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... 36 Other software problems 36 Memory Problems 37 Mouse Problems 37 Network Problems 38 Power Problems 39 Printer Problems 40 Scanner Problems 40 Sound and Speaker Problems 41 No sound from speakers 41 No sound from headphones 42 4 Contents
... 36 Other software problems 36 Memory Problems 37 Mouse Problems 37 Network Problems 38 Power Problems 39 Printer Problems 40 Scanner Problems 40 Sound and Speaker Problems 41 No sound from speakers 41 No sound from headphones 42 4 Contents
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Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not hear the CD or DVD playing. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs → Accessories→ Entertainment, and then ...
Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not hear the CD or DVD playing. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs → Accessories→ Entertainment, and then ...
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...L L D I A G N O S T I V E - ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your antivirus software to eliminate the possibility that the original one is normal and may cause noise,...R - C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - CD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is defective. • Insert a bootable floppy and restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any boxes that are checked. Click the Start button and click My Computer. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS...
...L L D I A G N O S T I V E - ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your antivirus software to eliminate the possibility that the original one is normal and may cause noise,...R - C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - CD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is defective. • Insert a bootable floppy and restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any boxes that are checked. Click the Start button and click My Computer. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS...
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...AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for instructions. If your speakers have been listening to the card. Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion. Ensure ...that the volume is turned up and that the speakers are connected to MP3 songs, ensure that you purchased a sound card, ensure that the scanner cables are connected to the scanner and ...
...AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for instructions. If your speakers have been listening to the card. Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you have volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion. Ensure ...that the volume is turned up and that the speakers are connected to MP3 songs, ensure that you purchased a sound card, ensure that the scanner cables are connected to the scanner and ...
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.... • Check the connector for monitor cable connectors to ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 58). www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N T E R F E R E N C E - Turn 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 - R E I N S T A L L T H E ...that the electrical outlet is blinking, press a key on . Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
.... • Check the connector for monitor cable connectors to ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 58). www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N T E R F E R E N C E - Turn 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 - R E I N S T A L L T H E ...that the electrical outlet is blinking, press a key on . Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
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Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to read C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S - Solving Problems 43 TE S T T H E E L E C T R I T O R - If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the electrical outlet is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I C A L O U T L E T - ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE ...
Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to read C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S - Solving Problems 43 TE S T T H E E L E C T R I T O R - If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the electrical outlet is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I C A L O U T L E T - ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE ...
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... avoid losing data, do not block any object near these vents. The hard drive activity light is a minimum of two inches of speakers. Use the headphone connector to turn on the computer. Used to the hard drive. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. The light...a USB device). For more information, see "System Setup Options" on page 110 for more information on booting to turn off the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) 6 vents 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 power button 9 hard-drive activity light 10 diagnostic lights (4) 11...
... avoid losing data, do not block any object near these vents. The hard drive activity light is a minimum of two inches of speakers. Use the headphone connector to turn on the computer. Used to the hard drive. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. The light...a USB device). For more information, see "System Setup Options" on page 110 for more information on booting to turn off the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 IEEE 1394 connector (optional) 6 vents 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 power button 9 hard-drive activity light 10 diagnostic lights (4) 11...
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...for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. • Surround connector - Use the pink microphone connector to attach multiple speakers. Use the blue line-in connector - Use the green line-out connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette ...player, CD player, or VCR. • Line-out connector - Removing and Installing Parts 59 Use the black surround connector to attach multichannelcapable speakers. • Center/subwoofer (Center/LFE) connector - Back View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 1 power connector Insert the power cable. 2 ...
...for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. • Surround connector - Use the pink microphone connector to attach multiple speakers. Use the blue line-in connector - Use the green line-out connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette ...player, CD player, or VCR. • Line-out connector - Removing and Installing Parts 59 Use the black surround connector to attach multichannelcapable speakers. • Center/subwoofer (Center/LFE) connector - Back View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 1 power connector Insert the power cable. 2 ...
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... Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC Controller, and then change the setting to Off. Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel. 17 If you may reinstall the retention mechanism. 13 Before replacing the card retention mechanism,...procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 55. 2 Remove the computer cover (see page 119). 72 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 10 Close the card retention door by snapping it into place to the integrated connector on the back panel. 18 Install any ...
... Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC Controller, and then change the setting to Off. Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel. 17 If you may reinstall the retention mechanism. 13 Before replacing the card retention mechanism,...procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 55. 2 Remove the computer cover (see page 119). 72 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 10 Close the card retention door by snapping it into place to the integrated connector on the back panel. 18 Install any ...
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... and then turn them on your computer you installed an add-in network adapter's connectors. Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel. 16 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. 78 Removing... the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel. 15 If you need to rotate it down into the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment...
... and then turn them on your computer you installed an add-in network adapter's connectors. Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel. 16 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card documentation. 78 Removing... the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel. 15 If you need to rotate it down into the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Do not route card cables over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment...
Owner's Manual
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...and peripherals is available at support.dell.com. CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always use on ). Dell-installed peripherals include any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all Dell-installed hardware. In addition to ... installed through CFI for purchase. For stubborn dirt, try cleaning the discs. 1 Hold the disc by the standard Dell limited warranty for the computer and any optional support service contract purchased with the compressed air. You can also purchase ...
...and peripherals is available at support.dell.com. CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always use on ). Dell-installed peripherals include any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all Dell-installed hardware. In addition to ... installed through CFI for purchase. For stubborn dirt, try cleaning the discs. 1 Hold the disc by the standard Dell limited warranty for the computer and any optional support service contract purchased with the compressed air. You can also purchase ...
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... 13 USB, 14 problems battery, 29 blue screen, 36 CD drive, 30 CD-RW drive, 31 computer crashes, 35-36 computer stops responding, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 48 diagnostic lights, 45 drives, 30 DVD drive, 30 e-mail, 31 error messages, 33 general, 35 hard drive, 31 Internet, 31 keyboard,... compatibility, 36 restore to previous state, 51-52 scanner, 40 screen is blank, 42 screen is hard to read, 43 software, 35-36 sound and speakers, 41 technical support policy, 117 troubleshooting tips, 29 volume adjusting, 41 Program Compatibility Wizard, 36 R reinstalling Windows XP, 52 S safety instructions, 9 scanner...
... 13 USB, 14 problems battery, 29 blue screen, 36 CD drive, 30 CD-RW drive, 31 computer crashes, 35-36 computer stops responding, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 48 diagnostic lights, 45 drives, 30 DVD drive, 30 e-mail, 31 error messages, 33 general, 35 hard drive, 31 Internet, 31 keyboard,... compatibility, 36 restore to previous state, 51-52 scanner, 40 screen is blank, 42 screen is hard to read, 43 software, 35-36 sound and speakers, 41 technical support policy, 117 troubleshooting tips, 29 volume adjusting, 41 Program Compatibility Wizard, 36 R reinstalling Windows XP, 52 S safety instructions, 9 scanner...
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sound problems, 41 volume, 41 sound connectors, 59 speaker problems, 41 volume, 41 specifications audio, 103 computer information, 103 connectors, 105 controls and lights, 106 drives, 105 environmental, 107 expansion bus, 104 memory, 103 ... System Restore, 51-52 system setup about, 107 entering, 108 options, 110 screens, 108 T technical support policy, 117 transferring information to a new computer, 28 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 48 diagnostic lights, 45 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 51-52 tips, 29 TV connect to computer...
sound problems, 41 volume, 41 sound connectors, 59 speaker problems, 41 volume, 41 specifications audio, 103 computer information, 103 connectors, 105 controls and lights, 106 drives, 105 environmental, 107 expansion bus, 104 memory, 103 ... System Restore, 51-52 system setup about, 107 entering, 108 options, 110 screens, 108 T technical support policy, 117 transferring information to a new computer, 28 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 48 diagnostic lights, 45 Hardware Troubleshooter, 51 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 51-52 tips, 29 TV connect to computer...
Setup Diagram
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.... Support and educational tools are covered by a cap, connect your speakers to change without the written permission of others. For help with the Windows operating system, click Microsoft Windows XP Tips. Information in Malaysia. Dell, the DELL logo, and Dimension are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; front/back USB 2.0 connectors integrated sound optional sound card...
.... Support and educational tools are covered by a cap, connect your speakers to change without the written permission of others. For help with the Windows operating system, click Microsoft Windows XP Tips. Information in Malaysia. Dell, the DELL logo, and Dimension are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; front/back USB 2.0 connectors integrated sound optional sound card...