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... difficult to read 48 3 Troubleshooting Tools 49 Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 52 Drivers 54 What Is a Driver 54 Identifying Drivers 54 Reinstalling Drivers 55 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 56 Restoring Your Operating System 56 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56 4 Removing and Installing Parts 61 Before You...
... difficult to read 48 3 Troubleshooting Tools 49 Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 52 Drivers 54 What Is a Driver 54 Identifying Drivers 54 Reinstalling Drivers 55 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 56 Restoring Your Operating System 56 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56 4 Removing and Installing Parts 61 Before You...
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... • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Drivers" on page 54), run the Dell diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your documentation. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 9 Some features or...
... • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Drivers" on page 54), run the Dell diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your documentation. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 9 Some features or...
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... your To download Desktop System Software: computer and operating system and installs the updates 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business appropriate for Dell™ 2 Select Drivers & Downloads, then click Go. 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical 3 Select your...describes your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to view the appropriate support site. • Community - If you reinstall the operating system for your Dell computer. Computer documentation, details on your problem. 4...
... your To download Desktop System Software: computer and operating system and installs the updates 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or business appropriate for Dell™ 2 Select Drivers & Downloads, then click Go. 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical 3 Select your...describes your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to view the appropriate support site. • Community - If you reinstall the operating system for your Dell computer. Computer documentation, details on your problem. 4...
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... users of your Operating System CD varies according to the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 56. NOTE:... The color of Dell Precision™ products and the Linux operating system • Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer Find It...
... users of your Operating System CD varies according to the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your operating system see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 56. NOTE:... The color of Dell Precision™ products and the Linux operating system • Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer Find It...
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... and keyboards. This connector is on the computer. It is compatible with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for devices that...
... and keyboards. This connector is on the computer. It is compatible with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for devices that...
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.... 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with an adapter) • SecureDigital Card (SD) • Mini SD Card 18 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
.... 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with an adapter) • SecureDigital Card (SD) • Mini SD Card 18 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
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... for quick access. • Set the computer to prompt you for systems that supports Intel® Quick Resume Technology • Device drivers This technology allows the user's system to quickly return to an active state after non-use the hibernate settings you to enable hibernate mode...window, click Performance and maintenance. 3 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. 30 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Also, you may notice that the hard drive indicator may blink...
... for quick access. • Set the computer to prompt you for systems that supports Intel® Quick Resume Technology • Device drivers This technology allows the user's system to quickly return to an active state after non-use the hibernate settings you to enable hibernate mode...window, click Performance and maintenance. 3 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. 30 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Also, you may notice that the hard drive indicator may blink...
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..., click Power Options. 4 Click the Away tab. 5 Ensure that you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1), or later, operating system because Windows XP is optimized to enable the Quick Resume feature. Dual-Core is an Intel technology in which two physical computational units ...physical processor to access the menu. 3 Press the up- Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup The QRT drivers must be installed before this option is ordered. These drivers are installed when this feature becomes active. and down menu, select Do Nothing. Contact the software manufacturer for ...
..., click Power Options. 4 Click the Away tab. 5 Ensure that you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1), or later, operating system because Windows XP is optimized to enable the Quick Resume feature. Dual-Core is an Intel technology in which two physical computational units ...physical processor to access the menu. 3 Press the up- Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup The QRT drivers must be installed before this option is ordered. These drivers are installed when this feature becomes active. and down menu, select Do Nothing. Contact the software manufacturer for ...
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... Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 66) to ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. • Ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then...information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. ...
... Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 66) to ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. • Ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then...information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. ...
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...your computer, see "Memory" on page 66. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 66) to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 110. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - •... Reseat the memory modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 52). CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that the cable is not damaged or frayed and...
...your computer, see "Memory" on page 66. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 66) to display the Start menu. 2 Press , press the up- R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 110. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - •... Reseat the memory modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 52). CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - • Ensure that the cable is not damaged or frayed and...
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... on cable connections. • Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer (see "Printer Cable" on reinstalling the printer driver. Solving Problems 45 R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I O N - NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. CHECK...
... on cable connections. • Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer (see "Printer Cable" on reinstalling the printer driver. Solving Problems 45 R E I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I O N - NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. CHECK...
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... WINDOWS - 1 Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. Ensure that the volume on reinstalling the scanner driver. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. D I C A L O U T L E T - Ensure that the sound is automatically disabled when headphones are connected as a lamp. If your screen. If...
... WINDOWS - 1 Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. Ensure that the volume on reinstalling the scanner driver. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. D I C A L O U T L E T - Ensure that the sound is automatically disabled when headphones are connected as a lamp. If your screen. If...
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... that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is not muted. R U N T H E S P E A K E R D I A G N O S T 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 - NOTE: See the monitor documentation for more information. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 56. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I C S - Ensure that the monitor cable is connected as shown on page 13). Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of...
... that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is not muted. R U N T H E S P E A K E R D I A G N O S T 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 - NOTE: See the monitor documentation for more information. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 56. R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I C S - Ensure that the monitor cable is connected as shown on page 13). Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of...
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... an exclamation point (a circle with your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. If an exclamation point appears next to the device name, you may need to the device name. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System...
... an exclamation point (a circle with your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. If an exclamation point appears next to the device name, you may need to the device name. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System...
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... Finish and restart your hard drive, you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to update the driver manually. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for your computer after you may not function properly. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After copying driver files to your computer. Troubleshooting Tools 55 Using Windows...
... Finish and restart your hard drive, you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to update the driver manually. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for your computer after you may not function properly. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After copying driver files to your computer. Troubleshooting Tools 55 Using Windows...
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...return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your data files. If Device Driver Rollback and manually reinstalling the driver do not resolve the problem, use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. 1 ...click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on computers purchased in when you installed the new driver (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on my computer, and then click Next. Restoring Your Operating System You can use System Restore to return...
...return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your data files. If Device Driver Rollback and manually reinstalling the driver do not resolve the problem, use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. 1 ...click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on computers purchased in when you installed the new driver (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on my computer, and then click Next. Restoring Your Operating System You can use System Restore to return...
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... Restoration Complete (after the computer has restarted), click OK. NOTE: If 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 XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 55). 1 Click Start, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click...
... Restoration Complete (after the computer has restarted), click OK. NOTE: If 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 XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 55). 1 Click Start, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click...
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... reboot. 5 When prompted, click Finish to the operating state it was turned on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you wish to exit PC Restore without restoring your operating system, click Reboot. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Using... Symantec only as they appeared the first time the computer was in certain regions. Any programs or files added after you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail ...
... reboot. 5 When prompted, click Finish to the operating state it was turned on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you wish to exit PC Restore without restoring your operating system, click Reboot. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Using... Symantec only as they appeared the first time the computer was in certain regions. Any programs or files added after you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail ...
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... Begin" on page 61. 2 Gently push the release tab on page 74. Removing and Installing Parts 71 If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the inside to pivot the door open position. 1 2 3 6 4 5 1 retention arm tab 4 card connector 2 PCI Express card 5 securing tab 3 edge connector 6 securing...
... Begin" on page 61. 2 Gently push the release tab on page 74. Removing and Installing Parts 71 If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from the inside to pivot the door open position. 1 2 3 6 4 5 1 retention arm tab 4 card connector 2 PCI Express card 5 securing tab 3 edge connector 6 securing...
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...: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 11 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections.
...: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 11 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections.