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...may be used in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2003-2004 Dell Inc. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this document to refer to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks of data and tells you how ...of abbreviations and acronyms, see page 32. is subject to hardware or loss of Intel Corporation; All rights reserved. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Model DHM March 2004 P/N M2972 Rev. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps ...
...may be used in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2003-2004 Dell Inc. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this document to refer to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks of data and tells you how ...of abbreviations and acronyms, see page 32. is subject to hardware or loss of Intel Corporation; All rights reserved. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Model DHM March 2004 P/N M2972 Rev. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps ...
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... 37 General Problems 38 The computer stops responding 38 A program stops responding 38 A program crashes repeatedly 39 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 39 A solid blue screen appears 39 Other software problems 39 Other technical problems 40 General hardware problems 40 IEEE 1394 Device Problems...
... 37 General Problems 38 The computer stops responding 38 A program stops responding 38 A program crashes repeatedly 39 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 39 A solid blue screen appears 39 Other software problems 39 Other technical problems 40 General hardware problems 40 IEEE 1394 Device Problems...
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... Diagnostic Lights 54 Dell Diagnostics 58 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 58 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 58 Drivers 61 What Is a Driver 61 Identifying Drivers 61 Reinstalling Drivers 62 Using Windows® System Restore... 63 Creating a Restore Point 63 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 64 Undoing the Last System Restore 64 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP...
... Diagnostic Lights 54 Dell Diagnostics 58 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 58 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 58 Drivers 61 What Is a Driver 61 Identifying Drivers 61 Reinstalling Drivers 62 Using Windows® System Restore... 63 Creating a Restore Point 63 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 64 Undoing the Last System Restore 64 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP...
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...service and support questions • Online discussions with other users and technical support • Documentation for my computer • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • ...are you looking for? • Tips on the screen. 14 Finding Infor mation for components, such as a modem) Dell Support Website The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Online ...
...service and support questions • Online discussions with other users and technical support • Documentation for my computer • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • ...are you looking for? • Tips on the screen. 14 Finding Infor mation for components, such as a modem) Dell Support Website The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Online ...
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... on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the...
... on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the...
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You can move data from the source computer to the new computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can transfer the data to the USB connectors ... USB connectors fit only one way. USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on printer Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data such as: • E-mails • Toolbar settings •...
You can move data from the source computer to the new computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can transfer the data to the USB connectors ... USB connectors fit only one way. USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on printer Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data such as: • E-mails • Toolbar settings •...
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... 8 Click Finish. screen, click I will use the wizard from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System CD. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to do you want to your old computer screen on the... you have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? Setting Up and Using Your Computer 21 screen, click New Computer and click Next. 4 On the Do you chose for the file transfer:...
... 8 Click Finish. screen, click I will use the wizard from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System CD. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to do you want to your old computer screen on the... you have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? Setting Up and Using Your Computer 21 screen, click New Computer and click Next. 4 On the Do you chose for the file transfer:...
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...network cable to the network adapter connector on computer network cable network wall jack Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of the network cable to a network ...connection device, such as a network wall jack. To connect a network cable: NOTE: Insert the cable until it clicks into place, and then gently pull it to ensure that it . www.dell.com | support.dell...
...network cable to the network adapter connector on computer network cable network wall jack Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of the network cable to a network ...connection device, such as a network wall jack. To connect a network cable: NOTE: Insert the cable until it clicks into place, and then gently pull it to ensure that it . www.dell.com | support.dell...
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... connection: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet, you can access the Internet and use your phone on the screen....Setting Up and Using Your Computer 23 NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. To connect to ...
... connection: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet, you can access the Internet and use your phone on the screen....Setting Up and Using Your Computer 23 NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. To connect to ...
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Otherwise, follow the instructions on page 35. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you do you want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete ... the screen to the Internet but you do not have a service outage. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually, continue to check the service status, or...
Otherwise, follow the instructions on page 35. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you do you want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete ... the screen to the Internet but you do not have a service outage. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually, continue to check the service status, or...
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..., depending on your source CD or DVD and copies it to a temporary folder on the CD or DVD to make an exact copy of the window, and then click RecordNow Help or RecordNow Tutorial. The computer reads your computer and creating MP3 CDs. For instructions, see the Sonic RecordNow documentation that...
..., depending on your source CD or DVD and copies it to a temporary folder on the CD or DVD to make an exact copy of the window, and then click RecordNow Help or RecordNow Tutorial. The computer reads your computer and creating MP3 CDs. For instructions, see the Sonic RecordNow documentation that...
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...RWs. While many programs can benefit from the software manufacturer. for additional information. You can also use the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system because Windows XP is an Intel® technology that have not been optimized for updates and information about using Hyper-Threading with CD recording ...some programs have MP3 software installed. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to its maximum capacity; www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Your CD-RW drive can write to two different types of performing certain tasks simultaneously....
...RWs. While many programs can benefit from the software manufacturer. for additional information. You can also use the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system because Windows XP is an Intel® technology that have not been optimized for updates and information about using Hyper-Threading with CD recording ...some programs have MP3 software installed. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to its maximum capacity; www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Your CD-RW drive can write to two different types of performing certain tasks simultaneously....
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...dell.com. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 27 The computer turns off . If Hyper-Threading is enabled, the processor is using Hyper-Threading technology: 1 Click the Start button, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Click Hardware and click Device Manager. 3 In the Device Manager window... twice. You can enable or disable Hyper-Threading through the system setup program. To determine if your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as described next, rather than by pressing the power button. 1 Save and close any open files, exit ...
...dell.com. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 27 The computer turns off . If Hyper-Threading is enabled, the processor is using Hyper-Threading technology: 1 Click the Start button, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Click Hardware and click Device Manager. 3 In the Device Manager window... twice. You can enable or disable Hyper-Threading through the system setup program. To determine if your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as described next, rather than by pressing the power button. 1 Save and close any open files, exit ...
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... possibility that it is defective. • Insert a bootable floppy disk and reboot the computer. TE S T T H E D R I V E - You may accidentally misalign the heads, which can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive.
... possibility that it is defective. • Insert a bootable floppy disk and reboot the computer. TE S T T H E D R I V E - You may accidentally misalign the heads, which can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive.
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..., see the Tell Me How help file or search for the keyword standby in Windows Help. TE S T T H E D R I V E W I V E - C L E A N T H E D I S C - www.dell.com | support.dell.com CD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD drive vibration is normal and may ...K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - To access help file for and remove viruses. Click the speaker icon in the drive or the CD. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. TU R 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 D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - A D J U S T T H E...
..., see the Tell Me How help file or search for the keyword standby in Windows Help. TE S T T H E D R I V E W I V E - C L E A N T H E D I S C - www.dell.com | support.dell.com CD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD drive vibration is normal and may ...K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - To access help file for and remove viruses. Click the speaker icon in the drive or the CD. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. TU R 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 D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - A D J U S T T H E...
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... line connector into the modem. C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I N E C O N N E C T I C T S - C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I O N - Solving Problems 35 C L E A N T H E D I S C - E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems NOTE: Connect the modem to a digital telephone network. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. DVD drive problems NOTE: Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in all DVD...
... line connector into the modem. C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I N E C O N N E C T I C T S - C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I O N - Solving Problems 35 C L E A N T H E D I S C - E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems NOTE: Connect the modem to a digital telephone network. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. DVD drive problems NOTE: Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in all DVD...
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... is communicating with Windows. P H O N E ) - U S E A D I F F E R E N T T E L E P H O N E L I R E C T L Y T O T H E T E L E P H O N E W A L L J A C K - If all computers.) VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS® - 1... for example, *70). 7 Click Apply and click OK. 36 Solving Pr oblems Click the Start button, point to verify that is operating properly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E J A C K - C O N N E C T T H E M O D E M D I N E - R U N T H E M O D E M H E L P E R D I A G N O S T I N G ( C A T C H - See your ...
... is communicating with Windows. P H O N E ) - U S E A D I F F E R E N T T E L E P H O N E L I R E C T L Y T O T H E T E L E P H O N E W A L L J A C K - If all computers.) VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS® - 1... for example, *70). 7 Click Apply and click OK. 36 Solving Pr oblems Click the Start button, point to verify that is operating properly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E J A C K - C O N N E C T T H E M O D E M D I N E - R U N T H E M O D E M H E L P E R D I A G N O S T I N G ( C A T C H - See your ...
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... Solving Pr oblems In some cases, you are unable to turn on the disk. Contact Dell (see page 113). The file that you want to use . Then press the power ...E D E V I C E I N G S Y S T E M N O T F O U N D - T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I B L E . x: \ I S N O T A C C E S S I V E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Close all windows and open . A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that you want to use...
... Solving Pr oblems In some cases, you are unable to turn on the disk. Contact Dell (see page 113). The file that you want to use . Then press the power ...E D E V I C E I N G S Y S T E M N O T F O U N D - T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I B L E . x: \ I S N O T A C C E S S I V E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Close all windows and open . A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that you want to use...
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...appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Windows XP provides a Program Compatibility Wizard that may help you properly installed and configured the program. Many software manufacturers ...L E E N T E R I O N - The chkdsk program automatically runs during the start-up process. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Solving Problems 39 If the computer does not respond...
...appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Windows XP provides a Program Compatibility Wizard that may help you properly installed and configured the program. Many software manufacturers ...L E E N T E R I O N - The chkdsk program automatically runs during the start-up process. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Solving Problems 39 If the computer does not respond...
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...E Q U E S T C O N F L I C E - C H E C K T H E I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C T S - If your device is listed as a drive. Contact Dell (see if your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device. IEEE 1394 Device Problems NOTE: Check Windows Explorer to see page 113). P R O V I D E D I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C T - If the problem persists, contact the hardware manufacturer for configuration and troubleshooting...HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS® - 1 Click the Start button and click ...
...E Q U E S T C O N F L I C E - C H E C K T H E I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C T S - If your device is listed as a drive. Contact Dell (see if your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device. IEEE 1394 Device Problems NOTE: Check Windows Explorer to see page 113). P R O V I D E D I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C T - If the problem persists, contact the hardware manufacturer for configuration and troubleshooting...HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS® - 1 Click the Start button and click ...