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... 30 Video and Monitor Problems 30 If the screen is blank 30 If the screen is difficult to read 31 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 33 Dell Diagnostics 36 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 36 Drivers 38 What Is a Driver 38 Identifying Drivers 38 Reinstalling Drivers 38 4 Contents
... 30 Video and Monitor Problems 30 If the screen is blank 30 If the screen is difficult to read 31 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 33 Dell Diagnostics 36 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 36 Drivers 38 What Is a Driver 38 Identifying Drivers 38 Reinstalling Drivers 38 4 Contents
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... technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to view the appropriate support site. Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Windows Help and ...problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your region to direct your call when contacting technical support. Dell Support Website - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community - Upgrade information for devices (...
... technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to view the appropriate support site. Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Windows Help and ...problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your region to direct your call when contacting technical support. Dell Support Website - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Community - Upgrade information for devices (...
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..., ensure that came with your printer. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete... setup before you purchased your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary.
..., ensure that came with your printer. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete... setup before you purchased your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to the network adapter connector on the computer. Do not plug a network cable into a telephone wall ...
If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to the network adapter connector on the computer. Do not plug a network cable into a telephone wall ...
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... SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory (see page 53). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 36). 24 Solving Problems
... SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory (see page 53). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 36). 24 Solving Problems
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.... If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Drivers What Is a Driver? 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 System Properties window, click the...
.... If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Drivers What Is a Driver? 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 System Properties window, click the...
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... Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft...Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location...
... Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft...Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location...
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... operating system problem. System Restore does not monitor your data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any files or... operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see Windows Help and Support Center. Restoring the Computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left ...
... operating system problem. System Restore does not monitor your data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any files or... operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see Windows Help and Support Center. Restoring the Computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left ...
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... appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on . Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to the operating state it was in ... undo the last system restore, save and close all computers. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6...
... appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on . Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to the operating state it was in ... undo the last system restore, save and close all computers. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6...
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... Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you requested the CDs, the Drivers and Utilities CD and Operating System CD may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. The options can...PC Restore Removal window. 8 Restart the computer. Advanced Troubleshooting 43 Use the ResourceCD to close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers...
... Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you requested the CDs, the Drivers and Utilities CD and Operating System CD may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. The options can...PC Restore Removal window. 8 Restart the computer. Advanced Troubleshooting 43 Use the ResourceCD to close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers...
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...Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are removing but not replacing a card, see "Removing a PCI Card" on page 59. Your Dell™ computer provides three slots for the card from its electrical outlet before you are installing or replacing a card, follow the procedures in "Before ... surface on page 45. 2 Unscrew and remove the filler bracket for the card slot you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for PCI cards. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to a network. PCI Cards If you want to unplug your computer's electronic components.
...Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are removing but not replacing a card, see "Removing a PCI Card" on page 59. Your Dell™ computer provides three slots for the card from its electrical outlet before you are installing or replacing a card, follow the procedures in "Before ... surface on page 45. 2 Unscrew and remove the filler bracket for the card slot you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for PCI cards. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to a network. PCI Cards If you want to unplug your computer's electronic components.
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...it into the computer. 6 Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 7 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 8 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on the back panel. 8 Install any...change the setting to the audio connectors on the computer back panel. 9 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "System Setup" on page 45. 2 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in network connector: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on the computer...
...it into the computer. 6 Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 7 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 8 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on the back panel. 8 Install any...change the setting to the audio connectors on the computer back panel. 9 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "System Setup" on page 45. 2 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for the card as described in network connector: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on the computer...
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...dell.com. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in a Custom Factory Integration (CFI) project are covered by the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through CFI for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer. (see page 45). 6 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 7 Disconnect the computer power cable from Dell, as well as shipped from the...
...dell.com. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in a Custom Factory Integration (CFI) project are covered by the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through CFI for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer. (see page 45). 6 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 7 Disconnect the computer power cable from Dell, as well as shipped from the...
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drivers about, 38 identifying, 38 drives hard drive, 64 installing CD/DVD, 71 installing floppy, 68 installing hard drive, 66 problems, 17 removing CD/DVD, 70 ... front panel insert, 61 removing, 60 H hard drive activity light, 47 installing, 66 problems, 19 removing, 64 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 36 Hardware Troubleshooter, 44 headphone connector, 47 Help and Support Center, 8 help file Dell Dimension Help, 7 Windows Help and Support Center, 8 Hyper-Threading, 16 internet connection, about, 12 connection, options, 12 connection, setting...
drivers about, 38 identifying, 38 drives hard drive, 64 installing CD/DVD, 71 installing floppy, 68 installing hard drive, 66 problems, 17 removing CD/DVD, 70 ... front panel insert, 61 removing, 60 H hard drive activity light, 47 installing, 66 problems, 19 removing, 64 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 36 Hardware Troubleshooter, 44 headphone connector, 47 Help and Support Center, 8 help file Dell Dimension Help, 7 Windows Help and Support Center, 8 Hyper-Threading, 16 internet connection, about, 12 connection, options, 12 connection, setting...
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... problems, 29 volume, 29 sound connectors line-in, 49 line-out, 50 speaker problems, 29 volume, 29 specifications, 77 support contacting Dell, 89 policy, 87 support.dell.com, 8 system board, 53 System Restore, 39-40 system setup, 80 entering, 81 options, 82 screens, 81 T technical support...8 restore to previous state, 39-40 tips, 17 U USB booting to devices, 85 connectors, 47, 49 W warranty information, 7 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 39 Hardware Troubleshooter, 44 Help and Support Center, 8 Hyper-Threading, 16 Network Setup Wizard, 12 Program Compatibility Wizard, 23 scanner, 29 System ...
... problems, 29 volume, 29 sound connectors line-in, 49 line-out, 50 speaker problems, 29 volume, 29 specifications, 77 support contacting Dell, 89 policy, 87 support.dell.com, 8 system board, 53 System Restore, 39-40 system setup, 80 entering, 81 options, 82 screens, 81 T technical support...8 restore to previous state, 39-40 tips, 17 U USB booting to devices, 85 connectors, 47, 49 W warranty information, 7 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 39 Hardware Troubleshooter, 44 Help and Support Center, 8 Hyper-Threading, 16 Network Setup Wizard, 12 Program Compatibility Wizard, 23 scanner, 29 System ...