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Contents Finding Information 9 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer 13 Printer Cable 13 Connecting a USB Printer 13 Connecting to the Internet 14 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 15 Playing CDs and DVDs 16 Adjusting the Volume 17 Adjusting the Picture 18 Copying CDs and DVDs 18 ...Using Blank CDs and DVDs 19 Helpful Tips 20 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 20 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 21 Connecting to a Network Adapter 21 Network Setup Wizard 22 Power Management 22 Standby Mode 23 Hibernate Mode 23 Power Options Properties 23 About RAID ...
Contents Finding Information 9 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer 13 Printer Cable 13 Connecting a USB Printer 13 Connecting to the Internet 14 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 15 Playing CDs and DVDs 16 Adjusting the Volume 17 Adjusting the Picture 18 Copying CDs and DVDs 18 ...Using Blank CDs and DVDs 19 Helpful Tips 20 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 20 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 21 Connecting to a Network Adapter 21 Network Setup Wizard 22 Power Management 22 Standby Mode 23 Hibernate Mode 23 Power Options Properties 23 About RAID ...
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...-Panel Insert 75 Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert 75 Replacing the Drive Panel 76 Drives 76 IDE Drive Addressing 77 Connecting Drive Cables 77 Drive Interface Connectors 78 Power Cable Connector 78 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 79 Hard Drive 79 Removing a Hard Drive 80 Installing a Hard Drive 81 Adding a Second Hard...
...-Panel Insert 75 Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert 75 Replacing the Drive Panel 76 Drives 76 IDE Drive Addressing 77 Connecting Drive Cables 77 Drive Interface Connectors 78 Power Cable Connector 78 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 79 Hard Drive 79 Removing a Hard Drive 80 Installing a Hard Drive 81 Adding a Second Hard...
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...cable separately, ensure that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers • Connect the printer to the computer • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge • Contact the printer manufacturer for technical ...assistance Printer Cable Your printer connects to the computer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you purchased...
...cable separately, ensure that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers • Connect the printer to the computer • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge • Contact the printer manufacturer for technical ...assistance Printer Cable Your printer connects to the computer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you purchased...
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...existing telephone line. If you are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your ISP for setup instructions. 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Dial-up connections are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your computer and to ...on computer USB printer cable USB connector on printer Connecting to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection. To connect to the Internet, you are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections. • DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a ...
...existing telephone line. If you are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your ISP for setup instructions. 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Dial-up connections are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your computer and to ...on computer USB printer cable USB connector on printer Connecting to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection. To connect to the Internet, you are considerably slower than DSL and cable modem connections. • DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a ...
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...® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your ISP to complete the setup. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet but you do not have a service outage. Otherwise, follow the instructions on page 33. If you are having problems...any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Start button and click Internet Explorer. Contact your desktop or if you want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to select one, click Choose from an ISP. ...
...® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your ISP to complete the setup. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet but you do not have a service outage. Otherwise, follow the instructions on page 33. If you are having problems...any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Start button and click Internet Explorer. Contact your desktop or if you want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to select one, click Choose from an ISP. ...
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... into the network adapter connector on the back of your computer. Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to determine the proper orientation for insertion. 2 Slide the media or card into a telephone wall jack. 1 Connect the network cable to ensure that it is secure. xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) Memory Stick...
... into the network adapter connector on the back of your computer. Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to determine the proper orientation for insertion. 2 Slide the media or card into a telephone wall jack. 1 Connect the network cable to ensure that it is secure. xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia (SMC) Memory Stick...
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...can reduce power to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you can reduce the amount of electricity your computer uses when it is connected to a network, different options related to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome ...available in before it . When a Windows XP Professional computer is on and you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point to security and networking appear in certain windows. 22 Setting...
...can reduce power to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you can reduce the amount of electricity your computer uses when it is connected to a network, different options related to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome ...available in before it . When a Windows XP Professional computer is on and you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point to security and networking appear in certain windows. 22 Setting...
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... when you troubleshoot your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. If the battery still does not work , ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see page... before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 95).
... when you troubleshoot your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. If the battery still does not work , ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see page... before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 95).
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... CD/DVD-RW. Try closing all DVD drives. TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I S K - Search for the keyword standby in the drive or the CD or DVD. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 54. If the stream is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in Windows...
... CD/DVD-RW. Try closing all DVD drives. TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I S K - Search for the keyword standby in the drive or the CD or DVD. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 54. If the stream is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in Windows...
