Owner's Manual
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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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...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. The USB connectors only fit into the ports when correctly oriented. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 If you purchased ...devices while the computer is compatible with your computer 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 ...
...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. The USB connectors only fit into the ports when correctly oriented. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 If you purchased ...devices while the computer is compatible with your computer 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 ...
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... software. If necessary, install additional memory (see page 67). • Reseat the memory modules (see page 67) to ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to see page 51). 38 Solving Problems
... software. If necessary, install additional memory (see page 67). • Reseat the memory modules (see page 67) to ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to see page 51). 38 Solving Problems
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... successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you begin any of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 65. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Mouse" on page 54. For instructions on cleaning the mouse, see page 51). R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E...Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. Solving Problems 39 See "Reinstalling Drivers" on the setup diagram for your computer. 4 Start the computer. C L E A N T H E M O U S E - CHECK THE MOUSE ...
... successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you begin any of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 65. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Mouse" on page 54. For instructions on cleaning the mouse, see page 51). R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E...Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. Solving Problems 39 See "Reinstalling Drivers" on the setup diagram for your computer. 4 Start the computer. C L E A N T H E M O U S E - CHECK THE MOUSE ...
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... broken pins. (It is normal for monitor cable connectors to ensure that the electrical outlet is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on the setup diagram for troubleshooting procedures. A D J U S T T H E W I O N - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR...
... broken pins. (It is normal for monitor cable connectors to ensure that the electrical outlet is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on the setup diagram for troubleshooting procedures. A D J U S T T H E W I O N - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR...
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... obtains configuration information for more information. All devices require a driver program. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. A driver is needed. Dell ships your computer to your computer. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Allows you to customize the test by changing the...
... obtains configuration information for more information. All devices require a driver program. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. A driver is needed. Dell ships your computer to your computer. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Allows you to customize the test by changing the...
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.... 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you may need to see if any device, identify whether the.... 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling 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...
.... 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you may need to see if any device, identify whether the.... 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling 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...
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...Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your computer. 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... (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your hard drive to the operating state it was in when...
...Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your computer. 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... (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your hard drive to the operating state it was in when...
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... then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that restore point is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If...55 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you install a device driver, use System Restore. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that Restore my computer to an earlier time is automatically ...
... then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that restore point is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If...55 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you install a device driver, use System Restore. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that Restore my computer to an earlier time is automatically ...
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...you do not press in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the computer again. NOTICE: If you received your computer. Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in the following step... Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is not available in all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with PC Restore, click Reboot in when you purchased the computer. including data files-are ...
...you do not press in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the computer again. NOTICE: If you received your computer. Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in the following step... Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is not available in all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with PC Restore, click Reboot in when you purchased the computer. including data files-are ...
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... Parts 69 Cards CAUTION: Before you are installing or replacing an expansion card, follow the safety instructions located in the next section. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for the card from your computer's electronic components. If you touch any of your body before you are ...replacing a card, remove the current driver for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Two PCI card slots • One PCI Express x1 card slot PCI card PCI Express x1 card...
... Parts 69 Cards CAUTION: Before you are installing or replacing an expansion card, follow the safety instructions located in the next section. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for the card from your computer's electronic components. If you touch any of your body before you are ...replacing a card, remove the current driver for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Two PCI card slots • One PCI Express x1 card slot PCI card PCI Express x1 card...
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... 57. 2 Gently push the release tab 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. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel. 12 If... on the back panel. 13 Install any cables that should be attached to the sound card's connectors. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 103). Removing an Expansion Card 1 Follow the procedures in network adapter's connectors. b Connect external audio devices to the card. The...
... 57. 2 Gently push the release tab 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. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel. 12 If... on the back panel. 13 Install any cables that should be attached to the sound card's connectors. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 103). Removing an Expansion Card 1 Follow the procedures in network adapter's connectors. b Connect external audio devices to the card. The...
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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.
... 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.
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...are provided pursuant to cover all labels carry an FCC Class B rating as Class B digital devices. Dell-installed peripherals include any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Dell provides limited technical support for third-party software and peripherals is considered to be a Class B digital... are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as distinguished by the standard Dell limited warranty for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to be available for the duration of the customer in a Custom Factory Integration ...
...are provided pursuant to cover all labels carry an FCC Class B rating as Class B digital devices. Dell-installed peripherals include any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Dell provides limited technical support for third-party software and peripherals is considered to be a Class B digital... are classified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as distinguished by the standard Dell limited warranty for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to be available for the duration of the customer in a Custom Factory Integration ...
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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,...
Service Manual
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... the securing clip at each end of your body before you are removing but not replacing an expansion card, see "Removing an Expansion Card." Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots 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 PCI Express x1 card slot If you are replacing a card, uninstall the current driver for that card. If you touch any of your body before you are installing or replacing an expansion card, follow the procedures in the Product...
... the securing clip at each end of your body before you are removing but not replacing an expansion card, see "Removing an Expansion Card." Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots 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 PCI Express x1 card slot If you are replacing a card, uninstall the current driver for that card. If you touch any of your body before you are installing or replacing an expansion card, follow the procedures in the Product...
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... snapping it into the computer. Do not connect the network cable to the sound card's connectors. Cables routed over or behind the cards. Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. If you installed an add-in network adapter's connectors. l The notch in the card documentation. NOTICE: To...
... snapping it into the computer. Do not connect the network cable to the sound card's connectors. Cables routed over or behind the cards. Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. If you installed an add-in network adapter's connectors. l The notch in the card documentation. NOTICE: To...