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... an Enclosure 26 Connecting to the Internet 28 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 28 Transferring Information to a New Computer 30 Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 30 Microsoft Windows® XP 30 3 Specifications 35 4 Troubleshooting 45 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter 45 Tips 46 Power Problems 46 Memory Problems 47 Lockups and...
... an Enclosure 26 Connecting to the Internet 28 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 28 Transferring Information to a New Computer 30 Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 30 Microsoft Windows® XP 30 3 Specifications 35 4 Troubleshooting 45 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter 45 Tips 46 Power Problems 46 Memory Problems 47 Lockups and...
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5 Reinstalling Software 53 Drivers 53 Identifying Drivers 53 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 54 Restoring Your Operating System 56 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 57 Using Dell Factory Image Restore 58 Using the Operating System Media 60 6 Finding Information 63 7 Getting Help 65 Obtaining Assistance 65 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 66... Order-Status Service 67 Problems With Your Order 67 Product Information 68 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 68 Before You Call 69 Contacting Dell 71 Index 73 Contents 5
5 Reinstalling Software 53 Drivers 53 Identifying Drivers 53 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 54 Restoring Your Operating System 56 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 57 Using Dell Factory Image Restore 58 Using the Operating System Media 60 6 Finding Information 63 7 Getting Help 65 Obtaining Assistance 65 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 66... Order-Status Service 67 Problems With Your Order 67 Product Information 68 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 68 Before You Call 69 Contacting Dell 71 Index 73 Contents 5
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... offerings vary by your ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up connection, connect a telephone line to...
... offerings vary by your ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up connection, connect a telephone line to...
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... System 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→Internet Explorer→Connect to the Internet. 3 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have a setup CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP. 4 Click Next. Otherwise, follow the... screen and use a dial-up my connection manually in the past, the ISP might have successfully connected in step 3, continue to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: If you cannot connect to step 5. If you have a service outage.
... System 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→Internet Explorer→Connect to the Internet. 3 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have a setup CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP. 4 Click Next. Otherwise, follow the... screen and use a dial-up my connection manually in the past, the ISP might have successfully connected in step 3, continue to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: If you cannot connect to step 5. If you have a service outage.
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...setup. For instructions on removable media, such as a writable CD, for transfer to the new computer. This information may not be available in Windows XP. 5 Click the appropriate option under How do you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 30 Setting Up Your Computer For ...dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 4 Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can transfer information from a source ...
...setup. For instructions on removable media, such as a writable CD, for transfer to the new computer. This information may not be available in Windows XP. 5 Click the appropriate option under How do you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 30 Setting Up Your Computer For ...dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 4 Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can transfer information from a source ...
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screen, click I will use the wizard from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the...settings→Next. 4 On the Which computer is this? screen, select the method you have a Windows XP CD? The wizard applies the collected files and settings to transfer? To copy data from the Windows XP CD→Next. 5 When the Now go to your settings and files and click Next. ...
screen, click I will use the wizard from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the...settings→Next. 4 On the Which computer is this? screen, select the method you have a Windows XP CD? The wizard applies the collected files and settings to transfer? To copy data from the Windows XP CD→Next. 5 When the Now go to your settings and files and click Next. ...
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..., such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When the disk creation completes and the Now go to your old computer message appears, do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click New Computer→Next. 4 On the Do you want to transfer? screen, click I want to create a Wizard Disk in the following... data from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk, and click Start→Run. 2 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the path for fastwiz (on the appropriate removable media) and click OK. 3 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next...
..., such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When the disk creation completes and the Now go to your old computer message appears, do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click New Computer→Next. 4 On the Do you want to transfer? screen, click I want to create a Wizard Disk in the following... data from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk, and click Start→Run. 2 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the path for fastwiz (on the appropriate removable media) and click OK. 3 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next...
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...method you chose for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). Setting Up Your Computer 33 When all of the settings and files have been applied, the ...on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your new computer. NOTE: Access to your settings and files and click Next. The wizard reads the collected files and settings ...
...method you chose for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). Setting Up Your Computer 33 When all of the settings and files have been applied, the ...on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your new computer. NOTE: Access to your settings and files and click Next. The wizard reads the collected files and settings ...
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... the safety information that shipped with your Service Manual on support.dell.com. Using the Hardware Troubleshooter To start the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve hardware incompatibility: Windows Vista®: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type...and click Next to system messages, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: For detailed troubleshooting information, including responding to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Windows® XP: 1 Click Start→Help and Support. 2 Type hardware...
