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... Troubleshooting Tips 37 Battery Problems 37 Drive Problems 38 CD and DVD drive problems 38 Hard drive problems 39 E-Mail, 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...
... Troubleshooting Tips 37 Battery Problems 37 Drive Problems 38 CD and DVD drive problems 38 Hard drive problems 39 E-Mail, 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...
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Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you observe all copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs. 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. The following... window, click and drag the bar in Screen resolution to change the setting to make an exact copy of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media.
Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you observe all copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs. 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. The following... window, click and drag the bar in Screen resolution to change the setting to make an exact copy of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media.
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...the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. • If you cannot boot into your previous SATA operation settings and retry booting into the ...operating system. If the battery still does not work , ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see page 106). R E P L A C E T H E ...
...the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. • If you cannot boot into your previous SATA operation settings and retry booting into the ...operating system. If the battery still does not work , ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see page 106). R E P L A C E T H E ...
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...problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 6 Click Scan for the keyword standby in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Connect the modem to remove the checkmark. If you...I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I S C - The modem does not operate while it is interrupted, an error occurs. E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you cannot open your e-mail attachments: 1 In Outlook Express, click Tools, click Options, and then click ...
...problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 6 Click Scan for the keyword standby in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: Connect the modem to remove the checkmark. If you...I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I S C - The modem does not operate while it is interrupted, an error occurs. E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you cannot open your e-mail attachments: 1 In Outlook Express, click Tools, click Options, and then click ...
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... button, click Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs. 2 Select the program you might have to restart your computer. Solving Problems 41 N O N - Contact Dell (see the documentation for installation instructions. The program that you want to use . A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I N - If so, run the program that was running when the message appeared...
... button, click Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs. 2 Select the program you might have to restart your computer. Solving Problems 41 N O N - Contact Dell (see the documentation for installation instructions. The program that you want to use . A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F T H E F O L L O W I N - If so, run the program that was running when the message appeared...
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...in the Product Information Guide. Problems" on the front panel (see "Power has occurred. A possible processor failure has occurred. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 74), and then restart the computer. Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have identified a ... lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on page 47. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. After the computer starts, all modules without error. • If available, install properly working condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure electrical outlet.
...in the Product Information Guide. Problems" on the front panel (see "Power has occurred. A possible processor failure has occurred. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 74), and then restart the computer. Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have identified a ... lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on page 47. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. After the computer starts, all modules without error. • If available, install properly working condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure electrical outlet.
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...type into your computer (see page 72). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). 54 Troubleshooting Tools Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you are installing are detected. Reinstall all power and data... cables and restart the computer. No memory modules are compatible with your computer (see page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). ...
...type into your computer (see page 72). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). 54 Troubleshooting Tools Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you are installing are detected. Reinstall all power and data... cables and restart the computer. No memory modules are compatible with your computer (see page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). ...
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... that it is functioning properly. • The operating system is correct for resource conflicts (see page 59). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 76). 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that the cables are properly connected to the system board from a device (...such as the floppy drive or hard drive); Troubleshooting Tools 55 The system is an error message on the optional MCE remote control Another failure has occurred. • Ensure that you removed, remove a different card, and then restart the...
... that it is functioning properly. • The operating system is correct for resource conflicts (see page 59). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 76). 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that the cables are properly connected to the system board from a device (...such as the floppy drive or hard drive); Troubleshooting Tools 55 The system is an error message on the optional MCE remote control Another failure has occurred. • Ensure that you removed, remove a different card, and then restart the...
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...check of devices. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with an error code and a description of the problem. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on page 37 and run . NOTE: The Service Tag... for technical assistance. This test typically takes 1 hour or more and requires you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see page 63) and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the...
...check of devices. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with an error code and a description of the problem. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on page 37 and run . NOTE: The Service Tag... for technical assistance. This test typically takes 1 hour or more and requires you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see page 63) and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the...
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... the test. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any error conditions encountered. 3 If you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for more information. Dell ships your computer to you with your computer. The...
... the test. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any error conditions encountered. 3 If you run a test from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for more information. Dell ships your computer to you with your computer. The...
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... device is bootable, check the device documentation. NOTE: If you are booting to a USB floppy drive, you must be bootable. POST Hotkeys Keyboard Errors This option allows you to change the boot sequence for example, to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive... Current Boot You can use this feature, for devices. To ensure that your computer to restart your device is found, the computer generates an error message that states No boot device available. Option Settings NOTE: The computer attempts to enter the setup utility. • Diskette Drive - This ...
... device is bootable, check the device documentation. NOTE: If you are booting to a USB floppy drive, you must be bootable. POST Hotkeys Keyboard Errors This option allows you to change the boot sequence for example, to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD-RW drive... Current Boot You can use this feature, for devices. To ensure that your computer to restart your device is found, the computer generates an error message that states No boot device available. Option Settings NOTE: The computer attempts to enter the setup utility. • Diskette Drive - This ...
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...DVDs, 18 playing, 16 E e-mail problems, 39 error messages diagnostic lights, 53 troubleshooting, 41 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 65 H hard drive activity light, 66 problems, 39 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 56 drives, RAID configuration, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter,...53 hard drive activity, 66 M Media Card Reader installing, 99, 101 problems, 42 removing, 99 using, 20 memory problems, 45 messages error, 41 microphone connector, 66-67 Microsoft Windows label, 10 modem problems, 39 monitor blank, 50 clone mode, 23 connect DVI, 21-22 ...
...DVDs, 18 playing, 16 E e-mail problems, 39 error messages diagnostic lights, 53 troubleshooting, 41 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 65 H hard drive activity light, 66 problems, 39 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 56 drives, RAID configuration, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter,...53 hard drive activity, 66 M Media Card Reader installing, 99, 101 problems, 42 removing, 99 using, 20 memory problems, 45 messages error, 41 microphone connector, 66-67 Microsoft Windows label, 10 modem problems, 39 monitor blank, 50 clone mode, 23 connect DVI, 21-22 ...
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N network connector, 68 Network Setup Wizard, 24 problems, 46 setting up, 23 Network Setup Wizard, 24 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 60 P password clearing, 121 jumper, 121 PC Restore, 61 PCI cards removing, 80 PCI Express cards installing, 82 removing, 86 playing CDs and DVDs, 16 ..., 37 blue screen, 44 CD drive, 38 CD-RW drive, 39 computer crashes, 43-44 computer stops responding, 43 Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 drives, 38 DVD drive, 38 e-mail, 39 error messages, 41 general, 43 hard drive, 39 Internet, 39 keyboard, 42 Media Card Reader, 42 memory, 45 modem, 39...
N network connector, 68 Network Setup Wizard, 24 problems, 46 setting up, 23 Network Setup Wizard, 24 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 60 P password clearing, 121 jumper, 121 PC Restore, 61 PCI cards removing, 80 PCI Express cards installing, 82 removing, 86 playing CDs and DVDs, 16 ..., 37 blue screen, 44 CD drive, 38 CD-RW drive, 39 computer crashes, 43-44 computer stops responding, 43 Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 drives, 38 DVD drive, 38 e-mail, 39 error messages, 41 general, 43 hard drive, 39 Internet, 39 keyboard, 42 Media Card Reader, 42 memory, 45 modem, 39...
