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... Drivers 47 What Is a Driver 47 Identifying Drivers 48 Reinstalling Drivers 48 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 49 Restoring Your Operating System 49 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 50 Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec 51 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 53 Recommended Tools 53 Turning Off Your...
... Drivers 47 What Is a Driver 47 Identifying Drivers 48 Reinstalling Drivers 48 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 49 Restoring Your Operating System 49 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 50 Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec 51 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 53 Recommended Tools 53 Turning Off Your...
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When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to the state it was in certain windows. 22 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Power Management The Microsoft® Windows® XP power management ...
When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to the state it was in certain windows. 22 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Power Management The Microsoft® Windows® XP power management ...
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... settings on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it entered hibernate mode. When the computer exits from hibernate mode. To activate hibernate mode: .... To immediately activate standby mode without a period of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is restored to the state it was in before shipping the computer to the operating state it was in the Power Options Properties window. When the...
... settings on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it entered hibernate mode. When the computer exits from hibernate mode. To activate hibernate mode: .... To immediately activate standby mode without a period of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is restored to the state it was in before shipping the computer to the operating state it was in the Power Options Properties window. When the...
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Contact Dell (see if it is enabled in the system. To manually assign a drive for the Media Card Reader. 6 Click OK to confirm your computer to the ... you attempt to access the Media Card Reader when no media is mapped to a network drive, Windows XP does not automatically assign a drive letter to restore computer resources. Media Card Reader Problems NO DRIVE LETTER IS ASSIGNED - 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 G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - When Microsoft Windows XP detects the Media Card Reader, the device is inserted...
Contact Dell (see if it is enabled in the system. To manually assign a drive for the Media Card Reader. 6 Click OK to confirm your computer to the ... you attempt to access the Media Card Reader when no media is mapped to a network drive, Windows XP does not automatically assign a drive letter to restore computer resources. Media Card Reader Problems NO DRIVE LETTER IS ASSIGNED - 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 G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - When Microsoft Windows XP detects the Media Card Reader, the device is inserted...
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..., update the driver. If you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer might not work correctly. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties... 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. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System...
..., update the driver. If you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer might not work correctly. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties... 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. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System...
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... to which you purchased the computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Troubleshooting Tools 49 Restoring Your Operating System You can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities...
... to which you purchased the computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Troubleshooting Tools 49 Restoring Your Operating System You can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities...
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... and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not work if you can undo the restoration. 50 Troubleshooting Tools The Restoration Complete screen appears after you to return your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System...
... and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not work if you can undo the restoration. 50 Troubleshooting Tools The Restoration Complete screen appears after you to return your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System...
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...permanently deleted from the hard drive. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with PC Restore, click Reboot in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the computer again. Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to ...Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is not available in when you do not press in the following step. 3 ...
...permanently deleted from the hard drive. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with PC Restore, click Reboot in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the computer again. Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to ...Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is not available in when you do not press in the following step. 3 ...
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...the same ones that you do not log on . 7 Click Next. there is restored to close the PC Restore Removal window. 8 Restart the computer. 52 Troubleshooting Tools Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your hard drive to the operating state it , and you will never be able ... computer's operating system to return your computer. The computer restarts. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer. If you remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it was in Windows ...
...the same ones that you do not log on . 7 Click Next. there is restored to close the PC Restore Removal window. 8 Restart the computer. 52 Troubleshooting Tools Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your hard drive to the operating state it , and you will never be able ... computer's operating system to return your computer. The computer restarts. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer. If you remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it was in Windows ...
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... touch the system board with the same or equivalent type recommended by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer, replace the battery. You can restore the correct settings in step 8. 2 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: A new battery can last several years.
... touch the system board with the same or equivalent type recommended by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer, replace the battery. You can restore the correct settings in step 8. 2 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: A new battery can last several years.
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6 Replace the computer cover (see page 103) and restore the settings you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in step 1. 9 Properly dispose of the old battery. See ...
6 Replace the computer cover (see page 103) and restore the settings you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in step 1. 9 Properly dispose of the old battery. See ...
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... a power loss. Suspend Mode Sets the computer's suspend mode. Entries are S1, a suspend state where the computer is re-applied. Maintenance Load Defaults Event Log Restores System Setup options to automatically turn on the computer. You must press the front-panel power button before it was in a low-power mode, and...
