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... is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 51 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 54 Dell Diagnostics 56 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 56 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 56 Drivers 59 What Is a Driver 59 Identifying Drivers 59 Reinstalling Drivers 60 Using System Restore 61 Creating a Restore Point 61 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier...
... is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 51 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 54 Dell Diagnostics 56 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 56 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 56 Drivers 59 What Is a Driver 59 Identifying Drivers 59 Reinstalling Drivers 60 Using System Restore 61 Creating a Restore Point 61 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier...
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...Yo ur Comput er 15 Finding Information for Your Computer What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation Find it Here ResourceCD You can use this CD to access documentation ...to set up a printer Owner's Manual • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to add parts • How to contact Dell • Warranty information • Express Service Code and Service Tag Number • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Express Service Code and ...
...Yo ur Comput er 15 Finding Information for Your Computer What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation Find it Here ResourceCD You can use this CD to access documentation ...to set up a printer Owner's Manual • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to add parts • How to contact Dell • Warranty information • Express Service Code and Service Tag Number • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Express Service Code and ...
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online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers • How to technical service and support The Dell Support website provides several ... Find it Here Operating System CD If you reinstall your operating system, use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer (see page 60). • Latest drivers for my computer Dell Support website • Answers to set up my computer Setup diagram 16 F i n d i n g I n...
online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers • How to technical service and support The Dell Support website provides several ... Find it Here Operating System CD If you reinstall your operating system, use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer (see page 60). • Latest drivers for my computer Dell Support website • Answers to set up my computer Setup diagram 16 F i n d i n g I n...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. ... operating system setup, if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came 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 technical assistance...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the connector on the computer and tighten the two screws. ... operating system setup, if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came 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 technical assistance...
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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. See the documentation that came with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the ... clips (2) notches (2) 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. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer. The USB connectors fit only one...
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. See the documentation that came with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the ... clips (2) notches (2) 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. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer. The USB connectors fit only one...
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3 SECTION 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights Dell Diagnostics Drivers Using System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
3 SECTION 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights Dell Diagnostics Drivers Using System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
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...If you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Advanced Troubleshooting 59 Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that only its driver recognizes. If an exclamation point is ...your problem and if necessary, to identify whether the driver is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with a [!]) on the device icon. Drivers What Is a Driver? All devices require a driver program. Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. ...
...If you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Advanced Troubleshooting 59 Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that only its driver recognizes. If an exclamation point is ...your problem and if necessary, to identify whether the driver is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with a [!]) on the device icon. Drivers What Is a Driver? All devices require a driver program. Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. ...
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... the previously installed version. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website 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 you installed the new driver. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page...
... the previously installed version. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website 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 you installed the new driver. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page...
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5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that are used by the ResourceCD. Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you install a device driver, use System Restore. To access Windows Help, see the documentation that is ...all open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 60) to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you to return your operating system. If that came on...
5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that are used by the ResourceCD. Using System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you install a device driver, use System Restore. To access Windows Help, see the documentation that is ...all open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see page 60) to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you to return your operating system. If that came on...
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... is complete, you need to do so by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to replace the device driver with a newly installed driver, use System Restore (see page 61) to return your...system to correct a problem with the previously installed version. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. Preparing to boot from...
... is complete, you need to do so by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for instructions. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to replace the device driver with a newly installed driver, use System Restore (see page 61) to return your...system to correct a problem with the previously installed version. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with the software for reinstalling Windows XP. Preparing to boot from...
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...Skip. 3 When the Ready to provide further network information regarding your settings, accept the default selections. Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 60). 2 Reinstall your other software programs. See the documentation that came with Microsoft? screen appears...Finish to the Internet? Windows XP installs the operating system components, configures the computer, and then restarts the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 If you are unsure of your network configuration, such as the domain name or workgroup name. screen appears,...
...Skip. 3 When the Ready to provide further network information regarding your settings, accept the default selections. Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 60). 2 Reinstall your other software programs. See the documentation that came with Microsoft? screen appears...Finish to the Internet? Windows XP installs the operating system components, configures the computer, and then restarts the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 If you are unsure of your network configuration, such as the domain name or workgroup name. screen appears,...
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... bracket caught outside of slot 9 Secure the filler bracket onto the end of the card with the screw you removed in step 7. 10 Connect any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. Adding Pa rts 77 NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can cause...
... bracket caught outside of slot 9 Secure the filler bracket onto the end of the card with the screw you removed in step 7. 10 Connect any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. Adding Pa rts 77 NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can cause...
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...To avoid damage to the system board while you pry the battery loose, be available for restoration of the computer and all Dell-installed hardware. battery socket battery 5 Insert the new battery into the socket with a blunt, nonconducting object such as the verification... functionality of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is available at support.dell.com. In addition to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as a plastic screwdriver. Appendix 99 4...
...To avoid damage to the system board while you pry the battery loose, be available for restoration of the computer and all Dell-installed hardware. battery socket battery 5 Insert the new battery into the socket with a blunt, nonconducting object such as the verification... functionality of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is available at support.dell.com. In addition to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as a plastic screwdriver. Appendix 99 4...
