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...If the screen is blank 47 If the screen is difficult to read 48 3 Troubleshooting Tools 49 Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 52 Drivers 53 What Is a Driver 53 Identifying Drivers 53 Reinstalling Drivers 54 Resolving Software and Hardware ...Incompatibilities 55 Restoring Your Operating System 55 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56 Using Dell PC Restore 57 Using the Operating System CD 59 4 Removing and Installing Parts 61 Before You Begin ...
...If the screen is blank 47 If the screen is difficult to read 48 3 Troubleshooting Tools 49 Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 52 Drivers 53 What Is a Driver 53 Identifying Drivers 53 Reinstalling Drivers 54 Resolving Software and Hardware ...Incompatibilities 55 Restoring Your Operating System 55 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56 Using Dell PC Restore 57 Using the Operating System CD 59 4 Removing and Installing Parts 61 Before You Begin ...
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... checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to security and networking appear in certain windows. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to the state it was in before it entered the mode. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of inactivity, click the Start button, click...
... checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to security and networking appear in certain windows. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to the state it was in before it entered the mode. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of inactivity, click the Start button, click...
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...hibernate mode settings, and other power settings in before shipping the computer to you want to select one of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it was in the Power Options Properties window. If you want to exit from ...Panel icon, click Power Options. 4 Define your computer to the state it entered hibernate mode. Power Schemes Tab Each standard power setting is restored to run without interruption (using no power conservation. • Home/Office Desk - Each scheme has different settings for extended periods of hibernation,...
...hibernate mode settings, and other power settings in before shipping the computer to you want to select one of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it was in the Power Options Properties window. If you want to exit from ...Panel icon, click Power Options. 4 Define your computer to the state it entered hibernate mode. Power Schemes Tab Each standard power setting is restored to run without interruption (using no power conservation. • Home/Office Desk - Each scheme has different settings for extended periods of hibernation,...
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NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to rebuild an array. Using Nvidia MediaShield Nvidia MediaShield allows you to rebuild by restoring the data to the Array Disks field. 6 Use the up , use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to ...
NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to rebuild an array. Using Nvidia MediaShield Nvidia MediaShield allows you to rebuild by restoring the data to the Array Disks field. 6 Use the up , use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to ...
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...an ultra small form-factor computer, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 122). d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 122). To remove and ... E M P E R A T U R E S E N S O R N O T D E T E C T E D - A R E Q U I A - Solving Problems 37 I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I R E D . For any of the procedures in this does not resolve the problem or if you want to restore computer resources. C L O S E S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I /O panel and to the computer.
...an ultra small form-factor computer, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 122). d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 122). To remove and ... E M P E R A T U R E S E N S O R N O T D E T E C T E D - A R E Q U I A - Solving Problems 37 I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I R E D . For any of the procedures in this does not resolve the problem or if you want to restore computer resources. C L O S E S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I /O panel and to the computer.
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...tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the device icon. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which you installed the new driver (see if any device has an exclamation... Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. If an exclamation point is next to your computer might not...
...tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the device icon. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which you installed the new driver (see if any device has an exclamation... Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. If an exclamation point is next to your computer might not...
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... driver files. 9 When the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your operating system problem. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your hard drive to resolve a hardware conflict... on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer. Troubleshooting Tools 55 Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the...
... driver files. 9 When the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your operating system problem. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your hard drive to resolve a hardware conflict... on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer. Troubleshooting Tools 55 Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the...
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...the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to see "Finding Information" on page 54) to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts...to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to restore your computer. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. To change the restore point, you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open ...
...the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to see "Finding Information" on page 54) to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts...to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to restore your computer. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. To change the restore point, you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open ...
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...than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Troubleshooting Tools 57 Using Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore. If possible, back up all data on all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, ..., digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. Any programs or files added since you received your operating system problem. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to complete. If you do not want to the operating state it was in the following step....
...than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Troubleshooting Tools 57 Using Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore. If possible, back up all data on all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, ..., digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. Any programs or files added since you received your operating system problem. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to complete. If you do not want to the operating state it was in the following step....
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... Explorer, go to gain additional hard-drive space. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from the hard drive, you purchased your computer, even to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe. After.... 58 Troubleshooting Tools Click Quit; The computer restarts. Dell PC Restore enables you must log on as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that you to restore your hard drive to restore your computer. Because the computer is recommended that you do...
... Explorer, go to gain additional hard-drive space. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from the hard drive, you purchased your computer, even to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe. After.... 58 Troubleshooting Tools Click Quit; The computer restarts. Dell PC Restore enables you must log on as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that you to restore your hard drive to restore your computer. Because the computer is recommended that you do...
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... System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the Windows XP operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on your hard drive...installation. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on the screen to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. For conventional hard drive ...
... System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the Windows XP operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on your hard drive...installation. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on the screen to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. For conventional hard drive ...
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... the battery socket (see "System Setup" on page 65). 5 Carefully press the battery release lever away from your computer's electronic components. CAUTION: A new battery can restore the correct settings in step 9. 2 Follow the procedures in system setup (see "System Board Components" on page 111) so that you can explode if it...
... the battery socket (see "System Setup" on page 65). 5 Carefully press the battery release lever away from your computer's electronic components. CAUTION: A new battery can restore the correct settings in step 9. 2 Follow the procedures in system setup (see "System Board Components" on page 111) so that you can explode if it...
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... connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the computer. 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on page 111) and restore the settings you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 Ensure that all cables...
... connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the computer. 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on page 111) and restore the settings you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 Ensure that all cables...
