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... Main Menu 53 Drivers 54 What Is a Driver 54 Identifying Drivers 54 Reinstalling Drivers 55 Restoring Your Operating System 56 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 57 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 58 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 59 Recommended Tools 59 Turning Off Your...
... Main Menu 53 Drivers 54 What Is a Driver 54 Identifying Drivers 54 Reinstalling Drivers 55 Restoring Your Operating System 56 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 57 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 58 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 59 Recommended Tools 59 Turning Off Your...
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..., or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point to the state it was in before it is restored to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for creating a network. When...
..., or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point to the state it was in before it is restored to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for creating a network. When...
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... moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is restored to the state it entered hibernate mode. If you use your computer as a home or office computer and you use your computer with ...exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. If you . The settings for each scheme appear in the Power Options Properties window. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on your hard drive with no power conservation. •...
... moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is restored to the state it entered hibernate mode. If you use your computer as a home or office computer and you use your computer with ...exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. If you . The settings for each scheme appear in the Power Options Properties window. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on your hard drive with no power conservation. •...
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...: 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs. 2 Select the program you might have to restart your computer to restore computer resources. T H E D E V I C E I S K E R R O R - 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 . 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... computer. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I R E D . In some cases, you want to use first. Contact Dell (see page 123). A R E Q U I A - The program that you are trying to remove. 3 Click the Change or Remove Program icon. 4 See the program documentation...
...: 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs. 2 Select the program you might have to restart your computer to restore computer resources. T H E D E V I C E I S K E R R O R - 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 . 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... computer. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I R E D . In some cases, you want to use first. Contact Dell (see page 123). A R E Q U I A - The program that you are trying to remove. 3 Click the Change or Remove Program icon. 4 See the program documentation...
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...) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to your computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on your computer to... computer might not work correctly. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. Advanced Troubleshooting 55 Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for...
...) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to your computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on your computer to... computer might not work correctly. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. Advanced Troubleshooting 55 Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for...
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...without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you install a device driver, use System Restore. If that allows you want to restore your computer. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that ... regular backups of your data files or recover them. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data...
...without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you install a device driver, use System Restore. If that allows you want to restore your computer. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that ... regular backups of your data files or recover them. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data...
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...: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . Advanced Troubleshooting 57 If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to proceed with www.dell.com appears at... the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . The Restoration Complete screen appears after you prefer. ...
...: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . Advanced Troubleshooting 57 If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to proceed with www.dell.com appears at... the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . The Restoration Complete screen appears after you prefer. ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Because the computer is restored to resolve the incompatibility. To see if System Restore is automatically disabled. Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. 6 When prompted, click Yes. The System Restore screen appears and the ...click I need to reboot the computer. The computer restarts. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click Finish to resolve a hardware conflict on . 7 Click Next. Enabling System...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Because the computer is restored to resolve the incompatibility. To see if System Restore is automatically disabled. Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. 6 When prompted, click Yes. The System Restore screen appears and the ...click I need to reboot the computer. The computer restarts. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click Finish to resolve a hardware conflict on . 7 Click Next. Enabling System...
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...inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you attempt to their electrical outlets, and turn them on the computer chassis. You can restore the correct settings in step 8. 2 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the computer, replace the battery. Replace the battery only..., follow the safety instructions located in system setup (see page 111) so that came with the same or equivalent type recommended by running the Dell Diagnostics (see page 104). 8 Close the computer cover (see page 52). NOTICE: If you may damage the system board by prying off ...
...inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you attempt to their electrical outlets, and turn them on the computer chassis. You can restore the correct settings in step 8. 2 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the computer, replace the battery. Replace the battery only..., follow the safety instructions located in system setup (see page 111) so that came with the same or equivalent type recommended by running the Dell Diagnostics (see page 104). 8 Close the computer cover (see page 52). NOTICE: If you may damage the system board by prying off ...
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..., and fold cables out of step 3. 104 Removing and Installing Parts battery socket tab battery 6 Close the computer cover (see page 111) and restore the settings you recorded in the Product Information Guide. 1 Ensure that all of the way. d Ensure that no tools or extra parts are locked.... www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Insert the new battery into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, and snap the battery into the computer. 7 Connect...
..., and fold cables out of step 3. 104 Removing and Installing Parts battery socket tab battery 6 Close the computer cover (see page 111) and restore the settings you recorded in the Product Information Guide. 1 Ensure that all of the way. d Ensure that no tools or extra parts are locked.... www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Insert the new battery into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, and snap the battery into the computer. 7 Connect...
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... that access to the system can set the parallel port to Off, DMA1, or DMA3. Video Primary Video This setting specifies which video controller is restored to a particular designation (COM1 or COM3). Password Status This option locks the system password field with the System Password option. Serial Port #1 Identifies and ... The hard drive operates at the level suggested by pressing when the computer starts. LPT Port Address Identifies the address for the parallel port. www.dell.com | support.dell.com LPT Port Mode Identifies and defines the parallel port settings.
... that access to the system can set the parallel port to Off, DMA1, or DMA3. Video Primary Video This setting specifies which video controller is restored to a particular designation (COM1 or COM3). Password Status This option locks the system password field with the System Password option. Serial Port #1 Identifies and ... The hard drive operates at the level suggested by pressing when the computer starts. LPT Port Address Identifies the address for the parallel port. www.dell.com | support.dell.com LPT Port Mode Identifies and defines the parallel port settings.
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... Behavior Fastboot Numlock Key OS Install Sets the computer to automatically turn on the bottom of each key. Choices are Diskette or Disk. This setting restores the computer's factory-installed default settings.
