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...If the display is difficult to read 73 If only part of the display is readable 73 Drivers 73 What Is a Driver 73 Identifying Drivers 74 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 74 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows... XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 9 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin ...
...If the display is difficult to read 73 If only part of the display is readable 73 Drivers 73 What Is a Driver 73 Identifying Drivers 74 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 74 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows... XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 9 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin ...
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... topic that describes your region to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for components, such as a modem) Find It Here Dell Support Website - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Finding Information 11 Upgrade information for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system •...
... topic that describes your region to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for components, such as a modem) Find It Here Dell Support Website - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Finding Information 11 Upgrade information for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system •...
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... setup. Printer Cable Your printer connects to 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 ...Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with your printer. 24 Setting Up Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to select one, click Choose from ...
... setup. Printer Cable Your printer connects to 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 ...Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with your printer. 24 Setting Up Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to select one, click Choose from ...
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... 43 To install a PC Card: 1 Hold the card with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) to indicate which end to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the card. Check the card orientation and try again. . If the configuration program tells you encounter... is not clear, see the documentation that came with the PC Card. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Installing a PC Card You can install a PC Card in the Product Information Guide. The computer automatically detects the card.
... 43 To install a PC Card: 1 Hold the card with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) to indicate which end to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the card. Check the card orientation and try again. . If the configuration program tells you encounter... is not clear, see the documentation that came with the PC Card. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. Installing a PC Card You can install a PC Card in the Product Information Guide. The computer automatically detects the card.
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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 Click Wireless Network Connection. The user... window appears. infrastructure network ad-hoc network home network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the left-hand pane, click Change settings of this connection. The software is highlighted. 4 Under Network Tasks 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 Click Wireless Network Connection. The user... window appears. infrastructure network ad-hoc network home network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the left-hand pane, click Change settings of this connection. The software is highlighted. 4 Under Network Tasks in order to connect to a network. ...
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... MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for the...includes anti-spyware protection (your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run successfully, the error condition is related to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with spyware. For more information, go to a software...
... MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for the...includes anti-spyware protection (your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run successfully, the error condition is related to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with spyware. For more information, go to a software...
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... corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 74. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that ...If you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. 70 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers ...
... corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 74. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that ...If you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. 70 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers ...
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Ensure that the electrical outlet is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 16). E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N - REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER (SEE PAGE 74) RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS (SEE PAGE 55) No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Shut down the computer. Solving Problems 71 Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lowerright ...
Ensure that the electrical outlet is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 16). E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N - REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER (SEE PAGE 74) RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS (SEE PAGE 55) No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Shut down the computer. Solving Problems 71 Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lowerright ...
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...O U T L E T - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I V E R - Check the AC adapter cable connections. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. ...C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I M A G E - A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 11. Connect the computer to power your computer supports, it with another device, such as a lamp. Ensure that requires a higher resolution...
...O U T L E T - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I V E R - Check the AC adapter cable connections. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. ...C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I M A G E - A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 11. Connect the computer to power your computer supports, it with another device, such as a lamp. Ensure that requires a higher resolution...
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... cause poor picture quality. If an error message appears, see page 101). Contact Dell (see page 60. M O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I N T E R F E R E N C E - S E E " E R R O R M E S S A G E S " - A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other appliances. Solving Problems 73 Press...external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. All devices require a driver program. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 ...
... cause poor picture quality. If an error message appears, see page 101). Contact Dell (see page 60. M O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I N T E R F E R E N C E - S E E " E R R O R M E S S A G E S " - A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other appliances. Solving Problems 73 Press...external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. All devices require a driver program. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel. 2 ...
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... Utilities" on the device icon. You may need to install drivers if you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 74 Solving Problems If an exclamation...
... Utilities" on the device icon. You may need to install drivers if you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 74 Solving Problems If an exclamation...
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...the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need 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 hard drive, click the Start button and right-click ... Click Browse and browse to the location to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your computer. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup...
...the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need 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 hard drive, click the Start button and right-click ... Click Browse and browse to the location to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your computer. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup...
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...Do not alter, open, or delete any applications installed after you restore the computer to resolve the problem. NOTICE: Before you install a device driver, use System Restore. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that restore point is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date... the instructions on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 10. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen. If that is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to an...
...Do not alter, open, or delete any applications installed after you restore the computer to resolve the problem. NOTICE: Before you install a device driver, use System Restore. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that restore point is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date... the instructions on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 10. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen. If that is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to an...
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... minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click Finish to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to the operating state it...computer. NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. 5 Click Next. PC Restore...
... minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click Finish to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to the operating state it...computer. NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. 5 Click Next. PC Restore...
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... antistatic packaging. screws (2) hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated. 6 Replace and tighten the screws. 7 Reinstall the operating system, drivers, and utilities. 82 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into the bay until it is not in... the new drive from its packaging. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 5 Slide the hard drive into place. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 79. 2 Turn the...
... antistatic packaging. screws (2) hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated. 6 Replace and tighten the screws. 7 Reinstall the operating system, drivers, and utilities. 82 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into the bay until it is not in... the new drive from its packaging. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 5 Slide the hard drive into place. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 79. 2 Turn the...
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..., speakers, microphones for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is provided by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on ). Additional technical support...Office, Norton Antivirus, and so 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 telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all ...
..., speakers, microphones for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is provided by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on ). Additional technical support...Office, Norton Antivirus, and so 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 telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all ...
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...31 copying DVDs general information, 31 helpful tips, 32 how to, 31 D Dell support policy, 101 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Dell Premier Support website, 9 device status lights description, 15 diagnostics Dell, 55 display description, 13 problems, 72 system view, 13 display latch description,... 13 system view, 13 display settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP, 36 documentation help file, 10 online, 11 Owner's Manual, 9 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 10 drivers, 73 about...
...31 copying DVDs general information, 31 helpful tips, 32 how to, 31 D Dell support policy, 101 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Dell Premier Support website, 9 device status lights description, 15 diagnostics Dell, 55 display description, 13 problems, 72 system view, 13 display latch description,... 13 system view, 13 display settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP, 36 documentation help file, 10 online, 11 Owner's Manual, 9 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 10 drivers, 73 about...
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...pad about, 40 customizing, 40 description, 15 system view, 15 touch pad buttons description, 15 system view, 15 troubleshooting conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 external keyboard problems, 62 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 76 V video ...problems, 72 video connector description, 20 system view, 20 volume adjusting, 70 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 74 enabling display settings for a TV, 36 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 11 Program Compatibility Wizard, 64 System Restore,...
...pad about, 40 customizing, 40 description, 15 system view, 15 touch pad buttons description, 15 system view, 15 troubleshooting conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 external keyboard problems, 62 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 76 V video ...problems, 72 video connector description, 20 system view, 20 volume adjusting, 70 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 74 enabling display settings for a TV, 36 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 11 Program Compatibility Wizard, 64 System Restore,...