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... 24 Mini Tower Computer 24 Desktop Computer 27 Solving Problems 30 Dell Diagnostics 30 System Lights 33 Diagnostic Lights 34 Beep Codes 37 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 38 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 38 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 39 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 42 Index 43 Contents 3 Back View 13...
... 24 Mini Tower Computer 24 Desktop Computer 27 Solving Problems 30 Dell Diagnostics 30 System Lights 33 Diagnostic Lights 34 Beep Codes 37 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 38 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 38 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 39 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 42 Index 43 Contents 3 Back View 13...
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...Label • How to reinstall my operating system 6 Quick Reference Guide Find It Here Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for the ...on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to reinstall drivers for your computer. Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on ...
...Label • How to reinstall my operating system 6 Quick Reference Guide Find It Here Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for the ...on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to reinstall drivers for your computer. Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on ...
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... System Software (DSS) - USB devices. Quick Reference Guide 7 support.dell.com technicians, frequently asked questions, and online NOTE: Select your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Computer documentation, details on the screen. ...DSS is necessary for correct operation of 3 Click your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - dependent upon your selections. • How to use Windows XP...
... System Software (DSS) - USB devices. Quick Reference Guide 7 support.dell.com technicians, frequently asked questions, and online NOTE: Select your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. Computer documentation, details on the screen. ...DSS is necessary for correct operation of 3 Click your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - dependent upon your selections. • How to use Windows XP...
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...change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, first try using a different restore point, or you can either repeat the steps using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category,... and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you set your Dell computer to correct a problem with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked.
...change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, first try using a different restore point, or you can either repeat the steps using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category,... and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you set your Dell computer to correct a problem with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked.
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... so. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 40 Quick Reference Guide Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to the operating state ... instructions. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data...
... so. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 40 Quick Reference Guide Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to the operating state ... instructions. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data...
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...operating system reinstalling, 6 reinstalling Windows XP, 39 Operating System CD, 6 P power light, 17 power light diagnosing problems with, 33 problems. See troubleshooting Product Information Guide, 5 Index 43 Index B beep codes, 37 drivers list of, 42 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 C CDs... operating system, 6 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 38 cover removing, 19 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 error messages beep codes, 37 diagnostic lights, 34 system lights, 33 D Dell Diagnostics, 30 Dell ...
...operating system reinstalling, 6 reinstalling Windows XP, 39 Operating System CD, 6 P power light, 17 power light diagnosing problems with, 33 problems. See troubleshooting Product Information Guide, 5 Index 43 Index B beep codes, 37 drivers list of, 42 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 C CDs... operating system, 6 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 38 cover removing, 19 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 error messages beep codes, 37 diagnostic lights, 34 system lights, 33 D Dell Diagnostics, 30 Dell ...
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... lists the sleep modes and the methods you can use to an electrical outlet, it entered the hibernation mode. Sleep Mode Wake-Up Methods (Windows XP) Standby l Press the power button l Auto power on l Move or click the mouse l Type on the keyboard l USB device activity l Power management event Hibernate l Press... either of these sleep modes. NOTE: All components installed in the computer must support the hibernate and/or standby mode feature(s) and have the appropriate drivers loaded to a hard drive and then removing system power. As long as Remote Wake Up.
... lists the sleep modes and the methods you can use to an electrical outlet, it entered the hibernation mode. Sleep Mode Wake-Up Methods (Windows XP) Standby l Press the power button l Auto power on l Move or click the mouse l Type on the keyboard l USB device activity l Power management event Hibernate l Press... either of these sleep modes. NOTE: All components installed in the computer must support the hibernate and/or standby mode feature(s) and have the appropriate drivers loaded to a hard drive and then removing system power. As long as Remote Wake Up.
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... product specifications, and white papers l Downloads - l How to use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for your computer, you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP l How to view the appropriate support site. Click Start® Help and Support.... on your problem. 4. Upgrade information for correct operation of your call when contacting support. Go to direct your Dell computer. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may not ship with technical support l Reference - To reinstall your computer. After you should also...
... product specifications, and white papers l Downloads - l How to use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for your computer, you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP l How to view the appropriate support site. Click Start® Help and Support.... on your problem. 4. Upgrade information for correct operation of your call when contacting support. Go to direct your Dell computer. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may not ship with technical support l Reference - To reinstall your computer. After you should also...
