dell inspiron 8000 User Manual

							Reinstalling Software : Dell Inspiron 8000 
HINT: If you need to use extended video modes, check the documentation that 
came with the program to determine if the drivers are provided. If not, \
contact 
the software manufacturer to get the necessary drivers. 
Video drivers control features such as screen resolution and the number \
of screen 
colors. 1.  Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because yo\
u will  need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete t\
he 
reinstallation. 
2.  Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD or DVD drive. 
3.  Click the Start button, and then click Run. 
4.  Type x:\winme\video\setup, where x is the drive letter of your CD drive or  DVD drive, and click OK. 
5.  Follow the instructions on your display. 
6.  After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to resta\
rt your  computer. 
Reinstalling Audio Drivers
The audio driver allows you to customize the sound features of your comp\
uter.
1.  Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because yo\
u will  need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete t\
he 
reinstallation. 
2.  Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD or DVD drive. 
3.  Click the Start button, and then click Run. 
4.  Type x:\winme\audio\setup, where x is the drive letter of your CD drive or  DVD drive, and click OK. 
5.  Follow the instructions on your display. 
6.  After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to resta\
rt your  computer. 
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Reinstalling Dell™ AccessDirect™ Drivers
Dell AccessDirect drivers allow you to use and customize the AccessDirec\
t button.1.  Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because yo\
u will  need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete t\
he 
reinstallation. 
2.  Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD or DVD drive. 
3.  Click the Start button, and then click Run. 
4.  Type x:\winme\accessd\setup, where x is the drive letter of your CD drive or  DVD drive, and click OK. 
5.  Follow the instructions on your display. 
6.  After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to resta\
rt your  computer. 
Reinstalling Dell DualPoint Integrated Pointing Device 
Drivers
Dell DualPoint integrated pointing device drivers and associated utiliti\
es allow you to 
use and customize the integrated touch pad, track stick, and external mo\
use.
1.  Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because yo\
u will  need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete t\
he 
reinstallation. 
2.  Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD or DVD drive. 
3.  Click the Start button, and then click Run. 
4.  Type x:\winme	ouchpad\language\setup, where x is the drive letter of your  CD drive or DVD drive and language is English, Brazport (Brazilian 
Portuguese), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Schinese (Simplified 
Chinese), Spanish, or Tchinese (Traditional Chinese). Click OK. 
5.  Follow the instructions on your display. 
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6.  After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to resta\
rt your computer. 
Reinstalling Docking Drivers
To reinstall the docking drivers for your computer, you must run the Doc\
k QuickInstall 
program before you reinstall the docking drivers.
Running Dock QuickInstall
1.  If the computer has never been turned on, turn it on while it is und\
ocked and complete the operating system setup. 
For setup instructions, see the operating system setup guide that came w\
ith the 
computer.
2.  Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because yo\
u will  need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete t\
he 
reinstallation. 
3.  Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD or DVD drive. 
4.  Click the Start button, and then click Run. 
5.  Type x:\winme\dockqi\setup, where x is the drive letter of your CD drive or  DVD drive, and click OK. 
6.  Follow the instructions on your display. 
7.  After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to resta\
rt your  computer. 
Reinstalling Docking Drivers
1.  Dock the computer. 
For instructions on using the advanced port replicator (APR), see the \
Advanced 
Port Replicator Users Guide that came with the computer. The operating \
system 
creates a hardware profile for the APR.
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2.  If you have completed the operating system setup, turn on the comput\
er. 
3.  To load the appropriate drivers for use with the APR, follow the ins\
tructions on the display. 
4.  When prompted, restart the computer. 
Reinstalling Softex BayManager
The Softex BayManager software allows you to swap modular bay devices wi\
thout 
shutting down and rebooting your computer. 
NOTICE: You must reinstall the Dock QuickInstall driver before you reinstall 
Softex BayManager. 
1.  Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because yo\
u will  need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete t\
he 
reinstallation. 
2.  Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD or DVD drive. 
3.  Click the Start button, and then click Run. 
4.  Type x:\winme\baymgr\setup, where x is the drive letter of your CD drive or  DVD drive, and click OK. 
5.  Follow the instructions on your display. 
6.  After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to resta\
rt your  computer. 
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities for Windows 
2000 
Reinstalling Video Drivers
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HINT: If you need to use extended video modes, check the documentation that 
came with the program to determine if the drivers are provided. If not, \
contact 
the software manufacturer to get the necessary drivers. 
Video drivers control features such as screen resolution and the number \
of screen 
colors. 1.  Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because yo\
u will  need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete t\
he 
reinstallation. 
2.  Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD or DVD drive. 
3.  Click the Start button, and then click Run. 
4.  Type x:\w2k\video\setup, where x is the drive letter of your CD drive or DVD  drive, and click OK. 
5.  Follow the instructions on your display. 
6.  After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to resta\
rt your  computer. 
Reinstalling Audio Drivers
The audio driver allows you to customize the sound features of your comp\
uter.
1.  Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because yo\
u will  need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete t\
he 
reinstallation. 
2.  Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD or DVD drive. 
3.  Click the Start button, and then click Run. 
4.  Type x:\w2k\audio\setup, where x is the drive letter of your CD drive or DVD  drive. Click OK. 
5.  Follow the instructions on your display. 
6.  After the reinstallation is completed, restart your computer to acti\
vate the  drivers. 
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Reinstalling Dell™ AccessDirect Drivers
Dell AccessDirect drivers allow you to use and customize the AccessDirec\
t button.1.  Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because yo\
u will  need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete t\
he 
reinstallation. 
2.  Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD or DVD drive. 
3.  Click the Start button, and then click Run. 
4.  Type x:\w2k\accessd\setup, where x is the drive letter of your CD drive or  DVD drive, and click OK. 
5.  Follow the instructions on your display. 
6.  After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to resta\
rt your  computer. 
Reinstalling Dell DualPoint Integrated Pointing Device 
Drivers
Dell DualPoint integrated pointing device drivers and associated utiliti\
es allow you to 
use and customize the integrated touch pad, track stick, and external mo\
use.
1.  Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs because yo\
u will  need to restart your computer at the end of this procedure to complete t\
he 
reinstallation. 
2.  Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD or DVD drive. 
3.  Click the Start button, and then click Run. 
4.  Type x:\w2k	ouchpad\language\setup, where x is the drive letter of your CD  drive or DVD drive and language is English, Brazport (Brazilian Portuguese), 
French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Schinese (Simplified Chinese), 
Spanish, or Tchinese (Traditional Chinese). Click OK. 
5.  Follow the instructions on your display. 
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6.  After the files are copied to your hard drive, click Finish to resta\
rt your computer. 
Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® 
Millennium Edition (Me)
NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling your 
Windows Me operating system. The options can potentially overwrite files\
 
installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard dr\
ive. 
Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall your operating sys\
tem 
unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative. 
NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows Me, you must disable any virus 
protection software installed on your computer before you reinstall Wind\
ows. 
1.  Turn on the computer, and enter the system setup program as directed\
 by a  Dell technical support representative. 
2.  In the system setup program Boot menu, change the boot sequence so that the  CD or DVD drive boots first as directed by a Dell technical support 
representative. Then place the Operating System CD in the drive and close the 
drive tray. 
3.  Exit the system setup program. 
4.  At the Welcome window, click OK. 
5.  Double-click Refresh Windows OS. 
6.  Click OK. 
7.  Click OK again. 
8.  Remove the Operating System CD from the drive, and click OK to restart your  computer. 
The Getting ready to run Windows for the first time window appears.
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9.  If the mouse tutorial starts, press  to exit and then press . 
10.  Click the regional setting closest to where you live, and then clic\
k Next. 
11.  Click the graphic that matches your keyboard layout, and then click\
 Next. 
12.  In the User Information window, type your name and, if applicable, company  name, and then click Next. 
The Name field must be completed; the Company Name field is optional.
The License Agreement window appears.
13.  Click I accept the Agreement, and then click Next. 
14.  Type the Windows Product Key in the fields provided, and then click\
 Next. 
The Product Key is the bar code number found on the Microsoft Windows la\
bel, 
which is located on the computer. 
15.  When the Start Wizard window appears, click Finish. 
The Enter Windows Password window appears. To continue without creating a 
Windows user name and password, click OK. Otherwise, type your user name and 
password in the appropriate fields, and then click OK. 
16.  If the Date/Time Properties window appears, adjust the date and time  properties, click Apply, and then click OK. 
Windows updates the system settings and restarts your computer.
17.  If you created a Windows user name and password, type your password\
 and  click OK. 
18.  Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see 
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities). 
19.  Reenable your virus protection software. 
Enabling Hibernate Support 
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1.  Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 
2.  Double-click the Power Options icon. 
3.  Click the Hibernate tab. 
4.  Ensure that Enable hibernate support is selected, and click Apply. 
5.  Click OK to close the Control Panel. 
Reinstalling Windows 2000
1.  Insert the Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive. 
2.  Shut down the computer. 
3.  Turn on the computer. 
4.  Press any key when the Press any key to boot from CD message appears on the screen. 
5.  When the Windows 2000 Setup window appears, ensure that the To setup  Win2000 now, press ENTER option is highlighted. Then press . 
6.  Read the information in the License Agreement window, and then press   to continue. 
7.  When the Windows 2000 Professional Setup window appears, press the  arrow keys to select the Windows 2000 partition option that you want. To\
 
continue, press the key specified in the partition option that you chose\
. 
8.  When the Windows 2000 Professional Setup window reappears, press the  arrow keys to select the type of filing system that you want Windows 200\
0 to 
use, and then press . 
9.  Press  again to restart your computer. 
10.  Click Next when the Welcome to the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard window  appears. 
11.  When the Regional Settings window appears, select the settings for your 
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locale, and then click Next. 
12.  Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your Software window,  and then click Next. 
13.  When prompted, enter the Windows Product Key, which is printed on t\
he  Microsoft label on your computer. Then click Next. 
14.  When the Computer Name and Administrator Password window appears,  enter a name for your computer and a password, if desired. Then click Next. 
15.  Enter the date and time in the Date and Time Settings window, and then click  Next. 
Windows 2000 begins to install its components and configure the computer\
. 
16.  When the Completing the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard window appears,  remove the CD from the drive, and then click Finish. The computer 
automatically restarts. 
NOTICE: Make sure that you reinstall the Intel® Chip Set Update Utility drive\
r 
before you reinstall any other drivers. 
Enabling Hibernate Support 
1.  Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 
2.  Double-click the Power Options icon. 
3.  Click the Hibernate tab. 
4.  Ensure that Enable hibernate support is selected, and click Apply. 
5.  Click OK to close the Control Panel. 
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