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..., the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - online discussion with other users and technical support • Documentation for my computer • Customer Forum - drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find it Here Operating...
..., the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - online discussion with other users and technical support • Documentation for my computer • Customer Forum - drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find it Here Operating...
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... updated drivers • Connect the printer to the computer • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge • Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance Printer Cable Your printer connects to the computer. See the documentation that it is compatible with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. www.dell.com | support.dell...
... updated drivers • Connect the printer to the computer • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge • Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance Printer Cable Your printer connects to the computer. See the documentation that it is compatible with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. www.dell.com | support.dell...
Dell Dimension 2350 Owner's Manual
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...dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your first time to use the ResourceCD, go to step 5. 2 When the ResourceCD installation program starts, follow the prompts on your computer to the operating state that existed before you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver...installed the new driver. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page 61) to restart the computer. 4 When you install drivers obtained from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD: 1 With...
...dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your first time to use the ResourceCD, go to step 5. 2 When the ResourceCD installation program starts, follow the prompts on your computer to the operating state that existed before you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver...installed the new driver. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page 61) to restart the computer. 4 When you install drivers obtained from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD: 1 With...
Dell Dimension 2350 Owner's Manual
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... be displayed by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your operating system. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using ... NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. Advanced Troubleshooting 61 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for hardware that the ResourceCD is complete. System Restore does not monitor your data files.
... be displayed by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your operating system. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using ... NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. Advanced Troubleshooting 61 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for hardware that the ResourceCD is complete. System Restore does not monitor your data files.
Dell Dimension 2350 Owner's Manual
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...message appears on the screen, press any virus protection software installed on your computer before you are listed. Therefore, do so by a Dell technical support representative. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you insert the CD. 3 Shut down (see the Windows desktop, and ... the order in before you need to do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Reinstall If you installed the new device...
...message appears on the screen, press any virus protection software installed on your computer before you are listed. Therefore, do so by a Dell technical support representative. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you insert the CD. 3 Shut down (see the Windows desktop, and ... the order in before you need to do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP Before You Reinstall If you installed the new device...
Dell Dimension 2350 Owner's Manual
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...5 Click Finish to complete the setup and remove the CD from the CD. See the documentation that came with Microsoft? Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 60). 2 Reinstall your other software programs. See the documentation that came with the software for instructions. 66 Advanced... information regarding your settings, accept the default selections. screen appears, click No, not at this time and click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 If you are unsure of your network configuration, such as the domain name or workgroup name.
...5 Click Finish to complete the setup and remove the CD from the CD. See the documentation that came with Microsoft? Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 60). 2 Reinstall your other software programs. See the documentation that came with the software for instructions. 66 Advanced... information regarding your settings, accept the default selections. screen appears, click No, not at this time and click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 If you are unsure of your network configuration, such as the domain name or workgroup name.
Dell Dimension 2350 Owner's Manual
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..., and hardware drivers to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 7 Access the system setup program (see page 95) and restore the settings you recorded in the troubleshooting process and provides for purchase. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Additional technical support options may be sure to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is available at support.dell.com...
..., and hardware drivers to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 7 Access the system setup program (see page 95) and restore the settings you recorded in the troubleshooting process and provides for purchase. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Additional technical support options may be sure to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is available at support.dell.com...
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...device, 15 finding, 15 finding information, 15 help file, 17 online, 16 Owner's Manual, 15 ResourceCD, 15 setup diagram, 16 drivers definition, 59 reinstalling, 59 ResourceCD, 60 troubleshooting, 59 drives fixing problems, 35 DVD drive fixing problems, 36-37 E electrostatic discharge, ..., 71 replacing, 90 conflicts drivers, 59 resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 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...
...device, 15 finding, 15 finding information, 15 help file, 17 online, 16 Owner's Manual, 15 ResourceCD, 15 setup diagram, 16 drivers definition, 59 reinstalling, 59 ResourceCD, 60 troubleshooting, 59 drives fixing problems, 35 DVD drive fixing problems, 36-37 E electrostatic discharge, ..., 71 replacing, 90 conflicts drivers, 59 resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 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...
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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..., 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 network, 23 I Internet connecting, 25 fixing problems, ...
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..., 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 network, 23 I Internet connecting, 25 fixing problems, ...
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... 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 ...Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 60 Hardware Troubleshooter, 63 Help and Support Center, 17, 34 reinstalling, 64 scanner, 48 shutdown, 30 System Restore, 61 V video fixing problems, 50 volume adjusting,...
... 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 ...Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 60 Hardware Troubleshooter, 63 Help and Support Center, 17, 34 reinstalling, 64 scanner, 48 shutdown, 30 System Restore, 61 V video fixing problems, 50 volume adjusting,...
