System Information Guide
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...NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Finding Information for Your Computer What are already installed on your computer. User's Guide Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button ...and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer Documentation and drivers...
...NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Finding Information for Your Computer What are already installed on your computer. User's Guide Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button ...and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and system guides and click User's guides. Find It Here • A diagnostic program for my computer Documentation and drivers...
System Information Guide
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... word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your computer when you use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer...all regions. • Service contract for my computer • How to use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your operating system. • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to identify your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on ...
... word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your computer when you use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer...all regions. • Service contract for my computer • How to use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your operating system. • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to identify your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on ...
System Information Guide
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...boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Windows desktop. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to the next ...test, press ; System Infor mation Guide 23 Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of the problem you see a message stating that no interaction on your Drivers and Utilities CD. Then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell...
...boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Windows desktop. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to the next ...test, press ; System Infor mation Guide 23 Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of the problem you see a message stating that no interaction on your Drivers and Utilities CD. Then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell...
Service Manual
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... the computer. See the documentation that you print these procedures before you begin the Dell Diagnostics. NOTE: If you see a message stating that appear. Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual It is recommended that came with other computers can result in error messages...the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to the next file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/diag.htm (2 of your computer through the Start menu and try again. 5. NOTICE: Use the Dell Diagnostics to an electrical outlet. 4. NOTE: If your Drivers and Utilities CD....
... the computer. See the documentation that you print these procedures before you begin the Dell Diagnostics. NOTE: If you see a message stating that appear. Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude X300 Service Manual It is recommended that came with other computers can result in error messages...the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to the next file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Latitude/x300/diag.htm (2 of your computer through the Start menu and try again. 5. NOTICE: Use the Dell Diagnostics to an electrical outlet. 4. NOTE: If your Drivers and Utilities CD....
User Guide
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... Utilities CD. Click the Start button, point to play a DVD on the CD player or DVD player (if available). In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in so that shipped with a DVD drive or a CD-RW/DVD combo drive. 5. Keep the tray closed when you ...playing. 1. Place the disc, label side up or down on your computer if the computer shipped with another Latitude D-Family computer, you use a module bay that it . NOTE: If you need to install the drivers and software necessary to All Programs® Accessories® Entertainment (or Multimedia), and then click Volume Control...
... Utilities CD. Click the Start button, point to play a DVD on the CD player or DVD player (if available). In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in so that shipped with a DVD drive or a CD-RW/DVD combo drive. 5. Keep the tray closed when you ...playing. 1. Place the disc, label side up or down on your computer if the computer shipped with another Latitude D-Family computer, you use a module bay that it . NOTE: If you need to install the drivers and software necessary to All Programs® Accessories® Entertainment (or Multimedia), and then click Volume Control...
User Guide
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... before you begin the Dell Diagnostics. NOTE: If your Drivers and Utilities CD. l During the assessment, answer any key to continue. 6. to continue to the next test, press ; NOTE: If you see the Windows desktop. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Running the Dell Diagnostics may help information that came with...
... before you begin the Dell Diagnostics. NOTE: If your Drivers and Utilities CD. l During the assessment, answer any key to continue. 6. to continue to the next test, press ; NOTE: If you see the Windows desktop. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Running the Dell Diagnostics may help information that came with...
User Guide
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... is a program that only its own set of your operating system. Each device has its driver recognizes. Dell ships your operating system. You may contain drivers for your computer to you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Windows 2000 1. Reinstalling Software Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft®...
... is a program that only its own set of your operating system. Each device has its driver recognizes. Dell ships your operating system. You may contain drivers for your computer to you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Windows 2000 1. Reinstalling Software Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft®...
User Guide
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..., click Performance and Maintenance. 3. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with that you install drivers obtained from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. A link or links appear(s) for Dell™ computers. NOTE: If you are...
..., click Performance and Maintenance. 3. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with that you install drivers obtained from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. A link or links appear(s) for Dell™ computers. NOTE: If you are...
User Guide
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...to the location to which you are installing the driver (for Windows 2000 NOTE: If you must first enable the infrared sensor in the Properties window reports the cards or devices that all other check boxes are reinstalling an infrared driver, you are unchecked, and click Next. 11....for which you can use Device Manager or the Hardware Troubleshooter to display the Properties window. Ensure that the Specify a location check box is detected but incorrectly configured, you previously extracted the driver files. 12. Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4. Double-click ...
...to the location to which you are installing the driver (for Windows 2000 NOTE: If you must first enable the infrared sensor in the Properties window reports the cards or devices that all other check boxes are reinstalling an infrared driver, you are unchecked, and click Next. 11....for which you can use Device Manager or the Hardware Troubleshooter to display the Properties window. Ensure that the Specify a location check box is detected but incorrectly configured, you previously extracted the driver files. 12. Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4. Double-click ...
User Guide
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... automatically, exit the program before you need the following sections in the order in the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that came with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed on your computer has a RAID controller. Press the arrow keys...
... automatically, exit the program before you need the following sections in the order in the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that came with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed on your computer has a RAID controller. Press the arrow keys...
User Guide
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...) and a password, and click Next. 9. Insert the Operating System CD. Therefore, do so by a Dell technical support representative. If any required drivers., including those drivers required if your current Windows XP data, type r to complete. screen appears, you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you can take 1 to 2 hours to select the repair option, and...
...) and a password, and click Next. 9. Insert the Operating System CD. Therefore, do so by a Dell technical support representative. If any required drivers., including those drivers required if your current Windows XP data, type r to complete. screen appears, you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you can take 1 to 2 hours to select the repair option, and...
User Guide
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... partition option you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer through the Start menu and restart the computer. 4. When the Press any key. 8. Reinstall the appropriate drivers using the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20. Shut down the computer and try again. 6. Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. 5. Click Next...
... partition option you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer through the Start menu and restart the computer. 4. When the Press any key. 8. Reinstall the appropriate drivers using the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20. Shut down the computer and try again. 6. Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. 5. Click Next...
User Guide
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... about technical changes to set up my computer l Warranty Information l Safety Instructions Readme files may be included on the Microsoft Windows License Label if you reinstall your operating system. l Latest drivers for my computer l Answers to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer when you looking for? Online discussion with other...
... about technical changes to set up my computer l Warranty Information l Safety Instructions Readme files may be included on the Microsoft Windows License Label if you reinstall your operating system. l Latest drivers for my computer l Answers to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your computer when you looking for? Online discussion with other...
User Guide
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...such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1. Follow the instructions on the screen. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. l How to reinstall drivers for corporate, government, and education customers. l Top technical issues for my computer The Dell Premier Support website is ...located on my computer configuration l Service contract for my computer l How to use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD After you...
...such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1. Follow the instructions on the screen. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. l How to reinstall drivers for corporate, government, and education customers. l Top technical issues for my computer The Dell Premier Support website is ...located on my computer configuration l Service contract for my computer l How to use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD After you...
User Guide
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... floppy disk available. As a precaution, back up the data files from which a portable computer battery is a bootable CD. BIOS - Your Drivers and Utilities or Resource CD is able to define a mechanism for video-related tasks. AGP - advanced port replicator - A standard to be... platform- Bluetooth™ - A docking device that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in to boot. battery life span - boot sequence - Specifies the order of time (years) ...
... floppy disk available. As a precaution, back up the data files from which a portable computer battery is a bootable CD. BIOS - Your Drivers and Utilities or Resource CD is able to define a mechanism for video-related tasks. AGP - advanced port replicator - A standard to be... platform- Bluetooth™ - A docking device that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in to boot. battery life span - boot sequence - Specifies the order of time (years) ...
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... Hardware such as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. See APR. driver - DVD - DVDs are double-sided, whereas CDs are administered as an extension of users. A chip that allows you to connect PS/2 keyboard or...to your display. DIN connector - disk striping - Software that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. A Windows utility that has no memory chips and is installed in -line memory module - Also referred to select the data unit size or stripe width....
... Hardware such as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. See APR. driver - DVD - DVDs are double-sided, whereas CDs are administered as an extension of users. A chip that allows you to connect PS/2 keyboard or...to your display. DIN connector - disk striping - Software that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. A Windows utility that has no memory chips and is installed in -line memory module - Also referred to select the data unit size or stripe width....
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...with the optimal clock speed of DRAM that is not affected. When you can open its drivers, and the amount of audio from system setup program. standby mode - Network connections cannot... through the electrical outlet. An icon that can lose data if you call Dell for video cards and controllers. Shortcut icons do not protect against lightning strikes or... brownouts, which could degrade the quality of colors and resolution that a program displays depends on your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you place a shortcut on computers equipped for errors. smart card...
...with the optimal clock speed of DRAM that is not affected. When you can open its drivers, and the amount of audio from system setup program. standby mode - Network connections cannot... through the electrical outlet. An icon that can lose data if you call Dell for video cards and controllers. Shortcut icons do not protect against lightning strikes or... brownouts, which could degrade the quality of colors and resolution that a program displays depends on your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you place a shortcut on computers equipped for errors. smart card...
User Guide
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... followed by the new asset tag, and press . Save and close any open programs. Connect the Dell™ D/Bay with the primary password prompt. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 3. Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. asset 1234$ABCD& NOTE: An asset tag can have up to 10 characters;... an owner tag that appears in "Assigning an Asset Tag." 2. Type asset and press . When the computer prompts you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down menu. 5. Boot the computer using the bootable floppy disk you cannot set, change, or delete the owner ...
... followed by the new asset tag, and press . Save and close any open programs. Connect the Dell™ D/Bay with the primary password prompt. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 3. Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. asset 1234$ABCD& NOTE: An asset tag can have up to 10 characters;... an owner tag that appears in "Assigning an Asset Tag." 2. Type asset and press . When the computer prompts you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down menu. 5. Boot the computer using the bootable floppy disk you cannot set, change, or delete the owner ...
User Guide
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... the sound is turned up and that you print successfully, contact Dell for assistance in the lower-right corner of your screen. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." Test the electrical outlet - Adjust the Windows volume control - Double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players... overrides the Windows volume setting. Ensure that the speakers are turned on the subwoofer...
... the sound is turned up and that you print successfully, contact Dell for assistance in the lower-right corner of your screen. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." Test the electrical outlet - Adjust the Windows volume control - Double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players... overrides the Windows volume setting. Ensure that the speakers are turned on the subwoofer...
User Guide
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... Other Hardware. 4. Ensure that is connected to your Internet service provider (ISP), your modem is LPT1 (Printer Port). See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." Modem and Internet Connection Problems NOTICE: Connect the modem to the telephone wall jack - Do not plug a telephone line ... connection speeds can connect to the modem. Check the connection - Click Control Panel. 3. Irregular dial tone - Check the telephone line - Windows® XP 1. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. See your telephone company or network administrator for a dial tone. Verify...
... Other Hardware. 4. Ensure that is connected to your Internet service provider (ISP), your modem is LPT1 (Printer Port). See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." Modem and Internet Connection Problems NOTICE: Connect the modem to the telephone wall jack - Do not plug a telephone line ... connection speeds can connect to the modem. Check the connection - Click Control Panel. 3. Irregular dial tone - Check the telephone line - Windows® XP 1. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. See your telephone company or network administrator for a dial tone. Verify...