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... cannot print to a USB printer 24 Scanner Problems 24 Modem Problems 25 Mouse Problems 26 If the mouse does not respond 26 Keyboard Problems 26 Drive Problems 27 If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk 27 If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD 27 If ...you cannot play a DVD movie 28 If the CD-RW drive stops writing 28 If you have a hard drive problem 29 Network Problems 29 Windows® Error Messages 29 General Program Problems 30 A program crashes 30 A program stops responding 30 A solid...
... cannot print to a USB printer 24 Scanner Problems 24 Modem Problems 25 Mouse Problems 26 If the mouse does not respond 26 Keyboard Problems 26 Drive Problems 27 If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk 27 If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD 27 If ...you cannot play a DVD movie 28 If the CD-RW drive stops writing 28 If you have a hard drive problem 29 Network Problems 29 Windows® Error Messages 29 General Program Problems 30 A program crashes 30 A program stops responding 30 A solid...
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...Computer 41 System Board 42 Adding Cards 43 Removing Cards 45 Adding Memory 47 Replacing the AGP Card 49 Adding a Second Hard Drive 50 Adding Other Drives 53 5.25-Inch Devices 53 3.5-Inch Devices 56 Closing the Computer Cover 59 4 Appendix Specifications 62 Standard Settings 66 ...Viewing Settings 67 System Setup Screens 67 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 68 Replacing the Battery 68 Contacting Dell 70 Contact Numbers and Addresses ...
...Computer 41 System Board 42 Adding Cards 43 Removing Cards 45 Adding Memory 47 Replacing the AGP Card 49 Adding a Second Hard Drive 50 Adding Other Drives 53 5.25-Inch Devices 53 3.5-Inch Devices 56 Closing the Computer Cover 59 4 Appendix Specifications 62 Standard Settings 66 ...Viewing Settings 67 System Setup Screens 67 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 68 Replacing the Battery 68 Contacting Dell 70 Contact Numbers and Addresses ...
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... connector and then from your computer, first plug the network cable into the network wall jack and then into the drive and try again. Close all windows, restart the computer, and then open . You have a hard drive problem R U N S C A N D I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I S K - RE S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Programs-> Accessories-> System Tools, and then click ScanDisk...
... connector and then from your computer, first plug the network cable into the network wall jack and then into the drive and try again. Close all windows, restart the computer, and then open . You have a hard drive problem R U N S C A N D I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I S K - RE S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Programs-> Accessories-> System Tools, and then click ScanDisk...
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... in which Windows resides. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that the CD drive boots first. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows Me, you reinstall your operating system unless instructed to do so by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. 9 Click Next in the Welcome... to Windows Me window. 10 Select the directory in the CD drive and close the drive tray. 3 Exit the system setup program. 4 Select ...
... in which Windows resides. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that the CD drive boots first. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows Me, you reinstall your operating system unless instructed to do so by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. 9 Click Next in the Welcome... to Windows Me window. 10 Select the directory in the CD drive and close the drive tray. 3 Exit the system setup program. 4 Select ...
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...; Windows Setup installs additional files, and then restarts the computer. 22 Select Boot From Hard Drive, and then press . Windows Setup installs additional files, and then restarts the computer. 23 Select Boot From Hard Drive, and then press . 36 Solving Pr oblems The License Agreement window appears. 19 Click...Zone window, and then click Next. 16 Click Finish. Windows Setup installs necessary files, and then restarts the computer. 17 Select Boot From Hard Drive, and then press . 18 In the User Information window, type your computer. 21 Click Finish. The product key is the bar code...
...; Windows Setup installs additional files, and then restarts the computer. 22 Select Boot From Hard Drive, and then press . Windows Setup installs additional files, and then restarts the computer. 23 Select Boot From Hard Drive, and then press . 36 Solving Pr oblems The License Agreement window appears. 19 Click...Zone window, and then click Next. 16 Click Finish. Windows Setup installs necessary files, and then restarts the computer. 17 Select Boot From Hard Drive, and then press . 18 In the User Information window, type your computer. 21 Click Finish. The product key is the bar code...
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SECTION 3 Opening the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Adding Cards Removing Cards Adding Memory Replacing the AGP Card Adding a Second Hard Drive Adding Other Drives Closing the Computer Cover www.dell.com | support.dell.com
SECTION 3 Opening the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Adding Cards Removing Cards Adding Memory Replacing the AGP Card Adding a Second Hard Drive Adding Other Drives Closing the Computer Cover www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you begin any of drives installed in your computer, the cover may not open as widely as shown in this section, follow the safety instructions on the types of the procedures in the figure. CAUTION: Before you do not inadvertently disconnect cables from the system board. Adding Parts 41 computer cover* drive cables power cables power supply hard drive filler brackets for empty card-cage slots (4) system board * Depending on page 7.
NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you begin any of drives installed in your computer, the cover may not open as widely as shown in this section, follow the safety instructions on the types of the procedures in the figure. CAUTION: Before you do not inadvertently disconnect cables from the system board. Adding Parts 41 computer cover* drive cables power cables power supply hard drive filler brackets for empty card-cage slots (4) system board * Depending on page 7.
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... recovery jumper memory module connectors power switch and front panel connector for Dell Solutions Center button hard drive connector battery socket AGP slot connector1 PCI slot connectors (4) microprocessor connector microprocessor fan connector CD audio connector front panel audio cable connector telephony voice modem ...
... recovery jumper memory module connectors power switch and front panel connector for Dell Solutions Center button hard drive connector battery socket AGP slot connector1 PCI slot connectors (4) microprocessor connector microprocessor fan connector CD audio connector front panel audio cable connector telephony voice modem ...
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Your computer includes one hard drive. To remove the rails, gently ease the rails up for installation. These rails are not attached to ensure that the drive is set up and down into the slot connector until it for your computer. 4 Open the computer cover (see page 40). 5 Remove the... it from the network wall jack. 2 Press the power button. 3 Unpack the drive and prepare it clicks into place. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 To replace the AGP card, gently press it down . 50 Adding Parts To add a second hard drive: 1 Turn off the computer and any of the computer cover.
Your computer includes one hard drive. To remove the rails, gently ease the rails up for installation. These rails are not attached to ensure that the drive is set up and down into the slot connector until it for your computer. 4 Open the computer cover (see page 40). 5 Remove the... it from the network wall jack. 2 Press the power button. 3 Unpack the drive and prepare it clicks into place. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 To replace the AGP card, gently press it down . 50 Adding Parts To add a second hard drive: 1 Turn off the computer and any of the computer cover.
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6 Attach the rails to the drive. NOTICE: Match the colored strip on the cable with the hard drive. Adding Parts 51 tabs (2) hard drive hard drive bay 8 Connect a power cable to the hard drive using the two screws supplied with pin 1 on the drive. Ensure that the rail tabs are positioned at the back of the hard drive. 7 Gently slide the hard drive into the bay until you hear a click.
6 Attach the rails to the drive. NOTICE: Match the colored strip on the cable with the hard drive. Adding Parts 51 tabs (2) hard drive hard drive bay 8 Connect a power cable to the hard drive using the two screws supplied with pin 1 on the drive. Ensure that the rail tabs are positioned at the back of the hard drive. 7 Gently slide the hard drive into the bay until you hear a click.
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NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug it in to the second hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 Locate the extra connector on the drive cable that is attached to your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on installing any software required for drive operation. 52 Adding Parts power cable drive cable 10 Close the computer cover (see page 59). 11 Connect your first hard drive and attach the connector to the computer. 12 See the drive documentation for instructions on .
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug it in to the second hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 9 Locate the extra connector on the drive cable that is attached to your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on installing any software required for drive operation. 52 Adding Parts power cable drive cable 10 Close the computer cover (see page 59). 11 Connect your first hard drive and attach the connector to the computer. 12 See the drive documentation for instructions on .
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... accessible Internally accessible Available devices two 5.25-inch bays two 3.5-inch bays two 1-inch-high IDE hard drive bays ATA-100 Ultra DMA hard drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, and DVD/CD-RW combo drive, internal Iomega Zip drive Ports and Connectors Externally accessible (back panel): Serial Data Terminal Equipment 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible (DTE) Parallel 25...
... accessible Internally accessible Available devices two 5.25-inch bays two 3.5-inch bays two 1-inch-high IDE hard drive bays ATA-100 Ultra DMA hard drive, CD-RW drive, DVD drive, and DVD/CD-RW combo drive, internal Iomega Zip drive Ports and Connectors Externally accessible (back panel): Serial Data Terminal Equipment 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible (DTE) Parallel 25...
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... option with 4-MB memory upgrade option Audio Audio type integrated audio with SoundBlaster Pro/16 compatibility Controls and Indicators Power control Power lights Dell Solutions Center control Hard-drive access light Diagnostic code lights push button green LED on power button blinking green in sleep state solid green in power-on state push...
