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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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... the instructions on the screen. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; support.dell.com from the icon in the taskbar. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook... System Software (NSS)- Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with technical support • Reference - online courses; NSS provides critical updates for your configuration. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 82. • How to use Windows...
... the instructions on the screen. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; support.dell.com from the icon in the taskbar. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook... System Software (NSS)- Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with technical support • Reference - online courses; NSS provides critical updates for your configuration. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 82. • How to use Windows...
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... color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - operating system you reinstall your operating system, use one of your operating system. Dell PC Restore returns your computer. For more information, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 102. What Are You... with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 100) to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. The ...
... color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - operating system you reinstall your operating system, use one of your operating system. Dell PC Restore returns your computer. For more information, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 102. What Are You... with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 100) to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. The ...
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... protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. 30 Setting Up Your Computer If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 connector on printer 3 Turn...
... protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. 30 Setting Up Your Computer If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 connector on printer 3 Turn...
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... to All Programs, and click PowerDVD to launch the Cyberlink PowerDVD program. 2 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. 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...
... to All Programs, and click PowerDVD to launch the Cyberlink PowerDVD program. 2 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. 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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..." on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. 1 Shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. Then shut down the computer. 2 Connect the computer to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: If your computer...
..." on page 91 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. 1 Shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. Then shut down the computer. 2 Connect the computer to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: If your computer...
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...hard drive. to continue to wait until 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 wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to the next test, press ; ... 1 to start the ResourceCD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If you want . 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. Then shut down and restart...
...hard drive. to continue to wait until 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 wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to the next test, press ; ... 1 to start the ResourceCD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If you want . 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. Then shut down and restart...
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... A Y M O V I E S W I T H D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T , Y O U M U S T H A V E A D V D D R I O N - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to reduce processor requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of video files. ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT ... files in some graphics cards to licensed content is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 92 Solving ...
... A Y M O V I E S W I T H D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T , Y O U M U S T H A V E A D V D D R I O N - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to reduce processor requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of video files. ADJUSTING THE COLOR SETTINGS FOR MOVIES THAT ... files in some graphics cards to licensed content is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 92 Solving ...
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... A N N E R DOCUMENTATION - Ensure that the Print to the scanner and the computer. 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 - 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. See the scanner... documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. For a USB printer, ensure that your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. If your scanner is USB. For a parallel printer, ensure that the scanner cables are ...
... A N N E R DOCUMENTATION - Ensure that the Print to the scanner and the computer. 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 - 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. See the scanner... documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. For a USB printer, ensure that your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. If your scanner is USB. For a parallel printer, ensure that the scanner cables are ...
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...A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - Sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T 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 - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page ...100. Ensure that the volume is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 22). See the setup diagram supplied with ...
...A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - Sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T 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 - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page ...100. Ensure that the volume is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 22). See the setup diagram supplied with ...
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...cable, check it with another device, such as a lamp. CHECK THE BATTERY - CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 13. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the ...safety instructions in the Windows Help and Support Center. Search for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, ...
...cable, check it with another device, such as a lamp. CHECK THE BATTERY - CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 13. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the ...safety instructions in the Windows Help and Support Center. Search for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, ...
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... - ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other appliances. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD...drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate for Color quality and Screen resolution. Drivers What Is a Driver? See "Contacting Dell" on page 85. Contact Dell. Dell...
... - ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the area you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other appliances. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD...drivers for operating systems that are installing software appropriate for Color quality and Screen resolution. Drivers What Is a Driver? See "Contacting Dell" on page 85. Contact Dell. Dell...
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... system. • Connect or install a new device. 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 computer might not work correctly. If you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to see if any device has an exclamation...
... system. • Connect or install a new device. 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 computer might not work correctly. If you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to see if any device has an exclamation...
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...is present, automatic installation is optional and may not ship with that you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see the appropriate instructions in the toolbar, select your computer... then read the readme file. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is not an option. Solving Problems 101 If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to display the files associated with your CD...
...is present, automatic installation is optional and may not ship with that you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see the appropriate instructions in the toolbar, select your computer... then read the readme file. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is not an option. Solving Problems 101 If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to display the files associated with your CD...
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...configured, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to which you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you must first enable the infrared sensor in the system setup program (see "Using ...Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 103. 102 Solving Problems See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 15. 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard ...
...configured, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to which you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you must first enable the infrared sensor in the system setup program (see "Using ...Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 103. 102 Solving Problems See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 15. 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard ...
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...open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications installed after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 100) to the Windows Classic view. All calendar dates with your computer, you can use it was in this document ...were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer...
...open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications installed after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 100) to the Windows Classic view. All calendar dates with your computer, you can use it was in this document ...were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer...
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...Restore. 104 Solving Problems Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only... restore point is unchecked. PC Restore restores your operating system. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec may not be available in when you prefer.... Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space... your operating system problem. To see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the hard drive and removes...you can undo the restoration. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files...
...Restore. 104 Solving Problems Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only... restore point is unchecked. PC Restore restores your operating system. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec may not be available in when you prefer.... Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space... your operating system problem. To see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the hard drive and removes...you can undo the restoration. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files...
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... The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Using the Operating System CD Before You Begin If you are considering reinstalling...
... The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Using the Operating System CD Before You Begin If you are considering reinstalling...
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... Utilities" on the screen to complete the reinstallation. 9 When the operating system reinstallation completes, reinstall drivers and application programs as necessary. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for instructions. 1 Save and close...
... Utilities" on the screen to complete the reinstallation. 9 When the operating system reinstallation completes, reinstall drivers and application programs as necessary. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for instructions. 1 Save and close...
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Your Drivers and Utilities or ResourceCD is a blinking solid line, an underline character, or a small ...; is the boiling point of Authenticity - carnet - Also known as display settings. CD player - The CD player displays a window with buttons that are connected to the processor or incorporated into foreign countries. CD-R - CD recordable - CD rewritable - Data ... memory or an independent high-speed storage device. CD-RW/DVD drive - The speed, given in your computer. The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on a display or screen that you can use to a CD-RW disc, ...
Your Drivers and Utilities or ResourceCD is a blinking solid line, an underline character, or a small ...; is the boiling point of Authenticity - carnet - Also known as display settings. CD player - The CD player displays a window with buttons that are connected to the processor or incorporated into foreign countries. CD-R - CD recordable - CD rewritable - Data ... memory or an independent high-speed storage device. CD-RW/DVD drive - The speed, given in your computer. The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on a display or screen that you can use to a CD-RW disc, ...