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... is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 50 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 54 Dell Diagnostics 58 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 58 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 58 Drivers 61 What Is a Driver 61 Identifying Drivers 61 Reinstalling Drivers 62 Using Windows® System Restore 63 Creating a Restore Point 63 Restoring the Computer to...
... is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 50 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 54 Dell Diagnostics 58 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 58 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 58 Drivers 61 What Is a Driver 61 Identifying Drivers 61 Reinstalling Drivers 62 Using Windows® System Restore 63 Creating a Restore Point 63 Restoring the Computer to...
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...How to remove and install parts • How to reinstall drivers (see page 62), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 58), or access your computer when shipped from Dell. You can use the CD to contact Dell Owner's Manual Documentation and drivers are you looking for? • A diagnostic program for ...my computer • Drivers for Yo ur Computer 13 Readme ...
...How to remove and install parts • How to reinstall drivers (see page 62), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 58), or access your computer when shipped from Dell. You can use the CD to contact Dell Owner's Manual Documentation and drivers are you looking for? • A diagnostic program for ...my computer • Drivers for Yo ur Computer 13 Readme ...
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... use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Upgrade information for components, such as a modem) Dell Support Website The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions -
... use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Upgrade information for components, such as a modem) Dell Support Website The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions -
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The product key for your operating system is located on your computer. Finding Infor m ation for Yo ur Computer 15 What are you looking for? • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System CD After you reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.
The product key for your operating system is located on your computer. Finding Infor m ation for Yo ur Computer 15 What are you looking for? • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System CD After you reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you have not already done so. 2 Turn off the computer (see page 27). Printer ... a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. NOTICE: For best results, use a 3-m (10-ft) or shorter parallel cable. 18 Setting Up and Using Yo ur...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you have not already done so. 2 Turn off the computer (see page 27). Printer ... a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. NOTICE: For best results, use a 3-m (10-ft) or shorter parallel cable. 18 Setting Up and Using Yo ur...
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Attach the cable to the parallel connector on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer. See the documentation that came with your printer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 ... screws. 3 Attach the parallel printer cable to the connector on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary.
Attach the cable to the parallel connector on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer. See the documentation that came with your printer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 ... screws. 3 Attach the parallel printer cable to the connector on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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SECTION 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights Dell Diagnostics Drivers Using Windows® System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
SECTION 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights Dell Diagnostics Drivers Using Windows® System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
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... the source of specialized commands that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer to the Main Menu screen. Dell ships your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your problem and, if necessary...
... the source of specialized commands that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer to the Main Menu screen. Dell ships your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your problem and, if necessary...
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.... 6 Scroll down the list to see page 63) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from other sources, your computer after you may need to step 2. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously...
.... 6 Scroll down the list to see page 63) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from other sources, your computer after you may need to step 2. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously...
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...not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program. Advanced Troubleshooting 63 If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button ...and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. For drivers information, see page 32. NOTE: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for hardware that you to return your operating system. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see...
...not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program. Advanced Troubleshooting 63 If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button ...and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. For drivers information, see page 32. NOTE: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for hardware that you to return your operating system. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see...
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... or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you install a device driver, use System Restore. To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you prefer. 5 Click... a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore finishes collecting data ...
... or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you install a device driver, use System Restore. To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you prefer. 5 Click... a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore finishes collecting data ...
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NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that came with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for...not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see page 62). To reinstall Windows XP, you installed the new device driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need the following ...
NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that came with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for...not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see page 62). To reinstall Windows XP, you installed the new device driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need the following ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your settings, accept the default ... screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use this computer connect to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? screen appears, you can enter up to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to the Internet? If you need the Product...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your settings, accept the default ... screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use this computer connect to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? screen appears, you can enter up to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to the Internet? If you need the Product...
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...begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 10. 1 If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for up to ground the system board. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from... turn them off . CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer and attached devices are turned off now. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing and Removing Cards CAUTION: Before you are installing or replacing a card, follow the procedures in the next section. Your...
...begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 10. 1 If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for up to ground the system board. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from... turn them off . CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer and attached devices are turned off now. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing and Removing Cards CAUTION: Before you are installing or replacing a card, follow the procedures in the next section. Your...
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... behind the cards. 12 Before you lower the retention arm, ensure 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. NOTICE: To...
... behind the cards. 12 Before you lower the retention arm, ensure 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. NOTICE: To...
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... top corners, and ease it into place, securing the card(s) in this section, follow the safety instructions on . 12 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 86 Adding Parts NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it ...retention arm and press it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any of its connector. 9 If you are turned off now. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Card CAUTION: Before you begin any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices...
... top corners, and ease it into place, securing the card(s) in this section, follow the safety instructions on . 12 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 86 Adding Parts NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it ...retention arm and press it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any of its connector. 9 If you are turned off now. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Card CAUTION: Before you begin any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices...
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... cooperation and participation of the computer and all associated cabling are covered by the standard Dell limited warranty for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the customer in the troubleshooting process...
... cooperation and participation of the computer and all associated cabling are covered by the standard Dell limited warranty for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the customer in the troubleshooting process...
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..., 113 Dell Diagnostics, 58 Dell support policy, 112 Dell Support Website about , 61 identifying, 61 drives problems, 33 DVD drive problems, 35 DVDs copying, 25 Index 143 Index A audio. See monitor Documentation finding, 13 Owner's Manual, 13 setup diagram, 13 Tell Me How Help File, 14 drivers about , 14 solving problems, 40 diagnostic lights...
..., 113 Dell Diagnostics, 58 Dell support policy, 112 Dell Support Website about , 61 identifying, 61 drives problems, 33 DVD drive problems, 35 DVDs copying, 25 Index 143 Index A audio. See monitor Documentation finding, 13 Owner's Manual, 13 setup diagram, 13 Tell Me How Help File, 14 drivers about , 14 solving problems, 40 diagnostic lights...
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V video problems, 50 video memory connector, 81 volume adjusting, 48 W warranty, 133 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 62 Hardware Troubleshooter, 65 Help and Support Center, 14 help, accessing, 32 Hyper-Threading, 26 Program Compatibility Wizard, 39 reinstalling, 66 scanner, 48 System Restore, 63 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 39 146 Index
V video problems, 50 video memory connector, 81 volume adjusting, 48 W warranty, 133 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 62 Hardware Troubleshooter, 65 Help and Support Center, 14 help, accessing, 32 Hyper-Threading, 26 Program Compatibility Wizard, 39 reinstalling, 66 scanner, 48 System Restore, 63 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 39 146 Index