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... is blank 56 If the screen is difficult to read 57 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 60 Dell Diagnostics 62 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 62 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 63 Drivers 65 What Is a Driver 65 Identifying Drivers 66 Reinstalling drivers 66 Using System Restore 68 Creating a Restore Point 68 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier...
... is blank 56 If the screen is difficult to read 57 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 60 Dell Diagnostics 62 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 62 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 63 Drivers 65 What Is a Driver 65 Identifying Drivers 66 Reinstalling drivers 66 Using System Restore 68 Creating a Restore Point 68 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier...
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Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 71 Before You Reinstall 71 Reinstalling Windows XP 71 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 74 4 Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer 76 Front View 76 Back View 78 Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge ...
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 70 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 71 Before You Reinstall 71 Reinstalling Windows XP 71 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 74 4 Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer 76 Front View 76 Back View 78 Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge ...
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Finding Information for Your Computer What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation Find it Here ResourceCD • How to set up a printer • How to ...troubleshoot and solve problems • How to add parts • How to contact Dell You can use this CD to access documentation or reinstall drivers (see page 66) Owner's Manual • Express Service Code and Service Tag Number • Microsoft® Windows® License ...
Finding Information for Your Computer What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation Find it Here ResourceCD • How to set up a printer • How to ...troubleshoot and solve problems • How to add parts • How to contact Dell You can use this CD to access documentation or reinstall drivers (see page 66) Owner's Manual • Express Service Code and Service Tag Number • Microsoft® Windows® License ...
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contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find it Here Operating System CD • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to reinstall drivers for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the...
contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find it Here Operating System CD • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to reinstall drivers for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the...
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...same time you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers • Connect the printer to the computer • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge • Contact the printer manufacturer for... Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer See the documentation that it is compatible with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you have not already done so. 2 Turn off the computer (...
...same time you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers • Connect the printer to the computer • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge • Contact the printer manufacturer for... Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer See the documentation that it is compatible with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you have not already done so. 2 Turn off the computer (...
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... devices while the computer is turned on. Connecting a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one way. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer...
... devices while the computer is turned on. Connecting a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one way. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer...
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3 SECTION 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights Dell Diagnostics Drivers Using System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
3 SECTION 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights Dell Diagnostics Drivers Using System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
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... display the names of specialized commands that use the device. Displays your computer. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. All devices require a driver program. Advanced Troubleshooting 65 The Dell Diagnostics obtains your configuration information for all devices attached to customize the test by changing the...
... display the names of specialized commands that use the device. Displays your computer. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. All devices require a driver program. Advanced Troubleshooting 65 The Dell Diagnostics obtains your configuration information for all devices attached to customize the test by changing the...
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... and your computer might not work correctly. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with your computer after you install or update a driver, use Device Driver Rollback: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel...
... and your computer might not work correctly. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Dell Dimension ResourceCD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with your computer after you install or update a driver, use Device Driver Rollback: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel...
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... or System Restore (see page 68) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD: 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the ResourceCD, go to step 5. 2 ... the ResourceCD and click Finish to step 2. Advanced Troubleshooting 67 If not, go to restart the computer. 4 When you installed the new driver. If this is your computer to the operating state that existed before you see page 68) to return your first time to use System ...
... or System Restore (see page 68) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD: 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD into the CD or DVD drive. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the ResourceCD, go to step 5. 2 ... the ResourceCD and click Finish to step 2. Advanced Troubleshooting 67 If not, go to restart the computer. 4 When you installed the new driver. If this is your computer to the operating state that existed before you see page 68) to return your first time to use System ...
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...state (without affecting data files) if changes to reinstall and follow the instructions on using System Restore. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for hardware that came with that is detecting hardware in your data files or recover them. A ...message stating that driver is not required by the ResourceCD. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your operating system. If you ...
...state (without affecting data files) if changes to reinstall and follow the instructions on using System Restore. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The ResourceCD displays drivers only for hardware that came with that is detecting hardware in your data files or recover them. A ...message stating that driver is not required by the ResourceCD. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your operating system. If you ...
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... in the following sections in the order in which they are reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, use System Restore (see page 66) to Boot From the Operating System CD 1 Insert the Operating System CD into the CD or DVD...you will need to do so by a Dell technical support representative. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 68) to return ...
... in the following sections in the order in which they are reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, use System Restore (see page 66) to Boot From the Operating System CD 1 Insert the Operating System CD into the CD or DVD...you will need to do so by a Dell technical support representative. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 68) to return ...
