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... for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 25 A solid blue screen appears 25 Other software problems 26 Memory Problems 26 Mouse Problems 27 Network Problems 28 Power Problems 28 Printer Problems 29 Scanner Problems 30 Sound and Speaker Problems 31 No sound from speakers 31 No sound from headphones...Monitor Problems 32 If the screen is blank 32 If the screen is difficult to read 33 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 35 Dell Diagnostics 38 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 38 Drivers 40 What Is a Driver 40 Identifying Drivers 40 Reinstalling Drivers 40 4 Contents
... for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 25 A solid blue screen appears 25 Other software problems 26 Memory Problems 26 Mouse Problems 27 Network Problems 28 Power Problems 28 Printer Problems 29 Scanner Problems 30 Sound and Speaker Problems 31 No sound from speakers 31 No sound from headphones...Monitor Problems 32 If the screen is blank 32 If the screen is difficult to read 33 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 35 Dell Diagnostics 38 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 38 Drivers 40 What Is a Driver 40 Identifying Drivers 40 Reinstalling Drivers 40 4 Contents
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... Up and Using Your Computer 11 If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Do not plug a network cable into place, and then gently pull it to ensure that came with your computer. Insert the cable until it... a telephone wall jack. 1 Connect the network cable to a network device. Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter NOTE: Plug the network cable into the modem connector on the computer. Do not plug the network cable into the network adapter connector on the computer. parallel connector ...
... Up and Using Your Computer 11 If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 5 Install the printer driver if necessary. Do not plug a network cable into place, and then gently pull it to ensure that came with your computer. Insert the cable until it... a telephone wall jack. 1 Connect the network cable to a network device. Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter NOTE: Plug the network cable into the modem connector on the computer. Do not plug the network cable into the network adapter connector on the computer. parallel connector ...
Owner's Manual
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... located in the Product Information Guide. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from your computer, discharge static electricity from the operating system. Your Dell™ computer provides three slots for the card slot you touch any of your computer and...Before You Begin" on page 47. 2 Unscrew and remove the filler bracket for PCI cards. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 12 Connect your computer's electronic components. 11 Replace the computer cover ...
... located in the Product Information Guide. If you are replacing a card, remove the current driver for the card from your computer, discharge static electricity from the operating system. Your Dell™ computer provides three slots for the card slot you touch any of your computer and...Before You Begin" on page 47. 2 Unscrew and remove the filler bracket for PCI cards. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 12 Connect your computer's electronic components. 11 Replace the computer cover ...
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...for the card for the card as described in step 2. 5 Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel. 8 Install any cables connected to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the... back panel. 7 If you installed an add-in "Before You Begin" on page 47. 2 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. not fully seated card fully seated card bracket within slot bracket caught outside of slot 4 Secure the...
...for the card for the card as described in step 2. 5 Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel. 8 Install any cables connected to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the... back panel. 7 If you installed an add-in "Before You Begin" on page 47. 2 If necessary, disconnect any drivers required for information about the card's cable connections. not fully seated card fully seated card bracket within slot bracket caught outside of slot 4 Secure the...
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..., first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it out of its connector. 5 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 82), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to... in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the empty card-slot opening the cover. b Connect the network cable to maintain FCC certification of the computer. Removing and Installing Parts 61 CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock,...and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 7 Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before opening .
..., first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it out of its connector. 5 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see page 82), select Audio Controller, and then change the setting to... in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the empty card-slot opening the cover. b Connect the network cable to maintain FCC certification of the computer. Removing and Installing Parts 61 CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock,...and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 7 Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before opening .
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...support for purchase. Cleaning products for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as skipping, with the compressed air. In addition to clean the lens in ... cards, or Dell-branded module bay or PC Card accessories. In addition, any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all nonstandard, third-party hardware components integrated through Dell Software and Peripherals...
...support for purchase. Cleaning products for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as skipping, with the compressed air. In addition to clean the lens in ... cards, or Dell-branded module bay or PC Card accessories. In addition, any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all nonstandard, third-party hardware components integrated through Dell Software and Peripherals...
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... Agreement, 7 ergonomics, 7 online, 8 Product Information Guide, 7 regulatory, 7 safety, 7 warranty, 7 drivers about, 40 identifying, 40 Index 113 See sound B battery problems, 19 replacing, 77 BIOS, 82 boot ...connectors headphone, 49 keyboard, 51 line-in, 51 line-out, 51 microphone, 51 modem, 51 mouse, 50 network adapter, 51 parallel, 50 power, 51 serial, 51 sound, 51 USB, 49, 51 video, 51 copying ...cover cover latch, 51 removing, 52 replacing, 78 D Dell contacting, 94 Dell Diagnostics, 38 support policy, 92 support site, 8 Dell Premier Support website, 7 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics...
... Agreement, 7 ergonomics, 7 online, 8 Product Information Guide, 7 regulatory, 7 safety, 7 warranty, 7 drivers about, 40 identifying, 40 Index 113 See sound B battery problems, 19 replacing, 77 BIOS, 82 boot ...connectors headphone, 49 keyboard, 51 line-in, 51 line-out, 51 microphone, 51 modem, 51 mouse, 50 network adapter, 51 parallel, 50 power, 51 serial, 51 sound, 51 USB, 49, 51 video, 51 copying ...cover cover latch, 51 removing, 52 replacing, 78 D Dell contacting, 94 Dell Diagnostics, 38 support policy, 92 support site, 8 Dell Premier Support website, 7 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics...
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...system board, 54 System Restore, 41-42 system setup, 82 entering, 83 options, 84 screens, 83 T technical support policy, 92 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 38 diagnostic lights, 35 Hardware Troubleshooter, 46 Help and Support Center, 8 restore to previous state, 41-42 tips, 19 U USB... 49, 51 W warranty information, 7 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 41 Hardware Troubleshooter, 46 Help and Support Center, 8 Hyper-Threading, 18 Network Setup Wizard, 12 Program Compatibility Wizard, 25 scanner, 31 System Restore, 41-42 wizards Network Setup Wizard, 12 Program Compatibility Wizard, 25 V video...
...system board, 54 System Restore, 41-42 system setup, 82 entering, 83 options, 84 screens, 83 T technical support policy, 92 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 38 diagnostic lights, 35 Hardware Troubleshooter, 46 Help and Support Center, 8 restore to previous state, 41-42 tips, 19 U USB... 49, 51 W warranty information, 7 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 41 Hardware Troubleshooter, 46 Help and Support Center, 8 Hyper-Threading, 18 Network Setup Wizard, 12 Program Compatibility Wizard, 25 scanner, 31 System Restore, 41-42 wizards Network Setup Wizard, 12 Program Compatibility Wizard, 25 V video...