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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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... website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers • How to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with ...
... website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers • How to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with ...
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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 computer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with either...
...; 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 computer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with either...
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See the documentation that came with your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. 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...
See the documentation that came with your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. 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...
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... you begin any of 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 the device drivers do not conflict with...
... you begin any of 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 the device drivers do not conflict with...
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... off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer, and then restart the computer. See page 44. REINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER - CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - 1 Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for your computer. 4 Start the computer. See page 41. Mouse Problems...
... off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer, and then restart the computer. See page 44. REINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER - CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - 1 Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for your computer. 4 Start the computer. See page 41. Mouse Problems...
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... WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER - 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...
... WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER - 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...
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... muted. 32 Solving Problems Ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 45). DISABLE DIGITAL MODE - See page 44. www.dell.com | support.dell.com RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS REINSTALL THE SOUND...
... muted. 32 Solving Problems Ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 45). DISABLE DIGITAL MODE - See page 44. www.dell.com | support.dell.com RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS REINSTALL THE SOUND...
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... devices attached to the Main Menu screen. Drivers What Is a Driver? Dell ships your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is needed. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the...
... devices attached to the Main Menu screen. Drivers What Is a Driver? Dell ships your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is needed. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the...
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... if any applications installed after you purchased the computer. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your hard drive to the operating state it was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the device icon. If you received...
... if any applications installed after you purchased the computer. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your hard drive to the operating state it was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the device icon. If you received...
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...operating state. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that Restore my computer to an earlier time is automatically selected. 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... does not monitor your data files. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 42) to resolve the problem. To change the restore point, you prefer. 5 Click Next. If that you can undo...
...operating state. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that Restore my computer to an earlier time is automatically selected. 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... does not monitor your data files. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 42) to resolve the problem. To change the restore point, you prefer. 5 Click Next. If that you can undo...
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...possible, back up all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after 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 . Click Finish and ...Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . 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. PC Restore restores your hard...
...possible, back up all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after 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 . Click Finish and ...Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . 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. PC Restore restores your hard...
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... a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and all attached devices from the side hinges. 54 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Replace the computer cover (see page 68). b Reach inside the computer and push the bottom tab towards you shut down the... your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn them off when you 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.
... a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and all attached devices from the side hinges. 54 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Replace the computer cover (see page 68). b Reach inside the computer and push the bottom tab towards you shut down the... your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn them off when you 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.
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...any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for the duration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to only one pin so that are covered by the original ...manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through CFI for restoration of the computer's service contract. Dell provides limited technical support for purchase. Attach...
...any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for the duration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to only one pin so that are covered by the original ...manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through CFI for restoration of the computer's service contract. Dell provides limited technical support for purchase. Attach...
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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