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You can also use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter. To use the troubleshooter, click the Start button and click Help and Support. Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field, and then click the arrow to start the search. Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and then click Next.

Windows Me

To check for conflicts on a computer running Windows Me:

1Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.

2In the Control Panel, double-click System.

3Click the Device Manager tab.

4In the Device Manager list, check for conflicts with the other devices.

Conflicts are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) beside the conflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled.

5Double-click any conflicting device listed to bring up the Properties window so you can determine what needs to be reconfigured or removed from the Device Manager.

Resolve these conflicts before checking specific devices.

6Double-click the malfunctioning device type in the Device Manager list.

7Double-click the icon for the specific device in the expanded list. The Properties window appears.

8Resolve any IRQ conflicts.

If there is an IRQ conflict, the Device status area in the Properties window reports what cards or devices are sharing the device's IRQ.

You can also use the Windows Me Hardware Troubleshooter. To use the troubleshooter, click the Start button and click Help. Click Troubleshooting in the What would you like help with? list, click Hardware

&system device problems, click Hardware, memory, & others, and then click Hardware Troubleshooter. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and then click Next.

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Contents Solutions Guide Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsContents If the screen is difficult to read Adding Parts Appendix Index Contents Safety Instructions When Using Your ComputerErgonomic Computing Habits Safety Instructions When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery Disposal Setting Up Connecting a Printer Parallel PrinterUSB Printer Installing the Printer Driver Setting Up a Home and Office Network Windows XP Only Transferring Information to a New Computer Windows XP OnlyTurning Off the Computer Windows XPWindows Me and Windows Solving Problems Finding Solutions See Accessing Help Files Windows Millennium Edition Me and WindowsPower Problems Start-Up Error MessagesVideo and Monitor Problems If the screen is blankIf the screen is difficult to read Sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture qualitySound and Speaker Problems Click Appearance and ThemesPrinter Problems If you cannot print to a parallel port printerIf you cannot print to a USB printer Scanner Problems Modem Problems Click Phone and Modem Options Mouse Problems Keyboard Problems Windows XPDrive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy diskIf you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD If you cannot play a DVD movie If the CD-RW drive stops writingNetwork Problems If you have a hard drive problemUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start Microsoft Windows Error Messages Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove ProgramsClick the Change or Remove Program icon General Program Problems Program error causes the system to lock upProgram crashes Program stops respondingInternet Connection Problems If you have a problem with your Internet connectionProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Modems Properties window, click Dialing Properties Close the Modems Properties window Close the Control PanelDouble-click the Phone and Modems Options icon Mail Problems Resolving Other Technical ProblemsReinstalling Drivers Solving Problems Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click NextClick Performance and Maintenance, and then click System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesWindows Me Click the Device Manager tabWindows Using System Restore Click the System Restore tabCreating a Restore Point Windows MeRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreSolving Problems Reinstalling Windows Me Select Start Windows Setup from CD-ROM, and then press Enter Reinstalling Windows Click I accept the Agreement, and then click NextSolving Problems Computer automatically restarts W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Adding Parts Power button Front and Back View of the ComputerUSB 1.1 connectors Service tag Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms Reattaching the Front DoorReattaching the Hinge Arms L l . c o m Opening the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Arrow Release button Back of computerPower supply Back of computer System Board Adding Cards Ensure that the card is fully seated in the connector Removing Cards Tab Securing lever Back of computer Adding Memory Rdram Overview Continuity modules Adding Parts Securing clips 2 notches Replacing the AGP Card Adding a Second Hard Drive Adding Parts Rail tabs Adding Other Drives Inch Devices Gently slide the drive into the bay until you hear a click Power cable Drive cable Securing tabs Tabs 2 drive Drive bay Closing the Computer Cover P e n d i Specifications MicroprocessorMemory Audio2 Power Standard Settings Altitude Operating 15.2 to 3048 m -50 to 10,000 ft StorageViewing Settings Clearing Forgotten Passwords System Setup Program ScreensReplacing the Battery Battery Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyContacting Dell Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsContact Numbers and Addresses Austria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.comBarbados Belgium BrusselsCanada North York, Ontario Cayman IslandsChile Santiago China XiamenCzech Republic Prague Denmark CopenhagenDominican Republic El SalvadorFinland Helsinki France Paris Montpellier Home and Small BusinessCorporate Germany Langen GuatemalaHong Kong IndiaItaly Milan Home and Small Business JamaicaJapan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com Korea SeoulLatin America LuxembourgMacau Malaysia PenangMexico Netherlands AntillesNetherlands Amsterdam New ZealandNorway Lysaker PanamaPeru Poland WarsawSt. Lucia Singapore SingaporeSouth Africa Johannesburg 09/091Sweden Upplands Vasby Switzerland GenevaTaiwan ThailandTrinidad/Tobago BracknellA. Austin, Texas US Virgin IslandsVenezuela Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Regulatory Information118 Appendix NOM Information Mexico Only One-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranties and Return PolicyAppendix 121 Two-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Year One Limited Warranty Coverage During Year Two General Provisions Three-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two and Three 128 Appendix Four-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two, Three, and Four Appendix 131 One-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Appendix 133 Two-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Appendix 135 136 Appendix Three-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only 138 Appendix Appendix 139 140 Appendix Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only Guarantee Making a Claim Dell Computer de Mexico SA de CV D ex 146 Index Index 147 148 Index Dell Information Development Localization Supplier

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