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... a Restore Point 62 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 62 Undoing the Last System Restore 63 Dell Diagnostics 64 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 64 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 65 Drivers 67 What Is a Driver 67 Identifying Drivers 68 Reinstalling Drivers 68 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70 Reinstalling Windows® XP 71 Contents 5
... a Restore Point 62 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 62 Undoing the Last System Restore 63 Dell Diagnostics 64 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 64 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 65 Drivers 67 What Is a Driver 67 Identifying Drivers 68 Reinstalling Drivers 68 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70 Reinstalling Windows® XP 71 Contents 5
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Finding Information for Your Computer What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation Find it Here ResourceCD • How to set up a printer • How... to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to add parts • How to contact Dell • Warranty information You can use this CD to access documentation and reinstall drivers (see page 67). Owner's Manual • Express Service Code and Service Tag Number • Microsoft® Windows...
Finding Information for Your Computer What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation Find it Here ResourceCD • How to set up a printer • How... to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to add parts • How to contact Dell • Warranty information You can use this CD to access documentation and reinstall drivers (see page 67). Owner's Manual • Express Service Code and Service Tag Number • Microsoft® Windows...
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...; How to reinstall my operating system Find it Here Operating System CD • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Dell Support website The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Knowledge Base - online discussion with other...
...; How to reinstall my operating system Find it Here Operating System CD • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Dell Support website The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Knowledge Base - online discussion with other...
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... at the same time you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came 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 manufacturer for technical assistance...
... at the same time you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came 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 manufacturer for technical assistance...
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www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com parallel connector on computer screws (2) parallel printer cable connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned ... a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer. See the documentation that came with your printer...
www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com parallel connector on computer screws (2) parallel printer cable connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned ... a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer. See the documentation that came with your printer...
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3 SECTION 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights Using System Restore Dell Diagnostics Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Windows® XP
3 SECTION 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights Using System Restore Dell Diagnostics Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Windows® XP
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.... 2 Click Help and Support. 3 Click System Restore. 4 Follow the instructions on using Device Driver Rollback (see page 68). To access Windows Help, see page 105). System Restore does not monitor your data files. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com Diagnostic Code GGGY Definition Other failure. Using System Restore The Microsoft®...
.... 2 Click Help and Support. 3 Click System Restore. 4 Follow the instructions on using Device Driver Rollback (see page 68). To access Windows Help, see page 105). System Restore does not monitor your data files. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com Diagnostic Code GGGY Definition Other failure. Using System Restore The Microsoft®...
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... all the components installed on your computer. All devices require a driver program. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. You may not display the names of the screen. A driver is the source of specialized commands that use the device. Each ...its own set of your problem and if necessary, to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new device If you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests...
... all the components installed on your computer. All devices require a driver program. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. You may not display the names of the screen. A driver is the source of specialized commands that use the device. Each ...its own set of your problem and if necessary, to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system • Reinstall your operating system • Connect or install a new device If you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests...
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...driver with a [!]) on your computer after you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. 68 Advanced Troubleshooting www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com Identifying Drivers... Manager window, right-click the device for Dell™ computers. To use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your computer might not work...
...driver with a [!]) on your computer after you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. 68 Advanced Troubleshooting www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com Identifying Drivers... Manager window, right-click the device for Dell™ computers. To use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your computer might not work...
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... operating state that are used by your computer. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page 62) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD: 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD... into the CD or DVD drive. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that existed before you want to reinstall and...
... operating state that are used by your computer. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page 62) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD: 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD... into the CD or DVD drive. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers that existed before you want to reinstall and...
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... To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, you reinstall Windows XP. Advanced Troubleshooting 71 Then shut down the computer and try correcting the problem by a Dell technical support representative. Close any virus protection software installed on your hard drive. Reinstalling Windows® XP Before reinstalling the Microsoft® Windows XP ...When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. 5 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to reinstall your drivers, virus protection program, and other software when the process is complete.
... To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, you reinstall Windows XP. Advanced Troubleshooting 71 Then shut down the computer and try correcting the problem by a Dell technical support representative. Close any virus protection software installed on your hard drive. Reinstalling Windows® XP Before reinstalling the Microsoft® Windows XP ...When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. 5 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to reinstall your drivers, virus protection program, and other software when the process is complete.
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15 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click the green arrow icon at the bottom of the screen to finish. 16 Remove the CD from the drive. 17 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 67). 18 Reinstall your virus protection software. 19 Reinstall your other software programs. See the documentation supplied with the software for instructions. Follow the directions on the screen to continue. Advanced Troubleshooting 73
15 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click the green arrow icon at the bottom of the screen to finish. 16 Remove the CD from the drive. 17 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 67). 18 Reinstall your virus protection software. 19 Reinstall your other software programs. See the documentation supplied with the software for instructions. Follow the directions on the screen to continue. Advanced Troubleshooting 73
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...scanners. Adding Pa rts 77 if you may cause the computer to make the device work. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) For quick connections, Dell recommends using the front USB connectors for USB devices such as your original computer order, you remove it or accidentally knock it off the computer.... Doing so may need to install a specific driver to unexpectedly restart. 6 headphone connector 7 hard-drive light 8 power button HINT: If you attach a USB device that was not included in ...
