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... 76 If the display is blank 76 If the display is difficult to read 77 If only part of the display is readable 77 Drivers 78 What Is a Driver 78 Identifying Drivers 78 Reinstalling Drivers 78 Restoring Your Operating System 79 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 80 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 81 6 Contents
... 76 If the display is blank 76 If the display is difficult to read 77 If only part of the display is readable 77 Drivers 78 What Is a Driver 78 Identifying Drivers 78 Reinstalling Drivers 78 Restoring Your Operating System 79 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 80 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 81 6 Contents
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... and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of your configuration. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers...
... and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of your configuration. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers...
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... operating system setup before you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • See your printer Owner's Manual for technical...
... operating system setup before you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • See your printer Owner's Manual for technical...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge ... protection is being saved to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with the cost of damage. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of the surge...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge ... protection is being saved to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with the cost of damage. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of the surge...
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... you encounter too much resistance, do not stop it from the computer. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To install a PC Card: 1 Hold the card with the PC Card. Removing a PC Card or Blank NOTICE: Use the PC Card configuration... utility, you to eject a card by pulling its connector. If the configuration program tells you could lose data. Do not attempt to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the top side of the card facing up.
... you encounter too much resistance, do not stop it from the computer. The computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To install a PC Card: 1 Hold the card with the PC Card. Removing a PC Card or Blank NOTICE: Use the PC Card configuration... utility, you to eject a card by pulling its connector. If the configuration program tells you could lose data. Do not attempt to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or CD that came with the top side of the card facing up.
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...Setting Up a Home and Office Network 57 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to configure your computer for your area. The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless... networks available in your wireless network card. When you turn on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. If the ...
...Setting Up a Home and Office Network 57 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to configure your computer for your area. The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless... networks available in your wireless network card. When you turn on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. If the ...
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... - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on Dell Diagnostics, see page 59. Use an anti-virus program that the program is compatible with the program. ... N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - For information on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer. Solving Problems 69
... - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on Dell Diagnostics, see page 59. Use an anti-virus program that the program is compatible with the program. ... N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - For information on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to support.dell.com and search for information. • Ensure that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer. Solving Problems 69
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...: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 78. E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of ... D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - www.dell.com | support.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel...
...: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 78. E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of ... D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - www.dell.com | support.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel...
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..., check it and connect the mouse directly to the computer. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to Use the Dell Diagnostics" on page 59. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 20. C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E - If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it for interference. R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I O D R I C A L O U T L E T - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I V E R - Ensure that the sound is working by...
..., check it and connect the mouse directly to the computer. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to Use the Dell Diagnostics" on page 59. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 20. C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E - If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it for interference. R E I N S T A L L T H E A U D I O D R I C A L O U T L E T - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I V E R - Ensure that the sound is working by...
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...the extension cable to verify that you are using a battery to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the ...mouse. 3 Turn on . If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I C A L O U T L E T - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 78. If ...
...the extension cable to verify that you are using a battery to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the ...mouse. 3 Turn on . If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I C A L O U T L E T - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 78. If ...
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... controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with a [!]) on the device icon. A driver is needed. See the following ways: • Use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. • Reinstall drivers manually. 78 Solving Problems You can reinstall drivers in the following subsection, "Reinstalling Drivers." Dell ships your computer to you install drivers obtained from other programs that only its...
... controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with a [!]) on the device icon. A driver is needed. See the following ways: • Use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. • Reinstall drivers manually. 78 Solving Problems You can reinstall drivers in the following subsection, "Reinstalling Drivers." Dell ships your computer to you install drivers obtained from other programs that only its...
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... use System Restore to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category... to the location to return your computer after you installed the new driver. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 80. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Solving Problems...
... use System Restore to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category... to the location to return your computer after you installed the new driver. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 80. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Solving Problems...
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... restore points are available, click the restore point that is automatically selected. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your computer to an earlier operating state if changes to the hardware, software,... calendar date has only one restore point, then that allows you prefer. 5 Click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your data files. Restoring the Computer to ...
