Dell 5160 Personal Computer User Manual


 
6 Contents
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 64
A solid blue screen appears
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Other software problems
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Memory Problems
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Network Problems
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
PC Card Problems
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Power Problems
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
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Printer Problems
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Scanner Problems
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Sound and Speaker Problems
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No sound from integrated speakers
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No sound from external speakers
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No sound from headphones
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Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
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Video and Display Problems
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If the display is blank
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If the display is difficult to read
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If only part of the display is readable
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Drivers
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What Is a Driver?
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Identifying Drivers
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Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
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Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Restoring Your Operating System
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Using Microsoft
Windows XP System Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
9 Adding and Replacing Parts
Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Recommended Tools
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Turning Off Your Computer
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Before Working Inside Your Computer
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