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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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... Microsoft® Windows® operating system • How to 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...reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics. 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 ...
... Microsoft® Windows® operating system • How to 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...reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics. 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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..., product specifications, and white papers • How to use the Drivers and Utilities CD 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® License Label These labels are you reinstall your operating...
..., product specifications, and white papers • How to use the Drivers and Utilities CD 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® License Label These labels are you reinstall your operating...
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... (Printer Port). The USB connectors fit only one way. Ensure that the Print to the computer (see "Setting Up a Printer" on page 92. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 38). TE S T T H E EL E CT R I S T U R N E D O N - RE I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I V E R - Ensure that the electrical outlet is ...port(s): setting is listed, right-click the printer icon. 5 Click Properties, and then click the Ports tab. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View ...
... (Printer Port). The USB connectors fit only one way. Ensure that the Print to the computer (see "Setting Up a Printer" on page 92. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 38). TE S T T H E EL E CT R I S T U R N E D O N - RE I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I V E R - Ensure that the electrical outlet is ...port(s): setting is listed, right-click the printer icon. 5 Click Properties, and then click the Ports tab. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View ...
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...the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust their settings. 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse. 2 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device... SETTINGS 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the touch pad to the computer.
...the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust their settings. 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse. 2 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device... SETTINGS 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the touch pad to the computer.
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...to eliminate distortion. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the disk or disc is inserted properly. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 17. See the setup diagram supplied with external speakers NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the... Windows volume setting. Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows Help and Support Center. If you have a problem with the speakers. If you have been listening to disable ...
...to eliminate distortion. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the disk or disc is inserted properly. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 17. See the setup diagram supplied with external speakers NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the... Windows volume setting. Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows Help and Support Center. If you have a problem with the speakers. If you have been listening to disable ...
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...or DVD NOTE: If you are planning to make an exact copy of the window, and click RecordNow Help or RecordNow Tutorial. A D J U S T...DVD/CD-RW combo drive. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. This ... audio files on the subwoofer. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C A L OU T L E T - Ensure that the headphone volume control is turned up and that the electrical outlet is not muted. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E EL E CT R I N T E R F E R E N C E - R U N T H E S P E A K ER S E L F - Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that have a DVD/CD-...
...or DVD NOTE: If you are planning to make an exact copy of the window, and click RecordNow Help or RecordNow Tutorial. A D J U S T...DVD/CD-RW combo drive. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. This ... audio files on the subwoofer. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C A L OU T L E T - Ensure that the headphone volume control is turned up and that the electrical outlet is not muted. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E EL E CT R I N T E R F E R E N C E - R U N T H E S P E A K ER S E L F - Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that have a DVD/CD-...
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...if you are of the infrastructure type. 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 Guides-Network User's Guides" category. An ad-hoc network does not use routers or ...pre-installed in the User's Guide for your computer) in order to connect to a network. If the software is located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Switch to Classic View. 2 Double-click Network Connections. 3...
...if you are of the infrastructure type. 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 Guides-Network User's Guides" category. An ad-hoc network does not use routers or ...pre-installed in the User's Guide for your computer) in order to connect to a network. If the software is located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Switch to Classic View. 2 Double-click Network Connections. 3...
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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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... Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 91 A driver is needed. Each device has its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to you with any device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you experience a problem...
... Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 91 A driver is needed. Each device has its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to you with any device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you experience a problem...
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... computer might prompt you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer after you installed the new driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and...
... computer might prompt you run the CD, it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer after you installed the new driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and...
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... So l vi n g Pro b l em s 93 For installation instructions, either see "Enabling the Infrared Sensor" on the driver information window to complete the installation. Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. ...8 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you must first enable the infrared sensor in...
... So l vi n g Pro b l em s 93 For installation instructions, either see "Enabling the Infrared Sensor" on the driver information window to complete the installation. Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. ...8 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you must first enable the infrared sensor in...
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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. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems ...
...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. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems ...
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... they are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to the operating state it was 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 hard drive. To reinstall Windows XP, you to load any required drivers. • Product Key (Product ...
... they are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to the operating state it was 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 hard drive. To reinstall Windows XP, you to load any required drivers. • Product Key (Product ...
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... default selections. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your computer (or accept the name provided) and click Next. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. NOTICE: Do not press any... this computer connect to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at the What's your computer's name window, enter a name for your selections. screen appears, select No, not at the Computer ...
... default selections. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your computer (or accept the name provided) and click Next. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. NOTICE: Do not press any... this computer connect to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at the What's your computer's name window, enter a name for your selections. screen appears, select No, not at the Computer ...
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... on page 18. If you can use an infrared device, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on ). In addition, any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for the computer and...the terms and conditions of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to restart your computer, press . Dell provides limited technical support for restoration of your computer. Support for purchase. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Press , and Yes to save the changes and exit ...
... on page 18. If you can use an infrared device, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on ). In addition, any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for the computer and...the terms and conditions of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to restart your computer, press . Dell provides limited technical support for restoration of your computer. Support for purchase. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Press , and Yes to save the changes and exit ...
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...finalizing your network 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, 40 turning ...setting up , 38 USB, 38 problems restore to floppy disk, 86 CD-RW drive stops writing, 65 160 Index See memory reinstalling 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...
...finalizing your network 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, 40 turning ...setting up , 38 USB, 38 problems restore to floppy disk, 86 CD-RW drive stops writing, 65 160 Index See memory reinstalling 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...
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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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.... 2. Click Inspiron Help. Dell Latitude User's Guide Windows XP Help and Support Center 1. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. Microsoft Windows 2000 Double-click the User's Guides icon on your computer. Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels...are located on your operating system. Upgrade information for devices (such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1. Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information l Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates l Reference - Click the topic that describes your call ...
.... 2. Click Inspiron Help. Dell Latitude User's Guide Windows XP Help and Support Center 1. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. Microsoft Windows 2000 Double-click the User's Guides icon on your computer. Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels...are located on your operating system. Upgrade information for devices (such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1. Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information l Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates l Reference - Click the topic that describes your call ...
Service Manual
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... cannot see the Windows desktop. When the boot device list appears, highlight Diagnostics and press . l If a failure is run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD. to retest the component that appear. Back to Contents Page Dell Diagnostics Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics When to...
... cannot see the Windows desktop. When the boot device list appears, highlight Diagnostics and press . l If a failure is run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD. to retest the component that appear. Back to Contents Page Dell Diagnostics Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics When to...