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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 Connecting a Printer 16 Parallel Printer 16 USB Printer 17 Installing the Printer Driver 18 Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows XP Only 19 Setting Up a Home and Office Network (Windows XP Only 20 Turning Off the Computer 20 Windows XP 20 Windows 2000 21 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 24 Accessing Help Files 26 Power Problems 26 Start-Up Error Messages 27 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 Connecting a Printer 16 Parallel Printer 16 USB Printer 17 Installing the Printer Driver 18 Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows XP Only 19 Setting Up a Home and Office Network (Windows XP Only 20 Turning Off the Computer 20 Windows XP 20 Windows 2000 21 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 24 Accessing Help Files 26 Power Problems 26 Start-Up Error Messages 27 Contents 3
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... Problems 46 Reinstalling Drivers 47 Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 48 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 49 Windows XP 49 Windows 2000 50 Using System Restore 51 Creating a Restore Point 52 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 53 Undoing the Last System Restore 54 Reinstalling Windows XP 54 Reinstalling Windows 2000 56 3 Adding...
... Problems 46 Reinstalling Drivers 47 Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 48 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 49 Windows XP 49 Windows 2000 50 Using System Restore 51 Creating a Restore Point 52 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 53 Undoing the Last System Restore 54 Reinstalling Windows XP 54 Reinstalling Windows 2000 56 3 Adding...
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...You can connect USB devices while the computer is provided, then follow the instructions in this section. 1 Install the printer driver if necessary (see "Installing the Printer Driver" on the computer and the printer. If no information is turned on the computer. screws (2) parallel connector on computer parallel... parallel connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary (see the following section). 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connector on page 18). ...
...You can connect USB devices while the computer is provided, then follow the instructions in this section. 1 Install the printer driver if necessary (see "Installing the Printer Driver" on the computer and the printer. If no information is turned on the computer. screws (2) parallel connector on computer parallel... parallel connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary (see the following section). 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connector on page 18). ...
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...printer. Then click OK and follow the prompts on the screen using the instructions that came with the printer, then refer to install a printer driver, insert the printer installation CD into the CD or DVD drive. If no was information was provided with your screen. If you connect an older... installation CD still does not run , click the Start button on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, click Run, and type x:\setup.exe (where x is set to start the printer installation CD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Your computer has two USB connectors on the back panel and two USB...
...printer. Then click OK and follow the prompts on the screen using the instructions that came with the printer, then refer to install a printer driver, insert the printer installation CD into the CD or DVD drive. If no was information was provided with your screen. If you connect an older... installation CD still does not run , click the Start button on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, click Run, and type x:\setup.exe (where x is set to start the printer installation CD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Your computer has two USB connectors on the back panel and two USB...
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... then you import the data to the new computer. HINT: The CD that you collect the data from a floppy disk created on the Windows XP computer. If your printer is listed in your CD or DVD drive is titled Operating System. screen, select New Computer, and then ... click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click View installed printers or fax printers. To check if your printer driver is installed on a computer running Windows XP, click the Start button, point to All Programs-> Accessories-> System Tools, and then click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2...
... then you import the data to the new computer. HINT: The CD that you collect the data from a floppy disk created on the Windows XP computer. If your printer is listed in your CD or DVD drive is titled Operating System. screen, select New Computer, and then ... click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click View installed printers or fax printers. To check if your printer driver is installed on a computer running Windows XP, click the Start button, point to All Programs-> Accessories-> System Tools, and then click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2...
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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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... not work correctly. A message appears that says the ResourceCD is a software program 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. If not, go to step 2. If this is your computer. NOTICE: The...
... not work correctly. A message appears that says the ResourceCD is a software program 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. If not, go to step 2. If this is your computer. NOTICE: The...
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... Windows XP Device Driver Rollback The Windows XP Device Driver Rollback can replace a device driver with that product. 6 Click the driver that you install a new device driver that are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program and refer to the documentation and drivers that driver is not required by your operating system. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The ResourceCD displays drivers...
... Windows XP Device Driver Rollback The Windows XP Device Driver Rollback can replace a device driver with that product. 6 Click the driver that you install a new device driver that are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program and refer to the documentation and drivers that driver is not required by your operating system. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The ResourceCD displays drivers...
