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Only 76 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 76 Definition of the Computer 45 Front View 45 Back View 47 Removing the Computer Cover 49 Looking Inside Your Computer ... Standard Settings 72 Viewing Settings 73 System Setup Program Screens 74 Boot Sequence 74 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 75 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Restoring Your Operating System 41 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 42 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 43 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 44 4 Removing and Installing Parts Front and Back View...
Only 76 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 76 Definition of the Computer 45 Front View 45 Back View 47 Removing the Computer Cover 49 Looking Inside Your Computer ... Standard Settings 72 Viewing Settings 73 System Setup Program Screens 74 Boot Sequence 74 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 75 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Restoring Your Operating System 41 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 42 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 43 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 44 4 Removing and Installing Parts Front and Back View...
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... the drive and restart your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device. Close all windows and open the program that you want to restore computer resources. If so, run the program that you want to use first. Insert a floppy disk into the drive and try again. Windows XP ...Device Problems CAUTION: Before you might have to restart your computer to use . IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - In some cases, you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If your computer...
... the drive and restart your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device. Close all windows and open the program that you want to restore computer resources. If so, run the program that you want to use first. Insert a floppy disk into the drive and try again. Windows XP ...Device Problems CAUTION: Before you might have to restart your computer to use . IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - In some cases, you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If your computer...
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... Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 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. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on your computer after you received the computer. If you purchased the computer. Advanced Troubleshooting 41...
... Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 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. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on your computer after you received the computer. If you purchased the computer. Advanced Troubleshooting 41...
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... after you can either repeat the steps using System Restore. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that you want to restore your computer. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System...
... after you can either repeat the steps using System Restore. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that you want to restore your computer. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System...
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... complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to reboot the computer. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all data before using PC Restore. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard...
... complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to reboot the computer. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all data before using PC Restore. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard...
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... the arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Properties window reports the cards or devices that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. To see if System Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the... Manager. 4 In the Device Manager list, check for conflicts with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is detected but incorrectly configured. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with the other devices.
... the arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Properties window reports the cards or devices that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. To see if System Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the... Manager. 4 In the Device Manager list, check for conflicts with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is detected but incorrectly configured. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with the other devices.
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... the computer, replace the battery. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from Dell is incorrectly installed. The battery can restore the correct settings when your perform step 11. 2 Shut down your computer and all the screens in the system setup program (see...
... the computer, replace the battery. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from Dell is incorrectly installed. The battery can restore the correct settings when your perform step 11. 2 Shut down your computer and all the screens in the system setup program (see...
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... it fits completely into the computer. 5 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 68 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Access the system setup program (see ). Replacing the Computer Cover 1 Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the... are left inside the computer. 3 Place the cover on the computer. 4 Slide the cover towards the front of the old battery (see page 74) and restore the settings you recorded in step 1. 12 Properly dispose of the computer until it into place.
... it fits completely into the computer. 5 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 68 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Access the system setup program (see ). Replacing the Computer Cover 1 Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the... are left inside the computer. 3 Place the cover on the computer. 4 Slide the cover towards the front of the old battery (see page 74) and restore the settings you recorded in step 1. 12 Properly dispose of the computer until it into place.
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... off now. Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in case you want to restore it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any static electricity that could harm internal components. 6 Locate the 2-pin password jumper (see page 68). 8 Connect your...
... off now. Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in case you want to restore it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any static electricity that could harm internal components. 6 Locate the 2-pin password jumper (see page 68). 8 Connect your...
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...the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through CFI for restoration of the customer in a Custom Factory Integration (CFI) project are prompted to press to continue, press . However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to cover all nonstandard, third-party... NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer, shut down the computer (see page 18). Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the operating system, software programs, and ...
...the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through CFI for restoration of the customer in a Custom Factory Integration (CFI) project are prompted to press to continue, press . However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to cover all nonstandard, third-party... NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer, shut down the computer (see page 18). Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the operating system, software programs, and ...
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...drive adding, 59 problems, 20 CD-RW drive problems, 20 CDs, 16 Check Disk, 21 computer back view, 47 crashes, 24-25 front view, 45 restore to previous state, 41-42 stops responding, 24 computer cover removing, 49 replacing, 68 conflicts resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 44 copying CDs general information..., 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 copying DVDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 D Dell contacting, 78 Dell support policy, 76 Dell Support Site, 10 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics lights, 35 display.
...drive adding, 59 problems, 20 CD-RW drive problems, 20 CDs, 16 Check Disk, 21 computer back view, 47 crashes, 24-25 front view, 45 restore to previous state, 41-42 stops responding, 24 computer cover removing, 49 replacing, 68 conflicts resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 44 copying CDs general information..., 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 copying DVDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 D Dell contacting, 78 Dell support policy, 76 Dell Support Site, 10 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics lights, 35 display.
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...blank, 33 power, 28 power light conditions, 28 printer, 29 program crashes, 25 program stops responding, 25 programs and Windows compatibility, 25 restore to previous state, 41-42 scanner, 30 screen hard to read, 33 problems, 33 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 42 P password... clearing system setup, 75 power problems, 28 turning off your computer, 18 software Hyper-Threading, 17 problems, 25-26 support contacting Dell, 78 System Restore, 41-42 system setup program, 72 T Troubleshooting Help and Support Center, 10 troubleshooting conflicts, 44 diagnostic lights, 35 98 Index 98...
...blank, 33 power, 28 power light conditions, 28 printer, 29 program crashes, 25 program stops responding, 25 programs and Windows compatibility, 25 restore to previous state, 41-42 scanner, 30 screen hard to read, 33 problems, 33 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 42 P password... clearing system setup, 75 power problems, 28 turning off your computer, 18 software Hyper-Threading, 17 problems, 25-26 support contacting Dell, 78 System Restore, 41-42 system setup program, 72 T Troubleshooting Help and Support Center, 10 troubleshooting conflicts, 44 diagnostic lights, 35 98 Index 98...
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Troubleshooting (continued) Hardware Troubleshooter, 44 restore to previous state, 41-42 turning off your computer, 18 U USB devices, booting to, 18 V video problems, 33 voltage selection switch, 48 volume adjusting, 31 W Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 41 Hardware Troubleshooter, 44 Help and Support Center, 10 help, accessing, 10 Hyper-Threading, 17 Program Compatibility Wizard, 25 reinstalling, 42 scanner, 30 System Restore, 41-42 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 25 Index 99
Troubleshooting (continued) Hardware Troubleshooter, 44 restore to previous state, 41-42 turning off your computer, 18 U USB devices, booting to, 18 V video problems, 33 voltage selection switch, 48 volume adjusting, 31 W Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 41 Hardware Troubleshooter, 44 Help and Support Center, 10 help, accessing, 10 Hyper-Threading, 17 Program Compatibility Wizard, 25 reinstalling, 42 scanner, 30 System Restore, 41-42 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 25 Index 99