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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 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.
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.... 11 Use the up your computer to make up - Deleting a RAID Volume NOTE: When you want to use to RAID-enabled mode (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 60). Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration 1 Set your volume, and then press . 7 Select the desired capacity for the volume, ...RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Use the up - and down -arrow keys to highlight the RAID volume you want to create the RAID volume. 10 Confirm that you are prompted to delete, and press . Setting Up and Using Your Computer 31 8 Select the desired capacity for the volume, and...
.... 11 Use the up your computer to make up - Deleting a RAID Volume NOTE: When you want to use to RAID-enabled mode (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 60). Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration 1 Set your volume, and then press . 7 Select the desired capacity for the volume, ...RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Use the up - and down -arrow keys to highlight the RAID volume you want to create the RAID volume. 10 Confirm that you are prompted to delete, and press . Setting Up and Using Your Computer 31 8 Select the desired capacity for the volume, and...
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... M O D E M H E L P E R D I A G N O S T I N T E R N E T - With the Outlook Express e-mail program open, click File. USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE - • Verify that the modem is communicating with Windows. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it to it.) • Ensure that you are using a line that is... line from the modem and connect it and connect to the jack on all commands receive responses, the modem is 3 m (10 ft) or more in length, try a shorter one. Ensure that you feel a click when you have subscribed to All Programs...
... M O D E M H E L P E R D I A G N O S T I N T E R N E T - With the Outlook Express e-mail program open, click File. USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE - • Verify that the modem is communicating with Windows. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it to it.) • Ensure that you are using a line that is... line from the modem and connect it and connect to the jack on all commands receive responses, the modem is 3 m (10 ft) or more in length, try a shorter one. Ensure that you feel a click when you have subscribed to All Programs...
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...Solving Problems See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION... uninstall and then reinstall the program. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2...
...Solving Problems See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION... uninstall and then reinstall the program. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2...
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...restart) your computer (see page 126). NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on page 37 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you to answer questions periodically. This test typically takes 10 to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly. This... test typically takes 1 hour or more and requires you contact Dell for the option you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you experience a problem...
...restart) your computer (see page 126). NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on page 37 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you to answer questions periodically. This test typically takes 10 to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly. This... test typically takes 1 hour or more and requires you contact Dell for the option you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you experience a problem...
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... System You can use it to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received...the arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to resolve the incompatibility. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files...5 Double-click the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer.
... System You can use it to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received...the arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to resolve the incompatibility. Manually Reinstalling Drivers 1 After copying the required driver files...5 Double-click the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer.
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...not found. Click Quit; The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click Finish to remove the PC Restore partition on . 7 Click Next. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC ... computer restarts, click OK. It is available as a local administrator. 2 In Windows Explorer, go to close the PC Restore Removal window. 8 Restart the computer. 62 Troubleshooting Tools After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you purchased your computer, even to return your computer's operating system....
...not found. Click Quit; The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to complete. 5 When prompted, click Finish to remove the PC Restore partition on . 7 Click Next. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC ... computer restarts, click OK. It is available as a local administrator. 2 In Windows Explorer, go to close the PC Restore Removal window. 8 Restart the computer. 62 Troubleshooting Tools After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you purchased your computer, even to return your computer's operating system....
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...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, 59 headphone connector, 66 Help and Support Center, 12 hibernate mode, 25, 27 ...63 Internet connection, about, 14 connection, options, 14 connection, setting up, 15 problems, 39 K keyboard problems, 42 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10, 66 latch release cover, 65 lights diagnostic, 53, 66 front of computer, 53 hard drive activity, 66 M Media Card Reader installing...
...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, 59 headphone connector, 66 Help and Support Center, 12 hibernate mode, 25, 27 ...63 Internet connection, about, 14 connection, options, 14 connection, setting up, 15 problems, 39 K keyboard problems, 42 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10, 66 latch release cover, 65 lights diagnostic, 53, 66 front of computer, 53 hard drive activity, 66 M Media Card Reader installing...
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... up, 13 USB, 14 problems battery, 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..., 43-44 sound and speakers, 49 technical support policy, 123 troubleshooting tips, 37 volume adjusting, 49 Program Compatibility Wizard, 44 R RAID configuring, 28 reinstalling Windows XP, 60 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 48 Service Tag, 10, 66 settings system setup, 113 Setup Diagram, 9 Index 147
... up, 13 USB, 14 problems battery, 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..., 43-44 sound and speakers, 49 technical support policy, 123 troubleshooting tips, 37 volume adjusting, 49 Program Compatibility Wizard, 44 R RAID configuring, 28 reinstalling Windows XP, 60 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 48 Service Tag, 10, 66 settings system setup, 113 Setup Diagram, 9 Index 147