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...the screen is difficult to read 41 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 43 Dell Diagnostics 46 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 47 Drivers 48 What Is a Driver 48 Identifying Drivers 48 Reinstalling Drivers 49 Restoring Your Operating System 49 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 50 ...Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 51 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 52 4...
...the screen is difficult to read 41 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 43 Dell Diagnostics 46 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 47 Drivers 48 What Is a Driver 48 Identifying Drivers 48 Reinstalling Drivers 49 Restoring Your Operating System 49 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 50 ...Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 51 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 52 4...
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... and repair information • Downloads - Find It Here • Latest drivers for my computer • Upgrades - Upgrade information for Your Computer Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - support.dell.com • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my...product specifications, and white papers • How to technical service and The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: support questions • Solutions - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are you looking for? Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from...
... and repair information • Downloads - Find It Here • Latest drivers for my computer • Upgrades - Upgrade information for Your Computer Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - support.dell.com • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my...product specifications, and white papers • How to technical service and The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: support questions • Solutions - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What are you looking for? Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from...
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...; Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you...
...; Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you...
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...a cable separately, ensure that came with your computer with your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Connecting a Parallel Printer CAUTION: Before you have not already done so. 2 Turn off the computer (see page 21). parallel connector on ... the safety instructions in the computer box. See the documentation that it is compatible with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Printer Cable Your printer connects to your printer. 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
...a cable separately, ensure that came with your computer with your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Connecting a Parallel Printer CAUTION: Before you have not already done so. 2 Turn off the computer (see page 21). parallel connector on ... the safety instructions in the computer box. See the documentation that it is compatible with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Printer Cable Your printer connects to your printer. 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
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See the documentation that came with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on printer Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 The USB connectors fit only one way. USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on the computer and the printer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 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. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on printer Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 The USB connectors fit only one way. USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on the computer and the printer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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... card is functioning. Ensure that the network is listed. CHECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE COMPUTER - Solving Problems 35 REINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER - See page 49. CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS - Ensure that the network cable is designed for 16-bit PCMCIA cards only. Replace the network cable...
... card is functioning. Ensure that the network is listed. CHECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE COMPUTER - Solving Problems 35 REINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER - See page 49. CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS - Ensure that the network cable is designed for 16-bit PCMCIA cards only. Replace the network cable...
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... printer, ensure that your scanner is firmly connected to the computer and to the following port(s): setting is USB. REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - See the scanner documentation for instructions. 38 Solving Problems UNLOCK THE SCANNER - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT®.... 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Scanners and Cameras. See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS® - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click ...
... printer, ensure that your scanner is firmly connected to the computer and to the following port(s): setting is USB. REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER - See the scanner documentation for instructions. 38 Solving Problems UNLOCK THE SCANNER - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT®.... 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Scanners and Cameras. See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS® - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com REINSTALL THE AUDIO (SOUND) DRIVER - No sound from headphones CHECK THE HEADPHONE CABLE CONNECTION - DISABLE DIGITAL MODE - To disable digital mode: 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com REINSTALL THE AUDIO (SOUND) DRIVER - No sound from headphones CHECK THE HEADPHONE CABLE CONNECTION - DISABLE DIGITAL MODE - To disable digital mode: 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then ...
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...Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 48 Advanced Troubleshooting To exit the Dell... screen. The device list may indicate requirements for all devices attached to update the driver. A driver is the source of the screen. Drivers What Is a Driver? Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of all the components ...
...Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 48 Advanced Troubleshooting To exit the Dell... screen. The device list may indicate requirements for all devices attached to update the driver. A driver is the source of the screen. Drivers What Is a Driver? Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of all the components ...
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... tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Advanced Troubleshooting 49 Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website provides approved drivers for which the new driver was in when you install drivers obtained from other sources, your hard drive to an earlier operating state without affecting data...
... tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Advanced Troubleshooting 49 Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website provides approved drivers for which the new driver was in when you install drivers obtained from other sources, your hard drive to an earlier operating state without affecting data...
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...selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you install a device driver, use System Restore. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to ...more restore points are available, click the restore point that Restore my computer to an earlier time is automatically selected. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you set your data...
...selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you install a device driver, use System Restore. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to ...more restore points are available, click the restore point that Restore my computer to an earlier time is automatically selected. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you set your data...
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If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. If you do not want to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8 After ... possible, back up all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive.
If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. If you do not want to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8 After ... possible, back up all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive.
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.... 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for more USB hubs to turn on the computer. Doing so may need to install a specific driver to unexpectedly restart. The light might also be on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. 4 PC Card connectors (2) Connect a ...the back USB connectors for 16-bit PCMCIA cards only. NOTE: If you attach a USB device that came with a PC Card option). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 breakaway hinges (2) To prevent damage to your computer, the front door is designed to turn off its hinges, it snaps back in...