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...protection software installed on -screen directions to wait until you reinstall your Windows 2000 operating system. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 14 Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window, and then click Next. 15 If you have a network card, .... 17 Remove the CD from the drive. 18 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 47). 19 Reinstall your computer, select the appropriate network settings. The options can potentially overwrite files installed by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for ...
...protection software installed on -screen directions to wait until you reinstall your Windows 2000 operating system. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 14 Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window, and then click Next. 15 If you have a network card, .... 17 Remove the CD from the drive. 18 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 47). 19 Reinstall your computer, select the appropriate network settings. The options can potentially overwrite files installed by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for ...
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See monitor drivers reinstalling, 47 drives adding, 78, 81 fixing problems, 37 DVD drive fixing problems, 39 E e-mail fixing problems, 46 error messages start-up, 27 Windows, 41 F FCC notices, 115, 116 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 finding solutions,... 40 power, 26 printer, 31 scanner, 33 sound and speakers, 30 start-up error messages, 27 video and monitor, 28 Windows error messages, 41 Index 145 A AGP card, 76 audio. See sound B battery disposal, 97 replacing, 97 BIOS, 94 ..., 49 contact numbers, 100 cover closing, 87 opening, 65 crashes, 43 D Dell support policy, 98 display.
See monitor drivers reinstalling, 47 drives adding, 78, 81 fixing problems, 37 DVD drive fixing problems, 39 E e-mail fixing problems, 46 error messages start-up, 27 Windows, 41 F FCC notices, 115, 116 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 finding solutions,... 40 power, 26 printer, 31 scanner, 33 sound and speakers, 30 start-up error messages, 27 video and monitor, 28 Windows error messages, 41 Index 145 A AGP card, 76 audio. See sound B battery disposal, 97 replacing, 97 BIOS, 94 ..., 49 contact numbers, 100 cover closing, 87 opening, 65 crashes, 43 D Dell support policy, 98 display.
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..., 54 P password clearing system setup, 96 power fixing problems, 26 turning off, 20 printer connecting, 16 fixing problems, 31 reinstalling driver, 18 setting up , 27 Windows, 41 modem fixing problems, 34 monitor fixing problems, 28 motherboard. See monitor settings system setup program, 94 shutdown, 20 software fixing problems,..., 30 speaker adjusting volume, 30 fixing problems, 30 specifications, 90 system board, 68 146 Index See memory regulatory notices, 116 reinstalling drivers, 47 Windows 2000, 56 Windows XP, 54 ResourceCD, 47 return policy, 142 S safety instructions, 9 screen.
..., 54 P password clearing system setup, 96 power fixing problems, 26 turning off, 20 printer connecting, 16 fixing problems, 31 reinstalling driver, 18 setting up , 27 Windows, 41 modem fixing problems, 34 monitor fixing problems, 28 motherboard. See monitor settings system setup program, 94 shutdown, 20 software fixing problems,..., 30 speaker adjusting volume, 30 fixing problems, 30 specifications, 90 system board, 68 146 Index See memory regulatory notices, 116 reinstalling drivers, 47 Windows 2000, 56 Windows XP, 54 ResourceCD, 47 return policy, 142 S safety instructions, 9 screen.
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System Restore, 51, 54 system setup program, 94 T technical assistance telephone numbers and addresses, 100 warranty repair or credit, 114 Tell Me How help file accessing, 26 troubleshooting, 24 turning off the computer, 20 V video fixing problems, 28 video memory connector, 68 volume adjusting, 30 W warranty information, 121 Windows 2000 error messages, 41 Help, 26 printer, 32 reinstalling, 56 shutdown, 21 Windows XP device driver rollback, 48 error messages, 41 Help, 26 printer, 32 reinstalling, 54 shutdown, 20 Index 147
System Restore, 51, 54 system setup program, 94 T technical assistance telephone numbers and addresses, 100 warranty repair or credit, 114 Tell Me How help file accessing, 26 troubleshooting, 24 turning off the computer, 20 V video fixing problems, 28 video memory connector, 68 volume adjusting, 30 W warranty information, 121 Windows 2000 error messages, 41 Help, 26 printer, 32 reinstalling, 56 shutdown, 21 Windows XP device driver rollback, 48 error messages, 41 Help, 26 printer, 32 reinstalling, 54 shutdown, 20 Index 147