...scanners. Adding Pa rts 77 if you may cause the computer to make the device work. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) For quick connections, Dell recommends using the front USB connectors for USB devices such as your original computer order, you remove it or accidentally knock it off the computer.... Doing so may need to install a specific driver to unexpectedly restart. 6 headphone connector 7 hard-drive light 8 power button HINT: If you attach a USB device that was not included in ...
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Check the card's orientation, and try again. 4 Your computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver for use with the lower dot to eject the top card and the button with the computer. If you do not force the card. HINT: ... on the taskbar to select and stop a card from functioning before you remove it from open programs. NOTICE: Do not attempt to load the manufacturer's drivers, install them with the CD that accompanied the PC Card.
Check the card's orientation, and try again. 4 Your computer recognizes most PC Cards and automatically loads the appropriate device driver for use with the lower dot to eject the top card and the button with the computer. If you do not force the card. HINT: ... on the taskbar to select and stop a card from functioning before you remove it from open programs. NOTICE: Do not attempt to load the manufacturer's drivers, install them with the CD that accompanied the PC Card.
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... installing any cards. 9 Insert the card into the computer. 15 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 16 Install any drivers required for the card as you lower the card toward its connector. 8 Prepare the card for information about the card's cable connections. See the documentation...
... installing any cards. 9 Insert the card into the computer. 15 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 16 Install any drivers required for the card as you lower the card toward its connector. 8 Prepare the card for information about the card's cable connections. See the documentation...
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...general information, 30 helpful tips, 32 how to copy a CD, 33 cover closing, 92 opening, 80 D Dell Diagnostics, 15, 64 Dell Support website, 16 Device Driver Rollback, 68 diagnostics, Dell, 15, 64 display. See monitor documentation device, 15 finding, 15 finding information, 15 help file, 17,... 38 online, 16 Owner's Manual, 15 ResourceCD, 15 setup diagram, 16 drivers definition, 67 reinstalling, 68 ResourceCD,...
...general information, 30 helpful tips, 32 how to copy a CD, 33 cover closing, 92 opening, 80 D Dell Diagnostics, 15, 64 Dell Support website, 16 Device Driver Rollback, 68 diagnostics, Dell, 15, 64 display. See monitor documentation device, 15 finding, 15 finding information, 15 help file, 17,... 38 online, 16 Owner's Manual, 15 ResourceCD, 15 setup diagram, 16 drivers definition, 67 reinstalling, 68 ResourceCD,...
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108 I n d e x F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 finding information, 15 finding solutions, 36 fixing problems battery, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 64 drive, 39 e-mail, 41 IEEE 1394, 47 Internet connection, 41 keyboard, 47 modem, 41 mouse, 48 network, 49 PC Cards, 50 power, 51 ..., 53 sound and speakers, 54 start-up error messages, 43 video and monitor, 55 front door, 76 reattaching, 79 H hard drive fixing problems, 41 hardware drivers, 67 fixing problems, 46 incompatibilities, 70 Help and Support Center, 17, 38 help file, 17, 38 Hyper-Threading, 34 I IEEE 1394, 25 Internet connecting, 29...
108 I n d e x F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 26 finding information, 15 finding solutions, 36 fixing problems battery, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 64 drive, 39 e-mail, 41 IEEE 1394, 47 Internet connection, 41 keyboard, 47 modem, 41 mouse, 48 network, 49 PC Cards, 50 power, 51 ..., 53 sound and speakers, 54 start-up error messages, 43 video and monitor, 55 front door, 76 reattaching, 79 H hard drive fixing problems, 41 hardware drivers, 67 fixing problems, 46 incompatibilities, 70 Help and Support Center, 17, 38 help file, 17, 38 Hyper-Threading, 34 I IEEE 1394, 25 Internet connecting, 29...
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... 100 T technical assistance telephone numbers and addresses, 105 Tell Me How help file accessing, 17, 38 troubleshooting, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 15, 64 Device Driver Rollback, 68 drivers, 67 Help and Support Center, 17, 38 turning off your computer, 34 Help, 17, 38 Help and Support ... video fixing problems, 55 video memory connector, 83 volume adjusting, 54 W Windows License Label, 15 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 68 Index 109 See memory reinstalling drivers, 68 Windows XP, 71 ResourceCD, 15, 68-69 Dell Diagnostics, 15, 64 S safety instructions, 9 scanner fixing problems, 53 screen.
... 100 T technical assistance telephone numbers and addresses, 105 Tell Me How help file accessing, 17, 38 troubleshooting, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 15, 64 Device Driver Rollback, 68 drivers, 67 Help and Support Center, 17, 38 turning off your computer, 34 Help, 17, 38 Help and Support ... video fixing problems, 55 video memory connector, 83 volume adjusting, 54 W Windows License Label, 15 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 68 Index 109 See memory reinstalling drivers, 68 Windows XP, 71 ResourceCD, 15, 68-69 Dell Diagnostics, 15, 64 S safety instructions, 9 scanner fixing problems, 53 screen.