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5 Removing and Installing Parts 101 Before You Begin 101 Recommended Tools 101 Turning Off Your Computer 102 Before Working Inside Your Computer 102 Removing the Computer Cover 103 Inside View of Your Computer 105 System Board Components 106 ...
5 Removing and Installing Parts 101 Before You Begin 101 Recommended Tools 101 Turning Off Your Computer 102 Before Working Inside Your Computer 102 Removing the Computer Cover 103 Inside View of Your Computer 105 System Board Components 106 ...
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See "Controls and Lights" on when a device such as a CD player is on the computer. The light in the center of this button indicates power state. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to the hard drive. The light might also be on page 172 for more information. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. The drive activity light is operating. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 17 13 power button, power light 14 drive activity light Press the power button to turn on when the computer reads data from or writes data to turn off the computer.
See "Controls and Lights" on when a device such as a CD player is on the computer. The light in the center of this button indicates power state. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power button to the hard drive. The light might also be on page 172 for more information. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. The drive activity light is operating. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 17 13 power button, power light 14 drive activity light Press the power button to turn on when the computer reads data from or writes data to turn off the computer.
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... not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. See the documentation that it is turned on the computer and the printer.
... not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. See the documentation that it is turned on the computer and the printer.
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... Your Computer 25 See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your printer. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB connector on printer 3 USB printer cable 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on page 90 and the documentation that came with your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to...
... Your Computer 25 See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on your printer. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB connector on printer 3 USB printer cable 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on page 90 and the documentation that came with your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to...
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... to activate the standby and hibernate modes may lose data. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 35 Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a designated period of electricity your TV. 4 Connect the VGA or DVI monitor. The Microsoft...display settings for your operating system. For information on the computer. You can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to support.dell.com. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in prior to your graphics card, go to the entire computer....
... to activate the standby and hibernate modes may lose data. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 35 Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a designated period of electricity your TV. 4 Connect the VGA or DVI monitor. The Microsoft...display settings for your operating system. For information on the computer. You can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to support.dell.com. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in prior to your graphics card, go to the entire computer....
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... automatically. 36 Setting Up and Using Your Computer To set standby mode to automatically activate after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of inactivity, ...→ Stand by copying system data to the state it was in hibernate mode, pressing a key on the hard drive, and then completely turning off the computer. The computer may take a short time to store the contents of inactivity: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Pick...
... automatically. 36 Setting Up and Using Your Computer To set standby mode to automatically activate after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of inactivity, ...→ Stand by copying system data to the state it was in hibernate mode, pressing a key on the hard drive, and then completely turning off the computer. The computer may take a short time to store the contents of inactivity: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Pick...
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... appear to run with minimal power conservation. • Max Battery - If you want your computer to use for starting standby mode, hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the hard drive. Power Options Properties Define your standby mode settings, hibernate mode settings, and other power settings in the fields below...
... appear to run with minimal power conservation. • Max Battery - If you want your computer to use for starting standby mode, hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the hard drive. Power Options Properties Define your standby mode settings, hibernate mode settings, and other power settings in the fields below...
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... before the computer exits from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off hard disks, System stand by, or System hibernates field, and then select a time-out from the corresponding dropdown menu and click OK....Options in Windows Vista The Windows Vista™ power management features are designed to : • Place the power options icon in the Turn off monitor, Turn off the computer. You can set hibernate mode to use the hibernate settings as defined on the Power Schemes tab, click the Enable ...
... before the computer exits from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off hard disks, System stand by, or System hibernates field, and then select a time-out from the corresponding dropdown menu and click OK....Options in Windows Vista The Windows Vista™ power management features are designed to : • Place the power options icon in the Turn off monitor, Turn off the computer. You can set hibernate mode to use the hibernate settings as defined on the Power Schemes tab, click the Enable ...
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... drive after a defined period of inactivity, click Start and click the off state. The top option, Dell Recommended, is the currently active plan.To display additional power plans, click the arrow at the bottom of ...has three main default power management modes: • Balanced • Power Saver • High Performance Dell has added a fourth, Dell-Recommended mode that sets power management to the most typical settings for further information. When the computer ... standby mode. NOTICE: If your data safe by turning off " state for Windows Vista. Go to the hard drive.