... option with 4-MB memory upgrade option Audio Audio type integrated audio with SoundBlaster Pro/16 compatibility Controls and Indicators Power control Power lights Dell Solutions Center control Hard-drive access light Diagnostic code lights push button green LED on power button blinking green in sleep state solid green in power-on state push...
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...Dell" on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Shipments to other storage device(s) in the product(s). You must contact Dell's Customer Technical Support within the limited warranty period. Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. Dell...any other locations will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty that are returned to Dell's facility. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell will be made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and building replacement products. To request ...
...Dell" on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Shipments to other storage device(s) in the product(s). You must contact Dell's Customer Technical Support within the limited warranty period. Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. Dell...any other locations will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty that are returned to Dell's facility. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell will be made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and building replacement products. To request ...
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...extended. 94 Appendix accessories or parts added to Dell, back up the data on Dell's standard price list are not covered. or DellWare products. Monitors, keyboards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are included on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as specifically ...noted); To request warranty service, you use an address in the product(s). NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to a Dell system through the DellWare program)...
...extended. 94 Appendix accessories or parts added to Dell, back up the data on Dell's standard price list are not covered. or DellWare products. Monitors, keyboards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are included on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as specifically ...noted); To request warranty service, you use an address in the product(s). NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to a Dell system through the DellWare program)...
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... parts are returned to you freight prepaid if you use in returning the replaced part to Dell, back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell does not accept liability for obtaining customer assistance. Coverage During Years Two and Three During the...
... parts are returned to you freight prepaid if you use in returning the replaced part to Dell, back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell does not accept liability for obtaining customer assistance. Coverage During Years Two and Three During the...
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... you must ship the products back to you (freight prepaid) if you ship the product(s) to Dell's facility. Dell will be made by various manufacturers in the product(s). DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF ...(OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. NOTE: Before you use an address in their ...
... you must ship the products back to you (freight prepaid) if you ship the product(s) to Dell's facility. Dell will be made by various manufacturers in the product(s). DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF ...(OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. NOTE: Before you use an address in their ...
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... address in Canada, where applicable. Dell does not accept liability for portable computers are not covered. Coverage During Year One During the one-year period beginning on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the product(s). Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made ...freight collect. If Dell repairs or replaces a product, its warranty term is required, Dell will repair or replace products covered under ...
... address in Canada, where applicable. Dell does not accept liability for portable computers are not covered. Coverage During Year One During the one-year period beginning on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in the product(s). Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made ...freight collect. If Dell repairs or replaces a product, its warranty term is required, Dell will repair or replace products covered under ...
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... ship the repaired or replacement products to you freight prepaid if you ship the product(s) to Dell, back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any items that are not covered. accessories or parts that are not installed in the product(s). To request warranty service, you ...must ship the products back to Dell in Canada, where applicable. accessories or parts added to a Dell system through the DellWare program)...
... ship the repaired or replacement products to you freight prepaid if you ship the product(s) to Dell, back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any items that are not covered. accessories or parts that are not installed in the product(s). To request warranty service, you ...must ship the products back to Dell in Canada, where applicable. accessories or parts added to a Dell system through the DellWare program)...
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...B battery disposal, 69 replacing, 68 BIOS, 66 C cards adding, 43 AGP, 49 connectors, 42 removing, 45 CD drive fixing problems, 27 CD-RW drive fixing problems, 28 computer closing cover, 59 crashes, 30 error messages, 19 internal parts, 41 opening cover, 40 computer ... 49 audio. See monitor drivers reinstalling, 32 drives adding, 50, 53 fixing problems, 27 DVD drive fixing problems, 28 E e-mail fixing problems, 31 error messages start-up, 19 Windows, 29 F finding solutions, 16 floppy drive fixing problems, 27 H hard drive adding a second hard drive, 50 fixing problems, 29 help file accessing,...
...B battery disposal, 69 replacing, 68 BIOS, 66 C cards adding, 43 AGP, 49 connectors, 42 removing, 45 CD drive fixing problems, 27 CD-RW drive fixing problems, 28 computer closing cover, 59 crashes, 30 error messages, 19 internal parts, 41 opening cover, 40 computer ... 49 audio. See monitor drivers reinstalling, 32 drives adding, 50, 53 fixing problems, 27 DVD drive fixing problems, 28 E e-mail fixing problems, 31 error messages start-up, 19 Windows, 29 F finding solutions, 16 floppy drive fixing problems, 27 H hard drive adding a second hard drive, 50 fixing problems, 29 help file accessing,...