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... Scanner Problems 47 Sound and Speaker Problems 48 No sound from speakers 48 No sound from headphones 49 Video and Monitor Problems 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 50 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 54 Dell Diagnostics 58 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 58 Starting the... the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 64 Undoing the Last System Restore 64 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 66 Before You Begin 66 Reinstalling Windows XP 66 Contents 5
... Scanner Problems 47 Sound and Speaker Problems 48 No sound from speakers 48 No sound from headphones 49 Video and Monitor Problems 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 50 3 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 54 Dell Diagnostics 58 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 58 Starting the... the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 64 Undoing the Last System Restore 64 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 65 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 66 Before You Begin 66 Reinstalling Windows XP 66 Contents 5
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SECTION 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Finding Help Information Battery Problems Drive Problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages General Problems IEEE 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems
SECTION 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Finding Help Information Battery Problems Drive Problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages General Problems IEEE 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems
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...-RW drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - To access help file for and remove viruses. If the CD drive is defective. R W D I V E - Click the speaker icon in Windows Help. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on cleaning your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up. •... the original CD is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to eliminate the possibility that are checked. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD drive vibration is interrupted, an error occurs.
...-RW drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - To access help file for and remove viruses. If the CD drive is defective. R W D I V E - Click the speaker icon in Windows Help. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on cleaning your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up. •... the original CD is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to eliminate the possibility that are checked. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD drive vibration is interrupted, an error occurs.
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....dell.com | support.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Scanners and Cameras. RE I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See the scanner documentation for instructions. Ensure that the speakers ...sound is automatically disabled when headphones are connected as a lamp. 48 Solving Pr oblems Sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your scanner is working by testing it with the...
....dell.com | support.dell.com VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Scanners and Cameras. RE I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - See the scanner documentation for instructions. Ensure that the speakers ...sound is automatically disabled when headphones are connected as a lamp. 48 Solving Pr oblems Sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your scanner is working by testing it with the...
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Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for diagnostics instructions. A D J U S T T H E W I O N - Some speaker systems have self-diagnostics. See page 62. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D ... is operating in analog mode. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C S - R U N T H E S P E A K E R D I A G N O S T I N T E R F E R E N C E - See the speaker documentation for interference. Ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 70). Click or double-click the...
Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for diagnostics instructions. A D J U S T T H E W I O N - Some speaker systems have self-diagnostics. See page 62. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I N D ... is operating in analog mode. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C S - R U N T H E S P E A K E R D I A G N O S T I N T E R F E R E N C E - See the speaker documentation for interference. Ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 70). Click or double-click the...
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...light is defective. Check the connector for bent or broken pins. (It is normal for your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the video cable is difficult to have missing pins.) Ensure... C T I C A L O U T L E T - TE S T T H E V I D E O EX T E N S I O N C A B L E ( I T O R - If another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is defective. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I F U S E D ) - If you are using a video extension cable and removing...
...light is defective. Check the connector for bent or broken pins. (It is normal for your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the video cable is difficult to have missing pins.) Ensure... C T I C A L O U T L E T - TE S T T H E V I D E O EX T E N S I O N C A B L E ( I T O R - If another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is defective. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I F U S E D ) - If you are using a video extension cable and removing...
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... light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. Adding Parts 71 You can then hear all of speakers. Attach headphones. Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of the sounds your computer emits, such as your CD player are operating... when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. 2 CD or DVD eject button Press to eject your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
... light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. Adding Parts 71 You can then hear all of speakers. Attach headphones. Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of the sounds your computer emits, such as your CD player are operating... when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. 2 CD or DVD eject button Press to eject your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
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... Use the lights to help you connect a mouse to either a network jack or your computer. Use the black surround connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers. (On computers with a sound card, use the connector on ) into the blue connector. Connect a parallel device, such as a cassette player,...in connector to a network or modem, connect one end of your network device. See the safety instructions on page 10 for your sound equipment (speakers, a microphone, and so on the card. To attach your computer to attach a record/playback device such as a printer, to ensure reliable...
... Use the lights to help you connect a mouse to either a network jack or your computer. Use the black surround connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers. (On computers with a sound card, use the connector on ) into the blue connector. Connect a parallel device, such as a cassette player,...in connector to a network or modem, connect one end of your network device. See the safety instructions on page 10 for your sound equipment (speakers, a microphone, and so on the card. To attach your computer to attach a record/playback device such as a printer, to ensure reliable...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 12 microphone connector 13 line-out connector 14 center/LFE connector 15 keyboard connector 16 serial connector Use the back USB ... card, the microphone connector is recommended that you use the connector on the card.) Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. (On computers with a sound card, use the front USB connectors for devices that you have a USB keyboard, plug it into the purple...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 11 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 12 microphone connector 13 line-out connector 14 center/LFE connector 15 keyboard connector 16 serial connector Use the back USB ... card, the microphone connector is recommended that you use the connector on the card.) Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. (On computers with a sound card, use the front USB connectors for devices that you have a USB keyboard, plug it into the purple...
