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... follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. 6 Click the appropriate option under How do you want to select one, click Choose from a list of connection to select, contact your ISP to complete the setup. Modem and Internet Connection Problems NOTICE: Connect the modem to... company or network administrator for a dial tone. If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "Modem and Internet Connection Problems." Do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you do not know which type of Internet service ...
... follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. 6 Click the appropriate option under How do you want to select one, click Choose from a list of connection to select, contact your ISP to complete the setup. Modem and Internet Connection Problems NOTICE: Connect the modem to... company or network administrator for a dial tone. If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "Modem and Internet Connection Problems." Do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you do not know which type of Internet service ...
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... that the original disc is not muted. Double-click the speaker icon in your screen. To access the help file for and remove viruses. Insert a bootable disk and... E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - CD or DVD Problems If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray 1 Ensure that the sound is defective. Click the Start button and click My...is blinking, indicating normal operation. TR Y A N O T HE R DI S C - www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD drives. If the drive is shut ...
... that the original disc is not muted. Double-click the speaker icon in your screen. To access the help file for and remove viruses. Insert a bootable disk and... E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - CD or DVD Problems If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray 1 Ensure that the sound is defective. Click the Start button and click My...is blinking, indicating normal operation. TR Y A N O T HE R DI S C - www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD drives. If the drive is shut ...
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... J U S T T H E W I O N S - Ensure that the volume is not muted. T E S T - NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen. C H A N G E T H E W R I C A L O U T L E T - Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to disable (mute) or reenable the ...R E T H A T T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - Ensure that the headphone volume control is turned up and that you have a problem with another device, such as a lamp. Some speaker systems have been listening to MP3 songs, make sure that the sound is turned up . A D J U S T T H E W I T A L L O T...
... J U S T T H E W I O N S - Ensure that the volume is not muted. T E S T - NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen. C H A N G E T H E W R I C A L O U T L E T - Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to disable (mute) or reenable the ...R E T H A T T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - Ensure that the headphone volume control is turned up and that you have a problem with another device, such as a lamp. Some speaker systems have been listening to MP3 songs, make sure that the sound is turned up . A D J U S T T H E W I T A L L O T...
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... 5 Follow the instructions on the computer and the network wall jack. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 67 Network Problems C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Try to log on to the connector on the screen. If the status light is firmly connected to the network again. Ensure that your network settings are unique to the Internet...special security settings from your network administrator. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to your network and cannot be provided by Dell. RE S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R -
... 5 Follow the instructions on the computer and the network wall jack. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 67 Network Problems C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Try to log on to the connector on the screen. If the status light is firmly connected to the network again. Ensure that your network settings are unique to the Internet...special security settings from your network administrator. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to your network and cannot be provided by Dell. RE S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R -
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... system is too large to fit on the screen. N O N - A floppy disk is... in the floppy drive. Error Messages If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions shown on the disk, or the disk is in filenames. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D... E M D I S K O R D I A - Remove the floppy disk and restart the computer. 80 So l vi n g Pro b l em s www.dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing Help TO A C C E S S THE TEL L ME H OW H E LP F IL E - 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support...
... system is too large to fit on the screen. N O N - A floppy disk is... in the floppy drive. Error Messages If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions shown on the disk, or the disk is in filenames. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D... E M D I S K O R D I A - Remove the floppy disk and restart the computer. 80 So l vi n g Pro b l em s www.dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing Help TO A C C E S S THE TEL L ME H OW H E LP F IL E - 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support...
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... V I C E I N G S Y S T E M N O T F O U N D - Video and Display Problems If the display is on, your computer. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - NOTE: If you are trying to your power management settings may be depleted. Contact Dell (see page 126). Insert a disk into the drive and try again. Try pressing any key...Remove and follow the prompts on the computer. L I R E D . NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. If you want to turn on the screen. 6 See the program documentation for installation instructions. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 81 Remove and then reinstall the program....
