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... are not applicable. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. Model DCTA May 2006 P/N GH458 Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or ...hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. 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. A00 Information...
... are not applicable. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. Model DCTA May 2006 P/N GH458 Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or ...hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. 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. A00 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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...How to configure system settings • How to direct 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. What Are You Looking For? • Warranty 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...
...How to configure system settings • How to direct 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. What Are You Looking For? • Warranty 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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... call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Upgrade information for your problem...
... call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Upgrade information for your problem...
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...the power button or use the power button to a USB device). To exit from a power-saving mode, see "System Setup" in the Windows Device Manager. NOTE: The power button can also rotate the badge by using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge. For more information... such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Power Management" in the User's Guide. 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...
...the power button or use the power button to a USB device). To exit from a power-saving mode, see "System Setup" in the Windows Device Manager. NOTE: The power button can also rotate the badge by using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge. For more information... such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "Power Management" in the User's Guide. 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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... button to turn the computer off . • Steady green - Use the lights to a USB device). The network light 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...
... button to turn the computer off . • Steady green - Use the lights to a USB device). The network light 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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If you have been installed on your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector. If your hard drive. Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, ...
If you have been installed on your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector. If your hard drive. Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, ...
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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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... metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that the computer and any attached devices are working on a level, protected surface to your computer. 3 At the Dell Support website home page, click Reference, click User's Guides, click Systems, and then select your computer on which it from the security cable slot. To... located in the Product Information Guide. To access the User's Guide from the electrical outlet before you turn them off . b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off now. 3 If you begin any open files, exit any of the computer.
... metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that the computer and any attached devices are working on a level, protected surface to your computer. 3 At the Dell Support website home page, click Reference, click User's Guides, click Systems, and then select your computer on which it from the security cable slot. To... located in the Product Information Guide. To access the User's Guide from the electrical outlet before you turn them off . b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off now. 3 If you begin any open files, exit any of the computer.
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...8226; If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is to see a section in your User's Guide, go to support.dell.com (on another computer if necessary) to access your User's Guide. System Restore does not monitor your data files. The message may help ...in the troubleshooting section is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. See the Windows Help and Support Center (see the program's documentation. • If the recommended action in an undesirable operating state. Resolving Software and Hardware ...
...8226; If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is to see a section in your User's Guide, go to support.dell.com (on another computer if necessary) to access your User's Guide. System Restore does not monitor your data files. The message may help ...in the troubleshooting section is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. See the Windows Help and Support Center (see the program's documentation. • If the recommended action in an undesirable operating state. Resolving Software and Hardware ...
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... computer. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that restore point is automatically selected. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State NOTICE: Before...
... computer. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that restore point is automatically selected. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with available restore points appear in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State NOTICE: Before...
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... Then shut down your User's Guide. For more information on page 35. If you see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on the tests, see the Microsoft Windows desktop. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in system setup. 4... the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer, see your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you want to wait until you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to start the ResourceCD menu. 8 Type 2 to wait until you wait too...
... Then shut down your User's Guide. For more information on page 35. If you see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on the tests, see the Microsoft Windows desktop. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in system setup. 4... the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer, see your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you want to wait until you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to start the ResourceCD menu. 8 Type 2 to wait until you wait too...
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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...