Quick Reference Guide
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... a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are trademarks of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. A00 Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of your computer. Information in the User's Guide. NOTICE: A NOTICE...
... a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are trademarks of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. A00 Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of your computer. Information in the User's Guide. NOTICE: A NOTICE...
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Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 41 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 43 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 45 Index 47 4 Contents
Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 41 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 43 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 45 Index 47 4 Contents
Quick Reference Guide
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...can be included on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and...certain countries. Quick Reference Guide 5 NOTE: Additional information may be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see page 45), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 34), or access your computer or advanced technical-reference material for ...
...can be included on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User's and...certain countries. Quick Reference Guide 5 NOTE: Additional information may be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see page 45), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 34), or access your computer or advanced technical-reference material for ...
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...installs the updates appropriate for your region to direct your Dell computer. Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on computer configuration, product ... online tools, including: • Community - Contact information, service call status • User guides - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Upgrades - Hints and tips, articles from ...
...installs the updates appropriate for your region to direct your Dell computer. Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on computer configuration, product ... online tools, including: • Community - Contact information, service call status • User guides - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Upgrades - Hints and tips, articles from ...
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... Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • How to reinstall drivers for...For? Find It Here • Service call status and support history • Top technical issues for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is optional and may not ship with all computers. NOTE: The operating system media is customized ...
... Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • How to reinstall drivers for...For? Find It Here • Service call status and support history • Top technical issues for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is optional and may not ship with all computers. NOTE: The operating system media is customized ...
Quick Reference Guide
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... or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your ...computer's configuration information, and ensure that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. ...
... or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your ...computer's configuration information, and ensure that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. ...
Quick Reference Guide
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...the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your primary hard drive. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart ... 1 or later when you installed the new device driver. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to return your hard drive. After you reinstall the operating system, you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must use System Restore ...
...the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your primary hard drive. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart ... 1 or later when you installed the new device driver. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to return your hard drive. After you reinstall the operating system, you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must use System Restore ...
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... the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use the Drivers and Utilities CD while you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use this computer? message appears, click Skip. 15 When the... Ready to continue. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate...
... the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14 When the How will use the Drivers and Utilities CD while you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use this computer? message appears, click Skip. 15 When the... Ready to continue. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate...
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... conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 41 cover removing, 21 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 33 diagnostics beep codes, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 33 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6-7 Quick Reference, 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 E error messages beep codes, 40 H hardware beep...
... conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 41 cover removing, 21 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 33 diagnostics beep codes, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 33 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6-7 Quick Reference, 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 E error messages beep codes, 40 H hardware beep...
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R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 43 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 33 S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 41 System Restore, 41 T troubleshooting conflicts, 41 Dell Diagnostics, 33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 41 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 43 System Restore, 41 48 Index
R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 43 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 33 S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 41 System Restore, 41 T troubleshooting conflicts, 41 Dell Diagnostics, 33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 41 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 43 System Restore, 41 48 Index
Setup Guide
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... your computer available at support.dell.com. To set up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you ...accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer unusable and you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on...
... your computer available at support.dell.com. To set up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you ...accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer unusable and you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on...
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...disc or USB key in when you set up Microsoft Windows. NOTE: For information on restoring your computer to restore your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is... files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Click ...
...disc or USB key in when you set up Microsoft Windows. NOTE: For information on restoring your computer to restore your operating system using the system recovery media, see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is... files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Click ...
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... page 44) to restore your operating system. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down your operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your... before using Dell Factory Image Restore. This option restores your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. If possible, back up the data before using this option. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after ...
... page 44) to restore your operating system. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down your operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your... before using Dell Factory Image Restore. This option restores your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. If possible, back up the data before using this option. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after ...
Service Manual
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...if the CD/DVD/CD-RW has no operating system, the computer generates an error message. l Network - Enter system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Network; USB CD/DVD; Network; USB Hard Disk; Network; If no operating system is found on the floppy disk, the computer generates...are booting to a USB connector. 2. On the Boot Device Menu choose the device you are booting from the Drivers and Utilities disc. For example, if you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB memory key, highlight USB Storage Device and ...
...if the CD/DVD/CD-RW has no operating system, the computer generates an error message. l Network - Enter system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Network; USB CD/DVD; Network; USB Hard Disk; Network; If no operating system is found on the floppy disk, the computer generates...are booting to a USB connector. 2. On the Boot Device Menu choose the device you are booting from the Drivers and Utilities disc. For example, if you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB memory key, highlight USB Storage Device and ...