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... 69 Drivers 70 What Is a Driver 70 Identifying Drivers 70 Reinstalling Drivers 71 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 72 Restoring Your Operating System 72 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 72 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 74 5 Removing and Installing Parts 77 Before You Begin 77 Recommended Tools 77 Turning Off Your Computer...
... 69 Drivers 70 What Is a Driver 70 Identifying Drivers 70 Reinstalling Drivers 71 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 72 Restoring Your Operating System 72 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 72 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 74 5 Removing and Installing Parts 77 Before You Begin 77 Recommended Tools 77 Turning Off Your Computer...
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... may be optional and may not ship with your computer. NOTE: The color of Dell Precision™ products and the Linux operating system • Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help...Your operating system product key label is already installed on your operating system see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 72. Dell Supported Linux Sites • linux.dell.com • lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-precision Finding Information 11 To reinstall your computer. The ...
... may be optional and may not ship with your computer. NOTE: The color of Dell Precision™ products and the Linux operating system • Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help...Your operating system product key label is already installed on your operating system see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 72. Dell Supported Linux Sites • linux.dell.com • lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-precision Finding Information 11 To reinstall your computer. The ...
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... drop-down menu displays the following schemes: • Always On (default) - The Power schemes drop-down menu. Power Schemes Tab Each standard power setting is restored to the state it was in the Power Options Properties window. NOTICE: If you want to select one of the computer memory..., Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before the monitor does, your computer with enough disk space to you require minimal power conservation. To immediately ...
... drop-down menu displays the following schemes: • Always On (default) - The Power schemes drop-down menu. Power Schemes Tab Each standard power setting is restored to the state it was in the Power Options Properties window. NOTICE: If you want to select one of the computer memory..., Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before the monitor does, your computer with enough disk space to you require minimal power conservation. To immediately ...
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... to confirm that you are reinstalling your configuration, then press . Back up any size may be of RAID levels, see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 39). 2 Press when you want to select the two or three drives you are prompted to avoid unallocated or unused space. and down...
... to confirm that you are reinstalling your configuration, then press . Back up any size may be of RAID levels, see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 39). 2 Press when you want to select the two or three drives you are prompted to avoid unallocated or unused space. and down...
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... Option ROM utility. Back up - Optimizing Performance 41 Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 72). and down -arrow keys to select Exit, and then press . 12 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled...
... Option ROM utility. Back up - Optimizing Performance 41 Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 72). and down -arrow keys to select Exit, and then press . 12 Install the operating system (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled...
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... control. 46 Optimizing Performance In this mode, the computer is still operating as photos, music, videos, files, and more, it also helps restore your computer and your data in the event of a single hard drive failure. The included software can give you the power to roll back ... against unfortunate events such as a quick on/off feature. Also, you may notice that automatically stores periodic copies of the factory. Dell DataSafe (Optional) Dell DataSafe is a solution to help you to store and protect your valuable data such as indicated by the power button indicator and diagnostic...
... control. 46 Optimizing Performance In this mode, the computer is still operating as photos, music, videos, files, and more, it also helps restore your computer and your data in the event of a single hard drive failure. The included software can give you the power to roll back ... against unfortunate events such as a quick on/off feature. Also, you may notice that automatically stores periodic copies of the factory. Dell DataSafe (Optional) Dell DataSafe is a solution to help you to store and protect your valuable data such as indicated by the power button indicator and diagnostic...
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...If an error message occurs in the Product Information Guide. If you have changed your SATA operation settings, restore your previous SATA operation settings and retry booting to the operating system. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset... incorrectly installed. If the battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. • If you cannot boot to your operating system after you have to the manufacturer's instructions. R E P L A C E ...
...If an error message occurs in the Product Information Guide. If you have changed your SATA operation settings, restore your previous SATA operation settings and retry booting to the operating system. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset... incorrectly installed. If the battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. • If you cannot boot to your operating system after you have to the manufacturer's instructions. R E P L A C E ...
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...E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 34. NOTE: Because of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Click Start, then click ... is defective. • Insert a bootable floppy and restart the computer. This does not indicate a defect in all DVD drives. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I V E - See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 61. 50 Solving Problems E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I S ...
...E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 34. NOTE: Because of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Click Start, then click ... is defective. • Insert a bootable floppy and restart the computer. This does not indicate a defect in all DVD drives. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I V E - See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 61. 50 Solving Problems E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I S ...
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... was running when the message appeared. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I S K E R R O R - Insert a bootable floppy or CD. N O N - Contact Dell (see the documentation for installation instructions. A L E R T ! S YS T E M D I A - C L O S E S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R ... then click Add or Remove Programs. 2 Select the program you are trying to open the program that you want to restore computer resources. The ambient thermal sensor is not listed, see "Contacting Dell" on page 137). d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D ...
