Owners Manual
Page 1
... front panel door (push to open) power button power light Dell™ XPS™ 210 Owner's Manual front panel door (open) diagnostic lights hard drive activity light headphone connector microphone connector IEEE 1394 connector optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader* CD or DVD drive light USB 2.0 connectors (2) voltage selection switch line-out connector line-in connector rear...
... front panel door (push to open) power button power light Dell™ XPS™ 210 Owner's Manual front panel door (open) diagnostic lights hard drive activity light headphone connector microphone connector IEEE 1394 connector optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader* CD or DVD drive light USB 2.0 connectors (2) voltage selection switch line-out connector line-in connector rear...
Owners Manual
Page 5
... Problems 47 The screen is blank 47 The screen is difficult to read 48 3 Troubleshooting Tools 49 Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 52 Drivers 54 What Is a Driver 54 Identifying Drivers 54 Reinstalling Drivers 55 Resolving Software and Hardware ...Incompatibilities 56 Restoring Your Operating System 56 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56 4 Removing and Installing Parts 61 Before ...
... Problems 47 The screen is blank 47 The screen is difficult to read 48 3 Troubleshooting Tools 49 Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 52 Drivers 54 What Is a Driver 54 Identifying Drivers 54 Reinstalling Drivers 55 Resolving Software and Hardware ...Incompatibilities 56 Restoring Your Operating System 56 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56 4 Removing and Installing Parts 61 Before ...
Owners Manual
Page 14
...Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras (see "Diagnostic Lights" on the card. Press this button to indicate different states: • No light - See "Power Problems" on the computer. The computer is on page 49. Press this button to...headphones and most kinds of speakers. The computer is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for more information on what each diagnostic light means, see "System Setup" on page 101 for devices that typically remain connected, such as a CD player is on booting to ...
...Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras (see "Diagnostic Lights" on the card. Press this button to indicate different states: • No light - See "Power Problems" on the computer. The computer is on page 49. Press this button to...headphones and most kinds of speakers. The computer is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for more information on what each diagnostic light means, see "System Setup" on page 101 for devices that typically remain connected, such as a CD player is on booting to ...
Owners Manual
Page 30
... the computer exits from the corresponding drop-down menu and click OK. Intel Viiv technology is being accessed by the power button indicator and diagnostic lights 1, 2, and 4 being lit. To program these functions, click an option from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the ...the computer is a technology aimed at the digital home enthusiast that includes: • A BIOS that are ordered with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 and dual core processors. For more information on power management options: 1 Click the Start button, then click Help and ...
... the computer exits from the corresponding drop-down menu and click OK. Intel Viiv technology is being accessed by the power button indicator and diagnostic lights 1, 2, and 4 being lit. To program these functions, click an option from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the ...the computer is a technology aimed at the digital home enthusiast that includes: • A BIOS that are ordered with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 and dual core processors. For more information on power management options: 1 Click the Start button, then click Help and ...
Owners Manual
Page 39
... Incompatibilities" on the setup diagram for at least 8 to the computer. If you are unable to the computer, then try using the keyboard. TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - See "Diagnostic Lights" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for your computer.
... Incompatibilities" on the setup diagram for at least 8 to the computer. If you are unable to the computer, then try using the keyboard. TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - See "Diagnostic Lights" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for your computer.
Owners Manual
Page 43
...is firmly inserted into the network connector on page 100), no network communication exists. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G S - 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 - If the link integrity light is in the Product Information Guide. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 56. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G G R E E N - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Replace the network cable. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 49. See "Resolving...
...is firmly inserted into the network connector on page 100), no network communication exists. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G S - 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 - If the link integrity light is in the Product Information Guide. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 56. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G G R E E N - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Replace the network cable. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 49. See "Resolving...
Owners Manual
Page 48
...N I T O R S E T T I N G S - Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to appear shaky. ROTATE ... Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click Display, then click the Settings tab. 3 Adjust Screen resolution and Color quality settings, as a lamp. See "Diagnostic Lights" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. See the monitor documentation for interference. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T S - M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A...
...N I T O R S E T T I N G S - Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to appear shaky. ROTATE ... Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Themes. 2 Click Display, then click the Settings tab. 3 Adjust Screen resolution and Color quality settings, as a lamp. See "Diagnostic Lights" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. See the monitor documentation for interference. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T S - M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A...
Owners Manual
Page 49
... memory of the same type into a working electrical outlet (see "Power Problems" on page 43). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 112). Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in a normal off condition or a possible...
... memory of the same type into a working electrical outlet (see "Power Problems" on page 43). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 112). Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in a normal off condition or a possible...
