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...; Reference - What Are You Looking For? • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions -
...; Reference - What Are You Looking For? • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions -
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Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dimension, Latitude, Dell Precision, DellNet, and Dell OpenManage are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. Reproduction in any references in this document is strictly ... Interface (TAPI) Closing the Computer Cover Computer and Software Problems Solving Problems Advanced Troubleshooting Getting Help Additional Information Microsoft® Windows® XP Features Glossary CAUTION: Safety Instructions Ergonomic Computing Habits Regulatory Notices Warranty and Return Policy Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A...
Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dimension, Latitude, Dell Precision, DellNet, and Dell OpenManage are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. Reproduction in any references in this document is strictly ... Interface (TAPI) Closing the Computer Cover Computer and Software Problems Solving Problems Advanced Troubleshooting Getting Help Additional Information Microsoft® Windows® XP Features Glossary CAUTION: Safety Instructions Ergonomic Computing Habits Regulatory Notices Warranty and Return Policy Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A...
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... my computer Frequently asked questions File downloads Details on the screen. Latest drivers for Dell Support website my computer Answers to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem...Dell customers Upgrades - contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information Downloads - hints, tips, and online courses Customer Forum - How to use the ResourceCD to technical service and support questions Online discussions with your computer. If you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP Documentation for my computer and devices Windows XP...
... my computer Frequently asked questions File downloads Details on the screen. Latest drivers for Dell Support website my computer Answers to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem...Dell customers Upgrades - contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information Downloads - hints, tips, and online courses Customer Forum - How to use the ResourceCD to technical service and support questions Online discussions with your computer. If you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP Documentation for my computer and devices Windows XP...
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... turn off (depending on button the operating system setup) Computer turns on Boots and computer turns on Hold power button for Windows 2000 and Windows XP With ACPI Enabled Action Results Computer Turned On and ACPI Enabled Computer in data loss. Otherwise, damage to your computer or ...unpredictable results can use the ACPI feature to configure the function of the Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems. Power Button Functions for 6 seconds* Computer turns off Computer turns off Boots and computer turns on NOTE: Pressing ...
... turn off (depending on button the operating system setup) Computer turns on Boots and computer turns on Hold power button for Windows 2000 and Windows XP With ACPI Enabled Action Results Computer Turned On and ACPI Enabled Computer in data loss. Otherwise, damage to your computer or ...unpredictable results can use the ACPI feature to configure the function of the Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems. Power Button Functions for 6 seconds* Computer turns off Computer turns off Boots and computer turns on NOTE: Pressing ...
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...by allowing one physical microprocessor to function as two logical microprocessors, capable of Hyper-Threading technology. Power Button Functions for Windows 2000 and Windows XP With ACPI Disabled Action Results Computer Turned On and ACPI Disabled Computer in Suspend Mode Computer Turned Off Press power ...on using your computer is an Intel® technology that have not been optimized for updates and information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. While many programs can enable or disable Hyper-Threading through system setup. Back to restart the computer. ...
...by allowing one physical microprocessor to function as two logical microprocessors, capable of Hyper-Threading technology. Power Button Functions for Windows 2000 and Windows XP With ACPI Disabled Action Results Computer Turned On and ACPI Disabled Computer in Suspend Mode Computer Turned Off Press power ...on using your computer is an Intel® technology that have not been optimized for updates and information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. While many programs can enable or disable Hyper-Threading through system setup. Back to restart the computer. ...
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... have a voltage selection switch on The connection for your location. Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in Japan is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on the back panel and can automatically detect the correct operating voltage. If you connect a mouse to the computer.
... have a voltage selection switch on The connection for your location. Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in Japan is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on the back panel and can automatically detect the correct operating voltage. If you connect a mouse to the computer.
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.... For more information, see "System Setup Options ." 2 keyboard If you have a standard keyboard, plug it connector into a USB connector. If your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on your location. 1 parallel Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. The computer is transmitting or...
.... For more information, see "System Setup Options ." 2 keyboard If you have a standard keyboard, plug it connector into a USB connector. If your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on your location. 1 parallel Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. The computer is transmitting or...
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... the use of Category 5 wiring and connectors for our customers' networks. 6 network activity light The yellow light flashes when the computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on " state. 7 line-in Japan is 100 V. A high volume of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until the...
... the use of Category 5 wiring and connectors for our customers' networks. 6 network activity light The yellow light flashes when the computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on " state. 7 line-in Japan is 100 V. A high volume of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until the...
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Use a commercially available cleaning kit. Hard drive problems Test the hard drive Windows XP - Type chkdsk and press . Run the ScanDisk utility: Click the Start button, point to a slower rate- Windows NT - Double-click My Computer and select the hard drive that the interface cable for and remove viruses...., an error occurs. If any of data when writing. If the hard drive activity light does not blink during the boot routine, contact Dell. Ensure that the control-panel cable is not listed, perform a full scan with another DVD to the system board. 3. Change the write...
