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Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Back View 8 Battery Removal 9 Wireless Switch 10 2 Setting Up Your Computer 11 Quick Setup 11 Connecting to the Internet 13 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 14 Transferring Information to a New Computer 15 Microsoft Windows Vista 15 Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 15 3 Specifications 19 4 Troubleshooting 31 Tools 31 Power Lights 31 Beep Codes 31 Contents 3
Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Back View 8 Battery Removal 9 Wireless Switch 10 2 Setting Up Your Computer 11 Quick Setup 11 Connecting to the Internet 13 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 14 Transferring Information to a New Computer 15 Microsoft Windows Vista 15 Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 15 3 Specifications 19 4 Troubleshooting 31 Tools 31 Power Lights 31 Beep Codes 31 Contents 3
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... Utility 45 5 Reinstalling Software 47 Drivers 47 Identifying Drivers 47 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 47 Restoring Your Operating System 50 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore 50 Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore 52 Using the Operating System Media 53 Using the Operating System Media 55 6 Finding Information 57 7 Getting Help...
... Utility 45 5 Reinstalling Software 47 Drivers 47 Identifying Drivers 47 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 47 Restoring Your Operating System 50 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore 50 Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore 52 Using the Operating System Media 53 Using the Operating System Media 55 6 Finding Information 57 7 Getting Help...
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... and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer→ Connect to the Internet. 3 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to connect to the Internet?, and click Next. 6 Use the setup information provided by...status, or try connecting again later. If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. Contact your ISP information ready. Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click ...
... and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer→ Connect to the Internet. 3 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to connect to the Internet?, and click Next. 6 Use the setup information provided by...status, or try connecting again later. If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. Contact your ISP information ready. Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click ...
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...provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from a source computer to a New Computer Microsoft Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new... Start button → Control Panel 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the Connect to the Internet window, click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up modem or ISDN. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by your ISP. 5 Follow the...
...provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from a source computer to a New Computer Microsoft Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new... Start button → Control Panel 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the Connect to the Internet window, click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up modem or ISDN. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by your ISP. 5 Follow the...
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... of the two computers. screen, click Old Computer→ Next. 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you have a Windows XP CD? For transferring information to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or source computer. This information may not be available in... Windows XP. Do not click Next at this time. NOTE: You can transfer information from an old computer to a new computer by directly...
... of the two computers. screen, click Old Computer→ Next. 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you have a Windows XP CD? For transferring information to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or source computer. This information may not be available in... Windows XP. Do not click Next at this time. NOTE: You can transfer information from an old computer to a new computer by directly...
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... transfer and click Next. Setting Up Your Computer 17 The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive→ Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. screen, click New ... computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? To create a wizard disk, use your new computer. After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 ...
... transfer and click Next. Setting Up Your Computer 17 The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive→ Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. screen, click New ... computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? To create a wizard disk, use your new computer. After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 ...
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...: 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk, and click Start→ Run. 2 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in certain countries. 18 Setting Up Your Computer screen, click Old Computer→ Next. ...method you chose for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 Click Finish....
...: 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk, and click Start→ Run. 2 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in certain countries. 18 Setting Up Your Computer screen, click Old Computer→ Next. ...method you chose for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 Click Finish....
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... to run the program again. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. The computer cannot find the hard drive. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I O N E R R O R - Contact Dell (see the software documentation. Close all windows and open . If the hard drive is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. A memory module may be faulty or...
... to run the program again. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. The computer cannot find the hard drive. N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I O N E R R O R - Contact Dell (see the software documentation. Close all windows and open . If the hard drive is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. A memory module may be faulty or...
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... system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. If the problem persists, run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). OPTIONAL ROM B A D CHECKSUM - Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to open...
... system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. If the problem persists, run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). OPTIONAL ROM B A D CHECKSUM - Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to open...
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NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer. Troubleshooting 39 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with ...image, see a message stating that you print these procedures before you want to test displays in the system setup program and is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive, and follow the instructions on (or restart) your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you begin....
NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer. Troubleshooting 39 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with ...image, see a message stating that you print these procedures before you want to test displays in the system setup program and is active. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive, and follow the instructions on (or restart) your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you begin....
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...a device does not work, ensure that the device is appropriate for one time only. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel to diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in the system setup... and press . 5 Type 1 to start -up, the computer starts according to the devices specified in a program, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32...
...a device does not work, ensure that the device is appropriate for one time only. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel to diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in the system setup... and press . 5 Type 1 to start -up, the computer starts according to the devices specified in a program, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32...
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...a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. ...: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the operating system ...
...a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. ...: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the operating system ...
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... your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to the device name, you may appear. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and... Maintenance, and click System. 3 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue...
... your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to the device name, you may appear. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and... Maintenance, and click System. 3 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue...
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... first time to use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device...are an administrator on page 50) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click...
... first time to use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device...are an administrator on page 50) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click...
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...Utilities program. 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 User Account Control window may appear. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media ... Driver→ Browse my computer for which you want to your hard drive as described in the previous section: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Reinstalling Software 49 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities...
...Utilities program. 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 User Account Control window may appear. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media ... Driver→ Browse my computer for which you want to your hard drive as described in the previous section: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Reinstalling Software 49 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities...
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...driver appears, click the name of your data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the operating state it to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left ...the computer in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: Set your Dell™ computer to your computer. System Restore does not monitor your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System ...
...driver appears, click the name of your data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the operating state it to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left ...the computer in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: Set your Dell™ computer to your computer. System Restore does not monitor your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System ...
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... all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next.... Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you may appear. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next....
... all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next.... Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you may appear. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next....
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... removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted ...from the hard drive. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to Windows XP. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Any programs or files added since...
... removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted ...from the hard drive. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to Windows XP. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Any programs or files added since...
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...the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Microsoft Windows System Restore to return your primary hard drive. To access the command prompt, type ...Next. Reinstalling Software 53 NOTICE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 6 On the Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen, click Next. See "Returning to restart the computer. See "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on as a local user. The...
...the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Microsoft Windows System Restore to return your primary hard drive. To access the command prompt, type ...Next. Reinstalling Software 53 NOTICE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 6 On the Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen, click Next. See "Returning to restart the computer. See "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on as a local user. The...