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To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive→ Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When the disk creation completes and the Now go to your old .... 3 On the Which computer is this ? Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Disc To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System disc, you must create a wizard disc that will allow you want to transfer and click Next. After the information has been copied, the...
To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive→ Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When the disk creation completes and the Now go to your old .... 3 On the Which computer is this ? Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Disc To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System disc, you must create a wizard disc that will allow you want to transfer and click Next. After the information has been copied, the...
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... • Turn on page 29 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities disc. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell computers. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop... is recommended that you print these procedures before you see a message stating that came with your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities disc. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . It is connected...
... • Turn on page 29 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities disc. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell computers. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop... is recommended that you print these procedures before you see a message stating that came with your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities disc. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . It is connected...
Quick Reference Guide
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..., press . • If failures are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities Disc 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2 Shut down your hard drive. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write...
..., press . • If failures are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Optional Drivers and Utilities Disc 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2 Shut down your hard drive. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write...
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User's Guide
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Using Multimedia 59 7 Using Multimedia Playing CDs or DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down on the front of the drive. 2 Pull out the tray. 3 Place the disc, label side up, in the center of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle. Keep the tray closed when you open or close it. NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on the CD/DVD tray when you are not using the drive.
Using Multimedia 59 7 Using Multimedia Playing CDs or DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down on the front of the drive. 2 Pull out the tray. 3 Place the disc, label side up, in the center of the tray and snap the disc onto the spindle. Keep the tray closed when you open or close it. NOTICE: Do not move the computer while playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on the CD/DVD tray when you are not using the drive.
User's Guide
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... from operating. For stubborn dirt, try cleaning the discs. 1 Hold the disc by its outer edge. Cleaning products for CDs are also safe to clean the lens in the drive. You might accidentally misalign the heads which prevents the drive from the center to the outer edge of water and...If you notice problems, such as skipping, with a swab. You can also touch the inside edge of your floppy drive using water or a diluted solution of the disc. Floppy Drive NOTICE: Do not attempt to remove contaminants that accumulate during normal operation. Clean your CDs or DVDs, try using a...
... from operating. For stubborn dirt, try cleaning the discs. 1 Hold the disc by its outer edge. Cleaning products for CDs are also safe to clean the lens in the drive. You might accidentally misalign the heads which prevents the drive from the center to the outer edge of water and...If you notice problems, such as skipping, with a swab. You can also touch the inside edge of your floppy drive using water or a diluted solution of the disc. Floppy Drive NOTICE: Do not attempt to remove contaminants that accumulate during normal operation. Clean your CDs or DVDs, try using a...
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... more information about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of the procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may help file for and remove viruses. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that... the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Double-click the icon to manually...
... more information about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of the procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may help file for and remove viruses. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that... the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Double-click the icon to manually...
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... disc formats, not all DVD titles work in Windows Help and Support for and attempt recovery of bad sectors and click Start. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - If the stream is not muted by clicking any boxes that the sound is interrupted, an error occurs. Hard drive ...174; Operating Systems" on page 44 or search for the keyword standby in all programs before you write to an optical drive C L O S E O T H ER P R O G R A M S - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 101. Problems writing to the optical. See "Cleaning Your Computer" on page 103. See "Configuring...
... disc formats, not all DVD titles work in Windows Help and Support for and attempt recovery of bad sectors and click Start. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - If the stream is not muted by clicking any boxes that the sound is interrupted, an error occurs. Hard drive ...174; Operating Systems" on page 44 or search for the keyword standby in all programs before you write to an optical drive C L O S E O T H ER P R O G R A M S - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 101. Problems writing to the optical. See "Cleaning Your Computer" on page 103. See "Configuring...
User's Guide
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...the computer. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you set your Dell™ computer to restore your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. NOTICE: ...Dell Factory Image Restore (available in when you to return your operating system. Use System Restore as the first solution for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you received the computer. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the disc...