.... 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for more USB hubs to turn on the computer. Doing so may need to install a specific driver to unexpectedly restart. The light might also be on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. 4 PC Card connectors (2) Connect a ...the back USB connectors for 16-bit PCMCIA cards only. NOTE: If you attach a USB device that came with a PC Card option). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 breakaway hinges (2) To prevent damage to your computer, the front door is designed to turn off its hinges, it snaps back 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 a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) to indicate which end to insert into the slot, and the cards are generally marked ...with the computer. PC Cards are keyed to load the manufacturer's drivers, install them with its orientation symbol pointing into the slot, and press firmly until the card is not a bootable device. 2 Insert the card into the...
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 a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) to indicate which end to insert into the slot, and the cards are generally marked ...with the computer. PC Cards are keyed to load the manufacturer's drivers, install them with its orientation symbol pointing into the slot, and press firmly until the card is not a bootable device. 2 Insert the card into the...
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... CAUTION: Before you shut down your computer, turn them on. 17 Install any drivers required for an AGP card. 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu ... page 21). 2 Ensure that should be attached to electrical outlets, and turn off . www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 Reconnect any cables that you previously removed. 13 Connect any cables that your computer and... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the card documentation. Your Dell™ computer provides a connector for the card as described in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION:...
... CAUTION: Before you shut down your computer, turn them on. 17 Install any drivers required for an AGP card. 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu ... page 21). 2 Ensure that should be attached to electrical outlets, and turn off . www.dell.com | support.dell.com 12 Reconnect any cables that you previously removed. 13 Connect any cables that your computer and... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the card documentation. Your Dell™ computer provides a connector for the card as described in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION:...
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... and peripherals is installed on the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on ). Dell-installed peripherals include any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all third... the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer's service contract...
... and peripherals is installed on the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on ). Dell-installed peripherals include any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all third... the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer's service contract...
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... general information, 19 helpful tips, 20 how to, 19 cover closing, 72 D Dell contacting, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 46 Dell Support website, 10, 32 Device Driver Rollback, 49 diagnostics, Dell, 46 display. Index A audio. See monitor documentation, 9 finding, 9 help file, 9 online, 10 setup diagram, 9 drivers definition, 48 reinstalling, 49 troubleshooting, 48 drives problems, 26 DVD drive light...
... general information, 19 helpful tips, 20 how to, 19 cover closing, 72 D Dell contacting, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 46 Dell Support website, 10, 32 Device Driver Rollback, 49 diagnostics, Dell, 46 display. Index A audio. See monitor documentation, 9 finding, 9 help file, 9 online, 10 setup diagram, 9 drivers definition, 48 reinstalling, 49 troubleshooting, 48 drives problems, 26 DVD drive light...
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... M memory connectors, 61 messages error, 29 Microsoft License Label, 9 modem problems, 27 monitor blank, 40 hard to read , 41 problems, 40 motherboard. 102 Index hardware drivers, 48 problems, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 52 Help and Support Center, 10 help files accessing, 9-10, 25 Hyper-Threading, 20 I IEEE 1394, 16 problems, 33 Internet...
... M memory connectors, 61 messages error, 29 Microsoft License Label, 9 modem problems, 27 monitor blank, 40 hard to read , 41 problems, 40 motherboard. 102 Index hardware drivers, 48 problems, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 52 Help and Support Center, 10 help files accessing, 9-10, 25 Hyper-Threading, 20 I IEEE 1394, 16 problems, 33 Internet...
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...49 sound problems, 39 volume, 39 speaker problems, 39 volume, 39 specifications, 73 support contacting Dell, 83 system board, 61 System Restore, 49-50 system setup program, 77 R reinstalling drivers, 49 Windows XP, 50 S safety instructions, 7 scanner problems, 38 screen. problems (continued... and Support Center, 10 help file accessing, 9, 25 Troubleshooting Help and Support Center, 25 troubleshooting conflicts, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 46 Device Driver Rollback, 49 drivers, 48 Hardware Troubleshooter, 52 troubleshooting (continued) Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 49-50 ...
...49 sound problems, 39 volume, 39 speaker problems, 39 volume, 39 specifications, 73 support contacting Dell, 83 system board, 61 System Restore, 49-50 system setup program, 77 R reinstalling drivers, 49 Windows XP, 50 S safety instructions, 7 scanner problems, 38 screen. problems (continued... and Support Center, 10 help file accessing, 9, 25 Troubleshooting Help and Support Center, 25 troubleshooting conflicts, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 46 Device Driver Rollback, 49 drivers, 48 Hardware Troubleshooter, 52 troubleshooting (continued) Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 49-50 ...