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... on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually. • If you are using a dial-up my connection manually, continue to complete the setup. If you have already obtained setup information from an ISP. 5 Click Next.
... on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually. • If you are using a dial-up my connection manually, continue to complete the setup. If you have already obtained setup information from an ISP. 5 Click Next.
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... power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is green and the computer is not responding, see "Diagnostic Lights" in your Service Manual. • If the power light is blinking green, the computer is plugged into both the power connector on the back of the computer and the...
... power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is green and the computer is not responding, see "Diagnostic Lights" in your Service Manual. • If the power light is blinking green, the computer is plugged into both the power connector on the back of the computer and the...
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... problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - - Some possible causes of interference are securely connected to the system board (see your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is securely connected to identify a more serious cause (see "Troubleshooting Tips...
... problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - - Some possible causes of interference are securely connected to the system board (see your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is securely connected to identify a more serious cause (see "Troubleshooting Tips...
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... from the computer. DATA ERROR - DRIVE NOT READY - ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. 32 Troubleshooting For an external mouse, check the cable connection. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L... (see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that shipped with your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 39). BA D C O M M A N D OR F I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - C A C H E D I ...
... from the computer. DATA ERROR - DRIVE NOT READY - ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. 32 Troubleshooting For an external mouse, check the cable connection. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L... (see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that shipped with your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 39). BA D C O M M A N D OR F I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - C A C H E D I ...
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...hard drive does not respond to copy is full. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from the computer. If the problem persists, try another ... Do not use a larger capacity disk. GENERAL FAILURE - D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I V E - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. Shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. E X T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I Z E H ...
...hard drive does not respond to copy is full. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from the computer. If the problem persists, try another ... Do not use a larger capacity disk. GENERAL FAILURE - D I S K D R I V E C O N F I G U R A T I V E - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. Shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. E X T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I Z E H ...
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..., so the file cannot be faulty or improperly seated. K E Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I L U R E - K E Y B O A R D S T U C K KEY F A I L U R E - L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I L U R E - If the problem persists, try another program, or a utility. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Insert bootable media. The message is installed. K E Y B O A R D C O N T R O L L E R F A I R E C T - M EMORY A L L O C A T I L U R E - Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during...
..., so the file cannot be faulty or improperly seated. K E Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I L U R E - K E Y B O A R D S T U C K KEY F A I L U R E - L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I L U R E - If the problem persists, try another program, or a utility. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Insert bootable media. The message is installed. K E Y B O A R D C O N T R O L L E R F A I R E C T - M EMORY A L L O C A T I L U R E - Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during...
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... - D L L F I C E AVAILABLE - A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may be faulty or improperly seated. OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - The optional...FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - Reinstall the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Troubleshooting 35 See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. N O B O O T D E V I L E W A S N O T ...
... - D L L F I C E AVAILABLE - A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may be faulty or improperly seated. OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - The optional...FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - Reinstall the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Troubleshooting 35 See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. N O B O O T D E V I L E W A S N O T ...
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...The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). OF - You may be malfunctioning. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery.... hard drive. Run the Windows error-checking utility to restore the data by entering the system setup program, and then immediately exit the program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 71). 36 Troubleshooting SHUTDOWN FAILURE - D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - System configuration settings are defective, back ...
...The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). OF - You may be malfunctioning. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery.... hard drive. Run the Windows error-checking utility to restore the data by entering the system setup program, and then immediately exit the program (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 71). 36 Troubleshooting SHUTDOWN FAILURE - D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - System configuration settings are defective, back ...
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... may be malfunctioning. FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L E D - CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I C A L S U P P O R T - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual on page 39). TI M E - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for assistance). Replace the defective fan (see...
... may be malfunctioning. FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L E D - CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I C A L S U P P O R T - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual on page 39). TI M E - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for assistance). Replace the defective fan (see...
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...OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I N T E R R U P T - Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71 for assistance). Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field... DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. • If the hard drive is your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support...
...OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I N T E R R U P T - Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71 for assistance). Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field... DRIVE SELF MONITORING SYSTEM HAS REPORTED THAT A PARAMETER HAS EXCEEDED ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. • If the hard drive is your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support...
