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10 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 55 Drive Problems 58 CD and DVD drive problems 58 Hard drive problems 59 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 59 Error Messages 60 Keyboard ... does not start up 65 The computer stops responding 65 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 65 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 65 A solid blue screen appears 65 Other software problems 66 Memory Problems 66 Network Problems 67 ExpressCard Problems 67 Power Problems 67...
10 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 55 Drive Problems 58 CD and DVD drive problems 58 Hard drive problems 59 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 59 Error Messages 60 Keyboard ... does not start up 65 The computer stops responding 65 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 65 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 65 A solid blue screen appears 65 Other software problems 66 Memory Problems 66 Network Problems 67 ExpressCard Problems 67 Power Problems 67...
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...System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with other Dell NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website at • ... Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Computer documentation, details on the screen. 10 Finding Information Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- If...
...System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with other Dell NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website at • ... Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Computer documentation, details on the screen. 10 Finding Information Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- If...
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... hibernate mode. - Review the settings you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. To access the Windows Power Options Properties window, click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options. You do not need to make any...at which you want the alarm to set the critical-battery alarm to 10 percent to manage power consumption and monitor battery charge status. For more information on low-battery warnings, see "Windows Help and Support Center." For more information on the power scheme you receive...
... hibernate mode. - Review the settings you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. To access the Windows Power Options Properties window, click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options. You do not need to make any...at which you want the alarm to set the critical-battery alarm to 10 percent to manage power consumption and monitor battery charge status. For more information on low-battery warnings, see "Windows Help and Support Center." For more information on the power scheme you receive...
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...Then shut down and restart the computer. Press any key to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to increase the possibility of devices. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot...your part. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your hard drive. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes...
...Then shut down and restart the computer. Press any key to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to increase the possibility of devices. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot...your part. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your hard drive. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes...
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...T H E SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION - A program is no longer responding. 3 Click End Task. Then restart your computer. If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - ... least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C OMPATIBILITY W IZARD - Solving Problems 65 TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - The computer ...
...T H E SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION - A program is no longer responding. 3 Click End Task. Then restart your computer. If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - ... least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C OMPATIBILITY W IZARD - Solving Problems 65 TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - The computer ...
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...Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to resolve a hardware conflict... example, Modems or Infrared devices). 5 Double-click the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click ... in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to which you purchased the computer.
...Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to resolve a hardware conflict... example, Modems or Infrared devices). 5 Double-click the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click ... in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to which you purchased the computer.
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Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data on all computers. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to restore your operating system problem. Solving Problems 77 If possible, back up all data before using PC ... open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is not available in time, let the computer finish...
Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data on all computers. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to restore your operating system problem. Solving Problems 77 If possible, back up all data before using PC ... open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is not available in time, let the computer finish...
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...to 100,000 MHz. RPM - real-time clock reset - ScanDisk often runs when you call Dell for errors. synchronous dynamic random-access memory - The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with...before completing a shutdown. The number of rotations that provides quick access to the operation of 10 kHz to save energy. Battery-powered clock on a physically write-protected floppy disk, CD... when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is embedded with most Windows software packages. An I/O port often used to as infrared and light. SDRAM - A type...
...to 100,000 MHz. RPM - real-time clock reset - ScanDisk often runs when you call Dell for errors. synchronous dynamic random-access memory - The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with...before completing a shutdown. The number of rotations that provides quick access to the operation of 10 kHz to save energy. Battery-powered clock on a physically write-protected floppy disk, CD... when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is embedded with most Windows software packages. An I/O port often used to as infrared and light. SDRAM - A type...
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... connecting to a USB connector, 15 H hard drive description, 18 problems, 59 replacing, 83 returning to Dell, 85 hardware conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 10 hibernate mode, 33, 37 hinge cover removing, 94 I icons adjusting the size, 53 Internet connection about...
... connecting to a USB connector, 15 H hard drive description, 18 problems, 59 replacing, 83 returning to Dell, 85 hardware conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 10 hibernate mode, 33, 37 hinge cover removing, 94 I icons adjusting the size, 53 Internet connection about...
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..., 71 video connector description, 15 volume adjusting, 70 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 73 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 20 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 hibernate mode, 33 Network Setup Wizard, 49 power options properties, 36 Program Compatibility... about, 33, 37 password options, 37 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 56 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 55 stolen computer, 106 support contacting Dell, 110 support website, 10 System Restore, 75-76 system setup program commonly used...
..., 71 video connector description, 15 volume adjusting, 70 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 73 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 20 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 hibernate mode, 33 Network Setup Wizard, 49 power options properties, 36 Program Compatibility... about, 33, 37 password options, 37 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 56 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 55 stolen computer, 106 support contacting Dell, 110 support website, 10 System Restore, 75-76 system setup program commonly used...