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... 3-D image quality is poor 54 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 55 Dell Diagnostics 58 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 58 Drivers 60 What Is a Driver 60 Identifying Drivers 60 Reinstalling Drivers 61 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 62 Creating a Restore Point 63 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 63 Undoing the...
... 3-D image quality is poor 54 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 55 Dell Diagnostics 58 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 58 Drivers 60 What Is a Driver 60 Identifying Drivers 60 Reinstalling Drivers 61 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 62 Creating a Restore Point 63 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 63 Undoing the...
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...and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in standby mode, it . When a Windows XP Professional computer is restored to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you are not using it may be ...the Start button, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Stand by copying system data to security and networking appear in before it is restored to the entire computer. When the computer exits from standby mode, press a key on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate...
...and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in standby mode, it . When a Windows XP Professional computer is restored to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you are not using it may be ...the Start button, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Stand by copying system data to security and networking appear in before it is restored to the entire computer. When the computer exits from standby mode, press a key on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate...
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... open is missing an essential file. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 132. Solving Problems 43 O... P E R A T I N - The drive cannot read the disk. N O N - 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 . ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON THE COMPUTER E N S U R E T H A T T H E I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E I S E N A B L E D W I T H I R E D . A R E Q U I N S YS T E M S E T U P - IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you might have to restore...
... open is missing an essential file. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 132. Solving Problems 43 O... P E R A T I N - The drive cannot read the disk. N O N - 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 . ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON THE COMPUTER E N S U R E T H A T T H E I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E I S E N A B L E D W I T H I R E D . A R E Q U I N S YS T E M S E T U P - IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you might have to restore...
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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 Dell ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll ...Back Driver. If not, go to step 2. Advanced Troubleshooting 61 Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and ...
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 Dell ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll ...Back Driver. If not, go to step 2. Advanced Troubleshooting 61 Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and ...
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... the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your hard drive as described in an undesirable operating state. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the ResourceCD and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When...listed, then that driver is detecting hardware in your computer appears. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in the ...
... the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your hard drive as described in an undesirable operating state. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the ResourceCD and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When...listed, then that driver is detecting hardware in your computer appears. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in the ...
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... Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. NOTICE: Before you want to see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on the screen. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. Advanced...
... Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. NOTICE: Before you want to see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on the screen. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. Advanced...
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...and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. To see "Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore" on my computer, and click Next. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 4 After the ...Troubleshooting To resolve incompatibilities using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility" on page 61). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Next. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP NOTICE: You must create a single drive RAID 0 array when installing the operating system.
...and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. To see "Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore" on my computer, and click Next. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 4 After the ...Troubleshooting To resolve incompatibilities using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility" on page 61). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Next. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP NOTICE: You must create a single drive RAID 0 array when installing the operating system.
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... damage the system board by prying off the socket or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer, replace the battery. The battery can restore the correct settings in step 8. 2 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 69. 3 Locate the battery socket (see "System ...Setup" on page 131) so that the object is incorrectly installed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to pry out the battery. Discard ...
... damage the system board by prying off the socket or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer, replace the battery. The battery can restore the correct settings in step 8. 2 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 69. 3 Locate the battery socket (see "System ...Setup" on page 131) so that the object is incorrectly installed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to pry out the battery. Discard ...
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... clicks into the computer. 7 Connect your computer and devices to secure your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on page 131) and restore the settings you are using a padlock to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 8 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on . NOTICE: To connect a network cable...
... clicks into the computer. 7 Connect your computer and devices to secure your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on page 131) and restore the settings you are using a padlock to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 8 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on . NOTICE: To connect a network cable...
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The default setting is restored to automatically turn off your keyboard. Sets time to the computer. Time is reduced or turned off your computer starts more quickly because it skips ... on the bottom of each key. When set to increase or decrease the numbers, or type numbers in a 24-hour format (hours:minutes). This setting restores the computer's factory-installed default settings. This option allows you turn on your computer using a power strip or surge protector. Change the start-up time...
The default setting is restored to automatically turn off your keyboard. Sets time to the computer. Time is reduced or turned off your computer starts more quickly because it skips ... on the bottom of each key. When set to increase or decrease the numbers, or type numbers in a 24-hour format (hours:minutes). This setting restores the computer's factory-installed default settings. This option allows you turn on your computer using a power strip or surge protector. Change the start-up time...
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...: Write down the list. NOTE: When you receive your computer, the jumper plug is attached to clear the password. For example, if you want to restore it. 3 Press the up or down your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on page 131). 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight...
...: Write down the list. NOTE: When you receive your computer, the jumper plug is attached to clear the password. For example, if you want to restore it. 3 Press the up or down your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on page 131). 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight...
