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... 86 If Your Computer Gets Wet 87 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 88 Drivers 88 What Is a Driver 88 Identifying Drivers 89 Reinstalling Drivers 89 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 91 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 92 Using System Restore 93 Creating a Restore Point ...the Last System Restore 94 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 95 Before You Reinstall 95 Reinstalling Windows XP 95 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Add or Replace Parts 100 Memory 100 Modem 103 Hard Drive 104 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 106 Contents 7
... 86 If Your Computer Gets Wet 87 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 88 Drivers 88 What Is a Driver 88 Identifying Drivers 89 Reinstalling Drivers 89 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 91 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 92 Using System Restore 93 Creating a Restore Point ...the Last System Restore 94 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 95 Before You Reinstall 95 Reinstalling Windows XP 95 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Add or Replace Parts 100 Memory 100 Modem 103 Hard Drive 104 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 106 Contents 7
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... connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with any special security settings from your network and cannot be provided by Dell. If the status light is functioning. Try to log on the screen. C O N T A C T Y O U... E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - Ensure that the network connection is detecting activity. Amber indicates that your network. Verify that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is active. NOTE: These networking instructions do not apply to Bluetooth™ or cellular products. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K...XP....
... connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with any special security settings from your network and cannot be provided by Dell. If the status light is functioning. Try to log on the screen. C O N T A C T Y O U... E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - Ensure that the network connection is detecting activity. Amber indicates that your network. Verify that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is active. NOTE: These networking instructions do not apply to Bluetooth™ or cellular products. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K...XP....
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... 68 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Infrastructure Network Ad-Hoc Network Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in the User's Guide for your network administrator if you are unsure of the type of computers that came ... computers together. The Wireless Network Connection icon is pre-installed from the factory. infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Most wireless networks are connecting. An ad-hoc network does not use routers or access points and consists of...
... 68 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Infrastructure Network Ad-Hoc Network Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in the User's Guide for your network administrator if you are unsure of the type of computers that came ... computers together. The Wireless Network Connection icon is pre-installed from the factory. infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Most wireless networks are connecting. An ad-hoc network does not use routers or access points and consists of...
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7 SECTION 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Error Messages Video and Display Problems Scanner Problems Drive Problems PC Card Problems General Program Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
7 SECTION 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Error Messages Video and Display Problems Scanner Problems Drive Problems PC Card Problems General Program Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your operating system. • You connect or install a new device. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback...
... approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your operating system. • You connect or install a new device. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback...
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...as described in the following subsections, or click Extract, follow the screen prompts to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menus. Under Search Criteria, ...CD directory on the driver information window to display the files associated with that you want to install. 6 Click the Install button (if present) to your computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to begin installing the driver or utility. If no...
...as described in the following subsections, or click Extract, follow the screen prompts to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menus. Under Search Criteria, ...CD directory on the driver information window to display the files associated with that you want to install. 6 Click the Install button (if present) to your computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to begin installing the driver or utility. If no...
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... device or a red X if the device has been disabled. 5 Double-click any conflict to resolve a hardware conflict on a computer running Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device ... Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish...
... device or a red X if the device has been disabled. 5 Double-click any conflict to resolve a hardware conflict on a computer running Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device ... Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish...
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...your data files or recover them. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 93 If that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 80. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that is automatically selected. All calendar dates with available restore points... Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using System Restore. Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes...
...your data files or recover them. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 93 If that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 80. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that is automatically selected. All calendar dates with available restore points... Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using System Restore. Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes...
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...and restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Reinstalling Windows XP To reinstall Windows XP, perform the steps in the following sections in the order in before you reinstall Windows XP. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for ...replace the device driver with the previously installed version. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page...
...and restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Reinstalling Windows XP To reinstall Windows XP, perform the steps in the following sections in the order in before you reinstall Windows XP. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for ...replace the device driver with the previously installed version. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page...
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... settings, accept the default selections. message appears, click Skip. 3 When the Ready to boot from the drive. Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 89). 2 Reinstall your other software programs. See the documentation that came with the software for instructions. See...message appears: Press any key to register with the software for instructions. 3 Reinstall your virus protection software. If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, you can enter up to five users. 4 Click Next. 5 Click Finish to complete the setup and remove the CD from...
... settings, accept the default selections. message appears, click Skip. 3 When the Ready to boot from the drive. Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 89). 2 Reinstall your other software programs. See the documentation that came with the software for instructions. See...message appears: Press any key to register with the software for instructions. 3 Reinstall your virus protection software. If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, you can enter up to five users. 4 Click Next. 5 Click Finish to complete the setup and remove the CD from...
