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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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...questions • Online discussions with other users and technical support • Documentation for Your Computer Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are you looking for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center...describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 10 Finding Information for my computer Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for ? Find It Here • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer ...
...questions • Online discussions with other users and technical support • Documentation for Your Computer Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are you looking for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center...describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 10 Finding Information for my computer Dell Support Website - Upgrade information for ? Find It Here • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer ...
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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 your computer with your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you have not already done...
...; 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 your computer with your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you have not already done...
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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. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices... connectors fit only one way. 12 Setting Up and Using Your Computer If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.
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. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices... connectors fit only one way. 12 Setting Up and Using Your Computer If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.
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... computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to ensure that your computer is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory (see page 64). • Ensure that you are not using to ensure that the program is... COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see page 64). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that your computer is successfully ...
... computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to ensure that your computer is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory (see page 64). • Ensure that you are not using to ensure that the program is... COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see page 64). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that your computer is successfully ...
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... computer (see page 18), reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the on the setup diagram for your computer. 4 Start the computer. REINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER - Solving Problems 27 If the new mouse works, the original mouse is faulty. TEST THE MOUSE - CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click...
... computer (see page 18), reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the on the setup diagram for your computer. 4 Start the computer. REINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER - Solving Problems 27 If the new mouse works, the original mouse is faulty. TEST THE MOUSE - CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click...
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...Print to the following port(s): setting is USB. If the printer is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button. REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER - CHECK THE SCANNER DOCUMENTATION - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation ... WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. 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 and Other Hardware...
...Print to the following port(s): setting is USB. If the printer is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button. REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER - CHECK THE SCANNER DOCUMENTATION - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation ... WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. 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 and Other Hardware...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS REINSTALL THE SOUND DRIVER - No sound from headphones CHECK THE HEADPHONE CABLE CONNECTION - DISABLE DIGITAL MODE - Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Sounds, ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS REINSTALL THE SOUND DRIVER - No sound from headphones CHECK THE HEADPHONE CABLE CONNECTION - DISABLE DIGITAL MODE - Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Sounds, ...
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.... 4 Close the test screen to return to your computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you with your operating system. • Connect or install a... new device. Each device has its driver recognizes. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays...
.... 4 Close the test screen to return to your computer. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. All devices require a driver program. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you with your operating system. • Connect or install a... new device. Each device has its driver recognizes. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays...
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... the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on the device icon. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was in ...Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on your hard drive to the operating state it was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down ...
... the new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on the device icon. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was in ...Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on your hard drive to the operating state it was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down ...
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...click the restore point that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 42) to resolve the problem. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not work if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If a... OK. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. 42 Advanced Troubleshooting If that you prefer. 5 Click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer.
...click the restore point that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 42) to resolve the problem. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not work if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If a... OK. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. 42 Advanced Troubleshooting If that you prefer. 5 Click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer.
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...press in when you purchased the 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 permanently deleted from the hard drive. Data files include documents,...the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer. If you received your computer- Because the computer is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to All...
...press in when you purchased the 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 permanently deleted from the hard drive. Data files include documents,...the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer. If you received your computer- Because the computer is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to All...
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...cover. 5 Remove the computer cover (see page 68). c Rotate the front panel to separate it 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 attached devices are turned off. CAUTION: To guard ...against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the side hinges. 54 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Replace the computer cover (see page 49). 6 Release and remove the front panel: a Push the release lever to release ...
...cover. 5 Remove the computer cover (see page 68). c Rotate the front panel to separate it 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 attached devices are turned off. CAUTION: To guard ...against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the side hinges. 54 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Replace the computer cover (see page 49). 6 Release and remove the front panel: a Push the release lever to release ...
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...-party software and peripherals is available at support.dell.com. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from ...your computer, shut down the computer (see page 18). In addition to cover all Dell-installed hardware. Dell provides limited technical support for purchase. Only) ...
...-party software and peripherals is available at support.dell.com. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from ...your computer, shut down the computer (see page 18). In addition to cover all Dell-installed hardware. Dell provides limited technical support for purchase. Only) ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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