... the safety information that shipped with your Service Manual on support.dell.com. Using the Hardware Troubleshooter To start the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve hardware incompatibility: Windows Vista®: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type...and click Next to system messages, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: For detailed troubleshooting information, including responding to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Windows® XP: 1 Click Start→Help and Support. 2 Type hardware...
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...computer, see "Memory" on page 35. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 50). • Ensure that is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it...memory you are using is supported by your computer. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. For more information about the type of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. Lockups and Software Problems...
...computer, see "Memory" on page 35. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 50). • Ensure that is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it...memory you are using is supported by your computer. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. For more information about the type of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. Lockups and Software Problems...
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...one time only. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. Select Diagnostics from the start -up, the computer starts according to the...Press any of the procedures in the system setup program. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 50 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any key to a working electrical outlet. 2 Turn on the screen. then, shut down your computer and try again. ...
...one time only. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. Select Diagnostics from the start -up, the computer starts according to the...Press any of the procedures in the system setup program. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 50 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any key to a working electrical outlet. 2 Turn on the screen. then, shut down your computer and try again. ...
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...1 Locate the list of devices for your administrator to continue. b Click Properties→Device Manager. , and right-click NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the... computer, click Continue; If you may appear. c In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. 2 Scroll down the list to the device name, you are an administrator on the device icon...
...1 Locate the list of devices for your administrator to continue. b Click Properties→Device Manager. , and right-click NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the... computer, click Continue; If you may appear. c In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. 2 Scroll down the list to the device name, you are an administrator on the device icon...
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... media, go to step 5. 54 Reinstalling Software If you install drivers obtained from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your Drivers and Utilities media. If you installed the new driver. otherwise, contact your computer might not work correctly...Continue; If this is your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If not, go to step 2. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your first time using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see...
... media, go to step 5. 54 Reinstalling Software If you install drivers obtained from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your Drivers and Utilities media. If you installed the new driver. otherwise, contact your computer might not work correctly...Continue; If this is your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If not, go to step 2. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your first time using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see...
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..., remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to your operating system, or you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then either that driver is not required by... your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your system window. 6 Click the driver that ...
..., remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to your operating system, or you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then either that driver is not required by... your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your system window. 6 Click the driver that ...
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...Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. otherwise, contact your administrator to enter the Device ...Video). 5 Double-click the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. The program permanently deletes ...
...Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. otherwise, contact your administrator to enter the Device ...Video). 5 Double-click the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. The program permanently deletes ...
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... press . Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; NOTE: The User Account Control window may not apply if you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. ...Click either Restore my computer to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on the screen. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter...
... press . Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; NOTE: The User Account Control window may not apply if you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. ...Click either Restore my computer to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on the screen. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter...
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.... The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. If possible, back up the data before using these options. Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista Only) 1 Turn on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. NOTICE: If you may not be... available in the User name field, then click OK. 7 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→All Programs→Accessories→System Tools→System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click...
.... The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. If possible, back up the data before using these options. Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista Only) 1 Turn on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. NOTICE: If you may not be... available in the User name field, then click OK. 7 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→All Programs→Accessories→System Tools→System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click...
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... condition. 10 Click Finish to complete. The computer restarts. During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Dell PC Restore (Windows XP Only) 1 Turn on . 6 Click Next. The restore process begins and may take 5 or more minutes...
... condition. 10 Click Finish to complete. The computer restarts. During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Dell PC Restore (Windows XP Only) 1 Turn on . 6 Click Next. The restore process begins and may take 5 or more minutes...
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...Media Before reinstalling the operating system, try the following: • Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Returning to a Previous Device Driver Version" on page 54) • Microsoft System Restore (see "Dell PC Restore (Windows XP Only)" on your primary hard drive to another media. For...remove the PC Restore partition on to the computer as a local administrator. 2 In Microsoft Windows Explorer, go to return your computer. Windows XP: Removing Dell PC Restore: NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer operating ...
...Media Before reinstalling the operating system, try the following: • Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Returning to a Previous Device Driver Version" on page 54) • Microsoft System Restore (see "Dell PC Restore (Windows XP Only)" on your primary hard drive to another media. For...remove the PC Restore partition on to the computer as a local administrator. 2 In Microsoft Windows Explorer, go to return your computer. Windows XP: Removing Dell PC Restore: NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer operating ...