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... Guide 5 NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts Dell Precision™ User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft® Windows® XP...
... Guide 5 NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts Dell Precision™ User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft® Windows® XP...
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... down to view the appropriate support site. • Upgrades - Proactive e-mail notification of your Dell computer. 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...; Downloads - Service call and order status, and warranty and repair information • Service and support - Quick Reference Guide 7 Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Upgrade information for example. What Are You Looking For? Computer ...
... down to view the appropriate support site. • Upgrades - Proactive e-mail notification of your Dell computer. 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...; Downloads - Service call and order status, and warranty and repair information • Service and support - Quick Reference Guide 7 Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - Upgrade information for example. What Are You Looking For? Computer ...
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...to use Windows Vista • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. NOTE: The color of your operating system installation disc varies according to the operating system you... reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2...
...to use Windows Vista • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. NOTE: The color of your operating system installation disc varies according to the operating system you... reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2...
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...the system setup program and is located on a separate diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: Print the following procedures before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the remaining... troubleshooting steps. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for assistance. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell computers. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Troubleshooting" in your User...
...the system setup program and is located on a separate diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: Print the following procedures before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the remaining... troubleshooting steps. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for assistance. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell computers. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Troubleshooting" in your User...
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... or press the appropriate number on the front of the optical drive to open the drive tray. 3 Place the Drivers and Utilities disc in the system setup program. 4 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left-click with the mouse, or press and then , to select the test you want to... wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities disc (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc" on page 34). To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in even intervals to...
... or press the appropriate number on the front of the optical drive to open the drive tray. 3 Place the Drivers and Utilities disc in the system setup program. 4 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left-click with the mouse, or press and then , to select the test you want to... wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities disc (see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc" on page 34). To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in even intervals to...
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...down -arrow keys or press the appropriate number 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 the boot sequence specified in even intervals until you see... "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 35). Quick Reference Guide 35 If you want to wait until the Boot Device Menu appears. NOTE: The Quickboot ...
...down -arrow keys or press the appropriate number 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 the boot sequence specified in even intervals until you see... "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 35). Quick Reference Guide 35 If you want to wait until the Boot Device Menu appears. NOTE: The Quickboot ...
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...the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements ..."Removing the Front Panel" in your User's Guide) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Removing the Front Panel" in your computer. If necessary, install additional memory (see "Installing a Memory Module" in your User...
...the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements ..."Removing the Front Panel" in your User's Guide) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Removing the Front Panel" in your computer. If necessary, install additional memory (see "Installing a Memory Module" in your User...
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...Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your User's Guide. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Removing the Front Panel" in the Product Information Guide. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and ...Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Drivers" in your computer. Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your User's Guide. • Ensure that you...
...Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your User's Guide. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Removing the Front Panel" in the Product Information Guide. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and ...Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Drivers" in your computer. Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your User's Guide. • Ensure that you...
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...(s): setting is unlocked (if the scanner has a locking tab or button). 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 - Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance 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, Windows recognizes the scanner. See...
...(s): setting is unlocked (if the scanner has a locking tab or button). 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 - Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance 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, Windows recognizes the scanner. See...
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... your screen. Always check to ensure that the volume on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If you begin any of your screen. See "Drivers" in your User's Guide. Ensure that the speakers are connected to check for interference. No 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 N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Turn off . E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I V E R - Ensure that the sound is...
... your screen. Always check to ensure that the volume on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If you begin any of your screen. See "Drivers" in your User's Guide. Ensure that the speakers are connected to check for interference. No 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 N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Turn off . E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I V E R - Ensure that the sound is...
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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...
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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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... installed on page 123). 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 documentation. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers or to your computer. Readme files may be...
... installed on page 123). 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 documentation. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers or to your computer. Readme files may be...
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... status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - 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 region or business segment to view the appropriate ...
... status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - 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 region or business segment to view the appropriate ...
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... the Operating System disc (see "Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. To reinstall your computer. The operating system is located on your computer. Your operating system...
... the Operating System disc (see "Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista" on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. To reinstall your computer. The operating system is located on your computer. Your operating system...
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...support the hibernate and/or standby mode feature(s) and have the appropriate drivers loaded to enter either of your computer, such as updating its BIOS or shutting it is one that has Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation set to SNMP and CIM industry standards. Power ...operating system installed on page 37). For more information, see "Power Management" on your computer. For information on IT Assistant, see the Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation User's Guide available on a corporate network. A managed system is running. • Monitor the status of reduced power are...
...support the hibernate and/or standby mode feature(s) and have the appropriate drivers loaded to enter either of your computer, such as updating its BIOS or shutting it is one that has Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation set to SNMP and CIM industry standards. Power ...operating system installed on page 37). For more information, see "Power Management" on your computer. For information on IT Assistant, see the Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation User's Guide available on a corporate network. A managed system is running. • Monitor the status of reduced power are...
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...see "Memory Installation" on page 173). • Ensure that the memory you are using to ensure that your computer, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 172. 98 Troubleshooting Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - ...• Ensure that the program is supported by your computer is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY ...
...see "Memory Installation" on page 173). • Ensure that the memory you are using to ensure that your computer, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 172. 98 Troubleshooting Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - ...• Ensure that the program is supported by your computer is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY ...
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...; Remove any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions 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 E R - • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 1295. See "Drivers" on page 123). TES T T H E MO U SE - CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that the mouse cable is not damaged or frayed and...
...; Remove any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions 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 E R - • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 1295. See "Drivers" on page 123). TES T T H E MO U SE - CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that the mouse cable is not damaged or frayed and...
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.... 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. See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. For a USB printer, ensure that your scanner is USB. NOTE: If you begin any of the...the scanner documentation for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for information on reinstalling the printer driver. See the scanner documentation for instructions. 102 Troubleshooting
.... 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. See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. For a USB printer, ensure that your scanner is USB. NOTE: If you begin any of the...the scanner documentation for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for information on reinstalling the printer driver. See the scanner documentation for instructions. 102 Troubleshooting
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See "Drivers" on page 131. Troubleshooting 103 Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is not muted. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent ...
See "Drivers" on page 131. Troubleshooting 103 Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is not muted. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent ...