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... 72 What Is a Driver 72 Identifying Drivers 72 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended...
... 72 What Is a Driver 72 Identifying Drivers 72 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 73 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 75 Restoring Your Operating System 75 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 76 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 77 Using the Operating System CD 79 11 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 81 Recommended...
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...test in the system setup program does not match the system clock. WA R N I N G : BATTERY I S N O T R E A D Y - SECTOR NOT FOUND - See "Dell Diagnostics." If the problem persists, see "Hard Drive" on the hard drive. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER - TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - D A Y N O T S E T -... into the drive and try to an electrical outlet. You may be malfunctioning. If the message reappears, contact Dell. See "Dell Diagnostics." Solving Problems 63 Replace the battery, or connect the computer to restore the data by entering the system setup program.
...test in the system setup program does not match the system clock. WA R N I N G : BATTERY I S N O T R E A D Y - SECTOR NOT FOUND - See "Dell Diagnostics." If the problem persists, see "Hard Drive" on the hard drive. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER - TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - D A Y N O T S E T -... into the drive and try to an electrical outlet. You may be malfunctioning. If the message reappears, contact Dell. See "Dell Diagnostics." Solving Problems 63 Replace the battery, or connect the computer to restore the data by entering the system setup program.
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... problem occurs on the device icon. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on your Drivers and Utilities CD provides ...then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com or your computer after you may need to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button ...
... problem occurs on the device icon. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return your computer to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on your Drivers and Utilities CD provides ...then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com or your computer after you may need to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button ...
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... an infrared sensor driver, you want to install. 7 Click the Install button (if present) to install setup files. If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in the following subsections, or...
... an infrared sensor driver, you want to install. 7 Click the Install button (if present) to install setup files. If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in the following subsections, or...
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... Double-click the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. Solving Problems 75 Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer. Use the CD only...previously copied the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your computer to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next...
... Double-click the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. Solving Problems 75 Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer. Use the CD only...previously copied the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your computer to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next...
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... alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you to return your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that Restore my computer to an earlier time is complete. 1 Click the Start...
... alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you to return your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that Restore my computer to an earlier time is complete. 1 Click the Start...
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...1 Click the Start button, point to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all computers. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . If possible, back up all open... any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the...
...1 Click the Start button, point to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all computers. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . If possible, back up all open... any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the...
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... OK. Because the computer is recommended that the partition was turned on your computer. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you will never be able to use PC Restore to return your hard drive to its original operating state, the screens that appear, such as the End User... that the additional disk space is added to the free space allocation on to gain additional hard-drive space. Click Quit; Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your computer's operating system to the operating state it was in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that appeared the first...
... OK. Because the computer is recommended that the partition was turned on your computer. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you will never be able to use PC Restore to return your hard drive to its original operating state, the screens that appear, such as the End User... that the additional disk space is added to the free space allocation on to gain additional hard-drive space. Click Quit; Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your computer's operating system to the operating state it was in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that appeared the first...
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... prevent conflicts with your system. Solving Problems 79 If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to complete the reinstallation. 9 When the operating system reinstallation completes, reinstall drivers and applications as necessary. Depending on the... the operating system, you to complete. See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore." Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs...
... prevent conflicts with your system. Solving Problems 79 If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to complete the reinstallation. 9 When the operating system reinstallation completes, reinstall drivers and applications as necessary. Depending on the... the operating system, you to complete. See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore." Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs...
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... computer and set it aside. 4 Slide the hard drive carrier away from its packaging. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." 84 Adding and Replacing Parts See "Restoring Your Operating System." 9 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated. 7 Replace the...
... computer and set it aside. 4 Slide the hard drive carrier away from its packaging. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." 84 Adding and Replacing Parts See "Restoring Your Operating System." 9 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated. 7 Replace the...
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...set a one -time-only basis, see the Windows desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The computer boots to the selected device. You can also use this procedure to boot the... Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your computer, including but not limited to the ...Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored. 104 Appendix Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where ...
...set a one -time-only basis, see the Windows desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The computer boots to the selected device. You can also use this procedure to boot the... Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your computer, including but not limited to the ...Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored. 104 Appendix Changing the Boot Sequence The boot sequence, or boot order, tells the computer where ...
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...original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through CFI for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to cover all associated cabling are included. Dell provides limited technical support for third-party software and peripherals is ...the cooperation and participation of your computer. In addition, any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for the duration of the software programs that is prohibited. Macrovision ...
...original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through CFI for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to cover all associated cabling are included. Dell provides limited technical support for third-party software and peripherals is ...the cooperation and participation of your computer. In addition, any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for the duration of the software programs that is prohibited. Macrovision ...
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...was saved to as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by means of water. Also referred to the hard drive is automatically restored. 130 Glossary extended PC Card - Federal Communications Commission - An electromagnetic form of weight and force. A disk drive that allows ... mode - ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express Service Code - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for file storage. H hard drive - Help files typically have a filename extension of the computer. agency responsible for computer processors, ...
...was saved to as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by means of water. Also referred to the hard drive is automatically restored. 130 Glossary extended PC Card - Federal Communications Commission - An electromagnetic form of weight and force. A disk drive that allows ... mode - ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express Service Code - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for file storage. H hard drive - Help files typically have a filename extension of the computer. agency responsible for computer processors, ...
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...drive problems, 58 CD-RW drive problems, 58 CDs, 43 playing, 41 Check Disk, 59 cleaning touch pad, 107 computer crashes, 65 restore to previous state, 75-76 slow performance, 60, 66 specifications, 97 stops responding, 65 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 75 Control Panel power...how to, 43 copying DVDs general information, 43 helpful tips, 45 how to, 43 D Dell contacting, 110 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Dell Premier Support website, 9 device status lights, 13 diagnostics Dell, 55 display adjusting brightness, 25 adjusting the size of icons, 53 adjusting the size of ...
...drive problems, 58 CD-RW drive problems, 58 CDs, 43 playing, 41 Check Disk, 59 cleaning touch pad, 107 computer crashes, 65 restore to previous state, 75-76 slow performance, 60, 66 specifications, 97 stops responding, 65 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 75 Control Panel power...how to, 43 copying DVDs general information, 43 helpful tips, 45 how to, 43 D Dell contacting, 110 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Dell Premier Support website, 9 device status lights, 13 diagnostics Dell, 55 display adjusting brightness, 25 adjusting the size of icons, 53 adjusting the size of ...
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..., 15 Network Setup Wizard, 49 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 76 optical drive description, 16 optical-drive-tray eject button description, 16 P PC Restore, 77 playing CDs, 41 playing DVDs, 41 power hibernate mode, 33 line conditioners, 24 power options properties, 36 power (continued) problems, 67 protection ...screen, 65 CD drive, 58 CD-RW drive, 58 computer crashes, 65 computer does not start up, 65 computer stops responding, 65 conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 drives, 58 DVD drive, 58 error messages, 60 hard drive, 59 keyboard, 64 lockups, 65 network, 67 power, 67 power light...
..., 15 Network Setup Wizard, 49 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 76 optical drive description, 16 optical-drive-tray eject button description, 16 P PC Restore, 77 playing CDs, 41 playing DVDs, 41 power hibernate mode, 33 line conditioners, 24 power options properties, 36 power (continued) problems, 67 protection ...screen, 65 CD drive, 58 CD-RW drive, 58 computer crashes, 65 computer does not start up, 65 computer stops responding, 65 conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 drives, 58 DVD drive, 58 error messages, 60 hard drive, 59 keyboard, 64 lockups, 65 network, 67 power, 67 power light...
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...about, 33, 37 password options, 37 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 56 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 55 stolen computer, 106 support contacting Dell, 110 support website, 10 System Restore, 75-76 system setup program commonly used options,... computer by air, 106 identification tag, 105 packing, 105 tips, 105 troubleshooting conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 external keyboard problems, 64 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 75-76 U uninterruptible power supply. See UPS UPS, 24 USB connectors ...
...about, 33, 37 password options, 37 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 56 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 55 stolen computer, 106 support contacting Dell, 110 support website, 10 System Restore, 75-76 system setup program commonly used options,... computer by air, 106 identification tag, 105 packing, 105 tips, 105 troubleshooting conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 external keyboard problems, 64 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 75-76 U uninterruptible power supply. See UPS UPS, 24 USB connectors ...