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... 56 Drivers 57 What Is a Driver 57 Identifying Drivers 58 Reinstalling Drivers 58 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 59 Restoring Your Operating System 59 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 60 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 61 4 Removing and Installing Parts 63 Before You Begin 63 Recommended Tools 63 Turn Off Your Computer...
... 56 Drivers 57 What Is a Driver 57 Identifying Drivers 58 Reinstalling Drivers 58 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 59 Restoring Your Operating System 59 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 60 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 61 4 Removing and Installing Parts 63 Before You Begin 63 Recommended Tools 63 Turn Off Your Computer...
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... Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of electricity your computer uses when it is restored to security and networking appear in certain windows. 24 Setting Up and Using Your Computer You can reduce power to just the monitor or the...
... Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of electricity your computer uses when it is restored to security and networking appear in certain windows. 24 Setting Up and Using Your Computer You can reduce power to just the monitor or the...
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...Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it may take a short time to exit from hibernate mode. The computer may lose data. When...the display and the hard drive after a defined period of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is restored to automatically activate after a time-out. To exit from standby mode, press a key on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and...
...Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it may take a short time to exit from hibernate mode. The computer may lose data. When...the display and the hard drive after a defined period of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is restored to automatically activate after a time-out. To exit from standby mode, press a key on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and...
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... will become unbootable. 1 Press when you want to use to select Exit, and press . 13 Install the operating system (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 60). and down -arrow keys and spacebar to select the two drives you are more than two hard drives available, press the up... then press . 7 Select the desired capacity for the volume, and press . and down-arrow keys to RAID-enabled mode (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 60).
... will become unbootable. 1 Press when you want to use to select Exit, and press . 13 Install the operating system (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 60). and down -arrow keys and spacebar to select the two drives you are more than two hard drives available, press the up... then press . 7 Select the desired capacity for the volume, and press . and down-arrow keys to RAID-enabled mode (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 60).
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If you have changed your SATA operation settings, restore your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 106). Solving Problems 37 If the battery...
If you have changed your SATA operation settings, restore your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 106). Solving Problems 37 If the battery...
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The program that you are trying to open the program that you want to restore computer resources. To remove and then reinstall the program: 1 Click the Start... an essential file. A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use . A R E Q U I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - D L L F I R E D . T H E D E V I C E I A - I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I S N O T R E A D Y - S YS T E M D I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - O P E R A T I S K E R R O R - Contact Dell (see the documentation for installation instructions.
The program that you are trying to open the program that you want to restore computer resources. To remove and then reinstall the program: 1 Click the Start... an essential file. A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use . A R E Q U I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - D L L F I R E D . T H E D E V I C E I A - I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I S N O T R E A D Y - S YS T E M D I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - O P E R A T I S K E R R O R - Contact Dell (see the documentation for installation instructions.
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... Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers... NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll ...
... Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers... NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll ...
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...a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to resolve the incompatibility. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 ...click the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. ...
...a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to resolve the incompatibility. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 ...click the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. ...
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...exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you set your Dell™ computer to see Windows Help and Support Center NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files... or recover them. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that Restore my computer to an earlier time is complete. 1 Click the ...
...exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you set your Dell™ computer to see Windows Help and Support Center NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files... or recover them. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that Restore my computer to an earlier time is complete. 1 Click the ...
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... files, and so on the computer. Enabling System Restore If you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on all countries or on the...and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that appears, click Restore. PC Restore restores your computer. Troubleshooting Tools 61 Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you purchased the computer. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to the operating...
... files, and so on the computer. Enabling System Restore If you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on all countries or on the...and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that appears, click Restore. PC Restore restores your computer. Troubleshooting Tools 61 Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you purchased the computer. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to the operating...
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...you must log on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. Dell PC Restore enables you will not be able to use it was not found. NOTE: If the partition for PC Restore does not exist on as indicated by the increased value for Free Space. 7 Click ...Finish to use PC Restore to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe. Click Quit; After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you do not remove PC Restore from your computer, even to reboot the computer. NOTE: If you will never...
...you must log on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. Dell PC Restore enables you will not be able to use it was not found. NOTE: If the partition for PC Restore does not exist on as indicated by the increased value for Free Space. 7 Click ...Finish to use PC Restore to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe. Click Quit; After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you do not remove PC Restore from your computer, even to reboot the computer. NOTE: If you will never...
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... off the socket or by the manufacturer. Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. CAUTION: A new battery can restore the correct settings in step 10. 2 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Replace the battery only with the side labeled "+" facing up, and...
... off the socket or by the manufacturer. Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer's electronic components. CAUTION: A new battery can restore the correct settings in step 10. 2 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Replace the battery only with the side labeled "+" facing up, and...
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... side of the cover until it into the computer. 4 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on . 9 Enter system setup and restore the settings you recorded in the Product Information Guide. 1 Ensure that all of the cover until it into the computer. 8 Connect your computer and devices...
... side of the cover until it into the computer. 4 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on . 9 Enter system setup and restore the settings you recorded in the Product Information Guide. 1 Ensure that all of the cover until it into the computer. 8 Connect your computer and devices...
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...Mode Remote Wake Up Suspend Mode Quick Resume Maintenance CMOS Defaults Event Log POST Behavior Fastboot Numlock Key Determines what happens when AC power is restored to On (default), this option activates the cursor-control functions labeled on . The options are every day or every Monday through Friday. When... the Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology. This feature does not work if you turn on the bottom of each key. This setting restores the computer's default settings. Sets the computer to automatically turn off for most components, however, system memory remains active.
...Mode Remote Wake Up Suspend Mode Quick Resume Maintenance CMOS Defaults Event Log POST Behavior Fastboot Numlock Key Determines what happens when AC power is restored to On (default), this option activates the cursor-control functions labeled on . The options are every day or every Monday through Friday. When... the Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology. This feature does not work if you turn on the bottom of each key. This setting restores the computer's default settings. Sets the computer to automatically turn off for most components, however, system memory remains active.
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... USB Flash Device and press . Changing Boot Sequence for the current boot only. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears 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. and down-arrow keys to...
... USB Flash Device and press . Changing Boot Sequence for the current boot only. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears 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. and down-arrow keys to...
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...of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the outer edge of the disc (the unlabeled side) in the drive. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of your CDs or DVDs, try using a commercially ...and provide some protection from operating. For stubborn dirt, try cleaning the discs. 1 Hold the disc by its outer edge. Cleaning products for restoration of your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 2 Wipe the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth. 3 Blow carefully into ...
...of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the outer edge of the disc (the unlabeled side) in the drive. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of your CDs or DVDs, try using a commercially ...and provide some protection from operating. For stubborn dirt, try cleaning the discs. 1 Hold the disc by its outer edge. Cleaning products for restoration of your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 2 Wipe the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth. 3 Blow carefully into ...
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..., 39 CDs, 18 playing, 16 Check Disk, 39 CMOS settings clearing, 122 computer components inside, 70 crashes, 43-44 inside view, 70 restore to previous state, 59-60 stops responding, 43 connectors center/LFE, 67 headphone, 66 IEEE 1394, 66 line-in, 67 line-out, 67...to, 18 copying DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover replacing, 107 D Dell Dell Diagnostics, 56 support policy, 123 support site, 11 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 diagnostic lights, 53 diagnostics Dell, 56 lights, 53, 66 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 drive panel...
..., 39 CDs, 18 playing, 16 Check Disk, 39 CMOS settings clearing, 122 computer components inside, 70 crashes, 43-44 inside view, 70 restore to previous state, 59-60 stops responding, 43 connectors center/LFE, 67 headphone, 66 IEEE 1394, 66 line-in, 67 line-out, 67...to, 18 copying DVDs general information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover replacing, 107 D Dell Dell Diagnostics, 56 support policy, 123 support site, 11 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 diagnostic lights, 53 diagnostics Dell, 56 lights, 53, 66 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 drive panel...
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... Wizard, 24 problems, 46 setting up, 23 Network Setup Wizard, 24 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 60 P password clearing, 121 jumper, 121 PC Restore, 61 PCI cards removing, 80 PCI Express cards installing, 82 removing, 86 playing CDs and DVDs, 16 power button, 66 connector, 67 conserving, 24 hibernate...up, 13 USB, 14 problems battery, 37 blue screen, 44 CD drive, 38 CD-RW drive, 39 computer crashes, 43-44 computer stops responding, 43 Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 drives, 38 DVD drive, 38 e-mail, 39 error messages, 41 general, 43 hard drive, 39 Internet, 39 keyboard, ...
... Wizard, 24 problems, 46 setting up, 23 Network Setup Wizard, 24 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 60 P password clearing, 121 jumper, 121 PC Restore, 61 PCI cards removing, 80 PCI Express cards installing, 82 removing, 86 playing CDs and DVDs, 16 power button, 66 connector, 67 conserving, 24 hibernate...up, 13 USB, 14 problems battery, 37 blue screen, 44 CD drive, 38 CD-RW drive, 39 computer crashes, 43-44 computer stops responding, 43 Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 drives, 38 DVD drive, 38 e-mail, 39 error messages, 41 general, 43 hard drive, 39 Internet, 39 keyboard, ...
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...110 memory, 109 physical, 112 power, 112 processor, 109 technical, 109 video, 109 standby mode, 25 support policy, 123 system board, 71 System Restore, 59-60 system setup about, 113 entering, 114 options, 116 screens, 114 V vents, 66 front panel, 66 volume adjusting, 49 T technical ...support policy, 123 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 59-60 tips, 37 TV connect to computer, 21, 23 U USB booting to ...
...110 memory, 109 physical, 112 power, 112 processor, 109 technical, 109 video, 109 standby mode, 25 support policy, 123 system board, 71 System Restore, 59-60 system setup about, 113 entering, 114 options, 116 screens, 114 V vents, 66 front panel, 66 volume adjusting, 49 T technical ...support policy, 123 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 59-60 tips, 37 TV connect to computer, 21, 23 U USB booting to ...