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... is difficult to read 58 3-D image quality is poor 59 4 Advanced Troubleshooting 61 Diagnostic Lights 61 Dell Diagnostics 64 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 64 Drivers 67 What Is a Driver 67 Identifying Drivers 67 Reinstalling Drivers 67 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 69 Creating a Restore Point 69 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier...
... is difficult to read 58 3-D image quality is poor 59 4 Advanced Troubleshooting 61 Diagnostic Lights 61 Dell Diagnostics 64 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 64 Drivers 67 What Is a Driver 67 Identifying Drivers 67 Reinstalling Drivers 67 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 69 Creating a Restore Point 69 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier...
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For more information on bootable USB devices see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 61). 4 hard-drive activity light The hard drive light is on page 138. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 The light may also be on when a device such as your computer ... program. 2 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones. 3 diagnostic lights (4) Use the sequence of these diagnostics lights to help troubleshoot a problem with your CD player is operating. 5 network link light The network link light is on when a good connection exists between a network and the computer....
For more information on bootable USB devices see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 61). 4 hard-drive activity light The hard drive light is on page 138. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 The light may also be on when a device such as your computer ... program. 2 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones. 3 diagnostic lights (4) Use the sequence of these diagnostics lights to help troubleshoot a problem with your CD player is operating. 5 network link light The network link light is on when a good connection exists between a network and the computer....
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... NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on the setup diagram for bent or broken pins. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 71. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to the computer, then try using the keyboard. 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 - TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Straighten any bent...
... NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on the setup diagram for bent or broken pins. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 71. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to the computer, then try using the keyboard. 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 - TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Straighten any bent...
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... power cable in the power connector on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in standby mode. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 71. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N...T I N G G R E E N - See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 61. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S O F F - If the link integrity light is off or is functioning. Press a key on page 129), no network communication is set up your network to verify that your location (if applicable...
... power cable in the power connector on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in standby mode. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 71. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N...T I N G G R E E N - See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 61. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S O F F - If the link integrity light is off or is functioning. Press a key on page 129), no network communication is set up your network to verify that your location (if applicable...
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...R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to eliminate distortion. 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 "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 13). No sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when... of your screen. Solving Problems 57 Ensure that the electrical outlet is not muted. RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D ...
...R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - D I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to eliminate distortion. 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 "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 13). No sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when... of your screen. Solving Problems 57 Ensure that the electrical outlet is not muted. RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D ...
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... as shown on the setup diagram for your computer came with another device, such as a lamp. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T S - See "Diagnostic Lights" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. 58 Solving Problems If you begin any video extension...is required for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins.) CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the electrical outlet is ...
... as shown on the setup diagram for your computer came with another device, such as a lamp. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T S - See "Diagnostic Lights" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. 58 Solving Problems If you begin any video extension...is required for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins.) CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the electrical outlet is ...
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..." on page 120). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 145). When the computer starts normally, the lights flash before booting to the operating system. Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four lights turn off condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred...
..." on page 120). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 145). When the computer starts normally, the lights flash before booting to the operating system. Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all four lights turn off condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure has occurred...
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... there is not detecting a physical connection to 265 V at 50/60 Hz located in system setup (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 61) Standby power light AUXPWR on the system board front panel LEDs eight multi-colored LEDs provide illumination for the I/O panel on the back of the computer NOTE: The ...
... there is not detecting a physical connection to 265 V at 50/60 Hz located in system setup (see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 61) Standby power light AUXPWR on the system board front panel LEDs eight multi-colored LEDs provide illumination for the I/O panel on the back of the computer NOTE: The ...
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..., 35 how to, 34 copying DVDs general information, 34 helpful tips, 35 how to, 34 cover closing, 125 D Dell contacting, 143, 145 support policy, 141 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 64 Dell Premier Support website, 9 diagnostic lights, 61 diagnostics Dell, 64 lights, 61 display. See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety...
..., 35 how to, 34 copying DVDs general information, 34 helpful tips, 35 how to, 34 cover closing, 125 D Dell contacting, 143, 145 support policy, 141 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 64 Dell Premier Support website, 9 diagnostic lights, 61 diagnostics Dell, 64 lights, 61 display. See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety...
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..., 47 End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages diagnostic lights, 61 problems, 48 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 32 G Graphics Dual Graphics, 44 H hard drive activity light, 15 problems, 47 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 64 drives, RAID configuration, 25 Hardware Troubleshooter, 71 headphone connector, ...off your computer, 75 Internet problems, 47 K keyboard connector, 17 problems, 49 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 lights diagnostic, 61 front of computer, 61 hard drive activity, 15 link integrity, 17 network, 17 network activity, 17 power, 14 M ...
..., 47 End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages diagnostic lights, 61 problems, 48 F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 32 G Graphics Dual Graphics, 44 H hard drive activity light, 15 problems, 47 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 64 drives, RAID configuration, 25 Hardware Troubleshooter, 71 headphone connector, ...off your computer, 75 Internet problems, 47 K keyboard connector, 17 problems, 49 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 lights diagnostic, 61 front of computer, 61 hard drive activity, 15 link integrity, 17 network, 17 network activity, 17 power, 14 M ...
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...problems, 53 N network connector, 17 Network Setup Wizard, 38 problems, 53 Network Setup Wizard, 38 O operating system CD, 12 reinstalling, 12 reinstalling Windows XP, 71 Operating System CD, 12 P password clearing, 139 jumper, 139 playing CDs, 32 playing DVDs, 32 power button, 14 connector, 16 conserving, ...problems, 55 problems battery, 45 blue screen, 51 CD drive, 46 CD-RW drive, 46 computer crashes, 50-51 computer stops responding, 50 Dell Diagnostics, 64 diagnostic lights, 61 drives, 45 DVD drive, 46 e-mail, 47 error messages, 48 general, 50 hard drive, 47 IEEE 1394, 49 Internet, 47 ...
...problems, 53 N network connector, 17 Network Setup Wizard, 38 problems, 53 Network Setup Wizard, 38 O operating system CD, 12 reinstalling, 12 reinstalling Windows XP, 71 Operating System CD, 12 P password clearing, 139 jumper, 139 playing CDs, 32 playing DVDs, 32 power button, 14 connector, 16 conserving, ...problems, 55 problems battery, 45 blue screen, 51 CD drive, 46 CD-RW drive, 46 computer crashes, 50-51 computer stops responding, 50 Dell Diagnostics, 64 diagnostic lights, 61 drives, 45 DVD drive, 46 e-mail, 47 error messages, 48 general, 50 hard drive, 47 IEEE 1394, 49 Internet, 47 ...
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... setup, 132 entering, 132 options, 133 screens, 132 T technical support policy, 141 transferring information to a new computer, 32 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 64 diagnostic lights, 61 Hardware Troubleshooter, 71 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 69 tips, 45 TV connect to computer, 20... U USB booting to devices, 138 connector, 18 connectors, 15 V video problems, 58 volume adjusting, 57 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP ...
... setup, 132 entering, 132 options, 133 screens, 132 T technical support policy, 141 transferring information to a new computer, 32 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 64 diagnostic lights, 61 Hardware Troubleshooter, 71 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 69 tips, 45 TV connect to computer, 20... U USB booting to devices, 138 connector, 18 connectors, 15 V video problems, 58 volume adjusting, 57 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP ...