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... a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, DellNet, and PowerConnect are not applicable. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A...the marks and names or their products. Information in this document is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc. EMC is strictly forbidden. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of your computer. disclaims...
... a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, DellNet, and PowerConnect are not applicable. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A...the marks and names or their products. Information in this document is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc. EMC is strictly forbidden. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of your computer. disclaims...
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... not start up 36 The computer stops responding 37 A program stops responding 37 A program crashes repeatedly 37 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 37 A solid blue screen appears 37 Other software problems 38 Memory Problems 38 Mouse Problems 39 Network Problems 40 Power Problems 40...
... not start up 36 The computer stops responding 37 A program stops responding 37 A program crashes repeatedly 37 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 37 A solid blue screen appears 37 Other software problems 38 Memory Problems 38 Mouse Problems 39 Network Problems 40 Power Problems 40...
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... 44 If the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware ...Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating System 53 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 54 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 55 Using the Operating System CD 57 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 59...
... 44 If the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware ...Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating System 53 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 54 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 55 Using the Operating System CD 57 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 59...
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...not available in all countries. • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 10 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and... Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find it Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads...
...not available in all countries. • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 10 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and... Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find it Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads...
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... computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category...
... computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category...
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... a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on page 33. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next... window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by ...
... a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on page 33. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next... window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by ...
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... Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Screen resolution to change the setting to 800 by 600 pixels. 5 Click the drop-down to All Programs→...
... Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Screen resolution to change the setting to 800 by 600 pixels. 5 Click the drop-down to All Programs→...
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... or DVD that you observe all copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs. The following instructions explain how to make an exact copy of the window. NOTE: Most commercial DVDs have copyright protection and cannot be copied using Sonic DigitalMedia. 1 Click the Start button, point to DVD media. How ...your source CD or DVD and click the Disc Copy button. For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in Dell computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. This section applies only to ...
... or DVD that you observe all copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs. The following instructions explain how to make an exact copy of the window. NOTE: Most commercial DVDs have copyright protection and cannot be copied using Sonic DigitalMedia. 1 Click the Start button, point to DVD media. How ...your source CD or DVD and click the Disc Copy button. For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in Dell computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. This section applies only to ...
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.... 20 Setting Up and Using Your Computer CD-RWs do not copy a 650-MB file to its maximum capacity; Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Sonic DigitalMedia and open a DigitalMedia project. • Use CD...
.... 20 Setting Up and Using Your Computer CD-RWs do not copy a 650-MB file to its maximum capacity; Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Sonic DigitalMedia and open a DigitalMedia project. • Use CD...
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For information on changing the display settings for your computer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 23 The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the primary monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display ...
For information on changing the display settings for your computer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 23 The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the primary monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display ...
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...through the process of electricity your computer uses when it is on and you are not using it entered the mode. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in before it . network adapter connector network device network adapter connector on computer ...network cable Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to...
...through the process of electricity your computer uses when it is on and you are not using it entered the mode. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in before it . network adapter connector network device network adapter connector on computer ...network cable Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to...
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... computer to automatically activate after a time-out. To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is in before it was in the Power Options Properties window. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of inactivity: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, .... 4 Define your power settings on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it was in hibernate mode. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on the keyboard...
... computer to automatically activate after a time-out. To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is in before it was in the Power Options Properties window. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of inactivity: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, .... 4 Define your power settings on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it was in hibernate mode. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on the keyboard...
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...field permanently changes the default settings for that scheme, unless you click Save As and enter a new name for extended periods of the standard Windows schemes installed on your computer may appear to use your computer with minimal power conservation. • Max Battery - Advanced Tab The Advanced ...tab allows you to: • Place the power options icon in the Windows taskbar for quick access. • Set the computer to use the hibernate settings you defined on the Power Schemes tab, click the Enable ...
...field permanently changes the default settings for that scheme, unless you click Save As and enter a new name for extended periods of the standard Windows schemes installed on your computer may appear to use your computer with minimal power conservation. • Max Battery - Advanced Tab The Advanced ...tab allows you to: • Place the power options icon in the Windows taskbar for quick access. • Set the computer to use the hibernate settings you defined on the Power Schemes tab, click the Enable ...
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.... It is recommended that you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later operating system because Windows XP is an Intel® technology that can benefit from the software manufacturer. Contact the software manufacturer for users that you purchased your Dell computer with RAID, your computer is listed twice...
.... It is recommended that you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later operating system because Windows XP is an Intel® technology that can benefit from the software manufacturer. Contact the software manufacturer for users that you purchased your Dell computer with RAID, your computer is listed twice...
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... - • Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to check for and remove viruses. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I V E - CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS 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 - R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in all DVD titles work in the lower-right corner of your antivirus software to eliminate the possibility... Speaker Problems" on page 53. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 116. See "Cleaning Your Computer" ...
... - • Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to check for and remove viruses. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I V E - CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS 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 - R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in all DVD titles work in the lower-right corner of your antivirus software to eliminate the possibility... Speaker Problems" on page 53. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 116. See "Cleaning Your Computer" ...
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... bad sectors. 7 Click Start. R W D I N G T O A C D / D V D - E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Windows Help. If you write to the CD/DVD-RW. TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I S C - Search for and attempt recovery of data when writing. The modem does not operate while...
... bad sectors. 7 Click Start. R W D I N G T O A C D / D V D - E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Windows Help. If you write to the CD/DVD-RW. TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I S C - Search for and attempt recovery of data when writing. The modem does not operate while...
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... the Start button, point to the Internet. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. (Modem Helper is communicating with Windows. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it .) • Ensure that you feel a click when ... and connect it to it and connect to All Programs, and then click Modem Helper. If all computers.) 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 Modems ...
... the Start button, point to the Internet. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. (Modem Helper is communicating with Windows. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it .) • Ensure that you feel a click when ... and connect it to it and connect to All Programs, and then click Modem Helper. If all computers.) 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 Modems ...
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...R R E S O U R C E S . C L O S E S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - In some cases, you are mapped to a drive even if no media is mapped to a network drive, Windows XP does not automatically assign a drive letter to insert media. NOTE: The Media Card Reader appears as the next logical drive after the physical drives...the right pane that you are trying to confirm your computer. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 120). If the next logical drive after all windows and open the program that you want to restore computer resources. ...
...R R E S O U R C E S . C L O S E S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - In some cases, you are mapped to a drive even if no media is mapped to a network drive, Windows XP does not automatically assign a drive letter to insert media. NOTE: The Media Card Reader appears as the next logical drive after the physical drives...the right pane that you are trying to confirm your computer. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 120). If the next logical drive after all windows and open the program that you want to restore computer resources. ...
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... welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until...
... welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until...
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.... • Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer. 42 Solving Problems 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. TE...
.... • Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer. 42 Solving Problems 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. TE...