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... 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 Operating State 61 Undoing the...
... 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 Operating State 61 Undoing the...
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... read the disk. You might have too many programs open the program that you want to fit on your keyboard or moving your computer to restore computer resources. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I S N O T R E A D Y - If your computer locks up and you are unable to get... If so, try again. Then press the power button again to a blank disk or using a larger-capacity disk. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Close all windows and open . Insert a floppy disk into the drive and try running ...
... read the disk. You might have too many programs open the program that you want to fit on your keyboard or moving your computer to restore computer resources. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I S N O T R E A D Y - If your computer locks up and you are unable to get... If so, try again. Then press the power button again to a blank disk or using a larger-capacity disk. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Close all windows and open . Insert a floppy disk into the drive and try running ...
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... poor picture quality. See the monitor documentation for Screen resolution and Color quality. Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause the screen image to appear "shaky." Restore the original resolution and refresh rate settings. To access help file for interference. If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is difficult...
... poor picture quality. See the monitor documentation for Screen resolution and Color quality. Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause the screen image to appear "shaky." Restore the original resolution and refresh rate settings. To access help file for interference. If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is difficult...
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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
Dell Dimension 2350 Owner's Manual
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...starts, follow the prompts on 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. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page 61) to return... your computer to step 2. If this is your first time to use System Restore (see page 61) does not resolve the problem, then ...
...starts, follow the prompts on 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. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page 61) to return... your computer to step 2. If this is your first time to use System Restore (see page 61) does not resolve the problem, then ...
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...174; XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you restore the computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. The drivers that are used by your computer. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTICE...and close all open files and close 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 reinstall and follow the instructions on your operating system. Advanced Troubleshooting...
...174; XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you restore the computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. The drivers that are used by your computer. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTICE...and close all open files and close 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 reinstall and follow the instructions on your operating system. Advanced Troubleshooting...
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... computer restarts, click OK. Enabling System Restore If you want to restore your computer. The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Click the Start button, point... to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next...
... computer restarts, click OK. Enabling System Restore If you want to restore your computer. The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Click the Start button, point... to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next...
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...arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Properties window reports the cards or devices that Turn off System Restore is detected but incorrectly configured. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not ...detected during the operating system setup or is unchecked. Advanced Troubleshooting 63 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that share the device's IRQ. 6 Resolve conflicts by a yellow exclamation point (!) beside the conflicting device or a red X...
...arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Properties window reports the cards or devices that Turn off System Restore is detected but incorrectly configured. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not ...detected during the operating system setup or is unchecked. Advanced Troubleshooting 63 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that share the device's IRQ. 6 Resolve conflicts by a yellow exclamation point (!) beside the conflicting device or a red X...
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...can take 1 to 2 hours to return your hard drive. See the documentation that might run after the DELL™ logo appears. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with a newly installed driver, use System Restore (see page 30) and restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after you insert the CD. 3 Shut ...any virus protection software installed on your operating system to the operating state it was in before you need to do so by a Dell technical support representative. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see the Windows ...
...can take 1 to 2 hours to return your hard drive. See the documentation that might run after the DELL™ logo appears. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with a newly installed driver, use System Restore (see page 30) and restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after you insert the CD. 3 Shut ...any virus protection software installed on your operating system to the operating state it was in before you need to do so by a Dell technical support representative. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see the Windows ...
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... computer, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 13 Remove the computer cover (see page 30). The battery can restore the correct settings when your computer, shut down the computer (see page 71). 14 Remove the password jumper. A coin-cell battery maintains computer...safety instructions on your perform step 7. 2 Open the computer cover (see page 71). 3 Locate the battery socket (see page 90). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 If you are prompted to press to continue, press . Replace the 3V CR2032 battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended ...
... computer, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 13 Remove the computer cover (see page 30). The battery can restore the correct settings when your computer, shut down the computer (see page 71). 14 Remove the password jumper. A coin-cell battery maintains computer...safety instructions on your perform step 7. 2 Open the computer cover (see page 71). 3 Locate the battery socket (see page 90). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 If you are prompted to press to continue, press . Replace the 3V CR2032 battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended ...
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...outlets, and turn them on. 7 Access the system setup program (see page 14). Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Additional technical support options may be available for restoration of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as ...shipped from Dell, as well as a plastic screwdriver. 4 Remove the battery by carefully prying it...
...outlets, and turn them on. 7 Access the system setup program (see page 14). Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Additional technical support options may be available for restoration of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as ...shipped from Dell, as well as a plastic screwdriver. 4 Remove the battery by carefully prying it...
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..., 40 incompatibility, 63 reinstalling software, 59 sound adjusting volume, 48 fixing problems, 48 speaker adjusting volume, 48 fixing problems, 48 System Restore, 61 system setup program, 95 T technical assistance telephone numbers and addresses, 100 warranty repair or credit, 118 Tell 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...
