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... If the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Advanced Troubleshooting 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...
... If the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Advanced Troubleshooting 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...
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... Up and Using Your Computer 13 See the documentation 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 for technical assistance.... Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver, if necessary. Your printer may arrive in the computer box.
... Up and Using Your Computer 13 See the documentation 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 for technical assistance.... Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver, if necessary. Your printer may arrive in the computer box.
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... the software documentation for 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 page 51). 38 Solving Problems BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE...
... the software documentation for 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 page 51). 38 Solving Problems BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE...
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...Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 111. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on the setup diagram for your computer, see "Memory" on page 65. • Run ...the Dell Diagnostics (see page 51). For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the...
...Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 111. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on the setup diagram for your computer, see "Memory" on page 65. • Run ...the Dell Diagnostics (see page 51). For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the...
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... from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the graphics cable is normal for troubleshooting procedures. C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I C A L O U T L E T - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on the setup diagram for your screen. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T S - A D J U S T T H E W I G H T - If the power light is blinking, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse. See "Resolving...
... from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the graphics cable is normal for troubleshooting procedures. C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I C A L O U T L E T - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on the setup diagram for your screen. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T S - A D J U S T T H E W I G H T - If the power light is blinking, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse. See "Resolving...
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...not display the names of the test and any other programs that use the device. A driver is needed. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Dell ships your computer or all devices from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the...description. Displays your computer. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any error conditions encountered. All devices require a driver program. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached...
...not display the names of the test and any other programs that use the device. A driver is needed. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Dell ships your computer or all devices from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the...description. Displays your computer. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any error conditions encountered. All devices require a driver program. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached...
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... 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. Advanced Troubleshooting 53 If you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver...
... 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. Advanced Troubleshooting 53 If you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver...
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Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 ...Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 5 Double-click the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your hard drive to the operating state it was in the Search Results list...
Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 ...Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 5 Double-click the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your hard drive to the operating state it was in the Search Results list...
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...points appear in an undesirable operating state. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore finishes collecting data and...your data files. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not work if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. Using Microsoft® Windows...
...points appear in an undesirable operating state. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore finishes collecting data and...your data files. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not work if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. Using Microsoft® Windows...
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... complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to restore your hard drive to complete. 56 Advanced Troubleshooting Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools,...upon seeing the lights flash, press . If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance.... Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer.
... complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to restore your hard drive to complete. 56 Advanced Troubleshooting Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools,...upon seeing the lights flash, press . If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance.... Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer.
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Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Two PCI card slots • One PCI Express x1 card slot PCI card PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x1 card slot If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from your computer's electronic...
Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Two PCI card slots • One PCI Express x1 card slot PCI card PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x1 card slot If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from your computer's electronic...
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... to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the card retention door from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 9 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. See the documentation for the... a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to the card. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 103). Cables routed over or behind the cards. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or ...
... to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the card retention door from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 9 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of the computer. See the documentation for the... a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to the card. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 103). Cables routed over or behind the cards. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or ...
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... plug it into the computer. 5 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 6 Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel of the procedures in this...
... plug it into the computer. 5 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 6 Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel of the procedures in this...
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...112 Appendix To determine which classification applies to be available for purchase. If all nonstandard, third-party hardware components integrated through Dell Software and Peripherals, Readyware, and Custom Factory Integration2. 1 Repair services are provided pursuant to the terms and conditions of the...original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through CFI for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to cover all labels carry an FCC Class B rating as distinguished by the original manufacturer of the computer's service ...
...112 Appendix To determine which classification applies to be available for purchase. If all nonstandard, third-party hardware components integrated through Dell Software and Peripherals, Readyware, and Custom Factory Integration2. 1 Repair services are provided pursuant to the terms and conditions of the...original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through CFI for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to cover all labels carry an FCC Class B rating as distinguished by the original manufacturer of the computer's service ...
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...Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 warranty, 9 drive panel, 60, 73 removing, 74 replacing, 76 drive-panel insert removing, 75 replacing, 75 drivers about, 51 identifying, 52 drives, 76 hard drive, 79 installing CD/DVD, 92 installing floppy, 85 installing hard drive, 81 problems, 31 removing CD... floppy drive installing, 85 removing, 83 H hard drive activity light, 60 installing, 81 installing second, 82 problems, 33 removing, 80 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 headphone connector, 60 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 11 hibernate mode,...
...Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 warranty, 9 drive panel, 60, 73 removing, 74 replacing, 76 drive-panel insert removing, 75 replacing, 75 drivers about, 51 identifying, 52 drives, 76 hard drive, 79 installing CD/DVD, 92 installing floppy, 85 installing hard drive, 81 problems, 31 removing CD... floppy drive installing, 85 removing, 83 H hard drive activity light, 60 installing, 81 installing second, 82 problems, 33 removing, 80 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 headphone connector, 60 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 11 hibernate mode,...
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...setup about, 103 entering, 103 options, 104 screens, 103 T technical support policy, 112 transferring information to a new computer, 30 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 troubleshooting (continued) restore to previous state, 53-54 ...V vents, 60 front panel, 60 VGA connector, 62 video connector, 62 volume adjusting, 43 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 30 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 30 Network Setup Wizard,...
...setup about, 103 entering, 103 options, 104 screens, 103 T technical support policy, 112 transferring information to a new computer, 30 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 troubleshooting (continued) restore to previous state, 53-54 ...V vents, 60 front panel, 60 VGA connector, 62 video connector, 62 volume adjusting, 43 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 30 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 30 Network Setup Wizard,...
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...Cards CAUTION: Before you touch any of your body before you begin any of your computer, discharge static electricity from the connector. 4. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for that card. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2. If you are removing but not replacing... card, see "Removing an Expansion Card." Grasp the module and pull up. Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you are replacing a card, uninstall the current driver for PCI and PCI Express cards: l Two PCI card slots l One PCI Express x1 card slot 1 PCI card 1 PCI Express x1 card 2...
...Cards CAUTION: Before you touch any of your body before you begin any of your computer, discharge static electricity from the connector. 4. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for that card. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2. If you are removing but not replacing... card, see "Removing an Expansion Card." Grasp the module and pull up. Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you are replacing a card, uninstall the current driver for PCI and PCI Express cards: l Two PCI card slots l One PCI Express x1 card slot 1 PCI card 1 PCI Express x1 card 2...
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... retention door by snapping it into place. b. Close the card retention door by snapping it into place to disable the integrated network adapter: a. Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. b. Before you installed an add-in the card documentation. Enter system setup, select Audio Controller, and then...
... retention door by snapping it into place. b. Close the card retention door by snapping it into place to disable the integrated network adapter: a. Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. b. Before you installed an add-in the card documentation. Enter system setup, select Audio Controller, and then...
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... audio devices to the integrated connector on . 6. Set the drive panel aside in "Before You Begin." 1 drive panel 2 sliding plate 3 sliding plate lever 2. Uninstall the driver for the card that you removed a sound card: a. Drive Panels CAUTION: Before you removed an add-in the Product Information Guide. Grasp the sliding plate...
... audio devices to the integrated connector on . 6. Set the drive panel aside in "Before You Begin." 1 drive panel 2 sliding plate 3 sliding plate lever 2. Uninstall the driver for the card that you removed a sound card: a. Drive Panels CAUTION: Before you removed an add-in the Product Information Guide. Grasp the sliding plate...