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...3 Disconnect any devices connected to the computer, including the monitor, from the computer. 4 Disconnect the power cable to your computer, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 8 Safety Instructions do not block cooling vents. While you remove the ...computer cover, perform the following steps in Dell documentation. Also, disconnect any objects into the openings of the computer before touching anything inside your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell...
...3 Disconnect any devices connected to the computer, including the monitor, from the computer. 4 Disconnect the power cable to your computer, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 8 Safety Instructions do not block cooling vents. While you remove the ...computer cover, perform the following steps in Dell documentation. Also, disconnect any objects into the openings of the computer before touching anything inside your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell...
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The computer automatically turns off after the shutdown process finishes. 5 Turn off your monitor and any other devices connected to power. 16 Sett ing Up The computer automatically turns off after the shutdown process finishes. 4 Turn off your monitor and any other devices connected...1 Save and exit any programs and files you must perform the Windows shutdown procedure. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Turning Off the Computer NOTICE: To prevent data loss, you have open . 2 Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down. 3 In the Shut Down Windows window, click Shut down...
The computer automatically turns off after the shutdown process finishes. 5 Turn off your monitor and any other devices connected to power. 16 Sett ing Up The computer automatically turns off after the shutdown process finishes. 4 Turn off your monitor and any other devices connected...1 Save and exit any programs and files you must perform the Windows shutdown procedure. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Turning Off the Computer NOTICE: To prevent data loss, you have open . 2 Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down. 3 In the Shut Down Windows window, click Shut down...
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...to Programs-> User's Guides, and then click Tell Me How. Ensure that the power cable is lit or blinking, the computer has power. TO ACC ESS MI CR OS O FT ® WI N DO W S ® 2000 H ELP 1 Click the Start button and then click Help. 2 Click the Search tab. 3 Type a word ...or phrase that describes your problem and then click List Topics. 4 Click the topic that describes your problem and then click Display. 5 Follow the instructions shown on the standby mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing ...
...to Programs-> User's Guides, and then click Tell Me How. Ensure that the power cable is lit or blinking, the computer has power. TO ACC ESS MI CR OS O FT ® WI N DO W S ® 2000 H ELP 1 Click the Start button and then click Help. 2 Click the Search tab. 3 Type a word ...or phrase that describes your problem and then click List Topics. 4 Click the topic that describes your problem and then click Display. 5 Follow the instructions shown on the standby mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing ...
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... 4 For Windows 98 and Windows 2000, click To change the elapsed time before computer goes on a power strip, or multiple power strips connected to a nonbootable floppy disk or CD. The operating system is a floppy disk in the ... same electrical outlet. Other causes of interference: power extension cables, keyboard and mouse extension cables, too many devices on standby or hibernate. To access Windows Help: 1 Click the Start button and then click Help. 2 For Windows 98...circuit or operating near the computer can cause interference. Call Dell for technical assistance (see page 82).
... 4 For Windows 98 and Windows 2000, click To change the elapsed time before computer goes on a power strip, or multiple power strips connected to a nonbootable floppy disk or CD. The operating system is a floppy disk in the ... same electrical outlet. Other causes of interference: power extension cables, keyboard and mouse extension cables, too many devices on standby or hibernate. To access Windows Help: 1 Click the Start button and then click Help. 2 For Windows 98...circuit or operating near the computer can cause interference. Call Dell for technical assistance (see page 82).
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... 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 P O W E R C A B L E S - C H E C K T H E B A C K P A N E L L I G HT - Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power cable is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. If all four lights below the serial port are not green, call Dell for bent pins. C H E C K T H E PO W E R L I G H T S - Ensure that you firmly pressed the monitor power button. P R E S S T HE M O N I C A L O U T L E T - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I T O R P O W E R B U T T O N- Video and Monitor Problems If...
... 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 P O W E R C A B L E S - C H E C K T H E B A C K P A N E L L I G HT - Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power cable is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. If all four lights below the serial port are not green, call Dell for bent pins. C H E C K T H E PO W E R L I G H T S - Ensure that you firmly pressed the monitor power button. P R E S S T HE M O N I C A L O U T L E T - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I T O R P O W E R B U T T O N- Video and Monitor Problems If...
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...settings. To access Windows Help: 1 Click the Start button and then click Help. 2 For Windows 98 and ...How help file for interference. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to read A D J U S T T H E C O N T R A S T A N D B R I T O R - RO T A T E T H E M O N I T O R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I N G S - T E S T - CHECK THE POWER PROPERTIES IF THE MONITOR SCREEN O C C A S I B L E IN T E R F E R E N C E - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I O N A L L Y T U R N S B L A N K - D E G A U S S (D E M A G N E T I Z E ) T H E M O N I G H T N E S S - See the ...
