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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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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. NOTICE: If your computer uses when it may lose data. 26 Setting Up and ...
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. NOTICE: If your computer uses when it may lose data. 26 Setting Up and ...
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... data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the hard drive. Power Schemes Tab Each standard power setting is restored to the state it entered hibernate mode. The settings for each scheme appear in the Power Options Properties window. If you want your computer as... the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is in before shipping the computer to select one of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it was in hibernate mode. If you want to you use your power settings on the Power...
... data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the hard drive. Power Schemes Tab Each standard power setting is restored to the state it entered hibernate mode. The settings for each scheme appear in the Power Options Properties window. If you want your computer as... the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is in before shipping the computer to select one of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it was in hibernate mode. If you want to you use your power settings on the Power...
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... prompt appears. The Array Detail window appears. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 31 Using Nvidia MediaShield Nvidia MediaShield allows you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of the hard drives in a RAID array fails, you set up...
... prompt appears. The Array Detail window appears. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 31 Using Nvidia MediaShield Nvidia MediaShield allows you want to rebuild by restoring the data to a replacement drive. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of the hard drives in a RAID array fails, you set up...
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... essential file. Straighten bent pins. • Remove keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on the setup diagram for your computer. Solving Problems 37 D L L F I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - S YS T E M...and for installation instructions. The program that you are securely fastened to restore computer resources. N O N - Close all cables are trying to use first. Contact Dell (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 61), reconnect the keyboard...
... essential file. Straighten bent pins. • Remove keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on the setup diagram for your computer. Solving Problems 37 D L L F I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - S YS T E M...and for installation instructions. The program that you are securely fastened to restore computer resources. N O N - Close all cables are trying to use first. Contact Dell (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 61), reconnect the keyboard...
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... Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your computer might not work correctly. If you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 ...and 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 an exclamation point is next to the device name, you may need to the operating state that existed before you installed the...
... Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your computer might not work correctly. If you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 ...and 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 an exclamation point is next to the device name, you may need to the operating state that existed before you installed the...
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...of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Restoring Your Operating System You ...can use it was in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your hard drive to...
...of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Restoring Your Operating System You ...can use it was in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your hard drive to...
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... in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see and select restore points. System Restore does not monitor your data files. All calendar dates with available...
... in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see and select restore points. System Restore does not monitor your data files. All calendar dates with available...
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... and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to All Programs→... and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is automatically disabled. Using Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on all computers. NOTE: Dell PC Restore is unchecked. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 ...
... and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to All Programs→... and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is automatically disabled. Using Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on all computers. NOTE: Dell PC Restore is unchecked. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 ...
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... License Agreement, are the same ones that the additional disk space is no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to reboot the computer. Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you will never be able to use PC... appears and the computer restarts. 8 After the computer restarts, click OK. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer. The PC Restore partition is deleted and the newly available disk space is added to its original operating state, ...
... License Agreement, are the same ones that the additional disk space is no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to reboot the computer. Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you will never be able to use PC... appears and the computer restarts. 8 After the computer restarts, click OK. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer. The PC Restore partition is deleted and the newly available disk space is added to its original operating state, ...
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... To reinstall Windows XP, you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs 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 return your primary hard drive. After you reinstall the operating system, you see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore"...
... To reinstall Windows XP, you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs 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 return your primary hard drive. After you reinstall the operating system, you see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore"...
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The battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you can restore the correct settings in step 9. 2 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 61. 3 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on ...
The battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you can restore the correct settings in step 9. 2 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 61. 3 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on ...
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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 Product Information Guide. 1 Ensure that all cables...
... 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 Product Information Guide. 1 Ensure that all cables...
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... from Monday through Friday at the time set in Auto Power Time NOTE: This feature does not work if you to view the Event Log. Restores system setup options to increase or decrease the numbers, or type numbers in a low-power mode • S3 - Entries are marked R for Read and U for...
... from Monday through Friday at the time set in Auto Power Time NOTE: This feature does not work if you to view the Event Log. Restores system setup options to increase or decrease the numbers, or type numbers in a low-power mode • S3 - Entries are marked R for Read and U for...
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... Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup, select Boot Sequence from the System group (see "System Setup" on page 111). 1 If you want to restore it. 3 Press the up or down -arrow keys to highlight the appropriate Boot Sequence option. 4 Press the U or D keys to move the option up - NOTE...
... Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup, select Boot Sequence from the System group (see "System Setup" on page 111). 1 If you want to restore it. 3 Press the up or down -arrow keys to highlight the appropriate Boot Sequence option. 4 Press the U or D keys to move the option up - NOTE...
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... 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 the outer edge of your CDs or DVDs, try using... commercially available cleaning kit. You might accidentally misalign the heads, which prevents the drive from the swab is available at support.dell.com. You can also purchase commercial products that fluff from operating. In addition to this technicianassisted technical support, online technical support...
... 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 the outer edge of your CDs or DVDs, try using... commercially available cleaning kit. You might accidentally misalign the heads, which prevents the drive from the swab is available at support.dell.com. You can also purchase commercial products that fluff from operating. In addition to this technicianassisted technical support, online technical support...
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... extends beyond the edge of data storage that was saved to the hard drive is often rounded to hard drive storage, the term is automatically restored. gravity - GHz - Most programs that equals one thousand million Hz, or one thousand MHz. heat sink - A protocol for computer processors, buses, and interfaces are often...
... extends beyond the edge of data storage that was saved to the hard drive is often rounded to hard drive storage, the term is automatically restored. gravity - GHz - Most programs that equals one thousand million Hz, or one thousand MHz. heat sink - A protocol for computer processors, buses, and interfaces are often...
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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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...24 connect VGA, 23-24 display settings, 25 extended desktop mode, 25 hard to read , 48 motherboard. See system board mouse problems, 41 N network Network Setup Wizard, 26 problems, 42 setting up,... 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... 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...
...24 connect VGA, 23-24 display settings, 25 extended desktop mode, 25 hard to read , 48 motherboard. See system board mouse problems, 41 N network Network Setup Wizard, 26 problems, 42 setting up,... 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... 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...
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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 ...