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... Menu 56 Drivers 57 What Is a Driver 57 Identifying Drivers 58 Reinstalling Drivers 58 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 59 Restoring Your Operating System 59 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 60 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 61 4 Removing and Installing Parts 63 Before You Begin 63 Recommended Tools 63 Turn Off Your Computer...
... Menu 56 Drivers 57 What Is a Driver 57 Identifying Drivers 58 Reinstalling Drivers 58 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 59 Restoring Your Operating System 59 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 60 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 61 4 Removing and Installing Parts 63 Before You Begin 63 Recommended Tools 63 Turn Off Your Computer...
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... Computer network adapter connector network device network adapter connector on computer network cable Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire...available in before it entered the mode. When a Windows XP Professional computer is connected to a network, different options related to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on and you are not using it is restored to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and ...
... Computer network adapter connector network device network adapter connector on computer network cable Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire...available in before it entered the mode. When a Windows XP Professional computer is connected to a network, different options related to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on and you are not using it is restored to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and ...
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...hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is restored to you. Power Options Properties Define your computer loses power while in before it... The computer may lose data. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. NOTICE: If your standby mode settings, hibernate mode settings..., click Power Options. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it may take a short time to the operating...
...hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is restored to you. Power Options Properties Define your computer loses power while in before it... The computer may lose data. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. NOTICE: If your standby mode settings, hibernate mode settings..., click Power Options. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it may take a short time to the operating...
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... the maximum available size. 8 Press to create the volume. 9 Press to select Exit, and press . 13 Install the operating system (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the RAID drives will become unbootable. 1 Press when you want to delete, and press . 8 Select the desired capacity for the volume, and press . and... prompted to select RAID1(Mirror), and press . 6 If there are prompted to select Exit, and press . 12 Install the operating system (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 60).
... the maximum available size. 8 Press to create the volume. 9 Press to select Exit, and press . 13 Install the operating system (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the RAID drives will become unbootable. 1 Press when you want to delete, and press . 8 Select the desired capacity for the volume, and press . and... prompted to select RAID1(Mirror), and press . 6 If there are prompted to select Exit, and press . 12 Install the operating system (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 60).
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...R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - CAUTION: Before you cannot boot into the operating system. If you have changed your SATA operation settings, restore your previous SATA operation settings and retry booting into your operating system after turning on the screen, write down the exact message. Discard used batteries...the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 126). If the battery still does not work , ensure that the device is incorrectly installed. This message may ...
...R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - CAUTION: Before you cannot boot into the operating system. If you have changed your SATA operation settings, restore your previous SATA operation settings and retry booting into your operating system after turning on the screen, write down the exact message. Discard used batteries...the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 126). If the battery still does not work , ensure that the device is incorrectly installed. This message may ...
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A R E Q U I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - The program that you are trying to open the program that you want to restore computer resources. The drive cannot read the disk. Close all windows and open is not listed, see page 126). Contact Dell (see the documentation for installation instructions. D L L F I R E D . d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S K E R R O R - In some cases, you want to restart your computer. Solving Problems...
A R E Q U I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - The program that you are trying to open the program that you want to restore computer resources. The drive cannot read the disk. Close all windows and open is not listed, see page 126). Contact Dell (see the documentation for installation instructions. D L L F I R E D . d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S K E R R O R - In some cases, you want to restart your computer. Solving Problems...
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...Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides.... 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. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the...
...Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides.... 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. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the...
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... click 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. Troubleshooting Tools 59 To resolve incompatibilities using the Operating System CD... for which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you can use it to which...
... click 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. Troubleshooting Tools 59 To resolve incompatibilities using the Operating System CD... for which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you can use it to which...
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...All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that you prefer. 5 Click Next. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your data files or recover them. See ... view. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see Windows Help and Support Center NOTICE: Make regular backups of your Dell™ computer to resolve the problem. To change the restore point, you install a ...
...All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that you prefer. 5 Click Next. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your data files or recover them. See ... view. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see Windows Help and Support Center NOTICE: Make regular backups of your Dell™ computer to resolve the problem. To change the restore point, you install a ...
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... the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer again. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing...
... the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer again. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing...
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..., and then log on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8 After the computer restarts, click OK. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Dell PC Restore enables you will not be able to use it to the operating state it was in...
..., and then log on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8 After the computer restarts, click OK. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Dell PC Restore enables you will not be able to use it to the operating state it was in...
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... to touch the system board with the side labeled "+" facing up, and snap the battery into the socket with the object. Ensure that you can restore the correct settings in step 10. 2 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. To replace the battery: 1 Record all the screens in system setup...
... to touch the system board with the side labeled "+" facing up, and snap the battery into the socket with the object. Ensure that you can restore the correct settings in step 10. 2 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. To replace the battery: 1 Record all the screens in system setup...
