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...CAUTION: Never apply power to ground the system board. NOTICE: When you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 10. • You have connectors with locking tabs; NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer,... perform the following conditions exist: • You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 12 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12). NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer...
...CAUTION: Never apply power to ground the system board. NOTICE: When you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 10. • You have connectors with locking tabs; NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer,... perform the following conditions exist: • You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 12 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12). NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer...
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...system: a Save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn them off . The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete. 2 Ensure that the computer and...the arrow in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Small Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. b In the Microsoft® ...
...system: a Save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn them off . The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete. 2 Ensure that the computer and...the arrow in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Small Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. b In the Microsoft® ...
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... drag objects from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions. In extended desktop mode, you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the primary monitor. 2 Enable extended desktop mode in the display settings. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. It is not included...
... drag objects from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions. In extended desktop mode, you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the primary monitor. 2 Enable extended desktop mode in the display settings. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. It is not included...
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..., perform an operating system shutdown. 28 Quick Reference Guide The light in the online User's Guide for devices that you use the power button to turn off the computer. Desktop Computer Front View 1 2 3 11 10 9 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 2 drive activity light 3 power button, power light 8 76 5 4 Use the ..., or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup Options in the center of this button indicates power state. Press the power button to turn on when the computer reads data from or writes data to a USB device). NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the back...
..., perform an operating system shutdown. 28 Quick Reference Guide The light in the online User's Guide for devices that you use the power button to turn off the computer. Desktop Computer Front View 1 2 3 11 10 9 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 2 drive activity light 3 power button, power light 8 76 5 4 Use the ..., or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup Options in the center of this button indicates power state. Press the power button to turn on when the computer reads data from or writes data to a USB device). NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the back...
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... microphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. The computer is turned off. • Steady green - Use the lights to help you troubleshoot problems with a sound card, the microphone connector is configured as... User's Guide. The computer is established. On computers with your computer when you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 56. 4 Dell badge 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 LAN indicator light 8 headphone and microphone connectors 9 floppy drive 10 optical drive 11 Service Tag...
... microphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. The computer is turned off. • Steady green - Use the lights to help you troubleshoot problems with a sound card, the microphone connector is configured as... User's Guide. The computer is established. On computers with your computer when you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 56. 4 Dell badge 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 LAN indicator light 8 headphone and microphone connectors 9 floppy drive 10 optical drive 11 Service Tag...
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...for more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. 8 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to turn off the computer. The light in the online User's Guide for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. On computers with... the front USB connectors for devices that a LAN (local area network) connection is recommended that you use the power button to turn on page 56. 7 power button, power light Press the power button to attach headphones and most kinds of this button indicates power state....
...for more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. 8 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to turn off the computer. The light in the online User's Guide for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. On computers with... the front USB connectors for devices that a LAN (local area network) connection is recommended that you use the power button to turn on page 56. 7 power button, power light Press the power button to attach headphones and most kinds of this button indicates power state....
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...time only. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6 Select Run... shut down your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Quick Reference Guide 49 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 2 Turn on your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test ...
...time only. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6 Select Run... shut down your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Quick Reference Guide 49 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. 2 Turn on your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test ...
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... and Utilities media (if applicable). Reseat the power cable in the Product Information Guide. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to indicate different states: • If the... power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. - Quick Reference ...
... and Utilities media (if applicable). Reseat the power cable in the Product Information Guide. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to indicate different states: • If the... power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. - Quick Reference ...
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..." on . If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the computer turns on page 53. • If the power light is steady amber, the computer is not responding: - Press a key on the keyboard, move the...- Also, bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation.If the power light is green and the computer is turned on page 53. • If the power light is blinking green, the computer is blinking amber, there may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. -...
..." on . If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the computer turns on page 53. • If the power light is steady amber, the computer is not responding: - Press a key on the keyboard, move the...- Also, bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation.If the power light is green and the computer is turned on page 53. • If the power light is blinking green, the computer is blinking amber, there may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. -...
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...from the hard drive and the optical drive. • Check the computer message that appears on the system board. four diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to remove the jumper and boot the system, as follows. 4 Remove the jumper. 60 Quick Reference Guide This pattern also displays... the Computer Cover" on page 43). 3 Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on your monitor screen. • If the problem persists, Contact Dell. You will need to indicate normal operating condition. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A failure has occurred.
