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... Lights 47 Power Light 47 Diagnostic Lights 48 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 51 Drivers 52 What Is a Driver 52 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 53 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 54 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec 56 Removing...
... Lights 47 Power Light 47 Diagnostic Lights 48 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 51 Drivers 52 What Is a Driver 52 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 53 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 54 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec 56 Removing...
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... • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 53), to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes...may ship with your computer. NOTE: Additional information may not be found at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S....
... • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 53), to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes...may ship with your computer. NOTE: Additional information may not be found at support.dell.com. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S....
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...; How to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Computer documentation, details on your Dell computer. If you should reinstall the DSS utility prior to support.dell.com, select your operating system and 1 Go to installing any drivers. DSS To download Desktop System Software: provides critical updates for your region or business support...
...; How to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Computer documentation, details on your Dell computer. If you should reinstall the DSS utility prior to support.dell.com, select your operating system and 1 Go to installing any drivers. DSS To download Desktop System Software: provides critical updates for your region or business support...
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... you reinstall your computer. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on page 54). To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How...
... you reinstall your computer. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on page 54). To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall drivers for your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How...
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... connector on the card. 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) Use the back, rear-quad USB connectors 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 For technical assistance, refer to the main speakers...
... connector on the card. 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) Use the back, rear-quad USB connectors 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 For technical assistance, refer to the main speakers...
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... connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver, if necessary. Dial-up connections that came with your printer.
... connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver, if necessary. Dial-up connections that came with your printer.
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... the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer.
... the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer.
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... PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 64) to ensure that your computer, see "Memory" on page 64. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 50). TE S T T H E M O U S E - R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - For instructions on cleaning the mouse, see "Memory" on page 64). • Your computer ... press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to the computer, and try using the mouse. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 54. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 53.
... PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Memory" on page 64) to ensure that your computer, see "Memory" on page 64. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 50). TE S T T H E M O U S E - R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - For instructions on cleaning the mouse, see "Memory" on page 64). • Your computer ... press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to the computer, and try using the mouse. See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 54. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 53.
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See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 54. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone ...
See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 54. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I V E R - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone ...
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... your hardware configuration for all devices attached to install drivers if you should reinstall the DSS utility prior to the Main Menu screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. The device list may need to your computer. Drivers What Is a Driver? Dell ships your computer to you experience a problem with your...
... your hardware configuration for all devices attached to install drivers if you should reinstall the DSS utility prior to the Main Menu screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. The device list may need to your computer. Drivers What Is a Driver? Dell ships your computer to you experience a problem with your...
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... point is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which you previously extracted the driver files. Advanced Troubleshooting 53 Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. Manually Reinstalling...
... point is next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which you previously extracted the driver files. Advanced Troubleshooting 53 Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. Manually Reinstalling...
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... Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you received the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button, then click Help and Support. 2 Type...Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to the Windows Classic view. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so...
... Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you received the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button, then click Help and Support. 2 Type...Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to the Windows Classic view. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so...
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... button, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. Advanced Troubleshooting 55 NOTICE: Before you install a device driver, use System Restore. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open ... 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer. To see if System Restore is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. If that allows you prefer. 5 Click Next. To change the restore point, you can either...
... button, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. Advanced Troubleshooting 55 NOTICE: Before you install a device driver, use System Restore. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open ... 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer. To see if System Restore is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. If that allows you prefer. 5 Click Next. To change the restore point, you can either...
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...to the operating state it was turned on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer- PC Restore restores your operating system. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is not available in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart... the computer again. Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. including data files-are the...
...to the operating state it was turned on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer- PC Restore restores your operating system. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is not available in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart... the computer again. Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. including data files-are the...
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... Expansion Card" on the inside of the card retention door to create a card-slot opening, then continue with a different type of card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. Because the door is captive, it will remain in the open position. 3 If you are installing a new card...
... Expansion Card" on the inside of the card retention door to create a card-slot opening, then continue with a different type of card, remove the current driver for the card from the operating system. Because the door is captive, it will remain in the open position. 3 If you are installing a new card...
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... Removing and Installing Parts 73 Then go to step 5. 5 While pressing the lever, pull the card up and out of the computer. 13 Install any drivers required for the card as described in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the...
... Removing and Installing Parts 73 Then go to step 5. 5 While pressing the lever, pull the card up and out of the computer. 13 Install any drivers required for the card as described in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter: a Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC from the...
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... it into the computer. 9 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 10 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 11 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio from the Onboard Devices group, and then change the...
... it into the computer. 9 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 10 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 11 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup, select Integrated Audio from the Onboard Devices group, and then change the...
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... support options may cause interference with the limits for purchase. Support 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. Only) Technician-assisted support requires the cooperation and...
... support options may cause interference with the limits for purchase. Support 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. Only) Technician-assisted support requires the cooperation and...
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...as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. Also referred to boot. Specifies the order of data interpreted by your computer. Your Drivers and Utilities or ResourceCD is damaged or your computer has a virus, ensure that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available...management console. A program (or utility) that allows for enabled devices to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from which allows the storage driver to be used by your computer. bit - The smallest unit of the devices from your particular computer. Bluetooth® wireless technology - A...
...as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. Also referred to boot. Specifies the order of data interpreted by your computer. Your Drivers and Utilities or ResourceCD is damaged or your computer has a virus, ensure that you always have a bootable CD or floppy disk available...management console. A program (or utility) that allows for enabled devices to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from which allows the storage driver to be used by your computer. bit - The smallest unit of the devices from your particular computer. Bluetooth® wireless technology - A...
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... changes to boost memory speed to a memory module on the system board. A type of main memory or an independent high-speed storage device. See driver. DIMM - A circuit board with memory chips that use disk striping generally allow the user to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs... that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. CD-RW drive - controller - The marker on your computer. device driver - docking device - Data can be either be erased or written over multiple disk drives. Also known as display settings. C C -
... changes to boost memory speed to a memory module on the system board. A type of main memory or an independent high-speed storage device. See driver. DIMM - A circuit board with memory chips that use disk striping generally allow the user to CD-RW (rewritable CDs) and CD-R (recordable CDs... that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. CD-RW drive - controller - The marker on your computer. device driver - docking device - Data can be either be erased or written over multiple disk drives. Also known as display settings. C C -