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..., 63 contact numbers, 100 copying CDs general information, 26 helpful tips, 28 how to copy a CD, 29 D Dell Diagnostics, 56 Dell support policy, 99 Dell Support website, 16 Device Driver Rollback, 60 diagnostic lights, 54 diagnostics, Dell, 15, 56 display. See monitor documentation device, 15 finding, 15 finding information, 15 help file, 17 online, 16...
..., 63 contact numbers, 100 copying CDs general information, 26 helpful tips, 28 how to copy a CD, 29 D Dell Diagnostics, 56 Dell support policy, 99 Dell Support website, 16 Device Driver Rollback, 60 diagnostic lights, 54 diagnostics, Dell, 15, 56 display. See monitor documentation device, 15 finding, 15 finding information, 15 help file, 17 online, 16...
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134 I n d e x F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 22 finding information, 15 finding solutions, 32 fixing problems battery, 34 Dell Diagnostics, 56 drive, 35 e-mail, 37 error messages, 39 general, 40 Internet connection, 37 keyboard, 43 modem, 37 mouse, 44 network, 45 power, 45 ...47 sound and speakers, 48 start-up error messages, 39 video and monitor, 50 floppy drive fixing problems, 35 H hard drive fixing problems, 37 hardware drivers, 59 fixing problems, 42 incompatibility, 63 Hardware Troubleshooter, 63 headphones no sound, 49 Help and Support Center, 17 help file accessing, 17, 34 home ...
134 I n d e x F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 22 finding information, 15 finding solutions, 32 fixing problems battery, 34 Dell Diagnostics, 56 drive, 35 e-mail, 37 error messages, 39 general, 40 Internet connection, 37 keyboard, 43 modem, 37 mouse, 44 network, 45 power, 45 ...47 sound and speakers, 48 start-up error messages, 39 video and monitor, 50 floppy drive fixing problems, 35 H hard drive fixing problems, 37 hardware drivers, 59 fixing problems, 42 incompatibility, 63 Hardware Troubleshooter, 63 headphones no sound, 49 Help and Support Center, 17 help file accessing, 17, 34 home ...
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R regulatory notices, 118 reinstalling drivers, 59 Windows XP, 64 ResourceCD, 59-60 Dell Diagnostics, 56 returning items, 118 S safety instructions, 9 scanner fixing problems, 47 screen. See monitor service tag number, 15 settings system setup program, 95... Me How help file accessing, 17, 34 transferring information to a new computer, 22 troubleshooting, 32 advanced, 53 conflicts, 63 Dell Diagnostics, 56 Device Driver Rollback, 60 diagnostic lights, 54 drivers, 59 Hardware Troubleshooter, 63 Help and Support Center, 17 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 System Restore, 61 turning off the computer, 30...
R regulatory notices, 118 reinstalling drivers, 59 Windows XP, 64 ResourceCD, 59-60 Dell Diagnostics, 56 returning items, 118 S safety instructions, 9 scanner fixing problems, 47 screen. See monitor service tag number, 15 settings system setup program, 95... Me How help file accessing, 17, 34 transferring information to a new computer, 22 troubleshooting, 32 advanced, 53 conflicts, 63 Dell Diagnostics, 56 Device Driver Rollback, 60 diagnostic lights, 54 drivers, 59 Hardware Troubleshooter, 63 Help and Support Center, 17 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 System Restore, 61 turning off the computer, 30...
User Guide
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Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 2350 Series Diagnostic Codes Beep Codes System Messages Dell Diagnostics Drivers Using System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Diagnostic Codes .... l If you are installing are compatible with four lights on obtaining technical assistance. l If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. The video controller failed to a different connector and restart the computer...
Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 2350 Series Diagnostic Codes Beep Codes System Messages Dell Diagnostics Drivers Using System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Diagnostic Codes .... l If you are installing are compatible with four lights on obtaining technical assistance. l If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical assistance. The video controller failed to a different connector and restart the computer...
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... Displays the results of the problem you to select a test based on obtaining technical assistance. 3. A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use Device Driver Rollback: 1. l You reinstall your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for more and requires you experience a problem with the previously installed version. Click the Start button...
... Displays the results of the problem you to select a test based on obtaining technical assistance. 3. A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use Device Driver Rollback: 1. l You reinstall your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for more and requires you experience a problem with the previously installed version. Click the Start button...
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...the Performance and Maintenance window, click System. 4. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback to an earlier time is selected and click Next. 3. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using System Restore. When the InstallShield Wizard Complete ...without affecting data files) if changes to reinstall and follow the prompts on using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD: 1. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that Restore my ...
...the Performance and Maintenance window, click System. 4. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Device Driver Rollback to an earlier time is selected and click Next. 3. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using System Restore. When the InstallShield Wizard Complete ...without affecting data files) if changes to reinstall and follow the prompts on using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD: 1. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that Restore my ...
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... disabled. 5. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search Results list. 4. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. After the computer restarts, click OK. Resolving Software and...System. 4. Click the System Restore tab. 5. If an IRQ conflict exists, the Device status area in before you installed the new device driver. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to All Programs® Accessories® System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2. Ensure...
... disabled. 5. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search Results list. 4. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. After the computer restarts, click OK. Resolving Software and...System. 4. Click the System Restore tab. 5. If an IRQ conflict exists, the Device status area in before you installed the new device driver. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to All Programs® Accessories® System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2. Ensure...