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... documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 33). You can be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts Dell Precision™ User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft •...
... documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 33). You can be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts Dell Precision™ User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft •...
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... NOTE: Select your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your Dell computer. 1 Go to view the appropriate support site. • Upgrades - Proactive e-mail notification of 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 example...
... NOTE: Select your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your Dell computer. 1 Go to view the appropriate support site. • Upgrades - Proactive e-mail notification of 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 example...
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...Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities disc to the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System disc that came with your computer. ... key label is already installed on your User's Guide). NOTE: The color of your operating system installation disc varies according to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer (see "Restoring Your Operating System" in your computer. After you ordered. 8 Quick...
...Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities disc to the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System disc that came with your computer. ... key label is already installed on your User's Guide). NOTE: The color of your operating system installation disc varies according to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer (see "Restoring Your Operating System" in your computer. After you ordered. 8 Quick...
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... setup program and is located on a separate diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. You can run the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. Quick Reference Guide 33 NOTE: Print the following procedures before you run ... checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" (see "Contacting Dell" in your computer. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your User's Guide) and run the Dell diagnostics. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows ...
... setup program and is located on a separate diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. You can run the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. Quick Reference Guide 33 NOTE: Print the following procedures before you run ... checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" (see "Contacting Dell" in your computer. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your User's Guide) and run the Dell diagnostics. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows ...
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...Main Menu, left-click with the mouse, or press and then , to open the Boot Device Menu. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1 Turn on your Drivers and Utilities disc (see "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on the screen. 5 After all tests have completed, close it. 4 Restart the computer. 34...may result when a key is held down any time a message appears stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc" on the keyboard to highlight Boot to open the drive tray. 3 Place the...
...Main Menu, left-click with the mouse, or press and then , to open the Boot Device Menu. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1 Turn on your Drivers and Utilities disc (see "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on the screen. 5 After all tests have completed, close it. 4 Restart the computer. 34...may result when a key is held down any time a message appears stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc" on the keyboard to highlight Boot to open the drive tray. 3 Place the...
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... and follow the instructions on the screen. 10 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 11 Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc, close the Main Menu window to highlight Onboard or USB CD-ROM, and then press . NOTE: Write...according to the boot sequence specified in even intervals until you want to wait until the Boot Device Menu appears. 5 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu The following tests can be run (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down for the current boot...
... and follow the instructions on the screen. 10 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 11 Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc, close the Main Menu window to highlight Onboard or USB CD-ROM, and then press . NOTE: Write...according to the boot sequence specified in even intervals until you want to wait until the Boot Device Menu appears. 5 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu The following tests can be run (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down for the current boot...
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... INFORMATION - • Ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 33). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see if that the program...
... INFORMATION - • Ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 33). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see if that the program...
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... Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - See "Drivers" in your User's Guide. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Installing a Memory Module" in the Product Information Guide. Quick Reference Guide 45 Straighten any bent pins. &#...Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 33). Connect a properly working mouse to highlight Shut down -arrow keys to the computer, and then try using is ...
... Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - See "Drivers" in your User's Guide. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Installing a Memory Module" in the Product Information Guide. Quick Reference Guide 45 Straighten any bent pins. &#...Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 33). Connect a properly working mouse to highlight Shut down -arrow keys to the computer, and then try using is ...
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... Ports. 4 Adjust the settings, as needed. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - See the printer documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. 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 - NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 3 Click Properties→ Ports...
... Ports. 4 Adjust the settings, as needed. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - See the printer documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. 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 - NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 3 Click Properties→ Ports...
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... media player(s) has not been turned down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference. D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - A D J U S T T H E W I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - If your User's Guide. See "Drivers" in MP3 and other media players may override the Windows volume setting. Sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - If you begin any of your screen. RUN THE SPEAKER...
... media player(s) has not been turned down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference. D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - A D J U S T T H E W I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - If your User's Guide. See "Drivers" in MP3 and other media players may override the Windows volume setting. Sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - If you begin any of your screen. RUN THE SPEAKER...