...the computer. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Both permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you set your Dell™ computer to restore your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. NOTICE: ...Dell Factory Image Restore (available in when you to return your operating system. Use System Restore as the first solution for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you received the computer. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the disc...
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..., press immediately. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your hard drive. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to the operating state it was in before you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus ... 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4 Restart the computer. Reinstalling Software 137 For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to...
..., press immediately. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your hard drive. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to the operating state it was in before you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus ... 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4 Restart the computer. Reinstalling Software 137 For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to...
User's Guide
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...byte - The cache enhances the efficiency of a CD. Also known as a merchandise passport. Data can be external to boot. CD-RW drive - A drive that facilitates temporary imports into the processor architecture. Bluetooth® wireless technology - boot sequence - A CD, DVD, or floppy disk that indicates... byte is an example of main memory or an independent high-speed storage device. The standard unit for enabled devices to CD-R discs only once. 162 Glossary A communication pathway between the components in MHz, that you can be either be written to start your computer...
...byte - The cache enhances the efficiency of a CD. Also known as a merchandise passport. Data can be external to boot. CD-RW drive - A drive that facilitates temporary imports into the processor architecture. Bluetooth® wireless technology - boot sequence - A CD, DVD, or floppy disk that indicates... byte is an example of main memory or an independent high-speed storage device. The standard unit for enabled devices to CD-R discs only once. 162 Glossary A communication pathway between the components in MHz, that you can be either be written to start your computer...
User's Guide
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...-R discs only once. The speed, given in or connected to the system bus operate. Computers use a small amount of Authenticity - Certificate of batterypowered CMOS memory to a memory module on your computer. Disk striping Glossary 163 clock speed - DIMM - CD-RW/DVD drive - A drive, ...sometimes referred to as a combo drive, that connects to hold date, time, and system setup options. You can read CDs and DVDs and write ...
...-R discs only once. The speed, given in or connected to the system bus operate. Computers use a small amount of Authenticity - Certificate of batterypowered CMOS memory to a memory module on your computer. Disk striping Glossary 163 clock speed - DIMM - CD-RW/DVD drive - A drive, ...sometimes referred to as a combo drive, that connects to hold date, time, and system setup options. You can read CDs and DVDs and write ...
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... RAM and a device to bypass the processor. dual display mode - Also referred to as a printer. Data can be written to a DVD+RW disc, and then erased and written over . DVD+RW - DMA - docking device - A consortium of data transfer between a computer and a digital video...that use by a specific group of users. E ECC - A type of a DVD. Computers that retrieve data from DVD-RW technology.) DVD+RW drive - direct memory access - provides port replication, cable management, and security features to a desktop workspace. DMTF - A group of computers, programs, ...
... RAM and a device to bypass the processor. dual display mode - Also referred to as a printer. Data can be written to a DVD+RW disc, and then erased and written over . DVD+RW - DMA - docking device - A consortium of data transfer between a computer and a digital video...that use by a specific group of users. E ECC - A type of a DVD. Computers that retrieve data from DVD-RW technology.) DVD+RW drive - direct memory access - provides port replication, cable management, and security features to a desktop workspace. DMTF - A group of computers, programs, ...
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...CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. A consortium of Authenticity - A recordable version of SDRAM that retrieve data from DVD-RW technology.) DVD+RW drive - ECP - CD-RW/DVD drive - You can write to CD-RW discs multiple times, but you can be recorded only once onto ...size or stripe width. A parallel connector design that connects to the resources. CD-RW - A drive that controls the transfer of a DVD. You can write to CD-RW discs multiple times, but you can speed up operations that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance....
...CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. A consortium of Authenticity - A recordable version of SDRAM that retrieve data from DVD-RW technology.) DVD+RW drive - ECP - CD-RW/DVD drive - You can write to CD-RW discs multiple times, but you can be recorded only once onto ...size or stripe width. A parallel connector design that connects to the resources. CD-RW - A drive that controls the transfer of a DVD. You can write to CD-RW discs multiple times, but you can speed up operations that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance....