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... Your Computer 73 Resolving Other Technical Problems 73 Drivers 74 What Is a Driver 74 Identifying Drivers 74 Reinstalling Drivers 75 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 76 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 77 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore 78 Creating a Restore Point... State . . . . . 80 Undoing the Last System Restore 81 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 81 Before You Reinstall 81 Reinstalling Windows XP 81 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 84 3 Adding and Replacing Parts Palm Rests 86 Display Cover 87 Hard Drive 88...
... Your Computer 73 Resolving Other Technical Problems 73 Drivers 74 What Is a Driver 74 Identifying Drivers 74 Reinstalling Drivers 75 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 76 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 77 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore 78 Creating a Restore Point... State . . . . . 80 Undoing the Last System Restore 81 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 81 Before You Reinstall 81 Reinstalling Windows XP 81 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 84 3 Adding and Replacing Parts Palm Rests 86 Display Cover 87 Hard Drive 88...
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... the computer is turned on the computer. Connecting a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one way. screws (2) parallel connector on computer connector on printer parallel printer cable clips (2) notches (2) 4 Turn on the... cable to the USB connector on the computer and the printer. See the documentation that came with your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary.
... the computer is turned on the computer. Connecting a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one way. screws (2) parallel connector on computer connector on printer parallel printer cable clips (2) notches (2) 4 Turn on the... cable to the USB connector on the computer and the printer. See the documentation that came with your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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...to Slow IR, refer to the documentation that you repeat steps 1 through 5 to change the setting to Fast IR or Slow IR. Dell recommends that came with the device or contact the infrared device manufacturer. HINT: If the infrared device cannot communicate with your computer. Enabling ...the system setup program: a Turn on the screen while the infrared sensor driver is being installed. 8 At the end of the installation process, click Yes to access help, see the infrared device documentation and the Windows XP Help and Support Center (to restart the computer. If you are ...
...to Slow IR, refer to the documentation that you repeat steps 1 through 5 to change the setting to Fast IR or Slow IR. Dell recommends that came with the device or contact the infrared device manufacturer. HINT: If the infrared device cannot communicate with your computer. Enabling ...the system setup program: a Turn on the screen while the infrared sensor driver is being installed. 8 At the end of the installation process, click Yes to access help, see the infrared device documentation and the Windows XP Help and Support Center (to restart the computer. If you are ...
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... Card Problems Network Problems General Program Problems E-Mail Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft®...
... Card Problems Network Problems General Program Problems E-Mail Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft®...
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... your problem and to update the driver, if necessary. Each device has its driver recognizes. Many drivers such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category, click Performance... driver or install a new driver. 74 So l vi n g Pro b l em s If you may need to install drivers if: • You upgrade your operating system. • You reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. All devices require a driver program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Drivers ...
... your problem and to update the driver, if necessary. Each device has its driver recognizes. Many drivers such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category, click Performance... driver or install a new driver. 74 So l vi n g Pro b l em s If you may need to install drivers if: • You upgrade your operating system. • You reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. All devices require a driver program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Drivers ...
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... state it does not, start Microsoft Windows Explorer, click your CD drive directory to replace the driver with the previously installed version. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was in before you install or update a driver, use Device Driver Rollback: 1 Click the Start button...
... state it does not, start Microsoft Windows Explorer, click your CD drive directory to replace the driver with the previously installed version. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was in before you install or update a driver, use Device Driver Rollback: 1 Click the Start button...
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... the System Model, Operating System, and Topic pulldown menus. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: If you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 76 So l vi n g Pro b l em s Click OK, and follow the instructions on the driver information window to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer. 5 Click the link...
... the System Model, Operating System, and Topic pulldown menus. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: If you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices). 76 So l vi n g Pro b l em s Click OK, and follow the instructions on the driver information window to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer. 5 Click the link...
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... the conflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled. 5 Double-click any conflicting device listed to bring up the Properties window so that you can determine what needs to be reconfigured or removed from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click Next. 9 ...check for conflicts with the other devices. 6 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 7 Click the Driver tab and then click Update Driver. 8 Click Install from the Device Manager. 6 Resolve these conflicts before checking specific devices. 7 Double-click the malfunctioning ...
... the conflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled. 5 Double-click any conflicting device listed to bring up the Properties window so that you can determine what needs to be reconfigured or removed from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click Next. 9 ...check for conflicts with the other devices. 6 Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the driver. 7 Click the Driver tab and then click Update Driver. 8 Click Install from the Device Manager. 6 Resolve these conflicts before checking specific devices. 7 Double-click the malfunctioning ...
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... the reinstallation is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Reinstall If you installed the new device driver. Therefore, do so by a Dell technical support representative. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs...
... the reinstallation is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Reinstall If you installed the new device driver. Therefore, do so by a Dell technical support representative. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs...
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...Operating System CD to install the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions at the back of the computer until it snaps into place. 6 Firmly press the Dell logo until it slightly to insert the four tabs... is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer to install the drivers and utilities on the new hard drive. Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is on, in...
...Operating System CD to install the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions at the back of the computer until it snaps into place. 6 Firmly press the Dell logo until it slightly to insert the four tabs... is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer to install the drivers and utilities on the new hard drive. Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is on, in...
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... display fixing problems, 58 display cover replacing, 87 display settings enabling for TV, 47 docking device, 49 Dolby Headphone setting up, 49 drivers about, 74 device driver rollback, 75 reinstalling, 75 drives fixing problems, 66 See also CD-RW drive, hard drive, module bay E e-mail fixing problems, 71..., 57 F finding solutions, 54 floppy disk drive fixing problems, 66 using externally, 40 H hard drive about, 22 replacing, 88 returning to Dell, 90 help Tell Me How help file, 56 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 56 help file accessing, 56 Index 141 Index A AccessDirect button, 21 APR.
... display fixing problems, 58 display cover replacing, 87 display settings enabling for TV, 47 docking device, 49 Dolby Headphone setting up, 49 drivers about, 74 device driver rollback, 75 reinstalling, 75 drives fixing problems, 66 See also CD-RW drive, hard drive, module bay E e-mail fixing problems, 71..., 57 F finding solutions, 54 floppy disk drive fixing problems, 66 using externally, 40 H hard drive about, 22 replacing, 88 returning to Dell, 90 help Tell Me How help file, 56 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 56 help file accessing, 56 Index 141 Index A AccessDirect button, 21 APR.
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... TV connecting a computer to, 42 S-video TV-out connector, 25 U UPS devices, 51 utilities reinstalling, 75 V video fixing problems, 58 W warranty, 129 wet computer, 72 Windows XP device driver rollback, 75 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 32 help, 56 Network Setup Wizard, 33 reinstalling, 81 Index 143
... TV connecting a computer to, 42 S-video TV-out connector, 25 U UPS devices, 51 utilities reinstalling, 75 V video fixing problems, 58 W warranty, 129 wet computer, 72 Windows XP device driver rollback, 75 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 32 help, 56 Network Setup Wizard, 33 reinstalling, 81 Index 143