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... 90 Resolving Other Technical Problems 90 If Your Computer Gets Wet 90 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 91 Drivers 92 What Is a Driver 92 Identifying Drivers 92 Reinstalling Drivers 93 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 94 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 95 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 96 Creating...
... 90 Resolving Other Technical Problems 90 If Your Computer Gets Wet 90 If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 91 Drivers 92 What Is a Driver 92 Identifying Drivers 92 Reinstalling Drivers 93 Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 94 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 95 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 96 Creating...
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...Return Policy (U.S. Only 148 Contents 7 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 99 Before You Reinstall 99 Reinstalling Windows XP 99 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 102 3 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Palm Rests 104 Adding Memory 105 Replacing the Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive... to Dell 110 4 Appendix Specifications 112 System Setup Overview 119 Viewing the System Setup Screens 119 System Setup Screens 119 Commonly Used Options...
...Return Policy (U.S. Only 148 Contents 7 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 99 Before You Reinstall 99 Reinstalling Windows XP 99 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 102 3 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Palm Rests 104 Adding Memory 105 Replacing the Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive... to Dell 110 4 Appendix Specifications 112 System Setup Overview 119 Viewing the System Setup Screens 119 System Setup Screens 119 Commonly Used Options...
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... avoid damaging the cable. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with the device, and restart the computer. If the device does not work, install the device drivers from the computer, grasp the adapter cable connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to the DC power required by the computer...
... avoid damaging the cable. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with the device, and restart the computer. If the device does not work, install the device drivers from the computer, grasp the adapter cable connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to the DC power required by the computer...
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... time you connect a printer to the connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. DO C K I PCI C AR D C OV ER - www.dell.com | support.dell.com M I N I N G D E V IC E L A T C H - Covers the compartment that came 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 ...
... time you connect a printer to the connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. DO C K I PCI C AR D C OV ER - www.dell.com | support.dell.com M I N I N G D E V IC E L A T C H - Covers the compartment that came 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 ...
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Connecting a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer. S et ti n g U p a n d U s i n g Yo u r C o m p u te r 35 screws (2) parallel connector on ... the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary.
Connecting a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer. S et ti n g U p a n d U s i n g Yo u r C o m p u te r 35 screws (2) parallel connector on ... the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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...thorough online help files. You can be able to provide a steady data stream to your computer. The documentation is also provided on the Drivers and Utilities CD, which is located in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center (see the Roxio documentation for instructions... on computers that have MP3 software installed. • Ensure that you want to write, erase, rewrite, and update your CD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Easy CD Creator Basic See the Easy CD Creator Basic documentation for more information). Use blank CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) discs ...
...thorough online help files. You can be able to provide a steady data stream to your computer. The documentation is also provided on the Drivers and Utilities CD, which is located in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center (see the Roxio documentation for instructions... on computers that have MP3 software installed. • Ensure that you want to write, erase, rewrite, and update your CD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Easy CD Creator Basic See the Easy CD Creator Basic documentation for more information). Use blank CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) discs ...
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... with your computer, turn off the computer and repeat steps 1 through 5 to change the setting to Fast IR or Slow IR. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: If the infrared device cannot communicate with your computer after you can use it to establish a link to an infrared device. ...page 72). Ensure that the COM port that , together with your computer, click Yes. 7 Follow the instructions on the screen while the infrared sensor driver is different from the COM port assigned to the serial connector. 5 Press the down-arrow key to select Infrared Mode, and press the rightarrow key...
... with your computer, turn off the computer and repeat steps 1 through 5 to change the setting to Fast IR or Slow IR. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: If the infrared device cannot communicate with your computer after you can use it to establish a link to an infrared device. ...page 72). Ensure that the COM port that , together with your computer, click Yes. 7 Follow the instructions on the screen while the infrared sensor driver is different from the COM port assigned to the serial connector. 5 Press the down-arrow key to select Infrared Mode, and press the rightarrow key...
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... Card Problems Error Messages General Program Problems E-Mail Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
... Card Problems Error Messages General Program Problems E-Mail Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
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... that the sound is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. A D J U S T T HE W I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 62. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Sound and Speaker Problems If you have a problem with external speakers C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S - If you have...
... that the sound is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. A D J U S T T HE W I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 62. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Sound and Speaker Problems If you have a problem with external speakers C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S - If you have...
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... off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the computer (see page 20). Ensure that the headphone volume control is turned up. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on the computer. T E S T - Ensure that the printer cable is working by testing it with the printer. 78 Solving Pr oblems Plug the speaker audio cable...
... off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the computer (see page 20). Ensure that the headphone volume control is turned up. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on the computer. T E S T - Ensure that the printer cable is working by testing it with the printer. 78 Solving Pr oblems Plug the speaker audio cable...
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See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 93. Do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. Slow connection speeds can connect to the following port(s): setting is working properly ...
See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 93. Do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. Slow connection speeds can connect to the following port(s): setting is working properly ...
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... OB L EM I S W I V E R - If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. See the scanner documentation for damage. S olving Pr oblems 81 See "Reinstalling Drivers" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. Ensure that the scanner cable is unlocked if it . C H E C K T H E MO US...
... OB L EM I S W I V E R - If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. See the scanner documentation for damage. S olving Pr oblems 81 See "Reinstalling Drivers" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. Ensure that the scanner cable is unlocked if it . C H E C K T H E MO US...
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... bay, remove the drive. CHECK THE DRIVE FOR ERRORS If the drive is a fixed optical drive: 1 Remove the hard drive and floppy drive. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD for instructions. If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program...
... bay, remove the drive. CHECK THE DRIVE FOR ERRORS If the drive is a fixed optical drive: 1 Remove the hard drive and floppy drive. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD for instructions. If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program...
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.... Try copying the file to the network again. S olving Pr oblems 87 Ensure that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is too full. Amber indicates that the network cable connector is not listed, ... T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - If the status light is not green, try replacing the network cable. C O N T A C T Y O U R N E T W O R K A D M I N I VE - IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL-PROVIDED PC CARD - Contact Dell (see the documentation for the operating system or the application program that the network is active. THE FILE BEING COPIED IS TOO LARGE...
.... Try copying the file to the network again. S olving Pr oblems 87 Ensure that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is too full. Amber indicates that the network cable connector is not listed, ... T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - If the status light is not green, try replacing the network cable. C O N T A C T Y O U R N E T W O R K A D M I N I VE - IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL-PROVIDED PC CARD - Contact Dell (see the documentation for the operating system or the application program that the network is active. THE FILE BEING COPIED IS TOO LARGE...
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.... 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, scroll down the list to see page 124). A driver is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver come with a [!]) on the device icon. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the computer does not start, or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact...
.... 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, scroll down the list to see page 124). A driver is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver come with a [!]) on the device icon. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the computer does not start, or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact...
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...screen, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from the Drivers and Utilities CD: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the...drive directory to replace the driver with the previously installed version. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was in before you installed the new driver. To use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to display the ...
...screen, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from the Drivers and Utilities CD: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the...drive directory to replace the driver with the previously installed version. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was in before you installed the new driver. To use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to display the ...
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...in the previous section, click the Start button, point to begin installing the driver or utility. At the welcome screen, follow the screen prompts to display the files associated with the driver installation. Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from the System Model,... instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the screen to detect drivers and utilities used by your preferred language for the driver or utility (if available). www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: If you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared...
...in the previous section, click the Start button, point to begin installing the driver or utility. At the welcome screen, follow the screen prompts to display the files associated with the driver installation. Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from the System Model,... instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the screen to detect drivers and utilities used by your preferred language for the driver or utility (if available). www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: If you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared...
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To check for conflicts with the other devices. S olving Pr oblems 95 Conflicts are installing the driver. 7 Click the Driver tab and then click Update Driver. 8 Click Install from the Device Manager. 6 Resolve these conflicts before checking specific devices. 7 Double-click the malfunctioning device type in ... (Advanced), and then click Next. 9 Click Browse, and browse to the location to which you previously extracted the driver files. 10 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 11 Click Finish and restart your computer: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. ...
To check for conflicts with the other devices. S olving Pr oblems 95 Conflicts are installing the driver. 7 Click the Driver tab and then click Update Driver. 8 Click Install from the Device Manager. 6 Resolve these conflicts before checking specific devices. 7 Double-click the malfunctioning device type in ... (Advanced), and then click Next. 9 Click Browse, and browse to the location to which you previously extracted the driver files. 10 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 11 Click Finish and restart your computer: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. ...
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...and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that restore point is automatically selected. The Restoration Complete screen appears after installing a device driver, first try using Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. NOTICE: Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. Do not alter...programs until the system restoration is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you to restore your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Click Create. 6 Click OK. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. 98 Solving Pr oblems If...
...and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that restore point is automatically selected. The Restoration Complete screen appears after installing a device driver, first try using Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. NOTICE: Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. Do not alter...programs until the system restoration is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you to restore your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Click Create. 6 Click OK. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. 98 Solving Pr oblems If...
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...174; XP Before You Reinstall If you are listed. After the reinstallation is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. ...restarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK. S olving Pr oblems 99 The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to replace the device driver with the previously installed version. NOTICE: Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any...
...174; XP Before You Reinstall If you are listed. After the reinstallation is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. ...restarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK. S olving Pr oblems 99 The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to replace the device driver with the previously installed version. NOTICE: Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any...