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... for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 25 A solid blue screen appears 25 Other software problems 26 Memory Problems 26 Mouse Problems 27 Network Problems 28 Power Problems 28 Printer Problems 29 Scanner Problems 30 Sound and Speaker Problems 31 No sound from speakers 31 No sound from headphones...Monitor Problems 32 If the screen is blank 32 If the screen is difficult to read 33 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 35 Dell Diagnostics 38 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 38 Drivers 40 What Is a Driver 40 Identifying Drivers 40 Reinstalling Drivers 40 4 Contents
... for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 25 A solid blue screen appears 25 Other software problems 26 Memory Problems 26 Mouse Problems 27 Network Problems 28 Power Problems 28 Printer Problems 29 Scanner Problems 30 Sound and Speaker Problems 31 No sound from speakers 31 No sound from headphones...Monitor Problems 32 If the screen is blank 32 If the screen is difficult to read 33 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 35 Dell Diagnostics 38 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 38 Drivers 40 What Is a Driver 40 Identifying Drivers 40 Reinstalling Drivers 40 4 Contents
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...Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Do not plug the network cable into the modem connector on the back of the network cable to a Network Adapter NOTE: Plug the network cable into a telephone wall jack. 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the computer..... See the documentation that it is secure. 2 Connect the other end of your printer. Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a network device. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 11 parallel connector on computer screws (2) connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) parallel ...
...Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Do not plug the network cable into the modem connector on the back of the network cable to a Network Adapter NOTE: Plug the network cable into a telephone wall jack. 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the computer..... See the documentation that it is secure. 2 Connect the other end of your printer. Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a network device. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 11 parallel connector on computer screws (2) connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) parallel ...
Owner's Manual
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... are removing but not replacing a card, see page 78). If you begin any of memory (RAM) listed. Your Dell™ computer provides three slots for the card from your computer's electronic components. Installing a PCI Card 1 Follow the ...procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 60. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 12 Connect your computer and devices to electrical ...Guide. Cards CAUTION: Before you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for PCI cards.
... are removing but not replacing a card, see page 78). If you begin any of memory (RAM) listed. Your Dell™ computer provides three slots for the card from your computer's electronic components. Installing a PCI Card 1 Follow the ...procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 60. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 12 Connect your computer and devices to electrical ...Guide. Cards CAUTION: Before you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for PCI cards.
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...disable the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup (see page 82), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can cause damage to the integrated connector on the back panel. 8 Install any drivers required for ...information about the card's cable connections. Do not connect the network cable to the equipment. 6 If you installed an add-in the card documentation. Cables routed over...
...disable the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup (see page 82), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to Off. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can cause damage to the integrated connector on the back panel. 8 Install any drivers required for ...information about the card's cable connections. Do not connect the network cable to the equipment. 6 If you installed an add-in the card documentation. Cables routed over...
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NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the computer. 6 Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 7 Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before opening . NOTE: Installing filler ...brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to the integrated connector on the computer back panel. 9 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 94). b Connect the network cable to maintain...
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the computer. 6 Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 7 Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before opening . NOTE: Installing filler ...brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to the integrated connector on the computer back panel. 9 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 94). b Connect the network cable to maintain...
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...the troubleshooting process and provides for third-party software and peripherals is available at support.dell.com. Support for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to use compressed air to the outer edge of your floppy drive using water ...come with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in a straight line from Dell, as well as skipping, with the playback quality of the disc. Dell provides limited technical support for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all nonstandard, third-party...
...the troubleshooting process and provides for third-party software and peripherals is available at support.dell.com. Support for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to use compressed air to the outer edge of your floppy drive using water ...come with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in a straight line from Dell, as well as skipping, with the playback quality of the disc. Dell provides limited technical support for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all nonstandard, third-party...
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..., 41-42 stops responding, 24 connectors headphone, 49 keyboard, 51 line-in, 51 line-out, 51 microphone, 51 modem, 51 mouse, 50 network adapter, 51 parallel, 50 power, 51 serial, 51 sound, 51 USB, 49, 51 video, 51 copying CDs helpful tips, 18 copying CDs ...and DVDs, 16 copying DVDs helpful tips, 18 cover cover latch, 51 removing, 52 replacing, 78 D Dell contacting, 94 Dell Diagnostics, 38 support policy, 92 support site, 8 Dell Premier Support website, 7 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics Dell, 38 lights, 35, 50 display. See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 7 ergonomics, 7 online...
..., 41-42 stops responding, 24 connectors headphone, 49 keyboard, 51 line-in, 51 line-out, 51 microphone, 51 modem, 51 mouse, 50 network adapter, 51 parallel, 50 power, 51 serial, 51 sound, 51 USB, 49, 51 video, 51 copying CDs helpful tips, 18 copying CDs ...and DVDs, 16 copying DVDs helpful tips, 18 cover cover latch, 51 removing, 52 replacing, 78 D Dell contacting, 94 Dell Diagnostics, 38 support policy, 92 support site, 8 Dell Premier Support website, 7 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics Dell, 38 lights, 35, 50 display. See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 7 ergonomics, 7 online...
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...system board, 54 System Restore, 41-42 system setup, 82 entering, 83 options, 84 screens, 83 T technical support policy, 92 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 38 diagnostic lights, 35 Hardware Troubleshooter, 46 Help and Support Center, 8 restore to previous state, 41-42 tips, 19 U USB... 49, 51 W warranty information, 7 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 41 Hardware Troubleshooter, 46 Help and Support Center, 8 Hyper-Threading, 18 Network Setup Wizard, 12 Program Compatibility Wizard, 25 scanner, 31 System Restore, 41-42 wizards Network Setup Wizard, 12 Program Compatibility Wizard, 25 V video...
...system board, 54 System Restore, 41-42 system setup, 82 entering, 83 options, 84 screens, 83 T technical support policy, 92 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 38 diagnostic lights, 35 Hardware Troubleshooter, 46 Help and Support Center, 8 restore to previous state, 41-42 tips, 19 U USB... 49, 51 W warranty information, 7 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 41 Hardware Troubleshooter, 46 Help and Support Center, 8 Hyper-Threading, 18 Network Setup Wizard, 12 Program Compatibility Wizard, 25 scanner, 31 System Restore, 41-42 wizards Network Setup Wizard, 12 Program Compatibility Wizard, 25 V video...