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...document is subject to avoid the problem. All rights reserved. Reproduction in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dimension, Inspiron, Latitude, OptiPlex, Dell Precision, and DellNet are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. This product incorporates copyright protection technology ... How help file. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of certain U.S. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2002 Dell Computer Corporation. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of Dell Computer Corporation is protected by Macrovision...
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... Printer 16 USB Printer 17 Installing the Printer Driver 18 Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows XP Only 19 Setting Up a Home and Office Network (Windows XP Only) . . . 20 Turning Off the Computer 20 Windows XP 20 Windows 2000 20 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 24 Accessing Help Files 26 Power Problems 26 Start-Up...
... Printer 16 USB Printer 17 Installing the Printer Driver 18 Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows XP Only 19 Setting Up a Home and Office Network (Windows XP Only) . . . 20 Turning Off the Computer 20 Windows XP 20 Windows 2000 20 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 24 Accessing Help Files 26 Power Problems 26 Start-Up...
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... cannot play a DVD movie 39 If the CD-RW drive stops writing 39 If you have a hard drive problem 40 Network Problems 40 Microsoft® Windows® Error Messages 41 General Program Problems 42 A program crashes 42 A program stops responding 42 A program error causes the system to lock up 42 A solid...
... cannot play a DVD movie 39 If the CD-RW drive stops writing 39 If you have a hard drive problem 40 Network Problems 40 Microsoft® Windows® Error Messages 41 General Program Problems 42 A program crashes 42 A program stops responding 42 A program error causes the system to lock up 42 A solid...
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... connection 43 E-Mail Problems 44 Resolving Other Technical Problems 45 Reinstalling Drivers 45 Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 46 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 47 Windows XP 47 Windows 2000 48 Using System Restore 49 Creating a Restore Point 50 Restoring the Computer to an... Earlier Operating State 51 Undoing the Last System Restore 52 Reinstalling Windows XP 52 Reinstalling Windows 2000 54 3 Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer 58 Removing the Computer Cover 60 Rotating the ...
... connection 43 E-Mail Problems 44 Resolving Other Technical Problems 45 Reinstalling Drivers 45 Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 46 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 47 Windows XP 47 Windows 2000 48 Using System Restore 49 Creating a Restore Point 50 Restoring the Computer to an... Earlier Operating State 51 Undoing the Last System Restore 52 Reinstalling Windows XP 52 Reinstalling Windows 2000 54 3 Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer 58 Removing the Computer Cover 60 Rotating the ...
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SECTION 1 Setting Up Connecting a Printer Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows XP Only) Setting Up a Home and Office Network (Windows XP Only) Turning Off the Computer 1
SECTION 1 Setting Up Connecting a Printer Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows XP Only) Setting Up a Home and Office Network (Windows XP Only) Turning Off the Computer 1
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If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary (see the following section). 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the computer. Setting Up 17 The ...
If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary (see the following section). 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the computer. Setting Up 17 The ...
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...refer to operate in bidirectional mode. 18 Setting Up If you install the driver, access the system setup program (see page 58). www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Your computer has four USB connectors on the back panel (see page 86) and ensure that came with your printer installation ...CD does not automatically run, click the Start button on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, click Run, and type x:\setup.exe (where x is ...
...refer to operate in bidirectional mode. 18 Setting Up If you install the driver, access the system setup program (see page 58). www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Your computer has four USB connectors on the back panel (see page 86) and ensure that came with your printer installation ...CD does not automatically run, click the Start button on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, click Run, and type x:\setup.exe (where x is ...
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... Wizard to another. First you collect the data from the source computer, and then you may store it on a removable medium, such as e-mails, window sizes, toolbar settings, and Internet bookmarks, from a floppy disk created on the screen. screen, select New Computer, and then click Next. 4 Follow...or from one computer to move data, such as a floppy disk, a Zip disk, or a writable CD. 1 On the computer running the Windows XP operating system, click the Start button, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click View installed printers or fax printers. ...
