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... Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Find it Here • Desktop System Software (DSS)- What Are You Looking For? To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop... and operating system language for your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my...
... Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Find it Here • Desktop System Software (DSS)- What Are You Looking For? To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop... and operating system language for your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my...
Owner's Manual
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... manually. • If you do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information from your desktop or if you want to check the service status, or try connecting again later. If you have a service outage. If you are having problems connecting...1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on page 33. If you selected Set up my connection manually, continue to complete the setup.
... manually. • If you do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information from your desktop or if you want to check the service status, or try connecting again later. If you have a service outage. If you are having problems connecting...1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on page 33. If you selected Set up my connection manually, continue to complete the setup.
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For information on your graphics card). It is secure. 2 Connect the other end of your computer. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the computer. Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter NOTICE: Plug the network cable into a telephone wall... into the network adapter connector on the primary monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode 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 the network...
For information on your graphics card). It is secure. 2 Connect the other end of your computer. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the computer. Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter NOTICE: Plug the network cable into a telephone wall... into the network adapter connector on the primary monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode 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 the network...
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... click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for creating a network. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to the state it was in Windows XP Home Edition. When a Windows XP Professional computer is on and you are not using it...
... click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for creating a network. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to the state it was in Windows XP Home Edition. When a Windows XP Professional computer is on and you are not using it...
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...Options Properties Define your power settings on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to automatically activate after a time-out. Setting Up and Using Your...contents of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is restored to exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is in the Power Options Properties window. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hibernate settings on the keyboard or move...
...Options Properties Define your power settings on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to automatically activate after a time-out. Setting Up and Using Your...contents of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is restored to exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is in the Power Options Properties window. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hibernate settings on the keyboard or move...
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...follow the safety instructions in "Solving Problems" on (or restart) your part. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59) and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 ... on the screen. Write down your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Performs a thorough check of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions on your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. You can customize the tests you want . This...
...follow the safety instructions in "Solving Problems" on (or restart) your part. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59) and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 ... on the screen. Write down your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Performs a thorough check of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions on your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. You can customize the tests you want . This...
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... all data files on your operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver (see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on the... screen to complete the installation. Use the ResourceCD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on your hard drive. Using the Operating System CD Before You Begin ...
... all data files on your operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver (see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on the... screen to complete the installation. Use the ResourceCD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on your hard drive. Using the Operating System CD Before You Begin ...
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...Computer" on (or restart) your computer. 108 Appendix This prompt can appear very quickly, so you must watch for your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you must watch for the F2 prompt to appear. 3 Once this keystroke will be lost. 4 If you wait too ...and the operating system logo appears, continue to display, and then press . If you press before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for it to wait until you are prompted, this F2 prompt ...
...Computer" on (or restart) your computer. 108 Appendix This prompt can appear very quickly, so you must watch for your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you must watch for the F2 prompt to appear. 3 Once this keystroke will be lost. 4 If you wait too ...and the operating system logo appears, continue to display, and then press . If you press before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for it to wait until you are prompted, this F2 prompt ...
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... that is bootable, check the device documentation. Then shut down -arrow keys to move a selected device up - and down your computer (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you are booting to restore it . 4 At the bottom of...
... that is bootable, check the device documentation. Then shut down -arrow keys to move a selected device up - and down your computer (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you are booting to restore it . 4 At the bottom of...
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... Components" on page 67), and attach the jumper plug to pins 2 and 3 to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 5 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 59). 6 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the...
... Components" on page 67), and attach the jumper plug to pins 2 and 3 to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 5 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 59). 6 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the...
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...) Website: www.dell.com.ar International Access Code: 00 E-mail: us_latin_services@dell.com Country Code: 54 City Code: 11 E-mail for desktop and portable computers: la-techsupport@dell.com E-mail for servers and EMC® storage products: la_enterprise@dell.com Customer Care ...(Australia and Country Code: 61 New Zealand): apcustserv@dell.com City Code: 2 Home and Small Business Government and Business Preferred Accounts Division (PAD) Customer Care (after sales) Technical Support (portables and desktops) Technical Support (servers and workstations) Corporate Sales Transaction...
...) Website: www.dell.com.ar International Access Code: 00 E-mail: us_latin_services@dell.com Country Code: 54 City Code: 11 E-mail for desktop and portable computers: la-techsupport@dell.com E-mail for servers and EMC® storage products: la_enterprise@dell.com Customer Care ...(Australia and Country Code: 61 New Zealand): apcustserv@dell.com City Code: 2 Home and Small Business Government and Business Preferred Accounts Division (PAD) Customer Care (after sales) Technical Support (portables and desktops) Technical Support (servers and workstations) Corporate Sales Transaction...
