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...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 ... 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 Windows License Label Located on your computer (see page 68).
...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 ... 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 Windows License Label Located on your computer (see page 68).
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... then turn on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the...
... then turn on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the...
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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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... of specialized commands that only its own set of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you may need to update the driver. A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that controls a device...
... of specialized commands that only its own set of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you may need to update the driver. A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that controls a device...
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...the operating state that existed before you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer after you see page 61) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD: 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD into the ...drive. 60 Advanced Troubleshooting Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your first time ...
...the operating state that existed before you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer after you see page 61) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD: 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD into the ...drive. 60 Advanced Troubleshooting Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your first time ...
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...(without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in your system window. 6 Click the driver that are used by your operating system. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. System Restore does ...restore the computer to reinstall and follow the instructions on using System Restore. See Windows Help for hardware that is detecting hardware in your computer. If that came with the device. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start ...
...(without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in your system window. 6 Click the driver that are used by your operating system. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. System Restore does ...restore the computer to reinstall and follow the instructions on using System Restore. See Windows Help for hardware that is detecting hardware in your computer. If that came with the device. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start ...
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... installed on your hard drive. Therefore, 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 are listed. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore...
... installed on your hard drive. Therefore, 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 are listed. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 If you are unsure of your settings, accept the default selections. If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, you can enter up to five users. 4 Click Next. 5 Click Finish to register with the software for instructions. 3 ... the Who will use this computer connect to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 2 When the How will this computer? Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 60). 2 Reinstall your network configuration, such as the domain name or workgroup name. Completing the Operating System Setup...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 If you are unsure of your settings, accept the default selections. If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, you can enter up to five users. 4 Click Next. 5 Click Finish to register with the software for instructions. 3 ... the Who will use this computer connect to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 2 When the How will this computer? Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 60). 2 Reinstall your network configuration, such as the domain name or workgroup name. Completing the Operating System Setup...
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... 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... 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...23 Network Setup Wizard, 23 O office network, 23 Operating System CD, 16 operating system reinstallation Windows XP, 64 P password clearing system setup, 97 power fixing problems, 45 turning off, 30 printer...
... 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... 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...23 Network Setup Wizard, 23 O office network, 23 Operating System CD, 16 operating system reinstallation Windows XP, 64 P password clearing system setup, 97 power fixing problems, 45 turning off, 30 printer...
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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..., 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...
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..., 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...
User Guide
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.... Memory modules are compatible with four lights on obtaining technical assistance. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual. l Verify that the memory modules that the computer is on obtaining technical assistance... off . 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...
.... Memory modules are compatible with four lights on obtaining technical assistance. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual. l Verify that the memory modules that the computer is on obtaining technical assistance... off . 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...
User Guide
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... select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are having. 2. l You reinstall your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for the selected device. In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System. 4. If an exclamation point is encountered during a test, a message displaying the error code... and click Control Panel. See "Contacting Dell" in the left pane of tracing the problem quickly. A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that only its own set of devices. In the Device Manager window, scroll down the error code and problem...
... select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are having. 2. l You reinstall your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for the selected device. In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System. 4. If an exclamation point is encountered during a test, a message displaying the error code... and click Control Panel. See "Contacting Dell" in the left pane of tracing the problem quickly. A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that only its own set of devices. In the Device Manager window, scroll down the error code and problem...
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... or recover them. All calendar dates with the device. Creating a Restore Point 1. If that driver is your data files. NOTICE: Before you prefer. In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using System Restore. If you to an earlier operating state, save and close...
... or recover them. All calendar dates with the device. Creating a Restore Point 1. If that driver is your data files. NOTICE: Before you prefer. In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using System Restore. If you to an earlier operating state, save and close...
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...If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to resolve a hardware conflict on a computer running Windows XP: ... to return your operating system to display the Properties window. 5. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to replace the device driver with the other devices. The Restoration Complete screen appears...
...If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to resolve a hardware conflict on a computer running Windows XP: ... to return your operating system to display the Properties window. 5. Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to replace the device driver with the other devices. The Restoration Complete screen appears...
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...7. HINT: The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of Windows XP, press to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Do not press any key when this message appears. 1. If you see ...message appears. 1. Preparing to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 2. Shut down the computer and try again. 5. Starting Windows XP Setup 1. When the Ready to do so by a Dell technical support representative. Exit any key to accept the license agreement. 3. message appears, click Skip. 3. Therefore, do not...
...7. HINT: The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of Windows XP, press to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Do not press any key when this message appears. 1. If you see ...message appears. 1. Preparing to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 2. Shut down the computer and try again. 5. Starting Windows XP Setup 1. When the Ready to do so by a Dell technical support representative. Exit any key to accept the license agreement. 3. message appears, click Skip. 3. Therefore, do not...
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...printer l How to troubleshoot and solve problems l How to add parts l How to contact Dell You can use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. drivers, patches, and software updates l Reference - hints, tips, and online courses l Customer ... to access documentation or reinstall drivers Owner's Manual l Express Service Code and Service Tag Number l Microsoft® Windows® License Label Express Service Code and Product Key l How to Contents Page Documentation Dell™ Dimension™ 2350 Series Finding Information for Your Computer...
...printer l How to troubleshoot and solve problems l How to add parts l How to contact Dell You can use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. drivers, patches, and software updates l Reference - hints, tips, and online courses l Customer ... to access documentation or reinstall drivers Owner's Manual l Express Service Code and Service Tag Number l Microsoft® Windows® License Label Express Service Code and Product Key l How to Contents Page Documentation Dell™ Dimension™ 2350 Series Finding Information for Your Computer...
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...and then click User's guides. 3. Click Tell Me How. Right-click the following links: Dell Dimension 2350 Owner's Manual (.pdf) (1.16 MB) - Click the Start button, and then click Help and...the arrow icon. 3. Follow the instructions shown on adding upgrades, performing basic troubleshooting procedures, and reinstalling drivers. To save the file to freeze. Setup diagram (.pdf) (848 KB) - l How to...format (PDF) file and save PDF files (files with an extension of your computer l The Windows desktop, where you can change your wallpaper and screen saver, create shortcuts, and position icons l...
...and then click User's guides. 3. Click Tell Me How. Right-click the following links: Dell Dimension 2350 Owner's Manual (.pdf) (1.16 MB) - Click the Start button, and then click Help and...the arrow icon. 3. Follow the instructions shown on adding upgrades, performing basic troubleshooting procedures, and reinstalling drivers. To save the file to freeze. Setup diagram (.pdf) (848 KB) - l How to...format (PDF) file and save PDF files (files with an extension of your computer l The Windows desktop, where you can change your wallpaper and screen saver, create shortcuts, and position icons l...
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...cable connections - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows® volume setting. See the speaker documentation for this CD-ROM device box. See "Reinstalling Drivers." Ensure that the sound is operating in digital mode. Ensure that the volume is turned... up and that the headphone cable is not muted. Scanner Problems HINT: Dell does not cover the scanner's warranty. See the ...
...cable connections - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows® volume setting. See the speaker documentation for this CD-ROM device box. See "Reinstalling Drivers." Ensure that the sound is operating in digital mode. Ensure that the volume is turned... up and that the headphone cable is not muted. Scanner Problems HINT: Dell does not cover the scanner's warranty. See the ...