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A program crashes repeatedly 56 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system. . . . . 57 A solid blue screen appears 57 Other software problems 57 Memory Problems 58 Network Problems 58 PC Card Problems 59 Power Problems... 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...
A program crashes repeatedly 56 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system. . . . . 57 A solid blue screen appears 57 Other software problems 57 Memory Problems 58 Network Problems 58 PC Card Problems 59 Power Problems... 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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... the Express Service Code to direct your region to view the appropriate support site. 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 support questions • Online discussions...
... the Express Service Code to direct your region to view the appropriate support site. 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 support questions • Online discussions...
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...purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with your computer 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 ... printer. If you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Your printer may arrive in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to select...
...purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with your computer 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 ... printer. If you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Your printer may arrive in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to select...
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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 wireless network card. When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. If the software is not configured. 1 Click either the pop-up appears from the...
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 wireless network card. When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. If the software is not configured. 1 Click either the pop-up appears from the...
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... A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that... and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button,...
... A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that... and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button,...
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.... A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - If you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion. 62 Solving Problems Press to eliminate distortion. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 66. No sound from external speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - E N S U R E ... overrides the Windows volume setting. www.dell.com | support.dell.com RESTART THE...
.... A D J U S T T H E V O L U M E U S I V E R - If you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion. 62 Solving Problems Press to eliminate distortion. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 66. No sound from external speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N G K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S - No sound from integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - E N S U R E ... overrides the Windows volume setting. www.dell.com | support.dell.com RESTART THE...
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...you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Windows Help and Support Center. Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you attach an external ... P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I M A G E - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on . Check the AC adapter cable connections. If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down...
...you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Windows Help and Support Center. Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you attach an external ... P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I M A G E - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on . Check the AC adapter cable connections. If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down...
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... source of specialized commands that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with a [!]) on the device icon. See the following ways: • Use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. • Reinstall drivers manually. 66 Solving Problems A driver is needed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device has...
... source of specialized commands that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with a [!]) on the device icon. See the following ways: • Use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. • Reinstall drivers manually. 66 Solving Problems A driver is needed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device has...
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.... 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the 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...
.... 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the 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...
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...3 Click a calendar date to which you install a device driver, use System Restore. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for information on using System Restore. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not work if you received ... time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 9. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard...
...3 Click a calendar date to which you install a device driver, use System Restore. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for information on using System Restore. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not work if you received ... time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 9. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard...
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...you received your computer- To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . Solving Problems 69 Any programs or files added since you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all ...open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes ...
...you received your computer- To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . Solving Problems 69 Any programs or files added since you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all ...open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes ...
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...configuration as you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is available at support.dell.com. Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as shipped from which you see the Windows desktop. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer... 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 left; Then shut down your hard drive.) 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 If the computer is ...
...configuration as you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is available at support.dell.com. Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as shipped from which you see the Windows desktop. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer... 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 left; Then shut down your hard drive.) 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 If the computer is ...
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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, 66 ...
..., 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, 66 ...
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See 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, ... 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...
See 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, ... 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...