... V I C E I N G S Y S T E M N O T F O U N D - Video and Display Problems If the display is on, your computer. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - NOTE: If you are trying to your power management settings may be depleted. Contact Dell (see page 126). Insert a disk into the drive and try again. Try pressing any key...Remove and follow the prompts on the computer. L I R E D . NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. If you want to turn on the screen. 6 See the program documentation for installation instructions. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 81 Remove and then reinstall the program....
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...O C K T H E S C A N N E R - So l vi n g Pro b l em s 83 See the scanner documentation for Color quality and Screen resolution. Contact Dell (see page 80. Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. S E E " E R R O R M E S S A G E S " -... Ensure that the scanner is turned on the computer and the monitor, and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Scanner Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R C A B L E C ...
...O C K T H E S C A N N E R - So l vi n g Pro b l em s 83 See the scanner documentation for Color quality and Screen resolution. Contact Dell (see page 80. Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. S E E " E R R O R M E S S A G E S " -... Ensure that the scanner is turned on the computer and the monitor, and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Scanner Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R C A B L E C ...
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...Dell Support website and your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 89 Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System. 4 In the System Properties screen... or install a new driver. If you experience a problem with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. You may need to see if any...
...Dell Support website and your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 89 Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System. 4 In the System Properties screen... or install a new driver. If you experience a problem with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. You may need to see if any...
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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. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. A welcome screen... appears. 90 So l vi n g Pro b l em s If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel...
...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. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. A welcome screen... appears. 90 So l vi n g Pro b l em s If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel...
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... vi n g Pro b l em s 93 System Restore does not monitor your data files. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver, use System Restore. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. NOTICE: Before you ... you want to restore your computer. See the Help and Support Center for information on the screen. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that you prefer. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you to see and select restore points. Using System Restore The...
... vi n g Pro b l em s 93 System Restore does not monitor your data files. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver, use System Restore. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. NOTICE: Before you ... you want to restore your computer. See the Help and Support Center for information on the screen. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that you prefer. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you to see and select restore points. Using System Restore The...
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... The options can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. See the documentation that might run after the DELL™ logo appears. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you insert the CD. 3 Shut..., and then shut down (see page 89) to boot from CD message appears on the screen, press any program or utility that came with the previously installed version. Reinstalling Windows XP To...sections in the order in which they are reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, use System Restore (see page 93) to return your computer before...
... The options can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. See the documentation that might run after the DELL™ logo appears. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you insert the CD. 3 Shut..., and then shut down (see page 89) to boot from CD message appears on the screen, press any program or utility that came with the previously installed version. Reinstalling Windows XP To...sections in the order in which they are reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, use System Restore (see page 93) to return your computer before...
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...40 software fixing problems, 86 reinstalling software, 89 speakers description, 21 system view, 21 specifications, 114 surge protectors, 39 S-video TV-out connector description, 27 system view, 27 System Restore, 93 system setup program commonly used options, 122 purpose, 121 screens, 121 viewing... conflicts, 92 dropped or damaged computer, 88 e-mail problems, 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 ...
...40 software fixing problems, 86 reinstalling software, 89 speakers description, 21 system view, 21 specifications, 114 surge protectors, 39 S-video TV-out connector description, 27 system view, 27 System Restore, 93 system setup program commonly used options, 122 purpose, 121 screens, 121 viewing... conflicts, 92 dropped or damaged computer, 88 e-mail problems, 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 ...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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...Click the appropriate option under How do not have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the screen to complete the setup. If you do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs...up my connection manually, continue to step 6. If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "Modem and Internet Connection Problems." Otherwise, follow the instructions on your desktop or if you want ...service status, or try connecting again later. 34 Setting Up Yo ur Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a different...
...Click the appropriate option under How do not have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the screen to complete the setup. If you do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs...up my connection manually, continue to step 6. If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "Modem and Internet Connection Problems." Otherwise, follow the instructions on your desktop or if you want ...service status, or try connecting again later. 34 Setting Up Yo ur Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a different...
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... Computer and click Next. 4 On the Do you can transfer the data to the new computer over a network connection, or you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I N T E R N E T - E-Mail Problems E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I will use the wizard from the Windows XP CD ...and click Next. 5 When the Now go to your old or source computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Click Properties, click the Diagnostics tab, and then...
