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... the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, DellNet, and PowerConnect are not applicable...
... the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, DellNet, and PowerConnect are not applicable...
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Contents Finding Information 9 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 Setting Up a Printer 13 Printer Cable 13 Connecting a USB Printer 14 Connecting to the Internet 14 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 15 Playing CDs ...
Contents Finding Information 9 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 Setting Up a Printer 13 Printer Cable 13 Connecting a USB Printer 14 Connecting to the Internet 14 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 15 Playing CDs ...
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Hyper-Threading 27 About Your RAID Configuration 28 RAID Level 0 Configuration 28 RAID Level 1 Configuration 29 Configuring Your Computer for RAID 29 Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® RAID Option ROM Utility 30 Configuring for RAID Using the ..., Modem, and Internet Problems 39 Error Messages 41 Media Card Reader Problems 42 Keyboard Problems 42 Lockups and Software Problems 43 The computer does not start up 43 The computer stops responding 43 A program stops responding 43 A program crashes repeatedly 43 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . ....
Hyper-Threading 27 About Your RAID Configuration 28 RAID Level 0 Configuration 28 RAID Level 1 Configuration 29 Configuring Your Computer for RAID 29 Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® RAID Option ROM Utility 30 Configuring for RAID Using the ..., Modem, and Internet Problems 39 Error Messages 41 Media Card Reader Problems 42 Keyboard Problems 42 Lockups and Software Problems 43 The computer does not start up 43 The computer stops responding 43 A program stops responding 43 A program crashes repeatedly 43 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . ....
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...50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 51 3 Troubleshooting Tools 53 Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 56 Drivers 57 What Is a Driver 57 Identifying Drivers 58 Reinstalling Drivers 58 Resolving Software and Hardware ...Incompatibilities 59 Restoring Your Operating System 59 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 60 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 61 4 Removing and Installing Parts 63 Before You Begin 63 Recommended Tools 63 Turn Off Your...
...50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 51 3 Troubleshooting Tools 53 Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 56 Drivers 57 What Is a Driver 57 Identifying Drivers 58 Reinstalling Drivers 58 Resolving Software and Hardware ...Incompatibilities 59 Restoring Your Operating System 59 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 60 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 61 4 Removing and Installing Parts 63 Before You Begin 63 Recommended Tools 63 Turn Off Your...
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... 68 Inside View of Your Computer 70 System Board Components 71 Memory 72 Memory Overview 72 Installing Memory 74 Removing Memory 76 Cards 76 PCI Cards 77 PCI Express Cards 81 ... Card Reader 101 CD/DVD Drive 102 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 103 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 104 Battery 106 Replacing the Battery 106 Replacing the Computer Cover 107 6 Contents
... 68 Inside View of Your Computer 70 System Board Components 71 Memory 72 Memory Overview 72 Installing Memory 74 Removing Memory 76 Cards 76 PCI Cards 77 PCI Express Cards 81 ... Card Reader 101 CD/DVD Drive 102 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 103 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 104 Battery 106 Replacing the Battery 106 Replacing the Computer Cover 107 6 Contents
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... Options 116 Boot Sequence 119 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 121 Clearing CMOS Settings 122 Cleaning Your Computer 122 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 122 Mouse 123 Floppy Drive 123 CDs and DVDs 123 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 123 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 124 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 124 FCC...
... Options 116 Boot Sequence 119 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 121 Clearing CMOS Settings 122 Cleaning Your Computer 122 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 122 Mouse 123 Floppy Drive 123 CDs and DVDs 123 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 123 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 124 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 124 FCC...
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Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • How to set up my computer Find it Here Dell™ Product Information Guide NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Setup Diagram Finding Information 9
Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement • How to set up my computer Find it Here Dell™ Product Information Guide NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. Setup Diagram Finding Information 9
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What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find it Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. The Express Service Code is not available in all countries. 10 Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find it Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. The Express Service Code is not available in all countries. 10 Finding Information
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...menu, click All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for your Dell computer. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software... (DSS)- Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Find it Here • Solutions - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Contact...
...menu, click All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for your Dell computer. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, frequently asked questions Dell Support Website - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software... (DSS)- Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Find it Here • Solutions - support.dell.com NOTE: Select your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to view the appropriate support site. • Community - Contact...
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What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find it Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 12 Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find it Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 12 Finding Information
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... with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers • Connect the printer to the computer • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge • Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance Printer Cable Your printer ...connects to the computer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you connect a printer to your ...
... with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers • Connect the printer to the computer • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge • Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance Printer Cable Your printer ...connects to the computer. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you connect a printer to your ...
