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Safety Instructions 9 When Using Your Computer 9 Ergonomic Computing Habits 10 When Working Inside Your Computer 12 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 13 1 Setting Up Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand 16 Connecting a Printer 18 Parallel Printer 18 USB Printer 20 Installing the Printer Driver 20 Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows XP only 21 Setting Up a Home and Office Network (Windows XP only 22 Turning Off the Computer 22 Windows XP 22 Windows 2000 22 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 26 Accessing Help Files 28 Power Problems 28 Contents 3
Safety Instructions 9 When Using Your Computer 9 Ergonomic Computing Habits 10 When Working Inside Your Computer 12 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 13 1 Setting Up Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand 16 Connecting a Printer 18 Parallel Printer 18 USB Printer 20 Installing the Printer Driver 20 Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows XP only 21 Setting Up a Home and Office Network (Windows XP only 22 Turning Off the Computer 22 Windows XP 22 Windows 2000 22 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 26 Accessing Help Files 28 Power Problems 28 Contents 3
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Internet Connection Problems 45 If you have a problem with your Internet connection 45 E-Mail Problems 46 Resolving Other Technical Problems 47 Reinstalling Drivers 47 Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 49 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 50 Windows XP 50 Windows 2000 51 Using System Restore 52 Creating a Restore Point 53 Restoring...
Internet Connection Problems 45 If you have a problem with your Internet connection 45 E-Mail Problems 46 Resolving Other Technical Problems 47 Reinstalling Drivers 47 Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 49 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 50 Windows XP 50 Windows 2000 51 Using System Restore 52 Creating a Restore Point 53 Restoring...
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Setting Up 19 Attach the cable to the parallel connector on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary (see "Installing the Printer Driver" on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches. 2 Attach the parallel printer cable to the parallel connector on page 20). screws (2) parallel connector on computer parallel printer cable parallel connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer and tighten the two screws.
Setting Up 19 Attach the cable to the parallel connector on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary (see "Installing the Printer Driver" on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches. 2 Attach the parallel printer cable to the parallel connector on page 20). screws (2) parallel connector on computer parallel printer cable parallel connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer and tighten the two screws.
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... you need to operate in bidirectional mode. USB connector USB printer cable USB connector on printer 20 Setting Up Installing the Printer Driver If you install the driver, access the system setup program (see page 78) and ensure that came with the printer. HINT: Your computer has two ... | support.dell.com HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on your screen. If your printer installation CD still does not run , click the Start button on the screen using the instructions that the parallel port is set to install a printer driver, insert the printer...
... you need to operate in bidirectional mode. USB connector USB printer cable USB connector on printer 20 Setting Up Installing the Printer Driver If you install the driver, access the system setup program (see page 78) and ensure that came with the printer. HINT: Your computer has two ... | support.dell.com HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on your screen. If your printer installation CD still does not run , click the Start button on the screen using the instructions that the parallel port is set to install a printer driver, insert the printer...
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... to another. HINT: The CD that you need to place in the Printers window, the printer is ready to use. To check if your printer driver is installed on a removable medium, such as e-mails, window sizes, toolbar settings, and Internet bookmarks, from a floppy disk created on the screen. If your CD...
... to another. HINT: The CD that you need to place in the Printers window, the printer is ready to use. To check if your printer driver is installed on a removable medium, such as e-mails, window sizes, toolbar settings, and Internet bookmarks, from a floppy disk created on the screen. If your CD...
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SECTION 2 Finding Solutions Accessing Help Files Power Problems Start-Up Error Messages Video and Monitor Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Modem Problems Mouse Problems Keyboard Problems Drive Problems Network Problems Microsoft® Windows® Error Messages General Program Problems Internet Connection Problems E-Mail Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Windows 2000 www.dell.com | support.dell.com
SECTION 2 Finding Solutions Accessing Help Files Power Problems Start-Up Error Messages Video and Monitor Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Modem Problems Mouse Problems Keyboard Problems Drive Problems Network Problems Microsoft® Windows® Error Messages General Program Problems Internet Connection Problems E-Mail Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Windows 2000 www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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...T E L E P H O N E J A C K - If you insert the telephone line connector. C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I V E R - www.dell.com | support.dell.com RE I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N E - HINT: Connect the modem to a digital telephone network. Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it ...or line splitter, then bypass them and connect the modem directly to a telephone. Listen for instructions. Reinstall the scanner driver. The modem does not operate while it to the telephone wall jack with the telephone line. See the scanner documentation ...
