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3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 43 Dell Diagnostics 46 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 46 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 46 Drivers 47 What Is a Driver 47 Reinstalling Drivers 48 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 49 Restoring Your Operating System 49 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 49 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You ...
3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 43 Dell Diagnostics 46 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 46 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 46 Drivers 47 What Is a Driver 47 Reinstalling Drivers 48 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 49 Restoring Your Operating System 49 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 49 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You ...
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... support • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 1 Desktop System Software (DSS)- If you reinstall the operating system for your computer, you use the customized Dell Premier Support website at premier.support.dell.com. DSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5inch USB floppy drives,...should also reinstall the DSS utility. The website may not be available in all regions. • Customer Care - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find...
... support • Reference - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 1 Desktop System Software (DSS)- If you reinstall the operating system for your computer, you use the customized Dell Premier Support website at premier.support.dell.com. DSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5inch USB floppy drives,...should also reinstall the DSS utility. The website may not be available in all regions. • Customer Care - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find...
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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 your printer. Your printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchased your computer, the cable may arrive...
...; 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 your printer. Your printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchased your computer, the cable may arrive...
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...• MicroDrive Card • SecureDigital Card (SD) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer and the printer. USB connector on...3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on . 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. See the documentation that came with your computer.
...• MicroDrive Card • SecureDigital Card (SD) • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer and the printer. USB connector on...3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on . 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. See the documentation that came with your computer.
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... follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. 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 installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for information. • ...
... follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. 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 installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for information. • ...
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...any other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is located at the top of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from the Custom Test ... Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the left pane of each test screen. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that use the device. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. •...
...any other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is located at the top of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from the Custom Test ... Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the left pane of each test screen. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that use the device. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. •...
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...problem and, if necessary, update the driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device has an ...Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. If an exclamation point is the source of ...
...problem and, if necessary, update the driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device has an ...Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. If an exclamation point is the source of ...
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... an undesirable operating state. Restoring Your Operating System You can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to...the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in when you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for which you purchased the computer. To access help, see page 11. NOTE: Dell PC Restore is detected but incorrectly configured, you can restore your operating...
... an undesirable operating state. Restoring Your Operating System You can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to...the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in when you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the device for which you purchased the computer. To access help, see page 11. NOTE: Dell PC Restore is detected but incorrectly configured, you can restore your operating...
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... view. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that allows you install a device driver, use System Restore. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Make regular backups of your computer. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur ...All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 48) to see and select restore points. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in this document were written ...
... view. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that allows you install a device driver, use System Restore. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Make regular backups of your computer. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur ...All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 48) to see and select restore points. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in this document were written ...
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...NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo ... the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Troubleshooting Tools 51 Ensure that appears, click Restore. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is available only on the computer. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you do not want to proceed ...
...NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo ... the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Troubleshooting Tools 51 Ensure that appears, click Restore. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is available only on the computer. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you do not want to proceed ...
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.... PCI Express Cards Your computer supports one PCI Express x16 card and one PCI Express x1 card. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for your computer from the operating system. Removing and Installing Parts 67 To guard against electrical shock, be sure to create a card-slot opening.
.... PCI Express Cards Your computer supports one PCI Express x16 card and one PCI Express x1 card. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for your computer from the operating system. Removing and Installing Parts 67 To guard against electrical shock, be sure to create a card-slot opening.
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... See the documentation that should be attached to the card. Removing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in the card documentation. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Close the card retention door by its top corners, and then ease it into the computer. 13 Replace the computer cover, reconnect... the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 14 Install any drivers required for the card as described in "...
... See the documentation that should be attached to the card. Removing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in the card documentation. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Close the card retention door by its top corners, and then ease it into the computer. 13 Replace the computer cover, reconnect... the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 14 Install any drivers required for the card as described in "...
