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...Dell Technical Update Service 89 Dell Diagnostics 89 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 89 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 89 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 90 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 91 Dell Support Utility 92 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 92 Clicking the Dell...101 A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly 101 A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft® Windows® Operating System 101 A Solid Blue Screen Appears 101 Dell MediaDirect Problems 102 Other Software Problems 102 Memory Problems 103 Contents 7
...Dell Technical Update Service 89 Dell Diagnostics 89 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 89 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 89 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 90 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 91 Dell Support Utility 92 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 92 Clicking the Dell...101 A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly 101 A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft® Windows® Operating System 101 A Solid Blue Screen Appears 101 Dell MediaDirect Problems 102 Other Software Problems 102 Memory Problems 103 Contents 7
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... Is Difficult to Read 109 If Only Part of the Display is Readable 110 Drivers 110 What Is a Driver 110 Identifying Drivers 110 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 111 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 112 Restoring Your Operating System 113 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 113 Using the Operating System CD 114 12 Adding and Replacing...
... Is Difficult to Read 109 If Only Part of the Display is Readable 110 Drivers 110 What Is a Driver 110 Identifying Drivers 110 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 111 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 112 Restoring Your Operating System 113 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 113 Using the Operating System CD 114 12 Adding and Replacing...
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... Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Computer documentation, details on page 92. • How to use Windows XP • How to support.dell.com and... click Downloads. 2 Enter your computer, you reinstall the operating system for correct operation of your computer. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, and online courses, ...
... Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS)- Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Computer documentation, details on page 92. • How to use Windows XP • How to support.dell.com and... click Downloads. 2 Enter your computer, you reinstall the operating system for correct operation of your computer. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians, and online courses, ...
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...you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to restore your operating system. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the operating system you can use one of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - If you received an ... Are You Looking For? • How to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Operating System CD - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System CD The operating system is already installed on page 113...
...you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to restore your operating system. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on the operating system you can use one of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - If you received an ... Are You Looking For? • How to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Operating System CD - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System CD The operating system is already installed on page 113...
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...your computer was shipped. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. For technical assistance, refer to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System CD?). Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with ...and install the toner or ink cartridge. Setting Up Your Computer 33 For additional information, search dell.support.com for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the...
...your computer was shipped. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. For technical assistance, refer to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System CD?). Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with ...and install the toner or ink cartridge. Setting Up Your Computer 33 For additional information, search dell.support.com for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the...
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... rating offers more protection. Compare joule ratings to your printer. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary.
... rating offers more protection. Compare joule ratings to your printer. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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... Cyberlink (CL) Headphones NOTE: The CL headphone feature is available only 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...
... Cyberlink (CL) Headphones NOTE: The CL headphone feature is available only 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 the diagnostics utility partition on page 155). 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. Then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell see the Windows desktop. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the...
... from the diagnostics utility partition on page 155). 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. Then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell see the Windows desktop. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the...
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...you purchased a DVD drive with spyware. CANNOT PLAY SOME MEDIA FILES - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to them. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be installed... option. Licensed content is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 155. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program is digital content that includes anti-spyware...
...you purchased a DVD drive with spyware. CANNOT PLAY SOME MEDIA FILES - Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to them. The Dell MediaDirect environment cannot verify the DRM restrictions, so the licensed files cannot be installed... option. Licensed content is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on page 155. Contact Dell for information. • Ensure that the program is digital content that includes anti-spyware...
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...parallel printer, ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the Dell D/Dock or Dell D/Port, the computer immediately goes into low-performance mode. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then ...click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click View installed printers or fax printers. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - R EINSTALL T H E PRINTER DRIVER...
...parallel printer, ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the Dell D/Dock or Dell D/Port, the computer immediately goes into low-performance mode. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then ...click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click View installed printers or fax printers. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - R EINSTALL T H E PRINTER DRIVER...
