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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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...r Yo ur Comput er 15 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®...
...r Yo ur Comput er 15 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®...
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... g I n f o r ma t i o n f o r Yo u r C o m p u te r www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • 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...support • Documentation for my computer • How to reinstall drivers for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Dell Support website The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Knowledge Base ...
... g I n f o r ma t i o n f o r Yo u r C o m p u te r www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • 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...support • Documentation for my computer • How to reinstall drivers for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Dell Support website The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Knowledge Base ...
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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 ...and then turn on the computer and the printer. 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. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer... Connecting a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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 ...and then turn on the computer and the printer. 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. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer... Connecting a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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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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...Click the Start button. 2 Click Help and Support. 3 Click System Restore. 4 Follow the instructions on using Device Driver Rollback (see page 68). www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com Diagnostic Code GGGY Definition Other failure. If that the cables are properly connected from the hard drive, CD drive... State If problems occur after installing a device driver, first try using System Restore. To access Windows Help, see page 105). Restoring the Computer to the system board (see page 83). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 38. NOTICE: Make regular backups...
...Click the Start button. 2 Click Help and Support. 3 Click System Restore. 4 Follow the instructions on using Device Driver Rollback (see page 68). www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com Diagnostic Code GGGY Definition Other failure. If that the cables are properly connected from the hard drive, CD drive... State If problems occur after installing a device driver, first try using System Restore. To access Windows Help, see page 105). Restoring the Computer to the system board (see page 83). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 38. NOTICE: Make regular backups...
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... for all devices attached to update the driver. Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its own set of specialized commands that use the device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains your computer. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. A driver is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with any device, perform the steps...
... for all devices attached to update the driver. Drivers What Is a Driver? Each device has its own set of specialized commands that use the device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains your computer. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. A driver is a program that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with any device, perform the steps...
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... point is next to the 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 www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel...
... point is next to the 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 www.jp.dell.com | support.jp.dell.com Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel...
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.... If not, go to restart the computer. 4 When you 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... program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. If a particular driver is detecting hardware in your computer. The drivers that are used by the ResourceCD.
.... If not, go to restart the computer. 4 When you 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... program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. If a particular driver is detecting hardware in your computer. The drivers that are used by the ResourceCD.
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... you will need to resolve a hardware conflict on again. 3 When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Close any virus protection software installed on your drivers, virus protection program, and other software when the process is complete. The reinstallation ...process can potentially overwrite files installed by a Dell technical support representative. To reinstall Windows XP: 1 To reinstall...
... you will need to resolve a hardware conflict on again. 3 When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Close any virus protection software installed on your drivers, virus protection program, and other software when the process is complete. The reinstallation ...process can potentially overwrite files installed by a Dell technical support representative. To reinstall Windows XP: 1 To reinstall...
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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 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.
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.... Use the back-panel USB connectors for USB devices that was not included in place. Doing so may need to install a specific driver to reattach the door, see page 79. Check the documentation that came with the device or contact the USB device manufacturer for more ...attach headphones and most speakers for listening to all sounds from or writes data to a USB connector. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) For quick connections, Dell recommends using the front USB connectors for USB devices such as USB mouse and keyboard devices. Instead, perform a Windows shutdown. For instructions on when...
.... Use the back-panel USB connectors for USB devices that was not included in place. Doing so may need to install a specific driver to reattach the door, see page 79. Check the documentation that came with the device or contact the USB device manufacturer for more ...attach headphones and most speakers for listening to all sounds from or writes data to a USB connector. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) For quick connections, Dell recommends using the front USB connectors for USB devices such as USB mouse and keyboard devices. Instead, perform a Windows shutdown. For instructions on when...
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...upper dot to eject the top card and the button with the computer. 3 If you encounter too much resistance when you 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 a card by pulling its dongle, if one is attached. If you do not force the card. Press...
...upper dot to eject the top card and the button with the computer. 3 If you encounter too much resistance when you 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 a card by pulling its dongle, if one is attached. If you do not force the card. Press...
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.... 15 Connect your computer. Insert the card firmly into the card connector on . 16 Install any cables connected to the card. If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for installation. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from its top corners, and ease it for...
.... 15 Connect your computer. Insert the card firmly into the card connector on . 16 Install any cables connected to the card. If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for installation. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from its top corners, and ease it for...
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... 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 troubleshooting, 68 drives fixing problems, 39 DVD drive fixing problems, 40 E electrostatic discharge, 13 e-mail fixing...-44 front door, 76 front view, 76 internal parts, 82 opening cover, 80 specifications, 96 stops responding, 44 turning off, 34 conflicts drivers, 68 resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 70 contact numbers, 105 copying CDs general information, 30 helpful tips, 32 how to copy a CD,...
... 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 troubleshooting, 68 drives fixing problems, 39 DVD drive fixing problems, 40 E electrostatic discharge, 13 e-mail fixing...-44 front door, 76 front view, 76 internal parts, 82 opening cover, 80 specifications, 96 stops responding, 44 turning off, 34 conflicts drivers, 68 resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 70 contact numbers, 105 copying CDs general information, 30 helpful tips, 32 how to copy a CD,...
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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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crashes, 44 stops responding, 44 R RAM. 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. See monitor service tag number, 15 settings system setup program, 100 setup ...system setup program, 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 Center, 17, 38...
crashes, 44 stops responding, 44 R RAM. 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. See monitor service tag number, 15 settings system setup program, 100 setup ...system setup program, 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 Center, 17, 38...