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...: 00 Country Code: 64 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com E-mail Customer Care (Australia and New Zealand): apcustserv@dell.com Customer Care Technical Support (for desktop and portable computers) Technical Support (for servers and workstations) Home and Small Business Government and Business Sales Fax...
...: 00 Country Code: 64 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com E-mail Customer Care (Australia and New Zealand): apcustserv@dell.com Customer Care Technical Support (for desktop and portable computers) Technical Support (for servers and workstations) Home and Small Business Government and Business Sales Fax...
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... Projectors Technical Support Public (government, education, and healthcare) Customer Service and Technical Support Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers Dell Sales U.S. Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address... U.S.A. (Austin, Texas) Automated Order-Status Service International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (portable and desktop computers) Country Code: 1 Technical Support (Dell TV, Printers, and Projectors) for Relationship customers Consumer (Home and Home Office) Technical Support for the...
... Projectors Technical Support Public (government, education, and healthcare) Customer Service and Technical Support Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers Dell Sales U.S. Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address... U.S.A. (Austin, Texas) Automated Order-Status Service International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (portable and desktop computers) Country Code: 1 Technical Support (Dell TV, Printers, and Projectors) for Relationship customers Consumer (Home and Home Office) Technical Support for the...
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... blank, 44 clone mode, 23 connect DVI, 21-22 connect TV, 21, 23 connect two, 21-22 connect VGA, 21-22 display settings, 23 extended desktop mode, 23 hard to read , 45 motherboard. See system board mouse problems, 39 N network Network Setup Wizard, 24 problems, 40 setting up, 23 Network Setup..., 13 problems battery, 31 blue screen, 37 CD drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 33 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36-37 problems (continued) Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 32 DVD drive, 32 e-mail, 33 error messages, 34 general, 36 hard drive, 33 Internet, 33 keyboard, 36 ...
... blank, 44 clone mode, 23 connect DVI, 21-22 connect TV, 21, 23 connect two, 21-22 connect VGA, 21-22 display settings, 23 extended desktop mode, 23 hard to read , 45 motherboard. See system board mouse problems, 39 N network Network Setup Wizard, 24 problems, 40 setting up, 23 Network Setup..., 13 problems battery, 31 blue screen, 37 CD drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 33 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36-37 problems (continued) Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 32 DVD drive, 32 e-mail, 33 error messages, 34 general, 36 hard drive, 33 Internet, 33 keyboard, 36 ...
Service Manual
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Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you are working on a level, protected surface to avoid scratching either the computer or the surface on which it is ... Contents Page Pull back the cover latch release located on its side with the computer cover facing up. 3. NOTICE: Ensure that you begin any of desktop space. Lay your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 1.
Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you are working on a level, protected surface to avoid scratching either the computer or the surface on which it is ... Contents Page Pull back the cover latch release located on its side with the computer cover facing up. 3. NOTICE: Ensure that you begin any of desktop space. Lay your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 1.
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... into position. Connect your computer. 10. Log on to your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click Properties. 11. To verify that memory size has changed, press to continue. 9. Right-click the My Computer icon on . 8. Replace the computer cover...
... into position. Connect your computer. 10. Log on to your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click Properties. 11. To verify that memory size has changed, press to continue. 9. Right-click the My Computer icon on . 8. Replace the computer cover...
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... Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD). Turn on Dell™ computers. Starting the Dell Diagnostics...
... Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your hard drive or from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD). Turn on Dell™ computers. Starting the Dell Diagnostics...
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... steps change the boot sequence for more and requires you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. Type 2 to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your Test part. Run...wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to select a test based on the screen. Write down your computer. 9. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for the option you want . When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press . 4. When...
... steps change the boot sequence for more and requires you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. Type 2 to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your Test part. Run...wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to select a test based on the screen. Write down your computer. 9. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for the option you want . When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press . 4. When...
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...this program. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Screens System Setup Options Boot Sequence Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS... computer. 2. Certain changes can make your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the system setup screen information for future reference. When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Turn on (or restart) your computer To set or...
...this program. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Screens System Setup Options Boot Sequence Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS... computer. 2. Certain changes can make your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the system setup screen information for future reference. When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Turn on (or restart) your computer To set or...
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... booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to OFF in the upper-right corner of the device that your computer (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to boot from the CD-ROM drive. NOTE: To boot from the next...
... booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to OFF in the upper-right corner of the device that your computer (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to boot from the CD-ROM drive. NOTE: To boot from the next...