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... and Acronyms For a complete list of Microsoft Corporation; Reproduction in the User's Guide. Microsoft and Windows are not applicable. A01 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers. Information in this document to refer...Utilities CD, and operating system media are trademarks of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are optional and may be used in this document to change without the written permission ...
... and Acronyms For a complete list of Microsoft Corporation; Reproduction in the User's Guide. Microsoft and Windows are not applicable. A01 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers. Information in this document to refer...Utilities CD, and operating system media are trademarks of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are optional and may be used in this document to change without the written permission ...
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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Dell Precision 670 Computer 9 Setting Up Your Dell Precision 470 Computer 15 Opening the Computer Cover 18 Caring for Your Computer 22 Solving Problems 22 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 22 Microsoft Windows® XP 22 Windows 2000 23 Using System Restore in Windows XP 23 Using Last Known Good Configuration 24 When...
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Dell Precision 670 Computer 9 Setting Up Your Dell Precision 470 Computer 15 Opening the Computer Cover 18 Caring for Your Computer 22 Solving Problems 22 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 22 Microsoft Windows® XP 22 Windows 2000 23 Using System Restore in Windows XP 23 Using Last Known Good Configuration 24 When...
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... Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User...
... Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User...
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..., product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Quick Reference Guide 7 The website may not be as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your...Looking For? Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer ...
..., product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Quick Reference Guide 7 The website may not be as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your...Looking For? Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer ...
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...I need to resolve a hardware conflict on another computer if necessary) to access your User's Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Caring for more information). Microsoft Windows® XP To resolve incompatibilities using anti-virus software. • Manage hard drive space by periodically deleting ...help maintain your computer, follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer: • If you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to support.dell.com (on my computer, and click Next. 22 Quick Reference Guide Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either ...
...I need to resolve a hardware conflict on another computer if necessary) to access your User's Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Caring for more information). Microsoft Windows® XP To resolve incompatibilities using anti-virus software. • Manage hard drive space by periodically deleting ...help maintain your computer, follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer: • If you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to support.dell.com (on my computer, and click Next. 22 Quick Reference Guide Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either ...
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... 1 Click the Start button, point to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in the Properties window reports the cards or devices that came with an exclamation point to resolve a hardware conflict on configuring the device. To resolve ...incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help. 2 Click Troubleshooting and Maintenance on the Contents tab, click Windows 2000 troubleshooters, and then click Hardware. 3 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to be reconfigured. 8 Reconfigure the devices or ...
... 1 Click the Start button, point to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in the Properties window reports the cards or devices that came with an exclamation point to resolve a hardware conflict on configuring the device. To resolve ...incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help. 2 Click Troubleshooting and Maintenance on the Contents tab, click Windows 2000 troubleshooters, and then click Hardware. 3 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to be reconfigured. 8 Reconfigure the devices or ...
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...: a Shut down and restart the computer. If you wait too long and the Microsoft Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. NOTE: This feature changes the boot sequence for your computer. 2 When the Dell Diagnostics main menu appears, select the type of the screen, press . If multiple versions...
...: a Shut down and restart the computer. If you wait too long and the Microsoft Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. NOTE: This feature changes the boot sequence for your computer. 2 When the Dell Diagnostics main menu appears, select the type of the screen, press . If multiple versions...
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...board may be faulty. Check the diagnostic lights to wake the computer. See "Power Management" in the suspended state (Windows XP). The computer is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on the front of the computer...to see if the specific problem is identified. A problem was detected while the BIOS was executing. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on , and the computer is operating normally. See "Power Problems" in the User's Guide. Quick Reference Guide 27 Corrective ...
...board may be faulty. Check the diagnostic lights to wake the computer. See "Power Management" in the suspended state (Windows XP). The computer is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on the front of the computer...to see if the specific problem is identified. A problem was detected while the BIOS was executing. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on , and the computer is operating normally. See "Power Problems" in the User's Guide. Quick Reference Guide 27 Corrective ...
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...C CD Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 ResourceCD, 5 computer beep codes, 28 conflicts resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 22 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Premier Support website, 6-7 Device Manager, 23 diagnostic lights, 29 diagnostics beep codes, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 29 documentation,..., 28 Help and Support Center, 7 I IRQ conflicts, 22 lights back of computer, 29 diagnostic, 29 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O operating system Installation Guide, 8 CD, 8 P problems beep codes, 28 diagnostic lights, 29 R reinstalling Drivers and Utilties CD, 5 ...
...C CD Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 ResourceCD, 5 computer beep codes, 28 conflicts resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 22 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Premier Support website, 6-7 Device Manager, 23 diagnostic lights, 29 diagnostics beep codes, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 29 documentation,..., 28 Help and Support Center, 7 I IRQ conflicts, 22 lights back of computer, 29 diagnostic, 29 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O operating system Installation Guide, 8 CD, 8 P problems beep codes, 28 diagnostic lights, 29 R reinstalling Drivers and Utilties CD, 5 ...