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... problems 28 Hard drive problems 29 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 29 Error Messages 30 Media Card Reader Problems 31 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 31 Keyboard Problems 32 Lockups and Software Problems 32 The computer does not start up 32 The computer stops responding 33 A program stops responding 33 A program crashes...
... problems 28 Hard drive problems 29 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 29 Error Messages 30 Media Card Reader Problems 31 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 31 Keyboard Problems 32 Lockups and Software Problems 32 The computer does not start up 32 The computer stops responding 33 A program stops responding 33 A program crashes...
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Only 107 Class A 107 Class B 107 FCC Identification Information 108 Contacting Dell 108 Index 125 Contents 7 Only 106 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 106 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 107 FCC Notices (U.S. Cleaning Your Computer 105 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 105 Mouse 105 CDs and DVDs 106 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
Only 107 Class A 107 Class B 107 FCC Identification Information 108 Contacting Dell 108 Index 125 Contents 7 Only 106 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 106 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 107 FCC Notices (U.S. Cleaning Your Computer 105 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 105 Mouse 105 CDs and DVDs 106 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
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... to a network, different options related to the operating state it was in before it entered the mode. When a Windows XP Professional computer is on the keyboard or move the mouse. To set standby mode to a 650-MB blank CD. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 23 • You cannot create audio...
... to a network, different options related to the operating state it was in before it entered the mode. When a Windows XP Professional computer is on the keyboard or move the mouse. To set standby mode to a 650-MB blank CD. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 23 • You cannot create audio...
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...was in the Power Options Properties window. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is restored to the state it entered ... Setting Up and Using Your Computer Pressing a key on your hard drive with no power conservation. • Home/Office Desk - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on your computer, choose a scheme from the Power schemes...
...was in the Power Options Properties window. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is restored to the state it entered ... Setting Up and Using Your Computer Pressing a key on your hard drive with no power conservation. • Home/Office Desk - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on your computer, choose a scheme from the Power schemes...
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... click Help and Support. 2 In the Help and Support window, click Performance and maintenance. 3 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on the keyboard or click the mouse. If you for a scheme, click the drop-down menu and click OK. Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to: •...
... click Help and Support. 2 In the Help and Support window, click Performance and maintenance. 3 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on the keyboard or click the mouse. If you for a scheme, click the drop-down menu and click OK. Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to: •...
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Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer. See page 49. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the IEEE 1394 device. www.dell.com | support.dell.com ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click ...the Product Information Guide. TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - See page 43. Contact Dell (see page 108). Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. ENSURE THAT...
Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer. See page 49. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the IEEE 1394 device. www.dell.com | support.dell.com ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click ...the Product Information Guide. TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - See page 43. Contact Dell (see page 108). Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. ENSURE THAT...
Owner's Manual
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... Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. Solving Problems 33 A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that it runs in its... responding. 4 Click End Task. The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer.
... Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. Solving Problems 33 A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that it runs in its... responding. 4 Click End Task. The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer.
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C L E A N T H E M O U S E - RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the ... successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you begin any of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 93. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 46). R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R -
C L E A N T H E M O U S E - RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the ... successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you begin any of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 93. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 46). R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R -
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...your network administrator or the person who set up your network to resume normal operation. 36 Solving Problems See "Diagnostic Lights" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is off, that ...safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. The computer is firmly inserted into both the network connector on page 96. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product ...
...your network administrator or the person who set up your network to resume normal operation. 36 Solving Problems See "Diagnostic Lights" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is off, that ...safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. The computer is firmly inserted into both the network connector on page 96. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product ...
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... troubleshooting information. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F - See the printer documentation for your location (if applicable). • Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such...
... troubleshooting information. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F - See the printer documentation for your location (if applicable). • Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such...
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... the headphone connector (see page 57). See page 49. Ensure that the monitor is connected as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse. 40 Solving Problems If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • ...power light is off, firmly press the button to have missing pins.) C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - www.dell.com | support.dell.com RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I O N - If the power light is blinking, press a key on the setup diagram for your computer. • If you begin...
... the headphone connector (see page 57). See page 49. Ensure that the monitor is connected as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse. 40 Solving Problems If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • ...power light is off, firmly press the button to have missing pins.) C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - www.dell.com | support.dell.com RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I O N - If the power light is blinking, press a key on the setup diagram for your computer. • If you begin...
Owner's Manual
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...recognizes. The device list may not display the names of the test and any other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that use the device. Tab Results Errors...all devices from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the left pane of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. A driver is needed. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem ...
...recognizes. The device list may not display the names of the test and any other programs that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that use the device. Tab Results Errors...all devices from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the left pane of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. A driver is needed. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem ...
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...connectors for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. It is recommended that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. The computer is on when the computer reads data from the drive. See "Power Problems" on page 43. Use the pink... and Installing Parts On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is recommended that typically remain connected, such as digital video cameras. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 CD/DVD drive eject button 2 CD/DVD drive-activity light 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 IEEE 1394 connector 5 power button 6...
...connectors for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. It is recommended that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. The computer is on when the computer reads data from the drive. See "Power Problems" on page 43. Use the pink... and Installing Parts On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is recommended that typically remain connected, such as digital video cameras. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 CD/DVD drive eject button 2 CD/DVD drive-activity light 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 IEEE 1394 connector 5 power button 6...