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See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 6 Drivers and Utilities CD/DVD, 5 drives problems, 37 E e-mail problems, 39 End User License Agreement, 6 Index 53 Index B battery problems, 37 beep codes, 30 C CD-RW ... headphone, 19 IEEE 1394, 19, 21 keyboard, 22 line-out, 21 mouse, 21 network adapter, 22 parallel, 21 serial, 22 sound, 21 USB, 19, 22 D Dell Diagnostics, 33 Dell support site, 7 Desktop System Software, 7 diagnostic lights, 26 diagnostics beep codes, 30...
See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 6 Drivers and Utilities CD/DVD, 5 drives problems, 37 E e-mail problems, 39 End User License Agreement, 6 Index 53 Index B battery problems, 37 beep codes, 30 C CD-RW ... headphone, 19 IEEE 1394, 19, 21 keyboard, 22 line-out, 21 mouse, 21 network adapter, 22 parallel, 21 serial, 22 sound, 21 USB, 19, 22 D Dell Diagnostics, 33 Dell support site, 7 Desktop System Software, 7 diagnostic lights, 26 diagnostics beep codes, 30...
User's Guide
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... Codes 115 Error Messages 116 Dell Diagnostics 123 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 123 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 124 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 124 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 125 11 Reinstalling Software 129 Drivers 129 What Is a Driver 129 Identifying Drivers 129 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 130 Troubleshooting Software...
... Codes 115 Error Messages 116 Dell Diagnostics 123 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 123 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 124 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 124 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 125 11 Reinstalling Software 129 Drivers 129 What Is a Driver 129 Identifying Drivers 129 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 130 Troubleshooting Software...
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Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. 14 Finding Information You can use the Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 130), or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. You can be included on your Drivers and Utilities disc to provide lastminute updates about...
Readme files may be found at support.dell.com. 14 Finding Information You can use the Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 130), or to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. You can be included on your Drivers and Utilities disc to provide lastminute updates about...
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... interface updates appropriate for the keyword Desktop System Software. configuration. The software automatically detects your computer 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click your operating system and search for your may vary depending on your region...
... interface updates appropriate for the keyword Desktop System Software. configuration. The software automatically detects your computer 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click your operating system and search for your may vary depending on your region...
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What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • How to use the Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on page 137). ...
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • How to use the Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on page 137). ...
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... that conforms to do the following: • Access information about Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation, see the manufacturer's documentation for your computer and certain option settings in the computer must support the hibernate and/or standby mode feature(s) and have the appropriate drivers loaded to use less power when you are called "sleep...
... that conforms to do the following: • Access information about Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation, see the manufacturer's documentation for your computer and certain option settings in the computer must support the hibernate and/or standby mode feature(s) and have the appropriate drivers loaded to use less power when you are called "sleep...
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.... • See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. For more information about the type of the procedures... your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 123). See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements.
.... • See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. For more information about the type of the procedures... your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 123). See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements.
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RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to the computer, then try using the mouse. See "Drivers" on page 123). Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the ... TES T T H E MO U SE - Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 1295. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - 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 - CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE -...
RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to the computer, then try using the mouse. See "Drivers" on page 123). Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the ... TES T T H E MO U SE - Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 1295. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - 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 - CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE -...
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... - • See the scanner documentation for instructions. 102 Troubleshooting See the scanner documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If the... scanner is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties and click Ports. 4 Adjust the settings, as needed. 5 Reinstall the printer driver. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N - For a USB printer, ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to...
... - • See the scanner documentation for instructions. 102 Troubleshooting See the scanner documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If the... scanner is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties and click Ports. 4 Adjust the settings, as needed. 5 Reinstall the printer driver. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N - For a USB printer, ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to...
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See "Drivers" on page 131. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Product Information Guide. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right ...
See "Drivers" on page 131. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Product Information Guide. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right ...