...settings. To access Windows Help: 1 Click the Start button and then click Help. 2 For Windows 98 and ...How help file for interference. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to read A D J U S T T H E C O N T R A S T A N D B R I T O R - RO T A T E T H E M O N I T O R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I N G S - T E S T - CHECK THE POWER PROPERTIES IF THE MONITOR SCREEN O C C A S I B L E IN T E R F E R E N C E - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I O N A L L Y T U R N S B L A N K - D E G A U S S (D E M A G N E T I Z E ) T H E M O N I G H T N E S S - See the ...
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... scanner is firmly connected to the computer and to a working electrical power source and that the scanner cable is turned on. Modem Problems NOTICE: Connect the modem to Settings, and then click Printers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com E N S U R E T H A T T ...H E P R I N T E R I N D O W S - If the printer is unlocked if it to a digital telephone network damages the modem. See the scanner documentation for a dial tone. 26 Solving Pr oblems Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it has a locking tab or button...
... scanner is firmly connected to the computer and to a working electrical power source and that the scanner cable is turned on. Modem Problems NOTICE: Connect the modem to Settings, and then click Printers. www.dell.com | support.dell.com E N S U R E T H A T T ...H E P R I N T E R I N D O W S - If the printer is unlocked if it to a digital telephone network damages the modem. See the scanner documentation for a dial tone. 26 Solving Pr oblems Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it has a locking tab or button...
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...on the screen. 32 Solving Pr oblems Press the power button again to a keystroke or a proper shutdown (see page 16), press the power button until the computer turns off. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A R E Q U I O N - Then click the End Task button. The solid blue screen appears because you to perform... A program stops responding PR ES S < C T RL > < AL T > < DE L >- To remove and then reinstall the program: 1 Click the Start button, point to open is no longer responding. In the Close Program window, select the program that you are trying to Settings, and then click Control...
...on the screen. 32 Solving Pr oblems Press the power button again to a keystroke or a proper shutdown (see page 16), press the power button until the computer turns off. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A R E Q U I O N - Then click the End Task button. The solid blue screen appears because you to perform... A program stops responding PR ES S < C T RL > < AL T > < DE L >- To remove and then reinstall the program: 1 Click the Start button, point to open is no longer responding. In the Close Program window, select the program that you are trying to Settings, and then click Control...
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...dell.com Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the metal edges on the computer as you slide back the cover. thumbscrew latches (2) 42 Adding Parts foot front of computer CAUTION: To prevent cuts, keep your computer and then unplug it from their electrical outlets. 2 Briefly press the power button.... Pressing the power button when the computer is not connected to an electrical outlet discharges residual electricity and can help prevent system board...
...dell.com Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the metal edges on the computer as you slide back the cover. thumbscrew latches (2) 42 Adding Parts foot front of computer CAUTION: To prevent cuts, keep your computer and then unplug it from their electrical outlets. 2 Briefly press the power button.... Pressing the power button when the computer is not connected to an electrical outlet discharges residual electricity and can help prevent system board...
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... installing a card, make sure that a slot is not connected to use. filler bracket Addi ng Part s 45 Pressing the power button when the computer is available for the card slot you begin any of the procedures in your computer and then unplug it . ..., follow the safety instructions on page 7. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from their electrical outlets. 2 Briefly press the power button. Adding Cards CAUTION: Before you want to an electrical outlet discharges residual electricity and can help prevent system board damage. 3 Remove the computer cover (...
... installing a card, make sure that a slot is not connected to use. filler bracket Addi ng Part s 45 Pressing the power button when the computer is available for the card slot you begin any of the procedures in your computer and then unplug it . ..., follow the safety instructions on page 7. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from their electrical outlets. 2 Briefly press the power button. Adding Cards CAUTION: Before you want to an electrical outlet discharges residual electricity and can help prevent system board damage. 3 Remove the computer cover (...
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..., follow the safety instructions on the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 7. Pressing the power button when the computer is covered under your computer memory by its top corners, and lift it from the network jack. 1 Turn ...: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from their electrical outlets. 48 Adding Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Memory purchased from their electrical outlets. 2 Briefly press the power button. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the computer. 9 Plug your...
..., follow the safety instructions on the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 7. Pressing the power button when the computer is covered under your computer memory by its top corners, and lift it from the network jack. 1 Turn ...: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from their electrical outlets. 48 Adding Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Memory purchased from their electrical outlets. 2 Briefly press the power button. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the computer. 9 Plug your...
