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... 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 Parts Before You Begin 71 Recommended Tools...
... 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 Parts Before You Begin 71 Recommended Tools...
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...Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 68. Solving Problems 67 Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 ... appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem,...
...Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 68. Solving Problems 67 Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 ... appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem,...
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...Classic view. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for information on using System Restore. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen. See the Windows Help and Support Center for ...delete any applications installed after you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to restore your Dell™ computer to the operating state it was in when you want to the hardware, software, or other system settings have ...
...Classic view. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for information on using System Restore. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the screen. See the Windows Help and Support Center for ...delete any applications installed after you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to restore your Dell™ computer to the operating state it was in when you want to the hardware, software, or other system settings have ...
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... bar with less than 200 MB of the screen. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your hard drive to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and... then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Data files include documents...
... bar with less than 200 MB of the screen. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your hard drive to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and... then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Data files include documents...
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... Confirm. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is restored to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the computer again. In the Hardware Troubleshooter... list, click I need to resolve the incompatibility. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8 After the computer restarts, click OK.
... Confirm. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is restored to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the computer again. In the Hardware Troubleshooter... list, click I need to resolve the incompatibility. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8 After the computer restarts, click OK.
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... hard drive.) 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 If the computer is restored. Additional technical support options may be available for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to an electrical outlet. 4 Turn on... your docking device for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to the original default configuration as the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer and all Dell-installed hardware. When the DELL...
... hard drive.) 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 If the computer is restored. Additional technical support options may be available for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to an electrical outlet. 4 Turn on... your docking device for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to the original default configuration as the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer and all Dell-installed hardware. When the DELL...
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...drive problems, 50 CD-RW drive problems, 50 CDs using, 29 Check Disk, 51 coin-cell battery replacing, 85 computer crashes, 56-57 restore to previous operating state, 67 slow performance, 53, 58 specifications, 91 stops responding, 56 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 70 connecting audio ... tips, 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 ...
...drive problems, 50 CD-RW drive problems, 50 CDs using, 29 Check Disk, 51 coin-cell battery replacing, 85 computer crashes, 56-57 restore to previous operating state, 67 slow performance, 53, 58 specifications, 91 stops responding, 56 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 70 connecting audio ... tips, 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 ...
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...software conflicts, 70 problems, 57 speakers description, 13 problems, 62 volume, 62 specifications, 91 spyware, 53, 58 subwoofer description, 20 support contacting Dell, 99, 117 policy, 98 S-video TV-out connector connecting a TV, 19 description, 19 Index 121 optical drive description, 15 optical-drive ...network, 58 power, 59 power light conditions, 59 printer, 61 program crashes, 56 program stops responding, 56 programs and Windows compatibility, 57 restore to previous operating state, 67 scanner, 61 slow computer performance, 53, 58 software, 56-57 sound and speakers, 62 spyware, 53, 58...
...software conflicts, 70 problems, 57 speakers description, 13 problems, 62 volume, 62 specifications, 91 spyware, 53, 58 subwoofer description, 20 support contacting Dell, 99, 117 policy, 98 S-video TV-out connector connecting a TV, 19 description, 19 Index 121 optical drive description, 15 optical-drive ...network, 58 power, 59 power light conditions, 59 printer, 61 program crashes, 56 program stops responding, 56 programs and Windows compatibility, 57 restore to previous operating state, 67 scanner, 61 slow computer performance, 53, 58 software, 56-57 sound and speakers, 62 spyware, 53, 58...
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...network adapter PC Cards, 39 122 Index System Restore, 67-68 system 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 off your computer, 71 TV connecting,...
...network adapter PC Cards, 39 122 Index System Restore, 67-68 system 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 off your computer, 71 TV connecting,...