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...XP • How to use Windows Vista • How to work with programs and files • How to System and processors, optical drives, USB devices, Configuration Utilities→ Desktop etc. operating system and support for 1 Go to support.dell...a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your Dell computer. Quick Reference Guide 9 DSS automatically & Downloads. detects your computer and operating 2 Click Select Model or ...should also reinstall country/region, and then click Drivers the DSS utility. What Are You Looking For?
...XP • How to use Windows Vista • How to work with programs and files • How to System and processors, optical drives, USB devices, Configuration Utilities→ Desktop etc. operating system and support for 1 Go to support.dell...a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your Dell computer. Quick Reference Guide 9 DSS automatically & Downloads. detects your computer and operating 2 Click Select Model or ...should also reinstall country/region, and then click Drivers the DSS utility. What Are You Looking For?
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When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for assistance. Quick Reference Guide 41 Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected, but incorrectly ...Troubleshooter to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in your hard drive or from your User's Guide) and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you can run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your ...
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for assistance. Quick Reference Guide 41 Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected, but incorrectly ...Troubleshooter to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in your hard drive or from your User's Guide) and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you can run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your ...
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...8226; Remove any of memory supported by your User's Guide. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (See "Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for bent or broken pins. CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as ... as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on page 41. 54 Quick Reference Guide R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - See "Drivers" in the Product Information Guide. For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your computer. Mouse...
...8226; Remove any of memory supported by your User's Guide. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (See "Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for bent or broken pins. CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as ... as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on page 41. 54 Quick Reference Guide R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - See "Drivers" in the Product Information Guide. For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your computer. Mouse...
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...H E S C A N N E R D R I V E R - See the printer documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for instructions. For a parallel printer, ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the...I N T E R D R I V E R - See the scanner documentation for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I N D O W S - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your scanner is USB.
...H E S C A N N E R D R I V E R - See the printer documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for instructions. For a parallel printer, ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the...I N T E R D R I V E R - See the scanner documentation for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I N D O W S - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your scanner is USB.
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... for your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your country/region, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Click Select Model or Enter a Tag, make the appropriate selections or enter the appropriate information for... your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to use Windows Vista...
... for your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your country/region, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Click Select Model or Enter a Tag, make the appropriate selections or enter the appropriate information for... your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to use Windows Vista...
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Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in your User's Guide) and run the Dell Diagnostics from your computer, perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems (see "Troubleshooting" in the search field and press to start the search. ... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the search field and press to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Quick Reference Guide 41 Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click ...
Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in your User's Guide) and run the Dell Diagnostics from your computer, perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems (see "Troubleshooting" in the search field and press to start the search. ... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the search field and press to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Quick Reference Guide 41 Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click ...
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... mouse to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings ... M O U S E D R I V E R - TE S T T H E M O U S E - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - See "Drivers" in your computer. • Ensure that the memory you begin any mouse extension cables, and connect the mouse directly to highlight Shut down -arrow keys...cable connectors for your User's Guide. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41). and down or Turn Off, and...
... mouse to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings ... M O U S E D R I V E R - TE S T T H E M O U S E - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - See "Drivers" in your computer. • Ensure that the memory you begin any mouse extension cables, and connect the mouse directly to highlight Shut down -arrow keys...cable connectors for your User's Guide. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41). and down or Turn Off, and...
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... Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer. 2 If the printer is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I V E R - U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - 3 Click Properties→ Ports. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. For a USB printer, ensure... following port(s): setting is USB. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for information on reinstalling the printer driver.
... Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer. 2 If the printer is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I V E R - U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - 3 Click Properties→ Ports. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. For a USB printer, ensure... following port(s): setting is USB. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for information on reinstalling the printer driver.
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... devices, etc. If you should also reinstall the DSS utility. To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your country/region, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Click Select Model or Enter a Tag, make the appropriate selections or enter the appropriate information for ...your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to use Windows Vista...
... devices, etc. If you should also reinstall the DSS utility. To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your country/region, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Click Select Model or Enter a Tag, make the appropriate selections or enter the appropriate information for ...your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to use Windows Vista...
