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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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Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- articles Dell Support Website - online courses; Upgrade information for your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information....is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on page 88. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type...
Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- articles Dell Support Website - online courses; Upgrade information for your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information....is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on page 88. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type...
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... the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 108. Dell PC Restore returns your computer. • Operating System CD - For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 106) to reinstall drivers for the... state. After you ordered. 14 Finding Information NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - For more information, see "Dell™ QuickSet" on your computer. To reinstall your computer to restore your computer. What Are You Looking For...
... the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 108. Dell PC Restore returns your computer. • Operating System CD - For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 106) to reinstall drivers for the... state. After you ordered. 14 Finding Information NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - For more information, see "Dell™ QuickSet" on your computer. To reinstall your computer to restore your computer. What Are You Looking For...
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...See the documentation that it is compatible with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your settings and files and click Next. Transfer Data to the New Computer 1 On the ...If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you connect a printer to My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System CD?). NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Your printer...
...See the documentation that it is compatible with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your settings and files and click Next. Transfer Data to the New Computer 1 On the ...If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you connect a printer to My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System CD?). NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Your printer...
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... your printer. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to the USB connectors on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 connector on printer 3 Turn on the...
... your printer. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to the USB connectors on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 connector on printer 3 Turn on the...
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...increase or decrease the volume. NOTE: Ensure that shipped with the media control volume-up or down to copy CDs, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is enabled, adjust the volume with another computer, you may not be available for your computer or in the ...Volume Control window. For more information, see the CD software that came with your computer. When the Volume Meter is optional and may need to install the drivers and software necessary to enable or disable the Volume Meter on your computer...
...increase or decrease the volume. NOTE: Ensure that shipped with the media control volume-up or down to copy CDs, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is enabled, adjust the volume with another computer, you may not be available for your computer or in the ...Volume Control window. For more information, see the CD software that came with your computer. When the Volume Meter is optional and may need to install the drivers and software necessary to enable or disable the Volume Meter on your computer...
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... All Programs, and click PowerDVD to launch the Cyberlink PowerDVD program. 2 Insert a DVD into the 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...
... All Programs, and click PowerDVD to launch the Cyberlink PowerDVD program. 2 Insert a DVD into the 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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...until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Troubleshooting 85 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is located on ...Problems" on page 141. 1 Shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 97 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). NOTICE: The...
...until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Troubleshooting 85 NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is located on ...Problems" on page 141. 1 Shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 97 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). NOTICE: The...
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...NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the option you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. To stop the assessment ...the version appropriate for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to the next test, press ; Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click ...
...NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the option you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. To stop the assessment ...the version appropriate for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to the next test, press ; Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click ...
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... should already be installed. This feature takes advantage of the special processing in the Windows XP operating system environment. Licensed content is restricted. See "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to support.dell.com and search for assistance. TO P L A Y M O V I E S W...drivers do not conflict with spyware. Dell MediaDirect™ problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I V E A N D T H E D E L L D V D P L A Y E R - NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell...
... should already be installed. This feature takes advantage of the special processing in the Windows XP operating system environment. Licensed content is restricted. See "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to support.dell.com and search for assistance. TO P L A Y M O V I E S W...drivers do not conflict with spyware. Dell MediaDirect™ problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I V E A N D T H E D E L L D V D P L A Y E R - NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell...
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... Print to the scanner and the computer. C HECK T H E PRINTER DOCUMENTATION - R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N T E R DRIVER - See the printer documentation for instructions. UNLOCK THE SCANNER - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner...cables are securely connected to the following port(s): setting is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. If your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and ...
... Print to the scanner and the computer. C HECK T H E PRINTER DOCUMENTATION - R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N T E R DRIVER - See the printer documentation for instructions. UNLOCK THE SCANNER - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner...cables are securely connected to the following port(s): setting is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. If your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and ...
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...I O N - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 106. A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - No sound from external speakers E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O...O N E C O N N E C T O R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 106. Ensure that the volume is not muted. Turn off . REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 85. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 ...
...I O N - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 106. A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - A DJUST T H E WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - No sound from external speakers E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O...O N E C O N N E C T O R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 106. Ensure that the volume is not muted. Turn off . REINSTALL THE AUDIO DRIVER - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 85. Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 ...
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... monitor. Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. 104 Troubleshooting See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 13. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that you...T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I V E R - R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I C A L O U T L E T - To access the Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 106. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down -arrow key. Video...
... monitor. Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. 104 Troubleshooting See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 13. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that you...T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I V E R - R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I C A L O U T L E T - To access the Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 106. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down -arrow key. Video...
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... different settings for operating systems that you with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may contain drivers for Color quality and Screen resolution. Contact Dell. Each device has its driver recognizes. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video...
... different settings for operating systems that you with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may contain drivers for Color quality and Screen resolution. Contact Dell. Each device has its driver recognizes. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video...
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... the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any open programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 106. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. See "Reinstalling...
... the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any open programs. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 106. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. See "Reinstalling...
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... Your Computer's Configuration" on the screen to your computer has an infrared sensor and you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in the following subsections... computer. 5 After the CD completes the hardware scan, you previously copied the driver files. A welcome screen appears. 4 Click Next. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the driver information window to the driver files, click the CD directory on page 106. At the welcome screen, follow...
... Your Computer's Configuration" on the screen to your computer has an infrared sensor and you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menu in the following subsections... computer. 5 After the CD completes the hardware scan, you previously copied the driver files. A welcome screen appears. 4 Click Next. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the driver information window to the driver files, click the CD directory on page 106. At the welcome screen, follow...
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...Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your computer, you can use it was in when you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver...Next. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you received the computer. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 108. • Dell PC Restore by...
...Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your computer, you can use it was in when you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver...Next. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you received the computer. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 108. • Dell PC Restore by...
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...3 Click a calendar date to which you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you want to restore your Dell™ computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the...time is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to resolve the problem. Restoring the Computer to the Windows Classic view. If that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and...
...3 Click a calendar date to which you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you want to restore your Dell™ computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the...time is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to resolve the problem. Restoring the Computer to the Windows Classic view. If that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and...
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...2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . To see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on . Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to the operating state it ...back up the data before using PC Restore. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on the hard drive and removes any application programs or drivers installed after you do not want to reboot the computer. If you received your operating system. PC Restore restores your hard drive to ...
...2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . To see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on . Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to the operating state it ...back up the data before using PC Restore. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on the hard drive and removes any application programs or drivers installed after you do not want to reboot the computer. If you received your operating system. PC Restore restores your hard drive to ...
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... affect programs installed on your operating system to load any key. 7 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press . 8 Follow the instructions on the screen to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 108. Using the Operating System CD Before You Begin If...
... affect programs installed on your operating system to load any key. 7 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press . 8 Follow the instructions on the screen to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 108. Using the Operating System CD Before You Begin If...