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...that the volume is turned up and that the sound is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button. R EINSTALL T H E S C A N N E R DRIVER - No Sound From Integrated Speakers A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 111. A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME C O N T R O L - UNLOCK THE ...adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the scanner and the computer. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and ...
...that the volume is turned up and that the sound is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button. R EINSTALL T H E S C A N N E R DRIVER - No Sound From Integrated Speakers A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME C O N T R O L - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 111. A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME C O N T R O L - UNLOCK THE ...adjust the volume, bass, or treble to the scanner and the computer. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and ...
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... Ensure that you are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. NOTE: The volume control in the ... you have been listening to check for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME C O N T R O L - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 111. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. D I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - Turn off . CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE...
... Ensure that you are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. NOTE: The volume control in the ... you have been listening to check for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable. A D J U S T T H E WI N D O W S VOLUME C O N T R O L - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 111. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. D I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - Turn off . CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE...
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... monitor to the computer. 2 Turn on the device icon. All devices require a driver program. Contact Dell. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Dell ships your computer to see if any other programs that are installing...
... monitor to the computer. 2 Turn on the device icon. All devices require a driver program. Contact Dell. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Dell ships your computer to see if any other programs that are installing...
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... Restore (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 113) to return your computer to install setup files. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click...
... Restore (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 113) to return your computer to install setup files. In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click...
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... and then read the readme file. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to begin installing the driver or utility. A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click the link of the ...appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your hard drive ...
... and then read the readme file. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to begin installing the driver or utility. A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer. 6 Click the link of the ...appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your hard drive ...
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...instructions, see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on my computer, and click Next. Use System Restore as the first solution for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you install a device driver, use it to restore your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTICE...: Before you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer, you restore the...
...instructions, see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on my computer, and click Next. Use System Restore as the first solution for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you install a device driver, use it to restore your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTICE...: Before you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer, you restore the...
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...Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you can either repeat the steps using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 113. 114 Troubleshooting If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your computer...tab. 5 Ensure that allows you installed the new device driver. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that Turn off System Restore is automatically selected. 3 Click a calendar date to which you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space ...
...Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you can either repeat the steps using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 113. 114 Troubleshooting If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your computer...tab. 5 Ensure that allows you installed the new device driver. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that Turn off System Restore is automatically selected. 3 Click a calendar date to which you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space ...
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... press . 6 When the Press any key to complete. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer. To reinstall Windows XP, 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 Windows XP, disable any open files and exit any virus protection software...
... press . 6 When the Press any key to complete. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your computer. To reinstall Windows XP, 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 Windows XP, disable any open files and exit any virus protection software...
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... power management specification that a portable computer battery powers the computer. alert standards format - The length of time (minutes or hours) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to conveniently use an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other . BIOS - Unless you to put a computer in this Glossary are provided... standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that allows for reporting hardware and software alerts to be platform- boot sequence - Your Drivers and Utilities or Resource CD is able to a management console.
... power management specification that a portable computer battery powers the computer. alert standards format - The length of time (minutes or hours) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to conveniently use an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other . BIOS - Unless you to put a computer in this Glossary are provided... standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that allows for reporting hardware and software alerts to be platform- boot sequence - Your Drivers and Utilities or Resource CD is able to a management console.
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...Memory that provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. DVD drive - The DVD player displays a window with common rules and procedures for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. DVI - DMTF - A group of hardware... a specific group of your display. Environmental Protection Agency requirements that retrieve data from DVDs and CDs. ESD - See driver. driver - dual display mode - Once recorded, the data cannot be recorded only once onto a DVD-R. drive that includes...
...Memory that provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. DVD drive - The DVD player displays a window with common rules and procedures for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. DVI - DMTF - A group of hardware... a specific group of your display. Environmental Protection Agency requirements that retrieve data from DVDs and CDs. ESD - See driver. driver - dual display mode - Once recorded, the data cannot be recorded only once onto a DVD-R. drive that includes...