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Owner's Manual - Page 6
... Problems 67 The computer does not start up 68 The computer stops responding 68 A program stops responding 68 A program crashes repeatedly 68 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 68 A solid blue screen appears 69 Other software problems 69
Memory Problems 70
Network Problems 70
PC Card Problems 71
Power Problems 71
Printer Problems 72
Scanner Problems...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
...inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. NSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration.
To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads.
2 Enter your Service Tag...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
... with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • See your printer Owner's Manual for technical assistance, or call the printer manufacturer.
Printer Cable
Your printer connects to your computer with a USB cable. Your printer may not...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. 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 protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners ...
Owner's Manual - Page 35
... to Copy a CD or DVD
NOTE: If you have a DVD/CD-RW combo drive and you experience recording problems, check for available software patches at the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. Currently, five DVD-writable disc formats are available: DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell™ computers can...
Owner's Manual - Page 36
... played only on MP3 players or on computers that have MP3 software installed.
• Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to its maximum capacity; for example, do not copy a 650-MB file to a 650-MB blank CD. The CD-RW drive needs 1 or 2 MB of the blank CD to finalize the recording.
• Use a blank...
Owner's Manual - Page 57
...174; Windows® XP
Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers in order to connect to a network. The software is already installed. If the software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions included in the user's guide for your wireless network card. The user's guide is available on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. When you turn on your computer...
Owner's Manual - Page 61
... for all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. The device list may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices attached to your computer.
Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings.
4 When...
Owner's Manual - Page 68
... hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your computer.
A program stops responding
END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task.
A program crashes repeatedly
NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or...
Owner's Manual - Page 69
... Internet, your computer might be infected with spyware. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-spyware protection (your program may require an upgrade) to scan the computer and remove spyware. For more information, go to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware.
R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - If all tests run successfully, the error condition is related to a software...
Owner's Manual - Page 78
... subsection, "Reinstalling Drivers."
Reinstalling Drivers
NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. You can reinstall drivers in the following ways: • Use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. • Reinstall drivers manually.
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Solving...
Owner's Manual - Page 79
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version.
1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5...
Owner's Manual - Page 80
... they may not work if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.
Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
If problems occur after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see page 79) to resolve...
Owner's Manual - Page 83
... or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the
removal procedure in reverse order.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS update program (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com)
Turning Off Your Computer
NOTICE: To avoid...
Owner's Manual - Page 110
... of system setup.
NOTE: To change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see "Performing a One-Time Boot" on page 110.
The Boot Order page displays a general list of the bootable devices that may be installed in your computer, including but not limited to the following: • Diskette Drive • Internal HDD • USB Storage Device • CD...
Owner's Manual - Page 111
... computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft® Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on).
Dell-installed peripherals include any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or PC Card accessories. In addition, any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all associated cabling...
Owner's Manual - Page 131
..., 111 support site, 11
Dell Diagnostics, 59
Dell MediaDirect, 15, 37
Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11
device status lights description, 14
diagnostics Dell, 59
digital-video interface. See DVI
display description, 13-14 removing, 97
display latch description, 13
display settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP, 45
documentation help file, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram...
Owner's Manual - Page 132
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labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10
lights customizable color, 16, 18-19, 26
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media control buttons description, 15 play/pause/Dell MediaDirect, 15, 37
memory installing, 87 removing, 88
messages error, 65
Microsoft Windows label, 10
Mini PCI card installing, 91
Mini PCI card cover description, 24
modem installing, 90
modem connector description, 22
monitor problems, 76 See display
132...
Owner's Manual - Page 133
...Cards blanks, 51-52 CardBus technology, 51 extended, 51 installing, 51 removing, 52 slot, 51 types, 51 wireless network adapter, 51
power line conditioners, 28 problems, 71 protection devices, 28
power (continued) surge protectors, 28 UPS, 28
power light conditions indicated by, 71
printer cable, 27 connecting, 27 problems, 72 USB, 27
problems blue screen, 69 CD drive, 62 CD-RW drive, 62 computer...
Owner's Manual - Page 134
... off your computer, 83
TV connecting, 38 enabling display settings in Windows XP, 45
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warranty, 9
Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 79 enabling display settings for a TV, 45 Hardware Troubleshooter, 81 Help and Support Center, 12 Program Compatibility Wizard, 68 reinstalling, 79-80 System Restore, 79-80
wireless network, 56
wireless network adapter PC Cards, 51
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uninterruptible power supply...