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... Is a Driver 52 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 53 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 54 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec 56 Removing Dell PC Restore 57 4 Removing and Installing Parts 59 Before You Begin 59 Recommended Tools 59 Turning Off...
... Is a Driver 52 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 53 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 54 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec 56 Removing Dell PC Restore 57 4 Removing and Installing Parts 59 Before You Begin 59 Recommended Tools 59 Turning Off...
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... Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your operating system, use the Operating System CD (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the operating system you ordered. 12 Finding Information
... Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your operating system, use the Operating System CD (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the operating system you ordered. 12 Finding Information
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... returns to the operating state it was in before it entered the mode. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to the state it was in before it entered standby mode. When a Windows XP Professional computer is on the screen. To set standby mode to...
... returns to the operating state it was in before it entered the mode. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to the state it was in before it entered standby mode. When a Windows XP Professional computer is on the screen. To set standby mode to...
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...exit from standby mode, press a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it may take a short time to the state it was in standby mode, it entered ... Options. 4 Define your computer, choose a scheme from hibernate mode, the desktop is called a scheme. Power Schemes Tab Each standard power setting is restored to exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. If you . To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the standard Windows schemes installed ...
...exit from standby mode, press a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it may take a short time to the state it was in standby mode, it entered ... Options. 4 Define your computer, choose a scheme from hibernate mode, the desktop is called a scheme. Power Schemes Tab Each standard power setting is restored to exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. If you . To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the standard Windows schemes installed ...
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... cable is firmly connected to open the program that the cable is missing an essential file. Solving Problems 35 The program that you want to restore computer resources. d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S K E R R O R - Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD. O P E R A T I A - Remove the floppy disk from the drive and ...so, run the program that you are trying to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on the setup diagram for your computer, and then restart the computer. • Ensure that you might have to restart your ...
... cable is firmly connected to open the program that the cable is missing an essential file. Solving Problems 35 The program that you want to restore computer resources. d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S K E R R O R - Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD. O P E R A T I A - Remove the floppy disk from the drive and ...so, run the program that you are trying to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on the setup diagram for your computer, and then restart the computer. • Ensure that you might have to restart your ...
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...Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab, then ...may need to which you are installing the driver. 5 Double-click the name of the device for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver ...[!]) on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer might not work correctly.
...Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab, then ...may need to which you are installing the driver. 5 Double-click the name of the device for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver ...[!]) on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer might not work correctly.
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...Finish and restart your computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and then click Next. System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the ...operating state it was in this document were written for information on the screen. 54 Advanced Troubleshooting Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button, then click Help...
...Finish and restart your computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and then click Next. System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the ...operating state it was in this document were written for information on the screen. 54 Advanced Troubleshooting Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button, then click Help...
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...save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is selected, then click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then... click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration, then click Next. Enabling System Restore If you can undo the restoration. NOTICE: Before you prefer. 5 Click Next. All calendar dates with less than 200 MB of free...
...save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is selected, then click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then... click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration, then click Next. Enabling System Restore If you can undo the restoration. NOTICE: Before you prefer. 5 Click Next. All calendar dates with less than 200 MB of free...
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... the computer. NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. 6 When prompted, click Yes. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is unchecked. If possible, back... up all data on . 7 Click Next. Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently ...
... the computer. NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. 6 When prompted, click Yes. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is unchecked. If possible, back... up all data on . 7 Click Next. Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently ...
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... gain additional hard-drive space. 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. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from the hard drive, you cannot retrieve it...
... gain additional hard-drive space. 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. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from the hard drive, you cannot retrieve it...
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A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. CAUTION: A new battery can restore the correct settings in step 8. 2 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. To replace the battery: 1 Record all of the settings in system setup (...
A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. CAUTION: A new battery can restore the correct settings in step 8. 2 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. To replace the battery: 1 Record all of the settings in system setup (...
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.... 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 8 Enter system setup (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 97) and restore the settings you so that they do not get caught underneath the drives. 2 Ensure that all cables are left inside the computer. 90 Removing and...
.... 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 8 Enter system setup (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 97) and restore the settings you so that they do not get caught underneath the drives. 2 Ensure that all cables are left inside the computer. 90 Removing and...
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... button before it was turned off your computer. Last commands the system to return to view the Event Log. Sets time to their factory defaults. Restores system setup options to automatically turn off . Clear Log clears the Event Log. Power Management AC Recovery (Off default) Auto Power On (Off default) Auto...
... button before it was turned off your computer. Last commands the system to return to view the Event Log. Sets time to their factory defaults. Restores system setup options to automatically turn off . Clear Log clears the Event Log. Power Management AC Recovery (Off default) Auto Power On (Off default) Auto...
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... - Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature, for example, to restart your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it. 3 Press the up or down in the boot sequence. 5 Press to Save the changes or to Cancel. If you wait too long and the...
... - Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature, for example, to restart your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it. 3 Press the up or down in the boot sequence. 5 Press to Save the changes or to Cancel. If you wait too long and the...
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... in the troubleshooting process and provides for the computer and any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or PC Card accessories. Dell provides limited support for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the terms and conditions of... available for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all third-party software and peripherals is available at support.dell.com. Support for all associated cabling are covered by the original manufacturer of the FCC Rules. Definition of "Third-Party" Software...
... in the troubleshooting process and provides for the computer and any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or PC Card accessories. Dell provides limited support for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the terms and conditions of... available for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all third-party software and peripherals is available at support.dell.com. Support for all associated cabling are covered by the original manufacturer of the FCC Rules. Definition of "Third-Party" Software...
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... 1024 MB (1,073,741,824 bytes). IEEE 1394 - fully-buffered DIMM - Computers and electronic devices are often used to a reserved space on it is automatically restored. FTP - The terms hard drive and hard disk are often measured in various ways, such as alphabetically, by date, and by z colors. fingerprint reader - folder...
... 1024 MB (1,073,741,824 bytes). IEEE 1394 - fully-buffered DIMM - Computers and electronic devices are often used to a reserved space on it is automatically restored. FTP - The terms hard drive and hard disk are often measured in various ways, such as alphabetically, by date, and by z colors. fingerprint reader - folder...
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..., 12 playing, 20 Check Disk, 33 CMOS settings clearing, 104-105 computer components inside, 62 crashes, 36-37 inside view, 62 restore to previous state, 54 stops responding, 36 connectors headphone, 14 power, 15 USB, 14 VGA, 17 video, 17 copying CDs general ...22 copying DVDs general information, 22 helpful tips, 23 how to, 22 cover removing, 60 replacing, 90 D Dell contacting, 108 support policy, 107 Dell Diagnostics, 50 Dell support site, 11 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 14, 47 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, ...
..., 12 playing, 20 Check Disk, 33 CMOS settings clearing, 104-105 computer components inside, 62 crashes, 36-37 inside view, 62 restore to previous state, 54 stops responding, 36 connectors headphone, 14 power, 15 USB, 14 VGA, 17 video, 17 copying CDs general ...22 copying DVDs general information, 22 helpful tips, 23 how to, 22 cover removing, 60 replacing, 90 D Dell contacting, 108 support policy, 107 Dell Diagnostics, 50 Dell support site, 11 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 14, 47 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, ...
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..., 40 power, 40 power light conditions, 40 printer, 41 program crashes, 36 program stops responding, 36 programs and Windows compatibility, 37 restore to previous state, 54 scanner, 42 screen is blank, 44 screen is hard to read, 45 problems (continued) software, 36-37 ... 107 troubleshooting tips, 31 volume adjusting, 43 Product Information Guide, 9 Program Compatibility Wizard, 37 R regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows XP, 54 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 50 S safety instructions, 9 SATA. See serial ATA scanner problems, 42 serial ATA, 77 Service Tag, 10, 13 settings system setup, ...
..., 40 power, 40 power light conditions, 40 printer, 41 program crashes, 36 program stops responding, 36 programs and Windows compatibility, 37 restore to previous state, 54 scanner, 42 screen is blank, 44 screen is hard to read, 45 problems (continued) software, 36-37 ... 107 troubleshooting tips, 31 volume adjusting, 43 Product Information Guide, 9 Program Compatibility Wizard, 37 R regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows XP, 54 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 50 S safety instructions, 9 SATA. See serial ATA scanner problems, 42 serial ATA, 77 Service Tag, 10, 13 settings system setup, ...
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... technical, 93 standby mode, 27 support contacting Dell, 108 policy, 107 support website, 11 system board, 63 System Restore, 54 system setup about, 97 entering, 97 options, 98 screens, 97 T technical support policy, 107 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter,... 54 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 54 tips, 31 U USB booting to devices, 103 connectors, 14 V vents...
... technical, 93 standby mode, 27 support contacting Dell, 108 policy, 107 support website, 11 system board, 63 System Restore, 54 system setup about, 97 entering, 97 options, 98 screens, 97 T technical support policy, 107 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter,... 54 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 54 tips, 31 U USB booting to devices, 103 connectors, 14 V vents...