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Owner's Manual - Page 4
..., and Internet Problems . Error Messages
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Media CardReader Problems Keyboard Problems
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Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up ...The ... repeatedly ...A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . A solid blue screen appears ...Other software problems ...Memory Problems Mouse Problems .
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Network Problems . Power Problems
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Printer Problems . ...
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Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Drivers
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What Is a Driver? . . Identifying Drivers . Reinstalling Drivers .
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your ... Computer Cover . Inside View of Your Computer . System Board Components. Memory .
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Memory Overview InstallingMemory . Removing Memory
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Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse ...Floppy Drive ...CDs and DVDs ...
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) .
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals. . FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
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Class A ...Class B ...FCC Identification Information Contacting...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
... on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and softwareupdates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- If ... your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration. To download Desktop System Software:
1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... to the computer. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to Obtain and installupdateddrivers Connect the printer to the computerLoad paper and install the toner or ink ... cable at the same time you purchased your computer, the cable may arrive in the computer box.
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
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... is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on ... provide high-speed Internet access through your local cable TV line.
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Owner's Manual - Page 18
.... 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Screen resolution to change the setting to 800 by 600 pixels. 5 ... your computer. Open Sonic RecordNow, click the question mark icon in the upper-right corner of the window, and then click RecordNow Help or ...RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell™ computers can write to DVD+R and DVD+RW media, and...
Owner's Manual - Page 19
...process. Use blank DVD+RWs if you plan to erase, rewrite, or update information on that disc later.
Helpful Tips
Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a ... audio DVDs with Sonic RecordNow. Music MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers that have MP3 softwareinstalled. Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to its maximum capacity; for example, do not ...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computermemory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the ...
Each standard power setting is called a scheme. If you want to select one of the standard Windows schemes installed on your computer, choose a scheme from the Power schemes drop-down menu. The settings for each scheme appear in the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
..., some programs have not been optimized for Hyper-Threading and may require an update from the software manufacturer. Contact the software manufacturer for updates and information about using Hyper-Threading with your software. To determine if your computer is using Hyper-Threading technology: 1 ... on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
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Owner's Manual - Page 36
... DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your ... hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict ...
Owner's Manual - Page 49
... commands that only its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. Many drivers, ... driver, come with your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. You may need to installdrivers if you Upgrade your operating system Reinstall your operating system Connect or ...
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...Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version. 1 Click the Start button... Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then ...
Owner's Manual - Page 51
... Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you ...6 Click the Driver tab and click UpdateDriver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse...Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer.
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
If a device is...
Owner's Manual - Page 52
... files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. See the Windows Help and Support ... Windows default view, so they may not work if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.
Creating a...an Earlier Operating State
If problems occur after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback ...
Owner's Manual - Page 53
... Undo my last restoration and click Next.
Enabling System Restore
If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System ... using PC Restore. NOTICE: Using PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications or driversinstalled after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. To use PC ...
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Removing and Installing Parts
Before You Begin
This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure...Phillips screwdriver Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD
Turn Off Your Computer
NOTICE: To avoid..., and then click Turn Off Computer. In the Turn off computerwindow, click Turn off. The computer...
Owner's Manual - Page 65
...warranty. NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memoryupgrade, keep them separate from any new ...memory module. Otherwise, your computer may not start properly. You should install your original memory modules in pairs either ...in the 4-GB range. Any address space reserved for these components cannot be used by computermemory.
Removing and Installing Parts
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... Dell provides limited technical support for the computer and any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Support ... integrated through CFI for the duration of the computer's service contract.
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
Dell-... software includes the operating system and some of the software programs that are installed on the computer during the manufacturing process (...
Owner's Manual - Page 139
... NetworkSetup Wizard, 24 problems, 38 setting up, 24 NetworkSetup Wizard, 24
power (continued) ...drive, 31 Internet, 31 keyboard, 34 Media CardReader, 34 memory, 37 modem, 31 monitor is ... read, 43 mouse, 37 network, 38 power, 39
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...40 Service Tag, 10, 58 settings system setup, 107 Setup Diagram, 9 software Hyper-Threading, 28 problems, 35-36
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