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...to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are optional and may be used in this document is strictly... without the written permission of your computer. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are not applicable. Intel and Pentium are registered ...
...to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are optional and may be used in this document is strictly... without the written permission of your computer. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are not applicable. Intel and Pentium are registered ...
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...Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to 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 system guides and click...Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers (see page 44), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 33), or access your computer. The User's Guide is optional and may not ship with your computer. Readme ...
...Desktop System Software (DSS) Located on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to 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 system guides and click...Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers (see page 44), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 33), or access your computer. The User's Guide is optional and may not ship with your computer. Readme ...
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... 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 - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information repair information • Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service...
... 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 - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information repair information • Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service...
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... my computer • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell Premier Support Website - To reinstall...
... my computer • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell Premier Support Website - To reinstall...
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...computer boots according to run the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut ...down your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If you wait...
...computer boots according to run the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut ...down your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If you wait...
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... use System Restore (see page 40) to the operating state it was in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your hard drive. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Begin If you are listed. If Device...
... use System Restore (see page 40) to the operating state it was in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your hard drive. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Begin If you are listed. If Device...
Quick Reference Guide
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...program. 4 Click Next at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your ... Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. If you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to begin installation. 3 Click OK to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell...
...program. 4 Click Next at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to register with the Drivers and Utilities CD. 20 Reinstall your virus protection software. 21 Reinstall your programs. NOTE: To reinstall and activate your ... Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. If you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to begin installation. 3 Click OK to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell...
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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