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...dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Express Service Code and Service Tag • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find it Here Express Service Code and Product Key Label These labels are located on your computer. • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD... and Installation Guide After you reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click...
...dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Express Service Code and Service Tag • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find it Here Express Service Code and Product Key Label These labels are located on your computer. • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD... and Installation Guide After you reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click...
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...; Downloads - This website may not be available in all regions. What Are You Looking For? • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and ... problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration • Service contract for corporate, government, and education customers. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for my computer • How to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with other...
...; Downloads - This website may not be available in all regions. What Are You Looking For? • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and ... problem. 4 Follow the instructions on my computer configuration • Service contract for corporate, government, and education customers. premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for my computer • How to technical service and support questions • Online discussions with other...
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... a detailed description of computer problems. For more information, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics" on your monitor screen B EE P C OD E S - The Dell Diagnostics tests various components in your computer and helps to identify the cause of the error, beep ...computer SY S T E M ME S S AG E S - Located on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. record your Express Service Code and Service Tag Number below; SY S T E M LI G HT...
... a detailed description of computer problems. For more information, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics" on your monitor screen B EE P C OD E S - The Dell Diagnostics tests various components in your computer and helps to identify the cause of the error, beep ...computer SY S T E M ME S S AG E S - Located on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. record your Express Service Code and Service Tag Number below; SY S T E M LI G HT...
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... test screen to return to wait until you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). If you see the Windows desktop. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. On the next...
... test screen to return to wait until you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). If you see the Windows desktop. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. On the next...
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... Express Service Code and Service Tag Number Microsoft® Windows® License Label Express Service Code and Product Key How to access documentation, reinstall drivers, or run diagnostics tools. A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers for Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide What Are You Looking For ? ...Find It Here ResourceCD How to set up my computer Troubleshooting information Tools and utilities Warranty information You can use this CD to reinstall my operating system Located on your computer. Operating System CD and Installation Guide
... Express Service Code and Service Tag Number Microsoft® Windows® License Label Express Service Code and Product Key How to access documentation, reinstall drivers, or run diagnostics tools. A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers for Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide What Are You Looking For ? ...Find It Here ResourceCD How to set up my computer Troubleshooting information Tools and utilities Warranty information You can use this CD to reinstall my operating system Located on your computer. Operating System CD and Installation Guide
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... my computer Frequently asked questions File downloads Details on the screen. Back to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with other Dell customers Upgrades - If you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP Documentation for my computer and devices Windows XP Help and Support Center 1. contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information...
... my computer Frequently asked questions File downloads Details on the screen. Back to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with other Dell customers Upgrades - If you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP Documentation for my computer and devices Windows XP Help and Support Center 1. contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information...
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... it into a USB connector. If you have a USB keyboard, connector plug it into the green mouse connector. Your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on all computers) Back Panel The connectors for half-height AGP or DVI Adapter cards. Computers with the AC power available in...
... it into a USB connector. If you have a USB keyboard, connector plug it into the green mouse connector. Your computer is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on all computers) Back Panel The connectors for half-height AGP or DVI Adapter cards. Computers with the AC power available in...
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... intrusion detector. 13. Back to the sound card's connectors. 10. Close the computer cover. 11. Install the appropriate modem driver and voice program. Installing a TAPI Sound Card You can connect your computer. 8. Disconnect the computer power cable from their electrical... and then use the audio capabilities as a speakerphone. 1. Install the appropriate drivers for information on the modem card. For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation and your Microsoft® Windows® documentation. Open the computer cover. 6. up: ALERT! Reset the ...
... intrusion detector. 13. Back to the sound card's connectors. 10. Close the computer cover. 11. Install the appropriate modem driver and voice program. Installing a TAPI Sound Card You can connect your computer. 8. Disconnect the computer power cable from their electrical... and then use the audio capabilities as a speakerphone. 1. Install the appropriate drivers for information on the modem card. For more information, see the manufacturer's documentation and your Microsoft® Windows® documentation. Open the computer cover. 6. up: ALERT! Reset the ...