... was running when the message appeared. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I S K E R R O R - Insert a bootable floppy or CD. N O N - Contact Dell (see the documentation for installation instructions. A L E R T ! S YS T E M D I A - C L O S E S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R ... then click Add or Remove Programs. 2 Select the program you are trying to open the program that you want to restore computer resources. The ambient thermal sensor is not listed, see "Contacting Dell" on page 137). d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D ...
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... driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish, and then restart your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer might not work correctly. Troubleshooting Tools 71 If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you ... In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 4 Click Device Manager. 5 Right-click the device for Dell computers. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for ...
... driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish, and then restart your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer might not work correctly. Troubleshooting Tools 71 If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you ... In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 4 Click Device Manager. 5 Right-click the device for Dell computers. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for ...
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.... NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and then...
.... NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and then...
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... Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration, and then click Next. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that allows you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point, then click Next. To...not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click Start, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that restore point is enabled: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click ...
... Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration, and then click Next. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that allows you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point, then click Next. To...not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click Start, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that restore point is enabled: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click ...
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...files-are the same ones that appeared the first time the computer was in when you do not want to restore your operating system problem. The computer restarts. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec is not available in the following step. 3 On the next screen that appear, such as ... 6-10 minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click Finish to its original operating state, the screens that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. If possible, back up ...
...files-are the same ones that appeared the first time the computer was in when you do not want to restore your operating system problem. The computer restarts. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec is not available in the following step. 3 On the next screen that appear, such as ... 6-10 minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click Finish to its original operating state, the screens that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. If possible, back up ...
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... stating that you can never recall it to gain additional hard-drive space. Click Quit; After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you will not be able to use PC Restore to return your computer's operating system to its original state. 1 Log on your computer. It is recommended that... Right-click Local Disk (C) in when you to restore your computer. If you remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you must log on as administrator. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your hard drive to remove the PC...
... stating that you can never recall it to gain additional hard-drive space. Click Quit; After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you will not be able to use PC Restore to return your computer's operating system to its original state. 1 Log on your computer. It is recommended that... Right-click Local Disk (C) in when you to restore your computer. If you remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you must log on as administrator. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your hard drive to remove the PC...
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... this section, follow the safety instructions in to the manufacturer's instructions. The battery can restore the correct settings after turning on the computer, replace the battery. CAUTION: A new battery can do so by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 68). Discard used batteries according to the network wall jack and...
... this section, follow the safety instructions in to the manufacturer's instructions. The battery can restore the correct settings after turning on the computer, replace the battery. CAUTION: A new battery can do so by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 68). Discard used batteries according to the network wall jack and...
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...: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in step 1 (see "Entering System Setup" on . 9 Enter system setup and restore the settings you recorded in the Product Information Guide. 1 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are connected, and fold cables out of the way...
...: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in step 1 (see "Entering System Setup" on . 9 Enter system setup and restore the settings you recorded in the Product Information Guide. 1 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are connected, and fold cables out of the way...
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...:minutes). Time is Off. Change the startup time by pressing when the computer starts. This feature does not work if you turn on. On is restored to the computer. This option locks the system password field with the System Password option. Choices are every day or every Monday through Friday. Power...
...:minutes). Time is Off. Change the startup time by pressing when the computer starts. This feature does not work if you turn on. On is restored to the computer. This option locks the system password field with the System Password option. Choices are every day or every Monday through Friday. Power...
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... case you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector (see "System Setup Options" on page 129). 1 If you want to restore it . 4 At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to them; Appendix 133 Insert the memory device into a USB...
... case you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector (see "System Setup Options" on page 129). 1 If you want to restore it . 4 At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to them; Appendix 133 Insert the memory device into a USB...
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... may be available for the duration of your limited warranty and any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in a Custom Factory Integration (CFI) project are installed on the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft®...135 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 to this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product ...
... may be available for the duration of your limited warranty and any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in a Custom Factory Integration (CFI) project are installed on the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft®...135 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 to this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product ...
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... monitor as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by size. F Fahrenheit - A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212° is automatically restored. fully-buffered DIMM - FCC - Federal Communications Commission - A U.S. A strip sensor that allows you restart the computer, the memory information that equals 1024 MB (1,073,741,824...
... monitor as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by size. F Fahrenheit - A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212° is automatically restored. fully-buffered DIMM - FCC - Federal Communications Commission - A U.S. A strip sensor that allows you restart the computer, the memory information that equals 1024 MB (1,073,741,824...