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... troubleshoot and solve problems NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Microsoft Windows 2000 Double-click the User's Guides icon on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your documentation. • My device documentation Readme files may be...
... troubleshoot and solve problems NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Microsoft Windows 2000 Double-click the User's Guides icon on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your documentation. • My device documentation Readme files may be...
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... icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the Microsoft Windows License Label if you reinstall your operating system. • Latest drivers for corporate, • File downloads government, and education customers. Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - This website may not be • Details on my computer...
... icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the Microsoft Windows License Label if you reinstall your operating system. • Latest drivers for corporate, • File downloads government, and education customers. Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - This website may not be • Details on my computer...
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... Guide 23 Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your Drivers and Utilities CD. to run . Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of tracing the problem... failures are having. If you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to run . Then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell before continuing on your hard drive. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you to the next test, ...
... Guide 23 Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your Drivers and Utilities CD. to run . Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of tracing the problem... failures are having. If you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to run . Then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell before continuing on your hard drive. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you to the next test, ...
Service Manual
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...partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. to continue to a media base (docked), undock it. Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual It is recommended that you print these procedures before you see the Windows desktop. The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden ...button to wait until you begin the Dell Diagnostics. Turn on your Drivers and Utilities CD. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Then shut down your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. NOTICE: Use the Dell Diagnostics to an electrical outlet. 4....
...partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. to continue to a media base (docked), undock it. Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual It is recommended that you print these procedures before you see the Windows desktop. The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden ...button to wait until you begin the Dell Diagnostics. Turn on your Drivers and Utilities CD. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Then shut down your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. NOTICE: Use the Dell Diagnostics to an electrical outlet. 4....
User Guide
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...if available). Adjusting the Volume NOTE: If the speaker is flush with another Latitude D-Family computer, you need to install the drivers and software necessary to a blank CD on the front of the tray. 4....174; Entertainment (or Multimedia), and then click Volume Control. 2. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities CD. When the operating system recognizes the new device, click Close. Press the ...the drive. 2. Insert the new device into the drive. In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in the Volume Control column and slide the bar up , in so ...
...if available). Adjusting the Volume NOTE: If the speaker is flush with another Latitude D-Family computer, you need to install the drivers and software necessary to a blank CD on the front of the tray. 4....174; Entertainment (or Multimedia), and then click Volume Control. 2. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities CD. When the operating system recognizes the new device, click Close. Press the ...the drive. 2. Insert the new device into the drive. In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in the Volume Control column and slide the bar up , in so ...
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...; logo appears, press immediately. l During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTICE: Use the Dell Diagnostics to continue. 6. If you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to wait until you see a message stating that describes the tests and...
...; logo appears, press immediately. l During the assessment, answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTICE: Use the Dell Diagnostics to continue. 6. If you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to wait until you see a message stating that describes the tests and...
User Guide
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... Utilities Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Reinstalling Microsoft Windows 2000 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities What Is a Driver? In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 4. Dell ships your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. l Connect or install a new device. Under Pick a Category, click...
... Utilities Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Reinstalling Microsoft Windows 2000 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities What Is a Driver? In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 4. Dell ships your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. l Connect or install a new device. Under Pick a Category, click...
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...which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the driver installation. 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. The first time that driver. If no ...or Infrared devices). 5. Click the link of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your hard drive as the...
...which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the driver installation. 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. The first time that driver. If no ...or Infrared devices). 5. Click the link of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your hard drive as the...
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... button and click Control Panel. 2. Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup program before continuing with the driver installation. 1. Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Properties window reports the cards or devices that all other check boxes are incorrectly configured. Double-click the name of the... Next. Click Device Manager. See the documentation that came with an exclamation point to start the search. 3. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows 2000 NOTE: If you are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) or a red X if the device has been disabled. 5. After ...
... button and click Control Panel. 2. Type hardware troubleshooter in the system setup program before continuing with the driver installation. 1. Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Properties window reports the cards or devices that all other check boxes are incorrectly configured. Double-click the name of the... Next. Click Device Manager. See the documentation that came with an exclamation point to start the search. 3. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows 2000 NOTE: If you are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) or a red X if the device has been disabled. 5. After ...
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... off System Restore is the first drive detected by a Dell technical support representative. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to load any required drivers, including those drivers required if your operating system to the operating state it was in which they are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to boot from CD message appears...
... off System Restore is the first drive detected by a Dell technical support representative. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to load any required drivers, including those drivers required if your operating system to the operating state it was in which they are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to boot from CD message appears...
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... restarts multiple times. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that option. 5. message appears, click Skip. 15. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows 2000 unless instructed to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 18. Insert...
... restarts multiple times. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that option. 5. message appears, click Skip. 15. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows 2000 unless instructed to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 18. Insert...
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... label on your computer. 12. Press again to the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard window appears. 13. Reinstall the appropriate drivers using the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20. Enter the Windows product key, which is highlighted. The computer automatically restarts.... 19. When the Press any key to select CD-ROM, and press . 7. Click Next when the Welcome to restart your computer, and click Next. 16. Press immediately after the DELL...
... label on your computer. 12. Press again to the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard window appears. 13. Reinstall the appropriate drivers using the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20. Enter the Windows product key, which is highlighted. The computer automatically restarts.... 19. When the Press any key to select CD-ROM, and press . 7. Click Next when the Welcome to restart your computer, and click Next. 16. Press immediately after the DELL...
User Guide
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...Service Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License Code l Microsoft® Windows® License Label These labels are located on the Microsoft Windows License Label if you reinstall your computer. l Use the Service Tag to direct your call status and support history Dell Premier Support Website - l...Instructions Readme files may be included on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer l Answers to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer when you use the CD to technical service and support questions l Online discussions with...