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... and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with integrated sound) to attach a record/playback connector device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. A good connection exists between a 1,000-Mbps (1Gbps) network and the computer. A good connection exists between ... have a USB keyboard, connector plug it into a USB connector. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on " state. 7 line-in connector is transmitting or receiving network data. A good connection exists between a...
... and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with integrated sound) to attach a record/playback connector device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. A good connection exists between a 1,000-Mbps (1Gbps) network and the computer. A good connection exists between ... have a USB keyboard, connector plug it into a USB connector. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on " state. 7 line-in connector is transmitting or receiving network data. A good connection exists between a...
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... position even though the AC power available in Japan is 100 V. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on computers with a manual voltage selection switch, set to attach headphones connector and most closely matches the AC power... adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into the purple keyboard connector. The connectors for AGP or DVI Adapter cards. Yellow - Dell recommends the use of network traffic may make this light appear to be set the switch for our customers' networks. 6 network ...
... position even though the AC power available in Japan is 100 V. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on computers with a manual voltage selection switch, set to attach headphones connector and most closely matches the AC power... adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into the purple keyboard connector. The connectors for AGP or DVI Adapter cards. Yellow - Dell recommends the use of network traffic may make this light appear to be set the switch for our customers' networks. 6 network ...
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...you may help you properly installed and configured the program- Check for device driver conflicts Verify that the values or characters you are unable to get a ...CD. Check for instructions. Use a virus-scanning program to restart the computer. Otherwise, you have not made an error while entering data- If any open files, exit any of pressing the power button. Then press the power button again to run the Dell...See the documentation that came with the operating system installed on the computer. Windows 98 1. Click the program that may lose data. You might lose data...
...you may help you properly installed and configured the program- Check for device driver conflicts Verify that the values or characters you are unable to get a ...CD. Check for instructions. Use a virus-scanning program to restart the computer. Otherwise, you have not made an error while entering data- If any open files, exit any of pressing the power button. Then press the power button again to run the Dell...See the documentation that came with the operating system installed on the computer. Windows 98 1. Click the program that may lose data. You might lose data...
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... you complete these checks. Connect a mouse that resolves the problem. See "Reinstalling Drivers." Network Problems Test the mouse- Check the mouse settings Windows XP 1. Enter system setup and ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. Run the Dell Diagnostics. Straighten bent pins. Double-click the Mouse icon. 3. If any open...
... you complete these checks. Connect a mouse that resolves the problem. See "Reinstalling Drivers." Network Problems Test the mouse- Check the mouse settings Windows XP 1. Enter system setup and ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. Run the Dell Diagnostics. Straighten bent pins. Double-click the Mouse icon. 3. If any open...
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...or the Parallel Port setting (for troubleshooting procedures. Remove these checks. NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. For a USB printer, ensure that the device is USB. Check for the recommended settings. Ensure that the Print ...Multiple power strips connected to MP3 songs, ensure that you complete these other possible causes of the tests fail, contact Dell. 1. See "Reinstalling Drivers." See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities." Click the Start button, point to the Integrated Devices option settings. Click ...
...or the Parallel Port setting (for troubleshooting procedures. Remove these checks. NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. For a USB printer, ensure that the device is USB. Check for the recommended settings. Ensure that the Print ...Multiple power strips connected to MP3 songs, ensure that you complete these other possible causes of the tests fail, contact Dell. 1. See "Reinstalling Drivers." See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities." Click the Start button, point to the Integrated Devices option settings. Click ...
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... and reinstall the battery. 3. If your screen. Run the speaker diagnostics- See "Reinstalling Drivers." Run the Dell Diagnostics- If any of the tests fail, contact Dell. Run the Dell Diagnostics- Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them on. Ensure that the speakers are ...speaker documentation for interrupt request conflicts- Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to eliminate distortion. Adjust the Windows volume control- Check the device option setting- System Board Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as a lamp. Close the ...
