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Drivers 96 What Is a Driver 96 Identifying Drivers 97 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 97 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 99 Restoring Your Operating System 99 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 100 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 101 Using the Operating System CD 103 12 Adding... Inside Your Computer 106 Battery 108 Removing a Battery 108 Installing a Battery 108 Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 111 Optical Drives 111 About the Device Security Screw 111 Removing and Installing Optical Drives 111 Memory 112 Installing a Memory Module ...
Drivers 96 What Is a Driver 96 Identifying Drivers 97 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 97 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 99 Restoring Your Operating System 99 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 100 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 101 Using the Operating System CD 103 12 Adding... Inside Your Computer 106 Battery 108 Removing a Battery 108 Installing a Battery 108 Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 111 Optical Drives 111 About the Device Security Screw 111 Removing and Installing Optical Drives 111 Memory 112 Installing a Memory Module ...
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... computer • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see page 97) or to contact Dell Owner's Manual NOTE: This document is available as ResourceCD) NOTE: The...
... computer • My device documentation • Notebook System Software (NSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see page 97) or to contact Dell Owner's Manual NOTE: This document is available as ResourceCD) NOTE: The...
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...Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to view the ... papers • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Online discussion with technical support • Reference...
...Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to view the ... papers • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Online discussion with technical support • Reference...
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... on your computer. After you ordered. 14 Finding Information www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall my operating system Find ...It Here Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. See "Reinstalling Windows XP" on the operating system you ...
... on your computer. After you ordered. 14 Finding Information www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall my operating system Find ...It Here Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. See "Reinstalling Windows XP" on the operating system you ...
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...countries. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you chose for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE:...printer connects to your computer was shipped. For technical assistance, refer to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). Setting Up Your Computer 29 NOTE: Access to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not come with a printer cable, so if you connect...
...countries. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you chose for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE:...printer connects to your computer was shipped. For technical assistance, refer to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). Setting Up Your Computer 29 NOTE: Access to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not come with a printer cable, so if you connect...
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... devices are available to the USB connectors on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if...
... devices are available to the USB connectors on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if...
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...settings for future reference. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. 34 Using the Display www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program..., and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Before you want to change any of the default display settings, make a note ...
...settings for future reference. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. 34 Using the Display www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program..., and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Before you want to change any of the default display settings, make a note ...
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... the current track. Pause. Continuously play CDs or DVDs or write data. Stop. Go to the previous title or chapter. Fast reverse. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you use a CD/DVD drive that shipped with your computer or in certain countries). 4 Push the tray back into the ...For more information, see the CD software that you follow all copyright laws when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to copy CDs, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for storing data, to create music CDs, or ...
... the current track. Pause. Continuously play CDs or DVDs or write data. Stop. Go to the previous title or chapter. Fast reverse. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you use a CD/DVD drive that shipped with your computer or in certain countries). 4 Push the tray back into the ...For more information, see the CD software that you follow all copyright laws when you need to install the drivers and software necessary to copy CDs, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for storing data, to create music CDs, or ...
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... can enable digital audio for DVD playback. 1 Click Start→ Programs→ PowerDVD to select the most suitable option. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click...
... can enable digital audio for DVD playback. 1 Click Start→ Programs→ PowerDVD to select the most suitable option. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click...
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... ExpressCards Press the latch and remove the card or blank. Blanks protect unused slots from the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. For some latches, you to pop the card out. If the configuration program tells you must press...
... ExpressCards Press the latch and remove the card or blank. Blanks protect unused slots from the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. For some latches, you to pop the card out. If the configuration program tells you must press...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com To install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with the media memory card... media memory card 2 media memory card slot The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. CAUTION: Before you to release and remove the card or blank. Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank NOTICE: Use...icon in the slot. Save a blank to select a card and stop the card in to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no media memory card is completely seated in its connector. Blanks protect unused slots from the computer. ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com To install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with the media memory card... media memory card 2 media memory card slot The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. CAUTION: Before you to release and remove the card or blank. Removing a Media Memory Card or Blank NOTICE: Use...icon in the slot. Save a blank to select a card and stop the card in to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no media memory card is completely seated in its connector. Blanks protect unused slots from the computer. ...
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... of the infrastructure type. If the software is located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and may not be located on the screen. The user's guide is also available on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD in order to connect to connect several computers. ... connection, go to one another. Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: These networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions...
... of the infrastructure type. If the software is located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and may not be located on the screen. The user's guide is also available on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD in order to connect to connect several computers. ... connection, go to one another. Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network NOTE: These networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions...
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... cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. 11 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a...Then shut down the computer. 2 Connect the computer to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. See "Contacting Dell" on the computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). NOTE: If ...
... cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. 11 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is located on a...Then shut down the computer. 2 Connect the computer to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. See "Contacting Dell" on the computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). NOTE: If ...
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To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer and try again. If you wait too long and the Windows ...key to continue. 4 Press any questions that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Then shut down your computer. 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in...
To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer and try again. If you wait too long and the Windows ...key to continue. 4 Press any questions that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Then shut down your computer. 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in...
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...is defective. • Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 99. CLEA N THE DRIVE OR DI SK - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are complete, close the... Main Menu screen. RUN TH E DE L L D I A G N O S T I V E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your antivirus software to ...
...is defective. • Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 99. CLEA N THE DRIVE OR DI SK - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are complete, close the... Main Menu screen. RUN TH E DE L L D I A G N O S T I V E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your antivirus software to ...
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...See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE... you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure ...
...See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE... you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure ...
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... is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 77) NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 97. E LIMINA TE PO SS IBL E INTERF E RE NCE - R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - AD J UST TH E WINDO WS V O L U M E C O N T R O L - REINSTALL THE S O U N D ( AU DIO) D R I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S ... is not muted. 94 Solving Problems Turn off . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you did not ...
... is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 77) NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 97. E LIMINA TE PO SS IBL E INTERF E RE NCE - R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - AD J UST TH E WINDO WS V O L U M E C O N T R O L - REINSTALL THE S O U N D ( AU DIO) D R I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S ... is not muted. 94 Solving Problems Turn off . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you did not ...
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... Product Information Guide. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I V E R - Solving Problems 95 TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . TEST TH E ELECTRICAL OUTLET - If you are using a program that the light is blank NOTE: If you are using a battery to the...
... Product Information Guide. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I V E R - Solving Problems 95 TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on . TEST TH E ELECTRICAL OUTLET - If you are using a program that the light is blank NOTE: If you are using a battery to the...
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... E BRIGHTNESS - E LIMINA TE PO SS IBL E I O N - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other appliances. Dell ships your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that use the device. R O T A TE T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I N T E RF E RE N C E - All devices require...
... E BRIGHTNESS - E LIMINA TE PO SS IBL E I O N - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other appliances. Dell ships your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that use the device. R O T A TE T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I N T E RF E RE N C E - All devices require...
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... computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to see if any device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. If an exclamation point is the source...software appropriate for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for operating systems that you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Microsoft...
... computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to see if any device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. If an exclamation point is the source...software appropriate for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for operating systems that you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Microsoft...