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... attach headphones and most speakers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card. Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as printers and keyboards. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn them off . On computers with a sound card, use the front USB connectors for voice or...
... attach headphones and most speakers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card. Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as printers and keyboards. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn them off . On computers with a sound card, use the front USB connectors for voice or...
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...'s factory-installed default settings. Determines what happens when AC power is restored to conserve power. or left-arrow key to On (default), your keyboard. When set to increase or decrease the numbers, or type numbers in a 24-hour format (hours:minutes). When the field is Off....Recovery Auto Power On Auto Power Time Low Power Mode Suspend Mode Maintenance Load Defaults Event Log POST Behavior Fastboot Numlock Key POST Hotkeys Keyboard Errors Displays the current status of the system's password security feature and allows a new system password to On (default), this option ...
...'s factory-installed default settings. Determines what happens when AC power is restored to conserve power. or left-arrow key to On (default), your keyboard. When set to increase or decrease the numbers, or type numbers in a 24-hour format (hours:minutes). When the field is Off....Recovery Auto Power On Auto Power Time Low Power Mode Suspend Mode Maintenance Load Defaults Event Log POST Behavior Fastboot Numlock Key POST Hotkeys Keyboard Errors Displays the current status of the system's password security feature and allows a new system password to On (default), this option ...
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...water drip inside the ball cage are misaligned. Mouse If your computer or keyboard. Do not use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard, computer, and plastic part of the monitor with a soft cleaning cloth ...clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor CAUTION: Before you begin any of your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 2 Wipe the ball with any soap ...
...water drip inside the ball cage are misaligned. Mouse If your computer or keyboard. Do not use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the monitor's antistatic coating. • Wipe the keyboard, computer, and plastic part of the monitor with a soft cleaning cloth ...clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor CAUTION: Before you begin any of your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 2 Wipe the ball with any soap ...
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... drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as skipping, with the compressed air. Dell provides limited technical support for your limited warranty and any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for CDs are included. 106...Additional technical support options may be available for third-party software and peripherals is available at support.dell.com. Dell-installed peripherals include any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of...
... drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as skipping, with the compressed air. Dell provides limited technical support for your limited warranty and any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for CDs are included. 106...Additional technical support options may be available for third-party software and peripherals is available at support.dell.com. Dell-installed peripherals include any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Only) Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of...
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... 36 setting up , 17 problems, 29 F floppy drive installing, 85 removing, 83 H hard drive installing, 75 problems, 29 removing, 73 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 46 Hardware Troubleshooter, 49 Help and Support Center, 11 hibernate mode, 24-25 Hyper-Threading, 25 I IEEE 1394 problems, 31 installing parts... before you begin, 53 recommended tools, 53 turning off your computer, 53 K keyboard problems, 32 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 lights back of computer, 43 diagnostic, 43 M media card reader installing, 81 problems,...
... 36 setting up , 17 problems, 29 F floppy drive installing, 85 removing, 83 H hard drive installing, 75 problems, 29 removing, 73 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 46 Hardware Troubleshooter, 49 Help and Support Center, 11 hibernate mode, 24-25 Hyper-Threading, 25 I IEEE 1394 problems, 31 installing parts... before you begin, 53 recommended tools, 53 turning off your computer, 53 K keyboard problems, 32 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 lights back of computer, 43 diagnostic, 43 M media card reader installing, 81 problems,...
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... problems battery, 27 blue screen, 33 CD drive, 28 CD/DVD-RW drive, 28 computer crashes, 32-33 problems (continued) computer stops responding, 32-33 Dell Diagnostics, 46 diagnostic lights, 43 drives, 27 DVD drive, 28 e-mail, 29 error messages, 30 general, 32 hard drive, 29 IEEE 1394, 31 Internet, 29... keyboard, 32 media card reader, 31 memory, 34 modem, 29 monitor is blank, 40 monitor is hard to read, 41 mouse, 35 network, 36 power, 36 ...
... problems battery, 27 blue screen, 33 CD drive, 28 CD/DVD-RW drive, 28 computer crashes, 32-33 problems (continued) computer stops responding, 32-33 Dell Diagnostics, 46 diagnostic lights, 43 drives, 27 DVD drive, 28 e-mail, 29 error messages, 30 general, 32 hard drive, 29 IEEE 1394, 31 Internet, 29... keyboard, 32 media card reader, 31 memory, 34 modem, 29 monitor is blank, 40 monitor is hard to read, 41 mouse, 35 network, 36 power, 36 ...
Quick Reference Guide
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...integrated video, use that connector. 4 5 If you want to connect a network device, use a network cable (not included). 0U8197A00 www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you want to connect the modem, use that connector. VGA→VGA: If your computer has a video card, use a ...telephone cable (not included). NOTE: If you set up and operate your Dell™ computer, read and follow the safety instructions in your monitor, see the setup instructions that connector. The monitor will not function. Connect a keyboard and a mouse. 3 NOTE: If the integrated video connector is covered...
...integrated video, use that connector. 4 5 If you want to connect a network device, use a network cable (not included). 0U8197A00 www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you want to connect the modem, use that connector. VGA→VGA: If your computer has a video card, use a ...telephone cable (not included). NOTE: If you set up and operate your Dell™ computer, read and follow the safety instructions in your monitor, see the setup instructions that connector. The monitor will not function. Connect a keyboard and a mouse. 3 NOTE: If the integrated video connector is covered...