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... for Your Computer 31 Solving Problems 32 Troubleshooting Tips 32 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 32 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 32 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 34 Dell Diagnostics 34 Before You Start Testing 36 Beep Codes 36 Error Messages 37 Diagnostic Lights 37 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Index...
... for Your Computer 31 Solving Problems 32 Troubleshooting Tips 32 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 32 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 32 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 34 Dell Diagnostics 34 Before You Start Testing 36 Beep Codes 36 Error Messages 37 Diagnostic Lights 37 Frequently Asked Questions 42 Index...
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...in your User's Guide, go to support.dell.com (on my computer, and click Next. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to access your User's Guide. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click..., you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve a hardware conflict on another computer if necessary) to return your data files. System Restore does not monitor your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and...
...in your User's Guide, go to support.dell.com (on my computer, and click Next. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to access your User's Guide. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click..., you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve a hardware conflict on another computer if necessary) to return your data files. System Restore does not monitor your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and...
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...of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to restore your computer. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected... alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that restore point is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel...
...of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to restore your computer. To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected... alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that restore point is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel...
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... chipset, using the operating system installation guide and Operating System CD. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is recommended that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive. • Reinstall all devices...
... chipset, using the operating system installation guide and Operating System CD. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that Turn off System Restore is recommended that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive. • Reinstall all devices...
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Index B beep codes, 36 C cards slots, 21, 24 CD drive eject button, 19, 22 computer beep codes, 36 restore to previous state, 32 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 32 connectors headphone, 20, 23 IEEE, 19, 22 keyboard, 26 line-in, 26 line-out, 26 ..., 37 F floppy drive activity light, 19, 22 eject button, 19, 22 H hard drive activity light, 19-20, 22-23 hardware beep codes, 36 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 headphone connector, 20, 23 Help and Support Center, 7 I IEEE connectors, 19, 22 installing parts turning off your computer, 30 IRQ...
Index B beep codes, 36 C cards slots, 21, 24 CD drive eject button, 19, 22 computer beep codes, 36 restore to previous state, 32 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 32 connectors headphone, 20, 23 IEEE, 19, 22 keyboard, 26 line-in, 26 line-out, 26 ..., 37 F floppy drive activity light, 19, 22 eject button, 19, 22 H hard drive activity light, 19-20, 22-23 hardware beep codes, 36 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 headphone connector, 20, 23 Help and Support Center, 7 I IEEE connectors, 19, 22 installing parts turning off your computer, 30 IRQ...
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... connector, 21, 24 light, 20, 23 problems beep codes, 36 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 diagnostic lights, 37 restore to previous state, 32 R reinstalling Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 34 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 32 sound ...connectors line-in, 26 line-out, 26 system board, 28 System Restore, 32 T troubleshooting conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 diagnostic lights, 37 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 Help and Support Center, 7 restore to previous state, 32 U USB connector, 26 connectors, 20, 23 User's Guide...
... connector, 21, 24 light, 20, 23 problems beep codes, 36 conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 diagnostic lights, 37 restore to previous state, 32 R reinstalling Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 34 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 32 sound ...connectors line-in, 26 line-out, 26 system board, 28 System Restore, 32 T troubleshooting conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 diagnostic lights, 37 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 Help and Support Center, 7 restore to previous state, 32 U USB connector, 26 connectors, 20, 23 User's Guide...