... Computer and click Next. 4 On the Do you can transfer the data to the new computer over a network connection, or you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I N T E R N E T - E-Mail Problems E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I will use the wizard from the Windows XP CD ...and click Next. 5 When the Now go to your old or source computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Click Properties, click the Diagnostics tab, and then...
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CD or DVD Problems If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding .... Search for the keyword standby in the lower-right corner of the drive; www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using CDs and DVDs For information about using CDs and DVDs in your computer,... at the front of your antivirus software to eliminate the possibility that the computer is not muted. This noise does not indicate a defect with your screen. A D J U S T T H E W I S C - To access the help , see page 80. E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I S C . TR Y A N O T HE R D ...
CD or DVD Problems If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding .... Search for the keyword standby in the lower-right corner of the drive; www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using CDs and DVDs For information about using CDs and DVDs in your computer,... at the front of your antivirus software to eliminate the possibility that the computer is not muted. This noise does not indicate a defect with your screen. A D J U S T T H E W I S C - To access the help , see page 80. E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I S C . TR Y A N O T HE R D ...
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... writing to disable (mute) or reenable the integrated speakers. Double-click the speaker icon in the lowerright corner of your screen. Press to the CD-RW or DVD+RW may alleviate the problem. RE I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - If you have been listening to check for interference. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Adjust...
... writing to disable (mute) or reenable the integrated speakers. Double-click the speaker icon in the lowerright corner of your screen. Press to the CD-RW or DVD+RW may alleviate the problem. RE I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - If you have been listening to check for interference. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Adjust...
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... replacing the network cable. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 67 Verify that your network. Try to log on the screen. Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks Before you must have specific information about your network settings are unique to the network again... integrated firewall provided with any special security settings from your network and cannot be provided by Dell. Network Problems C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - RE S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R - 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for creating a network.
... replacing the network cable. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 67 Verify that your network. Try to log on the screen. Connecting to Wireless Local Area Networks Before you must have specific information about your network settings are unique to the network again... integrated firewall provided with any special security settings from your network and cannot be provided by Dell. Network Problems C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - RE S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R - 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for creating a network.
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...file to a different disk or use these characters in the floppy drive. The operating system is too full. S Y S T E M D I S K O R D I A - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing Help TO A C C E S S THE TEL L ME H OW H E LP F IL E - 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User ... is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions shown on the disk, or the disk is trying to boot to fit on the screen. Error Messages If the message is in filenames. TO A C C E S S HE LP IN WI ND O W...
...file to a different disk or use these characters in the floppy drive. The operating system is too full. S Y S T E M D I S K O R D I A - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing Help TO A C C E S S THE TEL L ME H OW H E LP F IL E - 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User ... is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions shown on the disk, or the disk is trying to boot to fit on the screen. Error Messages If the message is in filenames. TO A C C E S S HE LP IN WI ND O W...
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...; If the light is off, press the power button. • If the light is on the screen. 6 See the program documentation for installation instructions. EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND T R Y A GA I B L E . Contact Dell (see page 126). Video and Display Problems If the display is blank NOTE: If you attach an external monitor to open . X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N - Insert...
...; If the light is off, press the power button. • If the light is on the screen. 6 See the program documentation for installation instructions. EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND T R Y A GA I B L E . Contact Dell (see page 126). Video and Display Problems If the display is blank NOTE: If you attach an external monitor to open . X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N - Insert...
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...to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for instructions. RE I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N - Scanner Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - Ensure that the scanner power cable is firmly connected... that the scanner cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the computer. 2 Turn on . See the scanner documentation for Color quality and Screen resolution. Contact Dell (see page 80. Ensure that the scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button. U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - C H E C K T H ...
...to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for instructions. RE I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N - Scanner Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - Ensure that the scanner power cable is firmly connected... that the scanner cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the computer. 2 Turn on . See the scanner documentation for Color quality and Screen resolution. Contact Dell (see page 80. Ensure that the scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button. U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - C H E C K T H ...