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... proprietary interest in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Dell Inc. A00 Reproduction in the United States and/or other than its own. Trademarks used in this ...is strictly forbidden. is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products...
... proprietary interest in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Dell Inc. A00 Reproduction in the United States and/or other than its own. Trademarks used in this ...is strictly forbidden. is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products...
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... 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 troubleshoot and solve problems 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and ...in certain countries. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on support.dell.com. This document is also available on page 36). NOTE: Additional information may not ship with your computer. What...
... 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 troubleshoot and solve problems 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and ...in certain countries. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers (see "Dell Diagnostics" on support.dell.com. This document is also available on page 36). NOTE: Additional information may not ship with your computer. What...
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... • 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 the Service... Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the ...
... • 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 the Service... Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the ...
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... magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. What Are You Looking For? • How to use Microsoft Windows XP 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 that describes your ...
... magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. What Are You Looking For? • How to use Microsoft Windows XP 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 that describes your ...
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...Windows XP or Windows Vista" in your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. NOTE: The color 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...
...Windows XP or Windows Vista" in your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. NOTE: The color 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...
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...Network Connections utility in Windows XP. To transfer data over a network or serial connection, or by directly connecting a serial cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of the two computers. NOTE: For more information about transferring data, search support.dell.com for you ... available in certain countries. Quick Reference Guide 13 NOTE: Access to another computer over a serial connection, you . Microsoft Windows XP The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to perform additional configuration steps, such as a writable CD or...
...Network Connections utility in Windows XP. To transfer data over a network or serial connection, or by directly connecting a serial cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of the two computers. NOTE: For more information about transferring data, search support.dell.com for you ... available in certain countries. Quick Reference Guide 13 NOTE: Access to another computer over a serial connection, you . Microsoft Windows XP The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to perform additional configuration steps, such as a writable CD or...
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...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 will use the wizard from which the data is copied and the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click Finish. 14...designates the destination computer to which data is to be transferred as the new computer. COPY DATA FROM THE SOURCE COMPUTER 1 Insert the Windows XP Operating System installation disc into the source computer. Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (With the Operating System Disc) NOTE: The Files and...
...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 will use the wizard from which the data is copied and the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click Finish. 14...designates the destination computer to which data is to be transferred as the new computer. COPY DATA FROM THE SOURCE COMPUTER 1 Insert the Windows XP Operating System installation disc into the source computer. Files and Settings Transfer Wizard (With the Operating System Disc) NOTE: The Files and...
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... transfer method of your settings and files, then click Next. When the transfer 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 the new computer.
... transfer method of your settings and files, then click Next. When the transfer 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 the new computer.
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...; Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) 16 Quick Reference Guide 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 ...applies them to your settings and files, then click Next. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. The selected data is complete, the Finished screen appears. 4 Click Finished, and then restart the computer.
...; Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) 16 Quick Reference Guide 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 ...applies them to your settings and files, then click Next. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. The selected data is complete, the Finished screen appears. 4 Click Finished, and then restart the computer.
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...R O B L E M - This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in BIOS setup. H A R ...D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L U R E - Possible hard drive failure during the operating system setup or is detected, but incorrectly configured, you can be malfunctioning (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for assistance). S YS T E M D I S K O R D I S K E T T E - N O T A B O O T D I S K E R R O R - Insert a bootable floppy disk ...
...R O B L E M - This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in BIOS setup. H A R ...D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I L U R E - Possible hard drive failure during the operating system setup or is detected, but incorrectly configured, you can be malfunctioning (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for assistance). S YS T E M D I S K O R D I S K E T T E - N O T A B O O T D I S K E R R O R - Insert a bootable floppy disk ...
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... appears, press immediately. If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. See "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc" on Dell™ computers. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 37. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is active. Dell recommends that you print these procedures before you see "Turning...
... appears, press immediately. If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. See "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc" on Dell™ computers. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 37. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is active. Dell recommends that you print these procedures before you see "Turning...
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... 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Run Express Test first to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you want to run . Then shut down and restart the computer. This test typically takes 1 hour or more...Reference Guide 37 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. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2 Shut down your part. If...
... 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Run Express Test first to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you want to run . Then shut down and restart the computer. This test typically takes 1 hour or more...Reference Guide 37 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. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2 Shut down your part. If...
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...view. Battery Problems CAUTION: There is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (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 ... time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the program's documentation. Windows XP: • Click Start and click My Computer. 4 When the tests are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc, remove the disc. 5 Close the test screen ...
...view. Battery Problems CAUTION: There is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (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 ... time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the program's documentation. Windows XP: • Click Start and click My Computer. 4 When the tests are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc, remove the disc. 5 Close the test screen ...
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... all programs before you write to eliminate the possibility that are checked. Search for the keyword standby in the drive or the media. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 36. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the lower-right corner... on page 25. Try closing all DVD drives. See "Back View (Desktop Orientation)" on power management modes. 40 Quick Reference Guide ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and...
... all programs before you write to eliminate the possibility that are checked. Search for the keyword standby in the drive or the media. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 36. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the lower-right corner... on page 25. Try closing all DVD drives. See "Back View (Desktop Orientation)" on power management modes. 40 Quick Reference Guide ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and...
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... you insert the telephone line connector into the network adapter connector (see "Back Panel Connectors" in the Product Information Guide. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start and click Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now... Continue; If you begin any of bad sectors and click Start. C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I N G S - Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. 4 Click Scan for and attempt recovery of...
... you insert the telephone line connector into the network adapter connector (see "Back Panel Connectors" in the Product Information Guide. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start and click Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now... Continue; If you begin any of bad sectors and click Start. C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I N G S - Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. 4 Click Scan for and attempt recovery of...
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... the Internet. RUN THE MODEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL - If all commands receive responses, the modem is communicating with Windows. 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 - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and Modem Options... instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Helper is communicating with Windows. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Phone...
... the Internet. RUN THE MODEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL - If all commands receive responses, the modem is communicating with Windows. 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 - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Phone and Modem Options... instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. Modem Helper is communicating with Windows. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Phone...
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...Insert a disk into the drive and try again. In some cases, you may have to use. If the error message is missing an essential file. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to restart your computer. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND...characters in the Product Information Guide. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Close all windows and open is not listed, see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). Contact Dell (see the documentation for installation instructions. Quick Reference Guide 43
...Insert a disk into the drive and try again. In some cases, you may have to use. If the error message is missing an essential file. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to restart your computer. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND...characters in the Product Information Guide. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Close all windows and open is not listed, see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). Contact Dell (see the documentation for installation instructions. Quick Reference Guide 43
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...pins. • Remove any keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager. If your User's Guide), reconnect the ... IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON THE COMPUTER ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS ENABLED IN SYSTEM SETUP - Contact Dell (see "Turning Off Your Computer"...
...pins. • Remove any keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide). Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device Manager. If your User's Guide), reconnect the ... IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON THE COMPUTER ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS ENABLED IN SYSTEM SETUP - Contact Dell (see "Turning Off Your Computer"...
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...Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER... MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • 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 this version ...
...Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER... MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • 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 this version ...
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... MOUSE SETTINGS - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. 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 - See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your User's Guide. 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 - 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 ... E S H O O T E R - TE S T T H E M O U S E - Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as...
... MOUSE SETTINGS - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. 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 - See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your User's Guide. 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 - 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 ... E S H O O T E R - TE S T T H E M O U S E - Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as...