Owner's Manual
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... is difficult to read 53 If 3-D image quality is poor 54 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 55 Dell Diagnostics 58 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 58 Drivers 60 What Is a Driver 60 Identifying Drivers 60 Reinstalling Drivers 61 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 62 Creating a Restore Point 63 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier...
... is difficult to read 53 If 3-D image quality is poor 54 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 55 Dell Diagnostics 58 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 58 Drivers 60 What Is a Driver 60 Identifying Drivers 60 Reinstalling Drivers 61 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 62 Creating a Restore Point 63 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier...
Owner's Manual
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... the color options. NOTE: The front-panel light is not for diagnostic purposes. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. arrow keys to save the new front-panel light color setting. 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com front-panel light You can choose from several color choices: •...
... the color options. NOTE: The front-panel light is not for diagnostic purposes. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. arrow keys to save the new front-panel light color setting. 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com front-panel light You can choose from several color choices: •...
Owner's Manual
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... installation instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Solving Problems 45 C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 55. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown.
... installation instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Solving Problems 45 C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 55. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown.
Owner's Manual
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... plugged into an electrical outlet and that the processor power cable is securely connected to match the AC power at your location (if applicable). See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 64. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see "Memory" on page 89...
... plugged into an electrical outlet and that the processor power cable is securely connected to match the AC power at your location (if applicable). See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 64. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see "Memory" on page 89...
Owner's Manual
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...the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is not muted. www.dell.com | support.dell.com E N S U R E T H A T T H E.... R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - If your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is not muted. 52 Solving Problems RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I O N - A D J U S T T H E W I N T E R F E R E N C E - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N ...lights, or halogen lamps to eliminate distortion. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 64.
...the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is not muted. www.dell.com | support.dell.com E N S U R E T H A T T H E.... R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - If your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is not muted. 52 Solving Problems RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I O N - A D J U S T T H E W I N T E R F E R E N C E - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N ...lights, or halogen lamps to eliminate distortion. See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 64.
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... G N O S T I C L I T O R - If the screen is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor. See the monitor documentation for interference. Solving Problems 53 See "Diagnostic Lights" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y... any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to the correct card. • If you ...
... G N O S T I C L I T O R - If the screen is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor. See the monitor documentation for interference. Solving Problems 53 See "Diagnostic Lights" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y... any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to the correct card. • If you ...
Owner's Manual
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...: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 80). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 142). The diagnostic lights are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see "Installing ...
...: Before you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 80). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 142). The diagnostic lights are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see "Installing ...
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...dell.com | support.dell.com Front View (Doors Open) 1 2 3 4 5 1 headphone connector 2 microphone connector 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 IEEE 1394 connector 5 diagnostic lights (4) Use the headphone connector to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 55. 72 Removing and Installing Parts Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as joysticks or cameras. Use the lights...musical input into a sound or telephony program. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. It is recommended that typically remain connected, such as printers and ...
...dell.com | support.dell.com Front View (Doors Open) 1 2 3 4 5 1 headphone connector 2 microphone connector 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 IEEE 1394 connector 5 diagnostic lights (4) Use the headphone connector to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 55. 72 Removing and Installing Parts Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as joysticks or cameras. Use the lights...musical input into a sound or telephony program. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the diagnostic code. It is recommended that typically remain connected, such as printers and ...
Owner's Manual
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... connectors 36-pin connector two 164-pin connectors Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) Activity light (on page 55.) Appendix 129 four lights on the front panel (See "Diagnostic Lights" on integrated network adapter) Diagnostic lights push button green light - solid amber indicates an internal power problem (see "Power...
... connectors 36-pin connector two 164-pin connectors Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter) Activity light (on page 55.) Appendix 129 four lights on the front panel (See "Diagnostic Lights" on integrated network adapter) Diagnostic lights push button green light - solid amber indicates an internal power problem (see "Power...
Owner's Manual
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... DVDs general information, 30 helpful tips, 32 how to, 30 cover closing, 125 cover release latch, 73 opening, 76 D Dell contacting, 141-142 support policy, 139 support website, 12 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 55 diagnostics Dell, 58 lights, 55 display. See monitor documentation end user license agreement, 10 ergonomics, 10 online, 12 Product Information Guide, 10 regulatory...
... DVDs general information, 30 helpful tips, 32 how to, 30 cover closing, 125 cover release latch, 73 opening, 76 D Dell contacting, 141-142 support policy, 139 support website, 12 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 55 diagnostics Dell, 58 lights, 55 display. See monitor documentation end user license agreement, 10 ergonomics, 10 online, 12 Product Information Guide, 10 regulatory...
Owner's Manual
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..., 43 installing parts before you begin, 69 recommended tools, 69 turning off your computer, 69 Internet problems, 41 H hard drive activity light, 71 installing, 98 problems, 41 removing, 97 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 58 drives, RAID configuration, 21 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 headphone connector, 72 Help and Support Center, 12 help file Windows Help and...
..., 43 installing parts before you begin, 69 recommended tools, 69 turning off your computer, 69 Internet problems, 41 H hard drive activity light, 71 installing, 98 problems, 41 removing, 97 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 58 drives, RAID configuration, 21 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 headphone connector, 72 Help and Support Center, 12 help file Windows Help and...
Owner's Manual
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...47 N network Network Setup Wizard, 32 problems, 48 Network Setup Wizard, 32 newlink CreateArray, 25 O operating system CD, 13 reinstalling, 13 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 Operating System CD, 13 P password clearing, 137 jumper, 137 playing CDs, 28 playing DVDs, 28 power button, 71 connector, 73 conserving,...problems, 50 problems battery, 39 blue screen, 46 CD drive, 40 CD-RW drive, 41 computer crashes, 45-46 computer stops responding, 45 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 55 drives, 39 DVD drive, 40 e-mail, 41 error messages, 42 general, 44 hard drive, 41 IEEE 1394, 43 Internet, 41 ...
...47 N network Network Setup Wizard, 32 problems, 48 Network Setup Wizard, 32 newlink CreateArray, 25 O operating system CD, 13 reinstalling, 13 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 Operating System CD, 13 P password clearing, 137 jumper, 137 playing CDs, 28 playing DVDs, 28 power button, 71 connector, 73 conserving,...problems, 50 problems battery, 39 blue screen, 46 CD drive, 40 CD-RW drive, 41 computer crashes, 45-46 computer stops responding, 45 Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 55 drives, 39 DVD drive, 40 e-mail, 41 error messages, 42 general, 44 hard drive, 41 IEEE 1394, 43 Internet, 41 ...
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...System Restore, 62 system setup, 131 entering, 131 options, 132 screens, 131 T technical support policy, 139 transferring information to a new computer, 28 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 55 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 62 tips, 39 TV connect to computer, 18 U USB booting to... and monitor, 53 volume adjusting, 52 processor fans, 73 type, 127 Program Compatibility Wizard, 46 R RAID configuring, 21 regulatory information, 10 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 ResourceCD, 61 Dell Diagnostics, 58 S safety instructions, 10 SATA.
...System Restore, 62 system setup, 131 entering, 131 options, 132 screens, 131 T technical support policy, 139 transferring information to a new computer, 28 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 58 diagnostic lights, 55 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to previous state, 62 tips, 39 TV connect to computer, 18 U USB booting to... and monitor, 53 volume adjusting, 52 processor fans, 73 type, 127 Program Compatibility Wizard, 46 R RAID configuring, 21 regulatory information, 10 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 ResourceCD, 61 Dell Diagnostics, 58 S safety instructions, 10 SATA.