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... screen is difficult to read 47 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 52 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 52 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 54 Drivers 55 What Is a Driver 55 Identifying Drivers 56 Reinstalling Drivers 56 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 57 Creating a Restore Point 57 Restoring the Computer to...
... screen is difficult to read 47 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 52 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 52 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 54 Drivers 55 What Is a Driver 55 Identifying Drivers 56 Reinstalling Drivers 56 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 57 Creating a Restore Point 57 Restoring the Computer to...
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... the following chart to determine where you can find answers to online support resources Dell Solution Center On your Windows desktop • Latest drivers for my computer Dell Support Website - Double-click the Dell Solution Center icon on a particular topic. Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Finding Information for components, such as memory, the...
... the following chart to determine where you can find answers to online support resources Dell Solution Center On your Windows desktop • Latest drivers for my computer Dell Support Website - Double-click the Dell Solution Center icon on a particular topic. Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Finding Information for components, such as memory, the...
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... system Operating System CD Windows XP is located on your computer. • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Label These labels are located on your computer. •Use the Service Tag to reinstall drivers (see page 55), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 60...
... system Operating System CD Windows XP is located on your computer. • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Label These labels are located on your computer. •Use the Service Tag to reinstall drivers (see page 55), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 60...
Owner's Manual
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... tab or button. If the printer is firmly connected to the computer and to the following port(s): setting is USB. REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER - See the scanner documentation for the correct phone number. For a USB printer, ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the... following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). UNLOCK THE SCANNER - www.dell.com | support.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS® - 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View...
... tab or button. If the printer is firmly connected to the computer and to the following port(s): setting is USB. REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER - See the scanner documentation for the correct phone number. For a USB printer, ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the... following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). UNLOCK THE SCANNER - www.dell.com | support.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS® - 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4 Click View...
Owner's Manual
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...4 Double-click the name of your CD drive. 5 Click the Properties tab. 6 Uncheck the Enable digital CD audio for your computer. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - If the power light is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the setup diagram for this CD-ROM...CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Ensure that the headphone cable is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. www.dell.com | support.dell.com REINSTALL THE AUDIO (SOUND) DRIVER - Your headphones do not work if the CD drive is normal for troubleshooting procedures.
...4 Double-click the name of your CD drive. 5 Click the Properties tab. 6 Uncheck the Enable digital CD audio for your computer. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - If the power light is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the setup diagram for this CD-ROM...CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Ensure that the headphone cable is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. www.dell.com | support.dell.com REINSTALL THE AUDIO (SOUND) DRIVER - Your headphones do not work if the CD drive is normal for troubleshooting procedures.
Owner's Manual
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...to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that you : • Upgrade your operating system. • ...installed on your computer. Each device has its driver recognizes. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Advanced Troubleshooting 55 To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. A driver is a program that are installing software appropriate for...
...to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the tests are completed, if you with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that you : • Upgrade your operating system. • ...installed on your computer. Each device has its driver recognizes. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Advanced Troubleshooting 55 To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. A driver is a program that are installing software appropriate for...
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... operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. 56 Advanced Troubleshooting Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device has...
... operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. 56 Advanced Troubleshooting Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device has...
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...your data files or recover them. Advanced Troubleshooting 57 The drivers that are used by your computer are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to ... the ResourceCD is not required by the ResourceCD. To access help, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for information on the screen. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start...
...your data files or recover them. Advanced Troubleshooting 57 The drivers that are used by your computer are not displayed, exit the ResourceCD program. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to ... the ResourceCD is not required by the ResourceCD. To access help, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for information on the screen. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start...
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NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that came with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed on your operating system to boot from CD message appears, press any open files and exit any...
NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that came with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed on your operating system to boot from CD message appears, press any open files and exit any...
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... any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for the duration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from the electrical outlet, ... the computer cover (see page 102). 7 Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 8 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer (see page 73), and attach the jumper plug to pins 2 and 3 to clear...
... any optional support service contract purchased with the computer. 2 All Dell-standard components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for the duration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from the electrical outlet, ... the computer cover (see page 102). 7 Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 8 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer (see page 73), and attach the jumper plug to pins 2 and 3 to clear...
Owner's Manual
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..., 22 troubleshooting conflicts, 59 Dell Diagnostics, 52 diagnostic lights, 49 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 14 restore to previous state, 57 Solving Problems, 29 turning off your computer, 25 V video connector, 66 problems, 46 volume adjusting, 45 W warranty, 128 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 56 Files and Settings... Wizard, 22 Network Setup Wizard, 25 Program Compatibility Wizard, 37 U USB connectors, 65, 67 142 Index R regulatory notices, 128 reinstalling Windows XP, 60 ResourceCD, 57 Dell Diagnostics, 52 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 44 screen.
..., 22 troubleshooting conflicts, 59 Dell Diagnostics, 52 diagnostic lights, 49 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 Help and Support Center, 14 restore to previous state, 57 Solving Problems, 29 turning off your computer, 25 V video connector, 66 problems, 46 volume adjusting, 45 W warranty, 128 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 56 Files and Settings... Wizard, 22 Network Setup Wizard, 25 Program Compatibility Wizard, 37 U USB connectors, 65, 67 142 Index R regulatory notices, 128 reinstalling Windows XP, 60 ResourceCD, 57 Dell Diagnostics, 52 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 44 screen.
Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
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... ResourceCD that was shipped with your computer. Label it Intel SATA Drivers. 11 Restart your primary hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP NOTE: If you reinstall the Microsoft Windows XP operating system on your computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. February 2004 0Y4342A00 These instructions replace the...
... ResourceCD that was shipped with your computer. Label it Intel SATA Drivers. 11 Restart your primary hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP NOTE: If you reinstall the Microsoft Windows XP operating system on your computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. February 2004 0Y4342A00 These instructions replace the...
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....dell.com | support.dell.com Installing Microsoft Windows XP Using the Device Driver Floppy Disk NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for setting up Windows in the "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" section in a safe place. Therefore, do so. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows ... is unable to find a drive for installation, go back to continue. 11 Leave the Intel SATA Drivers floppy disk in the computer. 12 To complete the Windows XP installation, see the following prompt at the bottom of the screen. See the documentation that came with ...
....dell.com | support.dell.com Installing Microsoft Windows XP Using the Device Driver Floppy Disk NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for setting up Windows in the "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" section in a safe place. Therefore, do so. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows ... is unable to find a drive for installation, go back to continue. 11 Leave the Intel SATA Drivers floppy disk in the computer. 12 To complete the Windows XP installation, see the following prompt at the bottom of the screen. See the documentation that came with ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Microsoft Windows XP CD』は、Microsoft Windows 注意:Microsoft Windows 1 CD 2 3 DELL F12 Windows 4 Press any key to boot from CD(CD 5 Windows Windows Setup 6 F6 Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver SCSI または RAID F6 7 s 2 8 Intel SATA Drivers Enter 9 Intel(R)82801ER SATA RAID Controller Enter 10
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Microsoft Windows XP CD』は、Microsoft Windows 注意:Microsoft Windows 1 CD 2 3 DELL F12 Windows 4 Press any key to boot from CD(CD 5 Windows Windows Setup 6 F6 Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver SCSI または RAID F6 7 s 2 8 Intel SATA Drivers Enter 9 Intel(R)82801ER SATA RAID Controller Enter 10