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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Safe Mode Safe mode is turned back on. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down with active programs will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. This will reset when the power is a troubleshooting option for...
... Safe Mode Safe mode is turned back on. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down with active programs will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. This will reset when the power is a troubleshooting option for...
Dell Technology Guide
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...lens in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with the playback quality of the options provided. If you notice problems, such as an overview of your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)... flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. Cleaning the Computer To clean your computer. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Use this document as skipping, with your computer, wipe the computer, keyboard...
...lens in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with the playback quality of the options provided. If you notice problems, such as an overview of your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)... flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. Cleaning the Computer To clean your computer. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Use this document as skipping, with your computer, wipe the computer, keyboard...
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index options to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. and adjust battery usage for on your computer. provides access to help you find what you are looking for laptop computers. advanced security tool to ... system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. Adjust power settings - system tools to manage and update system security for errors or problem areas. Event Viewer - Adjust indexing options - disable some of the available options to improve performance. Open Disk Cleanup - Windows® XP 1 Click Start ...
index options to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. and adjust battery usage for on your computer. provides access to help you find what you are looking for laptop computers. advanced security tool to ... system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. Adjust power settings - system tools to manage and update system security for errors or problem areas. Event Viewer - Adjust indexing options - disable some of the available options to improve performance. Open Disk Cleanup - Windows® XP 1 Click Start ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...: to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer). C P U F A N F A... THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L U R E - H A R D - ALERT! PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com...
...: to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer). C P U F A N F A... THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L U R E - H A R D - ALERT! PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com...
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... page 292. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 281). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 292. See "Drive Problems" on page 287. R T C M O D E F I V E - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - D I S K D R I X E D - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO E N A B L E T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - See "Drive Problems" on page 287. T I V E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. The system cannot detect a bootable device...
... page 292. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 281). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 292. See "Drive Problems" on page 287. R T C M O D E F I V E - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - D I S K D R I X E D - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO E N A B L E T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - See "Drive Problems" on page 287. T I V E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. The system cannot detect a bootable device...
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... TI M E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. S T R I T Y. - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Connect a 130-W or greater AC...program and correct the date or time (see your computer (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN.
... TI M E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. S T R I T Y. - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Connect a 130-W or greater AC...program and correct the date or time (see your computer (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN.
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...your computer. If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on page 125. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. If the drive is defective. Windows® XP • Click ... THE SPINDLE Troubleshooting 287 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer...
...your computer. If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on page 125. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. If the drive is defective. Windows® XP • Click ... THE SPINDLE Troubleshooting 287 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer...
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... SCSI parallel architecture). Shortcut icons do not change the location of the ATA (IDE) interface. Battery-powered clock on the SCSI controller bus. SATA - small computer system interface - An icon that...folder or file without having to your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support. Some programs essential to... the system board that checks files, folders, and the hard disk's surface for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - ScanDisk often runs when you restart the computer after you shut down your...
... SCSI parallel architecture). Shortcut icons do not change the location of the ATA (IDE) interface. Battery-powered clock on the SCSI controller bus. SATA - small computer system interface - An icon that...folder or file without having to your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support. Some programs essential to... the system board that checks files, folders, and the hard disk's surface for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - ScanDisk often runs when you restart the computer after you shut down your...
Setup Guide
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... the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 26 Front View Features 27 Status Lights and Indicators 28 Computer Base... and Keyboard Features 30 Touch Pad Gestures 32 Multimedia Control Keys 34 Using the Optical Drive 36 Display Features 38 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44 Solving Problems 45 Beep Codes 45 Network...
... the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 26 Front View Features 27 Status Lights and Indicators 28 Computer Base... and Keyboard Features 30 Touch Pad Gestures 32 Multimedia Control Keys 34 Using the Optical Drive 36 Display Features 38 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44 Solving Problems 45 Beep Codes 45 Network...
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... in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at support.dell.com/manuals. 54 The computer failed to resolve the issue. Contact Dell (see the documentation for the same error. CMOS checksum error - Replace the coin-cell battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page...
... in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at support.dell.com/manuals. 54 The computer failed to resolve the issue. Contact Dell (see the documentation for the same error. CMOS checksum error - Replace the coin-cell battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page...
Setup Guide
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Index F finding more information 76 FTP login, anonymous 69 H HDMI connecting 25 headphones, connecting 25 help getting assistance and support 67 I Internet connection 18 ISP Internet Service Provider 18 M media card reader 25 memory problems 48 88 microphone connecting external 25 N Network connection fixing 46 O optical drive 23 P playing CD/DVD 36 power/battery indicator lights 27 R recovering data 43 restoring factory image 65
Index F finding more information 76 FTP login, anonymous 69 H HDMI connecting 25 headphones, connecting 25 help getting assistance and support 67 I Internet connection 18 ISP Internet Service Provider 18 M media card reader 25 memory problems 48 88 microphone connecting external 25 N Network connection fixing 46 O optical drive 23 P playing CD/DVD 36 power/battery indicator lights 27 R recovering data 43 restoring factory image 65