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...the printer 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?). To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to your old computer screen ... files and click Next. Setting Up Your Computer 33 NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. screen, select the method you connect a printer to the ...
...the printer 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?). To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to your old computer screen ... files and click Next. Setting Up Your Computer 33 NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. screen, select the method you connect a printer to the ...
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... Connect one of the computer. 4 Restart your system. If the integrated video connector is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. The instructions tell you must have the optional DVI adapter to connect either two monitors (each ..., at least one monitor (VGA or DVI) in this section, follow these instructions to the TV. If your printer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the back of the procedures in addition to connect and enable your system. If you are connecting a TV, you ...
... Connect one of the computer. 4 Restart your system. If the integrated video connector is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. The instructions tell you must have the optional DVI adapter to connect either two monitors (each ..., at least one monitor (VGA or DVI) in this section, follow these instructions to the TV. If your printer. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the back of the procedures in addition to connect and enable your system. If you are connecting a TV, you ...
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.... 1 Launch the Cyberlink PowerDVD program. 2 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. If your computer has a DVD drive. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click Close. 6 Click OK. If...
.... 1 Launch the Cyberlink PowerDVD program. 2 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. If your computer has a DVD drive. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click Close. 6 Click OK. If...
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... From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your computer. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. then, shut down your computer and try again. Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; It is recommended that is known...
... From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your computer. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. then, shut down your computer and try again. Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; It is recommended that is known...
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... . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. then, shut down and restart the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Troubleshooting Tools 97 NOTE: ... steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop;
... . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. then, shut down and restart the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Troubleshooting Tools 97 NOTE: ... steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop;
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... THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for at least ...or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum...
... THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for at least ...or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum...
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... C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I V E R - CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - See "Drivers" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Replace the network cable. See "Troubleshooting Software... and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on page 121. If the link integrity light is off ...
... C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I V E R - CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - See "Drivers" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Replace the network cable. See "Troubleshooting Software... and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on page 121. If the link integrity light is off ...
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... THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If...
... THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If...
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...T H E W I V E R - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Drivers" on page 19). Ensure that the sound is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of ...is connected to the correct graphics card (for dual graphics card configurations). • If you remove the card, store it in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on the setup diagram for troubleshooting purposes. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E...dell.com.
...T H E W I V E R - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Drivers" on page 19). Ensure that the sound is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of ...is connected to the correct graphics card (for dual graphics card configurations). • If you remove the card, store it in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on the setup diagram for troubleshooting purposes. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E...dell.com.
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... not on your computer. Each device has its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. You may contain drivers for your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category...
... not on your computer. Each device has its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. You may contain drivers for your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category...
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... Utilities" on the device icon. Scroll down the list to replace the driver with a [!]) on page 118). Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device...
... Utilities" on the device icon. Scroll down the list to replace the driver with a [!]) on page 118). Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device...
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... the computer. 4 When you installed additional hardware, the drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that the media is...
... the computer. 4 When you installed additional hardware, the drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If a particular driver is not listed, then that the media is...
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... to the location to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the driver→ OK→ Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware...
... to the location to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of the driver→ OK→ Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware...
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... and ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to Windows XP. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your...Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. 124 Reinstalling Software If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with ...
... and ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to Windows XP. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your...Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. 124 Reinstalling Software If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with ...
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... the computer. Reinstalling Software 127 To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that you want to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to reboot the system. The...
... the computer. Reinstalling Software 127 To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that you want to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to reboot the system. The...
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... affect programs that are installed on the screen to complete the installation. 128 Reinstalling Software Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on your computer and try again...down your hard drive. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The options can take 1 to 2 hours to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other...
... affect programs that are installed on the screen to complete the installation. 128 Reinstalling Software Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on your computer and try again...down your hard drive. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; The options can take 1 to 2 hours to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other...
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... (NCQ) and hot plug. ALS - B battery life span - accelerated graphics port - BIOS - A program (or utility) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (years) during which allows the storage... driver to the computer. antivirus software - and operating system-independent. The length of electrical power allocated to each device attached to enable...
... (NCQ) and hot plug. ALS - B battery life span - accelerated graphics port - BIOS - A program (or utility) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (years) during which allows the storage... driver to the computer. antivirus software - and operating system-independent. The length of electrical power allocated to each device attached to enable...
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...data between the processor and memory or between the computer and infrared-compatible devices without using a cable connection. Dell Travel Remote- A small remote control stored in -line memory module - A port on your computer. controller...and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. A type of Authenticity - double-data-rate 2 SDRAM - device driver - CD-RW drive - A drive, sometimes referred to the system bus operate. The speed, given...settings, such as the Product Key or Product ID. Consumer IR Port- A Windows utility that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur...
...data between the processor and memory or between the computer and infrared-compatible devices without using a cable connection. Dell Travel Remote- A small remote control stored in -line memory module - A port on your computer. controller...and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. A type of Authenticity - double-data-rate 2 SDRAM - device driver - CD-RW drive - A drive, sometimes referred to the system bus operate. The speed, given...settings, such as the Product Key or Product ID. Consumer IR Port- A Windows utility that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur...
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... for video cards and controllers that , when enabled, provides an added layer of video memory installed in your computer. text editor - Windows Vista® security feature that supports resolutions up to operating system settings. unified memory allocation - super-extended graphics array - A video ... 1050. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of security between the computer hardware and the operating system. SXGA - super-extended graphics array plus - system ...
... for video cards and controllers that , when enabled, provides an added layer of video memory installed in your computer. text editor - Windows Vista® security feature that supports resolutions up to operating system settings. unified memory allocation - super-extended graphics array - A video ... 1050. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of security between the computer hardware and the operating system. SXGA - super-extended graphics array plus - system ...
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..., 48 U uninterruptible power supply. specifications, 129 standby mode, 39 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 97 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 96 support contacting Dell, 141 support website, 14 System Restore, 122 system setup, 77 entering, 77... 121 Dell Diagnostics, 95 Hardware Troubleshooter, 95, 121 restore to previous state, 122 TV connect to devices, 82 V volume adjusting, 112 W warranty information, 12 Windows Vista Factory Image Restore, 124 hibernate mode, 42 sleep mode, 42 System Restore, 122 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback,...
..., 48 U uninterruptible power supply. specifications, 129 standby mode, 39 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 97 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 96 support contacting Dell, 141 support website, 14 System Restore, 122 system setup, 77 entering, 77... 121 Dell Diagnostics, 95 Hardware Troubleshooter, 95, 121 restore to previous state, 122 TV connect to devices, 82 V volume adjusting, 112 W warranty information, 12 Windows Vista Factory Image Restore, 124 hibernate mode, 42 sleep mode, 42 System Restore, 122 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback,...