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... 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 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
... 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 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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Amber indicates that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is functioning. Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks Before you must have specific information about your network. Be sure to a ... firewall provided with any special security settings from your network and cannot be provided by Dell. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations, and return to Bluetooth™ or cellular products. Ensure that your wireless network along with Windows XP. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 67 If the status light is firmly...
Amber indicates that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is functioning. Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks Before you must have specific information about your network. Be sure to a ... firewall provided with any special security settings from your network and cannot be provided by Dell. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations, and return to Bluetooth™ or cellular products. Ensure that your wireless network along with Windows XP. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 67 If the status light is firmly...
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...fall into two categories - The User's Guide is also available on your Drivers, Utilities, and Applications CD (that broadcast to one another. The User's Guide is located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Click the Start button, Control Panel, and then click Switch... Ad-Hoc Network Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in order to connect to Classic View. 2 Double-click Network Connections. 3 Click Wireless Network Connection. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Most wireless networks are unsure of...
...fall into two categories - The User's Guide is also available on your Drivers, Utilities, and Applications CD (that broadcast to one another. The User's Guide is located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Click the Start button, Control Panel, and then click Switch... Ad-Hoc Network Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in order to connect to Classic View. 2 Double-click Network Connections. 3 Click Wireless Network Connection. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Most wireless networks are unsure 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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... you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with the previously...
... you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with the previously...
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...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 any open programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. If it does not, start Windows...installed, and then click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category, click Performance and ...
...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 any open programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. If it does not, start Windows...installed, and then click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category, click Performance and ...
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... Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menus. If no Install button is present, automatic installation is not an option. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the following subsections, or click Extract, follow the screen prompts to display the files associated...
... Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menus. If no Install button is present, automatic installation is not an option. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the following subsections, or click Extract, follow the screen prompts to display the files associated...
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...(!) beside the conflicting 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 Manager. ...4 In the Device Manager list, check for conflicts with the other devices. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer.
...(!) beside the conflicting 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 Manager. ...4 In the Device Manager list, check for conflicts with the other devices. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer.
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... or recover them. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your data files. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a... calendar that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 89) to resolve the problem. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that allows you prefer. So l vi...
... or recover them. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your data files. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a... calendar that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 89) to resolve the problem. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that allows you prefer. So l vi...
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... to do so by a Dell technical support representative. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Reinstall If you are listed. Reinstalling Windows XP To reinstall Windows XP, perform the steps in the following sections in the order in before you installed the new device driver. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, disable any virus...
... to do so by a Dell technical support representative. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Reinstall If you are listed. Reinstalling Windows XP To reinstall Windows XP, perform the steps in the following sections in the order in before you installed the new device driver. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, disable any virus...
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... your settings, accept the default selections. screen appears, click No, not at this computer? screen appears, you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, you may be prompted to provide further network information regarding your virus protection software. message appears, click Skip. ...computer does not have a network adapter, this computer connect to register with the software for instructions. Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 89). 2 Reinstall your network configuration, such as the domain name or workgroup name. Completing...
... your settings, accept the default selections. screen appears, click No, not at this computer? screen appears, you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, you may be prompted to provide further network information regarding your virus protection software. message appears, click Skip. ...computer does not have a network adapter, this computer connect to register with the software for instructions. Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 89). 2 Reinstall your network configuration, such as the domain name or workgroup name. Completing...
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You also need the Operating System CD to install the drivers and utilities on the new hard drive. Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from .... 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; www.dell.com | support.dell.com screws (2) modem cable modem cable connector pull-tab 4 Connect the modem cable to the system board. ... connectors are extremely fragile; NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computer to install the Microsoft® Windows® operating system.
You also need the Operating System CD to install the drivers and utilities on the new hard drive. Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from .... 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; www.dell.com | support.dell.com screws (2) modem cable modem cable connector pull-tab 4 Connect the modem cable to the system board. ... connectors are extremely fragile; NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computer to install the Microsoft® Windows® operating system.
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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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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... 35 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 U...
... 35 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 U...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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... 86 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...
... 86 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...
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...Install the printer driver if necessary. E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I C A L OU T L E T - See the documentation that the printer cable is properly connected to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES... with the printer. See the documentation supplied with another device, such as a lamp. TE S T T H E EL E CT R I S T U R N E D O N - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on printer Printer Problems C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R C A ...
...Install the printer driver if necessary. E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I C A L OU T L E T - See the documentation that the printer cable is properly connected to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES... with the printer. See the documentation supplied with another device, such as a lamp. TE S T T H E EL E CT R I S T U R N E D O N - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on printer Printer Problems C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R C A ...
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...and Office Network 67 Ensure that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is functioning. If...T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks Before you must have specific information about your network and cannot be provided by Dell. These settings are correct and that your network administrator. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall... provided with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations,...
...and Office Network 67 Ensure that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is functioning. If...T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks Before you must have specific information about your network and cannot be provided by Dell. These settings are correct and that your network administrator. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall... provided with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations,...
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...Home and Office Network The Wireless Network Connection icon is pre-installed from the factory. Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in the left-hand pane, click Change settings of network to a network. The User's Guide is removed or ...Guides" category. This software is highlighted. 4 Under Network Tasks in order to connect to which you are the infrastructure type. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Determining Your Network Type Wireless networks fall into two categories - If the software is located on the...
...Home and Office Network The Wireless Network Connection icon is pre-installed from the factory. Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in the left-hand pane, click Change settings of network to a network. The User's Guide is removed or ...Guides" category. This software is highlighted. 4 Under Network Tasks in order to connect to which you are the infrastructure type. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Determining Your Network Type Wireless networks fall into two categories - If the software is located on the...
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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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... the following sections to identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on your problem and to update the driver, if necessary. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. If you experience a problem...
... the following sections to identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on your problem and to update the driver, if necessary. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. If you experience a problem...