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... Problems 28 Printer Problems 29 Scanner Problems 30 Sound and Speaker Problems 31 No sound from speakers 31 No sound from headphones 32 Video and Monitor Problems 33 If the screen is blank 33 If the screen is difficult to read 33 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 35...
... Problems 28 Printer Problems 29 Scanner Problems 30 Sound and Speaker Problems 31 No sound from speakers 31 No sound from headphones 32 Video and Monitor Problems 33 If the screen is blank 33 If the screen is difficult to read 33 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 35...
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...MONITOR - If the new monitor works, the original monitor is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. See page 35. MOVE THE SUBWOOFER AWAY FROM THE MONITOR - If the screen is blank NOTE: See the monitor documentation for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins.) CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - CHECK THE MONITOR...monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor...monitor... MONITOR SETTINGS - If the... See the monitor documentation for... Guide. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you...
...MONITOR - If the new monitor works, the original monitor is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. See page 35. MOVE THE SUBWOOFER AWAY FROM THE MONITOR - If the screen is blank NOTE: See the monitor documentation for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins.) CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - CHECK THE MONITOR...monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor...monitor... MONITOR SETTINGS - If the... See the monitor documentation for... Guide. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you...
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Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for Screen resolution and Color quality. 34 Solving Problems Turn off nearby devices to appear "shaky." ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click Display and click the Settings tab. 3 Try different settings for interference. www.dell.com | support.dell.com MOVE THE MONITOR AWAY FROM EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES -
Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for Screen resolution and Color quality. 34 Solving Problems Turn off nearby devices to appear "shaky." ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click Display and click the Settings tab. 3 Try different settings for interference. www.dell.com | support.dell.com MOVE THE MONITOR AWAY FROM EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES -
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System Restore does not monitor your data files. If that is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point ...restarts, click OK. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow ...restore point that restore point is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you set your Dell™ computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in boldface type. 4 Select...
System Restore does not monitor your data files. If that is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point ...restarts, click OK. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow ...restore point that restore point is selected and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you set your Dell™ computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in boldface type. 4 Select...
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... card slots (3) Access connectors for any installed PCI cards. 8 USB 2.0 connectors (4) Use the back USB connectors for your network. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 network adapter connector To attach your computer to a network or modem, connect one end of the network cable to the network adapter... connector on the card.) 11 video connector Plug the cable from your monitor into the purple keyboard connector. Connect the other ...
... card slots (3) Access connectors for any installed PCI cards. 8 USB 2.0 connectors (4) Use the back USB connectors for your network. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 network adapter connector To attach your computer to a network or modem, connect one end of the network cable to the network adapter... connector on the card.) 11 video connector Plug the cable from your monitor into the purple keyboard connector. Connect the other ...
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amber (see page 28) green Power DC power supply: Wattage 200 W or 250 W Heat dissipation 682 or 853 BTU (fully-loaded computer without monitor) Voltage (see the Product Information Guide 100 to 120 V at 60 Hz; 200 to 240 V at 50 Hz for power-on state; Ports and Connectors (...
amber (see page 28) green Power DC power supply: Wattage 200 W or 250 W Heat dissipation 682 or 853 BTU (fully-loaded computer without monitor) Voltage (see the Product Information Guide 100 to 120 V at 60 Hz; 200 to 240 V at 50 Hz for power-on state; Ports and Connectors (...
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... include any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all associated cabling are included. In addition, any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or PC Card accessories. Definition of the ... device may cause undesired operation. If any interference received, including interference that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on). Once you will be required to correct the interference ...
... include any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all associated cabling are included. In addition, any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or PC Card accessories. Definition of the ... device may cause undesired operation. If any interference received, including interference that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on). Once you will be required to correct the interference ...
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... 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 about, 40 identifying, 40 drives problems, 19...
... 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 about, 40 identifying, 40 drives problems, 19...
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... responding, 24 diagnostic lights, 35 drives, 19 error messages, 22 general, 24 hard drive, 21 IEEE 1394, 23 keyboard, 24 monitor hard to read, 33 monitor is blank, 33 power, 28 power light conditions, 28 printer, 29 program crashes, 25 program stops responding, 25 programs and Windows ...42 P 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 ...
... responding, 24 diagnostic lights, 35 drives, 19 error messages, 22 general, 24 hard drive, 21 IEEE 1394, 23 keyboard, 24 monitor hard to read, 33 monitor is blank, 33 power, 28 power light conditions, 28 printer, 29 program crashes, 25 program stops responding, 25 programs and Windows ...42 P 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 ...