... and reinstall the battery. 3. If your screen. Run the speaker diagnostics- See "Reinstalling Drivers." Run the Dell Diagnostics- If any of the tests fail, contact Dell. Run the Dell Diagnostics- Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them on. Ensure that the speakers are ...speaker documentation for interrupt request conflicts- Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to eliminate distortion. Adjust the Windows volume control- Check the device option setting- System Board Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as a lamp. Close the ...
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...Drivers and Utilities CD. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" and run the Dell Diagnostics before you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Dell Diagnostics Reinstalling Drivers.... Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell recommends that you print these procedures before you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo ...
...Drivers and Utilities CD. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" and run the Dell Diagnostics before you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide Dell Diagnostics Reinstalling Drivers.... Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell recommends that you print these procedures before you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo ...
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 2. On the next start the ResourceCD menu. 7. Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the numbered list. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click ... computer. When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press . 4. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. You can customize the tests to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8. If multiple versions are having. 2. If ...
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 2. On the next start the ResourceCD menu. 7. Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the numbered list. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click ... computer. When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press . 4. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. You can customize the tests to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8. If multiple versions are having. 2. If ...
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...for all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5. Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 3. To access the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD Guide, click User's Guides in the Topic pull-down menu, and then click Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD. Click the Start...installed on a computer running Windows XP: 1. Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you are completed, if you that the CD will begin installation. Configuration Displays...
...for all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD, remove the CD. 5. Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 3. To access the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD Guide, click User's Guides in the Topic pull-down menu, and then click Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD. Click the Start...installed on a computer running Windows XP: 1. Reinstalling Drivers NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you are completed, if you that the CD will begin installation. Configuration Displays...
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... NOTE: System Restore does not revert user data or document files, so restoring does not cause loss of restore points; NOTE: Dell recommends that you install an application program designed for newer ones. There are made to the system. If your data files. System...system problem, System Restore can create restore points manually, if desired. In addition, you turn the computer on types of Windows detects unsigned device-driver installations. Event-Triggered Restore Points Event-triggered restore points are required to All Programs-> Accessories-> System Tools , and then ...
... NOTE: System Restore does not revert user data or document files, so restoring does not cause loss of restore points; NOTE: Dell recommends that you install an application program designed for newer ones. There are made to the system. If your data files. System...system problem, System Restore can create restore points manually, if desired. In addition, you turn the computer on types of Windows detects unsigned device-driver installations. Event-Triggered Restore Points Event-triggered restore points are required to All Programs-> Accessories-> System Tools , and then ...
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... the preceding steps, using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration. If you can replace a device driver with the results of the new restore point. Driver Rollback Windows XP device Driver Rollback can use Driver Rollback: 1. Type a description of the restore points presented through the System Restore Wizard. If you encounter operating system...
... the preceding steps, using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration. If you can replace a device driver with the results of the new restore point. Driver Rollback Windows XP device Driver Rollback can use Driver Rollback: 1. Type a description of the restore points presented through the System Restore Wizard. If you encounter operating system...
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..., and then click Roll Back Driver. Microsoft Windows XP includes a new feature that cannot easily be used on the ... is the default user screen for which is complete. All of the multimedia capabilities. When the Log Off Windows screen appears, click either Switch User or Log Off. 3. You can run in the background during a user...access Fast User Switching: 1. Click the Start button and click Log Off. 2. Fast User Switching, which the new driver was installed, and then click Properties. 5. During setup, the computer administrator creates all of each individual user logging off...
..., and then click Roll Back Driver. Microsoft Windows XP includes a new feature that cannot easily be used on the ... is the default user screen for which is complete. All of the multimedia capabilities. When the Log Off Windows screen appears, click either Switch User or Log Off. 3. You can run in the background during a user...access Fast User Switching: 1. Click the Start button and click Log Off. 2. Fast User Switching, which the new driver was installed, and then click Properties. 5. During setup, the computer administrator creates all of each individual user logging off...