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... and names or their products. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are either potential damage to hardware or loss of Microsoft Corporation in any proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Dell Inc.; A00 Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important...
... and names or their products. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are either potential damage to hardware or loss of Microsoft Corporation in any proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Dell Inc.; A00 Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important...
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... your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts Dell Precision™ User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft® Windows® XP and • How to configure system settings Windows Vista™ Help and Support Center •... How to run the Dell™ Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. ...
... your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts Dell Precision™ User's Guide • Specifications Microsoft® Windows® XP and • How to configure system settings Windows Vista™ Help and Support Center •... How to run the Dell™ Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. ...
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... Terms and Conditions (U.S. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion, or "hole", to direct your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of...; Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on your computer: • Use ...
... Terms and Conditions (U.S. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion, or "hole", to direct your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of...; Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on your computer: • Use ...
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... or Vista™ • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Help and Support Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one of the topics listed, or type a word or phrase... the arrow icon, and then click the topic that describes your problem. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. 8 Quick Reference Guide Microsoft Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and Support. 2 In Search Help, type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then...
... or Vista™ • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Help and Support Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one of the topics listed, or type a word or phrase... the arrow icon, and then click the topic that describes your problem. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. 8 Quick Reference Guide Microsoft Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and Support. 2 In Search Help, type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then...
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To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System disc (see "Reintalling Windows XP or Windows Vista" in your User's Guide). The operating system is located on your computer. NOTE: The color of your disc varies based on ... and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with users of Dell Precision products and the Linux operating system • 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? •...
To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System disc (see "Reintalling Windows XP or Windows Vista" in your User's Guide). The operating system is located on your computer. NOTE: The color of your disc varies based on ... and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with users of Dell Precision products and the Linux operating system • 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? •...
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...create for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System?). Quick Reference Guide 13 Transferring Information to a New Computer You can use your computer or a... Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in certain countries. Microsoft Windows XP The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in Windows XP. NOTE: Access to transfer data, such as a ...
...create for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System?). Quick Reference Guide 13 Transferring Information to a New Computer You can use your computer or a... Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in certain countries. Microsoft Windows XP The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in Windows XP. NOTE: Access to transfer data, such as a ...
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...Reference Guide Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (With the Operating System Disc) NOTE: The Files and Settings Transfer Wizard designates the source computer from the Windows XP CD, then click Next. 4 Review the information under Now go to your choice, then click Next. 7 Under What do ?, click ... you want to do you want to transfer?, click to select the data you want to the source computer. The Files and Settings Transfer Wizard window appears. 4 Click Next. 5 Under Which computer is this ?, click Old Computer, then click Next. 6 Under Select a transfer method, click the transfer...
...Reference Guide Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (With the Operating System Disc) NOTE: The Files and Settings Transfer Wizard designates the source computer from the Windows XP CD, then click Next. 4 Review the information under Now go to your choice, then click Next. 7 Under What do ?, click ... you want to do you want to transfer?, click to select the data you want to the source computer. The Files and Settings Transfer Wizard window appears. 4 Click Next. 5 Under Which computer is this ?, click Old Computer, then click Next. 6 Under Select a transfer method, click the transfer...
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...; Accessories→ System Tools→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 Under Which computer is this ?, click New computer, then click Next. 3 Under Do you have a Windows XP CD?, click I want to create a Wizard Disk in the following drive, then click Next. 4 Insert removable media, such as a writable CD or DVD, then...
...; Accessories→ System Tools→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 Under Which computer is this ?, click New computer, then click Next. 3 Under Do you have a Windows XP CD?, click I want to create a Wizard Disk in the following drive, then click Next. 4 Insert removable media, such as a writable CD or DVD, then...
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...data is complete, the Finished screen appears. 4 Click Finished, and then restart the computer. Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button and then click Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a... new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Power Protection Devices Several devices are the files and settings?, click to select the method you want to transfer?, ...
...data is complete, the Finished screen appears. 4 Click Finished, and then restart the computer. Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button and then click Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a... new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Power Protection Devices Several devices are the files and settings?, click to select the method you want to transfer?, ...
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... remove the floppy disk from drive A and restart the computer. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type ... HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during hard-drive boot test (see "Contacting Dell" in BIOS setup. S YS T E M D I S K O R D I N T E R R U P T - System board failure or a chip on the system board might...
... remove the floppy disk from drive A and restart the computer. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type ... HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during hard-drive boot test (see "Contacting Dell" in BIOS setup. S YS T E M D I S K O R D I N T E R R U P T - System board failure or a chip on the system board might...
