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...of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Vostro, and DellConnect are not applicable. Blu-ray Disc is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in any proprietary interest in this document to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Macrovision Product Notice This product... limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by method claims of this material in this document is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc. Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and is protected...
...of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Vostro, and DellConnect are not applicable. Blu-ray Disc is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in any proprietary interest in this document to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Macrovision Product Notice This product... limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by method claims of this material in this document is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc. Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and is protected...
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... Utilities Media The Drivers and Utilities media is a CD or DVD that may have shipped with your computer NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Readme files NOTE: Readme files may be available in certain countries.... Contents • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer. Finding ...
... Utilities Media The Drivers and Utilities media is a CD or DVD that may have shipped with your computer NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Readme files NOTE: Readme files may be available in certain countries.... Contents • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer. Finding ...
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...; How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell Technology Guide • About your operating system The Dell Technology Guide is located on www.dell.com at support.dell.com. Document/Media/Label Contents Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support Documentation This type of information may have shipped with your operating system product...
...; How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell Technology Guide • About your operating system The Dell Technology Guide is located on www.dell.com at support.dell.com. Document/Media/Label Contents Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support Documentation This type of information may have shipped with your operating system product...
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... to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation. • If your computer. For details about your computer's specifications, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Do not install your computer in an enclosure that shipped with your enclosure has doors, the doors need to overheat. 14 Setting.... CAUTION: Before installing your computer in an enclosure, read the safety instructions that does not allow airflow. Restricting the airflow impacts your computer in this document reflects the maximum ambient operating temperature.
... to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation. • If your computer. For details about your computer's specifications, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Do not install your computer in an enclosure that shipped with your enclosure has doors, the doors need to overheat. 14 Setting.... CAUTION: Before installing your computer in an enclosure, read the safety instructions that does not allow airflow. Restricting the airflow impacts your computer in this document reflects the maximum ambient operating temperature.
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...Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in certain countries. 20 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: Access to your settings and files and click Next. ...screen, select the items you chose for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). NOTE: For more information...
...Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in certain countries. 20 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: Access to your settings and files and click Next. ...screen, select the items you chose for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). NOTE: For more information...
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... or the program that was running when the message appeared. C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. If the message is not listed, see the documentation for more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. If the problem persists...
... or the program that was running when the message appeared. C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I L U R E - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. If the message is not listed, see the documentation for more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. If the problem persists...
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... ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I O N E R R O R - Contact Dell (see the software documentation. N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Close all windows and open . See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Try to run is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device...
... ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I O N E R R O R - Contact Dell (see the software documentation. N O T I M E R T I C K I L A B L E - NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Close all windows and open . See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Try to run is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device...
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.... The program that you are corrupted. Run the Windows error-checking utility to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. SEEK ERROR - SHUTDOWN FAILURE - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Microsoft® Windows Vista®: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button → Control Panel→...
.... The program that you are corrupted. Run the Windows error-checking utility to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. SEEK ERROR - SHUTDOWN FAILURE - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Microsoft® Windows Vista®: 1 Click the Windows Vista start button → Control Panel→...
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... battery that was running out of charge. D A Y N O T S E T - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that supports the system configuration settings may...
... battery that was running out of charge. D A Y N O T S E T - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that supports the system configuration settings may...
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... such as a lamp. 50 Troubleshooting This message may not apply if you set your Dell computer to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that any of the procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel to run... cables, and other power protection devices to the Windows Classic view. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the device is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable in ...
... such as a lamp. 50 Troubleshooting This message may not apply if you set your Dell computer to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that any of the procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel to run... cables, and other power protection devices to the Windows Classic view. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the device is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable in ...
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... you are not using is supported by your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com) 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 see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. For more information about the type of the procedures in this section,...
... you are not using is supported by your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com) 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 see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. For more information about the type of the procedures in this section,...
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... by pressing a key on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. Troubleshooting 53 Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If you are unable to...
... by pressing a key on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. Troubleshooting 53 Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If you are unable to...
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A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - If you receive notifications. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the ...the power button for your computer through the Start menu Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for at least 8 to run the software. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is ...
A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - If you receive notifications. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the ...the power button for your computer through the Start menu Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for at least 8 to run the software. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is ...
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For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message appears, stating that came installed in your administrator to enter the Device Manager. If you ...button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. If you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that you see the documentation that the Drivers and Utilities media is detecting hardware in your computer. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your system window. 6 Click...
For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message appears, stating that came installed in your administrator to enter the Device Manager. If you ...button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. If you installed additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that you see the documentation that the Drivers and Utilities media is detecting hardware in your computer. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your system window. 6 Click...
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... Restore does not monitor your data files. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may appear. Starting ... not resolve the issue, you are an administrator on page 61). Reinstalling Software 61 NOTE: Set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If you may undo the last system restore (see "Undoing... the Last System Restore" on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them...
... Restore does not monitor your data files. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may appear. Starting ... not resolve the issue, you are an administrator on page 61). Reinstalling Software 61 NOTE: Set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. If you may undo the last system restore (see "Undoing... the Last System Restore" on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them...
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...If possible, back up the data before using these options. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so... on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. If you ...
...If possible, back up the data before using these options. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so... on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. If you ...
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... itself. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your Service Tag (located on page 70). Remember to you call Dell for insuring any of the preceding requirements will be asked to be returned in the documentation that the computer documentation is available. You may... also be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to fill out the Diagnostics...
... itself. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your Service Tag (located on page 70). Remember to you call Dell for insuring any of the preceding requirements will be asked to be returned in the documentation that the computer documentation is available. You may... also be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to fill out the Diagnostics...
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..., and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to a network? 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 Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards...
..., and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to a network? 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 Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Operating system and version: Devices: Expansion cards...
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..., 48 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 49 starting from your hard drive, 49 Dell Factory Image Restore, 63 Dell Technology Guide, 8 DellConnect, 66 Desktop System Software, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell, 48 documentation, 7 Dell Technology Guide, 8 Service Manual, 8 drivers, 57 Drivers and Utilities media, 7 identifying, 57 reinstalling, 58 returning to a previous version, 58...
..., 48 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 49 starting from your hard drive, 49 Dell Factory Image Restore, 63 Dell Technology Guide, 8 DellConnect, 66 Desktop System Software, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell, 48 documentation, 7 Dell Technology Guide, 8 Service Manual, 8 drivers, 57 Drivers and Utilities media, 7 identifying, 57 reinstalling, 58 returning to a previous version, 58...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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...and other than its own. Dell Inc. Blu-ray Disc is strictly forbidden. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Reproduction of Intel Corporation .... Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Printed in this document is a registered trademark of these materials in the U.S. and is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008-2009...
...and other than its own. Dell Inc. Blu-ray Disc is strictly forbidden. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in this document to refer to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Reproduction of Intel Corporation .... Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Printed in this document is a registered trademark of these materials in the U.S. and is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008-2009...