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...computer does not start up 24 The computer stops responding 24 A program stops responding 25 A program crashes repeatedly 25 A program is designed 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 ...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
...computer does not start up 24 The computer stops responding 24 A program stops responding 25 A program crashes repeatedly 25 A program is designed 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 ...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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...• Documentation for Your Computer Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are you looking for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click... screen. 10 Finding Information for my computer Dell Support Website - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Find It Here • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer ...
...• Documentation for Your Computer Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are you looking for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click... screen. 10 Finding Information for my computer Dell Support Website - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Find It Here • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer ...
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... | 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 New Hardware Wizard window appears, click... Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary.
... | 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 New Hardware Wizard window appears, click... Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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...your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button. If the printer is LPT1 (Printer Port). REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - See the scanner documentation for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for...8226; Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. See the scanner documentation for instructions. 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 ...
...your scanner is unlocked if it has a locking tab or button. If the printer is LPT1 (Printer Port). REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - See the scanner documentation for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for...8226; Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. See the scanner documentation for instructions. 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 ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS REINSTALL THE SOUND DRIVER - CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS - Your headphones do not work if the CD drive is not muted. 32 Solving Problems Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices... turned up and that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 45). See page 41. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - Click or double-click the speaker icon in digital mode. Ensure that the sound is operating in the lower-right ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS REINSTALL THE SOUND DRIVER - CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS - Your headphones do not work if the CD drive is not muted. 32 Solving Problems Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices... turned up and that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 45). See page 41. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - Click or double-click the speaker icon in digital mode. Ensure that the sound is operating in the lower-right ...
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... like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is needed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you experience a problem with your hardware configuration for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen...
... like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is needed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you experience a problem with your hardware configuration for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen...
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... the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. •...
... the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. •...
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... date to which you want to restore your data files or recover them. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. System Restore does not monitor your computer. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for information on the... points. 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 Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so...
... date to which you want to restore your data files or recover them. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. System Restore does not monitor your computer. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for information on the... points. 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 Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so...
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... for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to continue, press . Support 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...from their electrical outlets. 12 Disconnect the power cable from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer's service contract. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 10 After the Microsoft Windows desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer ...
... for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to continue, press . Support 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...from their electrical outlets. 12 Disconnect the power cable from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer's service contract. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 10 After the Microsoft Windows desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer ...
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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