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... messages appear 88 Resolving Other Technical Problems 89 If Your Computer Gets Wet 89 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 90 Drivers 90 What Is a Driver 91 Identifying Drivers 91 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 92 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 94 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 95 Creating a Restore Point...
... messages appear 88 Resolving Other Technical Problems 89 If Your Computer Gets Wet 89 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 90 Drivers 90 What Is a Driver 91 Identifying Drivers 91 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 92 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 94 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 95 Creating a Restore Point...
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...; Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help. Setup Diagram See the setup diagram that was shipped with your computer. • Tips on using the Microsoft® Windows® operating system ...clean my computer • How to use the CD to set up my computer Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD Documentation and drivers are you looking for? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for experienced users or technicians. Fi nding Infor m at ion fo r Yo ur Comput er ...
...; Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Dell Inspiron Help. Setup Diagram See the setup diagram that was shipped with your computer. • Tips on using the Microsoft® Windows® operating system ...clean my computer • How to use the CD to set up my computer Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD Documentation and drivers are you looking for? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for experienced users or technicians. Fi nding Infor m at ion fo r Yo ur Comput er ...
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... Operating System CD After you looking for your operating system is located on your computer. • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with other users... icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your computer. Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - The product key for ? www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are located on your computer. 18 F i n d i n g I n f o r ma t i o n f o r...
... Operating System CD After you looking for your operating system is located on your computer. • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with other users... icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your computer. Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - The product key for ? www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are located on your computer. 18 F i n d i n g I n f o r ma t i o n f o r...
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...printer cable at the same time you purchased your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer ...manufacturer for technical assistance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to your computer, the cable may not...
...printer cable at the same time you purchased your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer ...manufacturer for technical assistance. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to your computer, the cable may not...
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E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I V E R - Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is properly connected to the USB connectors on page 92. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer and the printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the computer (see "Setting Up a Printer" on printer Printer Problems C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I C AL O U T L E T - ...
E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I V E R - Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is properly connected to the USB connectors on page 92. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer and the printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the computer (see "Setting Up a Printer" on printer Printer Problems C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I C AL O U T L E T - ...
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...EY B O AR D C AB L E - If you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the touch pad to the computer. Firmly reconnect the cable. C H E C K ...H E C K T H E T O U C H P AD 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 41). Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it for damage. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 41). Disconnect the mouse cable and check it for damage. Shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on the...
...EY B O AR D C AB L E - If you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the touch pad to the computer. Firmly reconnect the cable. C H E C K ...H E C K T H E T O U C H P AD 1 Turn off the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 41). Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it for damage. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 41). Disconnect the mouse cable and check it for damage. Shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on the...
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... tray 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off . R W - Exiting all other open programs before writing to disable (mute) or reenable the integrated speakers. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I N G T O A C D - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 17. If the CD-RW drive stops writing D I S A B L E S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - C H A N G E T H E W R I T A L L O T H E R O P E N PR O G R A M S - Press to the CD-RW may alleviate the problem. If you have...
... tray 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off . R W - Exiting all other open programs before writing to disable (mute) or reenable the integrated speakers. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I N G T O A C D - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 17. If the CD-RW drive stops writing D I S A B L E S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - C H A N G E T H E W R I T A L L O T H E R O P E N PR O G R A M S - Press to the CD-RW may alleviate the problem. If you have...
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...audio files on your computer. Ensure that the sound is not muted. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. This section applies only to copy. 3 Click Exact Copy. 66 U s i n g C D s , D V D s , a n d O t h e r M u l t i m e d i a Open Sonic ... N T H E S P E A K ER S E L F - Double-click the speaker icon in the upper-right corner of your screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E EL E CT R I V E R - The following instructions show how to Copy a CD or DVD NOTE: If you...
...audio files on your computer. Ensure that the sound is not muted. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. This section applies only to copy. 3 Click Exact Copy. 66 U s i n g C D s , D V D s , a n d O t h e r M u l t i m e d i a Open Sonic ... N T H E S P E A K ER S E L F - Double-click the speaker icon in the upper-right corner of your screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E EL E CT R I V E R - The following instructions show how to Copy a CD or DVD NOTE: If you...
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...on your Drivers and Utilities CD (that broadcast to one another. Consult your network administrator if you are unsure of the type of network you are of computers that came with your wireless card. The User's Guide is located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com....infrastructure network ad-hoc network Connecting to a Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in the factory. The Wireless Network Connection icon is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions listed in the User's Guide for your ...
