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...critical updates for your operating system and support for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click your Dell computer. DSS is necessary for the keyword Desktop System Software. Quick Reference Guide 9 The software automatically detects your... programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista start button → Help and Support. 2 Type...
...critical updates for your operating system and support for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click your Dell computer. DSS is necessary for the keyword Desktop System Software. Quick Reference Guide 9 The software automatically detects your... programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista start button → Help and Support. 2 Type...
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...the printer for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). NOTE: Access to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink ...cartridge. Quick Reference Guide 23 NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. ...
...the printer for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). NOTE: Access to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink ...cartridge. Quick Reference Guide 23 NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. ...
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...the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; 2 Turn on your hard drive. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the ...boot menu and press . then, shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test ...
...the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; 2 Turn on your hard drive. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the ...boot menu and press . then, shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test ...
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See UPS UPS User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows XP Index 67 S S.M.A.R.T, 56 safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 7, 29, 38 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 49 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 48 support website, 8 system board, 36, 46 Help and Support Center, 9 Network Setup Wizard, 16 reinstalling, 9 wizards Network Setup Wizard, 16 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 48 Help and Support Center, 9 TV connect to computer, 24, 26 U uninterruptible power supply.
See UPS UPS User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows XP Index 67 S S.M.A.R.T, 56 safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 7, 29, 38 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 49 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 48 support website, 8 system board, 36, 46 Help and Support Center, 9 Network Setup Wizard, 16 reinstalling, 9 wizards Network Setup Wizard, 16 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 48 Help and Support Center, 9 TV connect to computer, 24, 26 U uninterruptible power supply.
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... is readable 130 Power Lights 130 10 Reinstalling Software 133 Drivers 133 What Is a Driver 133 Identifying Drivers 133 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 134 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems . . 136 Restoring Your Operating System 137 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 137 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 139 Using the Operating System Media...
... is readable 130 Power Lights 130 10 Reinstalling Software 133 Drivers 133 What Is a Driver 133 Identifying Drivers 133 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 134 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems . . 136 Restoring Your Operating System 137 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 137 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 139 Using the Operating System Media...
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... printer connects to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in certain countries. Your printer may arrive in progress. NOTE: Access to 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. Setting Up Your Computer 57 Microsoft Windows Vista™ (Optional) 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer ...
... printer connects to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in certain countries. Your printer may arrive in progress. NOTE: Access to 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. Setting Up Your Computer 57 Microsoft Windows Vista™ (Optional) 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer ...
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... the computer. 4 Depending on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you install the printer driver: If your computer is running the Windows Vista™ operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Network→ Add a printer to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer.
... the computer. 4 Depending on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you install the printer driver: If your computer is running the Windows Vista™ operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Network→ Add a printer to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer.
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... monitor to the optional DVI adapter and connect the DVI adapter to the integrated video connector. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. If you how to connect either monitor to the DVI (white) connector on the back of the computer. 4 Restart your...
... monitor to the optional DVI adapter and connect the DVI adapter to the integrated video connector. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. If you how to connect either monitor to the DVI (white) connector on the back of the computer. 4 Restart your...
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...," in Windows® XP. However, system memory remains active. • Hibernate. A managed system is reduced or turned off when it can be automatically or remotely started. For more information, see the Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation User's Guide available on a network that has Dell OpenManage Client... the Auto Power On option in the computer must support the hibernate and/or standby mode feature(s) and have the appropriate drivers loaded to an electrical outlet, it entered the hibernation mode. • Shutdown. These periods of your computer and certain option...
...," in Windows® XP. However, system memory remains active. • Hibernate. A managed system is reduced or turned off when it can be automatically or remotely started. For more information, see the Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation User's Guide available on a network that has Dell OpenManage Client... the Auto Power On option in the computer must support the hibernate and/or standby mode feature(s) and have the appropriate drivers loaded to an electrical outlet, it entered the hibernation mode. • Shutdown. These periods of your computer and certain option...
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...Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the device that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on page 143) and try again. If no floppy disk is on page 79). 1 If you... or if no operating system is to restart your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you want the computer to boot from a USB device such as a floppy...attempts to boot from the floppy drive. If the floppy disk in system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. The computer attempts to boot from the optical drive. If no operating system is in ...
...Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the device that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on page 143) and try again. If no floppy disk is on page 79). 1 If you... or if no operating system is to restart your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you want the computer to boot from a USB device such as a floppy...attempts to boot from the floppy drive. If the floppy disk in system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. The computer attempts to boot from the optical drive. If no operating system is in ...
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... is known to test displays in Lockups and Software Problems (see "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 120) and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. then, shut ...perform the checks in the system setup program and is optional and may not ship with your computer. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you begin . Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop;
... is known to test displays in Lockups and Software Problems (see "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 120) and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. then, shut ...perform the checks in the system setup program and is optional and may not ship with your computer. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you begin . Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop;
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... Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: It is recommended that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you want to run . then,... appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system...
... Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: It is recommended that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you want to run . then,... appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system...
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... DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to... instructions in the Product Information Guide. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - If you begin any open files and exit any of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on page 156). 122 Troubleshooting
... DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to... instructions in the Product Information Guide. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - If you begin any open files and exit any of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on page 156). 122 Troubleshooting
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... O U B L E S H O O T E R - Ensure that the network is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable in standby mode. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed. See "Drivers" on page 136. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G G R E E N - The computer is in the power connector on page 136. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Contact your...
... O U B L E S H O O T E R - Ensure that the network is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable in standby mode. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed. See "Drivers" on page 136. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G G R E E N - The computer is in the power connector on page 136. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Contact your...
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... the following port(s): setting is USB. See the scanner documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. Ensure that your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. For a parallel printer, ensure that the...C U M E N T A T I C A L O U T L E T - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If the printer is listed, right-click...
... the following port(s): setting is USB. See the scanner documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. Ensure that your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. For a parallel printer, ensure that the...C U M E N T A T I C A L O U T L E T - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If the printer is listed, right-click...
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... you with any other programs that only its driver recognizes. Identifying Drivers If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Microsoft Windows operating system. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. Dell ships your operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. A driver acts like a translator between the device and...
... you with any other programs that only its driver recognizes. Identifying Drivers If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Microsoft Windows operating system. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. Dell ships your operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. A driver acts like a translator between the device and...
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... a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to continue. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Windows...
... a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to continue. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. Windows...
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.... 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which you installed the new driver. Reinstalling Software 135 Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. otherwise, contact your computer to enter the Device Manager. otherwise...
.... 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which you installed the new driver. Reinstalling Software 135 Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. otherwise, contact your computer to enter the Device Manager. otherwise...
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...; Browse my computer for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the driver→ OK→ Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to ... the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 3 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility.
...; Browse my computer for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the driver→ OK→ Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your computer. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to ... the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 3 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility.
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... assembly of the computer. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to load any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. 3 Click Exit if...
... assembly of the computer. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to load any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. 3 Click Exit if...