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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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... on the computer and tighten the two screws. 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. HINT: 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. screws (2) parallel connector on computer parallel printer cable parallel connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) 3...
... on the computer and tighten the two screws. 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. HINT: 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. screws (2) parallel connector on computer parallel printer cable parallel connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) 3...
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...; Windows® desktop, click Run, and type x:\setup.exe (where x is set to install a printer driver, insert the printer installation CD into the CD or DVD drive. 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 printer Installing the Printer Driver Follow the instructions that came with the printer to the following...
...; Windows® desktop, click Run, and type x:\setup.exe (where x is set to install a printer driver, insert the printer installation CD into the CD or DVD drive. 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 printer Installing the Printer Driver Follow the instructions that came with the printer to the following...
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... on the Windows XP computer. Setting Up 19 First you collect the data from a floppy disk created on the screen. 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...
... on the Windows XP computer. Setting Up 19 First you collect the data from a floppy disk created on the screen. 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...
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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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...modem directly to an analog telephone jack only. If you insert the telephone line connector. C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E J A C K - C O N N E C T T H E M O D E M D I O N - C H E C K T H E C O N N E C T 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 - 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 C T S - Reinstall the scanner driver. C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I V E R - See page 49. C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I N E - See the scanner documentation for a dial tone. Try using a line that the...
...modem directly to an analog telephone jack only. If you insert the telephone line connector. C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E J A C K - C O N N E C T T H E M O D E M D I O N - C H E C K T H E C O N N E C T 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 - 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 C T S - Reinstall the scanner driver. C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I V E R - See page 49. C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I N E - See the scanner documentation for a dial tone. Try using a line that the...
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... to function properly and to communicate with the computer. Solving Problems 47 NOTICE: The Dell | Support website and the Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If this is a software program that are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your system window. If not, go to...
... to function properly and to communicate with the computer. Solving Problems 47 NOTICE: The Dell | Support website and the Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If this is a software program that are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your system window. If not, go to...
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... list. 2 Verify that your computer might not work correctly. 4 Select a topic in the Device Type list. If those drivers may not be displayed by the ResourceCD. If you install a new device driver that driver is not listed, then that Dell installed at the time of device in the Topic list. NOTICE: The ResourceCD contains...
... list. 2 Verify that your computer might not work correctly. 4 Select a topic in the Device Type list. If those drivers may not be displayed by the ResourceCD. If you install a new device driver that driver is not listed, then that Dell installed at the time of device in the Topic list. NOTICE: The ResourceCD contains...
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...unsuccessful, then use . To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. The Restoration Complete screen appears after installing a device driver, first try using a different restore point, or you to see and select restore points. All calendar dates with available restore points appear... the computer automatically restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. If that allows you can either repeat the steps using Device Driver Rollback. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that restore point is complete. 5 Click Next. Solving...
...unsuccessful, then use . To change the restore point, you can undo the restoration. The Restoration Complete screen appears after installing a device driver, first try using a different restore point, or you to see and select restore points. All calendar dates with available restore points appear... the computer automatically restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. If that allows you can either repeat the steps using Device Driver Rollback. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that restore point is complete. 5 Click Next. Solving...
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... the green arrow icon at the bottom of the screen to place in your hard drive. The options can potentially overwrite files installed by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling your CD or DVD drive is titled Operating System. Close any virus ...you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to finish. 17 Remove the CD from the drive. 18 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 20), and then turn the computer on your computer, select the appropriate network settings. If you do so by...
... the green arrow icon at the bottom of the screen to place in your hard drive. The options can potentially overwrite files installed by a Dell technical support representative. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling your CD or DVD drive is titled Operating System. Close any virus ...you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to finish. 17 Remove the CD from the drive. 18 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 20), and then turn the computer on your computer, select the appropriate network settings. If you do so by...
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... Parts 71 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 the computer...
... Parts 71 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 the computer...
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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 the drive as described in to the computer. 4 Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on connecting a drive...
...: 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 the drive as described in to the computer. 4 Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on connecting a drive...
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...the computer and all Dellinstalled hardware. In addition 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 you recorded in the troubleshooting ... (see page 95) and restore the settings you pry the 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...
...the computer and all Dellinstalled hardware. In addition 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 you recorded in the troubleshooting ... (see page 95) and restore the settings you pry the 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...
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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. A AGP card, 76 audio.
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. A AGP card, 76 audio.
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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, 20 software ... Windows 2000, 56 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. 146 I n d e x floppy drive fixing problems, 37 front door, 60 reattaching...
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, 20 software ... Windows 2000, 56 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. 146 I n d e x floppy drive fixing problems, 37 front door, 60 reattaching...
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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