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...intervals to open the Boot Device Menu. NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, contact Dell (see your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that is known to be working properly. 2 Turn...with your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter the system setup program (see "Contacting Dell" on page 44, and then run the Dell Diagnostics before contacting Dell for extended periods of the procedures in this ...
...intervals to open the Boot Device Menu. NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, contact Dell (see your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that is known to be working properly. 2 Turn...with your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter the system setup program (see "Contacting Dell" on page 44, and then run the Dell Diagnostics before contacting Dell for extended periods of the procedures in this ...
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...result when a key is active. 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media into the optical drive. 2 Restart your computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. or down for extended periods of time. Troubleshooting 41 NOTE: Using the one-time boot menu changes the boot ...5 Press any key to return to complete. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter the system setup program (see your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure...
...result when a key is active. 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media into the optical drive. 2 Restart your computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. or down for extended periods of time. Troubleshooting 41 NOTE: Using the one-time boot menu changes the boot ...5 Press any key to return to complete. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter the system setup program (see your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure...
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... power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Remove and then reinstall any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see your computer. NOTE: The procedures in ...Windows Classic view. Press a key on . • If the display is working by testing it with your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). The computer is in the power connector on the back of the procedures in this section, read and follow the...
... power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Remove and then reinstall any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see your computer. NOTE: The procedures in ...Windows Classic view. Press a key on . • If the display is working by testing it with your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). The computer is in the power connector on the back of the procedures in this section, read and follow the...
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... files and exit any of the procedures in this section, read and follow the safety instructions provided with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual on page 39). Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the...
... files and exit any of the procedures in this section, read and follow the safety instructions provided with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual on page 39). Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the...
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..., click the question mark (?) at the top of the Dell™ Support screen. 50 Troubleshooting Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click or right-click the icon to manually check your computing environment. • View the Dell Support Utility settings. • Access the help file for the Dell Support Utility. • View frequently asked questions. •...
..., click the question mark (?) at the top of the Dell™ Support screen. 50 Troubleshooting Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click or right-click the icon to manually check your computing environment. • View the Dell Support Utility settings. • Access the help file for the Dell Support Utility. • View frequently asked questions. •...
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NOTE: The User Account Control window may be manually updated for driver software. 8 Click Browse and navigate to display the files associated with that driver. otherwise, contact your administrator to continue. 3 Double-click ...Browse my computer for any hardware device installed in the previous section you are located on the computer, click Continue; Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to update the driver manually. following subsections, or click Extract, follow the extracting instructions, and then read the readme file. If instructed to ...
NOTE: The User Account Control window may be manually updated for driver software. 8 Click Browse and navigate to display the files associated with that driver. otherwise, contact your administrator to continue. 3 Double-click ...Browse my computer for any hardware device installed in the previous section you are located on the computer, click Continue; Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files to update the driver manually. following subsections, or click Extract, follow the extracting instructions, and then read the readme file. If instructed to ...
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... User License Agreement, are the same ones that appeared the first time the computer was turned on the computer. Reinstalling Software 59 NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. During the boot process, a blue bar with PC Restore, click Reboot. 3 Click Restore and click Confirm. If you will not be... able to use it to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . After you have removed...
... User License Agreement, are the same ones that appeared the first time the computer was turned on the computer. Reinstalling Software 59 NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. During the boot process, a blue bar with PC Restore, click Reboot. 3 Click Restore and click Confirm. If you will not be... able to use it to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . After you have removed...
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...Manual for your Your Microsoft Windows License is located on your computer. Document/Media/Label Contents Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support Documentation See the safety and warranty information that shipped with your computer. located on your operating system The Dell... product key is operating system. For additional regulatory information, see the Regulatory Compliance homepage on www.dell.com at • Using and maintaining peripherals support.dell.com. • Understanding technologies such as RAID, Internet, Bluetooth® wireless technology, e-mail,...
...Manual for your Your Microsoft Windows License is located on your computer. Document/Media/Label Contents Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support Documentation See the safety and warranty information that shipped with your computer. located on your operating system The Dell... product key is operating system. For additional regulatory information, see the Regulatory Compliance homepage on www.dell.com at • Using and maintaining peripherals support.dell.com. • Understanding technologies such as RAID, Internet, Bluetooth® wireless technology, e-mail,...