... restore points are available, click the restore point that is automatically selected. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your computer to an earlier operating state if changes to the hardware, software,... calendar date has only one restore point, then that allows you prefer. 5 Click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your data files. Restoring the Computer to ...
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... (2) hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in protective antistatic packaging. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 83. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. If you use excessive force, you are installing a... procedures in the Product Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from its packaging. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you need to slide the drive into the bay...
... (2) hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in protective antistatic packaging. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 83. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws. If you use excessive force, you are installing a... procedures in the Product Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from its packaging. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you need to slide the drive into the bay...
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...you want to the original default configuration as shipped from which you see the Windows desktop. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of your computer. Appendix 111 The computer boots to the ...and any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to boot and press . In addition, any internal expansion cards, ...
...you want to the original default configuration as shipped from which you see the Windows desktop. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of your computer. Appendix 111 The computer boots to the ...and any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to boot and press . In addition, any internal expansion cards, ...
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drivers about, 78 identifying, 78 reinstalling, 78 drives problems, 61 See hard ... Information, 9 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 18 H hard drive description, 23 problems, 63 replacing, 85 returning to Dell, 87 hardware conflicts, 81 Hardware Troubleshooter, 81 Help and Support Center, 12 help file, 9 hinge cover description, 94 removing, 94...10 Service Tag, 10 lights customizable color, 16, 18-19, 26 M media control buttons description, 15 play/pause/Dell MediaDirect, 15, 37 memory installing, 87 removing, 88 messages error, 65 Microsoft Windows label, 10 Mini PCI card installing...
drivers about, 78 identifying, 78 reinstalling, 78 drives problems, 61 See hard ... Information, 9 floppy drive connecting to a USB connector, 18 H hard drive description, 23 problems, 63 replacing, 85 returning to Dell, 87 hardware conflicts, 81 Hardware Troubleshooter, 81 Help and Support Center, 12 help file, 9 hinge cover description, 94 removing, 94...10 Service Tag, 10 lights customizable color, 16, 18-19, 26 M media control buttons description, 15 play/pause/Dell MediaDirect, 15, 37 memory installing, 87 removing, 88 messages error, 65 Microsoft Windows label, 10 Mini PCI card installing...
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...80 system setup program, 110 T technical support policy, 111 touch pad customizing, 50 description, 15 using, 50 troubleshooting conflicts, 81 Dell Diagnostics, 59 external keyboard problems, 66 Hardware Troubleshooter, 81 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous operating state, 79 See... problems turning off your computer, 83 TV connecting, 38 enabling display settings in Windows XP, 45 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 79 enabling display settings for a TV, 45 Hardware Troubleshooter, 81 Help and Support Center, 12 Program Compatibility...
...80 system setup program, 110 T technical support policy, 111 touch pad customizing, 50 description, 15 using, 50 troubleshooting conflicts, 81 Dell Diagnostics, 59 external keyboard problems, 66 Hardware Troubleshooter, 81 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous operating state, 79 See... problems turning off your computer, 83 TV connecting, 38 enabling display settings in Windows XP, 45 W warranty, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 79 enabling display settings for a TV, 45 Hardware Troubleshooter, 81 Help and Support Center, 12 Program Compatibility...
Service Manual
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Hook the spring over the hook on the bottom panel and press into the channel on the bottom panel using a small screw driver or plastic scribe. 3. Place the battery latch release under the bottom panel of the channel and away from the hook on the bottom panel by ...
Hook the spring over the hook on the bottom panel and press into the channel on the bottom panel using a small screw driver or plastic scribe. 3. Place the battery latch release under the bottom panel of the channel and away from the hook on the bottom panel by ...
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Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ XPS M170 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to slide the drive into the bay until it in your Product ... mode, or in "Before Working Inside Your Computer." 2. Reinstall the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. 4. CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, see "Reinstalling Drivers" in protective antistatic packaging. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the computer. Slide...
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ XPS M170 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to slide the drive into the bay until it in your Product ... mode, or in "Before Working Inside Your Computer." 2. Reinstall the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. 4. CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, see "Reinstalling Drivers" in protective antistatic packaging. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the computer. Slide...