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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...
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...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→...WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). 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 the screen ...
...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→...WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). 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 the screen ...
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...laptop computer may need to be used to run a more complete system test to evaluate 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 status and ...problems. See your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your Service Manual for the message in the System Messages list or in ...
...laptop computer may need to be used to run a more complete system test to evaluate 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 status and ...problems. See your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your Service Manual for the message in the System Messages list or in ...
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...the power light is blue and the computer is not receiving power. - Press a key on . For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computing environment. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either..., ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on the front of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that ...
...the power light is blue and the computer is not receiving power. - Press a key on . For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computing environment. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either..., ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on the front of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that ...
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...- Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Ensure that the processor power cable is ... connected to match the AC power at your computer). • If the power light is set to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with numbers on a power strip - Replace power...
...- Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • Eliminate interference. Ensure that the processor power cable is ... connected to match the AC power at your computer). • If the power light is set to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the documentation shipped with numbers on a power strip - Replace power...
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...with your computer or see the Service Manual for your computer for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance).... table, see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Diagnostic Lights for more about the meaning of certain features. FOR MORE INFORMATION: to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see the Service Manual for your computer or ...
...with your computer or see the Service Manual for your computer for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance).... table, see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Diagnostic Lights for more about the meaning of certain features. FOR MORE INFORMATION: to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see the Service Manual for your computer or ...
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... AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. Connect the correct...Dell" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer's Service Manual...
... AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. Connect the correct...Dell" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer's Service Manual...
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...'s instructions. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see the instructions that the original drive is defective. CAUTION: Before you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Discard used...section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Windows® XP •...
...'s instructions. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see the instructions that the original drive is defective. CAUTION: Before you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Discard used...section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Windows® XP •...
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...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I V E R - Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer or see the Service Manual...practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the network cable. Power Problems ...
...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I V E R - Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer or see the Service Manual...practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the network cable. Power Problems ...
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...device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is working condition to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are securely connected to the same power strip Troubleshooting ...protection devices with similar in standby mode. The computer is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. •...
...device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is working condition to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are securely connected to the same power strip Troubleshooting ...protection devices with similar in standby mode. The computer is securely connected to the system board power connector (POWER2) (see the Service Manual for your computer). The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. •...
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... additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on the front of the procedures in known working by testing it with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is not responding, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on . - The power... button light located on page 337). Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on the front of the procedures in known working by testing it with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is not responding, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on . - The power... button light located on page 337). Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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... Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Documentation for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer. The service is securely connected to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Some possible causes of software and hardware updates for your computer...- To enroll for your computer.) • If the power light is set to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - Too many devices on a power strip -
... Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Documentation for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer. The service is securely connected to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Some possible causes of software and hardware updates for your computer...- To enroll for your computer.) • If the power light is set to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - Too many devices on a power strip -
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... or wireless has been disabled on the computer. • Check your wireless router to the wireless router: a. See the Service Manual on page 43. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional ... b. Network Problems Wireless Connections If the network connection is powered on www.dell.com at support.dell.com for your computer. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. Click Start → Connect To. Follow the instructions...
... or wireless has been disabled on the computer. • Check your wireless router to the wireless router: a. See the Service Manual on page 43. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional ... b. Network Problems Wireless Connections If the network connection is powered on www.dell.com at support.dell.com for your computer. Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. Click Start → Connect To. Follow the instructions...
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...or incorrectly installed. Ensure that hinders reception on page 43. Press a key on the keyboard, move the pointer on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). An unwanted signal is in standby mode. The computer is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. If ... - The computer has a power problem or an internal device malfunction. If the power light is not responding - For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on the trackpad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. The display may have to the same...
...or incorrectly installed. Ensure that hinders reception on page 43. Press a key on the keyboard, move the pointer on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). An unwanted signal is in standby mode. The computer is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. If ... - The computer has a power problem or an internal device malfunction. If the power light is not responding - For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on the trackpad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. The display may have to the same...
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...other memory problems - • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. 25 For more information about... Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell....
...other memory problems - • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. 25 For more information about... Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell....
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Alternatively you could see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 43 for assistance). Alert! For help you received is loose, or no bootable device exists. 29 Possible motherboard failure ... complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 43 for assistance). See the Service Manual on page 43 for assistance. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see the documentation for loose connection. Keyboard failure - Using Support Tools...
Alternatively you could see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 43 for assistance). Alert! For help you received is loose, or no bootable device exists. 29 Possible motherboard failure ... complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 43 for assistance). See the Service Manual on page 43 for assistance. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see the documentation for loose connection. Keyboard failure - Using Support Tools...
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...If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is correct (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 43 for it to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. Disconnect...Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Dell recommends that you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. Click Start → Help and...
...If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is correct (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 43 for it to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. Disconnect...Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Dell recommends that you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. Click Start → Help and...
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... Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 26 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer and try again. 31 See the System Setup section in the Service Manual to review your hard drive or from the boot... menu and press . Ensure that the computer is active. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you begin. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer's...
... Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 26 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer and try again. 31 See the System Setup section in the Service Manual to review your hard drive or from the boot... menu and press . Ensure that the computer is active. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you begin. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer's...
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... additional memory, or a new hard drive. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. upgrade your hard drive. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 44...
... additional memory, or a new hard drive. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. upgrade your hard drive. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 44...
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... MHz, DDR2 DIMM Minimum 1 GB Maximum 4 GB (32-bit operating system) 8 GB (64-bit operating system) NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support...
... MHz, DDR2 DIMM Minimum 1 GB Maximum 4 GB (32-bit operating system) 8 GB (64-bit operating system) NOTE: For instructions on upgrading your memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support...