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... provide high-speed Internet access through your local cable TV line. With a DSL connection, you can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on printer Connecting to the USB connectors on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high-speed...telephone line. See the documentation that provide Internet access through your existing telephone line. Your ISP will offer one way. USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you need a modem or network connection and an Internet...
... provide high-speed Internet access through your local cable TV line. With a DSL connection, you can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on printer Connecting to the USB connectors on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high-speed...telephone line. See the documentation that provide Internet access through your existing telephone line. Your ISP will offer one way. USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you need a modem or network connection and an Internet...
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... to complete the setup. If you are having problems connecting to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 Contact your ISP to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to the Internet but you did not receive a ...® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. If you do not have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on your computer and to select one, click Choose from a list of connection to select, contact your ISP. 6 Click the appropriate option under How do you want ...
... to complete the setup. If you are having problems connecting to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 Contact your ISP to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to the Internet but you did not receive a ...® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. If you do not have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on your computer and to select one, click Choose from a list of connection to select, contact your ISP. 6 Click the appropriate option under How do you want ...
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... not using the drive. To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to the previous track 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer A CD player includes the following basic buttons: Play Move backward within the current track Pause Move forward within the current track Stop Go to copy... are playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on the CD or DVD tray when you create CDs. NOTE: Ensure that came with your computer. Playing CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down on the front of the drive. 2 Place the disc, label side up, in the center of...
... not using the drive. To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to the previous track 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer A CD player includes the following basic buttons: Play Move backward within the current track Pause Move forward within the current track Stop Go to copy... are playing CDs or DVDs. 1 Press the eject button on the CD or DVD tray when you create CDs. NOTE: Ensure that came with your computer. Playing CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Do not press down on the front of the drive. 2 Place the disc, label side up, in the center of...
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Setting Up and Using Your Computer 17 Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not hear the CD or DVD playing. 1 Click the Start button, point to ...
Setting Up and Using Your Computer 17 Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not hear the CD or DVD playing. 1 Click the Start button, point to ...
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... purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. This section applies only to computers that have copyright protection and cannot be copied using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start ... exact copy of the window. For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. How to Copy a CD or DVD NOTE: CD-RW/DVD combo drives ...
... purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. This section applies only to computers that have copyright protection and cannot be copied using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start ... exact copy of the window. For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. How to Copy a CD or DVD NOTE: CD-RW/DVD combo drives ...
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... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Rewritable No Yes No No Yes Yes No Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 After creating a CD-R, you have inserted your computer hard drive. The computer copies the data from the source CD or DVD to that disc again if the disc is "finalized" or... "closed" during the final stage of information. The computer reads your source CD or DVD and copies the data to that CD...
... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Rewritable No Yes No No Yes Yes No Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 After creating a CD-R, you have inserted your computer hard drive. The computer copies the data from the source CD or DVD to that disc again if the disc is "finalized" or... "closed" during the final stage of information. The computer reads your source CD or DVD and copies the data to that CD...
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... play in most home or car stereos. • You cannot create audio DVDs with Sonic DigitalMedia. • Music MP3 files can erase the data on computers that you want to practice CD recording until you are familiar with CD recording techniques. The CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of formats supported by... your DVD player, see the documentation provided with your computer. CD-RWs do not copy a 650-MB file to your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW...
... play in most home or car stereos. • You cannot create audio DVDs with Sonic DigitalMedia. • Music MP3 files can erase the data on computers that you want to practice CD recording until you are familiar with CD recording techniques. The CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of formats supported by... your DVD player, see the documentation provided with your computer. CD-RWs do not copy a 650-MB file to your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. • Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW...
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If you may connect only one of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the connector. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 21 Check the card orientation and try again. NOTE: If you are connecting two monitors that have VGA connectors, you must have the optional DVI ...
If you may connect only one of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the connector. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 21 Check the card orientation and try again. NOTE: If you are connecting two monitors that have VGA connectors, you must have the optional DVI ...
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... in "Before You Begin" on page 63. 2 Connect the VGA connector on the monitor to the VGA (blue) connector on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the DVI connector on the other monitor to the optional DVI adapter and connect the DVI adapter to the DVI (white) connector on the... back of the computer. The instructions tell you purchased a graphics card that supports dual monitors, follow these instructions to connect and enable your monitors. If you how to ...
... in "Before You Begin" on page 63. 2 Connect the VGA connector on the monitor to the VGA (blue) connector on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the DVI connector on the other monitor to the optional DVI adapter and connect the DVI adapter to the DVI (white) connector on the... back of the computer. The instructions tell you purchased a graphics card that supports dual monitors, follow these instructions to connect and enable your monitors. If you how to ...
