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Contents Safety Instructions 9 When Using Your Computer 9 Ergonomic Computing Habits 10 When Working Inside Your Computer 12 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 13 Battery Disposal 14 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 19 Turning Off the Computer 20 Windows XP 20 Windows Me and Windows 2000 20 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 22 Accessing Help Files 24 Power Problems 25 Contents 3
Contents Safety Instructions 9 When Using Your Computer 9 Ergonomic Computing Habits 10 When Working Inside Your Computer 12 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 13 Battery Disposal 14 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 19 Turning Off the Computer 20 Windows XP 20 Windows Me and Windows 2000 20 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 22 Accessing Help Files 24 Power Problems 25 Contents 3
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Internet Connection Problems 42 If you have a problem with your Internet connection 42 E-Mail Problems 44 Resolving Other Technical Problems 44 Reinstalling Drivers 44 Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 46 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 47 Windows XP 47 Windows Me 48 Windows 2000 49 Using System Restore 50 Creating a Restore...
Internet Connection Problems 42 If you have a problem with your Internet connection 42 E-Mail Problems 44 Resolving Other Technical Problems 44 Reinstalling Drivers 44 Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 46 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 47 Windows XP 47 Windows Me 48 Windows 2000 49 Using System Restore 50 Creating a Restore...
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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. USB Printer Follow the instructions that came with the USB ... the computer is provided, then follow the instructions in this page). If no information is turned on this section. 1 Install the printer driver if necessary (see "Installing the Printer Driver" on . Sett ing Up 17 screws (2) parallel connector on computer parallel printer cable parallel connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) 3 Turn on...
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. USB Printer Follow the instructions that came with the USB ... the computer is provided, then follow the instructions in this page). If no information is turned on this section. 1 Install the printer driver if necessary (see "Installing the Printer Driver" on . Sett ing Up 17 screws (2) parallel connector on computer parallel printer cable parallel connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) 3 Turn on...
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USB 1.1 connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on the screen using the instructions that came with the printer to install printer drivers. If no was information was provided with the printer. Then follow the prompts on how to start the printer installation CD. If your ... drive D]). If you connect an older printer and it doesn't work after you need 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...
USB 1.1 connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on the screen using the instructions that came with the printer to install printer drivers. If no was information was provided with the printer. Then follow the prompts on how to start the printer installation CD. If your ... drive D]). If you connect an older printer and it doesn't work after you need 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...
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.... 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is ready to the new computer. Sett ing Up 19 To check if your printer driver is titled Operating System. If your printer is listed in the Printers window, the printer is this? Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows XP Only...
.... 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is ready to the new computer. Sett ing Up 19 To check if your printer driver is titled Operating System. If your printer is listed in the Printers window, the printer is this? Transferring Information to a New Computer (Windows XP Only...
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SECTION 2 Solving Problems 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 Me Reinstalling Windows 2000
SECTION 2 Solving Problems 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 Me Reinstalling Windows 2000
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... to a digital telephone network. Verify that is connected to the telephone wall jack with the telephone line. If you are using a different telephone line. 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 N E - Reinstall the scanner driver. Listen for instructions. C H E C K T H E T E L E P HO N E L I V E R -
... to a digital telephone network. Verify that is connected to the telephone wall jack with the telephone line. If you are using a different telephone line. 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 N E - Reinstall the scanner driver. Listen for instructions. C H E C K T H E T E L E P HO N E L I V E R -
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... message from other sources, your problem using the Dell | Support website or e-mail service, call Dell for help with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting questions. you install drivers obtained from Dell within hours. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell | Support website, support.dell.com, and the Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for proper operation. 44 Solving Pr oblems If you...
... message from other sources, your problem using the Dell | Support website or e-mail service, call Dell for help with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting questions. you install drivers obtained from Dell within hours. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell | Support website, support.dell.com, and the Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for proper operation. 44 Solving Pr oblems If you...
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Improves your computer's performance by reinstalling its driver: 1 From the Windows desktop, insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. Click the appropriate guide from the list. Sometimes you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD ... on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the ResourceCD and click Finish to produce sound. • Other Drivers - For information on other drivers on computers running Windows XP, click the Start button, click Help and Support, click User and system guides, and then click Device guides...
Improves your computer's performance by reinstalling its driver: 1 From the Windows desktop, insert the Dell Dimension ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. Click the appropriate guide from the list. Sometimes you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD ... on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the ResourceCD and click Finish to produce sound. • Other Drivers - For information on other drivers on computers running Windows XP, click the Start button, click Help and Support, click User and system guides, and then click Device guides...
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... operating system is not required by the ResourceCD. NOTICE: The ResourceCD contains drivers for devices that product. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback The Windows XP Device Driver Rollback can replace a device driver with the previously installed version if you want to its previous operating...
... operating system is not required by the ResourceCD. NOTICE: The ResourceCD contains drivers for devices that product. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback The Windows XP Device Driver Rollback can replace a device driver with the previously installed version if you want to its previous operating...
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... Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button. 4 In the Device Manager list, check for which the new driver was installed, and then click Properties. 5 Click the Drivers tab. 6 Click Roll Back Driver. Conflicts are sharing the device's IRQ. 4 In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for conflicts with the...
... Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button. 4 In the Device Manager list, check for which the new driver was installed, and then click Properties. 5 Click the Drivers tab. 6 Click Roll Back Driver. Conflicts are sharing the device's IRQ. 4 In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for conflicts with the...
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... in bold. 4 Select a restore point, and then click Next. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in Windows Me) after installing a device driver, first try using Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that you to use System Restore. NOTICE: Before... files or programs until the system restoration is selected, and then click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to see page 46). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Type a name for your computer.
... in bold. 4 Select a restore point, and then click Next. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in Windows Me) after installing a device driver, first try using Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that you to use System Restore. NOTICE: Before... files or programs until the system restoration is selected, and then click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to see page 46). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Type a name for your computer.
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...the CD from the drive. 18 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 44). 19 Reinstall your CD or DVD drive is titled Operating System. If you do so by a Dell technical support representative. Follow the on again. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that may start to run after ... must disable any program or utility that you reinstall your operating system unless instructed to correct a problem, try correcting the problem by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling your computer, select the ...
...the CD from the drive. 18 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 44). 19 Reinstall your CD or DVD drive is titled Operating System. If you do so by a Dell technical support representative. Follow the on again. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that may start to run after ... must disable any program or utility that you reinstall your operating system unless instructed to correct a problem, try correcting the problem by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling your computer, select the ...
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... this section, follow the safety instructions listed in "When Working Inside Your Computer" on . Addi ng Part s 73 8 Lower the plastic securing lever. 9 Connect any drivers required for the card as described in the documentation that came with the card. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to...
... this section, follow the safety instructions listed in "When Working Inside Your Computer" on . Addi ng Part s 73 8 Lower the plastic securing lever. 9 Connect any drivers required for the card as described in the documentation that came with the card. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to...
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.... 2 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer. 3 Pivot the cover down and ensure that came with the drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 14 Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on . 90 Adding Parts NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first...: 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 the network wall jack and then plug it in...
.... 2 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer. 3 Pivot the cover down and ensure that came with the drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 14 Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on . 90 Adding Parts NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first...: 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 the network wall jack and then plug it in...
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...hardware. In addition to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is ...preinstalled on the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on). Dell-installed peripherals include any "Dellinstalled" software...
...hardware. In addition to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is ...preinstalled on the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on). Dell-installed peripherals include any "Dellinstalled" software...
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... turning off, 20 conflicts resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 47 contact numbers, 102 cover closing, 90 opening, 67 crashes, 41 D Dell support policy, 101 display. Index A AGP card, 80 audio. See monitor drivers reinstalling, 44 drives adding, 81, 84 fixing problems, 36 DVD drive fixing problems, 38 E e-mail fixing problems, 44 error...
... turning off, 20 conflicts resolving software and hardware incompatibilities, 47 contact numbers, 102 cover closing, 90 opening, 67 crashes, 41 D Dell support policy, 101 display. Index A AGP card, 80 audio. See monitor drivers reinstalling, 44 drives adding, 81, 84 fixing problems, 36 DVD drive fixing problems, 38 E e-mail fixing problems, 44 error...
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...Me, 55 Windows XP, 53 P password clearing system setup, 98 power fixing problems, 25 turning off, 20 printer connecting, 16 fixing problems, 29 reinstalling driver, 18 setting up, 16 troubleshooting, 29 programs fixing problems, 41 R RAM. floppy drive fixing problems, 36 front door reattaching, 64 view, 63 H ..., 28 fixing problems, 28 speaker adjusting volume, 28 fixing problems, 28 specifications, 92 system board, 70 146 In d e x See memory reinstalling drivers, 44 Windows 2000, 57 Windows Me, 55 Windows XP, 53 ResourceCD, 44 return policy, 141 S safety instructions, 9 ScanDisk, 39 screen.
...Me, 55 Windows XP, 53 P password clearing system setup, 98 power fixing problems, 25 turning off, 20 printer connecting, 16 fixing problems, 29 reinstalling driver, 18 setting up, 16 troubleshooting, 29 programs fixing problems, 41 R RAM. floppy drive fixing problems, 36 front door reattaching, 64 view, 63 H ..., 28 fixing problems, 28 speaker adjusting volume, 28 fixing problems, 28 specifications, 92 system board, 70 146 In d e x See memory reinstalling drivers, 44 Windows 2000, 57 Windows Me, 55 Windows XP, 53 ResourceCD, 44 return policy, 141 S safety instructions, 9 ScanDisk, 39 screen.
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..., 40 Help, 24 printer, 30 reinstalling, 57 shutdown, 20 Windows Me error messages, 40 Help, 24 printer, 30 reinstalling, 55 shutdown, 20 Windows XP device driver rollback, 46 error messages, 40 Help, 24 printer, 30 reinstalling, 53 shutdown, 20 Index 147
..., 40 Help, 24 printer, 30 reinstalling, 57 shutdown, 20 Windows Me error messages, 40 Help, 24 printer, 30 reinstalling, 55 shutdown, 20 Windows XP device driver rollback, 46 error messages, 40 Help, 24 printer, 30 reinstalling, 53 shutdown, 20 Index 147
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