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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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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 Finding Information for Your Computer What are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about...; How to set up a printer • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to remove and install parts • How to reinstall drivers (see page 62), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 58), or access your documentation. Readme files may be included on your computer when shipped from...
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 Finding Information for Your Computer What are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about...; How to set up a printer • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to remove and install parts • How to reinstall drivers (see page 62), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 58), or access your documentation. Readme files may be included on your computer when shipped from...
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... and technical support • Documentation for my computer • How to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and ...a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your computer. • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to use my mouse and keyboard • Express Service Code and Service Tag • Microsoft® Windows...
... and technical support • Documentation for my computer • How to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and ...a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your computer. • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to use my mouse and keyboard • Express Service Code and Service Tag • Microsoft® Windows...
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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 purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with a printer cable, so if you connect a ...; 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 the computer. Your printer may arrive in the computer box. Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with a printer cable, so if you connect a ...; 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 the computer. Your printer may arrive in the computer box. Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you...
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...into the two notches. See the documentation that came with your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 parallel connector on computer screws (2) parallel printer cable connector on printer 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. Attach the cable to the parallel connector on the computer and tighten the two screws.
...into the two notches. See the documentation that came with your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 parallel connector on computer screws (2) parallel printer cable connector on printer 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. Attach the cable to the parallel connector on the computer and tighten the two screws.
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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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.... 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD may need to the Main Menu screen. Advanced Troubleshooting 61 You may contain drivers for your computer. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the ResourceCD, remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to...
.... 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD may need to the Main Menu screen. Advanced Troubleshooting 61 You may contain drivers for your computer. 4 When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the ResourceCD, remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to...
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... ResourceCD installation program starts, follow the prompts on the device icon. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see 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...
... ResourceCD installation program starts, follow the prompts on the device icon. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see 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...
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... backups of your data files or recover them. Advanced Troubleshooting 63 If those drivers are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your system window. 6 Click the driver that are used by your computer are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program... hardware might not be displayed by your computer appears. If a particular driver is not listed, then that came with the device. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message stating that came installed in...
... backups of your data files or recover them. Advanced Troubleshooting 63 If those drivers are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your system window. 6 Click the driver that are used by your computer are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program... hardware might not be displayed by your computer appears. If a particular driver is not listed, then that came with the device. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message stating that came installed in...
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NOTICE: Before you want to resolve the problem. 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 the computer restarts. 6 After the ... to an earlier time is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to see page 62) to restore your computer. If that allows you install a device driver, use System Restore. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you to All Programs→Accessories→System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo...
NOTICE: Before you want to resolve the problem. 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 the computer restarts. 6 After the ... to an earlier time is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to see page 62) to restore your computer. If that allows you install a device driver, use System Restore. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you to All Programs→Accessories→System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo...
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... on your computer before you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver. To reinstall Windows XP, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. The options can take 1 to...system to the operating state it was in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that came with Windows XP, disable any required drivers. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Begin If you ...
... on your computer before you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you installed the new device driver. To reinstall Windows XP, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. The options can take 1 to...system to the operating state it was in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that came with Windows XP, disable any required drivers. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Begin If you ...
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... CD. 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use this computer connect to the Internet? www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 If you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. screen appears, select No, not at the What... computer. 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?
... CD. 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use this computer connect to the Internet? www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 If you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. screen appears, select No, not at the What... computer. 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?
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Your Dell™ computer provides slots for the card from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 6 Open the computer cover (see page 27). 3 Ensure that your computer, turn off when you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for up to ground the system board. If you ...off . If your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to four 32-bit, 33-MHz cards. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing and Removing Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in the next section. Installing a Card CAUTION: Before ...
Your Dell™ computer provides slots for the card from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 6 Open the computer cover (see page 27). 3 Ensure that your computer, turn off when you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for up to ground the system board. If you ...off . If your computer from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to four 32-bit, 33-MHz cards. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing and Removing Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in the next section. Installing a Card CAUTION: Before ...
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... card as described in the card documentation. 12 Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that should be attached to the equipment. 13 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. Adding Parts 85 Press the arm into the computer. 14 Close the computer cover (see page 100...
... card as described in the card documentation. 12 Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that should be attached to the equipment. 13 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. Adding Parts 85 Press the arm into the computer. 14 Close the computer cover (see page 100...
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...retention arm and raise the retention arm (see page 82). 7 If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to ground the system board. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of its top corners, and ease it out of the procedures in the computer. ...11 Close the computer cover (see page 100), reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 12 Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before opening . NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it into...
...retention arm and raise the retention arm (see page 82). 7 If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to ground the system board. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of its top corners, and ease it out of the procedures in the computer. ...11 Close the computer cover (see page 100), reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 12 Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before opening . NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it into...
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... of the product. 112 Appendix Support 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 "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party...customer in a Custom Factory Integration (CFI) project are covered by the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through Dell Software and Peripherals, Readyware, and Custom Factory Integration2. 1 Repair services are included. Definition of the computer and all third-party...
... of the product. 112 Appendix Support 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 "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party...customer in a Custom Factory Integration (CFI) project are covered by the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through Dell Software and Peripherals, Readyware, and Custom Factory Integration2. 1 Repair services are included. Definition of the computer and all third-party...
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... 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, 54 diagnostics Dell, 58 lights, 54 display. See sound B battery problems, 32 replacing, 110 BIOS, 106 booting changing the sequence, ... 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
... 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, 54 diagnostics Dell, 58 lights, 54 display. See sound B battery problems, 32 replacing, 110 BIOS, 106 booting changing the sequence, ... 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