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What you Need to set up a WLAN 153 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 154 Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card 154 Setting up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 155 Ad Hoc Networks 158 Mobile Broadband (or ... Connection 160 Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card . . . . . 160 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . 160 Activating Mobile Broadband Service 160 Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 161 WiMAX 161 WPAN 162 Managing Your Network 162 Securing Your Network 162 Securing Your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 164...
What you Need to set up a WLAN 153 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 154 Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card 154 Setting up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 155 Ad Hoc Networks 158 Mobile Broadband (or ... Connection 160 Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card . . . . . 160 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . 160 Activating Mobile Broadband Service 160 Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 161 WiMAX 161 WPAN 162 Managing Your Network 162 Securing Your Network 162 Securing Your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 164...
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18 Microsoft®Windows® XP Pro Remote Desktop 261 Enabling Remote Desktop on the Host Computer . . . . 261 Installing Remote Desktop Client Software 262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . .... the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 ...
18 Microsoft®Windows® XP Pro Remote Desktop 261 Enabling Remote Desktop on the Host Computer . . . . 261 Installing Remote Desktop Client Software 262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . .... the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 ...
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... a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 You may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on ... machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 79.
... a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 You may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on ... machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 79.
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...has a wireless network card and to determine the type of card, check the order confirmation that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the type of wireless network card that is... right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in the user documentation for your wireless network card. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless ...
...has a wireless network card and to determine the type of card, check the order confirmation that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to determine the type of wireless network card that is... right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ Network Adapters. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in the user documentation for your wireless network card. • A wireless network card, an integrated wireless ...
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...Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with a newly ...Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your operating system to correct a problem with your computer. After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software...
...Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with a newly ...Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your operating system to correct a problem with your computer. After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software...
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.... 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on a CD or DVD. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. The Computer Does not Start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - A Program Crashes Repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to select the program that it runs in its documentation or on...
.... 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on a CD or DVD. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. The Computer Does not Start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - A Program Crashes Repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to select the program that it runs in its documentation or on...
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... button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that resolves the... see if that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer. See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your computer.
... button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that resolves the... see if that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer. See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your computer.
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...to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. - The service is securely connected to match the AC power at your computer. Troubleshooting 305 Some possible causes of software and hardware updates for your computer. • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall any cards... malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Documentation for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of ...
...to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. - The service is securely connected to match the AC power at your computer. Troubleshooting 305 Some possible causes of software and hardware updates for your computer. • Eliminate interference. Remove and then reinstall any cards... malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Documentation for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of ...
Setup Guide
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...The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to complete. You will take some time to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your... need to reinstall the operating system. You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is ...
...The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to complete. You will take some time to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your... need to reinstall the operating system. You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is ...
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Select the program that is designed for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. If you are ...and to an earlier version of Microsoft® Windows® operating system environments. 30 If a program crashes repeatedly - Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Click End Task. End the program: 1. Press simultaneously. 2. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. NOTE...
Select the program that is designed for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. If you are ...and to an earlier version of Microsoft® Windows® operating system environments. 30 If a program crashes repeatedly - Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Click End Task. End the program: 1. Press simultaneously. 2. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. NOTE...
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...program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that your computer through the Start menu. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the...software documentation for information. --Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall...
...program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that your computer through the Start menu. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the...software documentation for information. --Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. --Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall...
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... may display a system message that was running when the message appeared. Some of the software for reinstallation or create your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals or see "Contacting Dell" on your own backup media. Go to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for assistance. ...you could see the Dell Technology Guide on page 55). 33 This software is not listed in the following examples, see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that will help in all regions. Reinstall or create backup media of the software pre-installed on your...
... may display a system message that was running when the message appeared. Some of the software for reinstallation or create your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals or see "Contacting Dell" on your own backup media. Go to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for assistance. ...you could see the Dell Technology Guide on page 55). 33 This software is not listed in the following examples, see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that will help in all regions. Reinstall or create backup media of the software pre-installed on your...
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Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall system software find more information about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system... components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 44 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36 "My Dell Downloads" on page 33 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries...
Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall system software find more information about the Microsoft® Windows® operating system... components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 44 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36 "My Dell Downloads" on page 33 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries...