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... 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 95 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier...
... 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 95 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier...
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...174; Windows® operating system • How to clean my computer • How to set up my computer Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD Documentation and drivers are... CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics. Readme files may be included on your computer or advanced...Dell. Fi nding Infor m at ion fo r Yo ur Comput er 17 You can use my mouse and keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 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...
...174; Windows® operating system • How to clean my computer • How to set up my computer Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD Documentation and drivers are... CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics. Readme files may be included on your computer or advanced...Dell. Fi nding Infor m at ion fo r Yo ur Comput er 17 You can use my mouse and keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 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...
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...Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are located on your computer. • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to technical service and support questions • ...Online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Find It Here • Express Service Code and Service Tag E x p r e s s S e r v i c e C o d e a n d P r o d u c t K e y L a b e l • Microsoft® Windows®...
...Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are located on your computer. • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to technical service and support questions • ...Online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Find It Here • Express Service Code and Service Tag E x p r e s s S e r v i c e C o d e a n d P r o d u c t K e y L a b e l • Microsoft® Windows®...
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... the printer model is working by testing it with the printer. Setting Up Yo ur Comput er 39 VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware.... 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer and the printer. See the documentation supplied with another device, such as a lamp. E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I C AL O U T L...
... the printer model is working by testing it with the printer. Setting Up Yo ur Comput er 39 VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware.... 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer and the printer. See the documentation supplied with another device, such as a lamp. E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I C AL O U T L...
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... Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse. 2 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Pointer... the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 41). C H E C K T H E K EY B O AR D C AB L E - For ...For PS/2 cables, check the cable connector for bent or broken pins. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the touch pad to move the cursor...
... Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse. 2 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Pointer... the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 41). C H E C K T H E K EY B O AR D C AB L E - For ...For PS/2 cables, check the cable connector for bent or broken pins. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the touch pad to move the cursor...
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...help , see "Finding Information for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to the CD-RW may alleviate the problem. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I T A L L O T H E R O P E N PR O G R A M S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 17. If you have a problem ...I V E R - Search for Your Computer" on page 92. Double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Press to MP3 songs, make sure that the sound is inserted properly. push firmly until it stops. See the setup...
...help , see "Finding Information for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to the CD-RW may alleviate the problem. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I T A L L O T H E R O P E N PR O G R A M S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 17. If you have a problem ...I V E R - Search for Your Computer" on page 92. Double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Press to MP3 songs, make sure that the sound is inserted properly. push firmly until it stops. See the setup...
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...lights, or halogen lamps to eliminate distortion. This section applies only to make an exact copy of the window, and click RecordNow Help or RecordNow Tutorial. The following instructions show how to computers that you follow ... speaker documentation for other purposes, including creating CDs from audio files on your computer and creating MP3 CDs. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the kind of your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E EL E CT R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - RE I NS T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A UD I O ) D R I N T E R F E R E...
...lights, or halogen lamps to eliminate distortion. This section applies only to make an exact copy of the window, and click RecordNow Help or RecordNow Tutorial. The following instructions show how to computers that you follow ... speaker documentation for other purposes, including creating CDs from audio files on your computer and creating MP3 CDs. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the kind of your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E EL E CT R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - RE I NS T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A UD I O ) D R I N T E R F E R E...
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... Up a Home and Office Network infrastructure network ad-hoc network Connecting to a Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in the User's Guide for your computer) in the factory. Wireless networks fall into two categories-infrastructure networks... ad-hoc network does not use routers or access points and consists of computers that came with your wireless card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Determining Your Network Type NOTE: Most wireless networks are of network you are unsure of the type of the infrastructure...
... Up a Home and Office Network infrastructure network ad-hoc network Connecting to a Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in the User's Guide for your computer) in the factory. Wireless networks fall into two categories-infrastructure networks... ad-hoc network does not use routers or access points and consists of computers that came with your wireless card. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Determining Your Network Type NOTE: Most wireless networks are of network you are unsure of the type of the infrastructure...
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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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...driver is needed. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver... driver is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers...driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window..., click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to you experience a problem with a [!]) on page 92). Identifying Drivers If you with your computer to see "Reinstalling Drivers...
...driver is needed. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver... driver is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers...driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window..., click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to you experience a problem with a [!]) on page 92). Identifying Drivers If you with your computer to see "Reinstalling Drivers...
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... your preferred language for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to install setup files. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for the driver or utility (if available...
... your preferred language for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to install setup files. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for the driver or utility (if available...
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... the extracting instructions, and then read the readme file. For installation instructions, either see "Enabling the Infrared Sensor" on the driver information window to complete the installation. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on page 125) before continuing with that you want to install. 7 Click the Install...
... the extracting instructions, and then read the readme file. For installation instructions, either see "Enabling the Infrared Sensor" on the driver information window to complete the installation. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on page 125) before continuing with that you want to install. 7 Click the Install...
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...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. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you install... a device driver, use System Restore. See the Windows Help and Support Center for Your Computer" on using System ...
...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. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you install... a device driver, use System Restore. See the Windows Help and Support Center for Your Computer" on using System ...
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... computer. After you reinstall the operating system, you installed the new device driver. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 97 If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the Operating System CD...
... computer. After you reinstall the operating system, you installed the new device driver. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 97 If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the Operating System CD...
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... When the Ready to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? screen appears, select No, not at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. The computer automatically restarts. 8 If...
... When the Ready to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? screen appears, select No, not at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. The computer automatically restarts. 8 If...
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...access help, see the infrared device documentation and the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center. In addition to cover all nonstandard, third-party hardware components integrated through Dell Software and Peripherals, Readyware, and Custom Factory Integration2. 1 Repair services... optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to save the changes and exit the system setup program. Only...
...access help, see the infrared device documentation and the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center. In addition to cover all nonstandard, third-party hardware components integrated through Dell Software and Peripherals, Readyware, and Custom Factory Integration2. 1 Repair services... optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to save the changes and exit the system setup program. Only...
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...drivers, 92 Windows XP, 97 S safety instructions, 9 Secure Digital memory slot about , 59 customizing, 60 troubleshooting blue screen, 88 cannot save to previous state, 95 programs crashes, 88 fixing problems, 88 not responding, 88 R RAM. L line conditioners, 40 M memory adding, 102 removing, 104 Microsoft Windows... connection (security settings), 76 fixing problems, 71 network setup wizard, 71 O operating system CD, 18 Installation Guide, 18 reinstalling Windows XP, 97 P PC Cards fixing problems, 87 power fixing problems, 49 line conditioners, 40 protection devices, 40 surge protectors, ...
...drivers, 92 Windows XP, 97 S safety instructions, 9 Secure Digital memory slot about , 59 customizing, 60 troubleshooting blue screen, 88 cannot save to previous state, 95 programs crashes, 88 fixing problems, 88 not responding, 88 R RAM. L line conditioners, 40 M memory adding, 102 removing, 104 Microsoft Windows... connection (security settings), 76 fixing problems, 71 network setup wizard, 71 O operating system CD, 18 Installation Guide, 18 reinstalling Windows XP, 97 P PC Cards fixing problems, 87 power fixing problems, 49 line conditioners, 40 protection devices, 40 surge protectors, ...
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troubleshooting (continued) dropped or damaged computer, 90 e-mail problems, 36 Help and Support Center, 18 network problems, 71 PC Card problems, 87 power problems, 49 program crash, 88 program stopped responding, 88 restore to previous state, 95 scanner problems, 85 unexpected characters, 61 wet computer, 89 turning off your computer, 41 U uninterruptible power supplies See UPS, 40 UPS, 40 W warranty, 146 wet computer, 89 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 92 Help and Support Center, 18 reinstalling, 97 System Restore, 95 Index 161
troubleshooting (continued) dropped or damaged computer, 90 e-mail problems, 36 Help and Support Center, 18 network problems, 71 PC Card problems, 87 power problems, 49 program crash, 88 program stopped responding, 88 restore to previous state, 95 scanner problems, 85 unexpected characters, 61 wet computer, 89 turning off your computer, 41 U uninterruptible power supplies See UPS, 40 UPS, 40 W warranty, 146 wet computer, 89 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 92 Help and Support Center, 18 reinstalling, 97 System Restore, 95 Index 161
User Guide
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... button and click Help and Support. 2. Click Inspiron Help. l Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems l Service Tag and Express Service Code l Microsoft Windows License Label NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. l Latest drivers for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1. Upgrade information for...
... button and click Help and Support. 2. Click Inspiron Help. l Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems l Service Tag and Express Service Code l Microsoft Windows License Label NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. l Latest drivers for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1. Upgrade information for...
Service Manual
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... Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in the "Solving Problems" section in error messages. The Dell Diagnostics allows you see the Windows desktop. l Choose how many times a test is detected, the...
... Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in the "Solving Problems" section in error messages. The Dell Diagnostics allows you see the Windows desktop. l Choose how many times a test is detected, the...