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... Problems 86 If Your Computer Gets Wet 87 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 88 Drivers 88 What Is a Driver 88 Identifying Drivers 89 Reinstalling Drivers 89 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 91 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 92 Using System Restore 93 Creating a Restore Point...the Last System Restore 94 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 95 Before You Reinstall 95 Reinstalling Windows XP 95 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Add or Replace Parts 100 Memory 100 Modem 103 Hard Drive 104 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 106 Contents 7
... Problems 86 If Your Computer Gets Wet 87 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 88 Drivers 88 What Is a Driver 88 Identifying Drivers 89 Reinstalling Drivers 89 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 91 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 92 Using System Restore 93 Creating a Restore Point...the Last System Restore 94 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 95 Before You Reinstall 95 Reinstalling Windows XP 95 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Add or Replace Parts 100 Memory 100 Modem 103 Hard Drive 104 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 106 Contents 7
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... that the network adapter driver is loaded and the ... This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with any special security settings from your network and cannot be provided by Dell. Green indicates that the network is functioning. C O N T A C T Y O U R N E T W O R K A D M I N I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - RE S T A R T T H E C O M... the network cable. Be sure to get the name of your wireless network along with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations, and return to the Network Setup Wizard...
... that the network adapter driver is loaded and the ... This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with any special security settings from your network and cannot be provided by Dell. Green indicates that the network is functioning. C O N T A C T Y O U R N E T W O R K A D M I N I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - RE S T A R T T H E C O M... the network cable. Be sure to get the name of your wireless network along with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations, and return to the Network Setup Wizard...
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...on your wireless card. If the software is located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Click the Start button, Control Panel, and then click Switch to a network. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Most wireless networks are connecting. infrastructure networks and ...-hoc network does not use routers or access points and consists of network to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in the User's Guide for your Drivers, Utilities, and Applications CD (that broadcast to connect several computers together.
...on your wireless card. If the software is located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Click the Start button, Control Panel, and then click Switch to a network. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Most wireless networks are connecting. infrastructure networks and ...-hoc network does not use routers or access points and consists of network to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in the User's Guide for your Drivers, Utilities, and Applications CD (that broadcast to connect several computers together.
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7 SECTION 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help 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 System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
7 SECTION 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help 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 System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... with your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your computer might not work correctly. If you may need to replace the driver with the previously installed version. Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control...
... with your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your computer might not work correctly. If you may need to replace the driver with the previously installed version. Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control...
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... System. 4 In the System Properties screen, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for which the new driver was in the toolbar, select your operating system to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menu in before you to display the... CD contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. www.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 ...
... System. 4 In the System Properties screen, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for which the new driver was in the toolbar, select your operating system to continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menu in before you to display the... CD contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. www.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 ...
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...computer. 4 Click Next. A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 5 Click the link of the device for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to detect drivers and utilities used by your hard drive as described in the following subsections,...and click Next. 8 Click Browse, and browse to the location to begin installing the driver or utility. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to display the files associated with that you want to install. 6 Click the Install ...
...computer. 4 Click Next. A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 5 Click the link of the device for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to detect drivers and utilities used by your hard drive as described in the following subsections,...and click Next. 8 Click Browse, and browse to the location to begin installing the driver or utility. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to display the files associated with that you want to install. 6 Click the Install ...
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... device or a red X if the device has been disabled. 5 Double-click any conflict to resolve a hardware conflict on a computer running Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. 3 Click the Hardware tab and ... l em s Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and...
... device or a red X if the device has been disabled. 5 Double-click any conflict to resolve a hardware conflict on a computer running Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. 3 Click the Hardware tab and ... l em s Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and...
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... has only one restore point, then that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 89) to resolve the problem. Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you install a device driver, use System Restore. If that restore point is selected and click Next...
... has only one restore point, then that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 89) to resolve the problem. Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you install a device driver, use System Restore. If that restore point is selected and click Next...
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... does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 89) to replace the device driver with the previously installed version. After the reinstallation is complete, you need to do so by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, disable any program or utility that came with...
... does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 89) to replace the device driver with the previously installed version. After the reinstallation is complete, you need to do so by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, disable any program or utility that came with...
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...software for instructions. 3 Reinstall your computer does not have a network adapter, this computer connect to boot from the drive. Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 89). 2 Reinstall your computer has a network adapter, click Typical in the Networking Settings screen and click Next. ...not appear. 7 If you are unsure of your network configuration, such as the domain name or workgroup name. If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, you can enter up to five users. 4 Click Next. 5 Click Finish to complete the setup and remove the CD...