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... standard 12-hour format (hours:minutes). When Low Power Mode is reduced or turned off your computer. however, system memory remains active for most components; Restores system setup options to automatically turn on every day at the time set in Auto Power Time NOTE: This feature does not work if you...
... standard 12-hour format (hours:minutes). When Low Power Mode is reduced or turned off your computer. however, system memory remains active for most components; Restores system setup options to automatically turn on every day at the time set in Auto Power Time NOTE: This feature does not work if you...
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... boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To make sure your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on (or restart) your computer to restore it. 3 Press the up or down in system setup (see "System Setup" on page 111). 2 Press to continue. Changing Boot Sequence for the current boot...
... boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To make sure your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on (or restart) your computer to restore it. 3 Press the up or down in system setup (see "System Setup" on page 111). 2 Press to continue. Changing Boot Sequence for the current boot...
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...cleaning the discs. 1 Hold the disc by its outer edge. Mouse If your floppy drive using water or a diluted solution of the computer and all Dell-installed hardware. To clean a non-optical mouse: 1 Turn the retainer ring on the rollers. 6 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn ... the disc. 2 With a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of the disc (the unlabeled side) in the troubleshooting process and provides 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 place. Ensure that...
...cleaning the discs. 1 Hold the disc by its outer edge. Mouse If your floppy drive using water or a diluted solution of the computer and all Dell-installed hardware. To clean a non-optical mouse: 1 Turn the retainer ring on the rollers. 6 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn ... the disc. 2 With a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of the disc (the unlabeled side) in the troubleshooting process and provides 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 place. Ensure that...
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... computer. front side bus - gigabyte - graphical user interface - Most programs that was saved to help secure your user identity to the hard drive is automatically restored. A metal plate on it is formatted, the existing information on some processors that equals 1024 MB (1,073,741,824 bytes). fingerprint reader - When a drive or...
... computer. front side bus - gigabyte - graphical user interface - Most programs that was saved to help secure your user identity to the hard drive is automatically restored. A metal plate on it is formatted, the existing information on some processors that equals 1024 MB (1,073,741,824 bytes). fingerprint reader - When a drive or...
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...settings clearing, 119 computer components inside, 64 crashes, 38-39 inside view, 64 restore to previous state, 55-56 stops responding, 38 connectors headphone, 12 microphone, 12 USB, 12 contacting Dell, 122 copying CDs general information, 20 helpful tips, 21 how to, 20 ...copying DVDs general information, 20 helpful tips, 21 how to, 20 cover removing, 63 replacing, 105 D Dell contacting, 122 Dell Diagnostics, 52 support policy, 120 support site, 10 diagnostic lights, 49 diagnostics Dell, 52 lights, 12, 49 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 Finding Information, 9 online...
...settings clearing, 119 computer components inside, 64 crashes, 38-39 inside view, 64 restore to previous state, 55-56 stops responding, 38 connectors headphone, 12 microphone, 12 USB, 12 contacting Dell, 122 copying CDs general information, 20 helpful tips, 21 how to, 20 ...copying DVDs general information, 20 helpful tips, 21 how to, 20 cover removing, 63 replacing, 105 D Dell contacting, 122 Dell Diagnostics, 52 support policy, 120 support site, 10 diagnostic lights, 49 diagnostics Dell, 52 lights, 12, 49 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 Finding Information, 9 online...
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... Wizard, 26 problems, 42 setting up, 25 Network Setup Wizard, 26 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 56 P password clearing, 118 jumper, 118 PC Restore, 57 PCI cards installing, 71 removing, 75 PCI Express cards installing, 76 removing, 80 phone numbers, 122 playing CDs and DVDs, 18 power button, 12...up, 15 USB, 15 problems battery, 33 blue screen, 39 CD drive, 34 CD-RW drive, 35 computer crashes, 38-39 computer stops responding, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 52 problems (continued) diagnostic lights, 49 drives, 34 DVD drive, 34 e-mail, 35 error messages, 36 general, 38 hard drive, 35 Internet,...
... Wizard, 26 problems, 42 setting up, 25 Network Setup Wizard, 26 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 56 P password clearing, 118 jumper, 118 PC Restore, 57 PCI cards installing, 71 removing, 75 PCI Express cards installing, 76 removing, 80 phone numbers, 122 playing CDs and DVDs, 18 power button, 12...up, 15 USB, 15 problems battery, 33 blue screen, 39 CD drive, 34 CD-RW drive, 35 computer crashes, 38-39 computer stops responding, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 52 problems (continued) diagnostic lights, 49 drives, 34 DVD drive, 34 e-mail, 35 error messages, 36 general, 38 hard drive, 35 Internet,...
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...(continued) physical, 110 power, 110 processor, 107 technical, 107 video, 107 standby mode, 26 support contacting Dell, 122 policy, 120 support website, 10 system board, 65 System Restore, 55-56 system setup about, 111 entering, 111 options, 112 T technical support policy, 120 telephone numbers,... 122 transferring information to a new computer, 29 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 52 diagnostic lights, 49 Hardware Troubleshooter, 55 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 55-56 tips, 33 TV connect to computer, 23-24 U USB booting ...
...(continued) physical, 110 power, 110 processor, 107 technical, 107 video, 107 standby mode, 26 support contacting Dell, 122 policy, 120 support website, 10 system board, 65 System Restore, 55-56 system setup about, 111 entering, 111 options, 112 T technical support policy, 120 telephone numbers,... 122 transferring information to a new computer, 29 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 52 diagnostic lights, 49 Hardware Troubleshooter, 55 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 55-56 tips, 33 TV connect to computer, 23-24 U USB booting ...