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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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... drive after a defined period of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in Windows XP Home Edition. When a Windows XP Professional computer is restored to the state it was in standby mode, it entered standby mode. Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network...
... drive after a defined period of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in Windows XP Home Edition. When a Windows XP Professional computer is restored to the state it was in standby mode, it entered standby mode. Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network...
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... Define your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it was in hibernate mode. If you use your computer is restored to the state it entered hibernate mode. If your computer with minimal power conservation. •...
... Define your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it was in hibernate mode. If you use your computer is restored to the state it entered hibernate mode. If your computer with minimal power conservation. •...
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..., use the right-arrow key to move the selected drive from the selected drives. Using Nvidia MediaShield Nvidia MediaShield allows you want to rebuild by restoring the data to select your computer while the computer is rebuilding the array. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 31
..., use the right-arrow key to move the selected drive from the selected drives. Using Nvidia MediaShield Nvidia MediaShield allows you want to rebuild by restoring the data to select your computer while the computer is rebuilding the array. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 31
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... to restart your computer. In some cases, you are securely fastened to restore computer resources. Solving Problems 37 d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N - If this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . 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 B L E . Insert a disk into the drive and try again. Contact Dell (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 61), reconnect the keyboard cable...
... to restart your computer. In some cases, you are securely fastened to restore computer resources. Solving Problems 37 d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N - If this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . 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 B L E . Insert a disk into the drive and try again. Contact Dell (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 61), reconnect the keyboard cable...
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...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 may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore...Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) ...
...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 may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore...Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) ...
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... was in when you previously extracted 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 hard drive to the operating state it to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in ... the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files....
... was in when you previously extracted 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 hard drive to the operating state it to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in ... the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files....
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...time is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you to the Windows Classic view. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your data files. NOTICE...8594; System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that allows you want to restore your data files or recover them. See the Windows Help and Support Center for System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on page 9. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your Dell™ computer to see "Finding Information" on...
...time is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you to the Windows Classic view. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your data files. NOTICE...8594; System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that allows you want to restore your data files or recover them. See the Windows Help and Support Center for System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on page 9. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your Dell™ computer to see "Finding Information" on...
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... using PC Restore. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Using Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes... all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is not available in all countries or on the...
... using PC Restore. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Using Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes... all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is not available in all countries or on the...
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... Finish to gain additional hard-drive space. Click Quit; 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 ever recall it to restore your computer, even to close the PC Restore Removal window. 8 Restart the computer. 58 Troubleshooting Tools To remove... that appear, such as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that you do not log on as administrator. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you will never be able to use it , and you will not be able to use PC...
... Finish to gain additional hard-drive space. Click Quit; 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 ever recall it to restore your computer, even to close the PC Restore Removal window. 8 Restart the computer. 58 Troubleshooting Tools To remove... that appear, such as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that you do not log on as administrator. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you will never be able to use it , and you will not be able to use PC...
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... Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the region from where you ordered your system. Troubleshooting Tools 59 Depending on page 56). Click Exit if the Install Windows ...XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary hard drive. Reinstalling Windows XP The reinstallation...
... Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the region from where you ordered your system. Troubleshooting Tools 59 Depending on page 56). Click Exit if the Install Windows ...XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary hard drive. Reinstalling Windows XP The reinstallation...
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...) 7 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 105). 104 Removing and Installing Parts Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you can restore the correct settings in step 9. 2 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. You can do so by the manufacturer.
...) 7 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 105). 104 Removing and Installing Parts Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you can restore the correct settings in step 9. 2 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. You can do so by the manufacturer.
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... the network device and then plug it 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 Event Log. 10 Properly dispose of computer...
... the network device and then plug it 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 Event Log. 10 Properly dispose of computer...
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Sets time to automatically turn on. • Off - Restores system setup options to view the Event Log. does not skip any steps during computer startup • On - Time is reduced or turned off your ...
Sets time to automatically turn on. • Off - Restores system setup options to view the Event Log. does not skip any steps during computer startup • On - Time is reduced or turned off your ...
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... drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to restore it. 3 Press the up or down in case you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on...
... drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to restore it. 3 Press the up or down in case you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on...
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... accumulate during normal operation. You can also touch the inside the ball cage are safe to the outer edge of the computer and all Dell-installed hardware. In addition to clean the lens in their channels if they are misaligned. To clean a non-optical mouse: 1 Turn ...by its outer edge. 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 dislodge dust and lint. 4 If the rollers inside edge of water and mild...
... accumulate during normal operation. You can also touch the inside the ball cage are safe to the outer edge of the computer and all Dell-installed hardware. In addition to clean the lens in their channels if they are misaligned. To clean a non-optical mouse: 1 Turn ...by its outer edge. 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 dislodge dust and lint. 4 If the rollers inside edge of water and mild...
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... (kHz), megahertz (MHz), gigahertz (GHz), or terahertz (THz). hertz - I IC - A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212° is automatically restored. Federal Communications Commission - folder - front side bus - The speeds for exchanging files between computers connected to a reserved space on a hard disk. A protocol for computer processors...
... (kHz), megahertz (MHz), gigahertz (GHz), or terahertz (THz). hertz - I IC - A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212° is automatically restored. Federal Communications Commission - folder - front side bus - The speeds for exchanging files between computers connected to a reserved space on a hard disk. A protocol for computer processors...
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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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...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 ...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, ...VGA, 23-24 display settings, 25 extended desktop mode, 25 hard to read , 48 motherboard.
...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 ...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, ...VGA, 23-24 display settings, 25 extended desktop mode, 25 hard to read , 48 motherboard.
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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 ...