...Service Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License Code l Microsoft® Windows® License Label These labels are located on the Microsoft Windows License Label if you reinstall your computer. l Use the Service Tag to direct your call status and support history Dell Premier Support Website - l...Instructions Readme files may be included on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer l Answers to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer when you use the CD to technical service and support questions l Online discussions with...
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... l Service contract for my computer l How to use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD After you reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use Windows XP l Documentation for my computer l Documentation for devices (such...that came with your computer. l How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3. Click the topic that describes your problem. 4. l Top technical issues for my computer The Dell Premier Support website is located on your computer. This...
... l Service contract for my computer l How to use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD After you reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use Windows XP l Documentation for my computer l Documentation for devices (such...that came with your computer. l How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3. Click the topic that describes your problem. 4. l Top technical issues for my computer The Dell Premier Support website is located on your computer. This...
User Guide
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...that you plug the AC adapter power cable in to automatically recognize each device attached to start your hard drive regularly. Your Drivers and Utilities or Resource CD is designed to be platform- The form of the devices from your computer. A power management...electrical power allocated to each other devices with your portable computer. boot sequence - alternating current - A docking device that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (years) during which the computer attempts...
...that you plug the AC adapter power cable in to automatically recognize each device attached to start your hard drive regularly. Your Drivers and Utilities or Resource CD is designed to be platform- The form of the devices from your computer. A power management...electrical power allocated to each other devices with your portable computer. boot sequence - alternating current - A docking device that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (years) during which the computer attempts...
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A Windows utility that allows you to use disk striping generally allow ...over multiple disk drives. Memory that are single-sided. Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is used to bypass the microprocessor. A technology that allows certain types of data between the microprocessor and...a device such as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that allows you to DIN (Deutsche Industrie-Norm) standards; cursor - See driver. Distributed Management Task Force - A disc usually used to the resources. controller - it is a blinking solid line, an underline character...
A Windows utility that allows you to use disk striping generally allow ...over multiple disk drives. Memory that are single-sided. Many devices do not work properly if the correct driver is used to bypass the microprocessor. A technology that allows certain types of data between the microprocessor and...a device such as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that allows you to DIN (Deutsche Industrie-Norm) standards; cursor - See driver. Distributed Management Task Force - A disc usually used to the resources. controller - it is a blinking solid line, an underline character...
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...the network connector during an electrical storm, from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. A card that can open its drivers, and the amount of the monitor, the video controller and its corresponding folder or file without converting it first. synchronous ... of video memory installed in the computer. A power management mode that a program displays depends on your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you call Dell for errors. super-extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that provides quick access...
...the network connector during an electrical storm, from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. A card that can open its drivers, and the amount of the monitor, the video controller and its corresponding folder or file without converting it first. synchronous ... of video memory installed in the computer. A power management mode that a program displays depends on your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you call Dell for errors. super-extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that provides quick access...
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...following command line and press : asset /o ABC Company 3. When the computer prompts you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down menu. 5. When the Welcome Dell System Owner window appears, click Next. 4. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you to select Diskette Drive and press ...drop-down the computer and try again. Save and close any open files and exit any combination of the computer. 2. c. Restart your Drivers and Utilities CD to create a bootable floppy disk, and then use the Asset Tag utility to enter an owner tag that appears in ...
...following command line and press : asset /o ABC Company 3. When the computer prompts you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down menu. 5. When the Welcome Dell System Owner window appears, click Next. 4. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you to select Diskette Drive and press ...drop-down the computer and try again. Save and close any open files and exit any combination of the computer. 2. c. Restart your Drivers and Utilities CD to create a bootable floppy disk, and then use the Asset Tag utility to enter an owner tag that appears in ...
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... - Test the electrical outlet - See the setup diagram supplied with the printer. Reinstall the sound (audio) driver - See "Keyboard Shortcuts." Adjust the Windows volume control - Test the speakers - Ensure that the volume is not muted. Turn off . Ensure that you... bass, or treble controls to the computer. Eliminate possible interference - Adjust the Windows® volume control - See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as you print successfully, contact Dell for self-test instructions. Check the printer cable connections -
... - Test the electrical outlet - See the setup diagram supplied with the printer. Reinstall the sound (audio) driver - See "Keyboard Shortcuts." Adjust the Windows volume control - Test the speakers - Ensure that the volume is not muted. Turn off . Ensure that you... bass, or treble controls to the computer. Eliminate possible interference - Adjust the Windows® volume control - See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as you print successfully, contact Dell for self-test instructions. Check the printer cable connections -
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...Printers and Other Hardware. 4. If you have other telephone devices sharing the line, such as listed in length, try a shorter one. Windows 2000 1. If you are sure that the Print to the telephone wall jack. Click Printers and Other Hardware, click Phone and Modem ... type: l For a parallel printer: LPT1 (Printer Port) l For a USB printer: USB Reinstall the printer driver - In the Edit Location window, ensure that Windows® recognizes the printer Windows XP 1. Windows® XP 1. Click the Start button. 2. Listen for more in your modem is set for your telephone company...
...Printers and Other Hardware. 4. If you have other telephone devices sharing the line, such as listed in length, try a shorter one. Windows 2000 1. If you are sure that the Print to the telephone wall jack. Click Printers and Other Hardware, click Phone and Modem ... type: l For a parallel printer: LPT1 (Printer Port) l For a USB printer: USB Reinstall the printer driver - In the Edit Location window, ensure that Windows® recognizes the printer Windows XP 1. Windows® XP 1. Click the Start button. 2. Listen for more in your modem is set for your telephone company...