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...Hoc Network Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in the "User's Guides-Network User's Guides" category. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Most wireless networks are unsure of the type of computers that came with your... wireless card. If the software is also available on your Drivers, Utilities, and Applications CD (that broadcast to Classic View. 2 Double-...
...Hoc Network Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in the "User's Guides-Network User's Guides" category. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Most wireless networks are unsure of the type of computers that came with your... wireless card. If the software is also available on your Drivers, Utilities, and Applications CD (that broadcast to Classic View. 2 Double-...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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...: • You upgrade your operating system. • You reinstall your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with a [!]) on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with...
...: • You upgrade your operating system. • You reinstall your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with a [!]) on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with...
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...l vi n g Pro b l em s Using the Drivers and Utilities CD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page 93) to return your CD drive directory to install setup files. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device...Device Manager window, right-click the device for the driver or utility (if available). www.dell.com | support.dell.com To use System Restore (see page 93) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities CD. 1 Save and close any open files, and exit...
...l vi n g Pro b l em s Using the Drivers and Utilities CD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page 93) to return your CD drive directory to install setup files. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device...Device Manager window, right-click the device for the driver or utility (if available). www.dell.com | support.dell.com To use System Restore (see page 93) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities CD. 1 Save and close any open files, and exit...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... the screen prompts to display the files associated with that you previously extracted the driver files. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to complete the installation. For installation instructions, either see the appropriate ...an option. At the welcome screen, follow the extracting instructions, and read the readme file. After the CD completes the hardware scan, you can also detect other drivers and utilities. Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from a list or specific location (Advanced) ...
... the screen prompts to display the files associated with that you previously extracted the driver files. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to complete the installation. For installation instructions, either see the appropriate ...an option. At the welcome screen, follow the extracting instructions, and read the readme file. After the CD completes the hardware scan, you can also detect other drivers and utilities. Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from a list or specific location (Advanced) ...
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...CD-ROM and press . 6 When the Press any key to replace the device driver with the previously installed version. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down (see page 40) and restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL...do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to Boot From the Operating System CD 1 Insert the Operating System CD. 2 Exit any key. The reinstallation process can overwrite ...
...CD-ROM and press . 6 When the Press any key to replace the device driver with the previously installed version. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down (see page 40) and restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL...do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to Boot From the Operating System CD 1 Insert the Operating System CD. 2 Exit any key. The reinstallation process can overwrite ...
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... not appear. 7 If you are unsure of your network configuration, such as the domain name or workgroup name. Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 89). 2 Reinstall your computer has a network adapter, click Typical in the Networking Settings screen and click ...Next. message appears, click Skip. 3 When the Ready to complete the setup and remove the CD from the CD. 1 When the Welcome to ...
... not appear. 7 If you are unsure of your network configuration, such as the domain name or workgroup name. Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 89). 2 Reinstall your computer has a network adapter, click Typical in the Networking Settings screen and click ...Next. message appears, click Skip. 3 When the Ready to complete the setup and remove the CD from the CD. 1 When the Welcome to ...
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...standby mode, or in hibernate mode. even a slight bump can damage the drive. 104 Adding and Replacing Pa rts NOTE: You need the Drivers and Utilities CD for correct insertion; Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is on the system board. 6 ... utilities on the new hard drive. You also need the Operating System CD to the modem. NOTICE: Hard drives are keyed for your computer (see page 40) before removing the hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com screws (2) modem cable modem cable connector pull-tab 4 Connect the modem cable...
...standby mode, or in hibernate mode. even a slight bump can damage the drive. 104 Adding and Replacing Pa rts NOTE: You need the Drivers and Utilities CD for correct insertion; Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is on the system board. 6 ... utilities on the new hard drive. You also need the Operating System CD to the modem. NOTICE: Hard drives are keyed for your computer (see page 40) before removing the hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com screws (2) modem cable modem cable connector pull-tab 4 Connect the modem cable...
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..., and lift the cover away from the computer. 106 Adding and Replacing Pa rts Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your computer (see page 95). 8 Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the drivers and utilities for your old hard drive to install the operating system for your computer (see page 89). foam...
..., and lift the cover away from the computer. 106 Adding and Replacing Pa rts Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your computer (see page 95). 8 Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the drivers and utilities for your old hard drive to install the operating system for your computer (see page 89). foam...
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... performance, 42 power meter, 43 removing, 44 storing, 45 system view, 24, 29 battery latch release description, 29 system view, 29 C CD or DVD drive description, 24 replacing, 106 system view, 24 characters unexpected, 53 computer crashes, 86 specifications, 114 conflicts resolving software and hardware... the size of toolbars, 32 description, 20 system view, 20 display latch description, 20 system view, 20 drivers reinstalling, 89 drives fixing problems, 84 See hard drive DVD drive See CD or DVD drive E e-mail fixing problems, 35 F finding solutions, 78 floppy drive fixing problems, 84 H...
... performance, 42 power meter, 43 removing, 44 storing, 45 system view, 24, 29 battery latch release description, 29 system view, 29 C CD or DVD drive description, 24 replacing, 106 system view, 24 characters unexpected, 53 computer crashes, 86 specifications, 114 conflicts resolving software and hardware... the size of toolbars, 32 description, 20 system view, 20 display latch description, 20 system view, 20 drivers reinstalling, 89 drives fixing problems, 84 See hard drive DVD drive See CD or DVD drive E e-mail fixing problems, 35 F finding solutions, 78 floppy drive fixing problems, 84 H...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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.... 2 Double-click Network Connections. 3 Click Wireless Network Connection. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 68 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www.dell.com | support.dell.com Determining Your Network Type Wireless networks fall into two categories - Infrastructure Network Ad-Hoc Network NOTE: Most wireless networks are unsure of the... administrator if you are connecting. Consult your computer) in the User's Guide for your wireless card. The User's Guide is also available on your Drivers, Utilities, and Applications CD (that broadcast to a network.
.... 2 Double-click Network Connections. 3 Click Wireless Network Connection. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 68 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www.dell.com | support.dell.com Determining Your Network Type Wireless networks fall into two categories - Infrastructure Network Ad-Hoc Network NOTE: Most wireless networks are unsure of the... administrator if you are connecting. Consult your computer) in the User's Guide for your wireless card. The User's Guide is also available on your Drivers, Utilities, and Applications CD (that broadcast to a network.
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... system. • You connect or install a new device. You may need to install drivers if: • You upgrade your operating system. • You reinstall your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed...
... system. • You connect or install a new device. You may need to install drivers if: • You upgrade your operating system. • You reinstall your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed...
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... preferred language for the driver or utility (if available). www.dell.com | support.dell.com To use System Restore (see page 92) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities CD. 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. The first time that...
... preferred language for the driver or utility (if available). www.dell.com | support.dell.com To use System Restore (see page 92) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities CD. 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. The first time that...
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...Pro b l em s 91 A link or links appear(s) for which you can also detect other drivers and utilities. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to display the files associated with that you want to install. 6 Click the Install ... Double-click the type of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. The CD automatically scans your hardware to complete the installation. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in...
...Pro b l em s 91 A link or links appear(s) for which you can also detect other drivers and utilities. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to display the files associated with that you want to install. 6 Click the Install ... Double-click the type of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. The CD automatically scans your hardware to complete the installation. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in...
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...and restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after you insert the CD. 3 Shut down the computer and try again. 5 Use the arrow keys to select CD-ROM and press . 6 When the Press any key to boot from CD message appears on the screen, press any program or utility ... can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. See the documentation that might run after the DELL™ logo appears. Preparing to do so by a Dell technical support representative. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to...