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... Information Guide. Click the Start button, point to remove the checkmark. Follow the instructions on all computers.) Solving Problems 33 CHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION - CHECK THE TELEPHONE JACK - Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local...network. Listen for and attempt recovery of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in length, try a shorter one. CONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK - If you are using a line that you hear a click when you begin any of...
... Information Guide. Click the Start button, point to remove the checkmark. Follow the instructions on all computers.) Solving Problems 33 CHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION - CHECK THE TELEPHONE JACK - Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local...network. Listen for and attempt recovery of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in length, try a shorter one. CONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK - If you are using a line that you hear a click when you begin any of...
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If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it and connect to an Internet provider. A R E Q U I N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use these characters in filenames. The program that you are trying to open , click File. The drive cannot read ...
If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it and connect to an Internet provider. A R E Q U I N G C H A R A C T E R S Do not use these characters in filenames. The program that you are trying to open , click File. The drive cannot read ...
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... the Product Information Guide. The computer does not start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I G H T S - See page 47. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - • Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to get a response by pressing a key on page 54. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F ... or broken pins and for your computer. 36 Solving Problems Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops...
... the Product Information Guide. The computer does not start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I G H T S - See page 47. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - • Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to get a response by pressing a key on page 54. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F ... or broken pins and for your computer. 36 Solving Problems Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops...
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... I V E R - CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. Connect a properly working mouse to ensure that you begin any of memory supported by your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that your... computer, see "Memory" on page 65. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 51). TE S T T H E M O U S E - IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - ...
... I V E R - CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. Connect a properly working mouse to ensure that you begin any of memory supported by your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that your... computer, see "Memory" on page 65. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 51). TE S T T H E M O U S E - IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - ...
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... A T E I N G A M B E R - See the printer documentation for your location (if applicable). • Ensure that the processor power cable is turned on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see page 69). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F - The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. ...• Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of interference are securely connected to match the AC power at your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. Also bypass power protection devices, power...
... A T E I N G A M B E R - See the printer documentation for your location (if applicable). • Ensure that the processor power cable is turned on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see page 69). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F - The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. ...• Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of interference are securely connected to match the AC power at your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. Also bypass power protection devices, power...
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... Guide. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer. 42 Solving Problems CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE... CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer (see "Setting Up a Printer" on page 13)....
... Guide. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer. 42 Solving Problems CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE... CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer (see "Setting Up a Printer" on page 13)....
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.... D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that you begin any of your speakers have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that the electrical outlet is automatically disabled when headphones are connected as a lamp. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Sound from speakers NOTE: The ...the safety instructions located in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Ensure that the speakers are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Turn off . VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY ...
.... D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that you begin any of your speakers have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that the electrical outlet is automatically disabled when headphones are connected as a lamp. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Sound from speakers NOTE: The ...the safety instructions located in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Ensure that the speakers are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. Turn off . VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY ...
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... the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is not muted. If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the electrical outlet is connected as a lamp. Ensure that the graphics cable is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the setup...
... the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is not muted. If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the electrical outlet is connected as a lamp. Ensure that the graphics cable is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the setup...
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A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. A possible USB failure has occurred. No memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. ...available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 67). • If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see "DDR2 Memory Overview" on page 66). • Verify...
A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. A possible USB failure has occurred. No memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. ...available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 67). • If the problem persists, contact Dell for technical assistance. • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see "DDR2 Memory Overview" on page 66). • Verify...
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...card removed from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to ensure that the cables are properly connected to boot from the computer for resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Compatibilities" in your computer. • If the problem persists,... contact Dell for technical assistance. check system setup (see "System Board Components" on page 65). • If there is an error message on your...
...card removed from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to ensure that the cables are properly connected to boot from the computer for resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Compatibilities" in your computer. • If the problem persists,... contact Dell for technical assistance. check system setup (see "System Board Components" on page 65). • If there is an error message on your...
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... lights stay on and the Unplug the power supply and check the 4-pin power button remains amber, a possible processor power cable connection (see "Power Problems" in your Owner's Manual. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution During normal operation, all of the diagnostic lights... turn on then does not start, contact Dell for technical off and the system does not start , plug the lights turn on and then turn off before the computer into a...
... lights stay on and the Unplug the power supply and check the 4-pin power button remains amber, a possible processor power cable connection (see "Power Problems" in your Owner's Manual. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution During normal operation, all of the diagnostic lights... turn on then does not start, contact Dell for technical off and the system does not start , plug the lights turn on and then turn off before the computer into a...