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...is difficult to read 43 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 45 Dell Diagnostics 48 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 48 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 48 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Reinstalling Drivers 50 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System... 51 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 51 4 Removing and Installing ...
...is difficult to read 43 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 45 Dell Diagnostics 48 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 48 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 48 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Reinstalling Drivers 50 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System... 51 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 51 4 Removing and Installing ...
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... and support - Contact information, service call when contacting technical support. • Solutions - DSS is necessary for components, such premier.support.dell.com. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration. 10 Finding Information Computer documentation, details...Windows License These labels are located on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)-
... and support - Contact information, service call when contacting technical support. • Solutions - DSS is necessary for components, such premier.support.dell.com. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration. 10 Finding Information Computer documentation, details...Windows License These labels are located on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)-
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Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete ...
Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete ...
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.... 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary.
.... 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary.
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...in the Windows taskbar for quick access. • Set the computer to prompt you for systems that are ordered with Quick Resume • Device drivers This technology allows the user's system to quickly return to an active state after non-use the hibernate settings you defined on the Power Schemes... tab, click the Enable hibernate support check box on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. 26 Setting Up and Using Your Computer In this mode, the computer is used as indicated by the ...
...in the Windows taskbar for quick access. • Set the computer to prompt you for systems that are ordered with Quick Resume • Device drivers This technology allows the user's system to quickly return to an active state after non-use the hibernate settings you defined on the Power Schemes... tab, click the Enable hibernate support check box on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. 26 Setting Up and Using Your Computer In this mode, the computer is used as indicated by the ...
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... Power Options. 4 Click the Away tab. 5 Ensure that you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later operating system because Windows XP is ordered. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 27 These drivers are checked. 6 Click the Advanced tab. 7 From the When I press the power button on my computer... to highlight the Power Management menu option and press to enable the Quick Resume feature. Also, Quick Resume is enabled in System Setup The QRT drivers must be installed before this feature becomes active.
... Power Options. 4 Click the Away tab. 5 Ensure that you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later operating system because Windows XP is ordered. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 27 These drivers are checked. 6 Click the Advanced tab. 7 From the When I press the power button on my computer... to highlight the Power Management menu option and press to enable the Quick Resume feature. Also, Quick Resume is enabled in System Setup The QRT drivers must be installed before this feature becomes active.
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...; Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to ensure that your computer is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 66) to run the software.
...; Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to ensure that your computer is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 66) to run the software.
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... and any other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. All devices require a driver program. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your operating system. • Connect ...or install a new device. A driver is located at the top of all the components installed on your...
... and any other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. All devices require a driver program. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your operating system. • Connect ...or install a new device. A driver is located at the top of all the components installed on your...
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... the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device, identify whether the driver is the source of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties...
... the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see if any device, identify whether the driver is the source of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for which the new driver was installed and click Properties...
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... System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data...3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location...
... System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data...3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location...
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...you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you prefer. 5 Click Next. System Restore does not monitor your Dell™ computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the...point that is automatically selected. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you set your data files or recover them. The Select a...
...you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you prefer. 5 Click Next. System Restore does not monitor your Dell™ computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts. 6 After the...point that is automatically selected. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you set your data files or recover them. The Select a...
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...open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you do not press in when you received your computer. If you do not ... use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. Enabling...NOTICE: If you received your computer- Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . If possible, back...
...open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any applications or drivers installed after you do not press in when you received your computer. If you do not ... use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. Enabling...NOTICE: If you received your computer- Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . If possible, back...
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If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the PCI Express x16 and PCI Express x1 cards are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, follow the procedures in the next section. Because ... page 72. If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Removing a PCI Express Card" on the card retention door from the operating system. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI Express cards: • One PCI Express x16 card slot • One PCI Express x1 card slot NOTE...
If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the PCI Express x16 and PCI Express x1 cards are installing or replacing a PCI Express card, follow the procedures in the next section. Because ... page 72. If you are removing but not replacing a card, see "Removing a PCI Express Card" on the card retention door from the operating system. Your Dell™ computer provides the following slots for PCI Express cards: • One PCI Express x16 card slot • One PCI Express x1 card slot NOTE...
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... the computer cover (see page 93), reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on page 55. 2 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. Removing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on . 13 Install any cables connected...
... the computer cover (see page 93), reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on page 55. 2 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. Removing a PCI Express Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on . 13 Install any cables connected...
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... your computer. 5 Replace the computer cover (see page 93), reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 6 Uninstall the card's driver. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of these devices: • One serial ATA drive • One FlexBay drive (optional floppy drive or Media...
... your computer. 5 Replace the computer cover (see page 93), reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 6 Uninstall the card's driver. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of these devices: • One serial ATA drive • One FlexBay drive (optional floppy drive or Media...
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... devices will be detected and supported in the computer. • Bypass - DEP is not affected. Full DEP coverage with Admin Password to unlock setup options. Drivers and the Widows core kernel binaries are included in the set of system memory for any supported processor in the operating system. This setting specifies...
... devices will be detected and supported in the computer. • Bypass - DEP is not affected. Full DEP coverage with Admin Password to unlock setup options. Drivers and the Widows core kernel binaries are included in the set of system memory for any supported processor in the operating system. This setting specifies...
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...by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on ). In addition, any Dell-...Dell also extends a parts replacement program to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell... product. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating...any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or PC ...Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for your limited warranty and any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Dell...
...by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on ). In addition, any Dell-...Dell also extends a parts replacement program to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell... product. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating...any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or PC ...Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for your limited warranty and any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Dell...
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...See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 warranty, 9 drivers about, 49 identifying, 49 drives hard drive, 75 installing floppy, 87 installing hard drive, 77 problems, 29 removing floppy, 85 removing hard drive, 76 serial... tips, 23 how to, 21 copying DVDs general information, 21 helpful tips, 23 how to, 21 cover closing, 93 opening, 61 D Dell contacting, 110-111 Dell Diagnostics, 48 support policy, 110 support site, 10 Dell Premier Support website, 10 diagnostic lights, 45 diagnostics...
...See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 10 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 warranty, 9 drivers about, 49 identifying, 49 drives hard drive, 75 installing floppy, 87 installing hard drive, 77 problems, 29 removing floppy, 85 removing hard drive, 76 serial... tips, 23 how to, 21 copying DVDs general information, 21 helpful tips, 23 how to, 21 cover closing, 93 opening, 61 D Dell contacting, 110-111 Dell Diagnostics, 48 support policy, 110 support site, 10 Dell Premier Support website, 10 diagnostic lights, 45 diagnostics...
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..., 99 expansion bus, 96 memory, 95 physical, 99 power, 98 processor, 95 technical, 95 video, 96 standby mode, 24 support contacting Dell, 110-111 policy, 110 system board, 64 System Restore, 51-52 system setup entering, 100 options, 102 screens, 100 T technical support policy,... 29 TV connect to computer, 15 U USB booting to devices, 105 V video problems, 42 volume adjusting, 41 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 27 Network Setup Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility Wizard, 35 restoring, 51...
..., 99 expansion bus, 96 memory, 95 physical, 99 power, 98 processor, 95 technical, 95 video, 96 standby mode, 24 support contacting Dell, 110-111 policy, 110 system board, 64 System Restore, 51-52 system setup entering, 100 options, 102 screens, 100 T technical support policy,... 29 TV connect to computer, 15 U USB booting to devices, 105 V video problems, 42 volume adjusting, 41 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 27 Network Setup Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility Wizard, 35 restoring, 51...