... Wizard to another. First you collect the data from the source computer, and then you may store it on a removable medium, such as e-mails, window sizes, toolbar settings, and Internet bookmarks, from a floppy disk created on the screen. screen, select New Computer, and then click Next. 4 Follow...or from one computer to move data, such as a floppy disk, a Zip disk, or a writable CD. 1 On the computer running the Windows XP operating system, click the Start button, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click View installed printers or fax printers. ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to power. ...process finishes. 4 Turn off your monitor and any other devices connected to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP. Windows 2000 1 Save and exit any open . 2 Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down. 3 Click the... pull-down menu under What do ?. 20 Setting Up Windows XP 1 Save and close any open files and exit any programs and files you want the computer to the Network Setup ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to power. ...process finishes. 4 Turn off your monitor and any other devices connected to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP. Windows 2000 1 Save and exit any open . 2 Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down. 3 Click the... pull-down menu under What do ?. 20 Setting Up Windows XP 1 Save and close any open files and exit any programs and files you want the computer to the Network Setup ...
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2 SECTION 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Files Power Problems Start-Up Error Messages Video and Monitor Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Modem Problems Mouse Problems 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 2000
2 SECTION 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Files Power Problems Start-Up Error Messages Video and Monitor Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Modem Problems Mouse Problems 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 2000
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TE S T T H E E L E C T R I L E Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides, and then click User's guides. 3 Click Tell Me How. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing Help Files TO A C C E S S T H E Tell Me How H E L P F I C A L O U T L E T - When the power light is working by testing it with another...
TE S T T H E E L E C T R I L E Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides, and then click User's guides. 3 Click Tell Me How. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing Help Files TO A C C E S S T H E Tell Me How H E L P F I C A L O U T L E T - When the power light is working by testing it with another...
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C H E C K T H E PO W E R P R O P E R T I S K E R R O R - The operating system is a floppy disk in Windows 2000). There is trying to boot to verify that the power cable is defective. Other causes of interference: power extension cables, keyboard and mouse extension ... the extension cable to a nonbootable floppy disk or CD. Swap the computer and monitor power cables to the same electrical outlet. Electrical appliances on . Call Dell for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center (Help in the floppy drive.
C H E C K T H E PO W E R P R O P E R T I S K E R R O R - The operating system is a floppy disk in Windows 2000). There is trying to boot to verify that the power cable is defective. Other causes of interference: power extension cables, keyboard and mouse extension ... the extension cable to a nonbootable floppy disk or CD. Swap the computer and monitor power cables to the same electrical outlet. Electrical appliances on . Call Dell for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center (Help in the floppy drive.
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... B L E C O N N E C T I T O R P O W E R C A B L E S - If you firmly pressed the monitor power button. S W A P T H E C O M P U T E R A N D M O N I O N - Be sure that you are not green, call Dell for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center (Help in Windows 2000). If another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse. When the power light is... for fault indications and troubleshooting procedures specific to your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: See the documentation that came with another monitor is lit or blinking, the monitor...
... B L E C O N N E C T I T O R P O W E R C A B L E S - If you firmly pressed the monitor power button. S W A P T H E C O M P U T E R A N D M O N I O N - Be sure that you are not green, call Dell for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center (Help in Windows 2000). If another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse. When the power light is... for fault indications and troubleshooting procedures specific to your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: See the documentation that came with another monitor is lit or blinking, the monitor...
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... volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen. ENSURE THAT THE SUBWOOFER AND THE SPEAKERS ARE TURNED O N - Windows 2000 1 Click the Start button, point to eliminate distortion. If you did not turn the player volume down or off. ...setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Sound from speakers C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click Display, and then click the Settings tab...
... volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen. ENSURE THAT THE SUBWOOFER AND THE SPEAKERS ARE TURNED O N - Windows 2000 1 Click the Start button, point to eliminate distortion. If you did not turn the player volume down or off. ...setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Sound from speakers C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Appearance and Themes. 3 Click Display, and then click the Settings tab...