...software for instructions. 3 Reinstall your computer does not have a network adapter, this computer connect to boot from the drive. Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 89). 2 Reinstall your computer has a network adapter, click Typical in the Networking Settings screen and click Next. ...not appear. 7 If you are unsure of your network configuration, such as the domain name or workgroup name. If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, you can enter up to five users. 4 Click Next. 5 Click Finish to complete the setup and remove the CD...
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...can damage the drive. 104 Adding and Replacing Pa rts You also need the Operating System CD to the modem. NOTE: You need the Drivers and Utilities CD for correct insertion; do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the ...modem into the connector on the system board. 6 Install the screws to secure the modem to install the drivers and utilities on , in standby mode, or in hibernate mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com screws (2) modem cable modem cable connector pull-tab 4 Connect the modem cable to install the Microsoft®...
...can damage the drive. 104 Adding and Replacing Pa rts You also need the Operating System CD to the modem. NOTE: You need the Drivers and Utilities CD for correct insertion; do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the ...modem into the connector on the system board. 6 Install the screws to secure the modem to install the drivers and utilities on , in standby mode, or in hibernate mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com screws (2) modem cable modem cable connector pull-tab 4 Connect the modem cable to install the Microsoft®...
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... management adjusting settings, 32 QuickSet, 32 printer cable, 38 connecting, 37 setting up, 37 USB, 38 programs crashes, 86 not responding, 86 Q QuickSet, 32 R reinstalling drivers, 89 Windows XP, 95 S safety instructions, 11 scanner fixing problems, 83 security cable slot description, 25 system view, 25 160 Index
... management adjusting settings, 32 QuickSet, 32 printer cable, 38 connecting, 37 setting up, 37 USB, 38 programs crashes, 86 not responding, 86 Q QuickSet, 32 R reinstalling drivers, 89 Windows XP, 95 S safety instructions, 11 scanner fixing problems, 83 security cable slot description, 25 system view, 25 160 Index
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... 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 computer, 87 turning off your computer, 40 V video connector ...description, 27 system view, 27 W warranty, 147 wet computer, 87 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 92 help, 80 printer, 39 reinstalling, 95 System Restore, 93 wireless turning activity on and off, 32 U...
... 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 computer, 87 turning off your computer, 40 V video connector ...description, 27 system view, 27 W warranty, 147 wet computer, 87 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 92 help, 80 printer, 39 reinstalling, 95 System Restore, 93 wireless turning activity on and off, 32 U...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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... 86 Resolving Other Technical Problems 86 If Your Computer Gets Wet 87 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 88 Drivers 88 What Is a Driver 88 Identifying Drivers 89 Reinstalling Drivers 89 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 91 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 92 Using System Restore 92 Creating a Restore Point 93 Restoring the Computer...
... 86 Resolving Other Technical Problems 86 If Your Computer Gets Wet 87 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 88 Drivers 88 What Is a Driver 88 Identifying Drivers 89 Reinstalling Drivers 89 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 91 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 92 Using System Restore 92 Creating a Restore Point 93 Restoring the Computer...
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... operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER - 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 38 Setting Up Yo ur Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer...
... operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE PRINTER - 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 38 Setting Up Yo ur Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer...
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...U T E R - Verify that your network and cannot be provided by Dell. These settings are unique to your network settings are correct and that the network...E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - Be sure to get the name of your wireless network along with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations, and return to a wireless Local Area Network (LAN), you must have specific information about your network administrator... E C O N N E C T O R - Ensure that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is firmly connected to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided ...
...U T E R - Verify that your network and cannot be provided by Dell. These settings are unique to your network settings are correct and that the network...E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - Be sure to get the name of your wireless network along with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations, and return to a wireless Local Area Network (LAN), you must have specific information about your network administrator... E C O N N E C T O R - Ensure that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is firmly connected to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided ...
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...infrastructure network uses routers or access points to which you are the infrastructure type. Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in order to connect to Classic View. 2 Double-click Network Connections. 3 Click Wireless Network Connection. infrastructure... networks are unsure of the type of network to connect several computers together. The User's Guide is located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Click the Start button, Control Panel, and then click Switch to a network. An ad-hoc network does...
...infrastructure network uses routers or access points to which you are the infrastructure type. Connecting to a Network in Windows XP Your wireless network card requires proper software and drivers in order to connect to Classic View. 2 Double-click Network Connections. 3 Click Wireless Network Connection. infrastructure... networks are unsure of the type of network to connect several computers together. The User's Guide is located on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 1 Click the Start button, Control Panel, and then click Switch to a network. An ad-hoc network does...
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7 SECTION 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help 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 System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
7 SECTION 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help 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 System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
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.... • You reinstall your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your operating system. • You connect or install a new device. If you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version. Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button...
.... • You reinstall your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your operating system. • You connect or install a new device. If you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version. Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button...