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...or loss of data and tells you make better use of Red Hat Corporation. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Information in ...this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information...
...or loss of data and tells you make better use of Red Hat Corporation. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Information in ...this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information...
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... 30 Caring for Your Computer 31 Solving Problems 32 Troubleshooting Tips 32 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 32 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 32 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 34 Dell Diagnostics 34 Before You Start Testing 36 Beep Codes 36 Error Messages 37 Diagnostic Lights 37 Frequently Asked Questions...
... 30 Caring for Your Computer 31 Solving Problems 32 Troubleshooting Tips 32 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 32 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 32 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 34 Dell Diagnostics 34 Before You Start Testing 36 Beep Codes 36 Error Messages 37 Diagnostic Lights 37 Frequently Asked Questions...
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...computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your call when contacting technical support. 6 Quick Reference Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information •... to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support...
...computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your call when contacting technical support. 6 Quick Reference Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information •... to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support...
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....dell.com NOTE: Select your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. DSS provides critical updates for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP...instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem...
....dell.com NOTE: Select your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. DSS provides critical updates for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP...instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem...
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...into a sound or telephony program. NOTE: The power button can also be on when a network device is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. The computer is in , and turn the computer on. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to turn the badge.... light is recommended that can also rotate the badge by using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 Dell badge rotation notch 9 power button 10 power light 11 microphone connector 12 headphone connector 13 diagnostic lights (4) 14 network link light Use the USB connectors...
...into a sound or telephony program. NOTE: The power button can also be on when a network device is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. The computer is in , and turn the computer on. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to turn the badge.... light is recommended that can also rotate the badge by using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 Dell badge rotation notch 9 power button 10 power light 11 microphone connector 12 headphone connector 13 diagnostic lights (4) 14 network link light Use the USB connectors...
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... the system or to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a power-saving mode. It is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the keyboard or the mouse if it into a sound or telephony program. The computer is...
... the system or to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a power-saving mode. It is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the keyboard or the mouse if it into a sound or telephony program. The computer is...
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... configured to the network. A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (or 1-Gbps) network and the computer. • Off - The computer is running the Microsoft® Windows XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. If your computer is not detecting a physical connection to the...
... configured to the network. A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (or 1-Gbps) network and the computer. • Off - The computer is running the Microsoft® Windows XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. If your computer is not detecting a physical connection to the...
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... software features, such as LegacySelect Technology control, using a password, and system setup options • Tips and information for using the Microsoft Windows XP operating system • Instructions for removing and installing parts, including memory, cards, drives, the microprocessor, and the battery • ...Information for troubleshooting various computer problems • Instructions for using the Dell Diagnostics and reinstalling drivers • Information on how to contact Dell You can access the User's Guide from your hard drive or the...
... software features, such as LegacySelect Technology control, using a password, and system setup options • Tips and information for using the Microsoft Windows XP operating system • Instructions for removing and installing parts, including memory, cards, drives, the microprocessor, and the battery • ...Information for troubleshooting various computer problems • Instructions for using the Dell Diagnostics and reinstalling drivers • Information on how to contact Dell You can access the User's Guide from your hard drive or the...
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... instructions located in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are... either the computer or the surface on which it from the security cable slot. To access your User's Guide from the Dell Support website: 1 Go to support.dell.com. 2 Follow the prompts on a flat surface with the computer cover facing up. 5 Pull back the cover latch release...
... instructions located in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are... either the computer or the surface on which it from the security cable slot. To access your User's Guide from the Dell Support website: 1 Go to support.dell.com. 2 Follow the prompts on a flat surface with the computer cover facing up. 5 Pull back the cover latch release...
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... System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the ... Search field and click the arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in your User's Guide, go to support.dell.com (on the screen. 32 Quick Reference Guide See the Windows Help and Support Center (see a section in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve...
... System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the ... Search field and click the arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in your User's Guide, go to support.dell.com (on the screen. 32 Quick Reference Guide See the Windows Help and Support Center (see a section in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve...
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... the restore point, you can undo the restoration. Enabling System Restore If you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next.
... the restore point, you can undo the restoration. Enabling System Restore If you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next.
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... diagnostics utility partition has been found, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on shutting down and restart the computer. For more information on the tests, see your User's Guide. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to the devices specified in system setup...
... diagnostics utility partition has been found, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on shutting down and restart the computer. For more information on the tests, see your User's Guide. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to the devices specified in system setup...
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...Tag, 6 software conflicts, 32 sound connectors line-in, 26 line-out, 26 system board, 28 System Restore, 32 T troubleshooting conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 diagnostic lights, 37 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 Help and Support Center, 7 restore to previous state, 32 U USB connector, 26 connectors,... 20, 23 User's Guide, 6 V voltage selection switch, 21, 24 W warranty, 6 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 Help and Support Center, 7 System Restore, 32 46 Index L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 lights back of computer, 37 diagnostic, 20, 23, 37 floppy drive activity...
...Tag, 6 software conflicts, 32 sound connectors line-in, 26 line-out, 26 system board, 28 System Restore, 32 T troubleshooting conflicts, 32 Dell Diagnostics, 34 diagnostic lights, 37 Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 Help and Support Center, 7 restore to previous state, 32 U USB connector, 26 connectors,... 20, 23 User's Guide, 6 V voltage selection switch, 21, 24 W warranty, 6 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 32 Help and Support Center, 7 System Restore, 32 46 Index L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 lights back of computer, 37 diagnostic, 20, 23, 37 floppy drive activity...