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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 Computer 63 Before Working Inside Your Computer 64 Front ...
...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 Computer 63 Before Working Inside Your Computer 64 Front ...
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... way. USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on printer Connecting to the Internet, you can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer and the printer.
... way. USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on printer Connecting to the Internet, you can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer and the printer.
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... it clicks into the network adapter connector on the computer. Connecting a TV NOTE: To connect a TV to your computer, you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the computer. Changing the Display Settings 1 After you must purchase an S-video cable, which is not included with your computer. 1 Follow the procedures in...
... it clicks into the network adapter connector on the computer. Connecting a TV NOTE: To connect a TV to your computer, you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the computer. Changing the Display Settings 1 After you must purchase an S-video cable, which is not included with your computer. 1 Follow the procedures in...
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...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 may take a short time to exit from ...standby mode, it returns to you. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. The computer may lose data. Pressing a key on your computer loses ...Up and Using Your Computer 25 Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the computer. To set standby mode to a reserved area on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced ...
...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 may take a short time to exit from ...standby mode, it returns to you. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. The computer may lose data. Pressing a key on your computer loses ...Up and Using Your Computer 25 Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the computer. To set standby mode to a reserved area on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced ...
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... to select one of the standard Windows schemes installed on your computer, choose a scheme from the Power schemes drop-down menu in the Turn off monitor, Turn off hard disks, System stand by, or System hibernates field, and then select a timeout from batteries for extended periods of time. 3...down menu displays the following schemes: • Always On (default) - NOTICE: If you want to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off the hard drive. To recover, press any key on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. If your computer with minimal ...
... to select one of the standard Windows schemes installed on your computer, choose a scheme from the Power schemes drop-down menu in the Turn off monitor, Turn off hard disks, System stand by, or System hibernates field, and then select a timeout from batteries for extended periods of time. 3...down menu displays the following schemes: • Always On (default) - NOTICE: If you want to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off the hard drive. To recover, press any key on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. If your computer with minimal ...
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...review 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 ...up, replace the battery (see page 106). CAUTION: Before you have changed your SATA operation settings, restore your operating system after turning on the screen, write down the exact message. Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: •...
...review 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 ...up, replace the battery (see page 106). CAUTION: Before you have changed your SATA operation settings, restore your operating system after turning on the screen, write down the exact message. Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: •...
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... restart the computer. If the floppy, CD, or DVD drive, is not listed, perform a full scan with 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 of different regions worldwide and...
... restart the computer. If the floppy, CD, or DVD drive, is not listed, perform a full scan with 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 of different regions worldwide and...
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.... Solving Problems 43 See page 53. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its documentation or on...
.... Solving Problems 43 See page 53. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in its documentation or on...
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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 10 seconds until the computer turns off. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer meets the minimum...
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 10 seconds until the computer turns off. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer meets the minimum...
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RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off , that indicates no network communication exists. 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. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I V E R - Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network...
RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off , that indicates no network communication exists. 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. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I V E R - Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network...
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... • Remove and then reinstall any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in standby mode. The computer is turned on the back of interference are securely connected to resume normal operation. A device might exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection ... and mouse extension cables • Too many devices on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to verify that the computer turns on page 56. See "Dell Diagnostics" on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. ...
... • Remove and then reinstall any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in standby mode. The computer is turned on the back of interference are securely connected to resume normal operation. A device might exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection ... and mouse extension cables • Too many devices on a power strip • Multiple power strips connected to verify that the computer turns on page 56. See "Dell Diagnostics" on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. ...
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... CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information...
... CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information...
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If you did not turn the player volume down or off. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow ... been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that you purchased a sound card, ensure that the speakers are connected to the card. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N S - Ensure that...
If you did not turn the player volume down or off. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow ... been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that you purchased a sound card, ensure that the speakers are connected to the card. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N S - Ensure that...
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...fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for troubleshooting procedures. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N T E R F E R E N C E - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the monitor is not muted. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C A L O U T L E T - Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION... for interference. If the power light is normal for bent or broken pins. (It is blinking, press a key on the setup diagram for your screen. Turn off , firmly press the button to have missing pins.) C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I V E R - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D...
...fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for troubleshooting procedures. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N T E R F E R E N C E - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the monitor is not muted. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C A L O U T L E T - Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION... for interference. If the power light is normal for bent or broken pins. (It is blinking, press a key on the setup diagram for your screen. Turn off , firmly press the button to have missing pins.) C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I V E R - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D...
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... 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor. Solving Problems 51 M O V E T H E M O N I T O R - If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the electrical outlet is difficult to read C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S - M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - Turn off nearby devices to appear "shaky."
... 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor. Solving Problems 51 M O V E T H E M O N I T O R - If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the electrical outlet is difficult to read C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S - M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - Turn off nearby devices to appear "shaky."
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... Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 74), and then restart the computer. After the computer starts, all modules without error. • If available, install properly...starts normally, the lights flash. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. All four diagnostic lights display solid green and then turn off " Plug the computer into your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on page 47. Problems" on the ...
... Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 74), and then restart the computer. After the computer starts, all modules without error. • If available, install properly...starts normally, the lights flash. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. All four diagnostic lights display solid green and then turn off " Plug the computer into your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on page 47. Problems" on the ...
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... the system board from the computer for resource conflicts (see page 59). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 113) to the operating system. All four diagnostic lights display solid green and then turn off after the system successfully boots to make sure the boot sequence is correct for each card... removed, remove a different card, and then restart the computer. 3 Repeat this process for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). None.
... the system board from the computer for resource conflicts (see page 59). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 113) to the operating system. All four diagnostic lights display solid green and then turn off after the system successfully boots to make sure the boot sequence is correct for each card... removed, remove a different card, and then restart the computer. 3 Repeat this process for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). None.
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... the test you experience a problem with an error code and a description of the problem you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Tests a specific device. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs...thorough check of each test screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for the option you contact Dell, technical support will ask for technical assistance. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on the symptom of the problem. If you want to select a test based on...
... the test you experience a problem with an error code and a description of the problem you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Tests a specific device. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs...thorough check of each test screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for the option you contact Dell, technical support will ask for technical assistance. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on the symptom of the problem. If you want to select a test based on...
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... did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point ...the system restoration is automatically disabled. Any programs or files added since you do not press in the following step. 3 On the next screen that Turn off System Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the ...
... did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point ...the system restoration is automatically disabled. Any programs or files added since you do not press in the following step. 3 On the next screen that Turn off System Restore is enabled: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the ...
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...operating state it was in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that the partition was turned on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. Click Quit; After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you purchased your computer, even to reboot the computer. NOTE: Do ... . 7 Click Next. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8 After the computer restarts, click OK. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer. NOTE: If you do not remove PC...
...operating state it was in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that the partition was turned on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. Click Quit; After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you purchased your computer, even to reboot the computer. NOTE: Do ... . 7 Click Next. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8 After the computer restarts, click OK. Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer. NOTE: If you do not remove PC...