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... without the written permission of Intel Corporation; is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Axim, PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerVault, and Latitude are not... of Microsoft Corporation. A00 Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of your computer. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Reproduction in trademarks and trade names other than its own. disclaims any proprietary interest in...
... without the written permission of Intel Corporation; is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Axim, PowerApp, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerVault, and Latitude are not... of Microsoft Corporation. A00 Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of your computer. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Reproduction in trademarks and trade names other than its own. disclaims any proprietary interest in...
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...computer does not start up 24 The computer stops responding 24 A program stops responding 25 A program crashes repeatedly 25 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system. . . . . 25 A solid blue screen appears 25 Other software problems 26 Memory Problems 26 Mouse Problems 27 Network Problems 28 Power ... Monitor Problems 33 If the screen is blank 33 If the screen is difficult to read 33 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 35 Dell Diagnostics 38 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 38 Drivers 40 Identifying Drivers 40 Reinstalling Drivers 41 4 Contents
...computer does not start up 24 The computer stops responding 24 A program stops responding 25 A program crashes repeatedly 25 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system. . . . . 25 A solid blue screen appears 25 Other software problems 26 Memory Problems 26 Mouse Problems 27 Network Problems 28 Power ... Monitor Problems 33 If the screen is blank 33 If the screen is difficult to read 33 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 35 Dell Diagnostics 38 Starting the Dell Diagnostics 38 Drivers 40 Identifying Drivers 40 Reinstalling Drivers 41 4 Contents
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Restoring Your Operating System 41 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 42 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 43 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 44 4 Removing and Installing Parts Front and Back View of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 77 Contents 5 Only 76 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 76 Definition of the... the Computer Cover 68 5 Appendix Specifications 69 Standard Settings 72 Viewing Settings 73 System Setup Program Screens 74 Boot Sequence 74 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 75 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
Restoring Your Operating System 41 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 42 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 43 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 44 4 Removing and Installing Parts Front and Back View of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 77 Contents 5 Only 76 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 76 Definition of the... the Computer Cover 68 5 Appendix Specifications 69 Standard Settings 72 Viewing Settings 73 System Setup Program Screens 74 Boot Sequence 74 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 75 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
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...; How to clean my computer • How to use my mouse and keyboard • Express Service Code and Service Tag • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Tell Me How Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's ...
...; How to clean my computer • How to use my mouse and keyboard • Express Service Code and Service Tag • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Tell Me How Help File 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's ...
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...for my computer Dell Support Website - Find It Here • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for Your Computer Upgrade information for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and ... discussions with other users and technical support • Documentation for ? Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions -
...for my computer Dell Support Website - Find It Here • Latest drivers for my computer • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for Your Computer Upgrade information for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and ... discussions with other users and technical support • Documentation for ? Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - support.dell.com The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions -
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... a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one way. 12 Setting Up and Using ... See the documentation that came with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com parallel connector on computer screws (2) parallel printer cable connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on ...
... a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. The USB connectors fit only one way. 12 Setting Up and Using ... See the documentation that came with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com parallel connector on computer screws (2) parallel printer cable connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on ...
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... you can access the Internet and use your existing phone line. www.dell.com | support.dell.com network adapter connector on computer network cable network wall jack Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you ... and Using Your Computer NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click ...
... you can access the Internet and use your existing phone line. www.dell.com | support.dell.com network adapter connector on computer network cable network wall jack Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you ... and Using Your Computer NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click ...
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... different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. If you want to set up your ISP for setup instructions. Setting Up... and Using Your Computer 15 The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7 Use ...
... different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. If you want to set up your ISP for setup instructions. Setting Up... and Using Your Computer 15 The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7 Use ...
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...-CD-Rs and CD-RWs. Use blank CD-RWs to write to CDs or to computers that have inserted your computer hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that the..., point to All Programs→ Sonic→ RecordNow!→ RecordNow!. 2 Click either the audio tab or the data tab, depending on the kind of the window, and then click RecordNow Help or RecordNow Tutorial. Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Your CD-RW drive can also use Sonic RecordNow for...
...-CD-Rs and CD-RWs. Use blank CD-RWs to write to CDs or to computers that have inserted your computer hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that the..., point to All Programs→ Sonic→ RecordNow!→ RecordNow!. 2 Click either the audio tab or the data tab, depending on the kind of the window, and then click RecordNow Help or RecordNow Tutorial. Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Your CD-RW drive can also use Sonic RecordNow for...
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... the project permanently to a blank CD-R. • See the Sonic support website at support.dell.com. You can benefit from the software manufacturer. Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you...; XP operating system because Windows XP is optimized to take advantage of HyperThreading technology. For more information on HyperThreading, search the Knowledge Base on the Dell Support website at support.sonic.com for updates and information about using HyperThreading with your computer is supported ...
