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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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... Code and Product Key Located on your computer. 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).
... Code and Product Key Located on your computer. 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).
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... • Upgrades - computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Setup Diagram 16 F i n d i n g I n f o r ma t i o n f o r Yo u r C o m p u te r drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - hints, tips, and online courses • Customer Forum - www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find it Here...
... • Upgrades - computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Setup Diagram 16 F i n d i n g I n f o r ma t i o n f o r Yo u r C o m p u te r drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - hints, tips, and online courses • Customer Forum - www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find it Here...
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... it is compatible with your computer, the cable may not come 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...
... it is compatible with your computer, the cable may not come 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 ... fit only one way. 24 Setting Up Connecting a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the 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 ... fit only one way. 24 Setting Up Connecting a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the 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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...Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Help and Support. 3 Click System Restore. 4 Follow the instructions on using Device Driver Rollback (see page 38. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. See Windows Help for information on the screen. www... | support.jp.dell.com Diagnostic Code GGGY Definition Other failure. If that the cables are properly connected from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after installing a device driver, first try using System Restore. NOTICE: Before ...
...Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Help and Support. 3 Click System Restore. 4 Follow the instructions on using Device Driver Rollback (see page 38. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. See Windows Help for information on the screen. www... | support.jp.dell.com Diagnostic Code GGGY Definition Other failure. If that the cables are properly connected from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after installing a device driver, first try using System Restore. NOTICE: Before ...
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... source of specialized commands that only its own set of your problem and if necessary, to update the driver. Each device has its driver recognizes. The Dell Diagnostics obtains your configuration information for the selected device. Allows you to customize the test by changing the ...a problem with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that controls a device such...
... source of specialized commands that only its own set of your problem and if necessary, to update the driver. Each device has its driver recognizes. The Dell Diagnostics obtains your configuration information for the selected device. Allows you to customize the test by changing the ...a problem with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that controls a device such...
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...device name, 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 Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your ... to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category...
...device name, 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 Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your ... to see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category...
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...your operating system. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is your system window. 6 Click the driver that are used by your computer are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the...follow the instructions on the screen. If this is not required by the ResourceCD. For drivers information, 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 ...
...your operating system. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is your system window. 6 Click the driver that are used by your computer are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the...follow the instructions on the screen. If this is not required by the ResourceCD. For drivers information, 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 ...
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The options can take 1 to 2 hours, and you will need to reinstall your drivers, virus protection program, and other software when the process is complete. Advanced Troubleshooting 71 5 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve... When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. The reinstallation process can potentially overwrite files installed by a Dell technical support representative. Close any virus protection software installed on your operating system unless instructed to wait until you wait too long and the operating...
The options can take 1 to 2 hours, and you will need to reinstall your drivers, virus protection program, and other software when the process is complete. Advanced Troubleshooting 71 5 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve... When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up Windows now. The reinstallation process can potentially overwrite files installed by a Dell technical support representative. Close any virus protection software installed on your operating system unless instructed to wait until you wait too long and the operating...
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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. Advanced Troubleshooting 73 Follow the directions on the screen to continue.
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. Advanced Troubleshooting 73 Follow the directions on the screen to continue.
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..., including your original computer order, you remove it or accidentally knock it off the computer. Doing so may need to install a specific driver to make the device work. Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most speakers for USB devices that was not included in place....writes data to the hard drive. NOTICE: This computer supports the use the front-panel connectors. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) For quick connections, Dell recommends using the front USB connectors for more USB hubs to a USB connector. Adding Pa rts 77 The light might also be on the computer...
..., including your original computer order, you remove it or accidentally knock it off the computer. Doing so may need to install a specific driver to make the device work. Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most speakers for USB devices that was not included in place....writes data to the hard drive. NOTICE: This computer supports the use the front-panel connectors. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) For quick connections, Dell recommends using the front USB connectors for more USB hubs to a USB connector. Adding Pa rts 77 The light might also be on the computer...
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... dot to eject the bottom 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. Adding Pa rts 85 If the configuration program... the eject button, and gently remove the card. Removing a PC Card NOTICE: Use the PC Card configuration utility on the taskbar to load the manufacturer's drivers, install them with the CD that accompanied the PC Card.
... dot to eject the bottom 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. Adding Pa rts 85 If the configuration program... the eject button, and gently remove the card. Removing a PC Card NOTICE: Use the PC Card configuration utility on the taskbar to load the manufacturer's drivers, install them with the CD that accompanied the PC Card.
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... that you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to the card. Insert the card firmly into the card connector on . 16 Install any drivers required for installation. Cables routed over or behind the cards. 7 If you lower the card toward its electrical outlet before installing any cards. 9 Insert the...
... that you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to the card. Insert the card firmly into the card connector on . 16 Install any drivers required for installation. Cables routed over or behind the cards. 7 If you lower the card toward its electrical outlet before installing any cards. 9 Insert the...
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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, 69...
...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, 69...
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... fixing problems, 55 motherboard. 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, ...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 ...
... fixing problems, 55 motherboard. 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, ...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 ...
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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.