Dell 600m owner manual Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP

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3From the Language drop-down menu in the toolbar, select your preferred language for the driver or utility (if available). A welcome screen appears.

4Click Next.

The CD automatically scans your hardware to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer.

5After the CD completes the hardware scan, you can also detect other drivers and utilities. Under Search Criteria, select the appropriate categories from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic drop-down menus.

A link or links appear(s) for the specific drivers and utilities used by your computer.

6Click the link of a specific driver or utility to display information about the driver or utility that you want to install.

7Click the Install button (if present) to begin installing the driver or utility. At the welcome screen, follow the screen prompts to complete the installation.

If no Install button is present, automatic installation is not an option. For installation instructions, either see the appropriate instructions in the following subsections, or click Extract, follow the extracting instructions, and read the readme file.

If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information window to display the files associated with that driver.

Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP

1After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the previous section, click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.

2Click the Start button and right-click My Computer.

3Click Properties.

4Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager.

5Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Modems or Infrared devices).

NOTE: If you are reinstalling an infrared sensor driver, you must first enable the infrared sensor in the system setup program (see "System Setup Screens" on

page 135) before continuing with the driver installation.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsUninterruptible Power Supplies Removing and Installing a Reserve BatteryMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Radios Including Wireless Networking and BluetoothConnecting a Television to the Computer Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW DiscsEnabling the Display Settings for a Television Connecting to a Network Adapter102 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 115 Contents104 105118 Viewing the System Setup Screens 135120 123Index Contents General Power Battery EMC Instructions Air TravelCalifornia Residents When Using Your Computer When Using Your ComputerErgonomic Computing Habits When Working Inside Your ComputerProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery DisposalWhen Using Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Keyboard status lights Mute button Front ViewTouch pad buttons Speaker Tour of Your ComputerLight is flashing Keyboard Status Lights Left Side View Audio Connectors Device latch release Right Side ViewBack View Video TV-out connector Serial connector USB connectors Parallel connectorRJ-45 Connects a parallel device, such as a printer Serial Connector Bottom View Tour of Your Computer W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Computer Modem and Internet Connection Problems Close the Phone and Modems Options window Mail ProblemsTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable Connecting a Parallel PrinterScrews Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches Connecting a USB Printer Printer ProblemsUSB connector on computer USB printer On printer CablePower Protection Devices Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkClick Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power SuppliesLine Conditioners Turning Off Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Battery Performance Using a BatteryFollowing icons appear in the Battery Meter screen Checking the Battery ChargeUsing Batteries and Module Bay Devices Removing a Battery Charging the BatteryInstalling a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Storing a Battery Power ProblemsAbout the Module Bay Checking the Charge on the Second Battery Device latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices If the Device Screw Is Not InstalledIf the Device Screw Is Installed Device latch release If the Device Screw Is Not Installed Device latch release If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadKeyboard Shortcuts Radios Including Wireless Networking and BluetoothSystem Functions CD or DVD TraySpeaker Functions Power ManagementMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Opens the System Properties dialog boxTouch pad Touch pad buttons External Keyboard Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsCustomizing the Touch Pad Unexpected Characters Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia CD and DVD Problems Using CDs and DVDsUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia If you cannot play a CD or DVDIf you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with external speakers If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundMusicCD allows you to burn custom music CDs Copying CDsUsing Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Using Easy CD Creator BasicHelpful Tips How to Copy a CD Connecting a Television to the Computer Video cable Audio cable Video ConnectionUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video Connection Video TV-out connector Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Setting Up a Home and Office Network Network Setup Wizard Connecting to a Network AdapterSetting Up a Home and Office Network Network cableRestart the Computer Try to log on to the network again Network ProblemsDetermining your Network Type Connecting to Wireless Local Area NetworksConnecting to a Network in Windows XP Click Add Setting Up a Home and Office Network Finalizing your Network Connection Security Settings From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select Open Setting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Solving Problems Finding SolutionsSee Error Messages Accessing HelpIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs If the display is difficult to read 100 Solving ProblemsSolving Problems 101 Scanner ProblemsIf only part of the display is readable Click Appearance and Themes102 Solving Problems Drive ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Back of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protectedIf you have problems with a hard drive PC Card ProblemsUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start Solving Problems 103Error messages appear General Program ProblemsProgram crashes Program stops respondingIf Your Computer Gets Wet Solving Problems 105106 Solving Problems Resolving Other Technical ProblemsIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer Solving Problems 107 What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers108 Solving Problems Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesManually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Creating a Restore Point Using System Restore110 Solving Problems Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateSolving Problems 111 Undoing the Last System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 112 Solving ProblemsBefore You Reinstall Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP 114 Solving Problems Solving Problems 115 Reinstalling Drivers and SoftwareSolving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory 118 Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts 119 Adding a Mini PCI Card 120 Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts 121 122 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 123 Antenna connectors on card Antenna cablesReplacing the Hard Drive M2.5 x 5-mm screw 124 Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts 125 Adding and Replacing Parts P e n d i Specifications Fast IR and IrDA Standard 1.0 Slow IR Two 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectorsVideo TV-out To composite video adapter cable4X AGP 1400 x 1050 at 16.8 million colors SXGA+ Key spacing Information on battery life Approximately 2 to 3 hours 4-cell batteryOperating Storage Altitude maximum Grms 122 G 163 G Operating Storage134 Appendix Viewing the System Setup Screens Standard SettingsSystem Setup Screens Appendix 135136 Appendix Commonly Used OptionsAppendix 137 Enter the system setup program a Turn on your computerDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Contacting Dell Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Appendix 139140 Appendix Appendix 141 142 Appendix Appendix 143 144 Appendix Appendix 145 146 Appendix Appendix 147 148 Appendix Appendix 149 150 Appendix Appendix 151 152 Appendix Appendix 153 154 Appendix Appendix 155 156 Appendix Appendix 157 Regulatory Notices158 Appendix NOM Information Mexico OnlyAppendix 159 Limited Warranties and Return Policy160 Appendix How long does this limited warranty last?Appendix 161 What do I do if I need warranty service?162 Appendix What if I purchased a service contract?Appendix 163 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only164 Appendix Appendix 165 166 Appendix Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyAppendix 167 168 Appendix Dell-Branded Peripheral ProductsAppendix 169 Making a Claim170 Appendix Intel’s Three Year Limited WarrantyWhat are Errata? Appendix 171Appendix Display description, 20 system view Device latch release description, 26, 30 system view, 26Description, 22 system view Index 173PC Card slot description, 23 system view Power button description, 20 system view174 Index Responding, 104 scanner problems, 101 System Restore Serial connector description, 29 system viewSmart card slot description, 24 system view Speakers description, 22 system view176 Index

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