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www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are ...call when contacting technical support. 6 Quick Reference Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. • Use...support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows ...License Label Find It Here User's Guide Access Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center two ways: ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are ...call when contacting technical support. 6 Quick Reference Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. • Use...support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows ...License Label Find It Here User's Guide Access Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center two ways: ...
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... history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System...and repair information • Service and support - Find It Here • Solutions - The website may not be as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your ...
... history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System...and repair information • Service and support - Find It Here • Solutions - The website may not be as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your ...
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Then restart your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on a floppy disk or CD. If necessary, uninstall ... run the software. See the software documentation for an earlier Windows operating system I F YO U A R E U S I N G W I N D O W S X P, R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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...
Then restart your computer. • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on a floppy disk or CD. If necessary, uninstall ... run the software. See the software documentation for an earlier Windows operating system I F YO U A R E U S I N G W I N D O W S X P, R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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...
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...the operating system logo appears, continue to continue. 5 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Then shut down the error code(s) and see a message stating that appear. • If a failure is ...The next steps change the boot sequence for one of your computer and try again. If you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During...
...the operating system logo appears, continue to continue. 5 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. Then shut down the error code(s) and see a message stating that appear. • If a failure is ...The next steps change the boot sequence for one of your computer and try again. If you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During...
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... slow performance, 21 stops responding, 19 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 21 Dell Premier Support website, 5, 7 diagnostics Dell, 21 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 7 ResourceCD, 5 System Information Guide, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 F Finding Information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 21 Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O Operating System CD, 8 Installation...
... slow performance, 21 stops responding, 19 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 21 Dell Premier Support website, 5, 7 diagnostics Dell, 21 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 7 ResourceCD, 5 System Information Guide, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 F Finding Information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 21 Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O Operating System CD, 8 Installation...
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S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 20 spyware, 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 22 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 21 system views bottom, 18 right side, 17 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 21 Help and Support Center, 7 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 26 Index
S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 20 spyware, 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 22 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 21 system views bottom, 18 right side, 17 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 21 Help and Support Center, 7 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 26 Index
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... troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here User's Guide Access Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center two ways: • Double-click the User...'s Guide icon on your call when contacting technical support. 6 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking... User's guides. The User's Guide is also available on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD.
... troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here User's Guide Access Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center two ways: • Double-click the User...'s Guide icon on your call when contacting technical support. 6 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking... User's guides. The User's Guide is also available on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD.
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... support site. • Community - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - NSS is necessary for correct operation of your computer, you ...status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for your Dell computer. If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. ...
... support site. • Community - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Notebook System Software (NSS) - NSS is necessary for correct operation of your computer, you ...status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for your Dell computer. If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. ...
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... Z A R D - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, ... that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure ...
... Z A R D - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, ... that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. • Ensure ...
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...display. • During the assessment, answer any key to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Then shut down the error code(s) and see the Windows desktop. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one of your computer and try again... the computer, press ; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your User's Guide before continuing on . If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to start the Dell Diagnostics. 22 Quick Reference Guide to ...
...display. • During the assessment, answer any key to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Then shut down the error code(s) and see the Windows desktop. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one of your computer and try again... the computer, press ; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your User's Guide before continuing on . If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to start the Dell Diagnostics. 22 Quick Reference Guide to ...
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... slow performance, 21 stops responding, 19 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 21 Dell Premier Support website, 5, 7 diagnostics Dell, 21 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 7 ResourceCD, 5 System Information Guide, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 F Finding Information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 21 Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O Operating System CD, 8 Installation...
... slow performance, 21 stops responding, 19 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 21 Dell Premier Support website, 5, 7 diagnostics Dell, 21 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 7 ResourceCD, 5 System Information Guide, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 F Finding Information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 21 Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 O Operating System CD, 8 Installation...
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S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 20 spyware, 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 22 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 21 system views bottom, 18 right side, 17 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 21 Help and Support Center, 7 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 26 Index
S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 20 spyware, 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 22 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 21 system views bottom, 18 right side, 17 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 21 Help and Support Center, 7 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 20 26 Index
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Microsoft Windows 214 R ResourceCD 229, Dell W Windows XP 215 Program Compatibility Wizard 228 , | 234 213 214 213 215 213 ,ResourceCD 226 225 , 216 , D Dell 215 Drivers and Utilities 213 , M -