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...79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 ...RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows...
...79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver 80 Manually Reinstalling a Driver 80 Drive Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 ...RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows...
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... Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop...
... Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop...
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... a Device Problem" on page 79. You may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most... laptop computers is the Source of keys to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to perform different sets of functions:...
... a Device Problem" on page 79. You may have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most... laptop computers is the Source of keys to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to perform different sets of functions:...
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You may need to install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers...contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver:...
You may need to install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts automatically. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers...contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you : • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new printer To install a printer driver:...
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... are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your computer. If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. For device driver information, see the documentation that came installed in your system...
... are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program, shut down all programs, and restart your computer. If you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. For device driver information, see the documentation that came installed in your system...
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... does not resolve the problem, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to reinstall or update the driver. If an exclamation point is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on the device icon. Drives... Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. You may need to return your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver...
... does not resolve the problem, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to reinstall or update the driver. If an exclamation point is the Source of the Driver If a problem occurs on the device icon. Drives... Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. You may need to return your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver...
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... (for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your system window. If not, go to reinstall and follow the prompts on the...and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media.
... (for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your system window. If not, go to reinstall and follow the prompts on the...and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to Reinstall a Driver 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media.
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Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 26): Windows Vista 1 Click Start , right-click Computer and select Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the..., follow the instructions in your computer and then search for your wireless network card. Verify the type of wireless network card that name on the Dell Support website at support...
Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in your computer, see "Device Manager" on page 26): Windows Vista 1 Click Start , right-click Computer and select Properties. 2 Under Tasks click Device Manager. 3 Click Network Adapters. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the..., follow the instructions in your computer and then search for your wireless network card. Verify the type of wireless network card that name on the Dell Support website at support...
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... computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less...
... computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less...
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... and Operating System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265). Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to load any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. See "Determining Whether a Device...
... and Operating System media may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265). Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to load any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. See "Determining Whether a Device...
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... safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I N S YS T E M S E T U P - Troubleshooting 291 To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel...
... safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY A G A I N S YS T E M S E T U P - Troubleshooting 291 To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel...
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... NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for at least 8 to select the program that it... on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If you are unable to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and...
... NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for at least 8 to select the program that it... on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If you are unable to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and...
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... and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to get a response ... safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped...
... and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to get a response ... safety best practices information, see if that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped...
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... printer cables are securely connected to the following port(s): setting is USB. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax ...LPT1 (Printer Port). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See the printer documentation for your computer. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. 2 If...
... printer cables are securely connected to the following port(s): setting is USB. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax ...LPT1 (Printer Port). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See the printer documentation for your computer. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. 2 If...
Tech Sheet Windows® 7
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... the Internet (Optional) To connect to reinstall the operating system. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at the time ... original order, you need to the Internet, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system if you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers...
... the Internet (Optional) To connect to reinstall the operating system. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at the time ... original order, you need to the Internet, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system if you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers...
Tech Sheet Windows® 7
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...Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. All rights reserved. To reinstall Windows 7: 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4 Restart the computer. 5 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Printed in the United States...wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Boot from CD-ROM. Reinstalling Windows 7 The reinstallation process may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Information in this...
...Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. All rights reserved. To reinstall Windows 7: 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4 Restart the computer. 5 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Printed in the United States...wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Boot from CD-ROM. Reinstalling Windows 7 The reinstallation process may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Information in this...
Setup Guide
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CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop Set Up Windows Vista Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista®. Doing so may take you will take up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may ...through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. To set up screens will need to complete. The Windows Vista set up to 15 minutes to reinstall the operating system. 9
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop Set Up Windows Vista Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista®. Doing so may take you will take up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may ...through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. To set up screens will need to complete. The Windows Vista set up to 15 minutes to reinstall the operating system. 9
Setup Guide
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...the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check...system - Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Solving Problems If a program is designed for information. --Ensure that the program is ...
...the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check...system - Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Solving Problems If a program is designed for information. --Ensure that the program is ...
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...Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to factory condition. 9. See "System Restore" on your operating system to reboot the system. NOTE: If you are considering reinstalling the Windows... operating system to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. CAUTION: Before performing the installation, back up all ...
...Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to factory condition. 9. See "System Restore" on your operating system to reboot the system. NOTE: If you are considering reinstalling the Windows... operating system to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. CAUTION: Before performing the installation, back up all ...
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processor 66 products information and purchasing 59 R reinstalling Windows 54 resources, finding more 64 restoring factory image 53 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 60 software features 34 software problems 43 specifications 66 support email addresses 58 support sites worldwide 58 System Messages 46 System Restore 52 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 60 Windows, reinstalling 54 Windows Vista® 9 Program Compatibility Wizard 44 reinstalling 55 wired network connection 7 wireless network connection 39 Index 79
processor 66 products information and purchasing 59 R reinstalling Windows 54 resources, finding more 64 restoring factory image 53 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 60 software features 34 software problems 43 specifications 66 support email addresses 58 support sites worldwide 58 System Messages 46 System Restore 52 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 60 Windows, reinstalling 54 Windows Vista® 9 Program Compatibility Wizard 44 reinstalling 55 wired network connection 7 wireless network connection 39 Index 79