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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
Owner's Manual
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... connector on the back of the network cable to a network device. Do not plug the network cable into place, and then gently pull it is secure. 2 Connect the other end of your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. parallel connector on computer screws...
... connector on the back of the network cable to a network device. Do not plug the network cable into place, and then gently pull it is secure. 2 Connect the other end of your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. parallel connector on computer screws...
Owner's Manual
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...by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 60. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from your computer, discharge static electricity from the operating system. Installing a PCI Card ...1 Follow the procedures in the next section. 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's electronic components...but not replacing a card, see page 78). Your Dell™ computer provides three slots for the card slot you begin any of memory (RAM) listed.
...by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 60. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from your computer, discharge static electricity from the operating system. Installing a PCI Card ...1 Follow the procedures in the next section. 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's electronic components...but not replacing a card, see page 78). Your Dell™ computer provides three slots for the card slot you begin any of memory (RAM) listed.
Owner's Manual
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...behind the cards. b Connect external audio devices to the card. 60 Removing and Installing Parts Removing a PCI Card 1 Follow the procedures in network adapter's connectors. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can cause damage to the equipment. 6 If you installed a sound card: a.... Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel. 8 Install any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. not fully seated card fully seated card bracket within slot bracket caught outside of slot ...
...behind the cards. b Connect external audio devices to the card. 60 Removing and Installing Parts Removing a PCI Card 1 Follow the procedures in network adapter's connectors. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can cause damage to the equipment. 6 If you installed a sound card: a.... Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel. 8 Install any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. not fully seated card fully seated card bracket within slot bracket caught outside of slot ...
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...the Product Information Guide. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 82), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to maintain FCC certification of its top corners, and ease it into the network wall jack and then plug it out of the computer. Front ...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 operating system. 8 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see page 94). 3 Remove the securing screw from the card bracket...
...the Product Information Guide. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 82), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to maintain FCC certification of its top corners, and ease it into the network wall jack and then plug it out of the computer. Front ...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 operating system. 8 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see page 94). 3 Remove the securing screw from the card bracket...
Owner's Manual
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... process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the outer edge of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some protection from dust, fingerprints, and ..., try using a commercially available cleaning kit. Dell provides limited technical support for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all nonstandard, third-party hardware components integrated through Dell Software and Peripherals, Readyware, and Custom Factory Integration2...
... process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the outer edge of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some protection from dust, fingerprints, and ..., try using a commercially available cleaning kit. Dell provides limited technical support for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all nonstandard, third-party hardware components integrated through Dell Software and Peripherals, Readyware, and Custom Factory Integration2...
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...Agreement, 7 ergonomics, 7 online, 8 Product Information Guide, 7 regulatory, 7 safety, 7 warranty, 7 drivers about, 40 identifying, 40 Index 113 Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 19 replacing, 77 ...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... 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...
...Agreement, 7 ergonomics, 7 online, 8 Product Information Guide, 7 regulatory, 7 safety, 7 warranty, 7 drivers about, 40 identifying, 40 Index 113 Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 19 replacing, 77 ...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... 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...
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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...