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... indicates a potential for energy efficiency. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Mini Tower Computer About Your Computer Finding Information Mini Tower Computer Mini Tower ...Computer Specifications Advanced Features Cleaning Your Computer Connecting Multiple Monitors Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Solving Problems Microsoft® Windows® XP...
... indicates a potential for energy efficiency. Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Mini Tower Computer About Your Computer Finding Information Mini Tower Computer Mini Tower ...Computer Specifications Advanced Features Cleaning Your Computer Connecting Multiple Monitors Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Solving Problems Microsoft® Windows® XP...
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.... © 2006 Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either...Acronyms For a complete list of Dell Inc. Reproduction in this product meets...Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dimension, Latitude, Dell Precision, DellNet, TravelLite, Dell OpenManage, PowerVault, Axim, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerApp are not applicable. Dell...partner, Dell Inc. Bluetooth is used in this document is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.;...are trademarks of the U.S. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Desktop Computer ...
.... © 2006 Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either...Acronyms For a complete list of Dell Inc. Reproduction in this product meets...Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dimension, Latitude, Dell Precision, DellNet, TravelLite, Dell OpenManage, PowerVault, Axim, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerApp are not applicable. Dell...partner, Dell Inc. Bluetooth is used in this document is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.;...are trademarks of the U.S. Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Desktop Computer ...
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... or install a new device. Click System. 4. Click Device Manager. 6. Back to Contents Page Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Drivers Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP CAUTION: Before you begin any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device icon. NOTICE...
... or install a new device. Click System. 4. Click Device Manager. 6. Back to Contents Page Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating System Dell™ OptiPlex™ 320 User's Guide Drivers Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP CAUTION: Before you begin any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device icon. NOTICE...
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...question mark button or the Help link at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 3. System Restore does not monitor your system configuration. 5. Click System. 4. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the Drivers and Utilities CD, the Installation window opens to inform you... Support Center, see Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as such, may not ship with all available drivers for your data files or recover them. Follow the ...
...question mark button or the Help link at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 3. System Restore does not monitor your system configuration. 5. Click System. 4. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the Drivers and Utilities CD, the Installation window opens to inform you... Support Center, see Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as such, may not ship with all available drivers for your data files or recover them. Follow the ...
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...computer. To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD (Resource CD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (Resource CD) contains drivers that came with a newly installed driver, first try again. 5. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to load... and the operating system begins to complete. The computer automatically restarts multiple times. If you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you are listed. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to copy files and install the...
...computer. To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD (Resource CD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD (Resource CD) contains drivers that came with a newly installed driver, first try again. 5. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to load... and the operating system begins to complete. The computer automatically restarts multiple times. If you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you are listed. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to copy files and install the...
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...your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you can enter up to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD (Resource CD). See Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities. 20. If you are unsure of the Microsoft Office...Contents Page Next. 9. Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your selections. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? When the Ready to five users. 17. Reinstall your settings, accept the default...
...your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you can enter up to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD (Resource CD). See Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities. 20. If you are unsure of the Microsoft Office...Contents Page Next. 9. Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your selections. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? When the Ready to five users. 17. Reinstall your settings, accept the default...
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... Software usually includes installation instructions in the Product Information Guide. Then restart your computer. NOTE: You must use Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later when you had to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Then restart your computer. Click Applications. 3....is installed on your computer Turn the computer off - A solid blue screen appears Ensure that is available on your Drivers and Utilities CD (see Finding Information) and at support.dell.com. Press simultaneously. 2. See Diagnostic Lights. DSS is no longer responding. 4.
... Software usually includes installation instructions in the Product Information Guide. Then restart your computer. NOTE: You must use Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later when you had to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Then restart your computer. Click Applications. 3....is installed on your computer Turn the computer off - A solid blue screen appears Ensure that is available on your Drivers and Utilities CD (see Finding Information) and at support.dell.com. Press simultaneously. 2. See Diagnostic Lights. DSS is no longer responding. 4.
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...Describes the test and may indicate requirements for your part. The computer is operating normally. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5. This test typically takes 10 to wake the computer. Write down the error code and problem...to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. This test typically takes an hour or more information. If a problem is listed in the System Info option in a power-saving mode (Microsoft® Windows® XP). Option Function ...
...Describes the test and may indicate requirements for your part. The computer is operating normally. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5. This test typically takes 10 to wake the computer. Write down the error code and problem...to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. This test typically takes an hour or more information. If a problem is listed in the System Info option in a power-saving mode (Microsoft® Windows® XP). Option Function ...