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... Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs 16 Helpful Tips 17 Hyper-Threading 17 Booting to a USB Device 18 Turning Off Your Computer 18 2 Solving Problems Battery Problems 19 Drive Problems 19 CD and DVD drive problems 20 Hard drive problems 21 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 21 Error Messages 22 Contents 3
... Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs 16 Helpful Tips 17 Hyper-Threading 17 Booting to a USB Device 18 Turning Off Your Computer 18 2 Solving Problems Battery Problems 19 Drive Problems 19 CD and DVD drive problems 20 Hard drive problems 21 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 21 Error Messages 22 Contents 3
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... Floppy Drive 54 Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive 59 Adding Memory 64 Installing Memory 64 Removing Memory 66 Replacing the Battery 66 Replacing 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 ...
... Floppy Drive 54 Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive 59 Adding Memory 64 Installing Memory 64 Removing Memory 66 Replacing the Battery 66 Replacing 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...My Computer. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS Solving Problems 19 REPLACE THE BATTERY - To access help file. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 9. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - Replace the battery only with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses....Problems CAUTION: Before you have to the manufacturer's instructions. See the Tell Me How help files, see page 78). Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start...
...My Computer. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS Solving Problems 19 REPLACE THE BATTERY - To access help file. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 9. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - Replace the battery only with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses....Problems CAUTION: Before you have to the manufacturer's instructions. See the Tell Me How help files, see page 78). Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start...
Owner's Manual
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.... If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you begin any of computer floppy drive connector (J18) control panel connector (J28) battery socket (BT1) CMOS jumper (JP2) front-panel I/O connector (J27) password jumper (JP1) front-panel audio connector (J29) PCI card slots (3) (PCI1, PCI2, PCI3) Adding Cards...
.... If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you begin any of computer floppy drive connector (J18) control panel connector (J28) battery socket (BT1) CMOS jumper (JP2) front-panel I/O connector (J27) password jumper (JP1) front-panel audio connector (J29) PCI card slots (3) (PCI1, PCI2, PCI3) Adding Cards...
Owner's Manual
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...the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. The battery can explode if it is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to the manufacturer's instructions. 1 Record all attached devices from Dell is covered under your computer warranty. 1 Shut down the... computer through the Start menu (see page 18). 66 Removing and Installing Parts Discard used batteries according to remove it from the network wall jack. 3 ...
...the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. The battery can explode if it is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to the manufacturer's instructions. 1 Record all attached devices from Dell is covered under your computer warranty. 1 Shut down the... computer through the Start menu (see page 18). 66 Removing and Installing Parts Discard used batteries according to remove it from the network wall jack. 3 ...
Owner's Manual
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... damage to the system board while you shut down your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn off when you pry the battery loose, be sure to ground the system board. 3 Ensure that your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn them off now... and then plug it into the socket with a blunt, nonconducting object such as a plastic screwdriver. Removing and Installing Parts 67 battery socket battery 9 Insert the new battery into the computer. 10 Connect your computer, turn them on. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from...
... damage to the system board while you shut down your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn off when you pry the battery loose, be sure to ground the system board. 3 Ensure that your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn them off now... and then plug it into the socket with a blunt, nonconducting object such as a plastic screwdriver. Removing and Installing Parts 67 battery socket battery 9 Insert the new battery into the computer. 10 Connect your computer, turn them on. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from...
Owner's Manual
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... until it fits completely into place. Replacing the Computer Cover 1 Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the old battery (see ). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Access the system setup program (see page 74) and restore the settings you recorded in step 1. 12 Properly dispose of the...
... until it fits completely into place. Replacing the Computer Cover 1 Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the old battery (see ). www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 Access the system setup program (see page 74) and restore the settings you recorded in step 1. 12 Properly dispose of the...
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blinking green for important voltage setting information) Backup battery 3-V CR2032 coin cell Physical Height x Width x Depth Weight 36.8 x 18.4 x 42.6 cm (14.5 x 7.25 x 16.75 inches) 10.4 kg (23 lb) Appendix 71 amber (see ...
blinking green for important voltage setting information) Backup battery 3-V CR2032 coin cell Physical Height x Width x Depth Weight 36.8 x 18.4 x 42.6 cm (14.5 x 7.25 x 16.75 inches) 10.4 kg (23 lb) Appendix 71 amber (see ...
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Index B battery problems, 19 replacing, 66 BIOS, 72 booting changing the boot sequence, 74 booting to a USB device, 18 C CD drive adding, 59 problems, 20 CD-RW ..., 44 copying CDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 copying DVDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 D Dell contacting, 78 Dell support policy, 76 Dell Support Site, 10 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics lights, 35 display. See monitor Documentation, 9 finding, 9 help file, 9 online, 10 setup diagram, 9 drivers, 40...
Index B battery problems, 19 replacing, 66 BIOS, 72 booting changing the boot sequence, 74 booting to a USB device, 18 C CD drive adding, 59 problems, 20 CD-RW ..., 44 copying CDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 copying DVDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 D Dell contacting, 78 Dell support policy, 76 Dell Support Site, 10 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics lights, 35 display. See monitor Documentation, 9 finding, 9 help file, 9 online, 10 setup diagram, 9 drivers, 40...
Owner's Manual
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... down your computer, 18 power light conditions, 28 printer cable, 11 connecting, 11 parallel, 11 problems, 29 setting up, 11 USB, 12 problems battery, 19 blue screen, 25 CD drive, 20 CD-RW drive, 20 computer crashes, 24-25 computer stops responding, 24 diagnostic lights, 35 drives, ... password clearing system setup, 75 power problems, 28 turning off your computer, 18 software Hyper-Threading, 17 problems, 25-26 support contacting Dell, 78 System Restore, 41-42 system setup program, 72 T Troubleshooting Help and Support Center, 10 troubleshooting conflicts, 44 diagnostic lights, 35 98 Index...
... down your computer, 18 power light conditions, 28 printer cable, 11 connecting, 11 parallel, 11 problems, 29 setting up, 11 USB, 12 problems battery, 19 blue screen, 25 CD drive, 20 CD-RW drive, 20 computer crashes, 24-25 computer stops responding, 24 diagnostic lights, 35 drives, ... password clearing system setup, 75 power problems, 28 turning off your computer, 18 software Hyper-Threading, 17 problems, 25-26 support contacting Dell, 78 System Restore, 41-42 system setup program, 72 T Troubleshooting Help and Support Center, 10 troubleshooting conflicts, 44 diagnostic lights, 35 98 Index...