Dell Precision 370 - Manual (Page 25)

Quick Reference Guide
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Solving Problems
Troubleshooting Tips
Follow the following tips when you troubleshoot your computer:
• If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures
and ensure that the part is correctly installed.
• If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected.
• If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. The message may
help technical support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s).
• If an error message occurs in a program, see the program’s documentation.
• If the recommended action in the troubleshooting section is to see a section in your User’s
Guide, go to support.dell.com (on another computer if necessary) to access your User’s
Guide.
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly
configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. In the
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2000 operating system, you can also use Device Manager to resolve
incompatibilities.
Windows XP
To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter:
1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to start
the search.
3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list.
4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict
on my computer, and click Next.
Windows 2000
To resolve incompatibilities using Device Manager:
1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2 In the Control Panel window, double-click System.
3 Click the Hardware tab.
4 Click Device Manager.
5 Click View and click Resources by connection.