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Safety Instructions 7 When Using Your Computer 7 Ergonomic Computing Habits 8 When Working Inside Your Computer 10 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 11 1 Setting Up Connecting a Printer 14 Parallel Printer 14 USB Printer 16 Installing the Printer Driver 16 Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows XP Only 17 Setting Up a Home and Office Network (Windows XP Only 18 Turning Off the Computer 18 Windows XP 18 Windows Me and Windows 2000 18 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 22 Accessing Help Files 24 Power Problems 25 Start-Up Error Messages 25 Contents 3
Safety Instructions 7 When Using Your Computer 7 Ergonomic Computing Habits 8 When Working Inside Your Computer 10 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 11 1 Setting Up Connecting a Printer 14 Parallel Printer 14 USB Printer 16 Installing the Printer Driver 16 Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows XP Only 17 Setting Up a Home and Office Network (Windows XP Only 18 Turning Off the Computer 18 Windows XP 18 Windows Me and Windows 2000 18 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 22 Accessing Help Files 24 Power Problems 25 Start-Up Error Messages 25 Contents 3
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Resolving Other Technical Problems 43 Reinstalling Drivers 44 Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 45 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 46 Windows XP 46 Windows Me 47 Windows 2000 48 Using System Restore 49 Creating a Restore Point 50 ...
Resolving Other Technical Problems 43 Reinstalling Drivers 44 Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 45 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 46 Windows XP 46 Windows Me 47 Windows 2000 48 Using System Restore 49 Creating a Restore Point 50 ...
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Setting Up 15 screws (2) parallel connector on computer parallel printer cable parallel connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary (see page 16).
Setting Up 15 screws (2) parallel connector on computer parallel printer cable parallel connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary (see page 16).
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...instructions that the parallel port is turned on your CD drive [usually drive D]). USB connector on the computer and the printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is set to operate in bidirectional mode. HINT: Your computer has two USB... connectors on the back panel (see the following section). 2 Attach the USB printer cable to install a printer driver, insert the printer installation CD ...
...instructions that the parallel port is turned on your CD drive [usually drive D]). USB connector on the computer and the printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is set to operate in bidirectional mode. HINT: Your computer has two USB... connectors on the back panel (see the following section). 2 Attach the USB printer cable to install a printer driver, insert the printer installation CD ...
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... the Start button, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click View installed printers or fax printers. To check if your printer driver is ready to use. Windows XP provides a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data, such as a floppy disk, a Zip disk, or a writable CD. 1 On...
... the Start button, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click View installed printers or fax printers. To check if your printer driver is ready to use. Windows XP provides a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data, such as a floppy disk, a Zip disk, or a writable CD. 1 On...
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... Keyboard Problems Drive Problems Network Problems Microsoft® Windows® Error Messages General Program Problems Internet Connection Problems E-Mail Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Windows Me Reinstalling Windows 2000 www...
... Keyboard Problems Drive Problems Network Problems Microsoft® Windows® Error Messages General Program Problems Internet Connection Problems E-Mail Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Windows Me Reinstalling Windows 2000 www...
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... computer and to a working electrical power source and that your scanner, call the scanner's manufacturer. HINT: If you need technical assistance for instructions. Dell does not cover the scanner's warranty. If the printer is listed, right-click the printer name. 5 Click Properties, and then click the Ports tab... Print to the following port(s): setting is turned on. Ensure that the Print to Settings, and then click Printers. C H E C K T H E P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - Reinstall the scanner driver. See the scanner documentation for your scanner is USB.
... computer and to a working electrical power source and that your scanner, call the scanner's manufacturer. HINT: If you need technical assistance for instructions. Dell does not cover the scanner's warranty. If the printer is listed, right-click the printer name. 5 Click Properties, and then click the Ports tab... Print to the following port(s): setting is turned on. Ensure that the Print to Settings, and then click Printers. C H E C K T H E P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - Reinstall the scanner driver. See the scanner documentation for your scanner is USB.
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... installed in video controller to Programs-> User's Guides, and click the appropriate guide from the list. For information on your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: The Dell support website, http://support.dell.com, and the Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for transmitting data across a network or across the Internet. • Intel 810e Video...
... installed in video controller to Programs-> User's Guides, and click the appropriate guide from the list. For information on your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: The Dell support website, http://support.dell.com, and the Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for transmitting data across a network or across the Internet. • Intel 810e Video...
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the ResourceCD is not required by your computer. NOTICE: The ResourceCD contains drivers for hardware that Dell installed at the time of purchase. Otherwise, your operating system to its previous operating state before the new device driver installation: 1 Click the Start button, and then right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab...
the ResourceCD is not required by your computer. NOTICE: The ResourceCD contains drivers for hardware that Dell installed at the time of purchase. Otherwise, your operating system to its previous operating state before the new device driver installation: 1 Click the Start button, and then right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab...
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...conflicts. The Properties window appears. 8 Resolve any conflicting device listed to be reconfigured or removed from the Device Manager. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for conflicts with the other devices. Windows XP To check for... click the Device Manager button. 4 In the Device Manager list, check for which the new driver was installed, and then click Properties. 5 Click the Drivers tab. 6 Click Roll Back Driver. Resolve these conflicts before checking specific devices. 6 Double-click the malfunctioning device type in the...
...conflicts. The Properties window appears. 8 Resolve any conflicting device listed to be reconfigured or removed from the Device Manager. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for conflicts with the other devices. Windows XP To check for... click the Device Manager button. 4 In the Device Manager list, check for which the new driver was installed, and then click Properties. 5 Click the Drivers tab. 6 Click Roll Back Driver. Resolve these conflicts before checking specific devices. 6 Double-click the malfunctioning device type in the...
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... a calendar that restore point is unsuccessful, then use . If that you want to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after installing a device driver, first try using Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. NOTICE: Before restoring the computer to an earlier time, save and close all open files and close...
... a calendar that restore point is unsuccessful, then use . If that you want to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after installing a device driver, first try using Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. NOTICE: Before restoring the computer to an earlier time, save and close all open files and close...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 When the Regional Settings screen appears, select the settings for your locale, and then click Next. 9 Enter your name and organization in your computer, ... virus protection software. 54 Solving Pr oblems Follow the on-screen directions to finish. 15 Remove the CD from the drive. 16 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 44). 17 Reinstall your computer when the Computer Name window appears, and then click Next.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 When the Regional Settings screen appears, select the settings for your locale, and then click Next. 9 Enter your name and organization in your computer, ... virus protection software. 54 Solving Pr oblems Follow the on-screen directions to finish. 15 Remove the CD from the drive. 16 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 44). 17 Reinstall your computer when the Computer Name window appears, and then click Next.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Make sure that the card is fully seated and that its bracket is within slot bracket caught outside of slot 7 Secure the bracket on ...). 10 Replace the computer cover (see page 80). 11 Plug your computer and devices into their electrical outlets, and turn them on. 12 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. 76 Adding Parts fully seated not fully seated bracket within the card slot.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Make sure that the card is fully seated and that its bracket is within slot bracket caught outside of slot 7 Secure the bracket on ...). 10 Replace the computer cover (see page 80). 11 Plug your computer and devices into their electrical outlets, and turn them on. 12 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. 76 Adding Parts fully seated not fully seated bracket within the card slot.
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...contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of ...appropriate functionality of the computer and all associated cabling are covered by the standard Dell limited warranty for the computer and ...
...contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of ...appropriate functionality of the computer and all associated cabling are covered by the standard Dell limited warranty for the computer and ...
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A audio. See monitor drivers reinstalling, 44 drives adding a 3.5-inch, 67 fixing problems, 35 DVD drive fixing problems, 37 E e-mail fixing problems, 43 error messages start-up, 25 Windows, 39 F ..., 80 specifications, 82 turning off, 18 conflicts resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 46 connectors, 66 contact numbers, 92 cover removing, 60 replacing, 80 crashes, 40 D Dell support policy, 90 display.
A audio. See monitor drivers reinstalling, 44 drives adding a 3.5-inch, 67 fixing problems, 35 DVD drive fixing problems, 37 E e-mail fixing problems, 43 error messages start-up, 25 Windows, 39 F ..., 80 specifications, 82 turning off, 18 conflicts resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 46 connectors, 66 contact numbers, 92 cover removing, 60 replacing, 80 crashes, 40 D Dell support policy, 90 display.
