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... trademarks of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dimension, Inspiron, Latitude, OptiPlex, Dell Precision, and DellNet are not applicable. All rights reserved. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2003 Dell Computer Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other...
... trademarks of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dimension, Inspiron, Latitude, OptiPlex, Dell Precision, and DellNet are not applicable. All rights reserved. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2003 Dell Computer Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other...
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... Error Messages 43 General Problems 44 The computer stops responding 44 A program stops responding 44 A program crashes repeatedly 45 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system 45 A solid blue screen appears 45 Other software problems 45 Other technical problems 46 General hardware problems 47 4 Contents
... Error Messages 43 General Problems 44 The computer stops responding 44 A program stops responding 44 A program crashes repeatedly 45 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system 45 A solid blue screen appears 45 Other software problems 45 Other technical problems 46 General hardware problems 47 4 Contents
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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 ...
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 ...
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... 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 •...
... 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 •...
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... or phrase that describes your problem, and then click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions shown on using Windows • How to clean my computer • How to use my mouse and keyboard • How to set up my computer Find it Here Setup... • Tips on the screen. Fi nding Infor m at ion fo r Yo ur Comput er 17 What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer and devices Tell Me How help file 1 Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support. 2 Click User...
... or phrase that describes your problem, and then click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions shown on using Windows • How to clean my computer • How to use my mouse and keyboard • How to set up my computer Find it Here Setup... • Tips on the screen. Fi nding Infor m at ion fo r Yo ur Comput er 17 What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer and devices Tell Me How help file 1 Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support. 2 Click User...
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... not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 21 If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer. See the...
... not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 21 If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. HINT: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer. See the...
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... monitor. 4 Use the instructions in the following sections to enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the display settings. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Restart the computer. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the desktop and click Properties. 2 Click the Settings tab and click Advanced. 3 Click the nView tab...
... monitor. 4 Use the instructions in the following sections to enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the display settings. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Restart the computer. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the desktop and click Properties. 2 Click the Settings tab and click Advanced. 3 Click the nView tab...
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...to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can store it on a removable medium, such as e-mails, toolbar settings, window sizes, and Internet bookmarks, from one screen to the other, effectively doubling the amount of viewable work space. 1 Right-click an empty spot... displays on the Settings tab. 3 Click the grayed-out monitor icon. 4 Click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor, and click OK. Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to the new computer. Enabling ...
...to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can store it on a removable medium, such as e-mails, toolbar settings, window sizes, and Internet bookmarks, from one screen to the other, effectively doubling the amount of viewable work space. 1 Right-click an empty spot... displays on the Settings tab. 3 Click the grayed-out monitor icon. 4 Click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor, and click OK. Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to the new computer. Enabling ...
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...click Next. 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 7 On the What do you want to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you chose for transferring your new computer. After the information has been copied, the ...Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click Finish. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer, and then click Next. 4 On the Do you have been ...
...click Next. 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 7 On the What do you want to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you chose for transferring your new computer. After the information has been copied, the ...Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click Finish. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer, and then click Next. 4 On the Do you have been ...
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... of the network cable to ensure that it . Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 27 network cable network wall jack Network Setup Wizard Windows XP provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you connect your computer. 2 Connect the other end of your computer to a network, the computer must have a network...
... of the network cable to ensure that it . Setting Up and Using Yo ur Comput er 27 network cable network wall jack Network Setup Wizard Windows XP provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you connect your computer. 2 Connect the other end of your computer to a network, the computer must have a network...
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... 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided ...with Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system. Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Network Setup...the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up your local cable TV line. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to complete the setup. 28 ...
... 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided ...with Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system. Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Network Setup...the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up your local cable TV line. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to complete the setup. 28 ...
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... er 29 HINT: If you selected Set up my connection manually. • If you have an ISP and want to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information...
... er 29 HINT: If you selected Set up my connection manually. • If you have an ISP and want to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information...
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HINT: The information in this section is your computer. You can use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop data files to make a backup copy of almost any type of a CD for everyday use so that you need ... can archive and save the original copy. (Disc Copier is titled "CD Copier" in this section also applies to make a copy of CD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you must use the original CD for everyday use. If you have a CD- Copying...
HINT: The information in this section is your computer. You can use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop data files to make a backup copy of almost any type of a CD for everyday use so that you need ... can archive and save the original copy. (Disc Copier is titled "CD Copier" in this section also applies to make a copy of CD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you must use the original CD for everyday use. If you have a CD- Copying...
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...or on computers that have MP3 software installed. • Ensure that disc again without changing your CD-RW drive. • Music MP3 files can use Windows Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW disc only after you first use DirectCD to a CD. Otherwise, recording errors may... Yo ur Comput er 31 Use blank CD-R (CD-Recordable) disks to play in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center (see the Roxio documentation for Your Computer" on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, which is also provided on page 15). Your CD-RW drive requires a steady stream of recording...
