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... of abbreviations and acronyms, see Glossary in your computer. is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc.; disclaims any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo and Dell Precision are not applicable. All rights reserved. Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or...
... of abbreviations and acronyms, see Glossary in your computer. is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc.; disclaims any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo and Dell Precision are not applicable. All rights reserved. Dell Inc. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or...
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... for Your Computer 29 Solving Problems 29 Troubleshooting Tips 29 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 30 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 30 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 31 Dell Diagnostics 32 Before you start testing 33 Beep Codes 33 Error Messages 35 Diagnostic Lights 35 Diagnostic Light Codes...
... for Your Computer 29 Solving Problems 29 Troubleshooting Tips 29 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 30 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 30 Using the Last Known Good Configuration 31 Dell Diagnostics 32 Before you start testing 33 Beep Codes 33 Error Messages 35 Diagnostic Lights 35 Diagnostic Light Codes...
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...Code 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 2... and Utilities CD. What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your call when contacting technical support. ...
...Code 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 2... and Utilities CD. What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your call when contacting technical support. ...
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...memory, the hard drive, and the operating premier.support.dell.com. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • How to view questions the appropriate ...to installing any of your region or business segment to work with programs and files • Documentation for components, such as modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your...
...memory, the hard drive, and the operating premier.support.dell.com. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers NOTE: Corporate, government, and education customers can also use Windows XP • How to view questions the appropriate ...to installing any of your region or business segment to work with programs and files • Documentation for components, such as modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your...
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... back USB connectors for devices that can also be used to wake the system or to place it is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. For more information. 9 power light The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a personal...
... back USB connectors for devices that can also be used to wake the system or to place it is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. For more information. 9 power light The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a personal...
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... devices that typically remain connected, such as a printer, to the same address. If you use the connector on your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have been installed on the card. 3 mouse connector Plug a standard mouse into a USB connector.
... devices that typically remain connected, such as a printer, to the same address. If you use the connector on your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have been installed on the card. 3 mouse connector Plug a standard mouse into a USB connector.
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...Failure to install the stand could result in the computer tipping over while lifting. See your computer from your hard drive or the Dell Support website at all of the available connectors • Inside views of your computer, including a detailed graphic of the system ...your computer such as Legacy Select 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 • ...
...Failure to install the stand could result in the computer tipping over while lifting. See your computer from your hard drive or the Dell Support website at all of the available connectors • Inside views of your computer, including a detailed graphic of the system ...your computer such as Legacy Select 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 • ...
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...click Next. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that allows you prefer. 30 Quick Reference Guide See the Windows Help and Support Center (see and select restore points. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that you to see "Finding ...Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you to resolve a hardware conflict on the screen. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to restore your computer to an earlier operating state (without ...
...click Next. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that allows you prefer. 30 Quick Reference Guide See the Windows Help and Support Center (see and select restore points. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that you to see "Finding ...Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you to resolve a hardware conflict on the screen. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to restore your computer to an earlier operating state (without ...
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... my last restoration and click Next. 3 Click Next. Enabling System Restore If you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Quick Reference Guide 31 The System Restore screen appears...
... my last restoration and click Next. 3 Click Next. Enabling System Restore If you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Quick Reference Guide 31 The System Restore screen appears...
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... system installation guide and Operating System CD. For more information on the tests, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on your hard drive. • Reinstall your computer, see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Using this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Then shut down...
... system installation guide and Operating System CD. For more information on the tests, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD" on your hard drive. • Reinstall your computer, see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Using this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Then shut down...
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...ROM option from the menu that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the Dell Diagnostics and press . 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. This beep code tells you that you see the Windows desktop. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for technical assistance...Write down your computer's components and devices, such as connectors. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you want to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for one beep. Quick Reference Guide 33 Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of three ...
...ROM option from the menu that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the Dell Diagnostics and press . 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. This beep code tells you that you see the Windows desktop. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for technical assistance...Write down your computer's components and devices, such as connectors. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you want to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for one beep. Quick Reference Guide 33 Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of three ...
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..., 20 parallel, 19 power, 18 serial, 20 sound, 19-20 USB, 17, 19-20 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 Dell Premier Support website, 6 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics beep codes, 33 Dell, 32-33 lights, 17, 35 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product... 33 diagnostic lights, 35 H hard drive activity light, 16-17 hardware beep codes, 33 conflicts, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 30 headphone connector, 17 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 I IEEE connectors, 16, 20 IRQ conflicts, 30 Index 43
..., 20 parallel, 19 power, 18 serial, 20 sound, 19-20 USB, 17, 19-20 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 Dell Premier Support website, 6 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics beep codes, 33 Dell, 32-33 lights, 17, 35 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product... 33 diagnostic lights, 35 H hard drive activity light, 16-17 hardware beep codes, 33 conflicts, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 30 headphone connector, 17 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 I IEEE connectors, 16, 20 IRQ conflicts, 30 Index 43
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..., 20 network activity, 20 power, 17 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 mouse connector, 19 N network connector, 20 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 P power button, 17 connector, 18 light, 17 problems beep codes, 33 conflicts, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 diagnostic lights, 35 restore to previous... Tag, 6 software conflicts, 30 sound connectors line-in, 20 line-out, 19 support website, 7 System Restore, 30 T troubleshooting conflicts, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 diagnostic lights, 35 Hardware Troubleshooter, 30 Help and Support Center, 7 restore to previous state, 30 U USB connector, 19-20...