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...fixing problems, 28 specifications, 82 system board connectors, 66 System Restore, 49, 53 system setup program, 86 See memory regulatory notices, 108 reinstalling drivers, 44 Windows 2000, 57 Windows Me, 55 ResourceCD, 44 return policy, 131 S safety instructions, 7 ScanDisk, 38 screen. See system board mouse...system setup, 87 PCI card, 73 power fixing problems, 25 turning off, 18 power supply rotating, 62 printer connecting, 14 fixing problems, 29 reinstalling driver, 16 setting up , 25 Windows, 39 modem fixing problems, 32 monitor fixing problems, 26 136 Index motherboard. 136 I n d e x H ...
...fixing problems, 28 specifications, 82 system board connectors, 66 System Restore, 49, 53 system setup program, 86 See memory regulatory notices, 108 reinstalling drivers, 44 Windows 2000, 57 Windows Me, 55 ResourceCD, 44 return policy, 131 S safety instructions, 7 ScanDisk, 38 screen. See system board mouse...system setup, 87 PCI card, 73 power fixing problems, 25 turning off, 18 power supply rotating, 62 printer connecting, 14 fixing problems, 29 reinstalling driver, 16 setting up , 25 Windows, 39 modem fixing problems, 32 monitor fixing problems, 26 136 Index motherboard. 136 I n d e x H ...
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T technical assistance telephone numbers and addresses, 92 warranty repair or credit, 106 Tell Me How help file accessing, 24 troubleshooting, 22 turning off the computer, 18 V video fixing problems, 26 volume adjusting, 28 W warranty information, 113 Windows 2000 error messages, 39 Help, 24 printer, 30 reinstalling, 57 shutdown, 18 Windows 98 error messages, 39 Windows Me error messages, 39 Help, 24 printer, 30 reinstalling, 55 shutdown, 18 Windows XP device driver rollback, 45 Help, 24 printer, 30 reinstalling, 53 shutdown, 18 Index 137
T technical assistance telephone numbers and addresses, 92 warranty repair or credit, 106 Tell Me How help file accessing, 24 troubleshooting, 22 turning off the computer, 18 V video fixing problems, 26 volume adjusting, 28 W warranty information, 113 Windows 2000 error messages, 39 Help, 24 printer, 30 reinstalling, 57 shutdown, 18 Windows 98 error messages, 39 Windows Me error messages, 39 Help, 24 printer, 30 reinstalling, 55 shutdown, 18 Windows XP device driver rollback, 45 Help, 24 printer, 30 reinstalling, 53 shutdown, 18 Index 137
System Reference
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... feature enhancements or that correct problems. Obtain updated drivers for products purchased from Dell at the support section of your computer's drivers for Dell-installed devices are provided on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD. Drivers: Dell™ Dimension™ 2100 System Reference Your Computer's Drivers Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD to reinstall any of these drivers, the driver files are operative when you receive the computer...
... feature enhancements or that correct problems. Obtain updated drivers for products purchased from Dell at the support section of your computer's drivers for Dell-installed devices are provided on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD. Drivers: Dell™ Dimension™ 2100 System Reference Your Computer's Drivers Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD to reinstall any of these drivers, the driver files are operative when you receive the computer...
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... documentation can be reinstalled on the Windows desktop, pointing to Reinstall Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD contains drivers for correct operation on Dell systems. Installing drivers obtained from other drivers. From the Windows desktop, insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. Installing incorrect drivers might be found by clicking the Start button on your computer...
... documentation can be reinstalled on the Windows desktop, pointing to Reinstall Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Dimension ResourceCD contains drivers for correct operation on Dell systems. Installing drivers obtained from other drivers. From the Windows desktop, insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. Installing incorrect drivers might be found by clicking the Start button on your computer...
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...window appears, remove the ResourceCD and clickFinish to step 5. 2. The drivers that are used by your computer are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program and refer to the documentation and drivers that came with that Dell installed at the time of device in the Device Type list. Be... not listed, then that you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. 3. Click the driver that driver is selected in your computer message appears. At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. the ResourceCD is selected in your system window. 6. If you see the...
...window appears, remove the ResourceCD and clickFinish to step 5. 2. The drivers that are used by your computer are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program and refer to the documentation and drivers that came with that Dell installed at the time of device in the Device Type list. Be... not listed, then that you want to reinstall and follow the instructions on the screen. 3. Click the driver that driver is selected in your computer message appears. At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. the ResourceCD is selected in your system window. 6. If you see the...