Dell TJ021, 745c manual Using the Drivers and Utilities CD, Drivers for Your Computer

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For information on how to back up your data, or to find Windows Vista compatible drivers/updates for your Dell-installed applications:

1Go to support.dell.com, select your country/region, and then click Drivers and Downloads.

2Enter your Service Tag or product model, and then click Go.

3Select your operating system and language, and then click Find Downloads, or search by keyword for topics relevant to the information you are looking for.

The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your selections.

Using the Drivers and Utilities CD

To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) while you are running the Windows operating system.

NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD while you are running Windows.

1Turn on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop.

2Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive.

If you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to begin installation.

3Click OK to continue.

To complete the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the installation program.

4Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen.

Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic.

Drivers for Your Computer

To display a list of device drivers for your computer:

1Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu.

The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans your computer’s hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your system configuration is displayed on the screen.

2Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to your computer.

To view all available drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic drop-down menu.

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Contents Quick Reference Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mFebruary TJ021 Contents Contents Finding Information Click the topic that describes your problem What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationHow to use Windows XP According to the operating system you orderedWhen contacting support Use the ServiceWhen you use Appropriate for your configuration, providing criticalSystem Views Mini Tower Computer Front ViewNo light The computer is turned off Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving modeYou Begin on page 13 for more information Steady green The computer is in a normal operating stateMini Tower Computer Back View Mini Tower Computer Back-Panel Connectors Though the AC power available in Japan is 100Computer Address. For more information, see your online User’s GuideGreen a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network CapBefore You Begin Removing the Computer CoverBefore Working Inside Your Computer Mini Tower Computer Security cable slot Cover release latch Padlock ring Inside Your Computer System Board Components Jumper Settings Jumper Setting DescriptionSetting Up Your Computer Set Up Your Keyboard and Mouse Set Up Your Monitor Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsPower Connections When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities CD Option Function Tab FunctionTechnical assistance. For information on contacting Power Light Problem Description Suggested ResolutionSystem Lights Dell, see your online User’s GuideDiagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionRestart the computer If the problem still exists, install aIf the computer has a graphics card Has integrated graphics, contact DellBeep Codes Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateReinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPGetting Started Quick Reference Guide Microsoft Windows Vista Before You Begin Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Drivers for Your ComputerIndex IndexIndex
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