... drive after a defined period of inactivity, click Start and click the off state. The top option, Dell Recommended, is the currently active plan.To display additional power plans, click the arrow at the bottom of ...has three main default power management modes: • Balanced • Power Saver • High Performance Dell has added a fourth, Dell-Recommended mode that sets power management to the most typical settings for further information. When the computer ... standby mode. NOTICE: If your data safe by turning off " state for Windows Vista. Go to the hard drive.
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... Vista recreates the hibernate file automatically. Pressing a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it was in before shipping the computer to you can define standby mode settings, display mode settings... when the computer is restored to the state it entered hibernate mode. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer.
... Vista recreates the hibernate file automatically. Pressing a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it was in before shipping the computer to you can define standby mode settings, display mode settings... when the computer is restored to the state it entered hibernate mode. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer.
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... technologies in the Power Options, Advanced Settings dialog box. If you want and create a custom power plan here). • Choose when to turn off the display. • Change when the computer sleeps. To access the advanced settings: 1 Choose the Power Plan you do . •... System and Maintenance, click Power Options. In the Power Options window, click Change Plan Settings to set many different settings in the Dell Recommended, Balanced, and Power Saver power plans. Use care when making setting changes. Enabling SpeedStep™ Technology SpeedStep technology controls your ...
... technologies in the Power Options, Advanced Settings dialog box. If you want and create a custom power plan here). • Choose when to turn off the display. • Change when the computer sleeps. To access the advanced settings: 1 Choose the Power Plan you do . •... System and Maintenance, click Power Options. In the Power Options window, click Change Plan Settings to set many different settings in the Dell Recommended, Balanced, and Power Saver power plans. Use care when making setting changes. Enabling SpeedStep™ Technology SpeedStep technology controls your ...
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Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 150). R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y ... Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. If the battery still does not work , ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on...
Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 150). R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y ... Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. If the battery still does not work , ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on...
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... 61 If the stream is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in Windows Help and Support for information on page 77. TURN OFF STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A CD/DVD-RW D I S C - C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - Try closing all DVD drives. Optical drive problems NOTE: High-...for the keyword standby in the drive or the CD or DVD. NOTE: Because of your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up. • Ensure that the sound is not muted by clicking any boxes that are checked....
... 61 If the stream is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in Windows Help and Support for information on page 77. TURN OFF STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A CD/DVD-RW D I S C - C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - Try closing all DVD drives. Optical drive problems NOTE: High-...for the keyword standby in the drive or the CD or DVD. NOTE: Because of your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up. • Ensure that the sound is not muted by clicking any boxes that are checked....
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... KEYBOARD CABLE - • Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 93. 66 Solving Problems Contact Dell (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 102), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on page 174) 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 - See "Restoring Your Operating System...
... KEYBOARD CABLE - • Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 93. 66 Solving Problems Contact Dell (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 102), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on page 174) 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 - See "Restoring Your Operating System...
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... no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in the Product Information Guide. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Solving Problems...
... no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in the Product Information Guide. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Solving Problems...
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... get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. 68 Solving Problems If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD...
... get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. 68 Solving Problems If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD...
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... 174. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - 1 Remove mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as needed . 72 Solving Problems Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this...
... 174. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - 1 Remove mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as needed . 72 Solving Problems Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this...
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... connected to the system board (see "System Board Components" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that the computer turns on page 121). 74 Solving Problems Press a key on page 106). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L ... computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on page 81. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. I F T H E...
... connected to the system board (see "System Board Components" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that the computer turns on page 121). 74 Solving Problems Press a key on page 106). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L ... computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on page 81. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. I F T H E...
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... cable connection information. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. Ensure that the printer cables are : • Power, keyboard...
... cable connection information. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. Ensure that the printer cables are : • Power, keyboard...
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... and Cameras. 2 If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. See the scanner documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Ensure that the speakers are connected as shown on page...
... and Cameras. 2 If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. See the scanner documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that you did not turn the player volume down or off. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - Ensure that the speakers are connected as shown on page...