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Drivers 96 What Is a Driver 96 Identifying Drivers 97 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 97 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 99 Restoring Your Operating System 99 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 100 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 101 Using the Operating System CD 103 12 Adding... Inside Your Computer 106 Battery 108 Removing a Battery 108 Installing a Battery 108 Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 111 Optical Drives 111 About the Device Security Screw 111 Removing and Installing Optical Drives 111 Memory 112 Installing a Memory Module ...
Drivers 96 What Is a Driver 96 Identifying Drivers 97 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 97 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 99 Restoring Your Operating System 99 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 100 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 101 Using the Operating System CD 103 12 Adding... Inside Your Computer 106 Battery 108 Removing a Battery 108 Installing a Battery 108 Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 111 Optical Drives 111 About the Device Security Screw 111 Removing and Installing Optical Drives 111 Memory 112 Installing a Memory Module ...
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...solve problems • How to remove and install parts • Specifications • How to run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 77). Finding Information 11 Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about setting up a printer • Additional... information about technical changes to your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see page 97) or to contact Dell Owner's Manual NOTE: This document is available as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may ship with your computer or...
...solve problems • How to remove and install parts • Specifications • How to run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 77). Finding Information 11 Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about setting up a printer • Additional... information about technical changes to your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see page 97) or to contact Dell Owner's Manual NOTE: This document is available as ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may ship with your computer or...
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...operating system and operating system language for your Dell computer. Online discussion with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • How to work with technical support • Reference - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to personalize... Here • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Finding Information 13
...operating system and operating system language for your Dell computer. Online discussion with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • How to work with technical support • Reference - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to personalize... Here • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Finding Information 13
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See "Reinstalling Windows XP" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may ... To reinstall your computer. NOTE: The color of your computer. The operating system is already installed on your CD varies based on page 103. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.
See "Reinstalling Windows XP" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may ... To reinstall your computer. NOTE: The color of your computer. The operating system is already installed on your CD varies based on page 103. www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.
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.... Printer Cable Your printer connects to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). Setting Up Your Computer 29 NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search dell.support.com for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer...
.... Printer Cable Your printer connects to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). Setting Up Your Computer 29 NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search dell.support.com for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer...
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See the documentation that came with your printer. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to the USB connectors on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not ... on the printer and then turn on the computer and the printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary.
See the documentation that came with your printer. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to the USB connectors on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not ... on the printer and then turn on the computer and the printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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...click the area you change , or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 Try different settings for future reference. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and ...the necessary video drivers must be installed. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. ...
...click the area you change , or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 Try different settings for future reference. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and ...the necessary video drivers must be installed. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. ...
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For more information, see the CD software that came with another computer, you need to install the drivers and software necessary to copy CDs, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for storing data, to create music CDs, or to play... chapter. The DVD player includes the following basic buttons: Play. Pause. Move forward within the current track. Go to the next track. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you use a CD/DVD drive that shipped with your computer or in certain countries). 4 Push the tray back into the ...
For more information, see the CD software that came with another computer, you need to install the drivers and software necessary to copy CDs, see the Drivers and Utilities CD (the Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for storing data, to create music CDs, or to play... chapter. The DVD player includes the following basic buttons: Play. Pause. Move forward within the current track. Go to the next track. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you use a CD/DVD drive that shipped with your computer or in certain countries). 4 Push the tray back into the ...
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... to launch the Cyberlink PowerDVD program. 2 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 65 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...
... to launch the Cyberlink PowerDVD program. 2 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive. Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 65 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...
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...the icon in the taskbar) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the configuration utility, you remove it from functioning before you could lose data. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and... automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to select a card and stop the card...
...the icon in the taskbar) to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the configuration utility, you remove it from functioning before you could lose data. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 1 ExpressCard The computer recognizes the ExpressCard and... automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to select a card and stop the card...