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See the documentation that came with the software for instructions. 3 Reinstall your virus protection software. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 66). 2 Reinstall your other software programs. See the documentation that came with the software for instructions. 74 Advanced Troubleshooting
See the documentation that came with the software for instructions. 3 Reinstall your virus protection software. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Drivers and Software 1 Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 66). 2 Reinstall your other software programs. See the documentation that came with the software for instructions. 74 Advanced Troubleshooting
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... you are removing but not replacing a card, see page 84). 6 Press the lever on page 12. Cards If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for up to ground the system board. 5 Open the computer cover (see "Removing a Card" on page 12. 1 If you are installing or replacing a card, ...unplug the cable from your computer from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to four 32-bit, 33-MHz cards. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing and Removing Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in "When Working Inside ...
... you are removing but not replacing a card, see page 84). 6 Press the lever on page 12. Cards If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for up to ground the system board. 5 Open the computer cover (see "Removing a Card" on page 12. 1 If you are installing or replacing a card, ...unplug the cable from your computer from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to four 32-bit, 33-MHz cards. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installing and Removing Cards CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in "When Working Inside ...
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... properly or cause damage to the equipment. 12 Connect any cables that should be attached to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 14 Install any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. Adding Pa rts 91
... properly or cause damage to the equipment. 12 Connect any cables that should be attached to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 14 Install any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. Adding Pa rts 91
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... from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 2 Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them on. 11 Remove the card's driver from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to the card. 7 Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of... page 120). 9 Lower the retention arm and press it into place, securing the card(s) in the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Card CAUTION: Before you begin any cables connected to ground the system board. 4 Open the computer cover (see page 84). 5 Press the lever ...
... from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 2 Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them on. 11 Remove the card's driver from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to the card. 7 Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of... page 120). 9 Lower the retention arm and press it into place, securing the card(s) in the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Card CAUTION: Before you begin any cables connected to ground the system board. 4 Open the computer cover (see page 84). 5 Press the lever ...
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... components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to the terms and conditions of the computer's service contract. In addition, any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all associated cabling...
... components included in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, application software, and hardware drivers to the terms and conditions of the computer's service contract. In addition, any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all associated cabling...
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..., 120 copying CDs general information, 30 helpful tips, 31 how to copy CDs, 32 cover closing, 107 opening, 84 D Dell Diagnostics, 15, 62 Dell Support website, 16 Dell Technical Support Policy, 119 diagnostics, 15, 62 display. Index A audio. See monitor documentation, 15 device, 15 finding, 15 ...help file, 17 online, 16 Owner's Manual, 15 ResourceCD, 15 setup diagram, 17 drivers, 65 identifying, 66 reinstalling, 15, 66 drives ...
..., 120 copying CDs general information, 30 helpful tips, 31 how to copy CDs, 32 cover closing, 107 opening, 84 D Dell Diagnostics, 15, 62 Dell Support website, 16 Dell Technical Support Policy, 119 diagnostics, 15, 62 display. Index A audio. See monitor documentation, 15 device, 15 finding, 15 ...help file, 17 online, 16 Owner's Manual, 15 ResourceCD, 15 setup diagram, 17 drivers, 65 identifying, 66 reinstalling, 15, 66 drives ...
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See memory, 93 regulatory information, 138 reinstalling drivers, 66 Windows XP, 71 ResourceCD, 66 Dell Diagnostics, 62 returning items, 141 S safety instructions, 9 scanner fixing problems, 54 screen. See monitor service tag number, 15, 77 settings system setup program, 114... off the computer, 34 V video fixing problems, 56 video memory connector, 87 volume adjusting, 55 W warranty, 141 Windows License Label, 15 Windows XP device driver rollback, 66 Help, 38 Help and Support Center, 17, 38 Hyper-Threading, 33 reinstalling, 71 scanner, 54 shutdown, 34 Index 155 printer (continued) parallel,...
See memory, 93 regulatory information, 138 reinstalling drivers, 66 Windows XP, 71 ResourceCD, 66 Dell Diagnostics, 62 returning items, 141 S safety instructions, 9 scanner fixing problems, 54 screen. See monitor service tag number, 15, 77 settings system setup program, 114... off the computer, 34 V video fixing problems, 56 video memory connector, 87 volume adjusting, 55 W warranty, 141 Windows License Label, 15 Windows XP device driver rollback, 66 Help, 38 Help and Support Center, 17, 38 Hyper-Threading, 33 reinstalling, 71 scanner, 54 shutdown, 34 Index 155 printer (continued) parallel,...