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Contents CAUTION: Safety Instructions 9 General 9 When Using Your Computer 11 When Working Inside Your Computer 12 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 13 Ergonomic Computing Habits 13 Battery Disposal 14 Finding Information for Your Computer 15 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer 20 Printer Cable 20 Connecting a Parallel Printer 20 ...
Contents CAUTION: Safety Instructions 9 General 9 When Using Your Computer 11 When Working Inside Your Computer 12 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 13 Ergonomic Computing Habits 13 Battery Disposal 14 Finding Information for Your Computer 15 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer 20 Printer Cable 20 Connecting a Parallel Printer 20 ...
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... Copy a CD 32 Hyper-Threading 33 Booting to a USB Device 34 Turning Off the Computer 34 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 36 Finding Help Information 38 Battery Problems 38 Drive Problems 39 Floppy drive problems 39 CD drive problems 40 Problems writing to a CD-RW drive 41 DVD drive problems 41 Hard...
... Copy a CD 32 Hyper-Threading 33 Booting to a USB Device 34 Turning Off the Computer 34 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 36 Finding Help Information 38 Battery Problems 38 Drive Problems 39 Floppy drive problems 39 CD drive problems 40 Problems writing to a CD-RW drive 41 DVD drive problems 41 Hard...
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Only 140 Limited Warranty Terms for Canada 141 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only 144 Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only 145 One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only 146 Intel...System Setup Program Screens 111 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 112 Replacing the Battery 113 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 114 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals . . . . . 115 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 115 Contacting Dell 116 Contact Numbers and Addresses 116 Returning Items for Warranty ...
Only 140 Limited Warranty Terms for Canada 141 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only 144 Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only 145 One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only 146 Intel...System Setup Program Screens 111 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 112 Replacing the Battery 113 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 114 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals . . . . . 115 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 115 Contacting Dell 116 Contact Numbers and Addresses 116 Returning Items for Warranty ...
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...local waste disposal agency for extended periods of time may result in your computer. As you are ready to remove any of the nearest battery deposit site. CAUTION: Viewing the monitor screen for the address of your body. • When transporting an electrostatic sensitive component, first... a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as the microprocessor. Do not dispose of a new battery exploding if it in an antistatic container or packaging. • Handle all electrostatic sensitive components in eye strain. You can do so by ...
...local waste disposal agency for extended periods of time may result in your computer. As you are ready to remove any of the nearest battery deposit site. CAUTION: Viewing the monitor screen for the address of your body. • When transporting an electrostatic sensitive component, first... a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as the microprocessor. Do not dispose of a new battery exploding if it in an antistatic container or packaging. • Handle all electrostatic sensitive components in eye strain. You can do so by ...
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The lithium coin-cell battery is a long-life battery, and it is very possible that you need to replace it . However, should you will never need to replace it , see page 113. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) Battery Disposal Your computer uses a lithium coin-cell battery. Contact your local waste disposal agency for the address of the battery along with household waste. Do not dispose of the nearest battery deposit site. 14 When Using Yo ur Computer
The lithium coin-cell battery is a long-life battery, and it is very possible that you need to replace it . However, should you will never need to replace it , see page 113. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) Battery Disposal Your computer uses a lithium coin-cell battery. Contact your local waste disposal agency for the address of the battery along with household waste. Do not dispose of the nearest battery deposit site. 14 When Using Yo ur Computer
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SECTION 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Finding Help Information Battery Problems Drive Problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems 2
SECTION 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Finding Help Information Battery Problems Drive Problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems 2
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...guides. 3 Click Tell Me How. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. If you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is a danger of the ... if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see page 116). 38 So l vi n g Pro b l em s Battery Problems CAUTION: There is incorrectly installed. CAUTION: Before you have to the manufacturer's instructions. RE P L A C E T H E BA T T E R Y - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Finding Help Information TO A C C E S S T H E Tell Me How H E L P F I O N F O R ...
...guides. 3 Click Tell Me How. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. If you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is a danger of the ... if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see page 116). 38 So l vi n g Pro b l em s Battery Problems CAUTION: There is incorrectly installed. CAUTION: Before you have to the manufacturer's instructions. RE P L A C E T H E BA T T E R Y - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Finding Help Information TO A C C E S S T H E Tell Me How H E L P F I O N F O R ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com CHECK YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION FOR ADDITIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I C T S - After the computer shuts down, press the power button to restart the computer. ...keystroke or the mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to restart the computer. TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - IF THE KEYBOARD IS WIRELESS, REPLACE THE KEYBOARD BATTERY - Press the power button again to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer. If the new keyboard works...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com CHECK YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION FOR ADDITIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I C T S - After the computer shuts down, press the power button to restart the computer. ...keystroke or the mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to restart the computer. TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - IF THE KEYBOARD IS WIRELESS, REPLACE THE KEYBOARD BATTERY - Press the power button again to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer. If the new keyboard works...
