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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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E-Mail Problems 46 Resolving Other Technical 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 ...
E-Mail Problems 46 Resolving Other Technical 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 ...
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... the computer is provided, then follow the instructions in this section. 1 Install the printer driver if necessary (see "Installing the Printer Driver" on page 18). 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 computer...
... the computer is provided, then follow the instructions in this section. 1 Install the printer driver if necessary (see "Installing the Printer Driver" on page 18). 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 computer...
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... for instructions on how to start the printer installation CD. USB connector USB printer cable USB connector on printer Installing the Printer Driver Follow the instructions that came with your printer installation CD does not automatically run , check the documentation that the parallel port is...is set to operate in bidirectional mode. 18 Setting Up If no was information was provided with the printer to install printer drivers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Your computer has two USB connectors on the back panel and two USB connectors inside the door on the ...
... for instructions on how to start the printer installation CD. USB connector USB printer cable USB connector on printer Installing the Printer Driver Follow the instructions that came with your printer installation CD does not automatically run , check the documentation that the parallel port is...is set to operate in bidirectional mode. 18 Setting Up If no was information was provided with the printer to install printer drivers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Your computer has two USB connectors on the back panel and two USB connectors inside the door on the ...
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To check if your printer driver is installed on a computer running Windows XP, click the Start button, point to another Windows operating system, the wizard can be launched from the Windows ...
To check if your printer driver is installed on a computer running Windows XP, click the Start button, point to another Windows operating system, the wizard can be launched from the Windows ...
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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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...N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I O N - C H E C K T H E C O N N E C T I C T S - C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E J A C K - C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I R E C T L Y T O T H E T E L E P H O N E W A L L J A C K - Reinstall the scanner driver. See the scanner documentation for a dial tone. The modem does not operate while it is connected to the green jack on the modem. (The green ... using a line that the telephone line is connected to the telephone wall jack with the telephone line. 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 V E R -
...N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I O N - C H E C K T H E C O N N E C T I C T S - C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E J A C K - C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I R E C T L Y T O T H E T E L E P H O N E W A L L J A C K - Reinstall the scanner driver. See the scanner documentation for a dial tone. The modem does not operate while it is connected to the green jack on the modem. (The green ... using a line that the telephone line is connected to the telephone wall jack with the telephone line. 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 V E R -
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... a software program that says the ResourceCD is your computer might not work correctly. NOTICE: The Dell | Support website and the Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Sometimes you install drivers obtained from other sources, your first time to use the ResourceCD, go to step 5. 2 When the ResourceCD Installation program starts, follow the...
... a software program that says the ResourceCD is your computer might not work correctly. NOTICE: The Dell | Support website and the Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Sometimes you install drivers obtained from other sources, your first time to use the ResourceCD, go to step 5. 2 When the ResourceCD Installation program starts, follow the...
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... that are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program and refer to reinstall and follow the instructions on the ResourceCD: 1 Verify that Dell installed at the time of your computer. If those drivers may not be displayed by your computer might not work correctly. 4 Select a topic in your computer. NOTICE: The ResourceCD contains...
... that are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program and refer to reinstall and follow the instructions on the ResourceCD: 1 Verify that Dell installed at the time of your computer. If those drivers may not be displayed by your computer might not work correctly. 4 Select a topic in your computer. NOTICE: The ResourceCD contains...
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...calendar that restore point is selected, and then click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you can either repeat the steps using Device Driver Rollback. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in bold. 4 Select a restore point, and then click Next. Restoring the Computer to...more restore points are available, click the restore point that is complete. 5 Click Next. The Restoration Complete screen appears after installing a device driver, first try using a different restore point, or you want to an earlier time, save and close all open files and close all open...
...calendar that restore point is selected, and then click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you can either repeat the steps using Device Driver Rollback. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in bold. 4 Select a restore point, and then click Next. Restoring the Computer to...more restore points are available, click the restore point that is complete. 5 Click Next. The Restoration Complete screen appears after installing a device driver, first try using a different restore point, or you want to an earlier time, save and close all open files and close all open...
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If you do so by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on -screen directions to finish. 17 Remove the CD from the drive. 18 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 47). 19 Reinstall your computer before you reinstall Windows 2000. 1 Insert the Operating System CD into the drive. 2 ...Turn off the computer (see page 20), and then turn the computer on again. 3 When the blue Dell logo appears, press immediately....
If you do so by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on -screen directions to finish. 17 Remove the CD from the drive. 18 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 47). 19 Reinstall your computer before you reinstall Windows 2000. 1 Insert the Operating System CD into the drive. 2 ...Turn off the computer (see page 20), and then turn the computer on again. 3 When the blue Dell logo appears, press immediately....
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... the card. not fully seated fully seated bracket caught outside of slot bracket within slot back of computer 8 Lower the plastic securing lever. 9 Connect any drivers required for information about the card cable connections. 10 Close the computer cover (see page 87). 11 Connect your computer and devices to their electrical...
... the card. not fully seated fully seated bracket caught outside of slot bracket within slot back of computer 8 Lower the plastic securing lever. 9 Connect any drivers required for information about the card cable connections. 10 Close the computer cover (see page 87). 11 Connect your computer and devices to their electrical...
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...: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug it in to the computer. 15 Install any drivers required for "cable select" (see the documentation that the release buttons click into place. Be sure the jumper setting on the new device is the...
...: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug it in to the computer. 15 Install any drivers required for "cable select" (see the documentation that the release buttons click into place. Be sure the jumper setting on the new device is the...
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...for restoration of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the old battery (see page 118). www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To avoid damage to the system board while .... Additional technical support options may be sure to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is available at support.dell.com. In addition to insert the plastic screwdriver between the battery and the socket (not the system board).
...for restoration of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the old battery (see page 118). www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To avoid damage to the system board while .... Additional technical support options may be sure to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is available at support.dell.com. In addition to insert the plastic screwdriver between the battery and the socket (not the system board).
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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 ... opening cover, 65 specifications, 90 turning off, 20 conflicts resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 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 ... opening cover, 65 specifications, 90 turning off, 20 conflicts resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 49 contact numbers, 100 cover closing, 87 opening, 65 crashes, 43 D Dell support policy, 98 display.
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..., 37 M memory adding, 74 connectors, 68 messages start-up , 16 troubleshooting, 31 programs fixing problems, 43 R RAM. See memory regulatory notices, 116 reinstalling drivers, 47 Windows 2000, 56 Windows XP, 54 ResourceCD, 47 return policy, 142 S safety instructions, 9 screen. See monitor settings system setup program, 94 shutdown, ... Windows XP, 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.
..., 37 M memory adding, 74 connectors, 68 messages start-up , 16 troubleshooting, 31 programs fixing problems, 43 R RAM. See memory regulatory notices, 116 reinstalling drivers, 47 Windows 2000, 56 Windows XP, 54 ResourceCD, 47 return policy, 142 S safety instructions, 9 screen. See monitor settings system setup program, 94 shutdown, ... Windows XP, 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.
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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