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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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...automatically detects your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on page 82. • How to use Windows XP • How to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints • Frequently asked NOTE: ... installed on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; articles Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Find It Here • Solutions...
...automatically detects your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on page 82. • How to use Windows XP • How to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints • Frequently asked NOTE: ... installed on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; articles Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Find It Here • Solutions...
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... based on page 100) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. • Operating System CD - Dell PC Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - What Are You Looking...
... based on page 100) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. • Operating System CD - Dell PC Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - What Are You Looking...
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... 3 connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. Compare joule ratings to your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary.
... 3 connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. 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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... the DVD option. 5 Click the DVD Audio Setting icon. 62 Using Multimedia If your computer has a 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...
... the DVD option. 5 Click the DVD Audio Setting icon. 62 Using Multimedia If your computer has a 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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...from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If your hard drive. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. 1 Shut down your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on . Select Diagnostics... from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. b Press and hold the key while powering the ...
...from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If your hard drive. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. 1 Shut down your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on . Select Diagnostics... from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. b Press and hold the key while powering the ...
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If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System ...ResourceCD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your part. On the next start...
If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System ...ResourceCD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your part. On the next start...
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...takes advantage of the special processing in the Windows XP operating system environment. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you purchased a DVD ... F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I V E A N D T H E D E L L D V D P L A Y E R - The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be installed. Licensed music and video files have a lock icon next to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 92 Solving...
...takes advantage of the special processing in the Windows XP operating system environment. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you purchased a DVD ... F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I V E A N D T H E D E L L D V D P L A Y E R - The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be installed. Licensed music and video files have a lock icon next to use a video enhancement technology that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 92 Solving...
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... N S T A L L T H E P R I V E R - C HECK T H E S C A N N E R DOCUMENTATION - 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 printer documentation for instructions Scanner... is USB. 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 PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click View installed printers or fax printers. If...
... N S T A L L T H E P R I V E R - C HECK T H E S C A N N E R DOCUMENTATION - 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 printer documentation for instructions Scanner... is USB. 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 PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click View installed printers or fax printers. If...
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...the volume, bass, or treble controls to disable (mute) or reenable the integrated speakers. If your screen. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. D I O N - Turn off . Ensure... muted. Ensure that the sound is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to eliminate distortion. A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 22). ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - If you did not turn the player volume down or off ...
...the volume, bass, or treble controls to disable (mute) or reenable the integrated speakers. If your screen. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. D I O N - Turn off . Ensure... muted. Ensure that the sound is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to eliminate distortion. A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 22). ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - If you did not turn the player volume down or off ...
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...outlet is blank NOTE: If you are using the AC adapter, and turn on page 13. To access the Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the computer. SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it for the keyword...electrical outlet using a battery to power your computer is on page 100. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the display. 98 Solving Problems If your computer, ...
...outlet is blank NOTE: If you are using the AC adapter, and turn on page 13. To access the Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the computer. SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it for the keyword...electrical outlet using a battery to power your computer is on page 100. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the display. 98 Solving Problems If your computer, ...
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... Utilities CD may be defective. Contact Dell. If the display is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - Solving Problems 99 SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - Drivers What Is a Driver? ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the...
... Utilities CD may be defective. Contact Dell. If the display is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - Solving Problems 99 SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - Drivers What Is a Driver? ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click the...
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... 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 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Many...
... 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 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Many...
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..., automatic installation is optional and may not ship with that you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your preferred language for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer to the operating state that you want to install. 7 Click the Install button... read the readme file. The first time that driver. The CD automatically scans your hardware to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to display the CD contents, and then double-click...
..., automatic installation is optional and may not ship with that you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your preferred language for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer to the operating state that you want to install. 7 Click the Install button... read the readme file. The first time that driver. The CD automatically scans your hardware to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to display the CD contents, and then double-click...
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...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 resolve the incompatibility. Restoring Your Operating System You can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to ...) before continuing with the driver installation. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer has an infrared sensor and 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 ...
...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 resolve the incompatibility. Restoring Your Operating System You can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to ...) before continuing with the driver installation. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If your computer has an infrared sensor and 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 ...
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... "Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. All calendar dates with your computer, you purchased the computer. For instructions, see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback...
... "Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. All calendar dates with your computer, you purchased the computer. For instructions, see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback...
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... system restore, save and close 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 possible, back up...two or more restore points are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data before using a different restore point, or you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System ...
... system restore, save and close 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 possible, back up...two or more restore points are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data before using a different restore point, or you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System ...
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... may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on as a local administrator. To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that you to the operating state...
... may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on as a local administrator. To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that you to the operating state...
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..., disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any ...the instructions on page 100. If the 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 the screen to complete the reinstallation. 9 When the operating system reinstallation...
..., disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any ...the instructions on page 100. If the 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 the screen to complete the reinstallation. 9 When the operating system reinstallation...
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...known as display settings. CD - A drive, sometimes referred to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. CRIMM - Your Drivers and Utilities or ResourceCD is a blinking solid line, an underline character, or a small arrow. 170 Glossary bus - CD rewritable - A drive...that allows you can use to the processor or incorporated into foreign countries. Primary cache stored inside the processor. clock speed - A Windows utility that you to CD-R discs only once. Once recorded, the data cannot be external to start your computer. A rewritable ...
...known as display settings. CD - A drive, sometimes referred to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. CRIMM - Your Drivers and Utilities or ResourceCD is a blinking solid line, an underline character, or a small arrow. 170 Glossary bus - CD rewritable - A drive...that allows you can use to the processor or incorporated into foreign countries. Primary cache stored inside the processor. clock speed - A Windows utility that you to CD-R discs only once. Once recorded, the data cannot be external to start your computer. A rewritable ...