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10 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 55 Drive Problems 58 CD and DVD drive problems 58 Hard drive problems 59 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 59 Error Messages 60 Keyboard ... does not start up 65 The computer stops responding 65 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 65 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 65 A solid blue screen appears 65 Other software problems 66 Memory Problems 66 Network Problems 67 ExpressCard Problems 67 Power Problems 67...
10 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 55 Drive Problems 58 CD and DVD drive problems 58 Hard drive problems 59 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 59 Error Messages 60 Keyboard ... does not start up 65 The computer stops responding 65 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 65 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 65 A solid blue screen appears 65 Other software problems 66 Memory Problems 66 Network Problems 67 ExpressCard Problems 67 Power Problems 67...
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..., service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers customers can also use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to...Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your computer, you reinstall the operating system for components, such premier.support.dell.com. Computer documentation, details on the screen. 10...
..., service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers customers can also use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to...Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your computer, you reinstall the operating system for components, such premier.support.dell.com. Computer documentation, details on the screen. 10...
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...Finish. Review the settings you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. Enter hibernate mode. - Windows XP controls the performance level of the processor depending on the power scheme you receive your computer. Alarms Tab NOTE: To ...window, click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options. It is recommended that you continue to notify you. • Select how the computer will notify you by sound or text. • Adjust the power level at which you can set the critical-battery alarm to 10...
...Finish. Review the settings you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. Enter hibernate mode. - Windows XP controls the performance level of the processor depending on the power scheme you receive your computer. Alarms Tab NOTE: To ...window, click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options. It is recommended that you continue to notify you. • Select how the computer will notify you by sound or text. • Adjust the power level at which you can set the critical-battery alarm to 10...
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... Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. Option Express Test Function Performs a quick test of devices. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to continue. 5 Press any ...; To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your part. This test typically takes 10 to start -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in system...
... Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. Option Express Test Function Performs a quick test of devices. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to continue. 5 Press any ...; To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your part. This test typically takes 10 to start -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in system...
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...responding or crashes repeatedly END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click the Applications tab and select the program that is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C OMPATIBILITY W IZARD - Software usually includes installation instructions in the Product...Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you ...
...responding or crashes repeatedly END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click the Applications tab and select the program that is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C OMPATIBILITY W IZARD - Software usually includes installation instructions in the Product...Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you ...
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... the driver files. 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Restoring...Next. However, using the Operating System CD also deletes all data on the hard drive. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after ...configured, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did...
... the driver files. 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Restoring...Next. However, using the Operating System CD also deletes all data on the hard drive. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after ...configured, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did...
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Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System...than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer...deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you do not want to complete. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your hard drive to All Programs→ ...
Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System...than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer...deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you do not want to complete. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your hard drive to All Programs→ ...
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...resides on a physically write-protected floppy disk, CD, or DVD. • It is synchronized with most Windows software packages. A bar code label on your computer that cannot be used programs, files, folders, and...,000 MHz. An audio transfer file format that keeps the date and time after you access Dell Support at typical radio frequencies, in ROM. RFI - radio frequency interference - RPM - A...some computers that shuts down the computer. If you place a shortcut on the system board of 10 kHz to find it first. shutdown - The frequency, measured in rpm. ROM, unlike RAM,...
...resides on a physically write-protected floppy disk, CD, or DVD. • It is synchronized with most Windows software packages. A bar code label on your computer that cannot be used programs, files, folders, and...,000 MHz. An audio transfer file format that keeps the date and time after you access Dell Support at typical radio frequencies, in ROM. RFI - radio frequency interference - RPM - A...some computers that shuts down the computer. If you place a shortcut on the system board of 10 kHz to find it first. shutdown - The frequency, measured in rpm. ROM, unlike RAM,...
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... connecting to a USB connector, 15 H hard drive description, 18 problems, 59 replacing, 83 returning to Dell, 85 hardware conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 10 hibernate mode, 33, 37 hinge cover removing, 94 I icons adjusting the size, 53 Internet connection about...
... connecting to a USB connector, 15 H hard drive description, 18 problems, 59 replacing, 83 returning to Dell, 85 hardware conflicts, 75 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 10 hibernate mode, 33, 37 hinge cover removing, 94 I icons adjusting the size, 53 Internet connection about...
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..., 71 video connector description, 15 volume adjusting, 70 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 73 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 20 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 hibernate mode, 33 Network Setup Wizard, 49 power options properties, 36 Program Compatibility... about, 33, 37 password options, 37 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 56 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 55 stolen computer, 106 support contacting Dell, 110 support website, 10 System Restore, 75-76 system setup program commonly used...
..., 71 video connector description, 15 volume adjusting, 70 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 73 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 20 Hardware Troubleshooter, 75 Help and Support Center, 10 hibernate mode, 33 Network Setup Wizard, 49 power options properties, 36 Program Compatibility... about, 33, 37 password options, 37 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 56 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 55 stolen computer, 106 support contacting Dell, 110 support website, 10 System Restore, 75-76 system setup program commonly used...