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...the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 7 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 8 Install any drivers required for optional floppy drive or media card reader (under CD/DVD drive) hard drive Connect CD/DVD drives to the ...of your computer. 5 Secure the card(s) in the card documentation. Removing and Installing Parts 71 4 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 108). Drives Your computer supports a combination of the computer. Serial ATA hard drives should be connected to maintain FCC certification of ...
...the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 7 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 8 Install any drivers required for optional floppy drive or media card reader (under CD/DVD drive) hard drive Connect CD/DVD drives to the ...of your computer. 5 Secure the card(s) in the card documentation. Removing and Installing Parts 71 4 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 108). Drives Your computer supports a combination of the computer. Serial ATA hard drives should be connected to maintain FCC certification of ...
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...select 8 MB (default) or 1 MB of covered applications. Only Windows system binaries are included in the computer. • Bypass - Drivers and the Widows core kernel binaries are covered by DEP, but the drive's performance is not affected. This option provides restricted access to ...coverage. The hard drive operates at its maximum speed. Full DEP coverage with the application. • Opt-Out - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video Primary Video Video Memory Size Performance HyperThreading SpeedStep HDD Acoustic Mode Security DEP (Execute Disable) Unlock Setup Admin Password This...
...select 8 MB (default) or 1 MB of covered applications. Only Windows system binaries are included in the computer. • Bypass - Drivers and the Widows core kernel binaries are covered by DEP, but the drive's performance is not affected. This option provides restricted access to ...coverage. The hard drive operates at its maximum speed. Full DEP coverage with the application. • Opt-Out - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video Primary Video Video Memory Size Performance HyperThreading SpeedStep HDD Acoustic Mode Security DEP (Execute Disable) Unlock Setup Admin Password This...
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... 2 With a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to cover all Dell-installed hardware. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Additional technical support options may be available for restoration of the disc (the unlabeled side) in ...of the software programs that clean discs and provide some of the computer's service contract. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some protection from the center to clean the lens in the ...
... 2 With a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to cover all Dell-installed hardware. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Additional technical support options may be available for restoration of the disc (the unlabeled side) in ...of the software programs that clean discs and provide some of the computer's service contract. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some protection from the center to clean the lens in the ...
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...copying CDs and DVDs, 21 cover closing, 91 opening, 59 D Dell contacting, 107-108 Dell Diagnostics, 46 support policy, 106 support site, 10 Dell Premier Support website, 10 diagnostic lights, 43 diagnostics Dell, 46 lights, 43 display. Index A audio. See monitor documentation End... User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 warranty, 9 drivers about, 47 identifying...
...copying CDs and DVDs, 21 cover closing, 91 opening, 59 D Dell contacting, 107-108 Dell Diagnostics, 46 support policy, 106 support site, 10 Dell Premier Support website, 10 diagnostic lights, 43 diagnostics Dell, 46 lights, 43 display. Index A audio. See monitor documentation End... User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 warranty, 9 drivers about, 47 identifying...
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..., 97 expansion bus, 94 memory, 93 physical, 97 power, 96 processor, 93 technical, 93 video, 94 standby mode, 23 support contacting Dell, 107-108 policy, 106 system board, 62 System Restore, 49-50 system setup entering, 98 options, 99 screens, 98 T technical support policy,...TV connect to computer, 15 U USB booting to devices, 102 V video problems, 40 volume adjusting, 39 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 48 Hardware Troubleshooter, 49 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 25 Network Setup Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility Wizard, 33 restoring, 49-50...
..., 97 expansion bus, 94 memory, 93 physical, 97 power, 96 processor, 93 technical, 93 video, 94 standby mode, 23 support contacting Dell, 107-108 policy, 106 system board, 62 System Restore, 49-50 system setup entering, 98 options, 99 screens, 98 T technical support policy,...TV connect to computer, 15 U USB booting to devices, 102 V video problems, 40 volume adjusting, 39 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 48 Hardware Troubleshooter, 49 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 25 Network Setup Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility Wizard, 33 restoring, 49-50...