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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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..., order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white...dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are you looking for my computer • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for my computer Dell Support Website - Find It Here • Latest drivers...
..., order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white...dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are you looking for my computer • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for my computer Dell Support Website - Find It Here • Latest drivers...
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...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 New Hardware Wizard window... appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one way. 12 Setting Up and...
...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 New Hardware Wizard window... appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one way. 12 Setting Up and...
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...UNLOCK THE SCANNER - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER - See the scanner documentation for instructions. If your scanner, contact ...assistance for cable connection information. • Ensure that the Print to the scanner and the computer. 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. 2...
...UNLOCK THE SCANNER - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER - See the scanner documentation for instructions. If your scanner, contact ...assistance for cable connection information. • Ensure that the Print to the scanner and the computer. 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. 2...
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... that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is not muted. 32 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS REINSTALL THE SOUND DRIVER - No sound from headphones CHECK THE HEADPHONE CABLE CONNECTION - Your headphones do not work if the CD... drive is operating in the lower-right corner of your screen. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - DISABLE DIGITAL MODE - CHECK ...
... that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is not muted. 32 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS REINSTALL THE SOUND DRIVER - No sound from headphones CHECK THE HEADPHONE CABLE CONNECTION - Your headphones do not work if the CD... drive is operating in the lower-right corner of your screen. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - DISABLE DIGITAL MODE - CHECK ...
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... Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 40 Advanced Troubleshooting The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify...
... Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 40 Advanced Troubleshooting The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify...
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... an exclamation point is next to the device name, you installed the new driver. 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. •...
... an exclamation point is next to the device name, you installed the new driver. 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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...calendar that restore point is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If that you to see and select restore points. If two or more restore points are ...Driver Rollback (see page 10. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using System Restore. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for information on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Microsoft Windows...
...calendar that restore point is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If that you to see and select restore points. If two or more restore points are ...Driver Rollback (see page 10. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using System Restore. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for information on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Microsoft Windows...
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...installed through CFI for your computer. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some 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... to the terms and conditions of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the standard Dell limited warranty for the duration of the software programs that you are prompted to...
...installed through CFI for your computer. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some 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... to the terms and conditions of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is provided by the standard Dell limited warranty for the duration of the software programs that you are prompted to...
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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