instructions, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 13. System Restore does not monitor your operating system problem. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you install a device driver..., use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 100) to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left ...
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...using PC Restore. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically selected. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on page 103) did ...disabled. If possible, back up all open files and exit any open programs. 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. If two or more ...
...using PC Restore. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically selected. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on page 103) did ...disabled. If possible, back up all open files and exit any open programs. 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. If two or more ...
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... you reinstall the operating system, you installed the new device driver. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that the additional disk space is added to do not...
... you reinstall the operating system, you installed the new device driver. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that the additional disk space is added to do not...
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... close any open files and exit any 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 "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the screen to complete the reinstallation. 9 When the operating system reinstallation completes, reinstall...
... close any open files and exit any 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 "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the screen to complete the reinstallation. 9 When the operating system reinstallation completes, reinstall...
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...RW disc, and then erased and written over . clock speed - A chip that facilitates temporary imports into the processor architecture. Your Drivers and Utilities or ResourceCD is the boiling point of main memory or an independent high-speed storage device. A measurement of Authenticity - The...CD or floppy disk available. CD recordable - A rewritable version of storage media, typically used to CD-R discs only once. A Windows utility that you can be either be recorded only once onto a CD-R. bootable CD - A communication pathway between the processor and ...
...RW disc, and then erased and written over . clock speed - A chip that facilitates temporary imports into the processor architecture. Your Drivers and Utilities or ResourceCD is the boiling point of main memory or an independent high-speed storage device. A measurement of Authenticity - The...CD or floppy disk available. CD recordable - A rewritable version of storage media, typically used to CD-R discs only once. A Windows utility that you can be either be recorded only once onto a CD-R. bootable CD - A communication pathway between the processor and ...