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NOTICE: The operating temperature specifications indicated in an enclosure. Restricting the airflow impacts your computer's performance, possibly causing it to overheat. For additional safety best practices information, see "Specifications" on page 31. • Leave a 10.2-...30-percent airflow through the enclosure at the front and at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Installing your computer in an enclosure can restrict the airflow and impact your computer's performance, possibly causing it to overheat. 14 Setting Up Your Computer The...
NOTICE: The operating temperature specifications indicated in an enclosure. Restricting the airflow impacts your computer's performance, possibly causing it to overheat. For additional safety best practices information, see "Specifications" on page 31. • Leave a 10.2-...30-percent airflow through the enclosure at the front and at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Installing your computer in an enclosure can restrict the airflow and impact your computer's performance, possibly causing it to overheat. 14 Setting Up Your Computer The...
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... are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your desktop or if you want to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you do not have an ISP icon on how you want to the Internet wizard. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set...you have successfully connected in the appropriate section below. To connect to the Internet, you will use a dial-up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, consult the Connect to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, ...
... are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your desktop or if you want to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you do not have an ISP icon on how you want to the Internet wizard. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set...you have successfully connected in the appropriate section below. To connect to the Internet, you will use a dial-up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, consult the Connect to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, ...
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... click Next at this ? To copy data from an old computer to a new computer by directly connecting a serial cable to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do ?, click Transfer files and settings→ Next. 18 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: You can store it on setting up...
... click Next at this ? To copy data from an old computer to a new computer by directly connecting a serial cable to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do ?, click Transfer files and settings→ Next. 18 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: You can store it on setting up...
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... Wizard without the Operating System media, you must create a wizard disk that will allow you chose for transferring your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive→ Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. screen, select the method you to create a backup image...
... Wizard without the Operating System media, you must create a wizard disk that will allow you chose for transferring your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive→ Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. screen, select the method you to create a backup image...
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... is active. For additional safety best practices information, see "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 52) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any of the procedures in Lockups and Software Problems (see the Regulatory... Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in this section, read the safety information that best ...
... is active. For additional safety best practices information, see "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on page 52) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any of the procedures in Lockups and Software Problems (see the Regulatory... Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in this section, read the safety information that best ...
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... Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.... 52 Troubleshooting IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the ...
... Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.... 52 Troubleshooting IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the ...
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... Icon Double-click the icon to manually check your computing environment. The Dell Support Utility is not available from the Start menu, go to perform the following tasks: • Check your computing environment. For more information about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of your computing environment, view...
... Icon Double-click the icon to manually check your computing environment. The Dell Support Utility is not available from the Start menu, go to perform the following tasks: • Check your computing environment. For more information about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of your computing environment, view...
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... Drivers Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with a [!]) on the device icon. Microsoft Windows® XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. Reinstalling Software 57
... Drivers Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with a [!]) on the device icon. Microsoft Windows® XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. Reinstalling Software 57
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...if System Restore is enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System. 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your operating...programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from ...
...if System Restore is enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System. 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your operating...programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from ...
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NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up , the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system...you ordered your primary hard drive. To reinstall Windows, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer. On the next start-up all data files on the... screen to wait until you need the Dell™ Operating System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. Depending on the region from CD-ROM, and follow the instructions on ...
NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up , the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system...you ordered your primary hard drive. To reinstall Windows, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer. On the next start-up all data files on the... screen to wait until you need the Dell™ Operating System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. Depending on the region from CD-ROM, and follow the instructions on ...
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... of each file. Yes No Network, version, and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization...
... of each file. Yes No Network, version, and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization...
Service Manual
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...Utilities disc provided with your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in this section, read the safety information that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. For... additional safety best practices information, see "System Setup Program" on Dell computers. Windows Vista®: 1 Click the Windows Vista start the search. 3 In the search results, select the option that ...
...Utilities disc provided with your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in this section, read the safety information that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. For... additional safety best practices information, see "System Setup Program" on Dell computers. Windows Vista®: 1 Click the Windows Vista start the search. 3 In the search results, select the option that ...
Service Manual
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... test screen. For any error conditions encountered. Troubleshooting 17 NOTE: The Express Test requires no interaction on page 137). Performs a thorough check of the problem you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your Service Tag ready. If you are having. NOTE: The Extended Test periodically requires your computer is...
... test screen. For any error conditions encountered. Troubleshooting 17 NOTE: The Express Test requires no interaction on page 137). Performs a thorough check of the problem you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your Service Tag ready. If you are having. NOTE: The Extended Test periodically requires your computer is...
Service Manual
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... the original drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. TE S T T...begin any of the procedures in the Setup and Quick Reference Guide. If the drive is defective. 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 12. See "Cleaning Your Computer" in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with the same or equivalent type recommended by...
... the original drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. TE S T T...begin any of the procedures in the Setup and Quick Reference Guide. If the drive is defective. 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 12. See "Cleaning Your Computer" in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with the same or equivalent type recommended by...
Service Manual
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...keyboard directly to the computer. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance→ System→ System Properties → Hardware→ Device Manager. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - •... ON THE COMPUTER E N S U R E T H A T T H E I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E I S E N A B L E D I C E - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Contact the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Before...
...keyboard directly to the computer. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance→ System→ System Properties → Hardware→ Device Manager. CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - •... ON THE COMPUTER E N S U R E T H A T T H E I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E I S E N A B L E D I C E - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Contact the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Before...
Service Manual
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... your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in this section,... begin any of the procedures in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Power Lights" on page 12. 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 - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See "Hardware Troubleshooter"...
... your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in this section,... begin any of the procedures in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Power Lights" on page 12. 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 - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See "Hardware Troubleshooter"...
Service Manual
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... appear in the taskbar functions differently when you receive notifications. Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click or right-click the icon to perform the following tasks: • Check your computing environment. To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Use this support utility for self-support information, software...
... appear in the taskbar functions differently when you receive notifications. Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click or right-click the icon to perform the following tasks: • Check your computing environment. To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Use this support utility for self-support information, software...
Service Manual
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... your computer from potential damage and to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. • When replacing a component, you have read the safety information that : • You have performed the steps in "Working on Your Computer" on page 35. •...documentation, or as authorized in this document. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com) Before Working on Your Computer 35 You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by a certified service technician.
... your computer from potential damage and to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. • When replacing a component, you have read the safety information that : • You have performed the steps in "Working on Your Computer" on page 35. •...documentation, or as authorized in this document. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com) Before Working on Your Computer 35 You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as directed by a certified service technician.
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... . If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you work surface is unplugged to turn off . 36 Working on the cable itself. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer...
... . If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you work surface is unplugged to turn off . 36 Working on the cable itself. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer...
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Bezel 53 Replacing the Bezel 1 With the computer still on its side, align and insert the bezel hooks into the slots along one edge of the front of the computer. 2 Rotate the bezel toward the computer until the clips snap into place on the opposite edge of the front of the computer . 3 Perform the steps in the procedure "After Working on Your Computer" on page 45.
Bezel 53 Replacing the Bezel 1 With the computer still on its side, align and insert the bezel hooks into the slots along one edge of the front of the computer. 2 Rotate the bezel toward the computer until the clips snap into place on the opposite edge of the front of the computer . 3 Perform the steps in the procedure "After Working on Your Computer" on page 45.