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... Lights 54 Dell Diagnostics 58 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 58 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 58 Drivers 61 What Is a Driver 61 Identifying Drivers 61 Reinstalling Drivers 62 Using Windows...® System Restore 63 Creating a Restore Point 63 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 64 Undoing the Last System Restore 64 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP...
... Lights 54 Dell Diagnostics 58 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 58 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 58 Drivers 61 What Is a Driver 61 Identifying Drivers 61 Reinstalling Drivers 62 Using Windows...® System Restore 63 Creating a Restore Point 63 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 64 Undoing the Last System Restore 64 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP...
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...; My computer documentation • My device documentation Find It Here ResourceCD • How to reinstall drivers (see page 62), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 58), or access your computer when shipped from Dell. Finding Information for Your Computer What are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates...8226; How to set up a printer • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to remove and install parts • How to contact Dell Owner's Manual Documentation and drivers are you looking for? • A diagnostic program for my computer •...
...; My computer documentation • My device documentation Find It Here ResourceCD • How to reinstall drivers (see page 62), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 58), or access your computer when shipped from Dell. Finding Information for Your Computer What are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates...8226; How to set up a printer • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to remove and install parts • How to contact Dell Owner's Manual Documentation and drivers are you looking for? • A diagnostic program for my computer •...
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...Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Tell Me How. Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are located on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 14 Finding Infor mation for... that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your computer. • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating...
...Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Tell Me How. Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are located on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 14 Finding Infor mation for... that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your computer. • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating...
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The product key for your operating system is located on your computer. What are you looking for? • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System CD After you reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Finding Infor m ation for Yo ur Computer 15
The product key for your operating system is located on your computer. What are you looking for? • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System CD After you reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Finding Infor m ation for Yo ur Computer 15
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you have not already done so. 2 Turn off the computer (see page 27). Your ...; Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with your...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you have not already done so. 2 Turn off the computer (see page 27). Your ...; Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with your...
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...4 Turn on the printer and then turn 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 your printer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on...the computer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer. Attach the cable to the parallel connector on the printer and snap the ...
...4 Turn on the printer and then turn 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 your printer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on...the computer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer. Attach the cable to the parallel connector on the printer and snap the ...
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SECTION 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights Dell Diagnostics Drivers Using Windows® System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
SECTION 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights Dell Diagnostics Drivers Using Windows® System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
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... software appropriate for operating systems that are not on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You may contain drivers for your operating system. Dell ships your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the...
... software appropriate for operating systems that are not on your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You may contain drivers for your operating system. Dell ships your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the...
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... install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on the screen. 62 Advanced Tr oubleshooting If this is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see page 63) does...first time to step 2. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem...
... install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with a [!]) on the screen. 62 Advanced Tr oubleshooting If this is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see page 63) does...first time to step 2. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem...
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...are used by your computer. Using Windows® System Restore The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier...your data files or recover them. System Restore does not monitor your data files. For drivers information, see the documentation that came installed in your operating system. To access the ...Windows Help and Support Center, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help...
...are used by your computer. Using Windows® System Restore The Microsoft® Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier...your data files or recover them. System Restore does not monitor your data files. For drivers information, see the documentation that came installed in your operating system. To access the ...Windows Help and Support Center, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help...
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...System Restore. 2 Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore finishes collecting data... restarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK. 64 Advanced Tr oubleshooting The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that allows you restore the computer to an earlier operating...
...System Restore. 2 Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore finishes collecting data... restarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK. 64 Advanced Tr oubleshooting The Restoration Complete screen appears after you install a device driver, use System Restore. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that allows you restore the computer to an earlier operating...
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...need to resolve a hardware conflict on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Use the ResourceCD to load any virus protection ... the operating state it was in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that came with Windows XP, disable any required drivers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see...
...need to resolve a hardware conflict on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Use the ResourceCD to load any virus protection ... the operating state it was in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that came with Windows XP, disable any required drivers. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at the What's your computer's name window, enter a name... the Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. ... window, enter a name for your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? message appears,...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at the What's your computer's name window, enter a name... the Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next. 12 If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. ... window, enter a name for your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, at this time and click Next. 16 When the Who will this computer? message appears,...
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...then unplug it from the network wall jack. 4 Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. Your Dell™ computer provides slots for the card from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to four 32-bit, 33-MHz...not automatically turn them off when you shut down the computer through the Start menu (see "Removing a Card" on page 86. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing and Removing Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 10....
...then unplug it from the network wall jack. 4 Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. Your Dell™ computer provides slots for the card from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to four 32-bit, 33-MHz...not automatically turn them off when you shut down the computer through the Start menu (see "Removing a Card" on page 86. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing and Removing Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 10....
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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. 13 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. See the documentation for the card for the card as described in the card documentation. NOTICE: To...
...: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 13 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. See the documentation for the card for the card as described in the card documentation. NOTICE: To...
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...and attached devices did not automatically turn them on page 9. 1 Shut down your computer, turn them off when you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 113). 10 Lower the retention arm and press it into place, securing the card(s) in this section, follow the safety instructions on... . 12 Remove the card's driver from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to electrical outlets, and turn off now. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first...
...and attached devices did not automatically turn them on page 9. 1 Shut down your computer, turn them off when you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 113). 10 Lower the retention arm and press it into place, securing the card(s) in this section, follow the safety instructions on... . 12 Remove the card's driver from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to electrical outlets, and turn off now. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first...
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...the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on ). Dell-installed peripherals include any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and ...dell.com. In addition, any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to cover all Dell-installed hardware. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell...
...the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on ). Dell-installed peripherals include any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and ...dell.com. In addition, any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to cover all Dell-installed hardware. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell...
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... audio. See monitor Documentation finding, 13 Owner's Manual, 13 setup diagram, 13 Tell Me How Help File, 14 drivers about , 14 solving problems, 40 diagnostic lights, 54 diagnostics Dell, 58 lights, 54 display. See sound B battery problems, 32 replacing, 110 BIOS, 106 booting changing the sequence, ... copying CDs and DVDs general information, 25 helpful tips, 26 how to, 25 cover closing, 100 opening, 78 D Dell contacting, 113 Dell Diagnostics, 58 Dell support policy, 112 Dell Support Website about , 61 identifying, 61 drives problems, 33 DVD drive problems, 35 DVDs copying, 25 Index 143
... audio. See monitor Documentation finding, 13 Owner's Manual, 13 setup diagram, 13 Tell Me How Help File, 14 drivers about , 14 solving problems, 40 diagnostic lights, 54 diagnostics Dell, 58 lights, 54 display. See sound B battery problems, 32 replacing, 110 BIOS, 106 booting changing the sequence, ... copying CDs and DVDs general information, 25 helpful tips, 26 how to, 25 cover closing, 100 opening, 78 D Dell contacting, 113 Dell Diagnostics, 58 Dell support policy, 112 Dell Support Website about , 61 identifying, 61 drives problems, 33 DVD drive problems, 35 DVDs copying, 25 Index 143
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V video problems, 50 video memory connector, 81 volume adjusting, 48 W warranty, 133 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 62 Hardware Troubleshooter, 65 Help and Support Center, 14 help, accessing, 32 Hyper-Threading, 26 Program Compatibility Wizard, 39 reinstalling, 66 scanner, 48 System Restore, 63 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 39 146 Index
V video problems, 50 video memory connector, 81 volume adjusting, 48 W warranty, 133 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 62 Hardware Troubleshooter, 65 Help and Support Center, 14 help, accessing, 32 Hyper-Threading, 26 Program Compatibility Wizard, 39 reinstalling, 66 scanner, 48 System Restore, 63 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 39 146 Index
Setup Guide
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...preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. To set up an Internet connection. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process.... Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time,...
...preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Desktop NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. To set up an Internet connection. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process.... Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time,...