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... Type 44 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP. . . . . 45 9 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 47 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 47 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 47 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Identifying Drivers 49 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 50 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 51 Using Microsoft...
... Type 44 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP. . . . . 45 9 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 47 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 47 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 47 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Identifying Drivers 49 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 50 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 51 Using Microsoft...
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... • Reference - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- If you should also reinstall the NSS...
... • Reference - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use the customized Dell Premier Support website • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- If you should also reinstall the NSS...
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...: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible 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 manufacturer..., see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to complete the setup. Contact your printer. 22 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 a ...
...: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible 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 manufacturer..., see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to complete the setup. Contact your printer. 22 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 a ...
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...34 to the computer before you enable the display settings. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Double-click the Intel (R) GMA Driver for Mobile icon. Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Integrated Video Controller NOTE: To ensure that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to... ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your selection...
...34 to the computer before you enable the display settings. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Double-click the Intel (R) GMA Driver for Mobile icon. Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Integrated Video Controller NOTE: To ensure that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to... ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your selection...
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... Card. Using PC Cards 41 The cards are generally marked with its connector. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. CAUTION: Before you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. The latch may need to be in the "in" position before you to... prevent incorrect insertion. PC Cards are keyed to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the card. If card orientation is running.
... Card. Using PC Cards 41 The cards are generally marked with its connector. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. CAUTION: Before you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card. The latch may need to be in the "in" position before you to... prevent incorrect insertion. PC Cards are keyed to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the card. If card orientation is running.
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When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The software is not configured. 1 Click either the pop-up appears from the network icon in the notification area whenever a network is detected in .... Setting Up a Home and Office Network 45 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the user's guide for one of the available wireless networks. The user's guide is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions included in order to...
When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The software is not configured. 1 Click either the pop-up appears from the network icon in the notification area whenever a network is detected in .... Setting Up a Home and Office Network 45 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the user's guide for one of the available wireless networks. The user's guide is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions included in order to...
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..., if necessary, update the driver. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. A driver acts like a translator between...Maintenance. 3 Click System. Tab Help Configuration Parameters Function Describes the test and may indicate requirements for the selected device. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you with your hardware configuration for running the test. The device list may need to you : • Upgrade...
..., if necessary, update the driver. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. A driver acts like a translator between...Maintenance. 3 Click System. Tab Help Configuration Parameters Function Describes the test and may indicate requirements for the selected device. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you with your hardware configuration for running the test. The device list may need to you : • Upgrade...
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.... 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device...
.... 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device...
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... they may not work if you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your Dell™ computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in the Search Results list. 4 ...operating system provides System Restore to allow you set your hard drive to resolve the incompatibility. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to the...
... they may not work if you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your Dell™ computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in the Search Results list. 4 ...operating system provides System Restore to allow you set your hard drive to resolve the incompatibility. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to the...
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...computer-including data files-are available, click the restore point that Restore my computer to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on... Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that you install a device driver, use System Restore. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec Dell PC Restore is automatically selected. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is ...
...computer-including data files-are available, click the restore point that Restore my computer to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on... Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that you install a device driver, use System Restore. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec Dell PC Restore is automatically selected. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is ...
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... Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is restored to reboot the computer. During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. If possible, back up the data before using PC.... 8 After the computer restarts, click OK. NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you do not want to proceed with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press .
... Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is restored to reboot the computer. During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. If possible, back up the data before using PC.... 8 After the computer restarts, click OK. NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you do not want to proceed with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press .
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... condition is related to scan the computer and remove spyware. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F -
... condition is related to scan the computer and remove spyware. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with spyware. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F -
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...-right 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 50. No sound from the speakers is not muted. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I N T E R F E R E N C E - E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Sound from external speakers...
...-right 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 50. No sound from the speakers is not muted. A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I N T E R F E R E N C E - E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Sound from external speakers...
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... directly to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. R E I N S... E M O U S E C A B L E - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 50. 68 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER (SEE "REINSTALLING DRIVERS AND UTILITIES" ON PAGE 50) RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS (SEE "DELL DIAGNOSTICS" ON PAGE 47) 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...
... directly to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. R E I N S... E M O U S E C A B L E - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 50. 68 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER (SEE "REINSTALLING DRIVERS AND UTILITIES" ON PAGE 50) RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS (SEE "DELL DIAGNOSTICS" ON PAGE 47) 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...
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... boot routine, the computer starts at support.dell.com. Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is available at the top of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to move it stops searching and starts the... operating system. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The next time you save the changes and exit system setup. Additional ...
... boot routine, the computer starts at support.dell.com. Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is available at the top of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to move it stops searching and starts the... operating system. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The next time you save the changes and exit system setup. Additional ...
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See monitor documentation help file, 9 online, 11 Setup Diagram, 9 System Information Guide, 9 drivers about, 49 identifying, 49 reinstalling, 50 drives problems, 54 DVD drive problems, 55 See module bay DVDs using, 31 E error messages, 56, 58 exhaust ... memory card slot, 17 F fan description, 16 system view, 16 Finding Information, 9 H hard drive description, 20 problems, 56 system view, 20 hardware conflicts, 51 Dell Diagnostics, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 help file, 9 I IEEE 1394 connector description, 14 problems, 59 system view, 14 installing parts before...
See monitor documentation help file, 9 online, 11 Setup Diagram, 9 System Information Guide, 9 drivers about, 49 identifying, 49 reinstalling, 50 drives problems, 54 DVD drive problems, 55 See module bay DVDs using, 31 E error messages, 56, 58 exhaust ... memory card slot, 17 F fan description, 16 system view, 16 Finding Information, 9 H hard drive description, 20 problems, 56 system view, 20 hardware conflicts, 51 Dell Diagnostics, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 help file, 9 I IEEE 1394 connector description, 14 problems, 59 system view, 14 installing parts before...
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...system view, 17 V video problems, 69 video connector description, 17 system view, 17 volume adjusting, 67 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 50 enabling display settings for a TV, 34 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 Program Compatibility Wizard, 61 reinstalling, 51 ...right side, 18 T technical support policy, 88 touch pad, 37 customizing, 38 description, 14 system view, 14 troubleshooting conflicts, 51 Dell Diagnostics, 47 external keyboard problems, 59 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous operating state, 51 restore to ...
...system view, 17 V video problems, 69 video connector description, 17 system view, 17 volume adjusting, 67 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 50 enabling display settings for a TV, 34 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 Program Compatibility Wizard, 61 reinstalling, 51 ...right side, 18 T technical support policy, 88 touch pad, 37 customizing, 38 description, 14 system view, 14 troubleshooting conflicts, 51 Dell Diagnostics, 47 external keyboard problems, 59 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous operating state, 51 restore to ...