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... to read 104 If only part of the display is readable 105 Drivers 105 What Is a Driver 105 Identifying Drivers 105 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 106 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 108 Restoring Your Operating System 108 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 108 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 110 Using the Operating System CD 112...
... to read 104 If only part of the display is readable 105 Drivers 105 What Is a Driver 105 Identifying Drivers 105 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 106 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 108 Restoring Your Operating System 108 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 108 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 110 Using the Operating System CD 112...
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...- Computer documentation, details on page 88. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints •... and tips; Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Finding Information 13 The software automatically detects...
...- Computer documentation, details on page 88. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints •... and tips; Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Finding Information 13 The software automatically detects...
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...screen. 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 My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System CD?). Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the ... toner or ink cartridge. Setting Up Your Computer 29 The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to the Dell Knowledge Base document may arrive in the box in certain countries. NOTE: Access to your settings and files and click Next. ...
...screen. 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 My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System CD?). Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the ... toner or ink cartridge. Setting Up Your Computer 29 The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to the Dell Knowledge Base document may arrive in the box in certain countries. NOTE: Access to your settings and files and click Next. ...
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...to run the software. CANNOT PLAY SOME MEDIA FILES - See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 141. If you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS - ... that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ratios. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to support.dell.com and search for assistance. You can access licensed files in some graphics cards...
...to run the software. CANNOT PLAY SOME MEDIA FILES - See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 141. If you voluntarily reformat the hard drive. VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS - ... that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ratios. Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to support.dell.com and search for assistance. You can access licensed files in some graphics cards...
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...Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your CD drive directory to replace the... The first 106 Troubleshooting Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to display the CD ...
...Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your CD drive directory to replace the... The first 106 Troubleshooting Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to display the CD ...
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...arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in when you received the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on using System Restore. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 110. • If you received an Operating System CD with...conflict on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you purchased the computer. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to...
...arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in when you received the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on using System Restore. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 110. • If you received an Operating System CD with...conflict on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you purchased the computer. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to...
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...If you purchased the computer. During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue... screen that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. To see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the hard drive and removes any application programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to reboot the computer....
...If you purchased the computer. During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue... screen that Turn off System Restore is unchecked. To see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the hard drive and removes any application programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to reboot the computer....
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...you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that came with your computer. To reinstall Windows XP, you installed the new device driver. Depending on the screen to the ...press . 6 When the Press any required drivers. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to load any key to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see page 106). See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on your operating system to complete...
...you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that came with your computer. To reinstall Windows XP, you installed the new device driver. Depending on the screen to the ...press . 6 When the Press any required drivers. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to load any key to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see page 106). See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on your operating system to complete...
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... display settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP, 68 documentation End User License Agreement, 11 online, 13 Product Information Guide, 11 regulatory, 11 safety, 11 warranty, 11 Dolby headphones, setting up, 67 drivers about, 105 identifying, 105 reinstalling, 106 Drivers and Utilities CD about, 106 Dell Diagnostics, 85 reinstalling drivers and utilities, 106 drives problems, 89...
... display settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP, 68 documentation End User License Agreement, 11 online, 13 Product Information Guide, 11 regulatory, 11 safety, 11 warranty, 11 Dolby headphones, setting up, 67 drivers about, 105 identifying, 105 reinstalling, 106 Drivers and Utilities CD about, 106 Dell Diagnostics, 85 reinstalling drivers and utilities, 106 drives problems, 89...
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...warranty information, 11 Wi-Fi Catcher light light states, 21 See also wireless switch Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator, 82 Windows Firewall, 82 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 106 enabling display settings for a TV, 68 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Hardware Troubleshooter, 108 Help ...protecting your computer, 84 transferring information to a new computer, 26 traveling with the computer, 139-140 troubleshooting conflicts, 108 Dell Diagnostics, 85 Dell Support Utility, 88 Hardware Troubleshooter, 108 Help and Support Center, 13 restore computer to previous operating state, 108 See also ...
...warranty information, 11 Wi-Fi Catcher light light states, 21 See also wireless switch Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator, 82 Windows Firewall, 82 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 106 enabling display settings for a TV, 68 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 Hardware Troubleshooter, 108 Help ...protecting your computer, 84 transferring information to a new computer, 26 traveling with the computer, 139-140 troubleshooting conflicts, 108 Dell Diagnostics, 85 Dell Support Utility, 88 Hardware Troubleshooter, 108 Help and Support Center, 13 restore computer to previous operating state, 108 See also ...