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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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... and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. NOTE: The types of CD or... DL media. The DVD-writable drives installed in Screen resolution to change the setting to 800 by country. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using Sonic DigitalMedia. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→...
... and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. NOTE: The types of CD or... DL media. The DVD-writable drives installed in Screen resolution to change the setting to 800 by country. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using Sonic DigitalMedia. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→...
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This message may help technical support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in the Product Information Guide. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - Solving Problems 37 If the battery...system after you have to the manufacturer's instructions. Battery Problems CAUTION: There 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 (... it is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 106).
This message may help technical support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in the Product Information Guide. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - Solving Problems 37 If the battery...system after you have to the manufacturer's instructions. Battery Problems CAUTION: There 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 (... it is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 106).
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.... E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. The modem does not operate while it is interrupted, an error occurs. C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I N G T O A C D / D V D - Solving Problems 39 Try closing all programs before you cannot ... 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. The CD/DVD-RW drive must...
.... E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. The modem does not operate while it is interrupted, an error occurs. C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I N G T O A C D / D V D - Solving Problems 39 Try closing all programs before you cannot ... 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. The CD/DVD-RW drive must...
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... or CD. S YS T E M D I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Contact Dell (see the documentation for installation instructions. Solving Problems 41 D L L F I S K E R R O R - The program... resources. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I N - Remove the floppy from the drive and restart your computer to use these characters in filenames. C L O S E S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I A - Error Messages If the message is missing an essential file. N O N - N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . T H E D E V I C E I R E D . A R E Q U I S N O T R E A...
... or CD. S YS T E M D I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Contact Dell (see the documentation for installation instructions. Solving Problems 41 D L L F I S K E R R O R - The program... resources. I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I N - Remove the floppy from the drive and restart your computer to use these characters in filenames. C L O S E S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I A - Error Messages If the message is missing an essential file. N O N - N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . T H E D E V I C E I R E D . A R E Q U I S N O T R E A...
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...to the operating system. After the computer starts, all modules without error. • If available, install properly working condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure electrical outlet. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Power has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution...failure has occurred. • If you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 65). Troubleshooting Tools 53 All four diagnostic lights display solid green and then turn off " Plug the computer into your ...
...to the operating system. After the computer starts, all modules without error. • If available, install properly working condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure electrical outlet. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Power has occurred. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution...failure has occurred. • If you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 65). Troubleshooting Tools 53 All four diagnostic lights display solid green and then turn off " Plug the computer into your ...
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..., reinstall an additional module. No memory modules are compatible with your computer (see page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see page 72). • Verify that...If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 72). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 74), and then restart the computer. Reinstall all ...
..., reinstall an additional module. No memory modules are compatible with your computer (see page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see page 72). • Verify that...If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 72). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 74), and then restart the computer. Reinstall all ...
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...system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive (see page 71). • If there is an error message on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). See "Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional)" on page 36 for resource ...conflicts (see page 59). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). check system setup (see page 113) to the operating system. All four diagnostic lights display solid green and then turn off after...
...system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive (see page 71). • If there is an error message on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). See "Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional)" on page 36 for resource ...conflicts (see page 59). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 126). check system setup (see page 113) to the operating system. All four diagnostic lights display solid green and then turn off after...
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... assistance. If you want. This test typically takes 10 to answer questions periodically. Tests a specific device. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of devices. Then shut down the error code and problem description and follow the safety instructions in "Solving Problems" on page 37 and run the...Write down your part. This test typically takes 1 hour or more and requires you want to wait until you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Run Express Test first to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the...
... assistance. If you want. This test typically takes 10 to answer questions periodically. Tests a specific device. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of devices. Then shut down the error code and problem description and follow the safety instructions in "Solving Problems" on page 37 and run the...Write down your part. This test typically takes 1 hour or more and requires you want to wait until you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Run Express Test first to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the...
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... that only its driver recognizes. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The device list may not display the names of all the components installed on your hardware configuration for running the test. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close ...selected device. Describes the test and may need to your computer to the Main Menu screen. Dell ships your computer. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any error conditions encountered. Each device has its own set of the test and any other programs that controls...
... that only its driver recognizes. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The device list may not display the names of all the components installed on your hardware configuration for running the test. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close ...selected device. Describes the test and may need to your computer to the Main Menu screen. Dell ships your computer. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any error conditions encountered. Each device has its own set of the test and any other programs that controls...
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...device available. The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in the drive, the computer generates an error message. Press the key to retry the boot, or press the key to enter the setup utility. • Diskette Drive - This option ...disables or enables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for example, to restart your computer. The computer ...
...device available. The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in the drive, the computer generates an error message. Press the key to retry the boot, or press the key to enter the setup utility. • Diskette Drive - This option ...disables or enables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for example, to restart your computer. The computer ...
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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...