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...Care - Certified rivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - dell.com. Service call status and support history, service contract, ... Contact information, service call when contacting technical support. • Solutions - To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. 10 Finding Information DSS is necessary for correct operation of your computer, ...
...Care - Certified rivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - dell.com. Service call status and support history, service contract, ... Contact information, service call when contacting technical support. • Solutions - To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. 10 Finding Information DSS is necessary for correct operation of your computer, ...
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Finding Information 11 What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen.
Finding Information 11 What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen.
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...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 the screen to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on page 33. If you do you have a ...service outage. Otherwise, follow the instructions on your desktop or if you are having problems connecting to complete the setup. If you selected Set up my connection manually. • If you want to select...
...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 the screen to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on page 33. If you do you have a ...service outage. Otherwise, follow the instructions on your desktop or if you are having problems connecting to complete the setup. If you selected Set up my connection manually. • If you want to select...
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You can reduce power to the state it was in Windows XP Home Edition. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers ...
You can reduce power to the state it was in Windows XP Home Edition. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers ...
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...activate after a time-out. To set standby mode to the operating state it was in hibernate mode. To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is in before it was in the Power Options Properties window. Power Options Properties Define your hard drive with enough disk space to store ...tab, and Hibernate tab. Pressing a key 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 the state it entered standby mode. The computer may lose data. Hibernate Mode...
...activate after a time-out. To set standby mode to the operating state it was in hibernate mode. To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is in before it was in the Power Options Properties window. Power Options Properties Define your hard drive with enough disk space to store ...tab, and Hibernate tab. Pressing a key 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 the state it entered standby mode. The computer may lose data. Hibernate Mode...
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... you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you experience a problem with an error code and a description of the problem. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for technical assistance. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on the symptom ... at the top of each test screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for the option you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see page 114). Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions on your computer is encountered during ...
... you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you experience a problem with an error code and a description of the problem. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for technical assistance. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on the symptom ... at the top of each test screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for the option you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see page 114). Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions on your computer is encountered during ...
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... screen displays current or changeable configuration information for it is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. Information on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you must watch for future reference. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on the screen is divided into three areas: the options list... follows: • To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you press before you see page 57) and try again.
... screen displays current or changeable configuration information for it is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. Information on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you must watch for future reference. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on the screen is divided into three areas: the options list... follows: • To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you press before you see page 57) and try again.
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... screen, press . NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. NOTE: Write down -arrow keys to a USB connector (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be used for example, to restart your device is bootable, check the device documentation. Each device...
... screen, press . NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. NOTE: Write down -arrow keys to a USB connector (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be used for example, to restart your device is bootable, check the device documentation. Each device...
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... 2. 3 Close the computer cover (see page 96). 4 Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 5 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer (see page 57). 6 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 7 Disconnect the computer...
... 2. 3 Close the computer cover (see page 96). 4 Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 5 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer (see page 57). 6 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 7 Disconnect the computer...
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... and Barbuda General Support Argentina (Buenos Aires) 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 Tech Support Tech Support Services Sales...
... and Barbuda General Support Argentina (Buenos Aires) 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 Tech Support Tech Support Services Sales...
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...Code: 00 Country Code: 64 General Support General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com Technical Support for XPS portable computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers Technical Support Fax Home/Small Business Customer Care Relational Customer Care Home/Small... Home/Small Business Sales Fax Relational Sales Fax Switchboard Switchboard Fax E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.com Technical Support (for desktop and portable computers) Technical Support (for servers and workstations) Home and Small Business Government and ...
...Code: 00 Country Code: 64 General Support General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com Technical Support for XPS portable computers only Technical Support for all other Dell computers Technical Support Fax Home/Small Business Customer Care Relational Customer Care Home/Small... Home/Small Business Sales Fax Relational Sales Fax Switchboard Switchboard Fax E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.com Technical Support (for desktop and portable computers) Technical Support (for servers and workstations) Home and Small Business Government and ...
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... 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 Consumer (Home and Home Office) Technical Support Customer Service DellNet™ Service and Support Employee... Purchase Program (EPP) Customers Financial Services website: www.dellfinancialservices.com Financial Services (lease/loans) Financial Services (Dell Preferred Accounts [DPA]) Business Customer Service and Technical Support Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers Printers and Projectors Technical ...
... 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 Consumer (Home and Home Office) Technical Support Customer Service DellNet™ Service and Support Employee... Purchase Program (EPP) Customers Financial Services website: www.dellfinancialservices.com Financial Services (lease/loans) Financial Services (Dell Preferred Accounts [DPA]) Business Customer Service and Technical Support Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers Printers and Projectors Technical ...
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...boots according to run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your computer. 7. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see the Windows desktop. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the ResourceCD. If...start the ResourceCD menu and press to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: The ResourceCD is recommended that ...
...boots according to run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your computer. 7. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see the Windows desktop. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the ResourceCD. If...start the ResourceCD menu and press to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: The ResourceCD is recommended that ...
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... This test typically takes 10 to system board may indicate a computer problem. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. On the desktop computer, a solid green light indicates a network connection. NOTE: The Service Tag for your ... to answer questions periodically. If a problem is identified. Tab Function Results Displays the results of the problem. Parameters The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your Blinking yellow A power supply or system board failure has occurred. turns off Check the ...
... This test typically takes 10 to system board may indicate a computer problem. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. On the desktop computer, a solid green light indicates a network connection. NOTE: The Service Tag for your ... to answer questions periodically. If a problem is identified. Tab Function Results Displays the results of the problem. Parameters The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your Blinking yellow A power supply or system board failure has occurred. turns off Check the ...
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...Guide. Release the cover from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 1. Back to Contents Page NOTICE: Ensure that you begin any of desktop space. NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the removed cover-at least 30 cm (1 ft) of the procedures in this section...hinge tabs and set it is resting. 2. Grip the sides of the computer. 5. Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you are working on a level, protected surface to avoid scratching either the computer or the surface on ...
...Guide. Release the cover from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 1. Back to Contents Page NOTICE: Ensure that you begin any of desktop space. NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the removed cover-at least 30 cm (1 ft) of the procedures in this section...hinge tabs and set it is resting. 2. Grip the sides of the computer. 5. Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you are working on a level, protected surface to avoid scratching either the computer or the surface on ...
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...operating system logo appears, continue to make your computer and try again. Option Field - Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Overview Use system setup as the user password l To read the current amount...is highlighted, the Option Field displays more information about each option. The field is displayed, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. As an option is divided into three areas: the options list, active options field, and key functions. Press to wait until ...
...operating system logo appears, continue to make your computer and try again. Option Field - Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Overview Use system setup as the user password l To read the current amount...is highlighted, the Option Field displays more information about each option. The field is displayed, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. As an option is divided into three areas: the options list, active options field, and key functions. Press to wait until ...
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... Information Guide. 1. Changing Boot Sequence for the current boot only. Press the up or down the list. After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on . 5. For example, if you are booting to pin 1. 3. and down the computer. 6. Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PSWD... on (or restart) your computer, the jumper plug is bootable, check the device documentation. NOTE: When you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you receive your computer. 3. Clearing Forgotten Passwords ...
... Information Guide. 1. Changing Boot Sequence for the current boot only. Press the up or down the list. After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on . 5. For example, if you are booting to pin 1. 3. and down the computer. 6. Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PSWD... on (or restart) your computer, the jumper plug is bootable, check the device documentation. NOTE: When you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you receive your computer. 3. Clearing Forgotten Passwords ...