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Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Back View 9 Battery Removal 10 Wireless Switch and Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 11 2 Setting Up Your Computer 13 Quick Setup 13 Connecting to the Internet 16 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 16 Transferring Information to a New Computer 17 Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System . . . 17 Microsoft Windows Vista 21 3 Specifications 23 4 Troubleshooting 33 Tools 33 Power Lights 33 Beep Codes 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Back View 9 Battery Removal 10 Wireless Switch and Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 11 2 Setting Up Your Computer 13 Quick Setup 13 Connecting to the Internet 16 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 16 Transferring Information to a New Computer 17 Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System . . . 17 Microsoft Windows Vista 21 3 Specifications 23 4 Troubleshooting 33 Tools 33 Power Lights 33 Beep Codes 34 Contents 3
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... one module (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible system Contact Dell. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. board failure 34 Troubleshooting One possible beep code consists of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. If your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display...
... one module (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible system Contact Dell. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. board failure 34 Troubleshooting One possible beep code consists of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. If your computer beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display...
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... A M E - Ensure that shipped with your computer (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 4 RAM Read/Write 1 Ensure that no special memory failure module/memory connector ...placement requirements exist (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 2 Verify that the memory...
... A M E - Ensure that shipped with your computer (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 4 RAM Read/Write 1 Ensure that no special memory failure module/memory connector ...placement requirements exist (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 2 Verify that the memory...
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...any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to the system board (see "Beep Codes" on page 34. There is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. •...O W E R L I G H T I N G B L U E - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE - • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLUE AND THE COMPUTER IS NOT RESPONDING - • Ensure that the display is connected and powered on. • If...
...any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to the system board (see "Beep Codes" on page 34. There is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. •...O W E R L I G H T I N G B L U E - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE - • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLUE AND THE COMPUTER IS NOT RESPONDING - • Ensure that the display is connected and powered on. • If...
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... back or bottom of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you performed: 64 Getting Help Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to determine the contents of..., and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to a network? If the computer is connected to a printer, print each file before calling Dell.
... back or bottom of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards: Are you performed: 64 Getting Help Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to determine the contents of..., and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to a network? If the computer is connected to a printer, print each file before calling Dell.
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..., 42 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 43 starting from your hard drive, 43 Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 Dell Technology Guide, 68 DellConnect, 60 diagnostics beep codes, 34 Dell, 42 power lights, 33 documentation, 67 Dell Technology Guide, 68 Service Manual, 68 drivers, 51 Drivers and Utilities media, 67 identifying, 51 reinstalling, 52...
..., 42 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 43 starting from your hard drive, 43 Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 Dell Technology Guide, 68 DellConnect, 60 diagnostics beep codes, 34 Dell, 42 power lights, 33 documentation, 67 Dell Technology Guide, 68 Service Manual, 68 drivers, 51 Drivers and Utilities media, 67 identifying, 51 reinstalling, 52...
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E ergonomics information, 68 error messages beep codes, 34 power lights, 33 Express Service Code, 67 F Factory Image Restore, 56 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 finding information, 67 front view, 7 I Internet ... memory troubleshooting, 46 70 Index N networks connecting, 15 overview, 15 Wi-Fi Catcher network locator, 11 wireless switch, 11 Notebook System Software, 67 O operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 media, 57, 67 product key, 68 reinstalling, 67 System Restore, 54 P phone numbers, 65 power power light conditions, 44 troubleshooting, 44...
E ergonomics information, 68 error messages beep codes, 34 power lights, 33 Express Service Code, 67 F Factory Image Restore, 56 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 finding information, 67 front view, 7 I Internet ... memory troubleshooting, 46 70 Index N networks connecting, 15 overview, 15 Wi-Fi Catcher network locator, 11 wireless switch, 11 Notebook System Software, 67 O operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 media, 57, 67 product key, 68 reinstalling, 67 System Restore, 54 P phone numbers, 65 power power light conditions, 44 troubleshooting, 44...