..., 40 incompatibility, 63 reinstalling software, 59 sound adjusting volume, 48 fixing problems, 48 speaker adjusting volume, 48 fixing problems, 48 System Restore, 61 system setup program, 95 T technical assistance telephone numbers and addresses, 100 warranty repair or credit, 118 Tell 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...
User Guide
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... computer is connected to a known working memory of the lights identify the problem. 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 To help you troubleshoot a problem...
... computer is connected to a known working memory of the lights identify the problem. 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 To help you troubleshoot a problem...
User Guide
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... window, right-click the device for the new hardware might not be displayed by your operating system. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using System Restore. When the ResourceCD installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. HINT: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for...Click a calendar date 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. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the ResourceCD, go...
... window, right-click the device for the new hardware might not be displayed by your operating system. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using System Restore. When the ResourceCD installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. HINT: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for...Click a calendar date 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. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the ResourceCD, go...
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...need to replace the device driver with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and close all open programs. Do not alter, open, or ...was in the Search field and click the arrow to All Programs® Accessories® System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2. Click the System Restore tab. 5. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either repeat the steps using a different...
...need to replace the device driver with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and close all open programs. Do not alter, open, or ...was in the Search field and click the arrow to All Programs® Accessories® System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2. Click the System Restore tab. 5. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Windows XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either repeat the steps using a different...
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... cover. 5. Remove the power supply from the drives and system board. 8. Reconnect the DC power cables to the back of the computer. The battery can restore the correct settings when you have to the manufacturer's instructions. 1. Replace the four screws that you can last several years. Replace the 3-V CR2032 battery only...
... cover. 5. Remove the power supply from the drives and system board. 8. Reconnect the DC power cables to the back of the computer. The battery can restore the correct settings when you have to the manufacturer's instructions. 1. Replace the four screws that you can last several years. Replace the 3-V CR2032 battery only...
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... cover on the system board and pry the battery out of its socket with the side labeled "+" facing up. 9. Access the system setup program and restore the settings you pry the battery loose, be sure to ground the system board. Ensure that all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then...
... cover on the system board and pry the battery out of its socket with the side labeled "+" facing up. 9. Access the system setup program and restore the settings you pry the battery loose, be sure to ground the system board. Ensure that all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then...
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... hold the power button for assistance. A program stops responding End the program - Then adjust the dial-up and you want to restore computer resources. Contact your Internet service provider - Check for your computer to use these characters in filenames. Not enough memory or resources... the program: 1. In some programs and try running the program that the modem is too large to perform an operating system shutdown. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in it . 4. Connect the modem directly to restart your modem. 6. If you are connected to highlight it . 6. Use a...
... hold the power button for assistance. A program stops responding End the program - Then adjust the dial-up and you want to restore computer resources. Contact your Internet service provider - Check for your computer to use these characters in filenames. Not enough memory or resources... the program: 1. In some programs and try running the program that the modem is too large to perform an operating system shutdown. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in it . 4. Connect the modem directly to restart your modem. 6. If you are connected to highlight it . 6. Use a...
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...the monitor to check for interference. Adjust the Windows® display settings - 1. Try different settings for this CD-ROM device box. Restore the recommended settings - 3. Uncheck the Enable digital CD audio for Screen resolution and Color quality. Check the monitor power light - Swap... instructions. If another monitor is available, connect it with another monitor - If your CD drive. 5. Click Appearance and Themes. 3. Restore the original resolution and refresh rate settings. Test the video extension cable (if used) - If the screen is defective. Video and Monitor...
...the monitor to check for interference. Adjust the Windows® display settings - 1. Try different settings for this CD-ROM device box. Restore the recommended settings - 3. Uncheck the Enable digital CD audio for Screen resolution and Color quality. Check the monitor power light - Swap... instructions. If another monitor is available, connect it with another monitor - If your CD drive. 5. Click Appearance and Themes. 3. Restore the original resolution and refresh rate settings. Test the video extension cable (if used) - If the screen is defective. Video and Monitor...
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... (default). Boot Screen Option Quiet Boot Quick Boot 1st Boot Device through 4th Boot Device Function Enabled (default) displays the DELL logo during POST. Disabled displays the normal POST messages. Wake-Up by Alarm mode. Settings are connected to Enabled, this option ...be set to the computer are S3 (default) and S1. A/C Power Recovery Determines what state the computer enters when AC power is restored; Option Function ACPI Suspend Type Determines the ACPI suspend type. Options are listed as follows: l Last State Computer returns to Disabled ...
... (default). Boot Screen Option Quiet Boot Quick Boot 1st Boot Device through 4th Boot Device Function Enabled (default) displays the DELL logo during POST. Disabled displays the normal POST messages. Wake-Up by Alarm mode. Settings are connected to Enabled, this option ...be set to the computer are S3 (default) and S1. A/C Power Recovery Determines what state the computer enters when AC power is restored; Option Function ACPI Suspend Type Determines the ACPI suspend type. Options are listed as follows: l Last State Computer returns to Disabled ...