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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...
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...
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... computer. If you received an Operating System CD with your computer, you can use it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - operating system you reinstall your operating system, use one of your computer. • Operating System CD - NOTE: The color of the following methods: •...
... computer. If you received an Operating System CD with your computer, you can use it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - operating system you reinstall your operating system, use one of your computer. • Operating System CD - NOTE: The color of the following methods: •...
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QuickSet Key Combinations If QuickSet is connected to restore (maximize) all open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 Windows logo key and ... Center. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. This command functions as the character repeat rate, open windows. Windows logo key and Restores all minimized windows. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is installed, you can use of the Windows...
QuickSet Key Combinations If QuickSet is connected to restore (maximize) all open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 Windows logo key and ... Center. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. This command functions as the character repeat rate, open windows. Windows logo key and Restores all minimized windows. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is installed, you can use of the Windows...
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... and Support Center, see "Hard Drive" on page 79). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 112). System configuration settings are defective, back up the data (if possible), and.... OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - The program that you are trying to charge the battery. You may be malfunctioning. Run the Windows error-checking utility to restore the data by entering the system setup program. A chip on page 114). TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER - M E M O R Y O D D / E V E N L O G I C F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T ...
... and Support Center, see "Hard Drive" on page 79). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 112). System configuration settings are defective, back up the data (if possible), and.... OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - The program that you are trying to charge the battery. You may be malfunctioning. Run the Windows error-checking utility to restore the data by entering the system setup program. A chip on page 114). TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER - M E M O R Y O D D / E V E N L O G I C F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T ...
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... follow the extracting instructions, and then read the readme file. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see the appropriate instructions in the toolbar, select your computer to the operating state that existed before you want to install. 7 ...files, and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. For installation instructions, either see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the driver information window to display the files associated with your computer. 5 After the CD completes the hardware scan, you to ...
... follow the extracting instructions, and then read the readme file. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see the appropriate instructions in the toolbar, select your computer to the operating state that existed before you want to install. 7 ...files, and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. For installation instructions, either see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the driver information window to display the files associated with your computer. 5 After the CD completes the hardware scan, you to ...
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... and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can restore your operating system in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on...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. For information about components installed on your computer, see "Determining ...
... and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can restore your operating system in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on...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. For information about components installed on your computer, see "Determining ...
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...and click Help and Support. 2 Click the task for additional information on page 106. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you set your computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on page 13. For instructions, see "Using the Operating System CD" on using... the Operating System CD also deletes all data on the screen. For instructions, see "Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your operating system. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs....
...and click Help and Support. 2 Click the task for additional information on page 106. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you set your computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on page 13. For instructions, see "Using the Operating System CD" on using... the Operating System CD also deletes all data on the screen. For instructions, see "Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your operating system. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs....
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..., you received your operating system problem. To see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on . NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data before using a different restore point, or you prefer. 5 Click Next. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on page 103...
..., you received your operating system problem. To see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on . NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data before using a different restore point, or you prefer. 5 Click Next. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on page 103...
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...then restart the computer again. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it, and you will not be able to use PC Restore to return your computer. If you..., go to reboot the computer. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click Finish to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. Solving Problems 105 NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your hard drive to the operating state it...
...then restart the computer again. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it, and you will not be able to use PC Restore to return your computer. If you..., go to reboot the computer. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click Finish to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. Solving Problems 105 NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your hard drive to the operating state it...
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...XP. Using the Operating System CD Before You Begin If you installed the new device driver. See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 100). Reinstalling Windows XP The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your computer. NOTICE:... Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to remove the PC Restore partition 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...
...XP. Using the Operating System CD Before You Begin If you installed the new device driver. See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 100). Reinstalling Windows XP The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your computer. NOTICE:... Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to remove the PC Restore partition 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...
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..., follow the safety instructions in hibernate mode. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, ...and utilities on page 109) before removing the hard drive. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 102...
..., follow the safety instructions in hibernate mode. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, ...and utilities on page 109) before removing the hard drive. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 102...
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See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 100. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 5 Slide the hard drive into place. NOTICE: Use firm ...
See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 100. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 5 Slide the hard drive into place. NOTICE: Use firm ...
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3 Turn on page 39. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water, and wipe it is restored. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until it gently across the surface of the touch pad. Then shut ... not allow water from the center to the edges until you want to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Clean your computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the selected device. Only use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which you see...
3 Turn on page 39. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water, and wipe it is restored. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until it gently across the surface of the touch pad. Then shut ... not allow water from the center to the edges until you want to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Clean your computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the selected device. Only use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which you see...
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... for third-party software and peripherals is available at support.dell.com. Floppy Drive NOTICE: Do not attempt to this technicianassisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through CFI for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to...
... for third-party software and peripherals is available at support.dell.com. Floppy Drive NOTICE: Do not attempt to this technicianassisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through CFI for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to...
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... and receive e-mail, and access websites. Hz - The Canadian regulatory body responsible for mass storage devices in RAM that equals 1024 bytes but is automatically restored. integrated circuit - integrated - Also referred to transfer data between computers connected to the computer. IrDA - Although two devices can communicate with a software package, user name...
... and receive e-mail, and access websites. Hz - The Canadian regulatory body responsible for mass storage devices in RAM that equals 1024 bytes but is automatically restored. integrated circuit - integrated - Also referred to transfer data between computers connected to the computer. IrDA - Although two devices can communicate with a software package, user name...
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...46 operating system, 14 playing, 45 Check Disk, 84 cleaning touch pad, 165 coin-cell battery replacing, 124 computer crashes, 91 protecting, 78 restore to previous operating state, 103 slow performance, 85, 92 specifications, 155 stops responding, 91 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 102 connecting audio device... tips, 47 how to, 46 copying DVDs general information, 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 D Dell contacting, 133, 168 support policy, 167 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 79 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 80 starting from your hard drive, 79 Index 181...
...46 operating system, 14 playing, 45 Check Disk, 84 cleaning touch pad, 165 coin-cell battery replacing, 124 computer crashes, 91 protecting, 78 restore to previous operating state, 103 slow performance, 85, 92 specifications, 155 stops responding, 91 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 102 connecting audio device... tips, 47 how to, 46 copying DVDs general information, 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 D Dell contacting, 133, 168 support policy, 167 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 79 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 80 starting from your hard drive, 79 Index 181...
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... keyboard status lights description, 19 keypad numeric, 35 L labels Microsoft Windows, 12 Service Tag, 12 lost computer, 78 M media control buttons Dell MediaDirect button, 18, 49 description, 18 play/pause/Dell MediaDirect, 18 media memory cards blanks, 68 CardBus technology, 67 installing, 67 reader, 21 removing, 68 slots, 67 types, 67 memory... CD, 14 reinstalling, 14 reinstalling Windows XP, 103 optical drive description, 21 optical-drive-tray eject button description, 21 P passwords about, 77 forgetting, 78 PC Restore, 104 playing CDs, 45 playing DVDs, 45 Index 183
... keyboard status lights description, 19 keypad numeric, 35 L labels Microsoft Windows, 12 Service Tag, 12 lost computer, 78 M media control buttons Dell MediaDirect button, 18, 49 description, 18 play/pause/Dell MediaDirect, 18 media memory cards blanks, 68 CardBus technology, 67 installing, 67 reader, 21 removing, 68 slots, 67 types, 67 memory... CD, 14 reinstalling, 14 reinstalling Windows XP, 103 optical drive description, 21 optical-drive-tray eject button description, 21 P passwords about, 77 forgetting, 78 PC Restore, 104 playing CDs, 45 playing DVDs, 45 Index 183
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...83 CD-RW drive, 83 computer crashes, 91 computer does not start up, 91 computer stops responding, 91 conflicts, 102 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Dell MediaDirect, 92 drives, 83 DVD drive, 83 error messages, 85 hard drive, 84 IEEE 1394 connector, 89 keyboard, ...90 lockups, 91 network, 93 power, 94 power light conditions, 94 printer, 95 program crashes repeatedly, 91 program stops responding, 91 programs and Windows compatibility, 91 restore computer to previous operating state, 103 restore...
...83 CD-RW drive, 83 computer crashes, 91 computer does not start up, 91 computer stops responding, 91 conflicts, 102 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Dell MediaDirect, 92 drives, 83 DVD drive, 83 error messages, 85 hard drive, 84 IEEE 1394 connector, 89 keyboard, ...90 lockups, 91 network, 93 power, 94 power light conditions, 94 printer, 95 program crashes repeatedly, 91 program stops responding, 91 programs and Windows compatibility, 91 restore computer to previous operating state, 103 restore...
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stolen computer, 78 support contacting Dell, 133, 168 policy, 167 support website, 13 S-video TV-out connector description, 23 System Restore, 102-103 system setup program commonly used options, 164 screens, 163 viewing, 163 T taskbar QuickSet icon, 129 technical support policy...26 traveling with the computer by air, 132 identification tag, 131 packing, 131 tips, 132 troubleshooting conflicts, 102 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Hardware Troubleshooter, 102 Help and Support Center, 13 restore computer to previous operating state, 102-103 TV connecting, 50 U uninterruptible power supply. See UPS UPS, 30 ...
stolen computer, 78 support contacting Dell, 133, 168 policy, 167 support website, 13 S-video TV-out connector description, 23 System Restore, 102-103 system setup program commonly used options, 164 screens, 163 viewing, 163 T taskbar QuickSet icon, 129 technical support policy...26 traveling with the computer by air, 132 identification tag, 131 packing, 131 tips, 132 troubleshooting conflicts, 102 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Hardware Troubleshooter, 102 Help and Support Center, 13 restore computer to previous operating state, 102-103 TV connecting, 50 U uninterruptible power supply. See UPS UPS, 30 ...