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... 32 Video and Monitor Problems 33 If the screen is blank 33 If the screen is difficult to read 33 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 35 Dell Diagnostics 38 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 38 Drivers 40 Identifying Drivers 40 Reinstalling Drivers 41 4 Contents
... 32 Video and Monitor Problems 33 If the screen is blank 33 If the screen is difficult to read 33 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 35 Dell Diagnostics 38 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 38 Drivers 40 Identifying Drivers 40 Reinstalling Drivers 41 4 Contents
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...8226; Community Forum - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Upgrade information for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support...support • Documentation for my computer Dell Support Website - Find It Here • Latest drivers for ? support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are you looking for my ...
...8226; Community Forum - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Upgrade information for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support...support • Documentation for my computer Dell Support Website - Find It Here • Latest drivers for ? support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are you looking for my ...
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...; Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the parallel connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches. Setting Up and Using Your...
...; Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the parallel connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches. Setting Up and Using Your...
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... USB connectors on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way. 12 Setting Up and Using Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com parallel connector on computer screws (2) parallel printer cable connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) 3 Turn on the printer and then... turn on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. If the Add ...
... USB connectors on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way. 12 Setting Up and Using Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com parallel connector on computer screws (2) parallel printer cable connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) 3 Turn on the printer and then... turn on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. If the Add ...
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...the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING ...INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers...
...the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING ...INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers...
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... as shown on the setup diagram for your computer. 4 Start the computer. If the new mouse works, the original mouse is faulty. REINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER - Solving Problems 27 RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to the computer, and try using...
... as shown on the setup diagram for your computer. 4 Start the computer. If the new mouse works, the original mouse is faulty. REINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER - Solving Problems 27 RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to the computer, and try using...
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...(Printer Port). If the printer is USB. For a USB printer, ensure that your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for instructions. 30 Solving Problems .... NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers ...
...(Printer Port). If the printer is USB. For a USB printer, ensure that your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for instructions. 30 Solving Problems .... NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers ...
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... headphones CHECK THE HEADPHONE CABLE CONNECTION - DISABLE DIGITAL MODE - Click or double-click the speaker icon in digital mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS REINSTALL THE SOUND DRIVER - See page 44. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - Your headphones do not work if the CD drive is operating in...
... headphones CHECK THE HEADPHONE CABLE CONNECTION - DISABLE DIGITAL MODE - Click or double-click the speaker icon in digital mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS REINSTALL THE SOUND DRIVER - See page 44. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - Your headphones do not work if the CD drive is operating in...
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..., click the Hardware tab. 40 Advanced Troubleshooting Dell ships your computer to you experience a problem with any other programs that use the device. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is the...4 Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. All devices require a driver program. Each device has its driver recognizes. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your hardware configuration for all devices attached to your computer....
..., click the Hardware tab. 40 Advanced Troubleshooting Dell ships your computer to you experience a problem with any other programs that use the device. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is the...4 Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. All devices require a driver program. Each device has its driver recognizes. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your hardware configuration for all devices attached to your computer....
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...it was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was in when you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer to the operating... state that existed before you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any applications installed after you received the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the device icon. 5 Click Device Manager. ...
...it was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was in when you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer to the operating... state that existed before you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any applications installed after you received the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the device icon. 5 Click Device Manager. ...
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... data files. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in this document were written for information on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you prefer. 5 Click...restore point, or you to which you can undo the restoration. 42 Advanced Troubleshooting If that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 10. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and...
... data files. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in this document were written for information on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you prefer. 5 Click...restore point, or you to which you can undo the restoration. 42 Advanced Troubleshooting If that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 10. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and...
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..., such as the last method to restore your computer- To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . If you do not want to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to complete.... open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer. Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. 6 When prompted, click Yes. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are...
..., such as the last method to restore your computer- To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . If you do not want to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to complete.... open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer. Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. 6 When prompted, click Yes. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Replace the computer cover (see page 18). 2 Ensure that your computer and all attached devices from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in the Product Information Guide. 1 Shut down your computer and then unplug it from the electrical outlet before...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Replace the computer cover (see page 18). 2 Ensure that your computer and all attached devices from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in the Product Information Guide. 1 Shut down your computer and then unplug it from the electrical outlet before...
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... support options may be available for the duration of the computer and all nonstandard, third-party hardware components integrated through Dell Software and Peripherals, Readyware, and Custom Factory Integration2. 1 Repair services are provided pursuant to this technician-assisted technical ...support, online technical support is provided by the standard Dell limited warranty for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to ground the system board. 13 Remove the computer cover (see page 18). NOTICE:...
... support options may be available for the duration of the computer and all nonstandard, third-party hardware components integrated through Dell Software and Peripherals, Readyware, and Custom Factory Integration2. 1 Repair services are provided pursuant to this technician-assisted technical ...support, online technical support is provided by the standard Dell limited warranty for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to ground the system board. 13 Remove the computer cover (see page 18). NOTICE:...
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See monitor Documentation, 9 finding, 9 help file, 9 online, 10 setup diagram, 9 drivers, 40 about, 40 identifying, 40 drives problems, 19 DVDs, 16 E error messages, 22 diagnostic lights, 35 Express Service Code, 9 H hard drive problems, 21 Hardware Troubleshooter, ... hardware incompatibilities, 44 copying CDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 copying DVDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 D Dell contacting, 78 Dell support policy, 76 Dell Support Site, 10 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics lights, 35 display.
See monitor Documentation, 9 finding, 9 help file, 9 online, 10 setup diagram, 9 drivers, 40 about, 40 identifying, 40 drives problems, 19 DVDs, 16 E error messages, 22 diagnostic lights, 35 Express Service Code, 9 H hard drive problems, 21 Hardware Troubleshooter, ... hardware incompatibilities, 44 copying CDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 copying DVDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 D Dell contacting, 78 Dell support policy, 76 Dell Support Site, 10 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics lights, 35 display.
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Troubleshooting (continued) Hardware Troubleshooter, 44 restore to previous state, 41-42 turning off your computer, 18 U USB devices, booting to, 18 V video problems, 33 voltage selection switch, 48 volume adjusting, 31 W Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 41 Hardware Troubleshooter, 44 Help and Support Center, 10 help, accessing, 10 Hyper-Threading, 17 Program Compatibility Wizard, 25 reinstalling, 42 scanner, 30 System Restore, 41-42 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 25 Index 99
Troubleshooting (continued) Hardware Troubleshooter, 44 restore to previous state, 41-42 turning off your computer, 18 U USB devices, booting to, 18 V video problems, 33 voltage selection switch, 48 volume adjusting, 31 W Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 41 Hardware Troubleshooter, 44 Help and Support Center, 10 help, accessing, 10 Hyper-Threading, 17 Program Compatibility Wizard, 25 reinstalling, 42 scanner, 30 System Restore, 41-42 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 25 Index 99