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... unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components. Some cables have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in... perform repairs on your computer and all telephone or network cables from their electrical outlets. 4 Press the power button to ground the system board. CAUTION: Never apply power to the computer when the cover has been removed. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer. 1 Turn...
... unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components. Some cables have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in... perform repairs on your computer and all telephone or network cables from their electrical outlets. 4 Press the power button to ground the system board. CAUTION: Never apply power to the computer when the cover has been removed. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer. 1 Turn...
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In Microsoft® Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button , in the lower-left corner of the desktop, click the arrow in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • ... avoid losing data, 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 off when you shut down your computer. 1 Shut down the operating system: a Save and close all open files and exit...
In Microsoft® Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button , in the lower-left corner of the desktop, click the arrow in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • ... avoid losing data, 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 off when you shut down your computer. 1 Shut down the operating system: a Save and close all open files and exit...
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... from or writes data to a USB device). 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 front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see ..."System Setup Options in the center of this button indicates power state. Press the power button to turn off the computer. It is recommended that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. The light ...
... from or writes data to a USB device). 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 front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see ..."System Setup Options in the center of this button indicates power state. Press the power button to turn off the computer. It is recommended that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. The light ...
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...card, the microphone connector is turned off. • Steady green - For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in the online User's Guide. The computer is configured as a ... Use the optical drive to attach a personal computer microphone. You can help you access the Dell Support website or call Support. Use the microphone connector to play a CD/DVD. 4 Dell badge 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 LAN indicator light 8 headphone and microphone connectors 9 floppy drive 10 ...
...card, the microphone connector is turned off. • Steady green - For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in the online User's Guide. The computer is configured as a ... Use the optical drive to attach a personal computer microphone. You can help you access the Dell Support website or call Support. Use the microphone connector to play a CD/DVD. 4 Dell badge 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 LAN indicator light 8 headphone and microphone connectors 9 floppy drive 10 ...
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The light in the online User's Guide for more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 56. 7 power button, power light Press the power button to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that a LAN (local area network) connection is on when the computer reads...and keyboards. 6 diagnostic lights Use these lights to help you connect occasionally, such as an optical drive is recommended that you use the power button to a USB device). Quick Reference Guide 39 For more information on booting to turn on the diagnostic code. Instead, perform an operating ...
The light in the online User's Guide for more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 56. 7 power button, power light Press the power button to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that a LAN (local area network) connection is on when the computer reads...and keyboards. 6 diagnostic lights Use these lights to help you connect occasionally, such as an optical drive is recommended that you use the power button to a USB device). Quick Reference Guide 39 For more information on booting to turn on the diagnostic code. Instead, perform an operating ...
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... Menu screen. Allows you begin any error conditions encountered. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your hardware configuration for running the test. The power button light (bi-color LED) located on the back of the computer and ...by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Reseat the power cable in the left pane of the screen. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the...
... Menu screen. Allows you begin any error conditions encountered. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your hardware configuration for running the test. The power button light (bi-color LED) located on the back of the computer and ...by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Reseat the power cable in the left pane of the screen. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the...
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...are securely connected to verify that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • If the power light is steady green and the computer is blinking amber, there may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules... the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the display is in standby mode. If the display is not responding: - Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see "...
...are securely connected to verify that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • If the power light is steady green and the computer is blinking amber, there may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules... the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the display is in standby mode. If the display is not responding: - Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see "...
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... has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in a normal Plug the computer into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Quick Reference Guide 57 press the power button.
... has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in a normal Plug the computer into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. Quick Reference Guide 57 press the power button.
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... "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 ground the system board. 10 Open the computer cover. 11 Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board...
... "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 ground the system board. 10 Open the computer cover. 11 Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board...
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... up , 15, 23 problems beep codes, 53 Dell Diagnostics, 48 Product Information Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 6 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 48 66 Index See system board N network Network Setup Wizard, 16 Network Setup Wizard, 16 O operating system reinstalling, 9 Operating System CD, 9 P password clearing, 60 jumper, 60 power button, 28, 39 light, 29 line conditioners protection devices...
