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... pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. • Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information...
... pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. • Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information...
Dell Technology Guide
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... by your ISP to complete the setup. 174 Accessing the Internet Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect. • Choose Broadband... if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→...
... by your ISP to complete the setup. 174 Accessing the Internet Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect. • Choose Broadband... if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→...
Dell Technology Guide
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... the message in the System Messages list or in your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information on your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Some desktop computers...to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different ...
... the message in the System Messages list or in your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information on your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Some desktop computers...to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... the power connector on the front of the computer and the electrical outlet. - For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. Troubleshooting 273 Reseat the power cable into an ... is blue and the computer is in this support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computer. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computing environment. If the computer is plugged into a power strip...
... the power connector on the front of the computer and the electrical outlet. - For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby mode. Troubleshooting 273 Reseat the power cable into an ... is blue and the computer is in this support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computer. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computing environment. If the computer is plugged into a power strip...
Dell Technology Guide
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... flash, and then turn off. If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is working by testing it with your location, if applicable. - Some possible causes...power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar products in known working condition to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is set to match the AC power at your computer). -...
... flash, and then turn off. If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is working by testing it with your location, if applicable. - Some possible causes...power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar products in known working condition to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is set to match the AC power at your computer). -...
Dell Technology Guide
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... during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. During normal operation, the keyboard status lights display the current status of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic... for assistance). C P U F A N F A I L U R E - Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. If the computer malfunctions, you received is not listed in the table, see the documentation for Laptop Computers Typically...
... during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. During normal operation, the keyboard status lights display the current status of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic... for assistance). C P U F A N F A I L U R E - Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. If the computer malfunctions, you received is not listed in the table, see the documentation for Laptop Computers Typically...
Dell Technology Guide
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...M E M O R Y. S T R I T Y. - O F - THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting If the problem persists, replace the CMOS...UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure ...
...M E M O R Y. S T R I T Y. - O F - THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting If the problem persists, replace the CMOS...UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure ...
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... If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see the instructions that the original drive is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert ... time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type ...
... If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see the instructions that the original drive is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert ... time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type ...
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... Lights for your computer. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G - If the link integrity light is off (see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that the network is occurring. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR...
... Lights for your computer. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I N G - If the link integrity light is off (see the Service Manual for Laptop Computers" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer or see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that the network is occurring. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR...
Dell Technology Guide
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...power cable in the power connector on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the documentation shipped with another device, ... are properly installed and securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). Press a key on the back of interference are: • Power, ...
...power cable in the power connector on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the documentation shipped with another device, ... are properly installed and securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). Press a key on the back of interference are: • Power, ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. 304 Troubleshooting Ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on page 337). Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the main power cable and ...is plugged into both the power connector on . - Press a key on properly. - For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 273. Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar in known working by testing it with your computer...
...electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. 304 Troubleshooting Ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on page 337). Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the main power cable and ...is plugged into both the power connector on . - Press a key on properly. - For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 273. Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar in known working by testing it with your computer...
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Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer.) • If the power light is securely connected to match the AC power at your computer. • Eliminate interference. Troubleshooting 305 The service is set to the system board (see the ...Some possible causes of software and hardware updates for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications. Multiple power strips connected to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Too many devices on a power strip - - Ensure that the processor ...
Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer.) • If the power light is securely connected to match the AC power at your computer. • Eliminate interference. Troubleshooting 305 The service is set to the system board (see the ...Some possible causes of software and hardware updates for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications. Multiple power strips connected to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Too many devices on a power strip - - Ensure that the processor ...
Setup Guide
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...are not working - • Certain touch screen features may not be disabled. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 55 or "Contacting... Dell" on page 76. If you cannot solve your computer. To enable the touch screen features, click...
...are not working - • Certain touch screen features may not be disabled. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 55 or "Contacting... Dell" on page 76. If you cannot solve your computer. To enable the touch screen features, click...
Setup Guide
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... or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Three Possible system board failure - Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip... beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 76).
... or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Three Possible system board failure - Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip... beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 76).
Setup Guide
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...). An unwanted signal is blinking white - If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). If you experience other signals. If you are : • Power...
...). An unwanted signal is blinking white - If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). If you experience other signals. If you are : • Power...
Setup Guide
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... as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). 57 CPU fan failure - Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). Hard-disk drive failure - Hard-disk drive read failure -
... as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). 57 CPU fan failure - Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). Hard-disk drive failure - Hard-disk drive read failure -
Setup Guide
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... preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the problem your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals for a more troubleshooting information. 3. Getting...
... preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the problem your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals for a more troubleshooting information. 3. Getting...
Setup Guide
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... memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 67 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 59 "My Dell Downloads" on page 56 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 78
... memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 67 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 59 "My Dell Downloads" on page 56 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 78
Setup Guide
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... pins Memory Connectors two user-accessible SODIMM connectors Capacities 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB Memory type 800 MHz SODIMM DDR2 (Studio 1555) 1067/1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 (Studio 1557/Studio 1558) Minimum memory 1 GB (single channel) Maximum memory 8 GB (dual channel - 4 GB x 2) NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. 84
... pins Memory Connectors two user-accessible SODIMM connectors Capacities 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB Memory type 800 MHz SODIMM DDR2 (Studio 1555) 1067/1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 (Studio 1557/Studio 1558) Minimum memory 1 GB (single channel) Maximum memory 8 GB (dual channel - 4 GB x 2) NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. 84