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... for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
• How to set up my computer • How to care for my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell™ Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • How to remove and install parts •...
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... any of the drivers. DSS
provides critical updates for your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, optical
drives, and USB devices. DSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer. The software
automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your
configuration.
• How to use Windows XP •...
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Install additional software or devices.
Before you install any devices or software that did not come with your computer, read the documentation that came with the software or device or contact the vendor to verify that the software or device is compatible with your computer and operating system.
You have now completed the setup for your computer.
About Your Computer
CAUTION: Your computer is ...
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... If you have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector.
If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have been installed on your hard drive.
4 USB 2.0 connectors (3) It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory keys, cameras, or bootable USB devices. Use the...
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... the system board and the connectors • Instructions for cleaning your computer • Information on software features, such as Legacy Select Technology control, using a password, and
system setup options • Tips and information for using the Microsoft Windows XP operating system • Instructions for removing and installing parts, including memory, cards, drives, the microprocessor...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 32
... the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on page 33. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again. For more information on shutting down your computer, see your User's Guide.
3 When the boot device list...
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... it into a USB connector.
11 line-in connector
Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.
12 serial connector
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port. If necessary, the address for this port can be modified through system setup (see...
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... a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer.
5. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Power Management
Your computer can be set to use less power when you are not working. You control the power usage through the operating system installed on your computer and certain option settings in system setup...
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...-right corner of the window.
How to Copy a CD or DVD
NOTE: CD-RW/DVD combo drives cannot write to DVD media. If you have a CD-RW/DVD combo drive and you experience recording problems, check for available software patches on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell™ computers can write to...
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... documentation l My device documentation l Desktop System Software (DSS)
Find It Here
Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD)
Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities), run the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics), or access your documentation.
l How to set up my computer l How...
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...and software updates l Desktop System Software (DSS)- If you reinstall the operating system for
your computer, you should reinstall the DSS utility prior to installing any
drivers. DSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, optical drives, and USB devices. DSS is
necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer. The software...
User Guide - Page 97
...as a disk drive, printer, or keyboard that is installed in or connected to your computer. device driver - See driver. DIMM - dual in-line memory module - A circuit board with memory chips thatconnects to a memory module on the system board. disk striping - A technique for spreading data over multiple disk drives. Disk striping can speed up operations that retrieve data from disk storage. Computers...
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...controller's bus. SDRAM - synchronous dynamic random-access memory - A type of DRAM that is synchronized with the optimal clock speed of the processor. serial connector - An I/O port often used to connect devices such as a handheld digital device or digital camera to your computer. Service Tag - A bar code label on your computer that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support...
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... of colors and resolution that a program displays depends on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in the computer. S-video TV-out - A connector used to attach a TV or digital audio device to the computer. SXGA - super-extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to...
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... - wireless wide area network. WXGA - wide-aspect extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1280 x 800.
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XGA - extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1024 x 768.
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ZIF - zero insertion force - A type of socket or connector that allows a computer chip to be installed...
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...and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with all computers.
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 and click Control Panel. 2. Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3. Click...
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... recover them. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.
Creating a Restore Point
1. Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2. Click the task for System Restore. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Restoring the Computer...
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... first drive detected by the computer. To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items: l Dell™ Operating System CD l Dell Drivers and Utilities CD NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to load any required drivers, including the drivers required if your computer has a RAID controller.
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... operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software.
NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to do so.
1. Save and...
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... hard drive, floppy disks, or CDs
Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu
Run the Dell Diagnostics - If all tests run successfully, the error condition is related to a software problem. See Dell Diagnostics.
Media Card Reader Problems
No drive letter is assigned - When Microsoft Windows XP detects the Media Card Reader, the device is...