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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 exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to the state it was in a home or small office.... 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...printers, or an Internet connection between computers in before it . Power Management The Microsoft® Windows® XP power management features can reduce power to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network ...
... computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to the state it was in a home or small office.... 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...printers, or an Internet connection between computers in before it . Power Management The Microsoft® Windows® XP power management features can reduce power to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network ...
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... it was in before it entered hibernate mode. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click the Start button...contents of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is restored to you. The computer may lose data. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 To...keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to the state it...
... it was in before it entered hibernate mode. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click the Start button...contents of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is restored to you. The computer may lose data. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 To...keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to the state it...
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... utility. 2 Use the up - NOTE: If your computer currently boots to select Exit, and press . 13 Install the operating system (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 60). and down -arrow keys to RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the Intel RAID Option ROM utility, your volume, and... to create the volume. 10 Press to confirm that you want to select Exit, and press . 12 Install the operating system (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 60). and down -arrow keys to delete, and press .
... utility. 2 Use the up - NOTE: If your computer currently boots to select Exit, and press . 13 Install the operating system (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 60). and down -arrow keys to RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the Intel RAID Option ROM utility, your volume, and... to create the volume. 10 Press to confirm that you want to select Exit, and press . 12 Install the operating system (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 60). and down -arrow keys to delete, and press .
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If you have changed your SATA operation settings, restore your previous SATA operation settings and retry booting into your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the ... message. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - If the battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 126). Solving Problems 37 Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a program, see...
If you have changed your SATA operation settings, restore your previous SATA operation settings and retry booting into your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the ... message. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - If the battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 126). Solving Problems 37 Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a program, see...
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Error Messages If the message is missing an essential file. The program that you are trying to open the program that you want to restore computer resources. S YS T E M D I B L E . Solving Problems 41 d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S...S N O T R E A D Y - Remove the floppy from the drive and restart your computer to use . N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . C L O S E S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N - Close all windows and open is not listed, see page 126). Contact Dell (see the documentation for installation instructions.
Error Messages If the message is missing an essential file. The program that you are trying to open the program that you want to restore computer resources. S YS T E M D I B L E . Solving Problems 41 d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S...S N O T R E A D Y - Remove the floppy from the drive and restart your computer to use . N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . C L O S E S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N - Close all windows and open is not listed, see page 126). Contact Dell (see the documentation for installation instructions.
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...System Restore to return your computer to replace the driver with a [!]) on your computer after you install drivers obtained from other sources, your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. Windows XP 1 ...or install a new driver. Identifying Drivers If you installed the new driver. 58 Troubleshooting Tools Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 ...
...System Restore to return your computer to replace the driver with a [!]) on your computer after you install drivers obtained from other sources, your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. Windows XP 1 ...or install a new driver. Identifying Drivers If you installed the new driver. 58 Troubleshooting Tools Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 ...
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...installing the driver. 5 Double-click 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 to restore your operating system. However, using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 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. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either...
...installing the driver. 5 Double-click 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 to restore your operating system. However, using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 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. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either...
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... you can either repeat the steps using System Restore. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to ... the task for information on the screen. System Restore does not monitor your Dell™ computer to resolve the problem. If that you install a device driver, use System Restore. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that is automatically selected.
... you can either repeat the steps using System Restore. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to ... the task for information on the screen. System Restore does not monitor your Dell™ computer to resolve the problem. If that you install a device driver, use System Restore. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that is automatically selected.
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... Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec is not available in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer again. If you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of... free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, ...
... Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec is not available in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer again. If you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of... free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, ...
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...In Windows Explorer, go to the free space allocation on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you will not be able to reboot the computer. Click Quit, and then log on . 7 Click Next. The PC...delete. 4 Click OK to close the PC Restore Removal window. 8 Restart the computer. 62 Troubleshooting Tools NOTE: If you do not remove PC Restore from your computer. 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 ...
...In Windows Explorer, go to the free space allocation on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you will not be able to reboot the computer. Click Quit, and then log on . 7 Click Next. The PC...delete. 4 Click OK to close the PC Restore Removal window. 8 Restart the computer. 62 Troubleshooting Tools NOTE: If you do not remove PC Restore from your computer. 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 ...
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... socket with a blunt object, be careful not to touch the system board with the object. If you have to pry out the battery. You can restore the correct settings in step 10. 2 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the computer. Ensure that you touch any of its socket with...
... socket with a blunt object, be careful not to touch the system board with the object. If you have to pry out the battery. You can restore the correct settings in step 10. 2 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the computer. Ensure that you touch any of its socket with...
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... or extra parts are locked. c Press down on the left inside the computer. 3 Close the cover: a Pivot the cover 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 step 3. Gently pull the...
... or extra parts are locked. c Press down on the left inside the computer. 3 Close the cover: a Pivot the cover 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 step 3. Gently pull the...
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The default setting is restored to power up when a NIC or Remote Wakeup-capable modem receives a wake up remotely from suspend mode, hibernate mode, or when powered off your keyboard. ... option involves the rightmost bank of keys on the bottom of each key. 118 Appendix When set to boot from Hibernate or Off. This setting restores the computer's default settings. When Low Power Mode is enabled, the computer can be powered up signal. This feature enables/disables the Intel Viiv Quick...
The default setting is restored to power up when a NIC or Remote Wakeup-capable modem receives a wake up remotely from suspend mode, hibernate mode, or when powered off your keyboard. ... option involves the rightmost bank of keys on the bottom of each key. 118 Appendix When set to boot from Hibernate or Off. This setting restores the computer's default settings. When Low Power Mode is enabled, the computer can be powered up signal. This feature enables/disables the Intel Viiv Quick...
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... be used for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see page 114). 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press to restore it . 4 At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the screen, press . For example, if you are booting to be bootable. NOTE: To...
... be used for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see page 114). 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press to restore it . 4 At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the screen, press . For example, if you are booting to be bootable. NOTE: To...
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...clean, lint-free cloth. 3 Blow carefully into place. These kits contain pretreated floppies to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as skipping, with the compressed air. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the center ...hole. You might accidentally misalign the heads, which prevents the drive from dust, fingerprints, and scratches. Cleaning products for restoration of the disc. Never touch the lens in the troubleshooting process and provides for CDs are dirty, clean the rollers with a...
...clean, lint-free cloth. 3 Blow carefully into place. These kits contain pretreated floppies to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as skipping, with the compressed air. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the center ...hole. You might accidentally misalign the heads, which prevents the drive from dust, fingerprints, and scratches. Cleaning products for restoration of the disc. Never touch the lens in the troubleshooting process and provides for CDs are dirty, clean the rollers with a...
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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...