Owners Manual
Page 100
... Guide 265 V at 50/60 Hz; 180 to the network. Activity light (on integrated network yellow blinking light adapter) Diagnostic lights four lights on the front panel (see "Power Problems" on integrated network adapter) green light - solid green for an explanation of the diagnostic light codes) Standby power light STBYLED on state. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network...
... Guide 265 V at 50/60 Hz; 180 to the network. Activity light (on integrated network yellow blinking light adapter) Diagnostic lights four lights on the front panel (see "Power Problems" on integrated network adapter) green light - solid green for an explanation of the diagnostic light codes) Standby power light STBYLED on state. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network...
Owners Manual
Page 133
... how to, 25 copying DVDs general information, 25 helpful tips, 27 how to, 25 cover closing, 96 opening, 62 D Dell contacting, 111-112 Dell Diagnostics, 52 support policy, 110 Dell support site, 11 diagnostic lights, 49 diagnostics Dell, 52 lights, 49 display. See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 warranty, 9 drivers...
... how to, 25 copying DVDs general information, 25 helpful tips, 27 how to, 25 cover closing, 96 opening, 62 D Dell contacting, 111-112 Dell Diagnostics, 52 support policy, 110 Dell support site, 11 diagnostic lights, 49 diagnostics Dell, 52 lights, 49 display. See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 warranty, 9 drivers...
Owners Manual
Page 134
End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages diagnostic lights, 49 F floppy drive installing, 91 removing, 89 H hard drive installing, 78 problems, 35 removing, 76 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 52 Hardware Troubleshooter, 56 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows Help and Support Center, ... 21 problems, 43 setting up , 22 problems, 35 K keyboard problems, 39 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 lights back of computer, 49 diagnostic, 49 M media card reader installing, 87 problems, 38 removing, 85 using, 18 memory 4-GB configurations, 68 DDR2 overview, 66 ...
End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages diagnostic lights, 49 F floppy drive installing, 91 removing, 89 H hard drive installing, 78 problems, 35 removing, 76 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 52 Hardware Troubleshooter, 56 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows Help and Support Center, ... 21 problems, 43 setting up , 22 problems, 35 K keyboard problems, 39 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 lights back of computer, 49 diagnostic, 49 M media card reader installing, 87 problems, 38 removing, 85 using, 18 memory 4-GB configurations, 68 DDR2 overview, 66 ...
Owners Manual
Page 135
... problems battery, 33 blue screen, 40 CD drive, 34 CD/DVD-RW drive, 35 computer crashes, 39-40 computer stops responding, 39 Dell Diagnostics, 52 diagnostic lights, 49 drives, 34 DVD drive, 34 e-mail, 35 error messages, 37 general, 39 hard drive, 35 IEEE 1394, 38 Internet, ... troubleshooting tips, 33 video and monitor, 47 volume adjusting, 46 Product Information Guide, 9 Program Compatibility Wizard, 40 R regulatory information, 9 restoring Windows XP, 56 S safety instructions, 9 SATA. See monitor serial ATA, 76 Service Tag, 10 settings system setup, 101 software Hyper-Threading, 31 problems, ...
... problems battery, 33 blue screen, 40 CD drive, 34 CD/DVD-RW drive, 35 computer crashes, 39-40 computer stops responding, 39 Dell Diagnostics, 52 diagnostic lights, 49 drives, 34 DVD drive, 34 e-mail, 35 error messages, 37 general, 39 hard drive, 35 IEEE 1394, 38 Internet, ... troubleshooting tips, 33 video and monitor, 47 volume adjusting, 46 Product Information Guide, 9 Program Compatibility Wizard, 40 R regulatory information, 9 restoring Windows XP, 56 S safety instructions, 9 SATA. See monitor serial ATA, 76 Service Tag, 10 settings system setup, 101 software Hyper-Threading, 31 problems, ...
Owners Manual
Page 136
...11 system board, 65 System Restore, 56 system setup entering, 102 options, 103 screens, 102 T technical support policy, 110 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 52 diagnostic lights, 49 Hardware Troubleshooter, 56 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous operating state, 56 tips, 33 TV connect to computer..., 20 U USB booting to devices, 106 V video problems, 47 volume adjusting, 46 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, ...
...11 system board, 65 System Restore, 56 system setup entering, 102 options, 103 screens, 102 T technical support policy, 110 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 52 diagnostic lights, 49 Hardware Troubleshooter, 56 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous operating state, 56 tips, 33 TV connect to computer..., 20 U USB booting to devices, 106 V video problems, 47 volume adjusting, 46 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, ...