Restoring Default Settings; Serial Or Parallel Device Problems - Dell GX620 - 3.6GHz Desktop 1GB RAM 80GB Windows XP SFF User Manual

C
HECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS
• See the printer documentation for cable connection information.
• Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer.
T
EST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET
device, such as a lamp.
V
ERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY
Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware.
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Click View installed printers or fax printers.
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If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.
Click Properties and click the Ports tab. For a parallel printer, ensure that the Print to the following
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port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). For a USB printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s):
setting is USB.
R
EINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER

Restoring Default Settings

T
O RESTORE THE COMPUTER
Turn on or restart your computer.
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When Press <F2> to Enter Setup appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press <F2>
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immediately.
If you wait too long and the Microsoft
Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer through the Start menu and try again.
Under System Management, select the Maintenance option and follow the directions on the screen.
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Serial or Parallel Device Problems

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
located in the Product Information Guide.
NOTE:
If you are having a problem with a printer, see "Printer Problems."
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— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another
W
INDOWS
— See the printer documentation for instructions
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S SYSTEM SETTINGS TO THEIR DEFAULT VALUES
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Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the
as you complete these checks.
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Solving Problems