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... You Drop or Damage Your Computer 72 Resolving Other Technical Problems 73 Drivers 73 What Is a Driver 73 Identifying Drivers 74 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 74 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 75 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 78...
... You Drop or Damage Your Computer 72 Resolving Other Technical Problems 73 Drivers 73 What Is a Driver 73 Identifying Drivers 74 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 74 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 75 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 78...
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... O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N G ( C A T C H - See the documentation that To disable call waiting, dial: is operating properly. Your printer may arrive in your computer with Windows. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchase a cable separately, ensure that the modem is compatible with the printer 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....
... O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N G ( C A T C H - See the documentation that To disable call waiting, dial: is operating properly. Your printer may arrive in your computer with Windows. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchase a cable separately, ensure that the modem is compatible with the printer 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....
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" ... on printer clips (2) notches (2) 4 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer and tighten the two screws. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" ... on printer clips (2) notches (2) 4 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer and tighten the two screws. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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... L O U T L E T - Ensure that the electrical outlet is LPT1 (Printer Port). The USB connectors fit only one way. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I S T U R N E D O N - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer and the printer. See the documentation supplied with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the computer. If the...the printer driver if necessary. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on printer Printer Problems C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - VERIFY THAT WINDOWS®...
... L O U T L E T - Ensure that the electrical outlet is LPT1 (Printer Port). The USB connectors fit only one way. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I S T U R N E D O N - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer and the printer. See the documentation supplied with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the computer. If the...the printer driver if necessary. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on printer Printer Problems C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - VERIFY THAT WINDOWS®...
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... 2 Verify that they appear on the display. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I V E R - Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it for damage. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may have a defective external keyboard. External Keyboard Problems C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - Touch Pad or ...keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows® desktop, click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to save the settings and close the window. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 74. FILE LOCATION: C:\...
... 2 Verify that they appear on the display. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I V E R - Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it for damage. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may have a defective external keyboard. External Keyboard Problems C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - Touch Pad or ...keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows® desktop, click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to save the settings and close the window. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 74. FILE LOCATION: C:\...
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...S I C A L O U T L E T - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 65. If you did not turn the player volume down... H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I N G T O A C D - E N S U R E T H A T T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - Double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by the program that is running. • Ensure that the disk or disc is...www.dell.com | support.dell.com...
...S I C A L O U T L E T - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 65. If you did not turn the player volume down... H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I N G T O A C D - E N S U R E T H A T T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - Double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by the program that is running. • Ensure that the disk or disc is...www.dell.com | support.dell.com...
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... to Copy a CD or DVD 1 Click the Start button, point to check for self-test instructions. Some speaker systems have created automatically ejects. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the kind of CD you have finished copying the source CD or DVD, the CD or DVD that came with your source... are correct and click Copy. Play a music CD. T E S T - The computer copies the data on the CD or DVD to make an exact copy of the window, and click RecordNow Help or RecordNow Tutorial.
... to Copy a CD or DVD 1 Click the Start button, point to check for self-test instructions. Some speaker systems have created automatically ejects. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the kind of CD you have finished copying the source CD or DVD, the CD or DVD that came with your source... are correct and click Copy. Play a music CD. T E S T - The computer copies the data on the CD or DVD to make an exact copy of the window, and click RecordNow Help or RecordNow Tutorial.
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... to one another. Ensure that your wireless connection, go to the Network Setup Wizard. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of the infrastructure type. C H E C K T H E N E ...points and consists of computers that the adapter is functioning. Amber indicates that the optional network adapter driver is loaded and that broadcast to connect several computers. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer ...
... to one another. Ensure that your wireless connection, go to the Network Setup Wizard. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of the infrastructure type. C H E C K T H E N E ...points and consists of computers that the adapter is functioning. Amber indicates that the optional network adapter driver is loaded and that broadcast to connect several computers. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer ...
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... to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to configure your computer for one of the available wireless networks. The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in the user...is already installed. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 59 When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The software is detected in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop) whenever a network, for your area. If the software is removed or corrupted,...
... to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to configure your computer for one of the available wireless networks. The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in the user...is already installed. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 59 When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The software is detected in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop) whenever a network, for your area. If the software is removed or corrupted,...
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...documentation for and remove viruses. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron help file. Viruses can connect to your Internet service provider (ISP), your...normal operation. 68 Solving Problems Scanner Problems NOTE: If you can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. If you are sure that your computer and connect ...to check for instructions. Ensure that the scanner cable is not listed, perform a full scan with your ISP. REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER - Drive Problems NOTE: For information on saving files to the computer. 2 Turn on page 100). U N L O C ...
...documentation for and remove viruses. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron help file. Viruses can connect to your Internet service provider (ISP), your...normal operation. 68 Solving Problems Scanner Problems NOTE: If you can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. If you are sure that your computer and connect ...to check for instructions. Ensure that the scanner cable is not listed, perform a full scan with your ISP. REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER - Drive Problems NOTE: For information on saving files to the computer. 2 Turn on page 100). U N L O C ...