... up , 15, 23 problems beep codes, 53 Dell Diagnostics, 48 Product Information Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 6 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 48 66 Index See system board N network Network Setup Wizard, 16 Network Setup Wizard, 16 O operating system reinstalling, 9 Operating System CD, 9 P password clearing, 60 jumper, 60 power button, 28, 39 light, 29 line conditioners protection devices...
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...typically remain connected, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 106. 7 power button, power light Press the power button to turn off the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. 8 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones... "System Setup Options" on page 80 for devices that you use the power button to turn on the computer. 1 Service 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...
...typically remain connected, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 106. 7 power button, power light Press the power button to turn off the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. 8 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones... "System Setup Options" on page 80 for devices that you use the power button to turn on the computer. 1 Service 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...
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... device). The light might also be on when a device such as printers and keyboards. 2 drive activity light The drive activity light is operating. 3 power button, power light Press the power button to turn on the computer. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the back USB connectors for more information on when the computer... reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. The light in the center of this button indicates power state. It is recommended that you use the power button to turn off the computer.
... device). The light might also be on when a device such as printers and keyboards. 2 drive activity light The drive activity light is operating. 3 power button, power light Press the power button to turn on the computer. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the back USB connectors for more information on when the computer... reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. The light in the center of this button indicates power state. It is recommended that you use the power button to turn off the computer.
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The computer is optional. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. 4 Dell badge 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 LAN indicator light 8 headphone and microphone connectors 9 floppy drive 10 optical...
The computer is optional. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. 4 Dell badge 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 LAN indicator light 8 headphone and microphone connectors 9 floppy drive 10 optical...
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... the mouse • Type on the keyboard • USB device activity • Power management event • Press the power button • Auto power on • Power management event • Press the power button • Auto power on • Power management event NOTE: For more information on power management, see your network administrator can use to wake the computer from each...
... the mouse • Type on the keyboard • USB device activity • Power management event • Press the power button • Auto power on • Power management event • Press the power button • Auto power on • Power management event NOTE: For more information on power management, see your network administrator can use to wake the computer from each...
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...the system was turned off your computer using the switch on when the power is kept in just before the system turns on. • On commands the system to turn off . You must press the front-panel power button before it was in the standard 12-hour format (hours:minutes). or... left-arrow key to increase or decrease the numbers, or type numbers in Auto Power Time. AC Recovery (Off default) Auto Power On (Off default) Auto Power Time Low Power Mode (Off default) Determines ...
...the system was turned off your computer using the switch on when the power is kept in just before the system turns on. • On commands the system to turn off . You must press the front-panel power button before it was in the standard 12-hour format (hours:minutes). or... left-arrow key to increase or decrease the numbers, or type numbers in Auto Power Time. AC Recovery (Off default) Auto Power On (Off default) Auto Power Time Low Power Mode (Off default) Determines ...
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... 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on page 143). 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 electrical outlets, and turn them on. 7 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down your...
... 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on page 143). 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 electrical outlets, and turn them on. 7 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down your...
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...of the computer and the electrical outlet. - If the power light is green and the computer is in the power connector on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that the display is not receiving power. - The power button light (bi-color LED) located on the front of... the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states: • If the power light is off, the computer is ...
...of the computer and the electrical outlet. - If the power light is green and the computer is in the power connector on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that the display is not receiving power. - The power button light (bi-color LED) located on the front of... the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states: • If the power light is off, the computer is ...
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... computer successfully boots to the operating system. Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for recovery completion, and then restart the computer. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. This feature can be off " condition, or a possible working electrical outlet and...orientation of the diagnostic lights may help you begin any of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green. press the power button. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR MAY NOT INDICATE A POTENTIAL HARD DRIVE PROBLEM. - Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The...
... computer successfully boots to the operating system. Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for recovery completion, and then restart the computer. DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. This feature can be off " condition, or a possible working electrical outlet and...orientation of the diagnostic lights may help you begin any of system boot completes successfully, all four lights display solid green. press the power button. A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR MAY NOT INDICATE A POTENTIAL HARD DRIVE PROBLEM. - Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The...
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... similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: You...
... similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: You...
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... to run the software. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see if that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall...
... to run the software. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see if that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall...