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... might have an ISP, consult the Connect to the Internet wizard. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you do not have an ISP icon on the screen to the Internet. 3 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you cannot connect...
... might have an ISP, consult the Connect to the Internet wizard. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you do not have an ISP icon on the screen to the Internet. 3 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you cannot connect...
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... provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from an old computer to a new computer by your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and use a dial-up a direct cable connection between two computers, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between...
... provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from an old computer to a new computer by your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and use a dial-up a direct cable connection between two computers, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between...
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... the items you have a Windows XP CD? Do not click Next at this ? After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 Click Finish. 20 Setting Up Your Computer To copy data from the Windows XP CD→ Next. 5 When the Now go to your old ...computer screen appears, go to transfer? This media is this time. To prepare a new computer for the file transfer: 1 Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click...
... the items you have a Windows XP CD? Do not click Next at this ? After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 Click Finish. 20 Setting Up Your Computer To copy data from the Windows XP CD→ Next. 5 When the Now go to your old ...computer screen appears, go to transfer? This media is this time. To prepare a new computer for the file transfer: 1 Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click...
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...click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this? When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? To create a ... System media, you must create a wizard disk that will allow you have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. Setting Up Your Computer 21 screen, select the method you chose for fastwiz (on the Run window, browse to your new computer....
...click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this? When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? To create a ... System media, you must create a wizard disk that will allow you have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. Setting Up Your Computer 21 screen, select the method you chose for fastwiz (on the Run window, browse to your new computer....
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... wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in progress. After the information ...has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 Click Finish. screen, select the method you chose for document #154781 (What Are The...
... wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in progress. After the information ...has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 Click Finish. screen, select the method you chose for document #154781 (What Are The...
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... NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you begin. Troubleshooting 43 See your Service Manual at support.dell.com to review your computer and try again... is optional and may not ship with your hard drive or from your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on the screen. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait ...
... NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you begin. Troubleshooting 43 See your Service Manual at support.dell.com to review your computer and try again... is optional and may not ship with your hard drive or from your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on the screen. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait ...
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... that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you set your Dell computer to the devices specified in this document were written for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer...see the program documentation. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to run, and follow the instructions on the screen, write down the exact message. If multiple versions are listed, select the version that is properly connected. • If an error message appears on ...
... that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you set your Dell computer to the devices specified in this document were written for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer...see the program documentation. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to run, and follow the instructions on the screen, write down the exact message. If multiple versions are listed, select the version that is properly connected. • If an error message appears on ...
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...Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - See the software documentation for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until .... 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is...
...Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - See the software documentation for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until .... 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is...
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... the top of the Dell™ Support screen. 50 Troubleshooting Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Double-click the icon to perform the following tasks: • Check your computing environment, view frequently asked questions. • Learn more information about the Dell Support Utility. • Turn off the Dell Support Utility. Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click...
... the top of the Dell™ Support screen. 50 Troubleshooting Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Double-click the icon to perform the following tasks: • Check your computing environment, view frequently asked questions. • Learn more information about the Dell Support Utility. • Turn off the Dell Support Utility. Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click...
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... Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your computer to the operating state that existed before you are an administrator on the screen. If this is your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 52 Reinstalling Software If not...
... Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your computer to the operating state that existed before you are an administrator on the screen. If this is your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 52 Reinstalling Software If not...
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... Account Control window may appear. Reinstalling Software 53 For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for the new hardware might not be displayed. If you are automatically displayed... , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. The drivers that are used by your administrator to your computer are an administrator on the screen.
... Account Control window may appear. Reinstalling Software 53 For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program displays drivers only for the new hardware might not be displayed. If you are automatically displayed... , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. The drivers that are used by your administrator to your computer are an administrator on the screen.
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... type System Restore and press . otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on the screen. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration .... 2 Click either Restore my computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on -screen prompts. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Windows Vista: 1 Click Start . ...
... type System Restore and press . otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on the screen. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration .... 2 Click either Restore my computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on -screen prompts. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; Windows Vista: 1 Click Start . ...
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...time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer again. NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . The restore process takes approximately 6 to 10 minutes to complete. 4 When prompted..., click Finish to its original operating state, the screens that appear, such as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that appeared the first time the computer was turned on the computer...
...time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer again. NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . The restore process takes approximately 6 to 10 minutes to complete. 4 When prompted..., click Finish to its original operating state, the screens that appear, such as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that appeared the first time the computer was turned on the computer...
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NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to complete. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Using the Operating System Media Before you Begin If you may take five or more minutes to correct a ... prompt, type administrator in before you want to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8...
NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to complete. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Using the Operating System Media Before you Begin If you may take five or more minutes to correct a ... prompt, type administrator in before you want to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8...
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.... Reinstalling Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to wait until you need the Dell™ Operating System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Depending on the screen to complete the installation. 60 Reinstalling Software NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that...
.... Reinstalling Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to wait until you need the Dell™ Operating System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Depending on the screen to complete the installation. 60 Reinstalling Software NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that...
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..., 62 setup, 15 software reinstalling, 51 troubleshooting, 48 specifications, 23 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media, 44 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 43 support contacting Dell, 69 System Restore, 54 T Technical Update Service, 49 transferring information to a new... computer, 19 troubleshooting, 35 beep codes, 35 blue screen, 48 computer stops responding, 47 Dell Diagnostics, 42 error messages, 37 lockups, 47 memory, 46 power, 45 power light conditions, 45 power lights, 35...
..., 62 setup, 15 software reinstalling, 51 troubleshooting, 48 specifications, 23 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media, 44 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 43 support contacting Dell, 69 System Restore, 54 T Technical Update Service, 49 transferring information to a new... computer, 19 troubleshooting, 35 beep codes, 35 blue screen, 48 computer stops responding, 47 Dell Diagnostics, 42 error messages, 37 lockups, 47 memory, 46 power, 45 power light conditions, 45 power lights, 35...
Service Manual
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... battery is installed properly. 2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this process once it begins. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in the center of power. When the flash ... BIOS-update program media, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down -arrow keys or press the appropriate number on the screen. Failure to do so may cause system damage. 8. Flashing the BIOS From a CD NOTICE: Connect the AC adapter to an electrical outlet ...
... battery is installed properly. 2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this process once it begins. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in the center of power. When the flash ... BIOS-update program media, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down -arrow keys or press the appropriate number on the screen. Failure to do so may cause system damage. 8. Flashing the BIOS From a CD NOTICE: Connect the AC adapter to an electrical outlet ...
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7. The file icon appears on the screen. The file downloads to Contents Page Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Back to your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 9. In the Save In window, click the down arrow to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on your desktop. 8.
7. The file icon appears on the screen. The file downloads to Contents Page Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Back to your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 9. In the Save In window, click the down arrow to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on your desktop. 8.
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...Dell™ Technology Guide on your computer, perform the checks in Solving Problems, and then run the Dell Diagnostics before contacting Dell...Dell... Dell ...Dell Diagnostics. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you want to the diagnostic utility partition and run the Dell... The Dell Diagnostics ...Dell Support. ¡ If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell...Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your hard drive. 4. NOTE: Alternatively, you see Starting the Dell...Dell Diagnostics from the one-time boot menu at support.dell...
...Dell™ Technology Guide on your computer, perform the checks in Solving Problems, and then run the Dell Diagnostics before contacting Dell...Dell... Dell ...Dell Diagnostics. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you want to the diagnostic utility partition and run the Dell... The Dell Diagnostics ...Dell Support. ¡ If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell...Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your hard drive. 4. NOTE: Alternatively, you see Starting the Dell...Dell Diagnostics from the one-time boot menu at support.dell...
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.../mouse, or press and then , to select the test you want to run (see Dell Diagnostics Main Menu). NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the screen. 10. NOTE: It is recommended that you want to run (see... Dell Diagnostics Main Menu). After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 7.
.../mouse, or press and then , to select the test you want to run (see Dell Diagnostics Main Menu). NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the screen. 10. NOTE: It is recommended that you want to run (see... Dell Diagnostics Main Menu). After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 7.