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...and Monitor Problems 44 If the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 ... Restore by Symantec 55 Using the Operating System CD 57 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 59 Recommended Tools 59 Turning Off Your Computer 59 Before Working Inside Your Computer 60 Front View of the Computer 61 Back View of the Computer 63 ...
...and Monitor Problems 44 If the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 ... Restore by Symantec 55 Using the Operating System CD 57 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 59 Recommended Tools 59 Turning Off Your Computer 59 Before Working Inside Your Computer 60 Front View of the Computer 61 Back View of the Computer 63 ...
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... the USB connectors on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you connect a printer to your computer with your printer. See the documentation that it is turned on the computer and the printer.
... the USB connectors on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you connect a printer to your computer with your printer. See the documentation that it is turned on the computer and the printer.
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... in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image. • In extended desktop mode, you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the back of viewable work space. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the computer. For information on your computer. It is secure...
... in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image. • In extended desktop mode, you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the back of viewable work space. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the computer. For information on your computer. It is secure...
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... hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely...and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the computer. To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. ...
... hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely...and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the computer. To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. ...
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...tab. The settings for each scheme appear in the Windows taskbar for that scheme, unless you to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off hard disks, System stand by, or System hibernates field, and then select a time-out from the corresponding drop-down menu displays the ...monitor to time-out before the monitor does, your Windows password before the computer exits from the Power schemes drop-down menu in the Turn off monitor, Turn off the computer. NOTICE: If you want to time-out before the hard drive. To program these functions, click an option from...
...tab. The settings for each scheme appear in the Windows taskbar for that scheme, unless you to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off hard disks, System stand by, or System hibernates field, and then select a time-out from the corresponding drop-down menu displays the ...monitor to time-out before the monitor does, your Windows password before the computer exits from the Power schemes drop-down menu in the Turn off monitor, Turn off the computer. NOTICE: If you want to time-out before the hard drive. To program these functions, click an option from...
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... device is incorrectly installed. 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-up, replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 120). R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - This message may help technical support personnel ...battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Replacing the Battery" on the screen, write down the exact message. Solving Problems 31
... device is incorrectly installed. 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-up, replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 120). R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - This message may help technical support personnel ...battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Replacing the Battery" on the screen, write down the exact message. Solving Problems 31
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If the floppy, CD, or DVD drive, is not listed, perform a full scan with your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up. • Ensure that the sound is not muted by clicking any of different regions worldwide and ... the Start button and click My Computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to check for and remove viruses. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 116. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your antivirus software to eliminate...
If the floppy, CD, or DVD drive, is not listed, perform a full scan with your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up. • Ensure that the sound is not muted by clicking any of different regions worldwide and ... the Start button and click My Computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to check for and remove viruses. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 116. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your antivirus software to eliminate...
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... 47. The computer does not start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I G H T S - CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - • Ensure that appears only when the FlexBay device is firmly connected to see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 59), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer, and then restart the computer. •...
... 47. The computer does not start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I G H T S - CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - • Ensure that appears only when the FlexBay device is firmly connected to see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 59), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer, and then restart the computer. •...
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... no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point...
... no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point...
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...the memory installation guidelines (see "Dell Diagnostics" on cleaning the mouse. 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 ...with the memory. • Ensure that you begin any of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 103. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Installing Memory" on the setup diagram for your computer. 4 Start the computer. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - 1 Remove mouse extension ...
...the memory installation guidelines (see "Dell Diagnostics" on cleaning the mouse. 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 ...with the memory. • Ensure that you begin any of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 103. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Installing Memory" on the setup diagram for your computer. 4 Start the computer. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - 1 Remove mouse extension ...
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... the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the voltage selection switch is turned on page 67). E L I M I N A T E I N G A M B E R - C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - A device might exist. ... L I G H T I S O F F - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too...
... the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the voltage selection switch is turned on page 67). E L I M I N A T E I N G A M B E R - C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - A device might exist. ... L I G H T I S O F F - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too...