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...2 1 5-in -1 Media Memory Card Reader Press the card in to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no media memory card is completely seated in its connector. If the configuration program ... card 2 media memory card slot The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you do not force the card. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the card facing up. ...much resistance, do not stop it from the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with the media memory card, if applicable...
...2 1 5-in -1 Media Memory Card Reader Press the card in to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no media memory card is completely seated in its connector. If the configuration program ... card 2 media memory card slot The computer recognizes the media memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If you do not force the card. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the card facing up. ...much resistance, do not stop it from the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To install a media memory card: 1 Hold the card with the media memory card, if applicable...
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... follow the instructions on your wireless connection, go to support.dell.com and search for your computer or in certain countries. 74 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly .... 1 2 1 infrastructure network 2 ad-hoc network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the "User's GuidesNetwork User's Guides" category. Determining Your Network Type NOTE: Most wireless networks are of computers...
... follow the instructions on your wireless connection, go to support.dell.com and search for your computer or in certain countries. 74 Setting Up a Home and Office Network www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly .... 1 2 1 infrastructure network 2 ad-hoc network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in the "User's GuidesNetwork User's Guides" category. Determining Your Network Type NOTE: Most wireless networks are of computers...
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...while powering the system on Dell computers. 11 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Solving Problems 77 When to wait until you experience a problem with your hard drive. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE:... If your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). NOTE: If ...
...while powering the system on Dell computers. 11 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Solving Problems 77 When to wait until you experience a problem with your hard drive. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE:... If your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). NOTE: If ...
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...to run. 78 Solving Problems If you see the Windows desktop. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; to continue to wait until you... press to retest the component that failed, press . • If failures are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. 7 When the...
...to run. 78 Solving Problems If you see the Windows desktop. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; to continue to wait until you... press to retest the component that failed, press . • If failures are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. 7 When the...
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... DVD to the Main Menu screen. See "Cleaning Your Computer" on page 77. 80 Solving Problems Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I C S - If the floppy, CD, or...
... DVD to the Main Menu screen. See "Cleaning Your Computer" on page 77. 80 Solving Problems Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I C S - If the floppy, CD, or...
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...Use an anti-virus program that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for the keyword spyware. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that... the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not ...
...Use an anti-virus program that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for the keyword spyware. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that... the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not ...
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...is not muted. Sound from integrated speakers AD J UST TH E WINDO WS V O L U M E C O N T R O L - AD J UST TH E WINDO WS V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 97. Ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to... . Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is working by testing it with the speakers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in...
...is not muted. Sound from integrated speakers AD J UST TH E WINDO WS V O L U M E C O N T R O L - AD J UST TH E WINDO WS V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 97. Ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to... . Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is working by testing it with the speakers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in...
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... be defective. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to the computer. Search for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. CHECK THE AC AD APTER - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click...
... be defective. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to the computer. Search for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. CHECK THE AC AD APTER - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click...
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...that the subwoofer is needed. 96 Solving Problems Drivers What Is a Driver? Press and the up- A driver is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down -arrow key M O V E 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 T O R - www.dell.com | support.dell.com SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - If your ... TH E BRIGHTNESS - If an error message appears, see page 83. Contact Dell. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other appliances. Dell ships your computer is difficult to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try...
...that the subwoofer is needed. 96 Solving Problems Drivers What Is a Driver? Press and the up- A driver is readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down -arrow key M O V E 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 T O R - www.dell.com | support.dell.com SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - If your ... TH E BRIGHTNESS - If an error message appears, see page 83. Contact Dell. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other appliances. Dell ships your computer is difficult to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try...
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...XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 97. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may contain drivers for operating systems that you experience a problem with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Ensure that are installing software appropriate for Dell...™ computers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer after you : • Upgrade your operating system. ...
...XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on page 97. NOTICE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may contain drivers for operating systems that you experience a problem with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Ensure that are installing software appropriate for Dell...™ computers. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer after you : • Upgrade your operating system. ...