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... management adjusting settings, 32 QuickSet, 32 printer cable, 38 connecting, 37 setting up, 37 USB, 38 programs crashes, 86 not responding, 86 Q QuickSet, 32 R reinstalling drivers, 89 Windows XP, 95 S safety instructions, 11 scanner fixing problems, 83 security cable slot description, 25 system view, 25 160 Index
... management adjusting settings, 32 QuickSet, 32 printer cable, 38 connecting, 37 setting up, 37 USB, 38 programs crashes, 86 not responding, 86 Q QuickSet, 32 R reinstalling drivers, 89 Windows XP, 95 S safety instructions, 11 scanner fixing problems, 83 security cable slot description, 25 system view, 25 160 Index
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...Hardware Troubleshooter, 92 network problems, 67 PC Card problems, 85 power problems, 45 program crash, 86 program stopped responding, 86 reinstalling Windows XP, 95 scanner problems, 83 System Restore, 93 unexpected characters, 53 wet computer, 87 turning off your computer, 40 V video connector ...description, 27 system view, 27 W warranty, 147 wet computer, 87 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 92 help, 80 printer, 39 reinstalling, 95 System Restore, 93 wireless turning activity on and off, 32 ...
...Hardware Troubleshooter, 92 network problems, 67 PC Card problems, 85 power problems, 45 program crash, 86 program stopped responding, 86 reinstalling Windows XP, 95 scanner problems, 83 System Restore, 93 unexpected characters, 53 wet computer, 87 turning off your computer, 40 V video connector ...description, 27 system view, 27 W warranty, 147 wet computer, 87 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 92 help, 80 printer, 39 reinstalling, 95 System Restore, 93 wireless turning activity on and off, 32 ...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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... Resolving Other Technical Problems 86 If Your Computer Gets Wet 87 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 88 Drivers 88 What Is a Driver 88 Identifying Drivers 89 Reinstalling Drivers 89 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 91 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 92 Using System Restore 92 Creating a Restore Point 93 Restoring the Computer to...
... Resolving Other Technical Problems 86 If Your Computer Gets Wet 87 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 88 Drivers 88 What Is a Driver 88 Identifying Drivers 89 Reinstalling Drivers 89 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 91 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 92 Using System Restore 92 Creating a Restore Point 93 Restoring the Computer to...
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...N E T W O R K L I S T R A T O R - Try to log on to get the name of your wireless network along with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations, and return to your network administrator. Be sure to the network again. These settings are correct and that the ... enables the integrated firewall provided with any special security settings from your network and cannot be provided by Dell. Green indicates that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is active. Amber indicates that the network connection is detecting activity. Connecting ...
...N E T W O R K L I S T R A T O R - Try to log on to get the name of your wireless network along with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations, and return to your network administrator. Be sure to the network again. These settings are correct and that the ... enables the integrated firewall provided with any special security settings from your network and cannot be provided by Dell. Green indicates that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is active. Amber indicates that the network connection is detecting activity. Connecting ...
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... window appears. 68 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in the User's Guide for your Drivers, Utilities, and Applications CD (that broadcast to Classic View. 2 Double-click Network Connections. ...computers together. The User's Guide is pre-installed from the factory. infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Determining Your Network Type Wireless networks fall into two categories - An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to ...
... window appears. 68 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in the User's Guide for your Drivers, Utilities, and Applications CD (that broadcast to Classic View. 2 Double-click Network Connections. ...computers together. The User's Guide is pre-installed from the factory. infrastructure networks and ad-hoc networks. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Determining Your Network Type Wireless networks fall into two categories - An infrastructure network uses routers or access points to ...
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7 SECTION 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Error Messages Video and Display Problems Scanner Problems Drive Problems PC Card Problems General Program Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
7 SECTION 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Error Messages Video and Display Problems Scanner Problems Drive Problems PC Card Problems General Program Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
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...to identify whether the driver is next to install drivers if: • You upgrade your operating system. • You reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and ...driver with a [!]) on the device icon. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to update the driver...
...to identify whether the driver is next to install drivers if: • You upgrade your operating system. • You reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and ...driver with a [!]) on the device icon. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to update the driver...
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... Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the following subsections, or click...
... Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the following subsections, or click...
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... my last restoration and click Next. 3 Click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you installed the new device driver. 94 So l vi n g Pro b l em s Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Reinstall If you reinstall Windows XP with the previously installed version. Enabling System Restore If...
... my last restoration and click Next. 3 Click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you installed the new device driver. 94 So l vi n g Pro b l em s Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Reinstall If you reinstall Windows XP with the previously installed version. Enabling System Restore If...
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...license agreement. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Preparing to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. to select To set up...arrow keys to select CD-ROM and press . 6 When the Press any key to do so by a Dell technical support representative. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to boot from CD message appears on the screen, press any virus protection software installed on your...
...license agreement. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Preparing to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. to select To set up...arrow keys to select CD-ROM and press . 6 When the Press any key to do so by a Dell technical support representative. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to boot from CD message appears on the screen, press any virus protection software installed on your...