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... is blank 57 If the screen is difficult to read 58 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 60 Dell Diagnostics 62 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 62 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 62 Drivers 65 What Is a Driver 65 Identifying Drivers 66 Reinstalling drivers 66 Using System Restore 68 Creating a Restore Point 68 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier...
... is blank 57 If the screen is difficult to read 58 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 60 Dell Diagnostics 62 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 62 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 62 Drivers 65 What Is a Driver 65 Identifying Drivers 66 Reinstalling drivers 66 Using System Restore 68 Creating a Restore Point 68 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier...
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Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 70 Before You Reinstall 70 Reinstalling Windows XP 71 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 73 4 Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer 76 Front View 76 Back View 78 Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge ...
Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 70 Before You Reinstall 70 Reinstalling Windows XP 71 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 73 4 Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer 76 Front View 76 Back View 78 Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge ...
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... m at ion fo r Yo ur Comput er 15 Finding Information for Your Computer What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation Find it Here ResourceCD • How to set up a printer • How to troubleshoot... and solve problems • How to add parts • How to contact Dell • Warranty information You can use this CD to access documentation and reinstall drivers (see page 65).
... m at ion fo r Yo ur Comput er 15 Finding Information for Your Computer What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation Find it Here ResourceCD • How to set up a printer • How to troubleshoot... and solve problems • How to add parts • How to contact Dell • Warranty information You can use this CD to access documentation and reinstall drivers (see page 65).
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... and support questions • Online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find it Here Operating System CD • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to reinstall drivers for components, such as memory, the hard drive...
... and support questions • Online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find it Here Operating System CD • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to reinstall drivers for components, such as memory, the hard drive...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. ... Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you purchased your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers • Connect the printer to the computer • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge • Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. ... Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you purchased your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers • Connect the printer to the computer • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge • Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance...
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Connecting a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one way. Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 21 See the documentation that came with your ... printer cable clips (2) notches (2) 4 Turn on the printer and then turn on . If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer.
Connecting a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one way. Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 21 See the documentation that came with your ... printer cable clips (2) notches (2) 4 Turn on the printer and then turn on . If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer.
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3 SECTION 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights Dell Diagnostics Drivers Using System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
3 SECTION 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights Dell Diagnostics Drivers Using System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
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... pane of specialized commands that use the device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that only its driver recognizes. Each device has its own set of the screen. The... Dell Diagnostics obtains your configuration information for the selected device. Many drivers such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Allows you to customize the test by ...
... pane of specialized commands that use the device. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that only its driver recognizes. Each device has its own set of the screen. The... Dell Diagnostics obtains your configuration information for the selected device. Many drivers such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Allows you to customize the test by ...
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... Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed, and then click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. 66 Advanced Troubleshooting Reinstalling drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your computer might not work correctly. To use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com...
... Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed, and then click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. 66 Advanced Troubleshooting Reinstalling drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your computer might not work correctly. To use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com...
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...screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the ResourceCD and click Finish to step 2. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the documentation that are used by your computer are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD ...program. If not, go to restart the computer. 4 When you installed the new driver. For drivers information, see page 69) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD: 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD...
...screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the ResourceCD and click Finish to step 2. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the documentation that are used by your computer are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD ...program. If not, go to restart the computer. 4 When you installed the new driver. For drivers information, see page 69) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD: 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow... Restore does not monitor your data files. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after installing a device driver, use System Restore. If that is automatically selected. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and... recover them. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 66) to see page 17.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow... Restore does not monitor your data files. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after installing a device driver, use System Restore. If that is automatically selected. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and... recover them. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 66) to see page 17.
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... Device Manager list, check for conflicts with the previously installed version. 70 Advanced Troubleshooting To use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 66) to display the Properties window. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the...
... Device Manager list, check for conflicts with the previously installed version. 70 Advanced Troubleshooting To use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 66) to display the Properties window. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not detected during the...
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... boot from CD message appears on your computer before you installed the new device driver. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions. See the documentation that might run after the DELL™ logo appears. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to reinstall ...the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see...
... boot from CD message appears on your computer before you installed the new device driver. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions. See the documentation that might run after the DELL™ logo appears. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to reinstall ...the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see...
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..., click Next. 2 When the How will see page 66). 2 Reinstall your other software programs. See the documentation that came with Microsoft? Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see the following message: Press any key when this message appears. 1 When the Welcome to the Internet? 7 If you are unsure of your...
..., click Next. 2 When the How will see page 66). 2 Reinstall your other software programs. See the documentation that came with Microsoft? Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see the following message: Press any key when this message appears. 1 When the Welcome to the Internet? 7 If you are unsure of your...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing and Removing Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 4 Disconnect the computer power cable from ...the operating system. 2 Shut down the computer (see page 83). 86 A d d i n g Pa r ts The computer's card connectors allow you are replacing a card, remove the current driver...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing and Removing Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 4 Disconnect the computer power cable from ...the operating system. 2 Shut down the computer (see page 83). 86 A d d i n g Pa r ts The computer's card connectors allow you are replacing a card, remove the current driver...
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... properly or cause damage to the equipment. 13 Connect any cables that should be attached to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 15 Install any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. See the documentation for the card for the card as described in the card documentation.
... properly or cause damage to the equipment. 13 Connect any cables that should be attached to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 15 Install any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. See the documentation for the card for the card as described in the card documentation.
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7 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Adding Pa rts 91 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into ... in the computer. NOTICE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 10 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. card card bracket slot connector system board filler bracket in empty card-slot opening .
7 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Adding Pa rts 91 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into ... in the computer. NOTICE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 10 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. card card bracket slot connector system board filler bracket in empty card-slot opening .
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...Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in step 1. 8 Properly dispose of the old battery (see page 14). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Remove the battery by carefully prying it out of its socket with your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on... damage to the system board while you recorded in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as a plastic screwdriver.
...Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in step 1. 8 Properly dispose of the old battery (see page 14). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Remove the battery by carefully prying it out of its socket with your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on... damage to the system board while you recorded in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as a plastic screwdriver.
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See monitor documentation, 15 device, 15 finding, 15 help file, 17 online, 16 Owner's Manual, 15 ResourceCD, 15 setup diagram, 17 drivers, 65 identifying, 66 reinstalling, 66 drives fixing problems, 39 DVD drive fixing problems, 41 E electrostatic discharge, 13 e-mail fixing problems, 42 error messages, 44...hardware incompatibilities, 70 contact numbers, 116 copying CDs general information, 30 helpful tips, 31 how to copy CDs, 32 cover closing, 104 opening, 83 D Dell Diagnostics, 15, 62 Dell Support website, 16 Dell Technical Support Policy, 114 diagnostics, 15, 62 display. Index A audio.
See monitor documentation, 15 device, 15 finding, 15 help file, 17 online, 16 Owner's Manual, 15 ResourceCD, 15 setup diagram, 17 drivers, 65 identifying, 66 reinstalling, 66 drives fixing problems, 39 DVD drive fixing problems, 41 E electrostatic discharge, 13 e-mail fixing problems, 42 error messages, 44...hardware incompatibilities, 70 contact numbers, 116 copying CDs general information, 30 helpful tips, 31 how to copy CDs, 32 cover closing, 104 opening, 83 D Dell Diagnostics, 15, 62 Dell Support website, 16 Dell Technical Support Policy, 114 diagnostics, 15, 62 display. Index A audio.
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See memory regulatory information, 133 reinstalling drivers, 66, 70 Windows XP, 70 ResourceCD, 66 Dell Diagnostics, 62 returning items, 133 S safety instructions, 9 scanner fixing problems, 54 screen. printer (continued) parallel, 20 setting up, 20 troubleshooting, 53 USB, 21 problems...telephone numbers and addresses, 116 warranty repair or credit, 133 Tell Me How help file, 17, 38 transferring information to a new computer, 25 troubleshooting, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 62 Help and Support Center, 17, 38 turning off the computer, 34 U USB devices, booting to, 34 V video fixing problems, 57 video ...
See memory regulatory information, 133 reinstalling drivers, 66, 70 Windows XP, 70 ResourceCD, 66 Dell Diagnostics, 62 returning items, 133 S safety instructions, 9 scanner fixing problems, 54 screen. printer (continued) parallel, 20 setting up, 20 troubleshooting, 53 USB, 21 problems...telephone numbers and addresses, 116 warranty repair or credit, 133 Tell Me How help file, 17, 38 transferring information to a new computer, 25 troubleshooting, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 62 Help and Support Center, 17, 38 turning off the computer, 34 U USB devices, booting to, 34 V video fixing problems, 57 video ...