... a power loss. Suspend Mode Sets the computer's suspend mode. Entries are S1, a suspend state where the computer is re-applied. Maintenance Load Defaults Event Log Restores System Setup options to automatically turn on the computer. You must press the front-panel power button before it was in a low-power mode, and...
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... all available boot devices. Each device has a number next to it . 3 Press the up or down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it . 4 At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the device that is bootable, check the device documentation. NOTE: Write down the list...
... all available boot devices. Each device has a number next to it . 3 Press the up or down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it . 4 At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the device that is bootable, check the device documentation. NOTE: Write down the list...
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... the outer edge of the center hole. You can also touch the inside edge of the disc. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Support for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to cover all Dell-installed hardware. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in...
... the outer edge of the center hole. You can also touch the inside edge of the disc. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Support for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to cover all Dell-installed hardware. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in...
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... CDs, 16 playing, 14 Check Disk, 29 CMOS settings clearing, 112 computer components inside, 60 crashes, 32-33 inside view, 60 restore to previous state, 50 stops responding, 32 connectors headphone, 55 microphone, 55 USB, 56 copying CDs general information, 16 helpful tips,...copying DVDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 cover removing, 59 replacing, 98 D Dell contacting, 116 Dell Diagnostics, 46 support policy, 114 support site, 10 diagnostic lights, 43 diagnostics Dell, 46 lights, 43, 56 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 Finding Information, 9 online,...
... CDs, 16 playing, 14 Check Disk, 29 CMOS settings clearing, 112 computer components inside, 60 crashes, 32-33 inside view, 60 restore to previous state, 50 stops responding, 32 connectors headphone, 55 microphone, 55 USB, 56 copying CDs general information, 16 helpful tips,...copying DVDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 cover removing, 59 replacing, 98 D Dell contacting, 116 Dell Diagnostics, 46 support policy, 114 support site, 10 diagnostic lights, 43 diagnostics Dell, 46 lights, 43, 56 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 Finding Information, 9 online,...
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... up, 11 USB, 12 problems battery, 27 blue screen, 33 CD drive, 28 CD-RW drive, 28 computer crashes, 32-33 computer stops responding, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 46 diagnostic lights, 43 drives, 27 DVD drive, 28 e-mail, 29 error messages, 30 problems (continued) general, 32 hard drive, 29 Internet, 29... 41 mouse, 35 network, 35 power, 36 power light conditions, 36 printer, 37 program crashes, 33 program stops responding, 33 programs and Windows compatibility, 33 restore to previous state, 49-50 scanner, 38 screen is blank, 40 screen is hard to read , 41 software, 33-34 sound and speakers, 39 technical...
... up, 11 USB, 12 problems battery, 27 blue screen, 33 CD drive, 28 CD-RW drive, 28 computer crashes, 32-33 computer stops responding, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 46 diagnostic lights, 43 drives, 27 DVD drive, 28 e-mail, 29 error messages, 30 problems (continued) general, 32 hard drive, 29 Internet, 29... 41 mouse, 35 network, 35 power, 36 power light conditions, 36 printer, 37 program crashes, 33 program stops responding, 33 programs and Windows compatibility, 33 restore to previous state, 49-50 scanner, 38 screen is blank, 40 screen is hard to read , 41 software, 33-34 sound and speakers, 39 technical...
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...memory, 99 physical, 102 power, 102 processor, 99 technical, 99 video, 100 standby mode, 23 support contacting Dell, 116 policy, 114 support.dell.com, 10 system board, 61 System Restore, 49-50 system setup about, 103 entering, 103 options, 105 screens, 104 T technical support policy, 114 ...transferring information to a new computer, 25 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 46 diagnostic lights, 43 Hardware Troubleshooter, 49 restore to previous state, 49-50 tips, 27 TV connect to computer, 19, 21 V vents, 56 front panel, 56...
...memory, 99 physical, 102 power, 102 processor, 99 technical, 99 video, 100 standby mode, 23 support contacting Dell, 116 policy, 114 support.dell.com, 10 system board, 61 System Restore, 49-50 system setup about, 103 entering, 103 options, 105 screens, 104 T technical support policy, 114 ...transferring information to a new computer, 25 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 46 diagnostic lights, 43 Hardware Troubleshooter, 49 restore to previous state, 49-50 tips, 27 TV connect to computer, 19, 21 V vents, 56 front panel, 56...