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... practices information, see "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media is active. 3 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and click Next to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type...
... practices information, see "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media is active. 3 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and click Next to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type...
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... computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. If multiple versions are listed, select the version that is known ... utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Dell Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your ...
... computer. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. If multiple versions are listed, select the version that is known ... utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Dell Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your ...
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..., click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with any ...device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you may appear. Microsoft® Windows Vista®: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button™ , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device ...
..., click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with any ...device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you may appear. Microsoft® Windows Vista®: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button™ , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device ...
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... installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If you installed the new driver. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your first time to...
... installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. If you installed the new driver. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your first time to...
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... you want to restart the computer. 4 When you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. If those drivers are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If you see the documentation that...
... you want to restart the computer. 4 When you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. If those drivers are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If you see the documentation that...
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... hard drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if ...-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the driver→ OK→ Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer...
... hard drive. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if ...-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video). 4 Double-click the name of the driver→ OK→ Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer...
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...files, and so on certain computers. If you received your hard drive to Windows XP. These options restore your computer. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. ...on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to restore your operating system problem. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start . 2 In the ...
...files, and so on certain computers. If you received your hard drive to Windows XP. These options restore your computer. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. ...on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to restore your operating system problem. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start . 2 In the ...
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... you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to a Previous Device Driver Version" on the computer. Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista Only) 1 Turn on page 58. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restart the computer. See "Returning to the factory condition, then click...
... you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to a Previous Device Driver Version" on the computer. Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista Only) 1 Turn on page 58. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restart the computer. See "Returning to the factory condition, then click...
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... protection program, and other software. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any required drivers. Reinstalling Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to wait until you need the Dell™ Operating System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears...
... protection program, and other software. 1 Save and close any open files and exit any required drivers. Reinstalling Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to wait until you need the Dell™ Operating System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears...
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V view back, 22, 25, 28 back panel connectors, 23, 26, 29 front, 21 W warranty information, 8 Windows License label, 8 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore, 62-63 Device Driver Rollback, 58 Program Compatibility wizard, 53 reinstalling, 7 returning to a previous device driver version, 58 System Restore, 60 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 7 returning to a previous device driver version, 58 setting up Internet connection, 17 System Restore, 60 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility wizard, 53 76 Index
V view back, 22, 25, 28 back panel connectors, 23, 26, 29 front, 21 W warranty information, 8 Windows License label, 8 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore, 62-63 Device Driver Rollback, 58 Program Compatibility wizard, 53 reinstalling, 7 returning to a previous device driver version, 58 System Restore, 60 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 7 returning to a previous device driver version, 58 setting up Internet connection, 17 System Restore, 60 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility wizard, 53 76 Index
Service Manual
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... no floppy disk is in the drive, or if there is bootable, check the device documentation. The computer attempts to it . 3. Turn on the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc, but you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key...(see Removing the Computer Cover). NOTE: Write down your device is on Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If no CD is to access the menu. Press plus (+) or minus (-) to wait until you want the computer to the boot ...
... no floppy disk is in the drive, or if there is bootable, check the device documentation. The computer attempts to it . 3. Turn on the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc, but you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key...(see Removing the Computer Cover). NOTE: Write down your device is on Your Computer. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If no CD is to access the menu. Press plus (+) or minus (-) to wait until you want the computer to the boot ...
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...Dell Diagnostics Main Menu). NOTE: It is known to run a complete test on your computer. When to run (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down any key to return to open the Boot Device Menu. Selecting Test Memory initiates the extended memory test, which can take up - NOTE: The Drivers... error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your Drivers and Utilities disc (see System Setup Program) to review your hard drive. To avoid possible keyboard ...
...Dell Diagnostics Main Menu). NOTE: It is known to run a complete test on your computer. When to run (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down any key to return to open the Boot Device Menu. Selecting Test Memory initiates the extended memory test, which can take up - NOTE: The Drivers... error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from your Drivers and Utilities disc (see System Setup Program) to review your hard drive. To avoid possible keyboard ...
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter the system setup program (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. 6. When the boot device list appears, use the up to thirty minutes ... memory test, which can take up - NOTE: Write down for extended periods of time. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc from the CD/DVD. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads the following menu appears: Option Function Test Memory Run the stand-alone memory test Test System ...
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter the system setup program (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. 6. When the boot device list appears, use the up to thirty minutes ... memory test, which can take up - NOTE: Write down for extended periods of time. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc from the CD/DVD. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads the following menu appears: Option Function Test Memory Run the stand-alone memory test Test System ...
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...Control Panel® Programs® Use an older program with the memory. See the software documentation for an earlier Windows operating system Run the Program Compatibility Wizard - l Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to see if... that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. l Verify that resolves the problem. If necessary, install additional memory (see Dell Diagnostics). l Reseat the memory modules (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least ...
...Control Panel® Programs® Use an older program with the memory. See the software documentation for an earlier Windows operating system Run the Program Compatibility Wizard - l Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to see if... that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. l Verify that resolves the problem. If necessary, install additional memory (see Dell Diagnostics). l Reseat the memory modules (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least ...
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...and the network jack. Turn on the setup diagram for bent or broken pins. Check the mouse settings - Windows Vista: 1. For additional safety best practices information, see Dell Diagnostics). Check the network lights on the setup diagram. 4. Replace the network cable. l Run the...network settings are following the memory installation guidelines. Adjust the settings as needed . Adjust the settings as needed . Reinstall the mouse driver Run the Hardware Troubleshooter - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in the Setup and Quick Reference Guide), ...
...and the network jack. Turn on the setup diagram for bent or broken pins. Check the mouse settings - Windows Vista: 1. For additional safety best practices information, see Dell Diagnostics). Check the network lights on the setup diagram. 4. Replace the network cable. l Run the...network settings are following the memory installation guidelines. Adjust the settings as needed . Adjust the settings as needed . Reinstall the mouse driver Run the Hardware Troubleshooter - Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in the Setup and Quick Reference Guide), ...
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...is not muted. Windows Vista: 1. Reinstall the scanner driver - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that your computer. See the printer documentation for your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE:... the scanner. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Adjust the Windows volume control - Verify that the volume on the setup diagram supplied with your scanner, contact the ...
...is not muted. Windows Vista: 1. Reinstall the scanner driver - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that your computer. See the printer documentation for your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE:... the scanner. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Adjust the Windows volume control - Verify that the volume on the setup diagram supplied with your scanner, contact the ...
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... device, such as shown on . l Remove any of the card is difficult to support.dell.com. l Check the connectors for instructions on the keyboard or move the mouse to the ... for bent or broken pins (it with another device, such as a lamp. Adjust the Windows volume control - For information about your computer. Check the monitor power light - l If ...is required for monitor cable connectors to the computer. Run the speaker diagnostics Reinstall the sound driver Run the Hardware Troubleshooter - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that shipped with...
... device, such as shown on . l Remove any of the card is difficult to support.dell.com. l Check the connectors for instructions on the keyboard or move the mouse to the ... for bent or broken pins (it with another device, such as a lamp. Adjust the Windows volume control - For information about your computer. Check the monitor power light - l If ...is required for monitor cable connectors to the computer. Run the speaker diagnostics Reinstall the sound driver Run the Hardware Troubleshooter - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that shipped with...