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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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... • Customer Care - 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 ... I n f o r ma t i o n f o r Yo u r C o m p u te r contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Dell Support website The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Knowledge Base - hints, tips, and online courses • Customer Forum - drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference -
... • Customer Care - 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 ... I n f o r ma t i o n f o r Yo u r C o m p u te r contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Dell Support website The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Knowledge Base - hints, tips, and online courses • Customer Forum - drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference -
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...the parallel connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches. 20 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to your printer. If you purchased a... parallel cable. See the documentation that it is compatible 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 ...
...the parallel connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches. 20 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to your printer. If you purchased a... parallel cable. See the documentation that it is compatible 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 ...
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.... The USB connectors fit only one way. Connecting a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer. HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer. See...
.... The USB connectors fit only one way. Connecting a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer. HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer. See...
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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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... all devices attached to your computer. All devices require a driver program. The Dell Diagnostics obtains your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Each device has its driver recognizes. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Drivers What Is a Driver? Allows you to customize the test by changing the test...
... all devices attached to your computer. All devices require a driver program. The Dell Diagnostics obtains your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Each device has its driver recognizes. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Drivers What Is a Driver? Allows you to customize the test by changing the test...
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... after you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. To use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on your computer might not work correctly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control... the previously installed version. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. Reinstalling drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed, and then click Properties. 7 Click...
... after you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. To use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on your computer might not work correctly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control... the previously installed version. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. Reinstalling drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed, and then click Properties. 7 Click...
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...message stating that are used by your operating system. The drivers that the ResourceCD is not required by your computer are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (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...
...message stating that are used by your operating system. The drivers that the ResourceCD is not required by your computer are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (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...
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... Follow the instructions on using System Restore. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 66) to restore your computer. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. If a calendar..., software, or other system settings have left the computer in bold. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your ...
... Follow the instructions on using System Restore. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 66) to restore your computer. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. If a calendar..., software, or other system settings have left the computer in bold. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your ...
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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 operating system setup or is detected ... check for conflicts with the previously installed version. 70 Advanced Troubleshooting Conflicts are reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the...
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 operating system setup or is detected ... check for conflicts with the previously installed version. 70 Advanced Troubleshooting Conflicts are reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the...
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... program or utility that came with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you installed the new device driver. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. Starting Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen ...the steps in the following sections in the order in before you see page 33) and restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs ...
... program or utility that came with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you installed the new device driver. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. Starting Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen ...the steps in the following sections in the order in before you see page 33) and restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs ...
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... your network configuration, such as the domain name or workgroup name. Advanced Troubleshooting 73 Do not press any key to the Internet? 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 Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 2 When the...
... your network configuration, such as the domain name or workgroup name. Advanced Troubleshooting 73 Do not press any key to the Internet? 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 Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 2 When the...
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... section, follow the safety instructions on page 9. 1 If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. 2 Shut down the computer (see page 83). 86 A d d i n g Pa r ts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing and Removing Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this...
... section, follow the safety instructions on page 9. 1 If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. 2 Shut down the computer (see page 83). 86 A d d i n g Pa r ts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing and Removing Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this...
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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. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug...
... 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. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug...
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... Pa rts 91 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. 7 If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening If you need a filler bracket...
... Pa rts 91 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. 7 If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening If you need a filler bracket...
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...socket with a blunt, nonconducting object such as the verification of appropriate functionality of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to this technician-assisted technical support, NOTICE: To avoid damage to the system board while you recorded in the troubleshooting process ...and provides for restoration of the computer and all Dellinstalled hardware. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Remove the battery by carefully prying it into the computer. 7 Access the system setup program (see page 110...
...socket with a blunt, nonconducting object such as the verification of appropriate functionality of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to this technician-assisted technical support, NOTICE: To avoid damage to the system board while you recorded in the troubleshooting process ...and provides for restoration of the computer and all Dellinstalled hardware. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Remove the battery by carefully prying it into the computer. 7 Access the system setup program (see page 110...
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..., 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 ...
..., 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 ...
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... 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 memory connector, 85 volume adjusting, 55 W warranty, 137 Windows license label, 15 Windows XP device driver rollback, 66 Help, 38 Help and Support Center, 17, 38 Hyper-Threading, 33 reinstalling, 70 scanner, 54 shutdown, 34 Index 151 See memory regulatory ...
... 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 memory connector, 85 volume adjusting, 55 W warranty, 137 Windows license label, 15 Windows XP device driver rollback, 66 Help, 38 Help and Support Center, 17, 38 Hyper-Threading, 33 reinstalling, 70 scanner, 54 shutdown, 34 Index 151 See memory regulatory ...