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... If the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating System 53 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP...
... If the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Restoring Your Operating System 53 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP...
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...Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver, if necessary. Your printer may arrive in the computer box. The USB connectors only fit into the ports when correctly oriented. Setting Up...devices while the computer is compatible with your computer 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 ...
...Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver, if necessary. Your printer may arrive in the computer box. The USB connectors only fit into the ports when correctly oriented. Setting Up...devices while the computer is compatible with your computer 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 ...
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... - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that your computer is successfully communicating with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program...
... - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that your computer is successfully communicating with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program...
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..., reconnect the mouse cable as shown in the Product Information Guide. TE S T T H E M O U S E - R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Solving Problems 39 C L E A N T H E M O U S E - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 54. Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and try using the mouse. CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control... you begin any of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 65. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Mouse" on page 111.
..., reconnect the mouse cable as shown in the Product Information Guide. TE S T T H E M O U S E - R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Solving Problems 39 C L E A N T H E M O U S E - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 54. Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and try using the mouse. CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control... you begin any of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 65. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Mouse" on page 111.
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R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - A D J U S T T H E W I G H T S - If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the graphics cable is connected as a lamp. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on the setup diagram for your computer. • If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the ...
R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - A D J U S T T H E W I G H T S - If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the graphics cable is connected as a lamp. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on the setup diagram for your computer. • If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the ...
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...; Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. 52 Advanced Troubleshooting Drivers What Is a Driver? The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for more information. Dell ships your computer. Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 Close... installation or configuration is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your hardware configuration for running the test. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Displays error conditions ...
...; Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. 52 Advanced Troubleshooting Drivers What Is a Driver? The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for more information. Dell ships your computer. Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 Close... installation or configuration is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with your hardware configuration for running the test. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Displays error conditions ...
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... from other sources, your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with...
... from other sources, your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with...
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... you received the computer. 54 Advanced Troubleshooting Restoring Your Operating System You can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click ...operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your computer.
... you received the computer. 54 Advanced Troubleshooting Restoring Your Operating System You can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files to your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click ...operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your computer.
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...the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you install a device driver, use System Restore. System Restore does not monitor your data files. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that... Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you set your Dell™ computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click...
...the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you install a device driver, use System Restore. System Restore does not monitor your data files. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that... Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you set your Dell™ computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click...
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... undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . NOTICE: If you do not press in time, let the computer finish ... files added since you do not want to proceed with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click ...
... undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . NOTICE: If you do not press in time, let the computer finish ... files added since you do not want to proceed with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click ...
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Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for the card from your computer's electronic components. Removing and Installing Parts 69 If you are removing but not ... the Product Information Guide. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 72. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Two PCI card slots • One PCI Express x1 card slot PCI card PCI Express x1 card PCI...
Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for the card from your computer's electronic components. Removing and Installing Parts 69 If you are removing but not ... the Product Information Guide. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 72. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for PCI and PCI Express cards: • Two PCI card slots • One PCI Express x1 card slot PCI card PCI Express x1 card PCI...
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...not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the card retention door from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 9 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. 8 Close the card retention door by snapping it into place to secure the cards. 72 ...and then turn them on the back panel. 12 If you installed an add-in connectors on . 11 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 114). See the documentation for the card for the card as described in the empty card-slot opening. b Connect external audio devices to...
...not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the card retention door from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 9 Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. 8 Close the card retention door by snapping it into place to secure the cards. 72 ...and then turn them on the back panel. 12 If you installed an add-in connectors on . 11 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 114). See the documentation for the card for the card as described in the empty card-slot opening. b Connect external audio devices to...
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... plug it into the computer. 5 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 6 Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
... plug it into the computer. 5 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 6 Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
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... and any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to be a Class B digital device. 112 Appendix If all thirdparty ...software and peripherals is considered to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of...
... and any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to be a Class B digital device. 112 Appendix If all thirdparty ...software and peripherals is considered to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of...
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...Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 warranty, 9 drive panel, 60, 73 removing, 74 replacing, 76 drive-panel insert removing, 75 replacing, 75 drivers about, 51 identifying, 52 drives, 76 hard drive, 79 installing CD/DVD, 92 installing floppy, 85 installing hard drive, 81 problems, 31 removing CD... floppy drive installing, 85 removing, 83 H hard drive activity light, 60 installing, 81 installing second, 82 problems, 33 removing, 80 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 headphone connector, 60 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 11 hibernate mode,...
...Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 warranty, 9 drive panel, 60, 73 removing, 74 replacing, 76 drive-panel insert removing, 75 replacing, 75 drivers about, 51 identifying, 52 drives, 76 hard drive, 79 installing CD/DVD, 92 installing floppy, 85 installing hard drive, 81 problems, 31 removing CD... floppy drive installing, 85 removing, 83 H hard drive activity light, 60 installing, 81 installing second, 82 problems, 33 removing, 80 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 headphone connector, 60 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 11 hibernate mode,...
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...setup about, 103 entering, 103 options, 104 screens, 103 T technical support policy, 112 transferring information to a new computer, 30 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 troubleshooting (continued) restore to previous state, 53-54 ...V vents, 60 front panel, 60 VGA connector, 62 video connector, 62 volume adjusting, 43 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 30 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 30 Network Setup Wizard,...
...setup about, 103 entering, 103 options, 104 screens, 103 T technical support policy, 112 transferring information to a new computer, 30 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 troubleshooting (continued) restore to previous state, 53-54 ...V vents, 60 front panel, 60 VGA connector, 62 video connector, 62 volume adjusting, 43 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 30 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 30 Network Setup Wizard,...
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Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for that card. Follow the procedures in the next section. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your ..., gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from your computer's electronic components. Cards CAUTION: Before you are replacing a card, uninstall the current driver for PCI and PCI Express cards: l Two PCI card slots l One PCI Express x1 card slot 1 PCI card 1 PCI Express x1 card 2 PCI Express x1...
Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for that card. Follow the procedures in the next section. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your ..., gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from your computer's electronic components. Cards CAUTION: Before you are replacing a card, uninstall the current driver for PCI and PCI Express cards: l Two PCI card slots l One PCI Express x1 card slot 1 PCI card 1 PCI Express x1 card 2 PCI Express x1...
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... computer. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug the cable into the computer. 10. Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. See the documentation for the card for the card as described in network adapter and want to...
... computer. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug the cable into the computer. 10. Connect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. See the documentation for the card for the card as described in network adapter and want to...
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... you removed an add-in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from its side hinges. 4. Uninstall the driver for the card that you begin any of the computer until the drive panel snaps open. b. Removing the Drive-Panel Insert Connect external audio devices...
... you removed an add-in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from its side hinges. 4. Uninstall the driver for the card that you begin any of the computer until the drive panel snaps open. b. Removing the Drive-Panel Insert Connect external audio devices...