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... display is difficult to read 65 If only part of the display is readable 65 Drivers 66 What Is a Driver 66 Identifying Drivers 66 Reinstalling Drivers 66 Restoring Your Operating System 67 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 68 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 69 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70 9 Adding and Replacing...
... display is difficult to read 65 If only part of the display is readable 65 Drivers 66 What Is a Driver 66 Identifying Drivers 66 Reinstalling Drivers 66 Restoring Your Operating System 67 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 68 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 69 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70 9 Adding and Replacing...
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... and the operating system • Customer Care - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to technical service and ...; Enter the Express Service Code to view the appropriate support site. Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community - The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - ...
... and the operating system • Customer Care - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to technical service and ...; Enter the Express Service Code to view the appropriate support site. Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community - The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - ...
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...cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure 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. • Contact the printer manufacturer for...providers (ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but have successfully connected in the computer box. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to connect ...
...cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure 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. • Contact the printer manufacturer for...providers (ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but have successfully connected in the computer box. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to connect ...
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... position before you insert the card. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you begin any of the card facing up. To install a PC Card: 1 Hold the card with the PC Card. 40... too much resistance, do not force the card. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. The latch may need to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the top side of the procedures in this section, follow the ...
... position before you insert the card. 2 Slide the card into the slot until the card is completely seated in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you begin any of the card facing up. To install a PC Card: 1 Hold the card with the PC Card. 40... too much resistance, do not force the card. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. The latch may need to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the top side of the procedures in this section, follow the ...
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... the network icon in the notification area whenever a network is detected in the area for which your area. When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The user's guide is already installed. The Wireless Network Connections window lists the networks available in your computer is removed or corrupted.... 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 order to connect to configure your computer for your wireless network card.
... the network icon in the notification area whenever a network is detected in the area for which your area. When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The user's guide is already installed. The Wireless Network Connections window lists the networks available in your computer is removed or corrupted.... 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 order to connect to configure your computer for your wireless network card.
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... your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. See the software documentation for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns...
... your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. See the software documentation for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns...
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... R D R I V E R - No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for instructions. Ensure that the volume... cables are securely connected to eliminate distortion. 62 Solving Problems A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 66. 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 ...
... R D R I V E R - No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for instructions. Ensure that the volume... cables are securely connected to eliminate distortion. 62 Solving Problems A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 66. 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 ...
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Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to Use the Dell Diagnostics" on page 17. See "When to check for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. Ensure that the sound is not muted. Ensure that the ... extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. If you are connected to the computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 66. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen.
Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to Use the Dell Diagnostics" on page 17. See "When to check for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. Ensure that the sound is not muted. Ensure that the ... extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. If you are connected to the computer. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 66. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen.
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...turns on the computer. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - Ensure that you are using the AC adapter, and turn on . 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 . To... access help, see page 10. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 66. Check the AC adapter cable ...
...turns on the computer. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - Ensure that you are using the AC adapter, and turn on . 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 . To... access help, see page 10. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 66. Check the AC adapter cable ...
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... window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Drivers What Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers If you may need to see if any device, identify whether the...
... window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Drivers What Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers If you may need to see if any device, identify whether the...
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...the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to the operating state that existed before you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer to your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties.... 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to...
...the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to the operating state that existed before you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer to your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties.... 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to...
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...an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 67) to resolve the problem. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to... settings have left the computer in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. NOTE: The procedures in when you install a device driver, use System Restore. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions...
...an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 67) to resolve the problem. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to... settings have left the computer in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. NOTE: The procedures in when you install a device driver, use System Restore. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions...
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...Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. To use PC Restore: ... Turn on the computer. If possible, back up the data before using a different restore point, or you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. 5 Click Next. Undoing the Last System ...
...Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. To use PC Restore: ... Turn on the computer. If possible, back up the data before using a different restore point, or you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. 5 Click Next. Undoing the Last System ...
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...fully seated. 6 Replace and tighten the screws. 7 If the new hard drive is not already pre-imaged, install the operating system and drivers for storing or shipping the hard drive. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to... computer. 4 Remove the new drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 71. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from its ...
...fully seated. 6 Replace and tighten the screws. 7 If the new hard drive is not already pre-imaged, install the operating system and drivers for storing or shipping the hard drive. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to... computer. 4 Remove the new drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 71. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from its ...
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.... Additional technical support options may be available for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the selected device. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by pressing the down-arrow or up the ...technical support is restored. Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as shipped from which you save the changes and exit system setup. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. The computer boots to the original default configuration as you want to a docking device (docked), undock it....
.... Additional technical support options may be available for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the selected device. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by pressing the down-arrow or up the ...technical support is restored. Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as shipped from which you save the changes and exit system setup. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. The computer boots to the original default configuration as you want to a docking device (docked), undock it....
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... 30 how to, 29 copying DVDs helpful tips, 30 how to, 29 D Dell contacting, 99, 117 support policy, 98 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 47 device status lights description, 12 diagnostics Dell, 47 digital-video interface. See DVI display description, 11-12 removing, 86 display ...latch description, 11 display settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP, 34 documentation help file, 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 Dolby headphones, setting up, 34 drivers about, ...
... 30 how to, 29 copying DVDs helpful tips, 30 how to, 29 D Dell contacting, 99, 117 support policy, 98 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 47 device status lights description, 12 diagnostics Dell, 47 digital-video interface. See DVI display description, 11-12 removing, 86 display ...latch description, 11 display settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP, 34 documentation help file, 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 Dolby headphones, setting up, 34 drivers about, ...
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... UPS UPS, 23 USB connectors description, 19 V video problems, 64 video connector description, 18 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 67 enabling display settings for a TV, 34 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 10 Program Compatibility Wizard, 57 ...setup program, 97 T technical support policy, 98 telephone numbers, 117 touch pad customizing, 38 description, 13 using, 38 troubleshooting conflicts, 70 Dell Diagnostics, 47 external keyboard problems, 54 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous operating state, 67 See problems turning ...
... UPS UPS, 23 USB connectors description, 19 V video problems, 64 video connector description, 18 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 67 enabling display settings for a TV, 34 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 10 Program Compatibility Wizard, 57 ...setup program, 97 T technical support policy, 98 telephone numbers, 117 touch pad customizing, 38 description, 13 using, 38 troubleshooting conflicts, 70 Dell Diagnostics, 47 external keyboard problems, 54 Hardware Troubleshooter, 70 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous operating state, 67 See problems turning ...