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... during the operating system setup or is detected, but incorrectly configured, you can run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the remaining ...troubleshooting steps. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Product Information Guide. Quick Reference Guide 41 Windows XP...
... during the operating system setup or is detected, but incorrectly configured, you can run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the remaining ...troubleshooting steps. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Product Information Guide. Quick Reference Guide 41 Windows XP...
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... pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your User's Guide. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41). RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to the computer, then try ... the safety instructions in your computer. TE S T T H E M O U S E - CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on the ... off, reconnect the mouse cable as needed . See "Drivers" in the Product Information Guide. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T ...
... pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your User's Guide. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41). RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to the computer, then try ... the safety instructions in your computer. TE S T T H E M O U S E - CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on the ... off, reconnect the mouse cable as needed . See "Drivers" in the Product Information Guide. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T ...
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.... VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - See the scanner documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. See the scanner documentation for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. Ensure that the Print to the scanner and the computer. Windows... XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your scanner is listed, Windows ...
.... VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - See the scanner documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. See the scanner documentation for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. Ensure that the Print to the scanner and the computer. Windows... XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your scanner is listed, Windows ...
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After you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities disc to the operating system you ordered. NOTE: The color of your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • How to use Windows Vista • How to work with ...reinstallation media that came with your computer (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your operating system installation media varies according to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Operating System Media The operating system is located on...
After you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities disc to the operating system you ordered. NOTE: The color of your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • How to use Windows Vista • How to work with ...reinstallation media that came with your computer (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your operating system installation media varies according to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Operating System Media The operating system is located on...
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... turns off), and then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the... it runs in an environment similar to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. If you are unable to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen...
... turns off), and then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the... it runs in an environment similar to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. If you are unable to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen...
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Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - If the link integrity light is off , reconnect the mouse cable... shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Drivers" on page 107. See "Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 131. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G S - Replace the network cable. • Verify that the mouse cable is functioning. 122 Troubleshooting Windows...
Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - If the link integrity light is off , reconnect the mouse cable... shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "Drivers" on page 107. See "Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 131. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G S - Replace the network cable. • Verify that the mouse cable is functioning. 122 Troubleshooting Windows...
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Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If the printer is USB. C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I C...PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. See the printer documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. 124 Troubleshooting R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I V E R - ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS -...
Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If the printer is USB. C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I C...PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. See the printer documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. 124 Troubleshooting R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I V E R - ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS -...
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... system. • Reinstall your operating system. Reinstalling Software 131 Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with any device, identify whether the driver is a program that controls a device such as a translator between the device and any programs that device recognizes. Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click...
... system. • Reinstall your operating system. Reinstalling Software 131 Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with any device, identify whether the driver is a program that controls a device such as a translator between the device and any programs that device recognizes. Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click...
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...If an exclamation point appears next to the device name, you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version. Windows XP: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance... drivers obtained from other sources, your Dell computer. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities disc provide approved drivers for your computer may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and...
...If an exclamation point appears next to the device name, you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version. Windows XP: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance... drivers obtained from other sources, your Dell computer. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities disc provide approved drivers for your computer may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers and...
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... Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 134 Reinstalling Software Windows XP: NOTE: Drivers can be required to begin installing the driver or utility. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. For installation instructions, either see the appropriate instructions in the previous section you...
... Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 134 Reinstalling Software Windows XP: NOTE: Drivers can be required to begin installing the driver or utility. 3 From the Language drop-down menus. For installation instructions, either see the appropriate instructions in the previous section you...
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...a problem occurs after you install a device driver, first try to resolve the problem by using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 132), or reinstall the driver with the Drivers and Utilities disc (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities Disc" on page 133). 1.... 3 Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Reinstalling Software 137 Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and ...
...a problem occurs after you install a device driver, first try to resolve the problem by using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 132), or reinstall the driver with the Drivers and Utilities disc (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities Disc" on page 133). 1.... 3 Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Reinstalling Software 137 Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and ...