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Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on the Drivers and Utilities CD. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • How to remove and ... settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide User's Guide Microsoft®Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support 2 Click User's ...
Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on the Drivers and Utilities CD. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • How to remove and ... settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide User's Guide Microsoft®Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support 2 Click User's ...
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... • Reference - system • Customer Care - Quick Reference Guide 7 Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- support.dell.com from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked NOTE: Select your operating system and support for components, such as modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click...
... • Reference - system • Customer Care - Quick Reference Guide 7 Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- support.dell.com from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked NOTE: Select your operating system and support for components, such as modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click...
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... connector. Turn off the computer and any attached devices before you use the connector on your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector. Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 12 11 10 9 8 1 parallel connector Connect a parallel device, such...
... connector. Turn off the computer and any attached devices before you use the connector on your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector. Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 12 11 10 9 8 1 parallel connector Connect a parallel device, such...
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See your Product Information Guide for using the Microsoft Windows XP operating system • Instructions for removing and installing parts, including memory, cards, drives, the microprocessor, and the battery • Information for troubleshooting various...Information on software features, such as Legacy Select Technology control, using a password, and system setup options • Tips and information for using the Dell Diagnostics and reinstalling drivers • Information on how to lift, move, or tilt it has an approximate minimum weight of 55 lbs) and can access the User's ...
See your Product Information Guide for using the Microsoft Windows XP operating system • Instructions for removing and installing parts, including memory, cards, drives, the microprocessor, and the battery • Information for troubleshooting various...Information on software features, such as Legacy Select Technology control, using a password, and system setup options • Tips and information for using the Dell Diagnostics and reinstalling drivers • Information on how to lift, move, or tilt it has an approximate minimum weight of 55 lbs) and can access the User's ...
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...Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on Dell computers. Then shut down your computer, see your computer. 2 When the DELL...Starting the Dell Diagnostics From...29 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin...Dell Diagnostics allow you want to run them in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: The Dell... press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the...the Drivers and Utilities CD. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics... computer and try again. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you experience...drivers, beginning with your User's Guide. 32 Quick...
...Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on Dell computers. Then shut down your computer, see your computer. 2 When the DELL...Starting the Dell Diagnostics From...29 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin...Dell Diagnostics allow you want to run them in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: The Dell... press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the...the Drivers and Utilities CD. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics... computer and try again. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you experience...drivers, beginning with your User's Guide. 32 Quick...
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... until you that appears. 6 Type 1 to start testing CAUTION: Before you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for one beep. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1...a beep code, identifies a problem. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for technical assistance. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is attached. • Enter system setup, review your computer's configuration information, and enable all computers....
... until you that appears. 6 Type 1 to start testing CAUTION: Before you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for one beep. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up : 1...a beep code, identifies a problem. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for technical assistance. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is attached. • Enter system setup, review your computer's configuration information, and enable all computers....
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... the back of the network cable to either a network jack or your hard drive. 4 USB 2.0 It is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have a standard PS/2 keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. On computers with an additional network connector card, use the connector...
... the back of the network cable to either a network jack or your hard drive. 4 USB 2.0 It is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have a standard PS/2 keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. On computers with an additional network connector card, use the connector...
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...manufacturer's documentation for them on computers with the use with your operating system documentation. Waking up from each component. Sleep Mode Wake-Up Methods (Windows XP) Standby l Press the power button l Auto power on l Move or click the mouse l Type on the keyboard l USB device activity... active. For example, the Auto Power On option in system memory to electrical outlets, and turn them and may have the appropriate drivers loaded to use less power when you are not working. l Shutdown. Contact the software manufacturer for Hyper-Threading under the Performance tab...
...manufacturer's documentation for them on computers with the use with your operating system documentation. Waking up from each component. Sleep Mode Wake-Up Methods (Windows XP) Standby l Press the power button l Auto power on l Move or click the mouse l Type on the keyboard l USB device activity... active. For example, the Auto Power On option in system memory to electrical outlets, and turn them and may have the appropriate drivers loaded to use less power when you are not working. l Shutdown. Contact the software manufacturer for Hyper-Threading under the Performance tab...
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... status, warranty, and repair information l Service and support - See Reinstalling Windows XP. l Enter the Express Service Code to installing any drivers. If you use the customized Dell Premier Support website at premier.support.dell.com. Type a word or phrase that came with other Dell customers l Upgrades - The operating system is customized for your computer. Certified...
... status, warranty, and repair information l Service and support - See Reinstalling Windows XP. l Enter the Express Service Code to installing any drivers. If you use the customized Dell Premier Support website at premier.support.dell.com. Type a word or phrase that came with other Dell customers l Upgrades - The operating system is customized for your computer. Certified...
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Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide ABCDEFGHIKLMNO PRSTUVWXZ Terms in MHz, that indicates how fast a...data file on the computer, do not change them. The smallest unit of heat output. Your Drivers and Utilities or Resource CD is designed to be used to operate portable computers when not connected ...computer. cache - Primary cache stored inside the processor. A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electricity ...
Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide ABCDEFGHIKLMNO PRSTUVWXZ Terms in MHz, that indicates how fast a...data file on the computer, do not change them. The smallest unit of heat output. Your Drivers and Utilities or Resource CD is designed to be used to operate portable computers when not connected ...computer. cache - Primary cache stored inside the processor. A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electricity ...
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...through an analog telephone line. compact disc - CD player - clock speed - A type of users. double-data-rate 2 SDRAM - device driver - A circuit board with buttons that you to use to as an extension of data transfer between the processor and devices. A technique for audio...on a display or screen that are connected to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. DRAM - L2 cache - A Windows utility that can read most CD media as a printer. A drive, sometimes referred to modify operating system and hardware settings, such as a combo...
...through an analog telephone line. compact disc - CD player - clock speed - A type of users. double-data-rate 2 SDRAM - device driver - A circuit board with buttons that you to use to as an extension of data transfer between the processor and devices. A technique for audio...on a display or screen that are connected to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs) discs. DRAM - L2 cache - A Windows utility that can read most CD media as a printer. A drive, sometimes referred to modify operating system and hardware settings, such as a combo...
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... module - A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. S-video TV-out - A hardware interface for a low-speed device such as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of memory...
... module - A video standard for example, Windows Notepad uses a text editor. S-video TV-out - A hardware interface for a low-speed device such as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of memory...
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... Utilities CD. 2. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for technical assistance (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). See Drive Problems. :\ is not ready - The device...
... Utilities CD. 2. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for technical assistance (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). See Drive Problems. :\ is not ready - The device...
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...version. 1. Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD If using Device Driver Rollback (see Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback) or System Restore (see if any device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, ... operating system. Click the Drivers tab. 8. Windows XP 1. In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5. Click Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer to replace the driver with all computers. Click ...
...version. 1. Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD If using Device Driver Rollback (see Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback) or System Restore (see if any device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, ... operating system. Click the Drivers tab. 8. Windows XP 1. In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5. Click Roll Back Driver. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer to replace the driver with all computers. Click ...
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... not monitor your data files. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. Ensure that allows you can restore your Dell™ computer to your computer. All calendar dates with your computer, you to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if... or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen. Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state ...
... not monitor your data files. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. Ensure that allows you can restore your Dell™ computer to your computer. All calendar dates with your computer, you to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if... or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen. Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state ...
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...5. On the next screen, click Confirm. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2. Click Undo my last restoration and click...files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6. To change the...can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you received your computer. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec is enabled: 1. Click the Start button, point to complete. Data ...
...5. On the next screen, click Confirm. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2. Click Undo my last restoration and click...files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6. To change the...can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you received your computer. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec is enabled: 1. Click the Start button, point to complete. Data ...
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... by the increased value for PC Restore does not exist on the hard drive. 5. See Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your primary hard drive. Click...When prompted, click Finish to close the PC Restore Removal window. 8. Right-click Local Disk (C) in before you need the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that the additional disk space is added to the free...
... by the increased value for PC Restore does not exist on the hard drive. 5. See Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your primary hard drive. Click...When prompted, click Finish to close the PC Restore Removal window. 8. Right-click Local Disk (C) in before you need the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that the additional disk space is added to the free...
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...the operating system logo appears, wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. Back to complete. Reinstalling Windows XP The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to Contents Page Click... not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next.
...the operating system logo appears, wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. Back to complete. Reinstalling Windows XP The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to Contents Page Click... not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next.
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Then restart your selection. l Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. Right-click My Computer and select Manage. 2. Click the Start button, point to check ... Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for the Media Card Reader: 1. Back up your computer through the Start menu Run the Dell Diagnostics - When Microsoft Windows XP detects the Media Card Reader, the device is automatically assigned a drive letter as a mapped drive when a media card is compatible with the...
Then restart your selection. l Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. Right-click My Computer and select Manage. 2. Click the Start button, point to check ... Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for the Media Card Reader: 1. Back up your computer through the Start menu Run the Dell Diagnostics - When Microsoft Windows XP detects the Media Card Reader, the device is automatically assigned a drive letter as a mapped drive when a media card is compatible with the...
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...turned on a power strip l Multiple power strips connected to the system board. Ensure that the printer is working by Windows - 1. Verify that the processor power cable is recognized by testing it with a printer, see System Setup) and go...is USB. If the printer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. Reinstall the printer driver - Check the Diagnostic Lights - l Ensure that the printer is securely connected to the same electrical outlet Printer...: Before you need technical assistance for the recommended settings. See Dell Diagnostics.
...turned on a power strip l Multiple power strips connected to the system board. Ensure that the printer is working by Windows - 1. Verify that the processor power cable is recognized by testing it with a printer, see System Setup) and go...is USB. If the printer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. Reinstall the printer driver - Check the Diagnostic Lights - l Ensure that the printer is securely connected to the same electrical outlet Printer...: Before you need technical assistance for the recommended settings. See Dell Diagnostics.