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... documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities disc to run the Dell™ Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may not be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts Dell Precision™ User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft® Windows® XP and • How to...
... documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities disc to run the Dell™ Diagnostics (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may not be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts Dell Precision™ User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft® Windows® XP and • How to...
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...; Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer • linux.dell.com • lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linuxprecision Quick Reference Guide 9 What Are You Looking For? • How to use Linux Dell Supported Linux Sites • E-mail discussions... with users of your disc varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System disc (see "Reintalling Windows XP or Windows Vista" in your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers...
...; Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer • linux.dell.com • lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linuxprecision Quick Reference Guide 9 What Are You Looking For? • How to use Linux Dell Supported Linux Sites • E-mail discussions... with users of your disc varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System disc (see "Reintalling Windows XP or Windows Vista" in your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers...
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... see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on page 45 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Dell recommends that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your...
... see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on page 45 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Dell recommends that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your...
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... Disc 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2 Shut down your part. Option Express Test Extended Test Function Performs a quick test of devices. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears (see the Windows desktop. Quick Reference Guide 37 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu...
... Disc 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2 Shut down your part. Option Express Test Extended Test Function Performs a quick test of devices. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears (see the Windows desktop. Quick Reference Guide 37 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu...
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... are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc, remove the disc. 5 Close the test screen to return to the manufacturer's instructions. Troubleshooting Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you set your Dell computer to repeatedly reset...correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Replacing the Battery" in the Product Information Guide. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT WINDOWS RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. If you ...
... are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc, remove the disc. 5 Close the test screen to return to the manufacturer's instructions. Troubleshooting Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you set your Dell computer to repeatedly reset...correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Replacing the Battery" in the Product Information Guide. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT WINDOWS RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. If you ...
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...system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), ...pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. A program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
...system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), ...pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. A program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
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...computer. and down-arrow keys to the computer, then try using the mouse. CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - See "Drivers" in your User's Guide. If the link integrity light is off , reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the... the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G S - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND ATTEMPT TO ...
...computer. and down-arrow keys to the computer, then try using the mouse. CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - See "Drivers" in your User's Guide. If the link integrity light is off , reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the... the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G S - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND ATTEMPT TO ...
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... securely connected to the following port(s): setting is USB. See the scanner documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for.... 2 If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties→ Ports. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If the printer is listed, right-click...
... securely connected to the following port(s): setting is USB. See the scanner documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for.... 2 If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties→ Ports. C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If the printer is listed, right-click...
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... Your Hard Drive 137 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 137 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 138 11 Reinstalling Software 141 Drivers 141 What Is a Driver 141 Identifying Drivers 141 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 142 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating Systems 143 Restoring...
... Your Hard Drive 137 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 137 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 138 11 Reinstalling Software 141 Drivers 141 What Is a Driver 141 Identifying Drivers 141 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 142 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating Systems 143 Restoring...
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... your disc varies based on your computer. Find It Here • How to use the Operating System disc (see "Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista" on the screen. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on page 149). 16 Finding Information After you ordered. To...
... your disc varies based on your computer. Find It Here • How to use the Operating System disc (see "Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista" on the screen. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on page 149). 16 Finding Information After you ordered. To...
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...Troubleshooting IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you begin any open files and exit any of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. If necessary, install additional memory (see if that ...resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer. A solid blue screen appears TU RN THE COMPUTER ...
...Troubleshooting IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you begin any open files and exit any of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. If necessary, install additional memory (see if that ...resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer. A solid blue screen appears TU RN THE COMPUTER ...
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...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating Systems" on page 143. The computer is firmly inserted into the network ...Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating Systems" on page 121. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G G R E E N - See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 143. See "Drivers" on the back of the procedures in this section,...
...of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating Systems" on page 143. The computer is firmly inserted into the network ...Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating Systems" on page 121. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G G R E E N - See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 143. See "Drivers" on the back of the procedures in this section,...
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...printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer. 2 If the printer is listed, ... testing it with another device, such as needed. 5 Reinstall the printer driver. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for information on reinstalling the printer driver. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware...
...printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printer. 2 If the printer is listed, ... testing it with another device, such as needed. 5 Reinstall the printer driver. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for information on reinstalling the printer driver. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware...
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...Drivers" on page 143. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Troubleshooting 119 Ensure that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I V E R - See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Product Information Guide. Windows... N C E - R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I V E R - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Microsoft...
...Drivers" on page 143. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Troubleshooting 119 Ensure that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I V E R - See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Product Information Guide. Windows... N C E - R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I V E R - VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Microsoft...
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..." on page 138), select the test that you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you want to proceed. See "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc" on (or restart) your computer and try... for one time only. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2 Shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down and restart the ...
..." on page 138), select the test that you see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you want to proceed. See "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc" on (or restart) your computer and try... for one time only. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2 Shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Then shut down and restart the ...
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... for your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. All devices require a driver program. 11 Reinstalling Software Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is needed. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device... has its own set of your operating system. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that only its driver recognizes. Dell ships your operating system. • Connect or install ...
... for your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. All devices require a driver program. 11 Reinstalling Software Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is needed. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device... has its own set of your operating system. Many drivers, such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that only its driver recognizes. Dell ships your operating system. • Connect or install ...
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... administrator on your computer might not work correctly. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the computer, click Continue; Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to see "Reinstalling...
... administrator on your computer might not work correctly. Using Windows Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the computer, click Continue; Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to see "Reinstalling...
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... can use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the...to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If you installed the new driver. otherwise, contact your computer to the operating state that existed before you are ...
... can use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the...to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If you installed the new driver. otherwise, contact your computer to the operating state that existed before you are ...
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... 4 When prompted, click Finish to restore your operating system. If possible, back up all data on . Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to reboot the computer. 146 Reinstalling Software These options restore your computer. Any ..., digital photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently...
... 4 When prompted, click Finish to restore your operating system. If possible, back up all data on . Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to reboot the computer. 146 Reinstalling Software These options restore your computer. Any ..., digital photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently...
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...reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to load any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating ... computer, or whether you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System...
...reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to load any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating ... computer, or whether you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System...