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... Select the operating system and operating system language for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your computer,...Service Code to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. 10 Finding Information Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website - If you should also reinstall the DSS utility. support.dell.com from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked NOTE...
... Select the operating system and operating system language for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your computer,...Service Code to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. 10 Finding Information Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles Dell Support Website - If you should also reinstall the DSS utility. support.dell.com from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked NOTE...
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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. Finding Information 11
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... obtained setup information from your ISP but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on your desktop or if you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP. 5 Click Next. If you do you are having problems connecting to step...: 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 complete the setup.
... obtained setup information from your ISP but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on your desktop or if you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP. 5 Click Next. If you do you are having problems connecting to step...: 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 complete the setup.
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... firewall provided with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to a network device. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is on and you are not using it entered the mode. When a Windows XP Professional computer is connected to a network, different options related to the...
... firewall provided with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to a network device. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is on and you are not using it entered the mode. When a Windows XP Professional computer is connected to a network, different options related to the...
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... on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it may take a short time to exit from hibernate mode, press the power button...., click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is in before it was in hibernate mode. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. To immediately...
... on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it may take a short time to exit from hibernate mode, press the power button...., click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is in before it was in hibernate mode. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. To immediately...
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... down the error code and problem description and follow the safety instructions located in "Solving Problems" (see page 31) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to select a test based on (or restart) your part. Tests a specific device. Option Express Test Extended ... test, a message appears with your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you contact Dell for technical assistance. This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you experience...
... down the error code and problem description and follow the safety instructions located in "Solving Problems" (see page 31) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to select a test based on (or restart) your part. Tests a specific device. Option Express Test Extended ... test, a message appears with your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you contact Dell for technical assistance. This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you experience...
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..., and key functions. System Setup Screen The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you must watch for future reference. Information on (or restart) your computer. NOTICE: Unless you are prompted,... this program. This prompt can make your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Appendix 103 If you press before you are an expert computer user, do not change a user-selectable option such as the user password ...
..., and key functions. System Setup Screen The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you must watch for future reference. Information on (or restart) your computer. NOTICE: Unless you are prompted,... this program. This prompt can make your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Appendix 103 If you press before you are an expert computer user, do not change a user-selectable option such as the user password ...
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... Device and press . Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature, for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. For example, if you...
... Device and press . Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature, for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. For example, if you...
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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 ...
Service Manual
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...optional and may not ship with your hard drive or from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD. Select Diagnostics from the numbered list. Then shut down and restart the computer. b. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCD 1. Shut down your computer. 7. NOTE:... your computer. Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Windows desktop. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer, perform the checks ...
...optional and may not ship with your hard drive or from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD. Select Diagnostics from the numbered list. Then shut down and restart the computer. b. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCD 1. Shut down your computer. 7. NOTE:... your computer. Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Windows desktop. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer, perform the checks ...
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...questions periodically. Help Describes the test and may be faulty or incorrectly installed. Configuration Displays your Service Tag. 3. Parameters The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to select a test based on diagnosing the beep code. Allows you want . ...top of the screen. If you want to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4. If you run . On the desktop computer, a solid green light indicates a network connection. turns off Check the diagnostic lights to the Main Menu screen. See "Video...
...questions periodically. Help Describes the test and may be faulty or incorrectly installed. Configuration Displays your Service Tag. 3. Parameters The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to select a test based on diagnosing the beep code. Allows you want . ...top of the screen. If you want to customize the test by changing the test settings. 4. If you run . On the desktop computer, a solid green light indicates a network connection. turns off Check the diagnostic lights to the Main Menu screen. See "Video...
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... the sides of desktop space. NOTICE: Ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin." Release the cover from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 1. Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual CAUTION...
... the sides of desktop space. NOTICE: Ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Before You Begin." Release the cover from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 1. Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 3100/E310 Service Manual CAUTION...
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...4. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then, shut down your computer. 2. If you press before you are an expert computer user, do not change a user-selectable ...Press to make that option and the option's current and available settings. 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 follows: l To change the system configuration information after...
...4. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then, shut down your computer. 2. If you press before you are an expert computer user, do not change a user-selectable ...Press to make that option and the option's current and available settings. 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 follows: l To change the system configuration information after...
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...to electrical outlets, and turn them on your computer and try again. Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Follow the procedures in the upper-right corner of devices. 4. and down your computer, shut down the computer. 6. Connect ... (-) to wait until you begin any of the device that is bootable, check the device documentation. After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on . 5. Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet. 7. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices...
...to electrical outlets, and turn them on your computer and try again. Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Follow the procedures in the upper-right corner of devices. 4. and down your computer, shut down the computer. 6. Connect ... (-) to wait until you begin any of the device that is bootable, check the device documentation. After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on . 5. Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet. 7. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices...