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Dell 1501 owner manual Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities

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Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities

NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly.

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with your computer.

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.

1Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

2Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance.

3Click System.

4In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab.

5Click Device Manager.

6Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties.

7Click the Drivers tab.

8Click Roll Back Driver.

If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 82) to return your computer to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver.

Using the Drivers and Utilities CD

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with your computer.

If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities CD.

1Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD.

In most cases, the CD starts running automatically. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your CD drive directory to display the CD contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. The first time that you run the CD, it might prompt you to install setup files. Click OK, and follow the instructions on the screen to continue.

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.

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Contents

Model PP23LA Owner’s ManualDell Inspiron Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsAugust P/N HN926Contents 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft WindowsSound and Speaker Problems Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Contents Glossary IndexContents Dell Product Information Guide Finding InformationDrivers and Utilities CD also known as ResourceCD These labels are located on the bottom of your computer Setup DiagramService Tag and Microsoft Windows License Dell Support Website - support.dell.com Windows Help and Support CenterOperating System CD Determining Your Computer’s Configuration About Your ComputerFront View Solid green The battery is charging T O U C H P A D - Provides the functionality of a mouse. Silk screening on the touch pad indicates scrolling capabilities The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following Left Side View Right Side View USB C O N N E C T O R S Back ViewA U D I O C O N N E C T O R S Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Bottom View About Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP 5 Click Next Transferring Information to a New ComputerE-mail messages Toolbar settings Window sizes Internet bookmarks Prepare the New Computer for the File Transfer Create a Wizard Disk Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Power Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsUninterruptible Power Supplies Line ConditionersSetting Up Your Computer Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching the Video Image Setting Display ResolutionIf the video resolution setting is higher than that supported by the display, the computer enters pan mode. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be displayed at one time. For example, the taskbar that usually appears at the bottom of the desktop may no longer be visible. To view the rest of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to pan up, down, left, and right Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric KeypadBattery Power ManagementKey Combinations System FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Adjusting Keyboard SettingsSpeaker Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch PadUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceCharge Gauge Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Power Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the Battery Replacing the BatteryStoring a Battery Using Multimedia Playing a CD or DVDCopying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDsHelpful Tips Using Cards Installing an ExpressCardExpressCards ExpressCard BlanksRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Installing a Media Memory Card Media Memory CardsRemoving a Media Memory Card Setting Up a Network Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband ModemNetwork Setup Wizard Wireless Local Area Network WLANChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a WLAN ConnectionSetting Up a New WLAN Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card 2 Double-click Network Connections1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System GuidesSetting Up a Network Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Computer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenSolving Problems Dell DiagnosticsDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear Extended Test Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsE-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsIf you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundError Messages characters in filenames Page M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - A memory module may be ExpressCard Problems Keyboard Problemsthe Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed manufacturerExternal Keyboard problems Unexpected charactersLockups and Software Problems The computer does not start upThe computer stops responding A program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyMemory Problems Other software problemsNetwork Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerScanner Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakersTouch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesIf the display is difficult to read Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank What Is a Driver? DriversIf only part of the display is readable Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities To start the Hardware TroubleshooterUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemTo change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Using the Operating System CD Reinstalling Windows XP Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer3 Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer Before Working Inside Your Computer2 Turn off your computer. See Turning Off Your Computer on page 6 Press the power button to ground the system board Optical Drive Hard Drive1 Turn the computer over 2 Remove the optical-drive security screw 4 Slide the drive out of the bay1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page Memory Returning a Hard Drive to Dell3 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module Modem 3 Remove the existing modem scribe Hinge Coverhinge cover Keyboard 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page2 Open the display 3 Remove the hinge cover. See Hinge Cover on page 4 Remove the keyboardWireless Mini-Card a Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Mini-Card 5 Install the replacement Mini-Card 1 system board connectorMini-Card metal securing tabsAdding and Replacing Parts Coin-Cell Battery Display 8 Lift the display up and away from the computer Adding and Replacing Parts Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Travel Tips Traveling by AirContacting Dell support.dell.com supportCountry City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City toll-free 1-800-326-6061 or Country City Country City Country City 800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or Country City Country City Country City Country City Printers, and Projectors for Relationship or toll-freeCountry City Contacting Dell Specifications SpecificationsProcessor System InformationPorts and Connectors Specifications3-in-1 Media Memory Card Reader MemorySpecifications CommunicationsVideo AudioSpecifications DisplayBattery SpecificationsKeyboard Touch PadAC Adapter Battery continuedSpecifications Environmental SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Appendix Using the System Setup ProgramEntering System Setup Commonly Used Options Changing the Boot SequenceDiskette Drive Internal HDD USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayTouch Pad Floppy DriveCDs and DVDs Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Product name Dell InspironModel number PP23LAAppendix Glossary Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Glossary Index NumbersSee also hard drive See also optical drive Page Page Page Index