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... and then plug it closes. If not, repeat all cables are left side of step 3. c Press down on . b Press down on . 9 Enter system setup and restore the settings you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in step 1. 10 Properly dispose of the cover until it...
... and then plug it closes. If not, repeat all cables are left side of step 3. c Press down on . b Press down on . 9 Enter system setup and restore the settings you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in step 1. 10 Properly dispose of the cover until it...
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...up signal. Sets time to using a power strip or surge protector. The options are every day or every Monday through Friday. This setting restores the computer's default settings. Power Management AC Recovery Auto Power On Auto Power Time Low Power Mode Remote Wake Up Suspend Mode Quick Resume... Maintenance CMOS Defaults Event Log POST Behavior Fastboot Numlock Key Determines what happens when AC power is restored to Off, this option activates the numeric and mathematical features shown at the top of keys on . When set to the computer....
...up signal. Sets time to using a power strip or surge protector. The options are every day or every Monday through Friday. This setting restores the computer's default settings. Power Management AC Recovery Auto Power On Auto Power Time Low Power Mode Remote Wake Up Suspend Mode Quick Resume... Maintenance CMOS Defaults Event Log POST Behavior Fastboot Numlock Key Determines what happens when AC power is restored to Off, this option activates the numeric and mathematical features shown at the top of keys on . When set to the computer....
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... your current boot sequence in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in case you want to restore it . 4 At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the device that is bootable, check the device documentation. If you wait too long...
... your current boot sequence in the upper-right corner of the screen, press . 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in case you want to restore it . 4 At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the device that is bootable, check the device documentation. If you wait too long...
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...hole. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for CDs are misaligned. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Mouse If your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 2 Wipe the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth...swab is not left on DVDs. NOTICE: To prevent damaging the surface, do not wipe in the drive. Cleaning products for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the outer edge of your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean ...
...hole. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for CDs are misaligned. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Mouse If your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 2 Wipe the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth...swab is not left on DVDs. NOTICE: To prevent damaging the surface, do not wipe in the drive. Cleaning products for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the outer edge of your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean ...
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..., 39 CDs, 18 playing, 16 Check Disk, 39 CMOS settings clearing, 122 computer components inside, 70 crashes, 43-44 inside view, 70 restore to previous state, 59-60 stops responding, 43 connectors center/LFE, 67 headphone, 66 IEEE 1394, 66 line-in, 67 line-out, 67...to, 18 copying DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover replacing, 107 D Dell Dell Diagnostics, 56 support policy, 123 support site, 11 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 diagnostic lights, 53 diagnostics Dell, 56 lights, 53, 66 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 drive panel...
..., 39 CDs, 18 playing, 16 Check Disk, 39 CMOS settings clearing, 122 computer components inside, 70 crashes, 43-44 inside view, 70 restore to previous state, 59-60 stops responding, 43 connectors center/LFE, 67 headphone, 66 IEEE 1394, 66 line-in, 67 line-out, 67...to, 18 copying DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover replacing, 107 D Dell Dell Diagnostics, 56 support policy, 123 support site, 11 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 diagnostic lights, 53 diagnostics Dell, 56 lights, 53, 66 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 drive panel...
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N network connector, 68 Network Setup Wizard, 24 problems, 46 setting up, 23 Network Setup Wizard, 24 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 60 P password clearing, 121 jumper, 121 PC Restore, 61 PCI cards removing, 80 PCI Express cards installing, 82 removing, 86 playing CDs and DVDs, 16 power button, 66 connector,... 13 USB, 14 problems battery, 37 blue screen, 44 CD drive, 38 CD-RW drive, 39 computer crashes, 43-44 computer stops responding, 43 Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 drives, 38 DVD drive, 38 e-mail, 39 error messages, 41 general, 43 hard drive, 39 Internet, 39 keyboard...
N network connector, 68 Network Setup Wizard, 24 problems, 46 setting up, 23 Network Setup Wizard, 24 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 60 P password clearing, 121 jumper, 121 PC Restore, 61 PCI cards removing, 80 PCI Express cards installing, 82 removing, 86 playing CDs and DVDs, 16 power button, 66 connector,... 13 USB, 14 problems battery, 37 blue screen, 44 CD drive, 38 CD-RW drive, 39 computer crashes, 43-44 computer stops responding, 43 Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 drives, 38 DVD drive, 38 e-mail, 39 error messages, 41 general, 43 hard drive, 39 Internet, 39 keyboard...
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..., 66 volume adjusting, 49 T technical support policy, 123 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 59-60 tips, 37 TV connect to computer, 21, 23 U USB booting to... devices, 119 connectors, 66, 68 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Hardware...
..., 66 volume adjusting, 49 T technical support policy, 123 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 59-60 tips, 37 TV connect to computer, 21, 23 U USB booting to... devices, 119 connectors, 66, 68 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Hardware...