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... and/or installed through CFI for third-party software and peripherals is available at support.dell.com. Dell provides limited technical support for the computer and any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for purchase. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. In addition to cover all third-party software and peripherals is...
... and/or installed through CFI for third-party software and peripherals is available at support.dell.com. Dell provides limited technical support for the computer and any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for purchase. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. In addition to cover all third-party software and peripherals is...
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... your computer, 27 software conflicts, 65 Hyper-Threading, 26 problems, 38-39 sound problems, 48 volume, 48 speaker problems, 48 volume, 48 specifications, 102 support contacting Dell, 113 system board, 81 System Restore, 63 system setup program, 106 T Tell Me How help file accessing..., 14 restore to read , 50 monitor is blank, 50 software, 38-39 sound and speakers, 48 troubleshooting chart, 30 video and monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48 Program Compatibility Wizard, 39 R reinstalling Windows XP, 66 ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 47 screen.
... your computer, 27 software conflicts, 65 Hyper-Threading, 26 problems, 38-39 sound problems, 48 volume, 48 speaker problems, 48 volume, 48 specifications, 102 support contacting Dell, 113 system board, 81 System Restore, 63 system setup program, 106 T Tell Me How help file accessing..., 14 restore to read , 50 monitor is blank, 50 software, 38-39 sound and speakers, 48 troubleshooting chart, 30 video and monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48 Program Compatibility Wizard, 39 R reinstalling Windows XP, 66 ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 47 screen.
Setup Guide
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...Microphone or line-in sleep/standby mode or there might be a problem with either turned off when pressed. Using Your XPS Desktop 5 Power button and light - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 33. 21 NOTE: To connect to a pair of this button indicates the power state: • ...Off - NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Contacting Dell" on . • Solid amber - 1 Service Tag and Express Service Code - The computer is either the system board or the power supply. Connects to a powered speaker or sound system, use with the system board or the power...
...Microphone or line-in sleep/standby mode or there might be a problem with either turned off when pressed. Using Your XPS Desktop 5 Power button and light - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 33. 21 NOTE: To connect to a pair of this button indicates the power state: • ...Off - NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Contacting Dell" on . • Solid amber - 1 Service Tag and Express Service Code - The computer is either the system board or the power supply. Connects to a powered speaker or sound system, use with the system board or the power...
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Using Your XPS Desktop Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 12 6 11 10 7 89 26 1 S/PDIF connector - Connect to a monitor or projector. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, ... connector - Connects to the HDMI connector on your display or TV. 3 eSATA connector - Connects to external SATA storage devices. 4 VGA connector - Connects to side L/R surround speakers. Connects to amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital audio output through optical cables. 2 HDMI connector -
Using Your XPS Desktop Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 12 6 11 10 7 89 26 1 S/PDIF connector - Connect to a monitor or projector. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, ... connector - Connects to the HDMI connector on your display or TV. 3 eSATA connector - Connects to external SATA storage devices. 4 VGA connector - Connects to side L/R surround speakers. Connects to amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital audio output through optical cables. 2 HDMI connector -
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Connects to front L/R speakers. 10 Line-in connector - Connects to rear L/R surround speakers. 8 Microphone connector - Connects to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. Connects your computer to recording or playback ...devices such as a microphone, cassette player, CD player, or VCR. 11 Center/subwoofer connector - The two lights next to a center speaker or subwoofer. 12 Network connector and light - Connects to the connector indicate the status and activity for audio input. 9 Front L/R line-out connector ...
Connects to front L/R speakers. 10 Line-in connector - Connects to rear L/R surround speakers. 8 Microphone connector - Connects to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. Connects your computer to recording or playback ...devices such as a microphone, cassette player, CD player, or VCR. 11 Center/subwoofer connector - The two lights next to a center speaker or subwoofer. 12 Network connector and light - Connects to the connector indicate the status and activity for audio input. 9 Front L/R line-out connector ...
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... Express x1 three 36-pin connectors PCI Express x16 one 164-pin connector SATA four 7-pin connectors External Connectors Audio: Top panel one stereo headphones/ speakers connector and one microphone-in connector Back panel six connectors for 7.1 channel support S/PDIF one digital S/PDIF (optical) connector External Connectors eSATA Network adapter one...
... Express x1 three 36-pin connectors PCI Express x16 one 164-pin connector SATA four 7-pin connectors External Connectors Audio: Top panel one stereo headphones/ speakers connector and one microphone-in connector Back panel six connectors for 7.1 channel support S/PDIF one digital S/PDIF (optical) connector External Connectors eSATA Network adapter one...
