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...by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Nvidia is strictly forbidden. disclaims any proprietary interest in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Reproduction in trademarks and trade names other countries; ... Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Information in this document to refer to avoid the problem. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, and YOURS IS HERE are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. All rights...
...by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Nvidia is strictly forbidden. disclaims any proprietary interest in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Reproduction in trademarks and trade names other countries; ... Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Information in this document to refer to avoid the problem. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, and YOURS IS HERE are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. All rights...
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... Utilities Media 97 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 98 9 Troubleshooting 101 Battery Problems 101 Drive Problems 102 Error Messages 103 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 104 Keyboard Problems 105 Lockups and Software Problems 106 Memory Problems 108 Mouse Problems 108 Network Problems 109 Power Problems 110 Printer Problems 110 Scanner Problems 111 Sound and Speaker Problems 112 Video and Monitor Problems 113 Overclocking Problems 115 Power Lights...
... Utilities Media 97 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 98 9 Troubleshooting 101 Battery Problems 101 Drive Problems 102 Error Messages 103 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 104 Keyboard Problems 105 Lockups and Software Problems 106 Memory Problems 108 Mouse Problems 108 Network Problems 109 Power Problems 110 Printer Problems 110 Scanner Problems 111 Sound and Speaker Problems 112 Video and Monitor Problems 113 Overclocking Problems 115 Power Lights...
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Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems 121 Restoring Your Operating System 122 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 122 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 124 Using the Operating System Media 127 11 Specifications 129 12 Getting Help 135 Obtaining...
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems 121 Restoring Your Operating System 122 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 122 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 124 Using the Operating System Media 127 11 Specifications 129 12 Getting Help 135 Obtaining...
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...Welcome Center. You can choose to have it appear every time you use Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Welcome Center The Windows Welcome Center automatically appears when you start...startup checkbox. Another method of the topics listed, or type a word or phrase that describes your problem into the Search box, click the arrow icon, and then click the topic that describes your problem. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. What Are You Looking For? • How to ...
...Welcome Center. You can choose to have it appear every time you use Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Welcome Center The Windows Welcome Center automatically appears when you start...startup checkbox. Another method of the topics listed, or type a word or phrase that describes your problem into the Search box, click the arrow icon, and then click the topic that describes your problem. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. What Are You Looking For? • How to ...
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...access using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on page 103. Dial-up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer. If you want to the ...XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your desktop or if you cannot connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. If you are having problems ...
...access using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on page 103. Dial-up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer. If you want to the ...XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your desktop or if you cannot connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. If you are having problems ...
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...no power conservation. • Home/Office Desk - If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click Start→ Control ... mode, pressing a key on the keyboard or click the mouse. To avoid this problem, always set the hard drive to time-out before the monitor does, your home ...appear to time-out before shipping the computer to select one of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before the hard drive. Power Options Properties Define ...
...no power conservation. • Home/Office Desk - If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click Start→ Control ... mode, pressing a key on the keyboard or click the mouse. To avoid this problem, always set the hard drive to time-out before the monitor does, your home ...appear to time-out before shipping the computer to select one of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before the hard drive. Power Options Properties Define ...
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...read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. Once you have finished copying the source CD or DVD, the CD or DVD that you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from the source CD or DVD to a temporary folder on the Sonic Support website at sonic... copyright protection and cannot be copied using Roxio Creator Plus - For help, open Roxio Creator Plus, and then click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can also use Roxio Creator Plus for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. This section applies only to...
...read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. Once you have finished copying the source CD or DVD, the CD or DVD that you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from the source CD or DVD to a temporary folder on the Sonic Support website at sonic... copyright protection and cannot be copied using Roxio Creator Plus - For help, open Roxio Creator Plus, and then click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can also use Roxio Creator Plus for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. This section applies only to...
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... Settings for a TV NOTE: To ensure that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 5 In the display devices section, select the appropriate option for using either a single... display or multiple displays, ensuring that the display settings are correct for your video card. Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, point to the main menu screen. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the DVD...
... Settings for a TV NOTE: To ensure that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 5 In the display devices section, select the appropriate option for using either a single... display or multiple displays, ensuring that the display settings are correct for your video card. Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, point to the main menu screen. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the DVD...
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...; Reduced-size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS Pro Duo) For information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 64 Using Multimedia Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) CAUTION: Before you perform any of video card installed in your computer...the Help and Support Center in the Product Information Guide. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 5 In the display devices section, select the appropriate option for using either a single display...