... Behavior Fastboot Numlock Key OS Install Sets the computer to automatically turn on the bottom of each key. Choices are Diskette or Disk. This setting restores the computer's factory-installed default settings.
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... device is to move a selected device up - Changing Boot Sequence for the current boot only. and down the list. For example, if you want to restore it. 3 Press the up or down -arrow keys to move through the list of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices...
... device is to move a selected device up - Changing Boot Sequence for the current boot only. and down the list. For example, if you want to restore it. 3 Press the up or down -arrow keys to move through the list of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices...
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...clicks into the ball cage to dislodge dust and lint. 4 If the rollers inside edge of the computer and all Dell-installed hardware. Additional technical support options may be available for CDs are misaligned. CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always use ...can also purchase commercial products that accumulate during normal operation. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers...
...clicks into the ball cage to dislodge dust and lint. 4 If the rollers inside edge of the computer and all Dell-installed hardware. Additional technical support options may be available for CDs are misaligned. CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always use ...can also purchase commercial products that accumulate during normal operation. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers...
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...problems, 35 CDs copying, 17 playing, 15 Check Disk, 35 CMOS settings clearing, 119 computer components inside, 70 crashes, 38-39 inside view, 70 restore to previous operating state, 56 stops responding, 38-39 connectors center/LFE, 64-65 DVI, 64 headphone, 62 keyboard, 65 line-in, 64 line-out...64-65 surround, 64 TV-OUT, 64 USB, 62, 65 VGA, 64 video, 64 copying CDs and DVDs, 17 cover closing, 104 opening, 69 D Dell contacting, 123 Dell Diagnostics, 52 support policy, 119 support site, 10 diagnostic lights, 49 diagnostics Dell, 52 lights, 49, 63 display. See monitor Index 141 Index A audio.
...problems, 35 CDs copying, 17 playing, 15 Check Disk, 35 CMOS settings clearing, 119 computer components inside, 70 crashes, 38-39 inside view, 70 restore to previous operating state, 56 stops responding, 38-39 connectors center/LFE, 64-65 DVI, 64 headphone, 62 keyboard, 65 line-in, 64 line-out...64-65 surround, 64 TV-OUT, 64 USB, 62, 65 VGA, 64 video, 64 copying CDs and DVDs, 17 cover closing, 104 opening, 69 D Dell contacting, 123 Dell Diagnostics, 52 support policy, 119 support site, 10 diagnostic lights, 49 diagnostics Dell, 52 lights, 49, 63 display. See monitor Index 141 Index A audio.
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... Network Setup Wizard, 29 problems, 42 setting up, 28 Network Setup Wizard, 29 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 56 P password clearing, 117 jumper, 117 PC Restore, 57 PCI cards installing, 76 removing, 80 PCI Express cards card fan, 86 installing, 81 removing, 85 playing CDs, 15 playing DVDs, 15 power button...
... Network Setup Wizard, 29 problems, 42 setting up, 28 Network Setup Wizard, 29 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 56 P password clearing, 117 jumper, 117 PC Restore, 57 PCI cards installing, 76 removing, 80 PCI Express cards card fan, 86 installing, 81 removing, 85 playing CDs, 15 playing DVDs, 15 power button...
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... 41 network, 42 power, 42 power light conditions, 42 printer, 43 program crashes, 39 program stops responding, 39 programs and Windows compatibility, 39 restore to previous operating state, 56 scanner, 44 screen is blank, 46 screen is hard to read, 47 software, 39-40 sound and speakers, 45...109 environmental, 111 expansion bus, 108 memory, 107 physical, 110 power, 110 processor, 107 technical, 107 video, 107 standby mode, 29 support contacting Dell, 123 policy, 119 support.dell.com, 10 system board, 71 System Restore, 56 system setup about, 111 entering, 112 options, 113 screens, 112 144 Index
... 41 network, 42 power, 42 power light conditions, 42 printer, 43 program crashes, 39 program stops responding, 39 programs and Windows compatibility, 39 restore to previous operating state, 56 scanner, 44 screen is blank, 46 screen is hard to read, 47 software, 39-40 sound and speakers, 45...109 environmental, 111 expansion bus, 108 memory, 107 physical, 110 power, 110 processor, 107 technical, 107 video, 107 standby mode, 29 support contacting Dell, 123 policy, 119 support.dell.com, 10 system board, 71 System Restore, 56 system setup about, 111 entering, 112 options, 113 screens, 112 144 Index
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T technical support policy, 119 transferring information to a new computer, 28 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 52 diagnostic lights, 49 Hardware Troubleshooter, 58 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous operating state, 56 tips, 33 TV connect to computer, 19-20, 64 U USB booting to devices, 116 connectors, 62, 65 ... Help and Support Center, 10 Hyper-Threading, 31 Network Setup Wizard, 29 Program Compatibility Wizard, 39 reinstalling, 56 scanner, 45 System Restore, 56 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 28 Network Setup Wizard, 29 Program Compatibility Wizard, 39 Index 145
T technical support policy, 119 transferring information to a new computer, 28 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 52 diagnostic lights, 49 Hardware Troubleshooter, 58 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous operating state, 56 tips, 33 TV connect to computer, 19-20, 64 U USB booting to devices, 116 connectors, 62, 65 ... Help and Support Center, 10 Hyper-Threading, 31 Network Setup Wizard, 29 Program Compatibility Wizard, 39 reinstalling, 56 scanner, 45 System Restore, 56 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 28 Network Setup Wizard, 29 Program Compatibility Wizard, 39 Index 145