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..., any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are optional and may be used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are not...computers. Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM, DCCY September 2006 P/N K8502 Rev. Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of ...
..., any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are optional and may be used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are not...computers. Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM, DCCY September 2006 P/N K8502 Rev. Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of ...
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... CD to reinstall drivers (see page 44), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 33), or access your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users. Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help... information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be ...
... CD to reinstall drivers (see page 44), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 33), or access your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users. Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help... information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be ...
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...repair information repair information • Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and ... Looking For? 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 specifications, and white papers • Downloads...
...repair information repair information • Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and ... Looking For? 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 specifications, and white papers • Downloads...
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... is customized for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell Premier Support Website - Desktop chassis • DCSM - Ultra-small form factor chassis Quick Reference Guide 7 After ... contract for my computer • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for corporate, government, and education customers. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is located on your operating system... CD varies based on your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall...
... is customized for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell Premier Support Website - Desktop chassis • DCSM - Ultra-small form factor chassis Quick Reference Guide 7 After ... contract for my computer • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for corporate, government, and education customers. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is located on your operating system... CD varies based on your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall...
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...the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Quick Reference Guide 33 Then shut down your hard drive or from either... for the CD/DVD drive and press . 4 Select the listing for one time only. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. If multiple...
...the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Quick Reference Guide 33 Then shut down your hard drive or from either... for the CD/DVD drive and press . 4 Select the listing for one time only. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer and try again. If multiple...
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...System Restore is the first drive detected by the computer. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you are listed. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Begin If you to load any virus protection...up all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following sections in the order in...
...System Restore is the first drive detected by the computer. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you are listed. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Begin If you to load any virus protection...up all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following sections in the order in...
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... settings, accept the default selections. If you need the Product Key number located on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. To complete the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next...? The computer automatically restarts. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to the Internet? screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. 44 Quick Reference Guide
... settings, accept the default selections. If you need the Product Key number located on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. To complete the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next...? The computer automatically restarts. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to the Internet? screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. 44 Quick Reference Guide
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... conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 40 cover removing, 20 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 32 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell Diagnostics, 32 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, 39 H hardware beep...
... conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 40 cover removing, 20 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 32 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell Diagnostics, 32 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, 39 H hardware beep...
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R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 42 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 32 S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 40 System Restore, 40 T troubleshooting conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 40 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 42 System Restore, 40 48 Index
R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 42 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 32 S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 40 System Restore, 40 T troubleshooting conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 40 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 42 System Restore, 40 48 Index