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... Read 107 If Only Part of the Display is Readable 107 Drivers 108 What Is a Driver 108 Identifying Drivers 108 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 108 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 110 Restoring Your Operating System 111 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 111 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 112 Using the Operating System CD 114...
... Read 107 If Only Part of the Display is Readable 107 Drivers 108 What Is a Driver 108 Identifying Drivers 108 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 108 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 110 Restoring Your Operating System 111 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 111 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 112 Using the Operating System CD 114...
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...information for correct operation of your computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Finding Information 13 The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel®... is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on the screen. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Windows...
...information for correct operation of your computer. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Finding Information 13 The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel®... is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on the screen. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 90. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Windows...
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NOTE: Access to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System CD?). See the documentation that it is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you connect a printer to your computer was shipped.... can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with your printer and computer. For additional information, search support.dell.com for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: ...
NOTE: Access to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System CD?). See the documentation that it is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you connect a printer to your computer was shipped.... can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with your printer and computer. For additional information, search support.dell.com for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: ...
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.... • Verify that your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 155. Dell MediaDirect Problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I V E A N D T H E D E L L D V D P L A Y E R - icon at the bottom of video files. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to scan the computer and remove...
.... • Verify that your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 155. Dell MediaDirect Problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I V E A N D T H E D E L L D V D P L A Y E R - icon at the bottom of video files. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to scan the computer and remove...
Owner's Manual
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...A welcome screen appears. 4 Click Next. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with your computer. Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from the Drivers and Utilities CD. 1 Save and close any open ... and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the screen to install setup files. Troubleshooting ...
...A welcome screen appears. 4 Click Next. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with your computer. Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from the Drivers and Utilities CD. 1 Save and close any open ... and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the screen to install setup files. Troubleshooting ...
Owner's Manual
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... The procedures in when you set your operating system problem. NOTICE: Before you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using the Operating System CD" on page 111. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec" on the screen. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not ...resolve your computer to allow you received the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on page 13. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. For instructions, see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on using the Operating System CD also deletes...
... The procedures in when you set your operating system problem. NOTICE: Before you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using the Operating System CD" on page 111. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec" on the screen. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not ...resolve your computer to allow you received the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on page 13. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. For instructions, see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on using the Operating System CD also deletes...
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...restore points are available, click the restore point that you want to restore your computer. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you...until the system restoration is unchecked. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any application programs or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and...
...restore points are available, click the restore point that you want to restore your computer. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you...until the system restoration is unchecked. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any application programs or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and...
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... CD Before You Begin If you installed the new device driver. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to complete. To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that the partition was in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and...
... CD Before You Begin If you installed the new device driver. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to complete. To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that the partition was in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and...
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...computer before you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. See the documentation that came with Windows XP, disable any key. 7 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press . 8 Follow the...the operating system reinstallation completes, reinstall drivers and application programs as necessary. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your hard drive. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Troubleshooting 115
...computer before you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. See the documentation that came with Windows XP, disable any key. 7 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press . 8 Follow the...the operating system reinstallation completes, reinstall drivers and application programs as necessary. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your hard drive. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Troubleshooting 115
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... 11 online, 13 Product Information Guide, 11 regulatory, 11 safety, 11 warranty, 11 Dolby headphones, setting up, 69 drivers about, 108 identifying, 108 reinstalling, 108 Drivers and Utilities CD, 109 drives problems, 91 See hard drive DVD drive problems, 91 DVDs about, 54 playing, 51 DVI...20, 22-23, 28 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 30 firewall Windows XP, 84 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 20 H hard drive description, 27 problems, 92 replacing, 119 returning to Dell, 121 hardware conflicts, 110 Dell Diagnostics, 87 Hardware Troubleshooter, 110 Help and Support Center, 13-14 ...
... 11 online, 13 Product Information Guide, 11 regulatory, 11 safety, 11 warranty, 11 Dolby headphones, setting up, 69 drivers about, 108 identifying, 108 reinstalling, 108 Drivers and Utilities CD, 109 drives problems, 91 See hard drive DVD drive problems, 91 DVDs about, 54 playing, 51 DVI...20, 22-23, 28 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 30 firewall Windows XP, 84 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 20 H hard drive description, 27 problems, 92 replacing, 119 returning to Dell, 121 hardware conflicts, 110 Dell Diagnostics, 87 Hardware Troubleshooter, 110 Help and Support Center, 13-14 ...
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... Index 187 See UPS UPS, 34 USB connectors description, 24 V video problems, 106 video connector description, 25 volume adjusting, 105 W warranty information, 11 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 109 enabling display settings for a TV, 70 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 30 Hardware Troubleshooter, 110 Help and Support Center, 13-14 hibernate mode...
... Index 187 See UPS UPS, 34 USB connectors description, 24 V video problems, 106 video connector description, 25 volume adjusting, 105 W warranty information, 11 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 109 enabling display settings for a TV, 70 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 30 Hardware Troubleshooter, 110 Help and Support Center, 13-14 hibernate mode...