...from the hard drive and the optical drive. • Check the computer message that appears on the system board. four diagnostic lights turn green briefly before turning off to remove the jumper and boot the system, as follows. 4 Remove the jumper. 60 Quick Reference Guide This pattern also displays... the Computer Cover" on page 43). 3 Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on your monitor screen. • If the problem persists, Contact Dell. You will need to indicate normal operating condition. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A failure has occurred.
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... cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 6 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 7 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down your computer (see... "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 12). 8 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 9 Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to ...
... cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 6 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 7 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down your computer (see... "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 12). 8 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 9 Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to ...
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...the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer. 13 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 62 Quick Reference Guide NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it... into the computer. 6 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. NOTE: This procedure enables the password feature. When you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in...
...the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer. 13 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 62 Quick Reference Guide NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it... into the computer. 6 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. NOTE: This procedure enables the password feature. When you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in...
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... follow the on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. The file icon appears on your desktop. 7 Click Close when the Download...
... follow the on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. The file icon appears on your desktop. 7 Click Close when the Download...
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..., 26 connect DVI, 24-25 connect TV, 24, 26 connect two, 24-25 connect VGA, 24-25 display settings, 26 extended desktop mode, 26 motherboard. turning off your computer, 12 Internet connection about, 17 options, 17 setting up , 15, 23 problems beep codes, 53...
..., 26 connect DVI, 24-25 connect TV, 24, 26 connect two, 24-25 connect VGA, 24-25 display settings, 26 extended desktop mode, 26 motherboard. turning off your computer, 12 Internet connection about, 17 options, 17 setting up , 15, 23 problems beep codes, 53...
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Turning Off Your Computer 143 Before Working Inside Your Computer 144 12 Mini Tower Computer Parts 147 Removing the Computer Cover 147 Inside View of Your ...
Turning Off Your Computer 143 Before Working Inside Your Computer 144 12 Mini Tower Computer Parts 147 Removing the Computer Cover 147 Inside View of Your ...
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...Tag Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call Support. 2 optical drive Use the optical drive to...USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 106. 7 power button, power light Press the power button to turn on the diagnostic code. On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is operating. 5 USB 2.0 connectors...printers and keyboards. 6 diagnostic lights Use these lights to help you use the power button to turn off the computer. The light in the center of speakers. 9 microphone connector Use the microphone connector...
...Tag Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call Support. 2 optical drive Use the optical drive to...USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 106. 7 power button, power light Press the power button to turn on the diagnostic code. On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is operating. 5 USB 2.0 connectors...printers and keyboards. 6 diagnostic lights Use these lights to help you use the power button to turn off the computer. The light in the center of speakers. 9 microphone connector Use the microphone connector...
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... joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup Options" on page 80 for devices that you use the power button to turn on booting to turn off the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. It is recommended that you connect occasionally, such as an optical drive is on...
... joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup Options" on page 80 for devices that you use the power button to turn on booting to turn off the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. It is recommended that you connect occasionally, such as an optical drive is on...
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...8226; Steady green - You can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge, press firmly, and turn the badge. The computer is optional. On computers with your fingers around the outside of the badge. To rotate the badge, place your... drive to match the orientation of light codes that a LAN (local area network) connection is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - 4 Dell badge 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 LAN indicator light 8 headphone and microphone connectors 9 floppy drive 10 optical drive 11 Service Tag This badge can be...
...8226; Steady green - You can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge, press firmly, and turn the badge. The computer is optional. On computers with your fingers around the outside of the badge. To rotate the badge, place your... drive to match the orientation of light codes that a LAN (local area network) connection is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - 4 Dell badge 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 LAN indicator light 8 headphone and microphone connectors 9 floppy drive 10 optical drive 11 Service Tag This badge can be...
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See the documentation that it is turned on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you connect a printer to the computer. NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not come with a printer cable, so if you have not already done...
See the documentation that it is turned on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you connect a printer to the computer. NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not come with a printer cable, so if you have not already done...
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The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 2 USB connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you install the printer driver: If your computer is ...
The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 3 USB printer cable 2 USB connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you install the printer driver: If your computer is ...