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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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...TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER - If the problem persists, try again. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - TI M E - See "Contacting Dell." See "Dell Diagnostics." Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. You may be malfunctioning. SEEK ERROR - The operating system cannot find a specific ... Run the Windows error-checking utility to open is running out of sectors are corrupted. The reserve battery that you want to restore the data by entering the system setup program. The battery is missing an essential file. System configuration settings are defective, back ...
...TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST POWER - If the problem persists, try again. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - TI M E - See "Contacting Dell." See "Dell Diagnostics." Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. You may be malfunctioning. SEEK ERROR - The operating system cannot find a specific ... Run the Windows error-checking utility to open is running out of sectors are corrupted. The reserve battery that you want to restore the data by entering the system setup program. The battery is missing an essential file. System configuration settings are defective, back ...
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... website at support.dell.com or your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your ...click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4...
... website at support.dell.com or your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your ...click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4...
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... continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. A link or links appear(s) for the driver or utility (if available). 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 previous section, click...
... continue. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. A link or links appear(s) for the driver or utility (if available). 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 previous section, click...
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... Double-click 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 operating system. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. However, using the...operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you received the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Use the CD only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you received an ...
... Double-click 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 operating system. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. However, using the...operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you received the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Use the CD only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you received an ...
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...an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Windows Help and Support Center." System Restore does not monitor your data files. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click the task for the Windows...restore points appear in this document were written for System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using a different restore point, or you install a device driver, use System Restore. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you set your Dell...
...an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see "Windows Help and Support Center." System Restore does not monitor your data files. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click the task for the Windows...restore points appear in this document were written for System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using a different restore point, or you install a device driver, use System Restore. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you set your Dell...
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...the computer. Solving Problems 77 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore. If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to restore your computer-including data files-are .... Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec is unchecked. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . Any programs or files added since you do not press in when you purchased the...
...the computer. Solving Problems 77 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore. If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to restore your computer-including data files-are .... Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec is unchecked. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . Any programs or files added since you do not press in when you purchased the...
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...the operating state it was not found. Dell PC Restore enables you will not be able to use it , and you to restore your computer's operating system. The PC Restore partition is deleted and the newly available disk space is restored to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename... on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. The computer restarts. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from the hard drive, you must log on as administrator. It is no partition to delete. ...
...the operating state it was not found. Dell PC Restore enables you will not be able to use it , and you to restore your computer's operating system. The PC Restore partition is deleted and the newly available disk space is restored to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename... on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. The computer restarts. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from the hard drive, you must log on as administrator. It is no partition to delete. ...
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...so. See "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback." See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore." Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to load any open files and exit any required drivers. ...System CD Before You Begin If you are listed. 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 your operating...
...so. See "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback." See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore." Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to load any open files and exit any required drivers. ...System CD Before You Begin If you are listed. 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 your operating...
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... the computer and set it from the computer. 5 Remove the new drive from its packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging. See "Restoring Your Operating System." 9 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to remove it aside...
... the computer and set it from the computer. 5 Remove the new drive from its packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging. See "Restoring Your Operating System." 9 Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to remove it aside...
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... the list and scans each enabled device for the operating system start the operating system. You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by a number; Boot... sequence changes take effect as soon as you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored. 104 Appendix When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you see "Performing a One-Time Boot." The computer boots to wait until you wait too long...
... the list and scans each enabled device for the operating system start the operating system. You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by a number; Boot... sequence changes take effect as soon as you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored. 104 Appendix When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you see "Performing a One-Time Boot." The computer boots to wait until you wait too long...
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... support is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly is available at support.dell.com. Dell-installed peripherals include any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for restoration of the product. Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection ...technology must be available for the computer and any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products...
... support is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly is available at support.dell.com. Dell-installed peripherals include any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for restoration of the product. Macrovision Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection ...technology must be available for the computer and any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products...
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..., the term is lost. heat sink - A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212° is automatically restored. 130 Glossary A disk drive that contains descriptive or instructional information about a product. FTP - file transfer protocol - GB - GHz - gigahertz... much radiation computers and other electronic equipment can read and write to the hard drive is the boiling point of your Dell™ computer. H hard drive - extended PC Card - An electromagnetic form of ExpressCards. Express Service Code service may...
..., the term is lost. heat sink - A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212° is automatically restored. 130 Glossary A disk drive that contains descriptive or instructional information about a product. FTP - file transfer protocol - GB - GHz - gigahertz... much radiation computers and other electronic equipment can read and write to the hard drive is the boiling point of your Dell™ computer. H hard drive - extended PC Card - An electromagnetic form of ExpressCards. Express Service Code service may...
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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, 103..., 20 traveling with the 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.
... 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, 103..., 20 traveling with the 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.