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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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... contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - See page 38. If the screen is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Solving Problems 33 Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you are using the monitor. CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that...
... contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - See page 38. If the screen is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Solving Problems 33 Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you are using the monitor. CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com MOVE THE MONITOR AWAY FROM EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES - 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. 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
www.dell.com | support.dell.com MOVE THE MONITOR AWAY FROM EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES - 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. 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
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... the problem. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in this document were written for information on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your ... that Restore my computer to see page 10. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. System Restore does not monitor your data files. To change the restore point, you want to restore your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files...
... the problem. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in this document were written for information on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your ... that Restore my computer to see page 10. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. System Restore does not monitor your data files. To change the restore point, you want to restore your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files...
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... other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the card.) 11 video connector Plug the cable from your monitor into the blue connector. 12 serial connector Connect a serial device, such as printers and keyboards. It is recommended that you use...microphone connector Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that the network cable has been securely attached. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 network adapter connector To attach your computer to a network or modem, connect one end of your computer. On computers with...
... other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the card.) 11 video connector Plug the cable from your monitor into the blue connector. 12 serial connector Connect a serial device, such as printers and keyboards. It is recommended that you use...microphone connector Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that the network cable has been securely attached. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 network adapter connector To attach your computer to a network or modem, connect one end of your computer. On computers with...
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... on state; 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 PCI local bus 34...
... on state; 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 PCI local bus 34...
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... brackets, and on ). This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. In addition, any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for a Class A digital device pursuant to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Class A This equipment has been tested...
... brackets, and on ). This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. In addition, any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for a Class A digital device pursuant to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Class A This equipment has been tested...
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See monitor Documentation, 9 finding, 9 help file, 9 online, 10 setup diagram, 9 drivers, 40 about, 40 identifying, 40 drives problems, 19 DVDs, 16 E error messages, 22 diagnostic lights, 35 ... hardware incompatibilities, 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 about, 40 identifying, 40 drives problems, 19 DVDs, 16 E error messages, 22 diagnostic lights, 35 ... hardware incompatibilities, 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.
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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 ...