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.... • Solutions - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to direct your computer when you use the customized Dell Premier Support website • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 10 Finding Information Service call and order... status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows...
.... • Solutions - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region to direct your computer when you use the customized Dell Premier Support website • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 10 Finding Information Service call and order... status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows...
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... is connected to the jack on the modem. (The jack has either a green label or a connector-shaped icon next to it.) • Ensure that is 3 m (10 ft) or more in filenames. 34 Solving Problems R U N T H E M O D E M H E L P E R D I A G N O S T I N G C H A ...R A C T E R S Do not use the telephone to connect the modem directly to a telephone. If all computers.) VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab. 5 Click the COM...
... is connected to the jack on the modem. (The jack has either a green label or a connector-shaped icon next to it.) • Ensure that is 3 m (10 ft) or more in filenames. 34 Solving Problems R U N T H E M O D E M H E L P E R D I A G N O S T I N G C H A ...R A C T E R S Do not use the telephone to connect the modem directly to a telephone. If all computers.) VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab. 5 Click the COM...
Owner's Manual
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...by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - 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 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on the...
...by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - 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 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on the...
Owner's Manual
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... Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of the procedures in the Product Information Guide. This test typically takes 10 to select a test based on your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to 20 minutes and requires ...error code and a description of each test screen. This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you to run. If you contact...
... Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of the procedures in the Product Information Guide. This test typically takes 10 to select a test based on your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to 20 minutes and requires ...error code and a description of each test screen. This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you to run. If you contact...
Owner's Manual
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...the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Use PC ... to the location to which you are installing the driver. 5 Double-click the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. Troubleshooting Tools 53 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the ...
...the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on my computer, and click Next. Use PC ... to the location to which you are installing the driver. 5 Double-click the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. Troubleshooting Tools 53 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the ...
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...applications or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue ... your hard drive to restore your operating system problem. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore...disabled. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all computers. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec is unchecked. NOTE: Dell PC Restore...
...applications or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue ... your hard drive to restore your operating system problem. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore...disabled. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all computers. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec is unchecked. NOTE: Dell PC Restore...
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...drive activity light, 62 installing, 86 installing second, 88 problems, 33 removing, 85 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 headphone connector, 61 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 11 hibernate mode, 25-26 Hyper-Threading, 27 I installing ...turning off your computer, 59 Internet connection, about, 14 connection, options, 14 connection, setting up, 15 problems, 33 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10, 61 latch release cover, 61 lights back of computer, 47 diagnostic, 47, 62 hard drive activity, 62 M Media Card Reader ...
...drive activity light, 62 installing, 86 installing second, 88 problems, 33 removing, 85 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 headphone connector, 61 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 11 hibernate mode, 25-26 Hyper-Threading, 27 I installing ...turning off your computer, 59 Internet connection, about, 14 connection, options, 14 connection, setting up, 15 problems, 33 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10, 61 latch release cover, 61 lights back of computer, 47 diagnostic, 47, 62 hard drive activity, 62 M Media Card Reader ...
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Microsoft Windows label, 10 modem problems, 33 monitor blank, 44 clone mode, 23 connect DVI, 21-22 ...problems, 39 N network Network Setup Wizard, 24 problems, 40 setting up, 23 Network Setup Wizard, 24 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 54 P password clearing, 115 jumper, 115 PC Restore, 55 PCI cards installing, 73 removing, 75 PCI Express cards ...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...
Microsoft Windows label, 10 modem problems, 33 monitor blank, 44 clone mode, 23 connect DVI, 21-22 ...problems, 39 N network Network Setup Wizard, 24 problems, 40 setting up, 23 Network Setup Wizard, 24 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 54 P password clearing, 115 jumper, 115 PC Restore, 55 PCI cards installing, 73 removing, 75 PCI Express cards ...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...
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..., 103 specifications (continued) physical, 106 power, 106 processor, 103 technical, 103 video, 104 standby mode, 25 support contacting Dell, 120 policy, 118 support website, 10 system board, 67 System Restore, 53-54 system setup about, 107 entering, 108 options, 109 screens, 108 T technical support...Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 53-54 tips, 31 TV connect to computer, 21, 23 U USB booting to devices, 114 connectors, 62 V vents, 62 front panel, 62 volume adjusting, 43 W warranty information, 9 Windows...
..., 103 specifications (continued) physical, 106 power, 106 processor, 103 technical, 103 video, 104 standby mode, 25 support contacting Dell, 120 policy, 118 support website, 10 system board, 67 System Restore, 53-54 system setup about, 107 entering, 108 options, 109 screens, 108 T technical support...Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 53-54 tips, 31 TV connect to computer, 21, 23 U USB booting to devices, 114 connectors, 62 V vents, 62 front panel, 62 volume adjusting, 43 W warranty information, 9 Windows...
Setup Diagram
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...Help and Support. • Windows operating system, click • Microsoft Windows XP Tips. • • Support and educational tools are available at support.dell.com. Dell disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. Dell, the DELL logo, and Dimension are registered trademarks of Microsoft ...Launch the optional Media Center operating system 10 See Media Center set up for optional TV tuner card Dell TV If you purchased a Dell TV and would like to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Finding Answers For additional information ...
...Help and Support. • Windows operating system, click • Microsoft Windows XP Tips. • • Support and educational tools are available at support.dell.com. Dell disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. Dell, the DELL logo, and Dimension are registered trademarks of Microsoft ...Launch the optional Media Center operating system 10 See Media Center set up for optional TV tuner card Dell TV If you purchased a Dell TV and would like to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Finding Answers For additional information ...
Service Manual
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... module, press the module straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to continue. 9. Connect your computer and devices to your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click Properties. 11. Log on to electrical outlets, and turn them on your computer...
... module, press the module straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to continue. 9. Connect your computer and devices to your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click Properties. 11. Log on to electrical outlets, and turn them on your computer...
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..., select the test you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. Run Express Test first to 20 minutes and requires no... you want . Tab Results Errors Function Displays the results of devices. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you run . When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM...and requires you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer Owner's Manual for information about how to the devices specified in system setup. 3. This test typically takes 10 to increase the possibility ...
..., select the test you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. Run Express Test first to 20 minutes and requires no... you want . Tab Results Errors Function Displays the results of devices. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you run . When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM...and requires you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer Owner's Manual for information about how to the devices specified in system setup. 3. This test typically takes 10 to increase the possibility ...
Service Manual
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...). 9. b. Place the jumper plug on pins 2 and 3. 3. jumper plug to pins 2 and 3 to reenable the password feature. 10. Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet. 7. Open the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Clearing CMOS Settings CAUTION: Before... computer, shut down the computer (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 4. Remove the jumper plug from pins 2 and 3. After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on the system board (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Replace the jumper plug on pins 1 and 2 and wait approximately five...
...). 9. b. Place the jumper plug on pins 2 and 3. 3. jumper plug to pins 2 and 3 to reenable the password feature. 10. Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet. 7. Open the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Clearing CMOS Settings CAUTION: Before... computer, shut down the computer (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 4. Remove the jumper plug from pins 2 and 3. After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on the system board (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Replace the jumper plug on pins 1 and 2 and wait approximately five...