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... and drivers are already installed on page 36). Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. This document is also available on support.dell.com. NOTE: Additional information may not be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts Dell Precision™...
... and drivers are already installed on page 36). Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. This document is also available on support.dell.com. NOTE: Additional information may not be found at support.dell.com. • How to remove and replace parts Dell Precision™...
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...USB devices, and so on. installs the updates appropriate for your operating system and support for your selections. The 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click your Service Tag. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and ..., such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - software automatically detects your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface computer and operating system and may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads...
...USB devices, and so on. installs the updates appropriate for your operating system and support for your selections. The 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click your Service Tag. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and ..., such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - software automatically detects your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface computer and operating system and may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads...
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...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 The operating system is located on your User's Guide). Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. After you ordered. • How to reinstall drivers...
...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 The operating system is located on your User's Guide). Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. After you ordered. • How to reinstall drivers...
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... shut down your computer (see "System Setup" in your User's Guide), review your Drivers and Utilities disc. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on page 45 and run the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Enter system setup (see "Turning Off Your Computer...
... shut down your computer (see "System Setup" in your User's Guide), review your Drivers and Utilities disc. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on page 45 and run the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Enter system setup (see "Turning Off Your Computer...
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... Test first to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you 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. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click...
... Test first to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you 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. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click...
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... instructions in the Product Information Guide. Windows XP: • Click Start and click My Computer. 4 When the tests are completed, 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. CAUTION: Before you set your...
... instructions in the Product Information Guide. Windows XP: • Click Start and click My Computer. 4 When the tests are completed, 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. CAUTION: Before you set your...
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... of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. A program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 46 Quick Reference Guide
... of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. A program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 46 Quick Reference Guide
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Connect a properly working mouse to highlight Shut down -arrow keys to the computer, then try using the mouse. See "Drivers" in your User's Guide. 48 Quick Reference Guide See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your User's Guide. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ ...
Connect a properly working mouse to highlight Shut down -arrow keys to the computer, then try using the mouse. See "Drivers" in your User's Guide. 48 Quick Reference Guide See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your User's Guide. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ ...
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... is USB. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. 50 Quick Reference Guide See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. Windows XP: 1 Click...
... is USB. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. 50 Quick Reference Guide See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. Windows XP: 1 Click...
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... is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it in the Product Information Guide. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - See "Drivers" in your User's Guide. Ensure that the headphone cable is blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see "About Your Computer" in your User's Guide). Turn off...
... is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it in the Product Information Guide. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - See "Drivers" in your User's Guide. Ensure that the headphone cable is blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see "About Your Computer" in your User's Guide). Turn off...
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See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 6 Drivers and Utilities disc Dell Diagnostics, 36 drives problems, 39 Index 55 Index B battery problems, 39 beep codes, 33 C cards slots, 25 CD-RW drive problems, 40 Check Disk, 41 ... line-in, 21 line-out, 21 mouse, 21 network adapter, 22 parallel, 21 power, 25 serial, 22 connectors (continued) sound, 21 USB, 19, 22-23 D Dell Diagnostics, 36 Dell support site, 7 diagnostic lights, 29 diagnostics beep codes, 33...
See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 6 Drivers and Utilities disc Dell Diagnostics, 36 drives problems, 39 Index 55 Index B battery problems, 39 beep codes, 33 C cards slots, 25 CD-RW drive problems, 40 Check Disk, 41 ... line-in, 21 line-out, 21 mouse, 21 network adapter, 22 parallel, 21 power, 25 serial, 22 connectors (continued) sound, 21 USB, 19, 22-23 D Dell Diagnostics, 36 Dell support site, 7 diagnostic lights, 29 diagnostics beep codes, 33...
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...monitor software conflicts, 35 problems, 45-46 sound connectors line-in, 21 line-out, 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc, 37 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 36 support website, 7 T transferring information to a new computer, 13 ...troubleshooting beep codes, 33 conflicts, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 36 diagnostic lights, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 35 power lights, 27 system messages...
...monitor software conflicts, 35 problems, 45-46 sound connectors line-in, 21 line-out, 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc, 37 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 36 support website, 7 T transferring information to a new computer, 13 ...troubleshooting beep codes, 33 conflicts, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 36 diagnostic lights, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 35 power lights, 27 system messages...
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... Codes 129 Error Messages 130 Dell Diagnostics 136 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 136 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From 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...
... Codes 129 Error Messages 130 Dell Diagnostics 136 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 136 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From 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...
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... Utilities disc to provide lastminute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Disc Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 136). What Are You Looking For? •...
... Utilities disc to provide lastminute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technicalreference material for my computer • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Disc Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 136). What Are You Looking For? •...
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..., service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- If To... You Looking For? Proactive e-mail notification of your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click your operating system and support for the keyword...
..., service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- If To... You Looking For? Proactive e-mail notification of your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click your operating system and support for the keyword...
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Find It Here • How to use the Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support 1 Click the ...
Find It Here • How to use the Drivers and Utilities disc to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support 1 Click the ...
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...and other devices on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. A managed system is available for your computer and certain option settings in the computer must support the hibernate and/or standby mode feature(s) and have the appropriate drivers loaded to do the following:... • Access information about Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation, see the Dell OpenManage IT Assistant User's Guide available on a corporate network. Power Management Your ...
...and other devices on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. A managed system is available for your computer and certain option settings in the computer must support the hibernate and/or standby mode feature(s) and have the appropriate drivers loaded to do the following:... • Access information about Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation, see the Dell OpenManage IT Assistant User's Guide available on a corporate network. Power Management Your ...
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... is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer. If necessary, install additional memory (see if that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an...
... is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure that your computer. If necessary, install additional memory (see if that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an...
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... the Product Information Guide. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in standby mode. See "Drivers" on page 121. Ensure that the network is not receiving power. 116 Troubleshooting See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 141. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin...
... the Product Information Guide. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in standby mode. See "Drivers" on page 121. Ensure that the network is not receiving power. 116 Troubleshooting See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 141. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin...
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... that the Print to the following port(s): setting is working by testing it with another device, such as needed. 5 Reinstall the printer driver. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties and click Ports. ...cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer. 118 Troubleshooting NOTE: See the printer documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2...
... that the Print to the following port(s): setting is working by testing it with another device, such as needed. 5 Reinstall the printer driver. Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties and click Ports. ...cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer. 118 Troubleshooting NOTE: See the printer documentation for information on reinstalling the printer driver. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ View installed printers or fax printers. 2...