...on your Drivers and Utilities CD (that broadcast to one another. Consult your network administrator if you are unsure of the type of network you are of computers that came with your wireless card. The User's Guide is located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com....infrastructure network ad-hoc network Connecting to a Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in the factory. The Wireless Network Connection icon is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions listed in the User's Guide for your ...
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.... 3 From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select your wireless software before continuing. Download and install the latest version of your wireless driver software from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 4 From the Data encryption drop-down menu, select your data encryption type (as provided by the network administrator). 5 If your...
.... 3 From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select your wireless software before continuing. Download and install the latest version of your wireless driver software from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 4 From the Data encryption drop-down menu, select your data encryption type (as provided by the network administrator). 5 If your...
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8 SECTION 8 Solving Problems 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 Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
8 SECTION 8 Solving Problems 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 Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
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...Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you are not on the device icon. A driver is needed. Ensure that only its own set of your operating system. You may need to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 92). Each device has its driver recognizes. Identifying Drivers If you with required drivers..., click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device, identify whether the driver is the source of specialized commands that you : • Upgrade your operating system. • ...
...Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you are not on the device icon. A driver is needed. Ensure that only its own set of your operating system. You may need to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 92). Each device has its driver recognizes. Identifying Drivers If you with required drivers..., click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device, identify whether the driver is the source of specialized commands that you : • Upgrade your operating system. • ...
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... not, start Windows Explorer, click your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. A welcome screen appears. 92 So l vi n g Pro b l em s In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then... return your preferred language for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your CD drive directory to display...
... not, start Windows Explorer, click your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. A welcome screen appears. 92 So l vi n g Pro b l em s In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then... return your preferred language for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your CD drive directory to display...
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...read the readme file. If instructed to navigate to display information about the driver or utility that driver. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you can also detect other drivers and utilities. If no Install button is present, automatic installation is not ...location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to 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. 5 After the CD completes the hardware scan, ...
...read the readme file. If instructed to navigate to display information about the driver or utility that driver. Manually Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: If you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you can also detect other drivers and utilities. If no Install button is present, automatic installation is not ...location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to 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. 5 After the CD completes the hardware scan, ...
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... Restore. 2 Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 92) to resolve the problem. NOTICE: Before you install a device driver, use System Restore. If that allows you want to see "Finding Information for information on page...
... Restore. 2 Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 92) to resolve the problem. NOTICE: Before you install a device driver, use System Restore. If that allows you want to see "Finding Information for information on page...
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... in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of your computer. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. See "Using Windows XP Device...
... in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of your computer. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. See "Using Windows XP Device...
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... computer (or accept the name provided) and click Next. The computer automatically restarts. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your selections. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 99 8 If you can enter up to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 ...Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? If you are prompted to the Internet? NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to ...
... computer (or accept the name provided) and click Next. The computer automatically restarts. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your selections. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 99 8 If you can enter up to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 ...Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? If you are prompted to the Internet? NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to ...
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... well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to an infrared device. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of your computer, press . In addition to the terms and conditions of the software...
... well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to an infrared device. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of your computer, press . In addition to the terms and conditions of the software...
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... blank CD-Rs and CDRWs, 67 crashes, 88 D damaged computer testing, 90 Dell Inspiron Help file, 17 Dell Support website, 18 documentation, 17 Dell Inspiron Help file, 17 finding, 17 online, 18 setting up your computer, 17 drivers about, 91 identifying, 91 reinstalling, 92 Drivers and Utilities CD, 92 drives fixing problems, 86 E e-mail fixing problems, 36...
... blank CD-Rs and CDRWs, 67 crashes, 88 D damaged computer testing, 90 Dell Inspiron Help file, 17 Dell Support website, 18 documentation, 17 Dell Inspiron Help file, 17 finding, 17 online, 18 setting up your computer, 17 drivers about, 91 identifying, 91 reinstalling, 92 Drivers and Utilities CD, 92 drives fixing problems, 86 E e-mail fixing problems, 36...
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See memory reinstalling drivers, 92 Windows XP, 97 S safety instructions, 9 Secure Digital memory slot about, 28 setting up your computer, 17 shutting down your computer, 41 software fixing problems, ...
See memory reinstalling drivers, 92 Windows XP, 97 S safety instructions, 9 Secure Digital memory slot about, 28 setting up your computer, 17 shutting down your computer, 41 software fixing problems, ...