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... D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Turn off . C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I N T E R F E R E N C E - If you begin any of your screen. If your scanner is turned up and that the speakers are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Sound from speakers ...N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to eliminate distortion. Solving Problems 43 If your speakers have been listening...
... D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Turn off . C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I N T E R F E R E N C E - If you begin any of your screen. If your scanner is turned up and that the speakers are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Sound from speakers ...N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to eliminate distortion. Solving Problems 43 If your speakers have been listening...
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... sound is blinking, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse. If the power light is not muted. Ensure that the headphone cable is turned on the setup diagram for your screen. A D J U S T T H E W I G H T S - If the power light is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on . Ensure that...
... sound is blinking, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse. If the power light is not muted. Ensure that the headphone cable is turned on the setup diagram for your screen. A D J U S T T H E W I G H T S - If the power light is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on . Ensure that...
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Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to appear "shaky." M O V E T H E M O N I N G S - Solving Problems 45 Turn off nearby devices to check for Screen resolution and Color quality. If the screen is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor. If ...
Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to appear "shaky." M O V E T H E M O N I N G S - Solving Problems 45 Turn off nearby devices to check for Screen resolution and Color quality. If the screen is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor. If ...
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... requires no interaction on your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 31 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for your Service Tag. 50 Troubleshooting Tools Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears,...want to answer questions periodically. Tests a specific device. NOTE: The Service Tag for technical assistance. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. You can customize the tests ...
... requires no interaction on your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 31 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for your Service Tag. 50 Troubleshooting Tools Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears,...want to answer questions periodically. Tests a specific device. NOTE: The Service Tag for technical assistance. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. You can customize the tests ...
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...blue bar with PC Restore, click Reboot in the following step. 3 On the next screen that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. If you do not want to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. NOTICE:...files, and so on the computer. Troubleshooting Tools 55 To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . Enabling System Restore If you received your operating system problem. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any files or programs...
...blue bar with PC Restore, click Reboot in the following step. 3 On the next screen that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. If you do not want to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. NOTICE:...files, and so on the computer. Troubleshooting Tools 55 To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . Enabling System Restore If you received your operating system problem. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any files or programs...
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...no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to gain additional hard-drive space. there is recommended that appeared the first time the computer was turned on as a local administrator, a message appears stating that the partition was in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that the additional... Tools The computer restarts. Click Quit, and then log on . 7 Click Next. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you will not be able to use it to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe. NOTE: If the partition for Free Space. 7 Click...
...no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to gain additional hard-drive space. there is recommended that appeared the first time the computer was turned on as a local administrator, a message appears stating that the partition was in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that the additional... Tools The computer restarts. Click Quit, and then log on . 7 Click Next. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you will not be able to use it to c:\dell\utilities\DSR. 3 Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe. NOTE: If the partition for Free Space. 7 Click...
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... safety information in your computer. 1 Shut down your computer. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you turn off your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal... procedure in reverse order. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . Removing and Installing Parts Before You ...
... safety information in your computer. 1 Shut down your computer. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you turn off your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal... procedure in reverse order. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . Removing and Installing Parts Before You ...
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...cards with locking tabs; Do not touch the components or contacts on page 65). Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your own personal safety. ...the Product Information Guide. Some cables have a connector with care. Also, before removing the cover. 4 Remove the computer cover (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 59). While you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any telephone or telecommunication lines from...
...cards with locking tabs; Do not touch the components or contacts on page 65). Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your own personal safety. ...the Product Information Guide. Some cables have a connector with care. Also, before removing the cover. 4 Remove the computer cover (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 59). While you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any telephone or telecommunication lines from...
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.... It is operating. The hard drive activity light is on when a device such as a CD player is recommended that you use the power button to turn on the computer. The light might also be on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. Press the power... button to turn off the computer. See "Specifications" on page 103 for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on booting to a USB device). Use the front USB connectors...
.... It is operating. The hard drive activity light is on when a device such as a CD player is recommended that you use the power button to turn on the computer. The light might also be on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. Press the power... button to turn off the computer. See "Specifications" on page 103 for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on booting to a USB device). Use the front USB connectors...