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...the disc by its outer edge. Additional technical support options may be available for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as skipping, with the playback quality of your CDs or DVDs...Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for purchase. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always use on ). 140 Appendix If you notice problems, such as the verification of ...
...the disc by its outer edge. Additional technical support options may be available for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as skipping, with the playback quality of your CDs or DVDs...Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for purchase. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always use on ). 140 Appendix If you notice problems, such as the verification of ...
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...CDs, 30 playing, 28 Check Disk, 41 CMOS settings clearing, 138 color changing, 15 computer components inside, 77 crashes, 45-46 inside view, 77 restore to previous state, 62 stops responding, 45 connectors headphone, 72 IEEE 1394, 72, 75 power, 73 USB, 72 copying CDs general information, 30 helpful... to, 30 copying DVDs general information, 30 helpful tips, 32 how to, 30 cover closing, 125 cover release latch, 73 opening, 76 D Dell contacting, 141-142 support policy, 139 support website, 12 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 55 diagnostics Dell, 58 lights, 55 display. Index A audio.
...CDs, 30 playing, 28 Check Disk, 41 CMOS settings clearing, 138 color changing, 15 computer components inside, 77 crashes, 45-46 inside view, 77 restore to previous state, 62 stops responding, 45 connectors headphone, 72 IEEE 1394, 72, 75 power, 73 USB, 72 copying CDs general information, 30 helpful... to, 30 copying DVDs general information, 30 helpful tips, 32 how to, 30 cover closing, 125 cover release latch, 73 opening, 76 D Dell contacting, 141-142 support policy, 139 support website, 12 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 55 diagnostics Dell, 58 lights, 55 display. Index A audio.
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... 48 Network Setup Wizard, 32 newlink CreateArray, 25 O operating system CD, 13 reinstalling, 13 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 Operating System CD, 13 P password clearing, 137 jumper, 137 playing CDs, 28 playing DVDs, ... 46 CD drive, 40 CD-RW drive, 41 computer crashes, 45-46 computer stops responding, 45 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 55 drives, 39 DVD drive, 40 e-mail, 41 error messages, 42 ..., 49 printer, 50 program crashes, 45 program stops responding, 45 programs and Windows compatibility, 46 restore to previous state, 62 scanner, 51 screen hard to read , 53 screen is blank, 53 ...
... 48 Network Setup Wizard, 32 newlink CreateArray, 25 O operating system CD, 13 reinstalling, 13 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 Operating System CD, 13 P password clearing, 137 jumper, 137 playing CDs, 28 playing DVDs, ... 46 CD drive, 40 CD-RW drive, 41 computer crashes, 45-46 computer stops responding, 45 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 55 drives, 39 DVD drive, 40 e-mail, 41 error messages, 42 ..., 49 printer, 50 program crashes, 45 program stops responding, 45 programs and Windows compatibility, 46 restore to previous state, 62 scanner, 51 screen hard to read , 53 screen is blank, 53 ...
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..., 132 screens, 131 T technical support policy, 139 transferring information to a new computer, 28 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 55 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 62 tips, 39 TV connect to computer, 18 U USB booting to devices, ... processor fans, 73 type, 127 Program Compatibility Wizard, 46 R RAID configuring, 21 regulatory information, 10 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 ResourceCD, 61 Dell Diagnostics, 58 S safety instructions, 10 SATA. See serial ATA Scalable Link Interface technology, 38 scanner problems, 51 screen.
..., 132 screens, 131 T technical support policy, 139 transferring information to a new computer, 28 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 55 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 62 tips, 39 TV connect to computer, 18 U USB booting to devices, ... processor fans, 73 type, 127 Program Compatibility Wizard, 46 R RAID configuring, 21 regulatory information, 10 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 ResourceCD, 61 Dell Diagnostics, 58 S safety instructions, 10 SATA. See serial ATA Scalable Link Interface technology, 38 scanner problems, 51 screen.
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W warranty information, 10 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 61 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 Help and Support Center, 12 Hyper-Threading, 37 Network Setup Wizard, 32 Program Compatibility Wizard, 46 reinstalling, 13, 64 scanner, 51 System Restore, 62 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 28 Network Setup Wizard, 32 Program Compatibility Wizard, 46 Index 165
W warranty information, 10 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 61 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 Help and Support Center, 12 Hyper-Threading, 37 Network Setup Wizard, 32 Program Compatibility Wizard, 46 reinstalling, 13, 64 scanner, 51 System Restore, 62 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 28 Network Setup Wizard, 32 Program Compatibility Wizard, 46 Index 165