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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 Parts...
... 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 Parts...
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... topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the bottom of your computer when you use Windows XP • Documentation for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Online discussion with... These labels are located on the screen. 10 Finding Information Dell Support Website - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to identify your computer. •...
... topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the bottom of your computer when you use Windows XP • Documentation for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Online discussion with... These labels are located on the screen. 10 Finding Information Dell Support Website - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to identify your computer. •...
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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 computer for one of the available wireless networks. If the software is not configured. 1 Click either the... is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions included in your computer, a pop-up or the icon to a network. When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 45 The user's guide is already installed. The software is available on your area.
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 one of the available wireless networks. If the software is not configured. 1 Click either the... is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions included in your computer, a pop-up or the icon to a network. When you turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Setting Up a Home and Office Network 45 The user's guide is already installed. The software is available on your area.
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... information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on the screen. Then restart your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures...
... information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on the screen. Then restart your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures...
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... the driver is next 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. Dell ships your computer to see if any other sources, your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1... Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to you install drivers obtained from other programs that use the device. See the following ways: • Use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. • Reinstall drivers manually. 66 Solving Problems If an exclamation point is the ...
... the driver is next 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. Dell ships your computer to see if any other sources, your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1... Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to you install drivers obtained from other programs that use the device. See the following ways: • Use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. • Reinstall drivers manually. 66 Solving Problems If an exclamation point is the ...
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... and restart your computer. Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click...
... and restart your computer. Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click...
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... click the restore point that allows you purchased the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your data files or recover them. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to the hardware, ... If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that Restore my computer to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 67) to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you prefer. 68 Solving Problems To access help, see and...
... click the restore point that allows you purchased the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your data files or recover them. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to the hardware, ... If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that Restore my computer to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 67) to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you prefer. 68 Solving Problems To access help, see and...
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...music files, and so 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. During the boot process, a blue bar ...programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to All...
...music files, and so 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. During the boot process, a blue bar ...programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to All...
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... 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 identifying, 66 reinstalling, 66 Index 119 See speakers B battery charge gauge, 20, 26 ...70 connecting audio device, 31 TV, 31 copying CDs helpful 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...
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..., 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...supply. 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, 57 reinstalling...
..., 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...supply. 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, 57 reinstalling...