...; Reduced-size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC) • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS Pro Duo) For information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 64 Using Multimedia Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) CAUTION: Before you perform any of video card installed in your computer...the Help and Support Center in the Product Information Guide. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 5 In the display devices section, select the appropriate option for using either a single display...
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... is not left on DVDs. 76 Cleaning Your Computer Cleaning products for CDs are also safe to clean drive heads with a swab. If you notice problems, such as needed. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the surface, do not wipe in a circular motion around the disc. 2 With a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe...
... is not left on DVDs. 76 Cleaning Your Computer Cleaning products for CDs are also safe to clean drive heads with a swab. If you notice problems, such as needed. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the surface, do not wipe in a circular motion around the disc. 2 With a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe...
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... series of beeps during start up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify the cause (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 141). The power supply is called a beep code and can be used to help identify a problem with your computer emits a series of the power supply. If your computer. Ensure...
... series of beeps during start up : 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify the cause (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 141). The power supply is called a beep code and can be used to help identify a problem with your computer emits a series of the power supply. If your computer. Ensure...
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... to install additional memory modules (one module (see "Installing Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at a time) until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error...
... to install additional memory modules (one module (see "Installing Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at a time) until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error...
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...; Ensure that the cables are using is supported by your computer (see "Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Possible motherboard page 141). Possible keyboard failure. • Ensure that the memory you are connected properly. • If...
...; Ensure that the cables are using is supported by your computer (see "Memory" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Possible motherboard page 141). Possible keyboard failure. • Ensure that the memory you are connected properly. • If...
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... "Removing the Processor Heatsink" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141 for assistance). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 141 for assistance). C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - A cable may be loose, or...
... "Removing the Processor Heatsink" in the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 141 for assistance). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 141 for assistance). C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - A cable may be loose, or...
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... A I L U R E - Possible hard-disk failure during hard-disk boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on Self test (POST). N O N - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR MAY NOT INDICATE A POTENTIAL HARD DRIVE PROBLEM. - S.M.A.R.T. Possible hard-disk failure during Power-on page 141 for assistance). A chip on the system board... might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Keyboard Problems" on page 141 for assistance). Replace the floppy disk/check for assistance). K E Y B O A R D F A I...
... A I L U R E - Possible hard-disk failure during hard-disk boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on Self test (POST). N O N - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR MAY NOT INDICATE A POTENTIAL HARD DRIVE PROBLEM. - S.M.A.R.T. Possible hard-disk failure during Power-on page 141 for assistance). A chip on the system board... might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Keyboard Problems" on page 141 for assistance). Replace the floppy disk/check for assistance). K E Y B O A R D F A I...
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... best describes the problem and click Next to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems (see "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 106) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance....Guide. When to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3 In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter ...
... best describes the problem and click Next to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems (see "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 106) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance....Guide. When to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3 In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter ...
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... Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you select Test System to be run. This typically can take ... test a specific device or customize the tests to run a more . Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of the problem you to run a complete test on a symptom of devices in the system. This typically can take an hour or more thorough check of devices in...
... Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you select Test System to be run. This typically can take ... test a specific device or customize the tests to run a more . Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of the problem you to run a complete test on a symptom of devices in the system. This typically can take an hour or more thorough check of devices in...
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...device list in the following table for your computer. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the problem. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your computer is encountered during a test, a ... with an error code and a description of the test and any error conditions encountered. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on your computer or all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. The device list may indicate requirements for the selected...
...device list in the following table for your computer. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of the problem. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to your computer is encountered during a test, a ... with an error code and a description of the test and any error conditions encountered. Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on your computer or all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. The device list may indicate requirements for the selected...
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If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date... safety instructions in this document were written for the Microsoft ® Windows® default view, so they may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in the Service Manual on the screen, write down the exact message. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T ...
If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date... safety instructions in this document were written for the Microsoft ® Windows® default view, so they may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in the Service Manual on the screen, write down the exact message. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T ...
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...; Click Start and click My Computer. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in all DVD titles work in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on page 75. NOTE: Because of different regions worldwide and different ... media. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS 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 - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 112. 102 Troubleshooting TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another disc to check for and remove viruses. See "Sound and Speaker...
...; Click Start and click My Computer. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in all DVD titles work in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems" on page 75. NOTE: Because of different regions worldwide and different ... media. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS 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 - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 112. 102 Troubleshooting TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another disc to check for and remove viruses. See "Sound and Speaker...