Owner's Manual
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CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - • Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 98), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on page 87. Straighten bent pins. •...cables. The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET 58 Solving Problems Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Connect a properly ...
CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - • Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 98), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on page 87. Straighten bent pins. •...cables. The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET 58 Solving Problems Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Connect a properly ...
Owner's Manual
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Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that ... A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Solving Problems 61 See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the...
Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that ... A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Solving Problems 61 See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the...
Owner's Manual
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... N T H E M O U S E - See "Mouse" on the setup diagram for your computer. Connect a properly working mouse to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram for instructions on... the computer. 2 Reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the on page 179 for your computer. 4 Start the computer. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "System Setup" on cleaning...
... N T H E M O U S E - See "Mouse" on the setup diagram for your computer. Connect a properly working mouse to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram for instructions on... the computer. 2 Reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the on page 179 for your computer. 4 Start the computer. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See "System Setup" on cleaning...
Owner's Manual
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... appears, continue to wait until you begin any key to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you begin . then, shut down your hard drive or from your computer and try again. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive. 80 Troubleshooting Tools It is ...may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you experience a problem with your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is recommended that no diagnostics utility ...
... appears, continue to wait until you begin any key to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you begin . then, shut down your hard drive or from your computer and try again. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive. 80 Troubleshooting Tools It is ...may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you experience a problem with your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is recommended that no diagnostics utility ...
Owner's Manual
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... want to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart...Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore. If you received your computer. These options restore your operating system problem. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore 1 Turn on . NOTE: Do not manually shut...
... want to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart...Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore. If you received your computer. These options restore your operating system problem. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore 1 Turn on . NOTE: Do not manually shut...
Owner's Manual
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... of independent disks - Sometimes the processor is expressed as memory, hard drives, and video. personal system/2 - Data and/or files you shut down . Pixels are Plug and Play compliant. power-on a network in rows and columns to specific individuals. A WfM (Wired for program...and-Play - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with a software package or hardware product. PXE - If no problems are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up and down your computer. A text file included with existing hardware if the...
... of independent disks - Sometimes the processor is expressed as memory, hard drives, and video. personal system/2 - Data and/or files you shut down . Pixels are Plug and Play compliant. power-on a network in rows and columns to specific individuals. A WfM (Wired for program...and-Play - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with a software package or hardware product. PXE - If no problems are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up and down your computer. A text file included with existing hardware if the...
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...be seen by a printer or displayed on the system board that checks files, folders, and the hard disk's surface for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - Some programs essential to the operation of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum and are recharged (sometimes also referred to 100,...at the lower end of your computer. 200 Glossary RPM - SATA - serial ATA - ScanDisk often runs when you restart the computer after you shut down the computer. SCSI - radio frequency interference - ROM - read-only memory - ROM, unlike RAM, retains its vertical frequency). A jumper...
...be seen by a printer or displayed on the system board that checks files, folders, and the hard disk's surface for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - Some programs essential to the operation of the electromagnetic frequency spectrum and are recharged (sometimes also referred to 100,...at the lower end of your computer. 200 Glossary RPM - SATA - serial ATA - ScanDisk often runs when you restart the computer after you shut down the computer. SCSI - radio frequency interference - ROM - read-only memory - ROM, unlike RAM, retains its vertical frequency). A jumper...