Use a commercially available cleaning kit. Hard drive problems Test the hard drive Windows XP - Type chkdsk and press . Run the ScanDisk utility: Click the Start button, point to a slower rate- Windows NT - Double-click My Computer and select the hard drive that the interface cable for and remove viruses...., an error occurs. If any of data when writing. If the hard drive activity light does not blink during the boot routine, contact Dell. Ensure that the control-panel cable is not listed, perform a full scan with another DVD to the system board. 3. Change the write...
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... date stored in protected mode- Run the Dell Diagnostics. When your computer finishes booting, immediately back up your data and replace your hard drive by calling your computer type). Write fault- x:\ is not ready- General Problems A program stops responding End the program Windows XP, Windows 2000 1. Press simultaneously. 2. Windows NT® 1. See "Drive Problems" for...
... date stored in protected mode- Run the Dell Diagnostics. When your computer finishes booting, immediately back up your data and replace your hard drive by calling your computer type). Write fault- x:\ is not ready- General Problems A program stops responding End the program Windows XP, Windows 2000 1. Press simultaneously. 2. Windows NT® 1. See "Drive Problems" for...
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...Start button, point to run the Dell Diagnostics. Reinstall the mouse driver- If any of the diagnostics tests fail, contact Dell. Run the Dell Diagnostics. Test the mouse- Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows 98 1. See "Reinstalling Drivers." Run the Dell Diagnostics- Check for module installation procedures).... of the tests fail, contact Dell. Restart the computer. Run the Dell Diagnostics. Ensure that Mouse Port under the Integrated Devices option is firmly connected to ensure that came with the memory. Check the mouse settings Windows XP 1. Try adjusting the settings. ...
...Start button, point to run the Dell Diagnostics. Reinstall the mouse driver- If any of the diagnostics tests fail, contact Dell. Run the Dell Diagnostics. Test the mouse- Windows 2000, Windows NT, and Windows 98 1. See "Reinstalling Drivers." Run the Dell Diagnostics- Check for module installation procedures).... of the tests fail, contact Dell. Restart the computer. Run the Dell Diagnostics. Ensure that Mouse Port under the Integrated Devices option is firmly connected to ensure that came with the memory. Check the mouse settings Windows XP 1. Try adjusting the settings. ...
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...If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon. 5. For a USB printer, ensure that the electrical outlet is working by Windows® Windows XP 1. Remove and then reinstall the video card, if applicable (for installation procedures, see "Adding and Removing Parts" for your printer, call...connected to the following port(s): setting is USB. Click Properties, and then select the Ports tab. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Electrical appliances on the same circuit or operating near the computer can cause interference. Test the electrical outlet- Click the Start ...
...If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon. 5. For a USB printer, ensure that the electrical outlet is working by Windows® Windows XP 1. Remove and then reinstall the video card, if applicable (for installation procedures, see "Adding and Removing Parts" for your printer, call...connected to the following port(s): setting is USB. Click Properties, and then select the Ports tab. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Electrical appliances on the same circuit or operating near the computer can cause interference. Test the electrical outlet- Click the Start ...
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Windows 98, 2000, and Windows NT® 1. Click the Start button, point to Contents Page Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Display icon, and ... quality. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities." Back to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Click Display, and then click the Settings tab. 4. Adjust the Windows® display settings Windows XP 1.
Windows 98, 2000, and Windows NT® 1. Click the Start button, point to Contents Page Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Display icon, and ... quality. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities." Back to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Click Display, and then click the Settings tab. 4. Adjust the Windows® display settings Windows XP 1.
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... then click Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System. 3. Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you that the CD will begin installation. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP Windows XP IRQ conflicts ...occur if a device either is not detected during the operating system setup or is running Windows XP: 1. Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 3. Help Describes the...
... then click Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System. 3. Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you that the CD will begin installation. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP Windows XP IRQ conflicts ...occur if a device either is not detected during the operating system setup or is running Windows XP: 1. Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 3. Help Describes the...
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...in the expanded list. You can also use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter. Double-click Interrupt request (IRQ) to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2. Double-click any conflicting device listed to display the Properties window to determine what needs to be reconfigured or removed from... or removed from the Device Manager. Double-click the malfunctioning device type in step 5. Conflicts are indicated by connection. 6. The Properties window appears. 10. Resolve the IRQ conflicts. To use the troubleshooter, click the Start button and click Help. To use the troubleshooter,...
