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... forbidden. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. Model DCTA August 2006 P/N WD722 Rev. is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Other trademarks and trade names...
... forbidden. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2006 Dell Inc. Model DCTA August 2006 P/N WD722 Rev. is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Other trademarks and trade names...
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... 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 . . . . . 44 A solid blue screen appears 44 Other software problems 44 Memory Problems 45 Mouse Problems 45 4 Contents
... 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 . . . . . 44 A solid blue screen appears 44 Other software problems 44 Memory Problems 45 Mouse Problems 45 4 Contents
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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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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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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... a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to step 6. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next...
... a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to step 6. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next...
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For more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help on volume control options, click Help in the Volume Control window. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 17 Eject Go to the next track A DVD player includes the following basic buttons: Stop Restart the current chapter ... CD or DVD playing. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs → Accessories→ Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 2 In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in the Volume Control column and slide it up or down to the previous title or chapter Eject For more...
For more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help on volume control options, click Help in the Volume Control window. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 17 Eject Go to the next track A DVD player includes the following basic buttons: Stop Restart the current chapter ... CD or DVD playing. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs → Accessories→ Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 2 In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in the Volume Control column and slide it up or down to the previous title or chapter Eject For more...
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... click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Screen resolution to change the setting to 800 by country. The DVD-writable drives... installed in the upper-right corner of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. 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 ...
... click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Screen resolution to change the setting to 800 by country. The DVD-writable drives... installed in the upper-right corner of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. 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 ...
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Media Type DVD-R DL DVD-RAM Read Maybe Maybe Write No No Rewritable No No Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Sonic DigitalMedia and open a DigitalMedia project. • Use CD-...
Media Type DVD-R DL DVD-RAM Read Maybe Maybe Write No No Rewritable No No Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Sonic DigitalMedia and open a DigitalMedia project. • Use CD-...
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... is secure. 2 Connect the other , effectively doubling the amount of the network cable to your TV. 4 Connect the VGA or DVI monitor. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the computer. An S-video cable is available at most consumer electronics stores.
... is secure. 2 Connect the other , effectively doubling the amount of the network cable to your TV. 4 Connect the VGA or DVI monitor. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the computer. An S-video cable is available at most consumer electronics stores.
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...on and you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer. Power Management The Microsoft® Windows® XP power management features can reduce power to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you are not using it. NOTE: ... Checklist for creating a network. network adapter connector network device network adapter connector on computer network cable Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of electricity your computer uses when it is on the screen....
...on and you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer. Power Management The Microsoft® Windows® XP power management features can reduce power to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you are not using it. NOTE: ... Checklist for creating a network. network adapter connector network device network adapter connector on computer network cable Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of electricity your computer uses when it is on the screen....
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...tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. To exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on the keyboard or move the mouse. Power Options Properties Define your hard... drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it may take a short time to the state it was in standby mode, it ...
...tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. To exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on the keyboard or move the mouse. Power Options Properties Define your hard... drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it may take a short time to the state it was in standby mode, it ...
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... Save As and enter a new name for that scheme, unless you require minimal power conservation. • Presentation - If you run your Windows password before the monitor does, your power settings on the keyboard or click the mouse. Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you for a ... hard drive. If you want your computer with minimal power conservation. • Max Battery - The settings for each scheme appear in the Windows taskbar for starting standby mode or hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the computer. The Power schemes drop-down menu....
... Save As and enter a new name for that scheme, unless you require minimal power conservation. • Presentation - If you run your Windows password before the monitor does, your power settings on the keyboard or click the mouse. Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you for a ... hard drive. If you want your computer with minimal power conservation. • Max Battery - The settings for each scheme appear in the Windows taskbar for starting standby mode or hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the computer. The Power schemes drop-down menu....
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... Conserving power on your software. It is recommended that you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later operating system because Windows XP is a digital interface that can enhance overall computer performance by allowing one physical processor to take advantage of an ... 27 This connector is an Intel® technology that uses IEEE 1394. For more information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. To purchase a card, contact Dell. You can accept 4-pin IEEE 1394 devices with multimedia devices because it speeds the transfer of the ...
... Conserving power on your software. It is recommended that you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later operating system because Windows XP is a digital interface that can enhance overall computer performance by allowing one physical processor to take advantage of an ... 27 This connector is an Intel® technology that uses IEEE 1394. For more information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. To purchase a card, contact Dell. You can accept 4-pin IEEE 1394 devices with multimedia devices because it speeds the transfer of the ...
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... this operation, all data on page 60). and down -arrow keys to select Exit, and press . 13 Install the operating system (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 11 Use the up your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Using Microsoft... Windows XP System Restore" on the RAID drives will become unbootable. 1 Press when you are more than two hard drives available, press the up - and down -...
... this operation, all data on page 60). and down -arrow keys to select Exit, and press . 13 Install the operating system (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 11 Use the up your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Using Microsoft... Windows XP System Restore" on the RAID drives will become unbootable. 1 Press when you are more than two hard drives available, press the up - and down -...
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... . 1 Set your RAID level 0 volume, click the right arrow and click on it, and you want to include in the Selected window, and then click Next. 6 In the Specify Volume Size window, click the Volume Size desired, and then click Next. 7 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to configure...
... . 1 Set your RAID level 0 volume, click the right arrow and click on it, and you want to include in the Selected window, and then click Next. 6 In the Specify Volume Size window, click the Volume Size desired, and then click Next. 7 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to configure...
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... 30). 2 Click the Start button and point to All Programs→ Intel(R) Application Accelerator→ Intel Matrix Storage Manager to make changes. 9 Follow Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on the new RAID volume. NOTE: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you want to delete in the... Selected window, and then click Next. 7 In the Specify Volume Size window, select the Volume Size desired and click Next. 8 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to launch ...
... 30). 2 Click the Start button and point to All Programs→ Intel(R) Application Accelerator→ Intel Matrix Storage Manager to make changes. 9 Follow Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on the new RAID volume. NOTE: If you do not see an Actions menu option, you want to delete in the... Selected window, and then click Next. 7 In the Specify Volume Size window, select the Volume Size desired and click Next. 8 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to launch ...
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...-RAID Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration If your computer while the computer is an option for systems that includes: • A BIOS with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 and dual core processors. Understanding Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional) Intel Viiv technology is a technology aimed at the digital home...
...-RAID Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration If your computer while the computer is an option for systems that includes: • A BIOS with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 and dual core processors. Understanding Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional) Intel Viiv technology is a technology aimed at the digital home...
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... installed before this option is ordered. and down menu, select Do Nothing. 8 From the When I press the sleep button on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. and right-arrow keys to highlight the On option and press to mute. Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick...
... installed before this option is ordered. and down menu, select Do Nothing. 8 From the When I press the sleep button on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. and right-arrow keys to highlight the On option and press to mute. Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick...
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Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. CD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, which does ... the Product Information Guide. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any boxes that are checked. Click the Start button and click My Computer. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I V E - ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work...
Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. CD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, which does ... the Product Information Guide. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any boxes that are checked. Click the Start button and click My Computer. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I V E - ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work...