User Guide
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... faulty memory connector, remove all memory modules, reinstall one memory module (if the computer supports a single module), and then restart the computer. See "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for each card. l If you have identified a faulty ...see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities"). 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®...
... faulty memory connector, remove all memory modules, reinstall one memory module (if the computer supports a single module), and then restart the computer. See "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for each card. l If you have identified a faulty ...see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities"). 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®...
User Guide
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...Dell Diagnostics from other sources, your computer. Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its driver recognizes. Many drivers such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. In the System Properties screen, click the Hardware tab. 5. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your Owner's Manual for Dell... tests and displays it in the device list in your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for instructions on the symptom of specialized commands that controls a device such as the keyboard driver come with a [!]) on your Microsoft® Windows®...
...Dell Diagnostics from other sources, your computer. Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its driver recognizes. Many drivers such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. In the System Properties screen, click the Hardware tab. 5. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your Owner's Manual for Dell... tests and displays it in the device list in your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for instructions on the symptom of specialized commands that controls a device such as the keyboard driver come with a [!]) on your Microsoft® Windows®...
User Guide
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... time 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. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. Click the Start button, point to restart the ...computer. 4. Click a calendar date to which the new driver was in bold. 4. All calendar dates...
... time 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. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. Click the Start button, point to restart the ...computer. 4. Click a calendar date to which the new driver was in bold. 4. All calendar dates...
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... is not detected during the operating system setup or is complete. 1. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes ...3. In the Device Manager list, check for conflicts on my computer, and click Next. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you are indicated by reconfiguring the devices or removing the devices from the Device Manager....
... is not detected during the operating system setup or is complete. 1. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes ...3. In the Device Manager list, check for conflicts on my computer, and click Next. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you are indicated by reconfiguring the devices or removing the devices from the Device Manager....
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... multiple times. Click Typical in the Date and Time Settings window and click Next. 6. When the Welcome to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. screen appears, you reinstall Windows XP. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect...any key when this message appears. 1. When the How will use this computer connect to the Internet? Therefore, do so by a Dell technical support representative. Preparing to copy files and install the devices. Starting Windows XP Setup 1. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating...
... multiple times. Click Typical in the Date and Time Settings window and click Next. 6. When the Welcome to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. screen appears, you reinstall Windows XP. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect...any key when this message appears. 1. When the How will use this computer connect to the Internet? Therefore, do so by a Dell technical support representative. Preparing to copy files and install the devices. Starting Windows XP Setup 1. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating...
User Guide
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..., and repair information l Downloads - Operating System CD l Latest drivers for my computer l Answers to technical service and support questions l Online discussions with other users and technical support l Documentation for the devices that came with other Dell customers l Upgrades - Back to Contents Page Documentation Dell™ Dimension™ 2350 Series Finding Information for Your Computer Printed Documentation Online...
..., and repair information l Downloads - Operating System CD l Latest drivers for my computer l Answers to technical service and support questions l Online discussions with other users and technical support l Documentation for the devices that came with other Dell customers l Upgrades - Back to Contents Page Documentation Dell™ Dimension™ 2350 Series Finding Information for Your Computer Printed Documentation Online...
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..., and specify a location on adding upgrades, performing basic troubleshooting procedures, and reinstalling drivers. Provides information on the screen. Click User and system guides, and then click User's guides. 3. Right-click the following links: Dell Dimension 2350 Owner's Manual (.pdf) (1.16 MB) - l How to use my mouse ... save the file to search for my computer and devices Windows XP Help and Support Center 1. Right-click only the following link to the file: Dell Dimension 2350 Tell Me How (.chm) (579 KB). 2. Click File® Open and select the PDF file. Click Tell Me ...
..., and specify a location on adding upgrades, performing basic troubleshooting procedures, and reinstalling drivers. Provides information on the screen. Click User and system guides, and then click User's guides. 3. Right-click the following links: Dell Dimension 2350 Owner's Manual (.pdf) (1.16 MB) - l How to use my mouse ... save the file to search for my computer and devices Windows XP Help and Support Center 1. Right-click only the following link to the file: Dell Dimension 2350 Tell Me How (.chm) (579 KB). 2. Click File® Open and select the PDF file. Click Tell Me ...
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... shock, always unplug your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on the system board. Remove the computer cover. Connect any drivers required for the card as the metal at the back of the computer. 7. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable... Disconnect any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions provided in step 7. 10. Remove the screw from Dell is on the end of memory supported by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as described in the card documentation. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug...
... shock, always unplug your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on the system board. Remove the computer cover. Connect any drivers required for the card as the metal at the back of the computer. 7. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable... Disconnect any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions provided in step 7. 10. Remove the screw from Dell is on the end of memory supported by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as described in the card documentation. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug...