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... 44 Determining Your Network 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...
... 44 Determining Your Network 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...
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... on page 56. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to check the service status, or try connecting again later. If you are having problems connecting to complete the.... • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance. 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 list of connection to...
... on page 56. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to check the service status, or try connecting again later. If you are having problems connecting to complete the.... • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance. 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 list of connection to...
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Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to configure your computer for one of the available wireless networks. If the software is removed or corrupted, follow... for which your computer is already installed. The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in the area for your area. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 45 When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The user's guide is available on your computer, a pop...
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to configure your computer for one of the available wireless networks. If the software is removed or corrupted, follow... for which your computer is already installed. The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in the area for your area. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 45 When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The user's guide is available on your computer, a pop...
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.... 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your Microsoft Windows operating system. A driver is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer. You may indicate requirements for running the test. Tab...
.... 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your Microsoft Windows operating system. A driver is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer. You may indicate requirements for running the test. Tab...
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... computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver as described in the following section. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware...
... computer to reinstall the driver or install a new driver as described in the following section. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware...
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... an undesirable operating state. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on computers purchased in certain regions. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your hard drive to the Windows Classic view. System Restore ... Hardware Troubleshooter to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your computer. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to resolve...
... an undesirable operating state. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on computers purchased in certain regions. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your hard drive to the Windows Classic view. System Restore ... Hardware Troubleshooter to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your computer. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to resolve...
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... 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. 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 PC Restore, click Reboot in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the .... 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. NOTICE: If you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. During the boot process, a blue bar with less ...
... 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. 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 PC Restore, click Reboot in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the .... 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. NOTICE: If you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. During the boot process, a blue bar with less ...
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... M E U S I V E R - If your screen. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Sound from the speakers is working by testing it with the speakers. Ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or... the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 50. Double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. Press to check for interference. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N D O W S V O L U M...
... M E U S I V E R - If your screen. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Sound from the speakers is working by testing it with the speakers. Ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or... the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. See the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 50. Double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. Press to check for interference. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N D O W S V O L U M...
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See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it and connect ...and firmly reconnect the cable. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E - 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 C O N N E C T I O ...
See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it and connect ...and firmly reconnect the cable. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E - 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 C O N N E C T I O ...
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... previous boot order is available at the top of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the selected device. The computer boots to the original default configuration as you see the Windows desktop. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Additional technical support options may be available for the operating system start-up the...
... previous boot order is available at the top of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the selected device. The computer boots to the original default configuration as you see the Windows desktop. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Additional technical support options may be available for the operating system start-up the...
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... file, 9 online, 11 Setup Diagram, 9 System Information Guide, 9 drivers about, 49 identifying, 49 reinstalling, 50 drives problems, 54 DVD drive...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..., 59 keyboard (continued) shortcuts, 36 system view, 14 keypad numeric, 35 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 M memory adding, 73 removing, 74 memory module cover description, 20 system view, 20...
... file, 9 online, 11 Setup Diagram, 9 System Information Guide, 9 drivers about, 49 identifying, 49 reinstalling, 50 drives problems, 54 DVD drive...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..., 59 keyboard (continued) shortcuts, 36 system view, 14 keypad numeric, 35 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 M memory adding, 73 removing, 74 memory module cover description, 20 system view, 20...
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..., 17 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,...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...
..., 17 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,...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...