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... Diagnostic Lights 47 Power Light 47 Diagnostic Lights 48 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 51 Drivers 52 What 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...
... Diagnostic Lights 47 Power Light 47 Diagnostic Lights 48 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 51 Drivers 52 What 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...
Owner's Manual
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...and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to...System Software: provides critical updates for your operating system and 1 Go to installing any drivers. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, AMD™ segment, and then enter your computer...
...and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to...System Software: provides critical updates for your operating system and 1 Go to installing any drivers. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, AMD™ segment, and then enter your computer...
Owner's Manual
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A program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE ... program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to run the software. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to get a...
A program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE ... program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to run the software. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to get a...
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...programs that use the device. Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your computer. All devices require a driver program. Each device has its driver recognizes. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click ...Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 52 Advanced Troubleshooting To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. The device list may need to install drivers...
...programs that use the device. Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your computer. All devices require a driver program. Each device has its driver recognizes. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click ...Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 52 Advanced Troubleshooting To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. The device list may need to install drivers...
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... resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on your hard drive, click the Start button, and then right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of the device for Dell™ computers. 4 In the System Properties...
... resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on your hard drive, click the Start button, and then right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of the device for Dell™ computers. 4 In the System Properties...
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... screen. 54 Advanced Troubleshooting System Restore does not monitor your computer. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your Dell™ computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in when you...was in an undesirable operating state. 9 When the name of your hard drive to resolve the incompatibility. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your data files or recover them.
... screen. 54 Advanced Troubleshooting System Restore does not monitor your computer. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your Dell™ computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in when you...was in an undesirable operating state. 9 When the name of your hard drive to resolve the incompatibility. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your data files or recover them.
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... (see if System Restore is automatically selected. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. To see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 53) to resolve the problem. Advanced Troubleshooting 55 If that you prefer. 5 Click Next. Enabling System Restore If you can either repeat ...
... (see if System Restore is automatically selected. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. To see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 53) to resolve the problem. Advanced Troubleshooting 55 If that you prefer. 5 Click Next. Enabling System Restore If you can either repeat ...
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...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 ... connectors, 14 V vents, 14 front panel, 14 VGA connector, 17 video connector, 17 volume adjusting, 43 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 54 Help and Support Center, 11 Network Setup Wizard, 27 Program Compatibility Wizard, 37 reinstalling, 12, 54 scanner,...
...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 ... connectors, 14 V vents, 14 front panel, 14 VGA connector, 17 video connector, 17 volume adjusting, 43 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 53 Hardware Troubleshooter, 54 Help and Support Center, 11 Network Setup Wizard, 27 Program Compatibility Wizard, 37 reinstalling, 12, 54 scanner,...