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... IN AND TURNED ON RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY TO LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN 50 So l vi n g Pro b l em s See page 65. www.dell.com | support.dell.com IF THE MOUSE IS WIRELESS, REPLACE THE MOUSE...
... IN AND TURNED ON RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY TO LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN 50 So l vi n g Pro b l em s See page 65. www.dell.com | support.dell.com IF THE MOUSE IS WIRELESS, REPLACE THE MOUSE...
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...) microprocessor connector (J2E1) hard drive connector (PRI IDE) front panel switch connector (J9H2) configuration jumper (J8H1) page 112 AGP slot connector (AGP SLOT) page 94 battery socket (BATTERY) page 113 PCI card connectors (PCI SLOTS 1-4) page 86 12-V power connector (J5C1) front panel audio cable connector (J9A1) telephony voice modem connector (J6B1...
...) microprocessor connector (J2E1) hard drive connector (PRI IDE) front panel switch connector (J9H2) configuration jumper (J8H1) page 112 AGP slot connector (AGP SLOT) page 94 battery socket (BATTERY) page 113 PCI card connectors (PCI SLOTS 1-4) page 86 12-V power connector (J5C1) front panel audio cable connector (J9A1) telephony voice modem connector (J6B1...
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SECTION 5 Appendix Specifications Standard Settings Clearing Forgotten Passwords Replacing the Battery Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) Contacting Dell Regulatory Information Limited Warranties and Return Policy 5
SECTION 5 Appendix Specifications Standard Settings Clearing Forgotten Passwords Replacing the Battery Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) Contacting Dell Regulatory Information Limited Warranties and Return Policy 5
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... to 135 V at 50/60 Hz; 180 to 265 V at voltage setting information) 50/60 Hz; 100 V at 50/60 Hz for Japanese computers Backup battery 3-V CR2032 coin cell Physical Height x Width x Depth Weight 42.5 x 18.1 x 44.7 cm (16.7 x 7.1 x 17.6 inches) 12.7 kg (28 lb) Environmental Temperature: Operating 10° to...
... to 135 V at 50/60 Hz; 180 to 265 V at voltage setting information) 50/60 Hz; 100 V at 50/60 Hz for Japanese computers Backup battery 3-V CR2032 coin cell Physical Height x Width x Depth Weight 42.5 x 18.1 x 44.7 cm (16.7 x 7.1 x 17.6 inches) 12.7 kg (28 lb) Environmental Temperature: Operating 10° to...
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... restore the correct settings at step 7. 2 Open the computer cover (see page 83). 3 Locate the battery socket labelled BATTERY (see page 104). CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it from the network wall jack. 12 Disconnect the computer power cable from your computer and... devices to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, replace the battery. Replace the 3-V CR2032 battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the ...
... restore the correct settings at step 7. 2 Open the computer cover (see page 83). 3 Locate the battery socket labelled BATTERY (see page 104). CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it from the network wall jack. 12 Disconnect the computer power cable from your computer and... devices to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, replace the battery. Replace the 3-V CR2032 battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the ...
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... a blunt, nonconducting object such as the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer and all Dellinstalled hardware. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Remove the battery by carefully prying it out of its socket with your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.... battery socket (BATTERY) battery 114 Appendix 5 Insert the new battery into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up and snap it into...
... a blunt, nonconducting object such as the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer and all Dellinstalled hardware. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Remove the battery by carefully prying it out of its socket with your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.... battery socket (BATTERY) battery 114 Appendix 5 Insert the new battery into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up and snap it into...
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...changes will ship the product to include with a comparable product that the limited warranty on Dellbranded batteries lasts only one year and the limited warranty on the lamps for Dell-branded projectors lasts only ninety days. Individual Home Consumers: Technical Support Customer Service Individual Home Consumers...the United States (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. This limited warranty lasts for you use an address in the following table. If we will Dell do if I need warranty service? Before the warranty expires, please call us , we are not able to you freight collect. 138 ...