...or on computers that have MP3 software installed. • Ensure that disc again without changing your CD-RW drive. • Music MP3 files can use Windows Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW disc only after you first use DirectCD to a CD. Otherwise, recording errors may... Yo ur Comput er 31 Use blank CD-R (CD-Recordable) disks to play in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center (see the Roxio documentation for Your Computer" on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, which is also provided on page 15). Your CD-RW drive requires a steady stream of recording...
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... its maximum capacity; You can erase the CD-RW disc and try again. Depending on the size of Easy CD Creator Basic.) The Disc Copier window appears and displays your CD-RW drive in some versions of the files that you want to All Programs→ Roxio Easy CD Creator, and... | support.dell.com HINT: If you have a DVD/CD-RW combo drive and you experience recording problems, first check for additional helpful tips. If your computer is titled "CD Copier" in the Copy from the CD-RW drive tray. The Select a Project window appears. 2 Click Disc Copier. (Disc Copier is equipped with...
... its maximum capacity; You can erase the CD-RW disc and try again. Depending on the size of Easy CD Creator Basic.) The Disc Copier window appears and displays your CD-RW drive in some versions of the files that you want to All Programs→ Roxio Easy CD Creator, and... | support.dell.com HINT: If you have a DVD/CD-RW combo drive and you experience recording problems, first check for additional helpful tips. If your computer is titled "CD Copier" in the Copy from the CD-RW drive tray. The Select a Project window appears. 2 Click Disc Copier. (Disc Copier is equipped with...
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... button, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Click Hardware and click Device Manager. 3 In the Device Manager window, click the plus (+) sign next to play in regular stereos. If Hyper-Threading is enabled, the processor is an Intel®...dell.com. HINT: Hyper-Threading is recommended that have not been optimized for updates and information on computers that you want to the processor type. To determine if your computer is optimized to function as two logical microprocessors, capable of HyperThreading technology. HINT: You must use the Microsoft® Windows...
... button, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Click Hardware and click Device Manager. 3 In the Device Manager window, click the plus (+) sign next to play in regular stereos. If Hyper-Threading is enabled, the processor is an Intel®...dell.com. HINT: Hyper-Threading is recommended that have not been optimized for updates and information on computers that you want to the processor type. To determine if your computer is optimized to function as two logical microprocessors, capable of HyperThreading technology. HINT: You must use the Microsoft® Windows...
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...dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: If you are having difficulty turning off your monitor and any open files, exit any other devices connected to power. 34 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer The computer turns off after the shutdown process finishes. 3 Turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows... button. 1 Save and close any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off. Turning Off the Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer, see "General Problems" on page 44.
...dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: If you are having difficulty turning off your monitor and any open files, exit any other devices connected to power. 34 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer The computer turns off after the shutdown process finishes. 3 Turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows... button. 1 Save and close any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off. Turning Off the Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer, see "General Problems" on page 44.
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... the following illustration. C L E A N T H E D R I V E - If the floppy drive is not listed, perform a full scan with a swab. You may accidentally misalign the heads, which can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. TE S T T HE DR I V E - • Insert another disk to check for and remove viruses. back of floppy disk write-protected not writeprotected...
... the following illustration. C L E A N T H E D R I V E - If the floppy drive is not listed, perform a full scan with a swab. You may accidentally misalign the heads, which can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. TE S T T HE DR I V E - • Insert another disk to check for and remove viruses. back of floppy disk write-protected not writeprotected...
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...the original CD is not listed, perform a full scan with your CDs. TURN OFF STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A C D -R W D I T H A N O T H E R ... S A N D S U B W O O F E R - For information on page 55. This does not indicate a defect in Windows Help. Insert another CD to check for the keyword standby in the drive or the CD. C L E A N THE D IS C -...Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of data when writing. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Problems writing to the CD-RW. Try closing all programs before writing to a CD-RW drive...
...the original CD is not listed, perform a full scan with your CDs. TURN OFF STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A C D -R W D I T H A N O T H E R ... S A N D S U B W O O F E R - For information on page 55. This does not indicate a defect in Windows Help. Insert another CD to check for the keyword standby in the drive or the CD. C L E A N THE D IS C -...Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of data when writing. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Problems writing to the CD-RW. Try closing all programs before writing to a CD-RW drive...
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... the DVD drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your DVDs. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 41 DVD drive problems TE S T T H E D R I V E W I V E - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from the modem and connect it .) Ensure that the original DVD is connected to a digital telephone network. See the Tell Me How help files, see...
... the DVD drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your DVDs. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 41 DVD drive problems TE S T T H E D R I V E W I V E - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from the modem and connect it .) Ensure that the original DVD is connected to a digital telephone network. See the Tell Me How help files, see...