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... 32 Video and 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
... 32 Video and 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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...to direct your region to view the appropriate support questions site. • Community - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website - dell.com. Computer documentation, details on the screen. 8 Finding Information Upgrade information for components, such premier.support. as ... call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • How to use the customized Dell Premier Support website at • Upgrades - Online discussion with programs and files • How...
...to direct your region to view the appropriate support questions site. • Community - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website - dell.com. Computer documentation, details on the screen. 8 Finding Information Upgrade information for components, such premier.support. as ... call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • How to use the customized Dell Premier Support website at • Upgrades - Online discussion with programs and files • How...
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... NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you have...
... NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you have...
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... not plug a network cable into the network adapter connector on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that it clicks into the modem connector on the computer.
... not plug a network cable into the network adapter connector on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that it clicks into the modem connector on the computer.
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...; See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION... FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is successfully communicating with the memory (see page 55). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 38). 26 Solving Problems IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files ...
...; See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION... FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is successfully communicating with the memory (see page 55). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 38). 26 Solving Problems IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files ...
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A driver is needed. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Dell ships your computer to you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer might not work correctly. 40 Advanced Troubleshooting...
A driver is needed. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Dell ships your computer to you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer might not work correctly. 40 Advanced Troubleshooting...
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... 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location... to which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft®...
... 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location... to which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft®...
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...alter, open, or delete any applications installed after you received the computer. All calendar dates with your computer, you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. System Restore does not monitor your data files. If two or more restore points are... point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see Windows Help and Support Center. However, using System Restore. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system...
...alter, open, or delete any applications installed after you received the computer. All calendar dates with your computer, you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. System Restore does not monitor your data files. If two or more restore points are... point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see Windows Help and Support Center. However, using System Restore. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system...
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...any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to All Programs→...restoration and click Next. Enabling System Restore If you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to restore your operating system problem. Advanced Troubleshooting 43 5 ...
...any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to All Programs→...restoration and click Next. Enabling System Restore If you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to restore your operating system problem. Advanced Troubleshooting 43 5 ...
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...System CD Before You Begin If you installed the new device driver. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. Click Exit ... PC Restore partition on your computer, or whether you ordered your hard drive. To reinstall Windows XP, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to load any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating...
...System CD Before You Begin If you installed the new device driver. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. Click Exit ... PC Restore partition on your computer, or whether you ordered your hard drive. To reinstall Windows XP, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to load any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating...
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... then plug it into the computer. 12 Connect your body before you want to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the computer chassis. Your Dell™ computer provides three slots for the card from your computer and devices to use. 58 Removing and Installing Parts You can do so by... touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the procedures in the next section. Cards CAUTION: Before you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for PCI cards.
... then plug it into the computer. 12 Connect your body before you want to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the computer chassis. Your Dell™ computer provides three slots for the card from your computer and devices to use. 58 Removing and Installing Parts You can do so by... touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the procedures in the next section. Cards CAUTION: Before you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for PCI cards.
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... you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see page 82), select Network Controller, and then change the setting to the add-in step 2. 5 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. See the documentation for the card for the card as described in "Before You Begin" on the...
... you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see page 82), select Network Controller, and then change the setting to the add-in step 2. 5 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. See the documentation for the card for the card as described in "Before You Begin" on the...
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...procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the empty card-slot opening the cover. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 82), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the computer back panel.... and devices to On. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to the integrated connector on . 7 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 8 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see page 94). Removing and Installing Parts 61 The brackets...
...procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the empty card-slot opening the cover. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 82), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the computer back panel.... and devices to On. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to the integrated connector on . 7 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 8 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see page 94). Removing and Installing Parts 61 The brackets...
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... the lens in a Custom Factory Integration (CFI) project are provided pursuant to the outer edge of your computer. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. In addition, any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. NOTICE: To prevent damaging the surface, do not wipe in a circular motion around the...of appropriate functionality of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to use compressed air to this technicianassisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the standard Dell limited warranty for the duration of the center hole. You can...
... the lens in a Custom Factory Integration (CFI) project are provided pursuant to the outer edge of your computer. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. In addition, any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. NOTICE: To prevent damaging the surface, do not wipe in a circular motion around the...of appropriate functionality of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to use compressed air to this technicianassisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the standard Dell limited warranty for the duration of the center hole. You can...
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... 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, 8 Product Information Guide...
... 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, 8 Product Information Guide...
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...8 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 booting... to devices, 88 connectors, 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 ...
...8 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 booting... to devices, 88 connectors, 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 ...