...changes will ship the product to include with a comparable product that the limited warranty on Dellbranded batteries lasts only one year and the limited warranty on the lamps for Dell-branded projectors lasts only ninety days. Individual Home Consumers: Technical Support Customer Service Individual Home Consumers...the United States (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. This limited warranty lasts for you use an address in the following table. If we will Dell do if I need warranty service? Before the warranty expires, please call us , we are not able to you freight collect. 138 ...
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...This limited warranty lasts for the time period indicated on the date of purchase will not be retroactive (that the limited warranty on Dellbranded batteries lasts only one year and the limited warranty on the lamps for Individual Consumers) 1-888-363-5150 142 Limited Wa r ranties and... Before the warranty expires, please call us at the relevant number listed in place at its discretion, but any parts. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THEREFORE, THE FOREGOING EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT ...
...This limited warranty lasts for the time period indicated on the date of purchase will not be retroactive (that the limited warranty on Dellbranded batteries lasts only one year and the limited warranty on the lamps for Individual Consumers) 1-888-363-5150 142 Limited Wa r ranties and... Before the warranty expires, please call us at the relevant number listed in place at its discretion, but any parts. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THEREFORE, THE FOREGOING EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT ...
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... and/or the product documentation that accompanied your product. You must be in as -new condition to Dell up to Dell in as monitors, batteries, memory, docking stations, and projectors). Dell-Branded Peripheral Products Dell does provide a limited warranty for new Dell-branded peripheral products (products for which must be returned with a product must ship the...
... and/or the product documentation that accompanied your product. You must be in as -new condition to Dell up to Dell in as monitors, batteries, memory, docking stations, and projectors). Dell-Branded Peripheral Products Dell does provide a limited warranty for new Dell-branded peripheral products (products for which must be returned with a product must ship the...
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...during the development of a microprocessor. Intel makes documentation of all characterized Pentium and Celeron processor errata publicly available through a rigorous battery of tests during the life cycle of the processor, but we have any errata, whether or not the errata affect them....628-8686. ©1997, 1998 Intel Corporation. Additionally, a sampling of Intel processors are monitored for complete warranty details. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Intel Pentium® and Celeron® Processors are 'Errata'? These units are subjected to a rigorous "burn-in future revisions...
...during the development of a microprocessor. Intel makes documentation of all characterized Pentium and Celeron processor errata publicly available through a rigorous battery of tests during the life cycle of the processor, but we have any errata, whether or not the errata affect them....628-8686. ©1997, 1998 Intel Corporation. Additionally, a sampling of Intel processors are monitored for complete warranty details. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Intel Pentium® and Celeron® Processors are 'Errata'? These units are subjected to a rigorous "burn-in future revisions...
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See sound B battery disposal, 14 fixing problems, 38 replacing, 113 BIOS, 110 booting to a USB device, 34 C cards connectors, 85 installing, 86 removing, 86 CD drive fixing problems, ..., 70 contact numbers, 116 copying CDs general information, 30 helpful tips, 31 how to copy CDs, 32 cover closing, 104 opening, 83 D Dell Diagnostics, 15, 62 Dell Support website, 16 Dell Technical Support Policy, 114 diagnostics, 15, 62 display. Index A audio. See monitor documentation, 15 device, 15 finding, 15 help file, 17 online...
See sound B battery disposal, 14 fixing problems, 38 replacing, 113 BIOS, 110 booting to a USB device, 34 C cards connectors, 85 installing, 86 removing, 86 CD drive fixing problems, ..., 70 contact numbers, 116 copying CDs general information, 30 helpful tips, 31 how to copy CDs, 32 cover closing, 104 opening, 83 D Dell Diagnostics, 15, 62 Dell Support website, 16 Dell Technical Support Policy, 114 diagnostics, 15, 62 display. Index A audio. See monitor documentation, 15 device, 15 finding, 15 help file, 17 online...
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150 I n d e x F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 25 finding information, 15 finding solutions, 36 fixing problems battery, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 62 drive, 39 e-mail, 42 floppy drive, 39 general, 45 Internet connection, 42 keyboard, 48 modem, 42 mouse, 49 network, 50 power, 51 printer, ...
150 I n d e x F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 25 finding information, 15 finding solutions, 36 fixing problems battery, 38 Dell Diagnostics, 62 drive, 39 e-mail, 42 floppy drive, 39 general, 45 Internet connection, 42 keyboard, 48 modem, 42 mouse, 49 network, 50 power, 51 printer, ...