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.... Microsoft, Windows, and Outlook are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; If you make better use of Dell Inc. is subject to change without the written permission of your computer. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, ..., PowerApp, DellNet, PowerConnect, and Axim are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. A00 To access the help file, see the Dell Dimension Help file. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. Model DMC July...
.... Microsoft, Windows, and Outlook are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; If you make better use of Dell Inc. is subject to change without the written permission of your computer. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, ..., PowerApp, DellNet, PowerConnect, and Axim are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. A00 To access the help file, see the Dell Dimension Help file. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. Model DMC July...
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... computer does not start up 26 The computer stops responding 26 A program stops responding 27 A program crashes repeatedly 27 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system. . . . . 27 A solid blue screen appears 27 Other software problems 28 Memory Problems 28 Mouse Problems 29 Network Problems 30 Power Problems 30 Printer... 34 Video and Monitor Problems 34 If the screen is blank 34 If the screen is difficult to read 35 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 37 Dell Diagnostics 40 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 41 4 Contents
... computer does not start up 26 The computer stops responding 26 A program stops responding 27 A program crashes repeatedly 27 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system. . . . . 27 A solid blue screen appears 27 Other software problems 28 Memory Problems 28 Mouse Problems 29 Network Problems 30 Power Problems 30 Printer... 34 Video and Monitor Problems 34 If the screen is blank 34 If the screen is difficult to read 35 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 37 Dell Diagnostics 40 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 41 4 Contents
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Drivers 42 What Is a Driver 42 Identifying Drivers 42 Reinstalling Drivers 43 Restoring Your Operating System 43 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 43 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 45 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 46 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 47 Recommended Tools 47 Turning Off Your ...
Drivers 42 What Is a Driver 42 Identifying Drivers 42 Reinstalling Drivers 43 Restoring Your Operating System 43 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 43 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 45 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 46 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 47 Recommended Tools 47 Turning Off Your ...
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... information • How to get a copy of my invoice • How to extend my warranty • How to access Dell Support on using Microsoft® Windows® • How to play CDs and DVDs • How to use standby mode and hibernate mode • How to... • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find it Here Dell Solution Center On your Windows desktop Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to clean my computer The Dell Dimension Help file 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system...
... information • How to get a copy of my invoice • How to extend my warranty • How to access Dell Support on using Microsoft® Windows® • How to play CDs and DVDs • How to use standby mode and hibernate mode • How to... • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find it Here Dell Solution Center On your Windows desktop Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to clean my computer The Dell Dimension Help file 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system...
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..., the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to technical service and support...
..., the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to technical service and support...
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... the safety instructions located in this section, follow these instructions to the integrated video connector. NOTE: If your monitors. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. If you how to connect either monitor to connect and enable your computer has integrated video...
... the safety instructions located in this section, follow these instructions to the integrated video connector. NOTE: If your monitors. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. If you how to connect either monitor to connect and enable your computer has integrated video...
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... the Display Settings 1 After you can drag objects from one screen to the other end of the network cable to a network device. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the primary monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the Help and Support Center (click the Start button, click...
... the Display Settings 1 After you can drag objects from one screen to the other end of the network cable to a network device. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the primary monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the Help and Support Center (click the Start button, click...
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... through your local cable TV line. To connect to the Internet, you through a telephone line. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you need a modem or network connection ...ISP for creating a network. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1). 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions...
... through your local cable TV line. To connect to the Internet, you through a telephone line. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you need a modem or network connection ...ISP for creating a network. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1). 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions...
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... want to set up an Internet connection with your ISP to complete the setup. This section applies only to make an exact copy of the window, and then click RecordNow Help or RecordNow Tutorial. The following instructions show how to computers that came with a different ISP: 1 Save and ..."E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not know which type of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may vary by your computer. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to complete the ...
... want to set up an Internet connection with your ISP to complete the setup. This section applies only to make an exact copy of the window, and then click RecordNow Help or RecordNow Tutorial. The following instructions show how to computers that came with a different ISP: 1 Save and ..."E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not know which type of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may vary by your computer. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to complete the ...
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... My Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Click Hardware and click Device Manager. 3 In the Device Manager window, click the plus (+) sign next to Processors. You can be played only on MP3 players or on the Dell Support website at support.sonic.com for additional information. for example, do not play in regular...
... My Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Click Hardware and click Device Manager. 3 In the Device Manager window, click the plus (+) sign next to Processors. You can be played only on MP3 players or on the Dell Support website at support.sonic.com for additional information. for example, do not play in regular...
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... have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the screen, write down the exact message. Solving Problems 21 Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Replace the... page 88). If the battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation.
... have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the screen, write down the exact message. Solving Problems 21 Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Replace the... page 88). If the battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation.
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... TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to eliminate the possibility that are checked. See the Dell Dimension Help file. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS C H E C K F O R R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - NOTE: Because of your screen. • Ensure that the ... "Sound and Speaker Problems" on power management modes. 22 Solving Problems See the Dell Dimension Help file (see page 9) or search for the keyword standby in Windows Help (see page 9. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of...
... TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to eliminate the possibility that are checked. See the Dell Dimension Help file. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS C H E C K F O R R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - NOTE: Because of your screen. • Ensure that the ... "Sound and Speaker Problems" on power management modes. 22 Solving Problems See the Dell Dimension Help file (see page 9) or search for the keyword standby in Windows Help (see page 9. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of...
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... to it, click the checkmark to remove it and connect to verify that you want to an Internet provider. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I B L E . www.dell.com | support.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the...
... to it, click the checkmark to remove it and connect to verify that you want to an Internet provider. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I B L E . www.dell.com | support.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the...
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...INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON THE COMPUTER ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. If your ... T P R O V I N - IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to restore computer resources. S YS T E M D I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - Contact Dell (see page 105). Contact Dell (see page 105). Close all windows and open the program that you begin any of the IEEE 1394 device. N O N - O P E R A T I S K E R R O R - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B...
...INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON THE COMPUTER ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. If your ... T P R O V I N - IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to restore computer resources. S YS T E M D I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - Contact Dell (see page 105). Contact Dell (see page 105). Close all windows and open the program that you begin any of the IEEE 1394 device. N O N - O P E R A T I S K E R R O R - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B...
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Solving Problems 27 If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key ...
Solving Problems 27 If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to... TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click View installed printers or fax printers. U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - Ensure that the ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to... TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click View installed printers or fax printers. U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - Ensure that the ...
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... the sound is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the card. D I N T E R F E R E N C E - Sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Ensure that you purchased a sound card, ensure that the speakers are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - No sound from the...
... the sound is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the card. D I N T E R F E R E N C E - Sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Ensure that you purchased a sound card, ensure that the speakers are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - No sound from the...
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... the subwoofer is difficult to read C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I T O R - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I N G S - See the monitor documentation for interference. ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click Display and click the Settings tab. 3 Try different settings...
... the subwoofer is difficult to read C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I T O R - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I N G S - See the monitor documentation for interference. ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click Display and click the Settings tab. 3 Try different settings...
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... 105). Then shut down your computer (see page 56). • If there is an error message on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Suggested Resolution • Ensure that the boot sequence is correct for technical assistance. If you contact...
... 105). Then shut down your computer (see page 56). • If there is an error message on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Suggested Resolution • Ensure that the boot sequence is correct for technical assistance. If you contact...
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...driver is needed. Each device has its own set of all the components installed on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Dell ships your computer to you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 Close the test ...Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 42 Advanced Troubleshooting The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your operating system. •...
...driver is needed. Each device has its own set of all the components installed on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Dell ships your computer to you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 Close the test ...Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 42 Advanced Troubleshooting The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays your operating system. •...