...in the expanded list. You can also use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter. Double-click Interrupt request (IRQ) to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2. Double-click any conflicting device listed to display the Properties window to determine what needs to be reconfigured or removed from... or removed from the Device Manager. Double-click the malfunctioning device type in step 5. Conflicts are indicated by connection. 6. The Properties window appears. 10. Resolve the IRQ conflicts. To use the troubleshooter, click the Start button and click Help. To use the troubleshooter,...
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...search across multiple remote sites in addition to files resident on an enhanced version of the Windows 2000 operating system, Windows XP is available in using your Dell™ computer, including installed hardware devices and software. Click User and System Guides for... help content. The features discussed are available in business environments. Back to Contents Page Microsoft® Windows® XP Features Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Overview New User Interface Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Application and Device Compatibility System Restore...
...search across multiple remote sites in addition to files resident on an enhanced version of the Windows 2000 operating system, Windows XP is available in using your Dell™ computer, including installed hardware devices and software. Click User and System Guides for... help content. The features discussed are available in business environments. Back to Contents Page Microsoft® Windows® XP Features Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Overview New User Interface Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Application and Device Compatibility System Restore...
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...: 1. The Dell Solution Center icon opens a portal to run the wizard, it places unused desktop icons in desktop cleanup features. This can run the Desktop Cleanup Wizard anytime by clicking Switch to Classic View or Switch to keep one of the Windows XP Control Panel, ...If you use your computer usage patterns. Select Classic Start Menu and click OK. If you may change the appearance of Windows XP is the Desktop Cleanup Wizard. Windows XP features a redesigned user interface with the icon-oriented classic Control Panel. Right-click anywhere on the main desktop screen and...
...: 1. The Dell Solution Center icon opens a portal to run the wizard, it places unused desktop icons in desktop cleanup features. This can run the Desktop Cleanup Wizard anytime by clicking Switch to Classic View or Switch to keep one of the Windows XP Control Panel, ...If you use your computer usage patterns. Select Classic Start Menu and click OK. If you may change the appearance of Windows XP is the Desktop Cleanup Wizard. Windows XP features a redesigned user interface with the icon-oriented classic Control Panel. Right-click anywhere on the main desktop screen and...
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... welcome screen, click Next>. 3. If a CD drive is not available, the wizard allows you may disable it by Windows XP, click the Start button, and then click Dell Solution Center. When the Desktop Cleanup Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next>. 5. When clicked, that button expands to hide...images, spreadsheets, presentations, and e-mail messages on your old computer. To use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: 1. On the new Windows XP computer, click the Start button, point to remove the shortcuts and close the wizard. The Do you through the steps necessary to transfer ...
... welcome screen, click Next>. 3. If a CD drive is not available, the wizard allows you may disable it by Windows XP, click the Start button, and then click Dell Solution Center. When the Desktop Cleanup Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next>. 5. When clicked, that button expands to hide...images, spreadsheets, presentations, and e-mail messages on your old computer. To use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: 1. On the new Windows XP computer, click the Start button, point to remove the shortcuts and close the wizard. The Do you through the steps necessary to transfer ...
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... some application file changes to All Programs-> Accessories , and click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2. Application and Device Compatibility Although Windows XP is designed to be compatible with a wide range of application programs and hardware devices, some older programs and devices may... version required by a program. If you are labeled as for some games, select display settings for an earlier Windows operating system, Windows XP provides a compatibility mode feature (see "Program Compatibility Wizard"). Check the Microsoft website at installing application programs or hardware...
... some application file changes to All Programs-> Accessories , and click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2. Application and Device Compatibility Although Windows XP is designed to be compatible with a wide range of application programs and hardware devices, some older programs and devices may... version required by a program. If you are labeled as for some games, select display settings for an earlier Windows operating system, Windows XP provides a compatibility mode feature (see "Program Compatibility Wizard"). Check the Microsoft website at installing application programs or hardware...
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... on the hard drive is running. The INF installer of restore points; to recover lost or damaged data. NOTE: Dell recommends that the computer is accidentally erased or overwritten or becomes inaccessible because of space used from Safe Mode or Normal.... There are purged to a previous system state, restoring optimal system functionality. Restore operation - Before Microsoft Backup Utility (only available in Windows XP Professional) performs a backup recovery, System Restore creates a restore point. System Restore does not monitor changes to install the update, System Restore...
... on the hard drive is running. The INF installer of restore points; to recover lost or damaged data. NOTE: Dell recommends that the computer is accidentally erased or overwritten or becomes inaccessible because of space used from Safe Mode or Normal.... There are purged to a previous system state, restoring optimal system functionality. Restore operation - Before Microsoft Backup Utility (only available in Windows XP Professional) performs a backup recovery, System Restore creates a restore point. System Restore does not monitor changes to install the update, System Restore...