...T E L E P H O N E J A C K - If you insert the telephone line connector. C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I V E R - www.dell.com | support.dell.com RE I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N E - HINT: Connect the modem to a digital telephone network. Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it ...or line splitter, then bypass them and connect the modem directly to a telephone. Listen for instructions. Reinstall the scanner driver. The modem does not operate while it to the telephone wall jack with the telephone line. See the scanner documentation ...
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... 47 Contact your problem; If you cannot solve your computer: • Intel® Chip Set Update Utility Driver - NOTICE: The Dell support website, http://support.dell.com, and the Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for proper operation. • ADI AC-97 Audio Codec Driver - Enables the optional built-in the Communicate list. Go to produce sound...
... 47 Contact your problem; If you cannot solve your computer: • Intel® Chip Set Update Utility Driver - NOTICE: The Dell support website, http://support.dell.com, and the Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for proper operation. • ADI AC-97 Audio Codec Driver - Enables the optional built-in the Communicate list. Go to produce sound...
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...your computer's performance by transferring certain functions from the microprocessor during data transfers from storage devices. • Other Drivers - For information on other drivers on computers running Windows 2000, click the Start button, point to step 2. If this is detecting hardware in ... Guides, and click the appropriate guide from the list. The drivers that are used by reinstalling its driver: 1 From the Windows desktop, insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Click the appropriate guide from...
...your computer's performance by transferring certain functions from the microprocessor during data transfers from storage devices. • Other Drivers - For information on other drivers on computers running Windows 2000, click the Start button, point to step 2. If this is detecting hardware in ... Guides, and click the appropriate guide from the list. The drivers that are used by reinstalling its driver: 1 From the Windows desktop, insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Click the appropriate guide from...
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...Topic list and a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is not required by the ResourceCD. If you cannot reinstall your previous driver with the Driver Rollback process, then use System Restore (see page 52) to attempt to the documentation and drivers that Dell installed at the time of... device in the System Model list. 2 Verify that causes system instability. Solving Problems 49 Only reinstall the specific drivers for devices that are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program...
...Topic list and a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is not required by the ResourceCD. If you cannot reinstall your previous driver with the Driver Rollback process, then use System Restore (see page 52) to attempt to the documentation and drivers that Dell installed at the time of... device in the System Model list. 2 Verify that causes system instability. Solving Problems 49 Only reinstall the specific drivers for devices that are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program...
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...open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is automatically selected. The Restoration Complete screen appears after installing a device driver, first try using a different restore point, or you want to use System Restore. If that restore point is complete. 5 Click ...click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you can either repeat the steps using Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore completes collecting data...
...open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is automatically selected. The Restoration Complete screen appears after installing a device driver, first try using a different restore point, or you want to use System Restore. If that restore point is complete. 5 Click ...click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you can either repeat the steps using Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore completes collecting data...
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... computer on -screen directions to do not have a network card in your virus protection software. Follow the on again. 3 When the blue Dell logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down the computer and try again. 4 Use the arrow keys to continue. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts ...instructed to finish. 17 Remove the CD from the drive. 18 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 47). 19 Reinstall your computer, select the appropriate network settings. If you do so by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. The options can potentially overwrite ...
... computer on -screen directions to do not have a network card in your virus protection software. Follow the on again. 3 When the blue Dell logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down the computer and try again. 4 Use the arrow keys to continue. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts ...instructed to finish. 17 Remove the CD from the drive. 18 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 47). 19 Reinstall your computer, select the appropriate network settings. If you do so by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. The options can potentially overwrite ...
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NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer warranty. HINT: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under "Memory" on page 75. 1 Shut down the computer (see page 22). 2 Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them on. Adding Parts .... You can prevent the computer cover from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to their electrical outlets. CAUTION: Before you begin any drivers required for the card as described in to the equipment. 15 Close the computer cover (see page 61).
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer warranty. HINT: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under "Memory" on page 75. 1 Shut down the computer (see page 22). 2 Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them on. Adding Parts .... You can prevent the computer cover from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to their electrical outlets. CAUTION: Before you begin any drivers required for the card as described in to the equipment. 15 Close the computer cover (see page 61).
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...battery loose, be available for restoration of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is available at support.dell.com. Additional technical support options may be sure to insert the plastic screwdriver between ... board). In addition to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer and all Dellinstalled hardware. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To avoid damage to the system board while you recorded...
...battery loose, be available for restoration of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is available at support.dell.com. Additional technical support options may be sure to insert the plastic screwdriver between ... board). In addition to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer and all Dellinstalled hardware. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To avoid damage to the system board while you recorded...
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See monitor drivers reinstalling, 47 drives fixing problems, 39 DVD drive fixing problems, 40, 41 E e-mail fixing problems, 46 error messages start-up, 29 Windows, 42 F FCC notices, ... opening cover, 61 specifications, 74 turning off, 22 conflicts resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 50 contact numbers, 84 cover closing, 71 opening, 61 crashes, 43 D Dell support policy, 82 display.
See monitor drivers reinstalling, 47 drives fixing problems, 39 DVD drive fixing problems, 40, 41 E e-mail fixing problems, 46 error messages start-up, 29 Windows, 42 F FCC notices, ... opening cover, 61 specifications, 74 turning off, 22 conflicts resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 50 contact numbers, 84 cover closing, 71 opening, 61 crashes, 43 D Dell support policy, 82 display.
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...Me How help file accessing, 28 I n d e x H hard drive fixing problems, 41 help file accessing, 28 130 Index See memory regulatory notices, 100 reinstalling drivers, 47 Windows 2000, 57 ResourceCD, 47 return policy, 126 S safety instructions, 9 ScanDisk, 41 screen. See system board mouse fixing problems, 37 N network fixing ... reinstallation, 57 P password clearing system setup, 80 power fixing problems, 28 turning off, 22 printer connecting, 18 fixing problems, 33 reinstalling driver, 20 setting up , 29 Windows, 42 modem fixing problems, 36 monitor fixing problems, 30 motherboard.
...Me How help file accessing, 28 I n d e x H hard drive fixing problems, 41 help file accessing, 28 130 Index See memory regulatory notices, 100 reinstalling drivers, 47 Windows 2000, 57 ResourceCD, 47 return policy, 126 S safety instructions, 9 ScanDisk, 41 screen. See system board mouse fixing problems, 37 N network fixing ... reinstallation, 57 P password clearing system setup, 80 power fixing problems, 28 turning off, 22 printer connecting, 18 fixing problems, 33 reinstalling driver, 20 setting up , 29 Windows, 42 modem fixing problems, 36 monitor fixing problems, 30 motherboard.
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troubleshooting, 26 turning off the computer, 22 V video fixing problems, 30 video memory connector, 64 volume adjusting, 32 W warranty information, 105 Windows 2000 error messages, 42 Help, 28 printer, 34 reinstalling, 57 shutdown, 22 Windows XP device driver rollback, 49 Help, 28 printer, 34 reinstalling, 55 shutdown, 22 Index 131
troubleshooting, 26 turning off the computer, 22 V video fixing problems, 30 video memory connector, 64 volume adjusting, 32 W warranty information, 105 Windows 2000 error messages, 42 Help, 28 printer, 34 reinstalling, 57 shutdown, 22 Windows XP device driver rollback, 49 Help, 28 printer, 34 reinstalling, 55 shutdown, 22 Index 131