... the project permanently to a blank CD-R. • See the Sonic support website at support.dell.com. You can benefit from the software manufacturer. Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you...; XP operating system because Windows XP is optimized to take advantage of HyperThreading technology. For more information on HyperThreading, search the Knowledge Base on the Dell Support website at support.sonic.com for updates and information about using HyperThreading with your computer is supported ...
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... | support.dell.com Booting to a USB Device NOTE: To boot to the connected USB device. To ensure that your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive: 1 Connect the USB device to a USB device such as described ... program. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight USB Flash Device and press . Then shut down your computer to a USB connector (see the Windows desktop. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: These steps change the boot sequence for one time only.
... | support.dell.com Booting to a USB Device NOTE: To boot to the connected USB device. To ensure that your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive: 1 Connect the USB device to a USB device such as described ... program. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight USB Flash Device and press . Then shut down your computer to a USB connector (see the Windows desktop. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: These steps change the boot sequence for one time only.
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...and click My Computer. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - To access help file. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 9. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS Solving Problems 19 Replace the battery only with your antivirus software to eliminate the possibility that ...the original one is not listed, perform a full scan with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. REPLACE THE BATTERY - CAUTION: Before you have to the manufacturer's instructions. If you begin any of the procedures...
...and click My Computer. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - To access help file. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 9. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS Solving Problems 19 Replace the battery only with your antivirus software to eliminate the possibility that ...the original one is not listed, perform a full scan with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. REPLACE THE BATTERY - CAUTION: Before you have to the manufacturer's instructions. If you begin any of the procedures...
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.... The CD/DVD-RW drive must receive a steady stream of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in Windows Help for information on page 31. If the stream is not muted by clicking any boxes that are checked. CD and DVD drive problems ... to a CD/DVD-RW drive CLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS - See page 38. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the drive or the CD or DVD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS. - RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - CHECK THE SPEAKERS AND SUBWOOFER - See page 44.
.... The CD/DVD-RW drive must receive a steady stream of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in Windows Help for information on page 31. If the stream is not muted by clicking any boxes that are checked. CD and DVD drive problems ... to a CD/DVD-RW drive CLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS - See page 38. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the drive or the CD or DVD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS. - RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - CHECK THE SPEAKERS AND SUBWOOFER - See page 44.
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... modem. • Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it .) • Ensure that is 3 m (10 ft) or more in the Product Information Guide. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Under Error-checking, click Check Now...
... modem. • Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it .) • Ensure that is 3 m (10 ft) or more in the Product Information Guide. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Under Error-checking, click Check Now...
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.... (Modem Helper is not available on all commands receive responses, the modem is communicating with Windows. If all computers.) VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware.... 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab. 5 Click the COM port for your Internet service provider. INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA - Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD. 22 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell...
.... (Modem Helper is not available on all commands receive responses, the modem is communicating with Windows. If all computers.) VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware.... 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab. 5 Click the COM port for your Internet service provider. INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA - Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD. 22 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell...
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...you might have to restart your computer to restore computer resources. If your computer. Contact Dell (see page 78). NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. If so, run the program that you want to use . Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other ...Hardware. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - Close all windows and open the program that you want to use first. The floppy drive cannot read the disk. OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - CLOSE...
...you might have to restart your computer to restore computer resources. If your computer. Contact Dell (see page 78). NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. If so, run the program that you want to use . Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other ...Hardware. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL - Close all windows and open the program that you want to use first. The floppy drive cannot read the disk. OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - CLOSE...
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..., click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD -
..., click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD -
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...CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. If .... 3 Click Properties and click the Ports tab. If the printer is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. CHECK THE SCANNER DOCUMENTATION - www.dell.com | support.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and...
...CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. If .... 3 Click Properties and click the Ports tab. If the printer is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. CHECK THE SCANNER DOCUMENTATION - www.dell.com | support.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and...
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... THE SUBWOOFER AND THE SPEAKERS ARE TURNED ON - Sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - Solving Problems 31 CHECK THE SPEAKER CABLE CONNECTIONS - See the setup... diagram supplied with the speakers. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - If your speakers have been listening to check for this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information ...
... THE SUBWOOFER AND THE SPEAKERS ARE TURNED ON - Sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - Solving Problems 31 CHECK THE SPEAKER CABLE CONNECTIONS - See the setup... diagram supplied with the speakers. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - If your speakers have been listening to check for this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information ...
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...or double-click the speaker icon in digital mode. Ensure that the sound is not muted. 32 Solving Problems See page 41. DISABLE DIGITAL MODE - Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3 ... | support.dell.com RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS REINSTALL THE SOUND DRIVER - Your headphones do not work if the CD drive is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 45). CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS - ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - Ensure that the volume is turned up and ...
...or double-click the speaker icon in digital mode. Ensure that the sound is not muted. 32 Solving Problems See page 41. DISABLE DIGITAL MODE - Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3 ... | support.dell.com RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS REINSTALL THE SOUND DRIVER - Your headphones do not work if the CD drive is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 45). CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS - ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - Ensure that the volume is turned up and ...