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..., press out the securing clip at each end of the connector. Press firmly on the bottom of the module. Addi ng Part s 49 Pressing the power button when the computer is not connected to an electrical outlet discharges residual electricity and can help prevent system board damage. 3 Remove the computer cover (see... connector. 5 Align the notches on the ends until the memory module disengages from the connector. memory module cutouts (2) securing clips (2) notches (2) connector 6. 5. 4. 2 Briefly press the power button.
..., press out the securing clip at each end of the connector. Press firmly on the bottom of the module. Addi ng Part s 49 Pressing the power button when the computer is not connected to an electrical outlet discharges residual electricity and can help prevent system board damage. 3 Remove the computer cover (see... connector. 5 Align the notches on the ends until the memory module disengages from the connector. memory module cutouts (2) securing clips (2) notches (2) connector 6. 5. 4. 2 Briefly press the power button.
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...dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Replace the computer cover (see page 42). 50 Adding Parts Adding a Second Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in to the computer. 8 Plug your computer and then unplug it in this section, follow the safety instructions on . Pressing the power button... unplug the cable from their electrical outlets, and turn them from your computer and devices into their electrical outlets. 2 Briefly press the power button. To add a second hard drive, perform the following steps. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to...
...dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Replace the computer cover (see page 42). 50 Adding Parts Adding a Second Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in to the computer. 8 Plug your computer and then unplug it in this section, follow the safety instructions on . Pressing the power button... unplug the cable from their electrical outlets, and turn them from your computer and devices into their electrical outlets. 2 Briefly press the power button. To add a second hard drive, perform the following steps. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to...
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...Remove the computer cover (see page 42). 4 Press in the tabs, and swing the front panel away from their electrical outlets. 2 Briefly press the power button. Adding Other Drives Your computer includes a floppy drive and either a CD or DVD drive. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable... it from the network jack. 1 Turn off the computer and devices, and disconnect them from the computer. 56 Adding Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: You need additional hardware, such as Zip drives and CD-RW drives, using the procedures in the following sections. 5....
...Remove the computer cover (see page 42). 4 Press in the tabs, and swing the front panel away from their electrical outlets. 2 Briefly press the power button. Adding Other Drives Your computer includes a floppy drive and either a CD or DVD drive. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable... it from the network jack. 1 Turn off the computer and devices, and disconnect them from the computer. 56 Adding Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: You need additional hardware, such as Zip drives and CD-RW drives, using the procedures in the following sections. 5....
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...: Before you begin any of the procedures in the tabs, and swing the front panel away from their electrical outlets. 2 Briefly press the power button. tabs (3) front panel Addi ng Part s 63 NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug ...it from the network jack. 1 Turn off the computer and devices, and disconnect them from the computer. Pressing the power button when the computer is not connected to an electrical outlet discharges residual electricity and can help prevent system board damage. 3 Remove the computer cover...
...: Before you begin any of the procedures in the tabs, and swing the front panel away from their electrical outlets. 2 Briefly press the power button. tabs (3) front panel Addi ng Part s 63 NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug ...it from the network jack. 1 Turn off the computer and devices, and disconnect them from the computer. Pressing the power button when the computer is not connected to an electrical outlet discharges residual electricity and can help prevent system board damage. 3 Remove the computer cover...
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... until it from the network jack. 1 Turn off the computer and devices, and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 2 Briefly press the power button. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it locks into place. 6 Tighten the thumbscrew... on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 7. Pressing the power button when the computer is not connected to an electrical outlet discharges residual electricity and can help prevent system board damage. 3 Make sure that...
... until it from the network jack. 1 Turn off the computer and devices, and disconnect them from their electrical outlets. 2 Briefly press the power button. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it locks into place. 6 Tighten the thumbscrew... on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 7. Pressing the power button when the computer is not connected to an electrical outlet discharges residual electricity and can help prevent system board damage. 3 Make sure that...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 76 Appendix Audio1 three miniature jacks for line in, line out, and microphone NIC2 RJ45 connector that supports 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T Ethernet standards Keyboard 6-... local bus Floppy drive 34-pin connector 1 Available in integrated audio systems only 2 Available in integrated NIC systems only Controls and Lights Reset control Power control push button push button see manufacturer's specifications) Audio Audio type1 ADI SoundMAX 2.0 Integrated Audio Driver (ADI 1885 chip set) 1 Available in integrated audio systems only NIC NIC...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 76 Appendix Audio1 three miniature jacks for line in, line out, and microphone NIC2 RJ45 connector that supports 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T Ethernet standards Keyboard 6-... local bus Floppy drive 34-pin connector 1 Available in integrated audio systems only 2 Available in integrated NIC systems only Controls and Lights Reset control Power control push button push button see manufacturer's specifications) Audio Audio type1 ADI SoundMAX 2.0 Integrated Audio Driver (ADI 1885 chip set) 1 Available in integrated audio systems only NIC NIC...