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... to read 45 3 Troubleshooting Tools 47 Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating System 53 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 54 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 55 Using the Operating System...
... to read 45 3 Troubleshooting Tools 47 Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating System 53 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 54 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 55 Using the Operating System...
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...- as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. To.... What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find it Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers ...
...- as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical drives, and USB devices. To.... What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find it Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers ...
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... and use your existing telephone line. Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. If you are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections. • DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access...
... and use your existing telephone line. Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. If you are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections. • DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access...
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... • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your computer. • Ensure... screen. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer.
... • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your computer. • Ensure... screen. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer.
Owner's Manual
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...Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a translator between the device and any error conditions encountered. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for... your operating system • Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program...
...Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a translator between the device and any error conditions encountered. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for... your operating system • Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program...
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.... 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. 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 Back Driver. If you install drivers obtained from other sources...
.... 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. 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 Back Driver. If you install drivers obtained from other sources...
Owner's Manual
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... state without affecting data files. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your operating system problem. Use the CD only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem... Hardware Troubleshooter to the operating state it to which you are installing the driver. 5 Double-click the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your computer. Troubleshooting Tools 53 Resolving Software and...
... state without affecting data files. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your operating system problem. Use the CD only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem... Hardware Troubleshooter to the operating state it to which you are installing the driver. 5 Double-click the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your computer. Troubleshooting Tools 53 Resolving Software and...
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...After the computer restarts, click OK. If that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 9. See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on the screen. NOTE: The procedures in this document ...were written for System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using a different restore point, or you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows...
...After the computer restarts, click OK. If that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 9. See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on the screen. NOTE: The procedures in this document ...were written for System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using a different restore point, or you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows...
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...computer. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. If you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. If possible, back up the data before ...and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your operating system problem...
...computer. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. If you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. If possible, back up the data before ...and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your operating system problem...
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...on page 54). Troubleshooting Tools 57 To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with ...your operating system to load any open files and exit any required drivers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to return your system. Therefore, do ...
...on page 54). Troubleshooting Tools 57 To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with ...your operating system to load any open files and exit any required drivers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to return your system. Therefore, do ...
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... boot. A program (or utility) that powers your particular computer. bps - A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in this Glossary are provided for videorelated tasks. Advanced Host Controller Interface - ASF -...define a mechanism for enabled devices to automatically recognize each device attached to the computer. B battery life span - bit - Your Drivers and Utilities (or ResourceCD) is designed to be depleted and recharged. bits per second - British thermal unit - advanced configuration and ...
... boot. A program (or utility) that powers your particular computer. bps - A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in this Glossary are provided for videorelated tasks. Advanced Host Controller Interface - ASF -...define a mechanism for enabled devices to automatically recognize each device attached to the computer. B battery life span - bit - Your Drivers and Utilities (or ResourceCD) is designed to be depleted and recharged. bits per second - British thermal unit - advanced configuration and ...
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...recordable CDs) discs. CD recordable - clock speed - cursor - A type of DDR SDRAM that conforms to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. device driver - DIN connector - The speed, given in your computer. The basic data unit used to DIN (Deutsche Industrie-Norm) standards; L1 cache - CD-RW ... the system bus operate. You can write to CD-RW discs multiple times, but you can either a reserved section of water. A Windows utility that allows you to modify operating system and hardware settings, such as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that can write to ...
...recordable CDs) discs. CD recordable - clock speed - cursor - A type of DDR SDRAM that conforms to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. device driver - DIN connector - The speed, given in your computer. The basic data unit used to DIN (Deutsche Industrie-Norm) standards; L1 cache - CD-RW ... the system bus operate. You can write to CD-RW discs multiple times, but you can either a reserved section of water. A Windows utility that allows you to modify operating system and hardware settings, such as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that can write to ...
Owner's Manual
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...Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support. A faster, serial version of the SCSI interface (as hard drives, CD drives, printers, and scanners. SATA - serial ATA - ScanDisk - A high-speed interface used to connect devices such as those that can open its drivers..., serial version of colors and resolution that is accessed by surge protectors. SCSI - Each device is synchronized with most Windows software packages. A program that is used to frequently used to authenticate a user on the capabilities of files. shortcut ...
...Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support. A faster, serial version of the SCSI interface (as hard drives, CD drives, printers, and scanners. SATA - serial ATA - ScanDisk - A high-speed interface used to connect devices such as those that can open its drivers..., serial version of colors and resolution that is accessed by surge protectors. SCSI - Each device is synchronized with most Windows software packages. A program that is used to frequently used to authenticate a user on the capabilities of files. shortcut ...
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... setup about, 113 entering, 113 options, 114 screens, 113 T technical support policy, 123 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 53-54 tips, 31 TV ...22-23 U USB booting to devices, 119 connectors, 62 V vents, 62 front panel, 62 volume adjusting, 44 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 27 Network Setup Wizard, ...
... setup about, 113 entering, 113 options, 114 screens, 113 T technical support policy, 123 transferring information to a new computer, 27 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 53-54 tips, 31 TV ...22-23 U USB booting to devices, 119 connectors, 62 V vents, 62 front panel, 62 volume adjusting, 44 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 27 Network Setup Wizard, ...