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... to a parallel port printer 33 If you cannot print to a USB printer 34 Scanner Problems 35 Modem Problems 36 Mouse Problems 37 Keyboard Problems 38 Drive Problems 39 If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk 39 If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD 40 ...If you cannot play a DVD movie 40 If the CD-RW drive stops writing 41 If you have a hard drive problem 41 Network Problems 42 Microsoft® Windows® Error Messages 42 General Program Problems 43 A program crashes 43 A program stops responding...
... to a parallel port printer 33 If you cannot print to a USB printer 34 Scanner Problems 35 Modem Problems 36 Mouse Problems 37 Keyboard Problems 38 Drive Problems 39 If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk 39 If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD 40 ...If you cannot play a DVD movie 40 If the CD-RW drive stops writing 41 If you have a hard drive problem 41 Network Problems 42 Microsoft® Windows® Error Messages 42 General Program Problems 43 A program crashes 43 A program stops responding...
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...click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Right-click on the drive letter (local disk) that the original DVD is interrupted, an error occurs. The CD-RW drive must receive a steady stream of data when writing. Closing all programs before writing... A N G E T H E W R I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - See page 50. HINT: If you disable standby mode to write to a CD-RW drive, remember to reenable standby mode when you finish writing to eliminate the possibility that you have a hard drive problem RUN SCANDISK 1 In Windows XP click the Start button, and then click My Computer.
...click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop. 2 Right-click on the drive letter (local disk) that the original DVD is interrupted, an error occurs. The CD-RW drive must receive a steady stream of data when writing. Closing all programs before writing... A N G E T H E W R I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - See page 50. HINT: If you disable standby mode to write to a CD-RW drive, remember to reenable standby mode when you finish writing to eliminate the possibility that you have a hard drive problem RUN SCANDISK 1 In Windows XP click the Start button, and then click My Computer.
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... files or programs until the system restoration is titled Operating System. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you need to do so by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your CD or DVD drive is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to run after you ... or delete any virus protection software installed on your Windows XP operating system. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling your hard drive. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, you must disable any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 3 Click ...
... files or programs until the system restoration is titled Operating System. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you need to do so by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your CD or DVD drive is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to run after you ... or delete any virus protection software installed on your Windows XP operating system. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling your hard drive. NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, you must disable any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 3 Click ...
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...network card, you reinstall Windows 2000. 1 Insert the Operating System CD into the drive. 2 Turn off the computer (see page 22), and then turn the computer on again. 3 When the blue Dell logo appears, press immediately. Solving Problems 57 NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows ...by a Dell technical support representative. HINT: The CD that may start to continue. If you do so by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your CD or DVD drive is titled Operating System. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling your hard drive. Windows ...
...network card, you reinstall Windows 2000. 1 Insert the Operating System CD into the drive. 2 Turn off the computer (see page 22), and then turn the computer on again. 3 When the blue Dell logo appears, press immediately. Solving Problems 57 NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows ...by a Dell technical support representative. HINT: The CD that may start to continue. If you do so by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your CD or DVD drive is titled Operating System. NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling your hard drive. Windows ...
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hard-drive access light floppy-drive access light headphone connector breakaway hinges (2) USB connectors (2) 60 Adding Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com front-panel door power button power light HINT: The front-panel door is removable; if you remove it or accidentally knock it off its hinges, it snaps back in place.
hard-drive access light floppy-drive access light headphone connector breakaway hinges (2) USB connectors (2) 60 Adding Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com front-panel door power button power light HINT: The front-panel door is removable; if you remove it or accidentally knock it off its hinges, it snaps back in place.
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NOTICE: Be careful when opening the cover. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the system board. 5.25-inch drive 3.5-inch floppy drive system board heat sink and blower assembly hard drive card cage power supply Adding Parts 63 CAUTION: Before you do not inadvertently disconnect cables from the electrical outlet before opening the computer cover to ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions listed in "When Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12.
NOTICE: Be careful when opening the cover. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the system board. 5.25-inch drive 3.5-inch floppy drive system board heat sink and blower assembly hard drive card cage power supply Adding Parts 63 CAUTION: Before you do not inadvertently disconnect cables from the electrical outlet before opening the computer cover to ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions listed in "When Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com floppy drive connector (DSKT) battery socket (BATTERY) page 81 configuration jumper (PSWD) page 80 main power connector (POWER) microprocessor fan connector (FAN) microprocessor connector (CPU) System Board CD drive connector (IDE2) standby power light (AUX_PWR) front panel switch connector (FRONTPANEL) hard drive connector (IDE1) memory module connectors (DIMM A, DIMM B) page 69...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com floppy drive connector (DSKT) battery socket (BATTERY) page 81 configuration jumper (PSWD) page 80 main power connector (POWER) microprocessor fan connector (FAN) microprocessor connector (CPU) System Board CD drive connector (IDE2) standby power light (AUX_PWR) front panel switch connector (FRONTPANEL) hard drive connector (IDE1) memory module connectors (DIMM A, DIMM B) page 69...
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... accessible Internally accessible Available devices one 5.25-inch bay one 3.5-inch bay one bay for 1-inch-high IDE hard drive ATA-66 or ATA-100 Ultra DMA hard drive, CD drive, Zip drive, DVD drive, and CD-RW drive Ports and Connectors Externally accessible: Serial 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible Parallel 25-hole connector (bidirectional) Video 15-hole connector...
... accessible Internally accessible Available devices one 5.25-inch bay one 3.5-inch bay one bay for 1-inch-high IDE hard drive ATA-66 or ATA-100 Ultra DMA hard drive, CD drive, Zip drive, DVD drive, and CD-RW drive Ports and Connectors Externally accessible: Serial 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible Parallel 25-hole connector (bidirectional) Video 15-hole connector...
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... 76 Appendix www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ports and Connectors (continued) Internally accessible: Primary IDE channel 40-pin connector on PCI local bus Secondary IDE channel 40-pin connector on PCI local bus Floppy drive 34-pin connector Video Video controller AGP 4X Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light...
... 76 Appendix www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ports and Connectors (continued) Internally accessible: Primary IDE channel 40-pin connector on PCI local bus Secondary IDE channel 40-pin connector on PCI local bus Floppy drive 34-pin connector Video Video controller AGP 4X Controls and Lights Power control Power light Hard-drive access light...
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... LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty that are returned to find the appropriate contact information for lost data... FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. If warranty service is not extended. Remove any other ...
... LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty that are returned to find the appropriate contact information for lost data... FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. If warranty service is not extended. Remove any other ...
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... locations will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty that are included on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as specifically noted); You must contact Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Dell owns all other storage device(s) in the continental U.S., where applicable. Monitors, keyboards, and mice that are...
... locations will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty that are included on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as specifically noted); You must contact Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Dell owns all other storage device(s) in the continental U.S., where applicable. Monitors, keyboards, and mice that are...
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...you use an address in performing warranty repairs and building replacement products. Shipments to Dell's facility. Dell will ship the repaired or replacement products to Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 112 Appendix Limited Warranty Coverage During Year One During the one-year period beginning... will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. To request warranty service, you ship the product(s) to have Dell ship the replacement part. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. NOTE: Before you must...
...you use an address in performing warranty repairs and building replacement products. Shipments to Dell's facility. Dell will ship the repaired or replacement products to Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 112 Appendix Limited Warranty Coverage During Year One During the one-year period beginning... will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. To request warranty service, you ship the product(s) to have Dell ship the replacement part. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. NOTE: Before you must...
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See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell will ship parts (freight prepaid) if you use an address in effect on the invoice date, Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. If Dell repairs or replaces a product, its limited warranty term is the remainder of...
See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell will ship parts (freight prepaid) if you use an address in effect on the invoice date, Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. If Dell repairs or replaces a product, its limited warranty term is the remainder of...
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See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. If Dell repairs or replaces a product, its warranty term is required, Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE ...OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). 118 Appendix NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to Dell, back up the data on page 84 to other storage device(s) in their original or equivalent packaging, prepay shipping charges, and insure...
See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. If Dell repairs or replaces a product, its warranty term is required, Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE ...OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). 118 Appendix NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to Dell, back up the data on page 84 to other storage device(s) in their original or equivalent packaging, prepay shipping charges, and insure...
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...Coverage During Year One During the one-year period beginning on the hard drive(s) and any other locations will ship the repaired or replacement products to you freight prepaid if you must ship the products back to Dell in one -year period of the following categories: software; You... during the initial one or more of this limited warranty that are not covered. NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to Dell's facility. Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made freight collect. accessories or parts added to find the appropriate contact information for lost data or ...
...Coverage During Year One During the one-year period beginning on the hard drive(s) and any other locations will ship the repaired or replacement products to you freight prepaid if you must ship the products back to Dell in one -year period of the following categories: software; You... during the initial one or more of this limited warranty that are not covered. NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to Dell's facility. Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made freight collect. accessories or parts added to find the appropriate contact information for lost data or ...
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...collect. Damage due to shipping the products to Dell's facility. accessories or parts that are in the product(s). This limited warranty does not cover any items that are not covered. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as specifically noted...); Appendix 123 To request warranty service, you must contact Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Remove any other locations...
...collect. Damage due to shipping the products to Dell's facility. accessories or parts that are in the product(s). This limited warranty does not cover any items that are not covered. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive(s) and any removable media, such as specifically noted...); Appendix 123 To request warranty service, you must contact Dell's Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. Remove any other locations...
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..., 52, 55 system setup program, 78 T technical assistance telephone numbers and addresses, 84 warranty repair or credit, 98 Tell Me How help file accessing, 28 I n d e x H hard drive fixing problems, 41 help file accessing, 28 130 Index 130 I Internet fixing problems, 45 IRQ conflicts, 50 K keyboard fixing problems, 38 M memory adding, 69 connectors...
..., 52, 55 system setup program, 78 T technical assistance telephone numbers and addresses, 84 warranty repair or credit, 98 Tell Me How help file accessing, 28 I n d e x H hard drive fixing problems, 41 help file accessing, 28 130 Index 130 I Internet fixing problems, 45 IRQ conflicts, 50 K keyboard fixing problems, 38 M memory adding, 69 connectors...