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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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... problems • How to remove and install parts • How to contact Dell Owner's Manual Documentation and drivers are already installed on your documentation. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see page 62), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 58), or access your computer when shipped from... Dell. Finding Information for Your Computer What are you looking for? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for Yo ur Computer 13
... problems • How to remove and install parts • How to contact Dell Owner's Manual Documentation and drivers are already installed on your documentation. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see page 62), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 58), or access your computer when shipped from... Dell. Finding Information for Your Computer What are you looking for? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for Yo ur Computer 13
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... provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community Forum - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and...
... provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community Forum - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and...
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Finding Infor m ation for your operating system is located on your computer. 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 Yo ur Computer 15
Finding Infor m ation for your operating system is located on your computer. 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 Yo ur Computer 15
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..., 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. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer...cable. NOTICE: For best results, use a 3-m (10-ft) or shorter parallel cable. 18 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 purchased your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable...
..., 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. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer...cable. NOTICE: For best results, use a 3-m (10-ft) or shorter parallel cable. 18 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 purchased your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable...
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If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 Attach the cable to the parallel connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. Connecting a ... clips (2) notches (2) 4 Turn on the printer and then turn on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary.
If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 Attach the cable to the parallel connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. Connecting a ... clips (2) notches (2) 4 Turn on the printer and then turn 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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NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer to the Main Menu screen. Ensure...
NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your computer to the Main Menu screen. Ensure...
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... page 63) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from other sources, your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. Using Windows XP...
... page 63) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from other sources, your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. Using Windows XP...
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... automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in an undesirable operating state. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. System Restore does... not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in your system window. 6 Click the driver that driver is ...
... automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in an undesirable operating state. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. System Restore does... not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in your system window. 6 Click the driver that driver is ...
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...exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that you prefer. 5 Click Next. ... the computer restarts, click OK. 64 Advanced Tr oubleshooting The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore finishes collecting data and then ...
...exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that you prefer. 5 Click Next. ... the computer restarts, click OK. 64 Advanced Tr oubleshooting The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore finishes collecting data and then ...
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... order in before you installed the new device driver. 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 ... Windows XP. After you reinstall the operating system, you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to load any...
... order in before you installed the new device driver. 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 ... Windows XP. After you reinstall the operating system, you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to load any...
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... Internet? The computer automatically restarts. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 If you are unsure of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. 68 Advanced Tr oubleshooting
... Internet? The computer automatically restarts. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 If you are unsure of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. 68 Advanced Tr oubleshooting
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...the cover. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer and attached devices are replacing a card, remove the current driver for up to ground the system board. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer and all attached devices from ...the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 6 Open the computer cover (see page 78). 82 Adding Parts 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...
...the cover. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer and attached devices are replacing a card, remove the current driver for up to ground the system board. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer and all attached devices from ...the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 6 Open the computer cover (see page 78). 82 Adding Parts 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...
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...: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 13 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. 12 Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that should be attached to the card. Cables routed...
...: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 13 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. 12 Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that should be attached to the card. Cables routed...
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... all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions ...the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. 9 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 113). 10 Lower the retention arm and press it into place, securing the card(s) in the empty card-slot... arm (see page 78). 6 Press the lever on . 12 Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before opening .
... all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions ...the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. 9 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 113). 10 Lower the retention arm and press it into place, securing the card(s) in the empty card-slot... arm (see page 78). 6 Press the lever on . 12 Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before opening .
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.... Additional technical support options may be available for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the terms and conditions of the product. 112 Appendix Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of the software program that is provided by the...
.... Additional technical support options may be available for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the terms and conditions of the product. 112 Appendix Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of the software program that is provided by the...
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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, 54 diagnostics Dell, 58 lights, 54 display. Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 32 replacing, 110 BIOS, 106 booting changing the ...65 copying CDs and DVDs general information, 25 helpful tips, 26 how to, 25 cover closing, 100 opening, 78 D Dell contacting, 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
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, 54 diagnostics Dell, 58 lights, 54 display. Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 32 replacing, 110 BIOS, 106 booting changing the ...65 copying CDs and DVDs general information, 25 helpful tips, 26 how to, 25 cover closing, 100 opening, 78 D Dell contacting, 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
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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