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... Off Your Computer" in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell™ computers. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 45 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start the search. 3 In the search results, select... the option that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. If you experience ...
... Off Your Computer" in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell™ computers. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 45 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start the search. 3 In the search results, select... the option that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. If you experience ...
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... list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears (see the Windows desktop. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the option you see "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on your part. On the next start-up, the computer...Drivers and Utilities disc. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to answer questions periodically. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are listed, select the ...
... list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears (see the Windows desktop. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the option you see "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on your part. On the next start-up, the computer...Drivers and Utilities disc. 2 Shut down your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to answer questions periodically. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are listed, select the ...
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...your computer: • If you set your User's Guide). Troubleshooting Follow these tips when you have to the Windows Classic view. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. This message may not apply if you added or removed... date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" in a program, see "Contacting Dell" in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message ...
...your computer: • If you set your User's Guide). Troubleshooting Follow these tips when you have to the Windows Classic view. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. This message may not apply if you added or removed... date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" in a program, see "Contacting Dell" in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message ...
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...which does not indicate a defect in your antivirus software to eliminate the possibility that are checked. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 25. Optical Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is defective. •... N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I N G T O A D I S K - R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - See "Back View (Desktop Orientation)" on page 36. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of data during the writing process. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on power...
...which does not indicate a defect in your antivirus software to eliminate the possibility that are checked. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 25. Optical Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is defective. •... N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I N G T O A D I S K - R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - See "Back View (Desktop Orientation)" on page 36. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of data during the writing process. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on power...
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...into the network adapter connector (see "Back Panel Connectors" in the Product Information Guide. Hard Drive Problems RUN CHECK DISK - The User Account Control window may appear. E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you are an administrator on the screen. If you begin any of bad sectors and... an analog telephone jack only. NOTE: Connect the modem to continue the desired action. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; Windows Vista: 1 Click Start and click Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now.
...into the network adapter connector (see "Back Panel Connectors" in the Product Information Guide. Hard Drive Problems RUN CHECK DISK - The User Account Control window may appear. E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you are an administrator on the screen. If you begin any of bad sectors and... an analog telephone jack only. NOTE: Connect the modem to continue the desired action. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; Windows Vista: 1 Click Start and click Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now.
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... to the telephone wall jack. E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N T E R N E T - Ensure that the modem is communicating with Windows. If all computers. • Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it and connect to the Internet. RUN THE MODEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL - VERIFY... THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. ...
... to the telephone wall jack. E N S U R E T H A T Y O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I N T E R N E T - Ensure that the modem is communicating with Windows. If all computers. • Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it and connect to the Internet. RUN THE MODEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL - VERIFY... THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Phone and Modem Options→ Modems. ...
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... drive and try again. N O N - CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - Insert a bootable floppy disk, CD, or DVD. Close all windows and open is not listed, see "Contacting Dell" in your computer. Contact Dell (see the documentation for the operating system or the program that you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program...
... drive and try again. N O N - CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - Insert a bootable floppy disk, CD, or DVD. Close all windows and open is not listed, see "Contacting Dell" in your computer. Contact Dell (see the documentation for the operating system or the program that you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program...
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... frayed and check cable connectors for your User's Guide). Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance→ System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. Contact Dell (see "Turning Off Your Computer" in your User's ...the keyboard directly to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Contacting Dell" in your computer, and then restart the computer. • Ensure that the cable is listed, Windows recognizes the device. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 CARD IS PROPERLY SEATED ENSURE THAT THE...
... frayed and check cable connectors for your User's Guide). Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance→ System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. Contact Dell (see "Turning Off Your Computer" in your User's ...the keyboard directly to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Contacting Dell" in your computer, and then restart the computer. • Ensure that the cable is listed, Windows recognizes the device. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 CARD IS PROPERLY SEATED ENSURE THAT THE...
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...that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the program. •...the instructions on the screen. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds (until the ...
...that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the program. •...the instructions on the screen. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds (until the ...
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...H E F R O N T O F T H E C O M P U T E R - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - If the link integrity light is occurring. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND ATTEMPT TO LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G S - Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . and down-arrow keys to highlight Shut down... that the network is firmly inserted into the network connector on the computer. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the...
...H E F R O N T O F T H E C O M P U T E R - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - If the link integrity light is occurring. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND ATTEMPT TO LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G S - Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . and down-arrow keys to highlight Shut down... that the network is firmly inserted into the network connector on the computer. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the...