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...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 59 Printer Problems 61 Scanner... 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 Parts Before You Begin 71 Recommended Tools 71 Turning ...
...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 59 Printer Problems 61 Scanner... 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 Parts Before You Begin 71 Recommended Tools 71 Turning ...
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... 88 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 89 10 Appendix Specifications 91 Using the System Setup Program 96 Overview 96 Viewing the System Setup Screens 97 System Setup Screens 97 Commonly Used Options 97 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 117 Class A 117 Class B 117 FCC Identification Information 118 Index 119 Contents 7
... 88 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 89 10 Appendix Specifications 91 Using the System Setup Program 96 Overview 96 Viewing the System Setup Screens 97 System Setup Screens 97 Commonly Used Options 97 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 117 Class A 117 Class B 117 FCC Identification Information 118 Index 119 Contents 7
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..., and software updates • Reference - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • Latest ...as a modem) Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the screen. 10 Finding Information Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads -
..., and software updates • Reference - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • Latest ...as a modem) Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the screen. 10 Finding Information Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads -
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..., and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the telephone wall jack before you can access the Internet and use your telephone on your existing telephone line. Setting Up Your Internet Connection...
..., and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the telephone wall jack before you can access the Internet and use your telephone on your existing telephone line. Setting Up Your Internet Connection...
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...Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer with your printer. 22 Setting Up Your Computer See the documentation that it is turned on the screen to complete the setup. NOTE: If you do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have already ...printer to the computer. • 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...
...Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer with your printer. 22 Setting Up Your Computer See the documentation that it is turned on the screen to complete the setup. NOTE: If you do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have already ...printer to the computer. • 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...
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... reduced when you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information about the Dell warranty for your computer. See "Battery Disposal" in the Product Information Guide. For optimal computer performance...; Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell™ portable computer with your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on operating conditions. When your ...
... reduced when you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information about the Dell warranty for your computer. See "Battery Disposal" in the Product Information Guide. For optimal computer performance...; Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell™ portable computer with your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on operating conditions. When your ...
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...routers or access points and consists of computers that broadcast to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you...These networking instructions do not apply to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for the keyword wireless setup. For additional assistance with setting up your wireless connection, go to connect ...
...routers or access points and consists of computers that broadcast to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you...These networking instructions do not apply to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for the keyword wireless setup. For additional assistance with setting up your wireless connection, go to connect ...
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...perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series... the assessment, answer any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in this chapter and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to retest the component that came with your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer...
...perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series... the assessment, answer any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in this chapter and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to retest the component that came with your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer...
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...Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes 10 to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on the screen. Performs a thorough check of devices. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test ...based on to increase the possibility of each test screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • If failures are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of tracing the problem quickly. Run ...
...Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes 10 to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on the screen. Performs a thorough check of devices. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test ...based on to increase the possibility of each test screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • If failures are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of tracing the problem quickly. Run ...
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Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. Displays your antivirus software to eliminate the possibility that the original one is defective. • Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer. E N S U R ... you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. Click the Start button and click My Computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another floppy disk, CD, ...
Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. Displays your antivirus software to eliminate the possibility that the original one is defective. • Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer. E N S U R ... you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. Click the Start button and click My Computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another floppy disk, CD, ...
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...If you have subscribed to the telephone wall jack. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. (Modem Helper may not be available on ... remove it .) • Ensure that you cannot open , click File. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, and then click Modem Helper. www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I N T E R N E T - If all commands receive responses, the modem is communicating with Windows. CHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION - R U N T H E M O...
...If you have subscribed to the telephone wall jack. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. (Modem Helper may not be available on ... remove it .) • Ensure that you cannot open , click File. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, and then click Modem Helper. www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I N T E R N E T - If all commands receive responses, the modem is communicating with Windows. CHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION - R U N T H E M O...
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.... X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I R E D . Insert a disk into the drive and try again. If your IEEE 1394 device is missing an essential file. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. T H E D E V I C E I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - When you begin any of the procedures in this section...Change/Remove and follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL-PROVIDED IEEE 1394 DEVICE - The program that you begin any of the procedures in MS-DOS® mode or when ...
.... X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I R E D . Insert a disk into the drive and try again. If your IEEE 1394 device is missing an essential file. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. T H E D E V I C E I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - When you begin any of the procedures in this section...Change/Remove and follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL-PROVIDED IEEE 1394 DEVICE - The program that you begin any of the procedures in MS-DOS® mode or when ...
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... hold the power button for at least 8 to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify...turns off. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. A program is designed for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall ...
... hold the power button for at least 8 to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify...turns off. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. A program is designed for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall ...
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... disable (mute) or reenable the integrated speakers. If you begin any of your speakers have been listening to the scanner and the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for instructions. 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...
... disable (mute) or reenable the integrated speakers. If you begin any of your speakers have been listening to the scanner and the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for instructions. 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...
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... adjusting the settings. Disconnect the mouse cable, check it for interference. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 17. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I N D O W S V O L U M E ... that the sound is working by testing it and connect the mouse directly to Use the Dell Diagnostics" on page 47. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical ...
... adjusting the settings. Disconnect the mouse cable, check it for interference. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 17. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I N D O W S V O L U M E ... that the sound is working by testing it and connect the mouse directly to Use the Dell Diagnostics" on page 47. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical ...
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...If an error message appears, see page 53. If only part of the display is plugged into an electrical outlet. Contact Dell. Solving Problems 65 or down your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the system has battery power or is readable... down -arrow key. If your computer and connect an external monitor to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. S E E " E R R O R M E S S A G E S " - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS -...
...If an error message appears, see page 53. If only part of the display is plugged into an electrical outlet. Contact Dell. Solving Problems 65 or down your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the system has battery power or is readable... down -arrow key. If your computer and connect an external monitor to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. S E E " E R R O R M E S S A G E S " - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS -...
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..., then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 9. If that Restore my computer to an earlier time is automatically selected. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen. Restoring the Computer to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. The Select a Restore Point... screen provides a calendar that you prefer. 68 Solving Problems See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not work if you set your Dell™ computer to the hardware, software, or other...
..., then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 9. If that Restore my computer to an earlier time is automatically selected. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen. Restoring the Computer to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. The Select a Restore Point... screen provides a calendar that you prefer. 68 Solving Problems See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not work if you set your Dell™ computer to the hardware, software, or other...
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... PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the computer. During the boot process, a blue bar with less than 200 MB of the screen. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to the operating state it was in when you reinstall Windows XP with... www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, ...
... PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the computer. During the boot process, a blue bar with less than 200 MB of the screen. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to the operating state it was in when you reinstall Windows XP with... www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, ...
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... in the Search field and click the arrow to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot in the following step. 3 On the next screen that appeared the first time the computer was turned on my computer, and click Next. 70 Solving Problems In the Hardware Troubleshooter list... | support.dell.com 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is restored to resolve the incompatibility. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8 After the computer ...
... in the Search field and click the arrow to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot in the following step. 3 On the next screen that appeared the first time the computer was turned on my computer, and click Next. 70 Solving Problems In the Hardware Troubleshooter list... | support.dell.com 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is restored to resolve the incompatibility. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8 After the computer ...
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The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings for your computer, such as: • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device-configuration settings • System security and hard-drive password settings 96 Appendix www.dell.com | support.dell.com Environmental...
The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings for your computer, such as: • System configuration • Boot order • Boot (start-up) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device-configuration settings • System security and hard-drive password settings 96 Appendix www.dell.com | support.dell.com Environmental...