..., 20 network activity, 20 power, 17 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 mouse connector, 19 N network connector, 20 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 P power button, 17 connector, 18 light, 17 problems beep codes, 33 conflicts, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 diagnostic lights, 35 restore to previous... Tag, 6 software conflicts, 30 sound connectors line-in, 20 line-out, 19 support website, 7 System Restore, 30 T troubleshooting conflicts, 30 Dell Diagnostics, 32-33 diagnostic lights, 35 Hardware Troubleshooter, 30 Help and Support Center, 7 restore to previous state, 30 U USB connector, 19-20...
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...Dell Inc. ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of Microsoft® Windows® XP Getting Help FCC Notice (U.S. Model DCDO August 2006 P/N MD488 Rev. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, Dell TravelLite, PowerEdge, PowerVault, StrikeZone, PowerApp, and Dell...of Intel Corporation; Bluetooth is used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. under license; Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Information About Your Computer About Your Computer Advanced Features Copying CDs and DVDs Before You ...
...Dell Inc. ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of Microsoft® Windows® XP Getting Help FCC Notice (U.S. Model DCDO August 2006 P/N MD488 Rev. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, Dell TravelLite, PowerEdge, PowerVault, StrikeZone, PowerApp, and Dell...of Intel Corporation; Bluetooth is used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. under license; Dell Precision™ Workstation 690 User's Guide Information About Your Computer About Your Computer Advanced Features Copying CDs and DVDs Before You ...
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.... Access connectors for a description of this connector may differ from a power-saving state, see Power Management. The computer is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. For more information about sleep states and exiting from what is on the diagnostic code. The appearance of light codes that can help...
.... Access connectors for a description of this connector may differ from a power-saving state, see Power Management. The computer is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. For more information about sleep states and exiting from what is on the diagnostic code. The appearance of light codes that can help...
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... external storage devices. 10 keyboard connector If you have a standard PS/2 keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. It is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector. 11 line-in connector Use the blue line-in...
... external storage devices. 10 keyboard connector If you have a standard PS/2 keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. It is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, the necessary mouse drivers have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector. 11 line-in connector Use the blue line-in...
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... navigate to appear. 3. Press a second time, in New Password field, leaving the field blank. 6. Entering System Setup 1. When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed for it is recommended that Not Set is displayed, you add, change, or remove any settings. NOTE: If an administrator...administrator password has been deleted. Enter system setup (see Clearing Forgotten Passwords. This prompt can make your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you are an expert computer user...
... navigate to appear. 3. Press a second time, in New Password field, leaving the field blank. 6. Entering System Setup 1. When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed for it is recommended that Not Set is displayed, you add, change, or remove any settings. NOTE: If an administrator...administrator password has been deleted. Enter system setup (see Clearing Forgotten Passwords. This prompt can make your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you are an expert computer user...
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... for the Current Boot You can use this feature reduces computer startup time by serial number) - The computer attempts to a USB connector (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. NOTE: If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to boot from the selected hard drive. If you to press to...
... for the Current Boot You can use this feature reduces computer startup time by serial number) - The computer attempts to a USB connector (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. NOTE: If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to boot from the selected hard drive. If you to press to...
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... pins to ground the system board. 8. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. 1. b. The real-time clock is assigned. 12. After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on . Clearing CMOS Settings CAUTION: Before you receive your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on the system board...
... pins to ground the system board. 8. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. 1. b. The real-time clock is assigned. 12. After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on . Clearing CMOS Settings CAUTION: Before you receive your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on the system board...
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... system setup (see your operating system documentation. Also, your computer using a power management event such as Remote Wake Up. Sleep Mode Wake-Up Methods (Windows XP) Standby l Press the power button l Auto power on l Move or click the mouse l Type on the keyboard l USB device activity l ...support the hibernate and/or standby mode feature(s) and have not been optimized for use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or higher operating system because Windows XP is recommended that can remotely start at a specified time. It is optimized to devices such as ...
... system setup (see your operating system documentation. Also, your computer using a power management event such as Remote Wake Up. Sleep Mode Wake-Up Methods (Windows XP) Standby l Press the power button l Auto power on l Move or click the mouse l Type on the keyboard l USB device activity l ...support the hibernate and/or standby mode feature(s) and have not been optimized for use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or higher operating system because Windows XP is recommended that can remotely start at a specified time. It is optimized to devices such as ...