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...; Windows® operating system. you are installing software appropriate for a description of the hardware and software support provided by Dell. Go to support.dell.com for technical assistance (see "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. See "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)" on page 98 for a description of the hardware and software support provided by Dell. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts...
...; Windows® operating system. you are installing software appropriate for a description of the hardware and software support provided by Dell. Go to support.dell.com for technical assistance (see "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. See "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)" on page 98 for a description of the hardware and software support provided by Dell. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts...
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... In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to replace the driver with a [!]) on page 75) to return your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Identifying Drivers If you experience a ...System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you installed the new driver. 74 Solving Problems If an exclamation...
... In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to replace the driver with a [!]) on page 75) to return your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Identifying Drivers If you experience a ...System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you installed the new driver. 74 Solving Problems If an exclamation...
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... Infrared devices). 6 Double-click the name of the device for the Windows default view, so they may not work if you set your Dell™ computer to which you are installing the driver. 7 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 8 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and ...click Next. 9 Click Browse and browse to the location to the Windows Classic view. Restoring Your ...
... Infrared devices). 6 Double-click the name of the device for the Windows default view, so they may not work if you set your Dell™ computer to which you are installing the driver. 7 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 8 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and ...click Next. 9 Click Browse and browse to the location to the Windows Classic view. Restoring Your ...
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... 1 Turn on . If you purchased the computer. NOTICE: If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is unchecked. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital ... step. 3 On the next screen that Turn off System Restore is available only on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. PC Restore restores your operating system. The restore...
... 1 Turn on . If you purchased the computer. NOTICE: If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is unchecked. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital ... step. 3 On the next screen that Turn off System Restore is available only on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. PC Restore restores your operating system. The restore...
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...the hard drive while the computer is on page 27). 3 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer. Wait 5 seconds before removing the hard drive. Use... on the new hard drive. 6 Turn the computer over. NOTE: You need to reinstall the drivers and utilities on the back of the computer, and continue to install the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; You also need an operating system to...
...the hard drive while the computer is on page 27). 3 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer. Wait 5 seconds before removing the hard drive. Use... on the new hard drive. 6 Turn the computer over. NOTE: You need to reinstall the drivers and utilities on the back of the computer, and continue to install the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; You also need an operating system to...
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... to restart the computer. To determine the correct mode to use, see the Windows desktop. If you are prompted to restart your computer, click Yes. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen while the infrared sensor driver is restored. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only... and the port's LPT address, freeing its interrupt for another device to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on your computer. b Press when the DELL logo appears. 2 Press until you locate Infrared Data Port under Basic Device Configuration. 3 Press the down-arrow key to highlight Disabled next to ...
... to restart the computer. To determine the correct mode to use, see the Windows desktop. If you are prompted to restart your computer, click Yes. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen while the infrared sensor driver is restored. Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only... and the port's LPT address, freeing its interrupt for another device to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on your computer. b Press when the DELL logo appears. 2 Press until you locate Infrared Data Port under Basic Device Configuration. 3 Press the down-arrow key to highlight Disabled next to ...
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... of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the application software that is available at support.dell.com. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the ... support for your limited warranty and any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. www.dell.com | support.dell.com After you enable the infrared sensor, you can use an infrared device, see the infrared device documentation and the Windows Help and Support Center. To set up...
... of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the application software that is available at support.dell.com. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the ... support for your limited warranty and any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. www.dell.com | support.dell.com After you enable the infrared sensor, you can use an infrared device, see the infrared device documentation and the Windows Help and Support Center. To set up...
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problems restore to previous state, 75 programs crashes, 71 fixing problems, 71 not responding, 71 R reinstalling drivers, 74 Windows XP, 75 Restoring, 75 S security cable slot description, 14 system view, 14 serial connector description, 17 system view, 17 shutting down your computer, 27 smart ..., 27 U uninterruptible power supplies See UPS UPS, 27 USB connector description, 16 system view, 16 V video connector description, 17 system view, 17 W wet computer, 71 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 74 Hardware Troubleshooter, 78 help, 65 reinstalling, 75 System Restore, 75 Index 121
problems restore to previous state, 75 programs crashes, 71 fixing problems, 71 not responding, 71 R reinstalling drivers, 74 Windows XP, 75 Restoring, 75 S security cable slot description, 14 system view, 14 serial connector description, 17 system view, 17 shutting down your computer, 27 smart ..., 27 U uninterruptible power supplies See UPS UPS, 27 USB connector description, 16 system view, 16 V video connector description, 17 system view, 17 W wet computer, 71 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 74 Hardware Troubleshooter, 78 help, 65 reinstalling, 75 System Restore, 75 Index 121