...and restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after you insert the CD. 3 Shut down the computer and try again. 5 Use the arrow keys to select CD-ROM and press . 6 When the Press any key to boot from CD message appears on the screen, press any program or utility ... can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. See the documentation that might run after the DELL™ logo appears. Preparing to do so by a Dell technical support representative. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to...
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...key to boot from the drive. 7 If you are unsure of your settings, accept the default selections. 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. 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 the CD...
...key to boot from the drive. 7 If you are unsure of your settings, accept the default selections. 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. 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 the CD...
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...NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for your computer (see page 40) before removing the hard drive. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computer to install the drivers and utilities on , in standby mode, or in hibernate mode. You also need the Operating System CD to the...Mini PCI card. 4 Replace the cover and tighten the screw. even a slight bump can damage the drive. NOTE: You need the Drivers and Utilities CD for hard drives from the computer when the drive is on the new hard drive. 106 Adding and Replacing Pa rts NOTICE: Hard drives ...
...NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for your computer (see page 40) before removing the hard drive. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computer to install the drivers and utilities on , in standby mode, or in hibernate mode. You also need the Operating System CD to the...Mini PCI card. 4 Replace the cover and tighten the screw. even a slight bump can damage the drive. NOTE: You need the Drivers and Utilities CD for hard drives from the computer when the drive is on the new hard drive. 106 Adding and Replacing Pa rts NOTICE: Hard drives ...
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NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 5 Insert the drive into place. screws (2) ... drive bay: 1 Complete the instructions in the bay. 6 Replace and tighten the screws. 7 Use the Operating System CD to install the operating system for your computer (see page 94). 8 Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to slide the drive into the bay, and push the hard drive until it in protective antistatic packaging.
NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 5 Insert the drive into place. screws (2) ... drive bay: 1 Complete the instructions in the bay. 6 Replace and tighten the screws. 7 Use the Operating System CD to install the operating system for your computer (see page 94). 8 Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to slide the drive into the bay, and push the hard drive until it in protective antistatic packaging.
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... performance, 42 power meter, 43 removing, 44 storing, 45 system view, 24, 29 battery latch release description, 30 system view, 30 C CD or DVD drive description, 24 replacing, 108 system view, 24 characters unexpected, 53 computer crashes, 85 specifications, 114 conflicts resolving software and hardware... the size of toolbars, 32 description, 20 system view, 20 display latch description, 20 system view, 20 drivers reinstalling, 89 drives fixing problems, 84 See hard drive DVD drive See CD or DVD drive E e-mail fixing problems, 36 F finding solutions, 78 floppy drive fixing problems, 84 H...
... performance, 42 power meter, 43 removing, 44 storing, 45 system view, 24, 29 battery latch release description, 30 system view, 30 C CD or DVD drive description, 24 replacing, 108 system view, 24 characters unexpected, 53 computer crashes, 85 specifications, 114 conflicts resolving software and hardware... the size of toolbars, 32 description, 20 system view, 20 display latch description, 20 system view, 20 drivers reinstalling, 89 drives fixing problems, 84 See hard drive DVD drive See CD or DVD drive E e-mail fixing problems, 36 F finding solutions, 78 floppy drive fixing problems, 84 H...
System Information Guide
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...hard drive. You will need the Product Key (or Product ID) number to access documentation or reinstall drivers. If you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD that Dell provides as a modem) Using the Resource See the main menu on the screen. 12 Sys t ...for the devices shipped with your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to make selections appropriate for devices (such as support tools. For more information, see the Dell-installed Microsoft® Windows® Setup Guide that came with your computer. 1 Click...
...hard drive. You will need the Product Key (or Product ID) number to access documentation or reinstall drivers. If you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD that Dell provides as a modem) Using the Resource See the main menu on the screen. 12 Sys t ...for the devices shipped with your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to make selections appropriate for devices (such as support tools. For more information, see the Dell-installed Microsoft® Windows® Setup Guide that came with your computer. 1 Click...