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... speaker documentation for this CD-ROM device box. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference. See page 45. In Windows XP, your screen.
... speaker documentation for this CD-ROM device box. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference. See page 45. In Windows XP, your screen.
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Dell does not cover the printer's warranty. Printer Problems If you need technical assistance for your printer, call the printer's manufacturer (see the documentation that the Print to Settings, and then click Printers. E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I O N S - VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS Windows XP 1 ...em s Ensure that the printer cable is listed, right-click the printer icon. 2 Click Properties, and then the Ports tab. In Windows XP, your CD drive. 5 Click the Properties tab. 6 Uncheck the Enable digital CD audio for the correct phone number). See the ...
Dell does not cover the printer's warranty. Printer Problems If you need technical assistance for your printer, call the printer's manufacturer (see the documentation that the Print to Settings, and then click Printers. E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I O N S - VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS Windows XP 1 ...em s Ensure that the printer cable is listed, right-click the printer icon. 2 Click Properties, and then the Ports tab. In Windows XP, your CD drive. 5 Click the Properties tab. 6 Uncheck the Enable digital CD audio for the correct phone number). See the ...
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... name. 5 Click Properties, and then select the Ports tab. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I S T U R N E D O N - So l vi n g Pro b l em s 33 See page 18. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS Windows XP 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. RE I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I C T S - See page 18. C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I V E R - If...
... name. 5 Click Properties, and then select the Ports tab. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I S T U R N E D O N - So l vi n g Pro b l em s 33 See page 18. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS Windows XP 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. RE I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I C T S - See page 18. C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I V E R - If...
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... See page 47. If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and... modem. 5 Click Properties, click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem to verify that is 10 ft (3 m) or more in length, try a shorter one. Windows 2000 1 Click the Start button, point to subscribe. BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE SUBSCRIBED TO AN INTERNET SERVICE P R OV I C T S - C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S ...
... See page 47. If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and... modem. 5 Click Properties, click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem to verify that is 10 ft (3 m) or more in length, try a shorter one. Windows 2000 1 Click the Start button, point to subscribe. BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE SUBSCRIBED TO AN INTERNET SERVICE P R OV I C T S - C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S ...
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... properly: 1 While your computer is turned on the START HERE sheet for your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mouse Problems IF YOU CONNECTED THE MOUSE BEFORE TURNING ON THE C O M P U T E R, R E C O N N E C T T H E M O U S E C A B L E 1 Press to display the Start menu. 2 In Windows XP, type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to Settings, and then click Control Panel...
... properly: 1 While your computer is turned on the START HERE sheet for your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mouse Problems IF YOU CONNECTED THE MOUSE BEFORE TURNING ON THE C O M P U T E R, R E C O N N E C T T H E M O U S E C A B L E 1 Press to display the Start menu. 2 In Windows XP, type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to Settings, and then click Control Panel...
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... recognizing the drive. Shut down the computer (see page 20), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on the Windows desktop. In Windows XP, click the Start button, and then click My Computer. TE S T T H E D R I V E W I T H A N O T H E R F L O P P Y D I C T S - Keyboard Problems RE C O N N E C T T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - Insert...save a file to check for your antivirus software to a floppy disk E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - See page 47. In Windows 2000, doubleclick the My Computer icon on the START HERE sheet for and remove viruses.
... recognizing the drive. Shut down the computer (see page 20), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on the Windows desktop. In Windows XP, click the Start button, and then click My Computer. TE S T T H E D R I V E W I T H A N O T H E R F L O P P Y D I C T S - Keyboard Problems RE C O N N E C T T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - Insert...save a file to check for your antivirus software to a floppy disk E N S U R E T H A T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - See page 47. In Windows 2000, doubleclick the My Computer icon on the START HERE sheet for and remove viruses.