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...Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, DellNet, and PowerConnect are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Trademarks used in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell... A02 Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming...
...Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, DellNet, and PowerConnect are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Trademarks used in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell... A02 Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming...
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... A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 33 A solid blue screen appears 33 Other software problems 34 Memory Problems 34 Mouse Problems 35 Network Problems 35 Power Problems 36 Printer Problems 37 Scanner Problems 38 Sound and Speaker Problems 39 No sound from speakers 39 No sound from headphones 40 Video and Monitor...
... A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 33 A solid blue screen appears 33 Other software problems 34 Memory Problems 34 Mouse Problems 35 Network Problems 35 Power Problems 36 Printer Problems 37 Scanner Problems 38 Sound and Speaker Problems 39 No sound from speakers 39 No sound from headphones 40 Video and Monitor...
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... to complete the setup. If you are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your Internet connection. If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on page 29. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an AOL or MSN connection: 1 Save and close any...
... to complete the setup. If you are using a DSL or cable modem connection, contact your Internet connection. If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on page 29. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an AOL or MSN connection: 1 Save and close any...
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... 1 Click the Start button, point to make an exact copy of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. NOTE: The types of a CD or DVD. ...-RW/DVD (combo) drive. For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on your computer hard drive. If you ...the CD or DVD: • If you have a CD-RW/DVD combo drive and you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from the source CD or DVD to a temporary folder...
... 1 Click the Start button, point to make an exact copy of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. NOTE: The types of a CD or DVD. ...-RW/DVD (combo) drive. For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on your computer hard drive. If you ...the CD or DVD: • If you have a CD-RW/DVD combo drive and you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from the source CD or DVD to a temporary folder...
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... on the keyboard or click the mouse. If you want to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off the computer. To avoid this problem, always set the hard drive (hard disk) to time-out before the monitor does, your computer. 24 Setting Up and Using Your Computer If you...
... on the keyboard or click the mouse. If you want to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off the computer. To avoid this problem, always set the hard drive (hard disk) to time-out before the monitor does, your computer. 24 Setting Up and Using Your Computer If you...
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... M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - Replace the battery only with your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the device is not listed, perform a full scan with the same or equivalent type recommended by the...the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Discard...
... M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - Replace the battery only with your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the device is not listed, perform a full scan with the same or equivalent type recommended by the...the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Discard...
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...disk and restart the computer. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I N G T O A C D / D V D - CD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is interrupted, an error occurs. Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - Search for the keyword standby in all programs before you write to ... a steady stream of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in Windows Help. 28 Solving Problems TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to eliminate the possibility that are checked. See...
...disk and restart the computer. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I N G T O A C D / D V D - CD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is interrupted, an error occurs. Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - Search for the keyword standby in all programs before you write to ... a steady stream of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in Windows Help. 28 Solving Problems TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to eliminate the possibility that are checked. See...
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... O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I C S - CONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK - Click the Start button, point to remove the checkmark. E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. If you cannot open your e-mail attachments: 1 In Outlook Express, click Tools, click Options, and .... • Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it is connected to a telephone. Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3...
... O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I C S - CONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK - Click the Start button, point to remove the checkmark. E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. If you cannot open your e-mail attachments: 1 In Outlook Express, click Tools, click Options, and .... • Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it is connected to a telephone. Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3...
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For help, contact your computer. 30 Solving Problems A R E Q U I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - D L L F I R E D . The program that you are trying to open , click File. Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD. Ensure that you want to remove. 3 Click the Change ...
For help, contact your computer. 30 Solving Problems A R E Q U I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - D L L F I R E D . The program that you are trying to open , click File. Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD. Ensure that you want to remove. 3 Click the Change ...
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... network drive, Windows XP does not automatically assign a drive letter to see page 116). There is installed. Solving Problems 31 In some cases, you are mapped to insert media. Contact Dell (see if it is installed. To manually assign a drive for the Media Card Reader. 6 Click OK to... use . FLEXBAY DEVICE IS DISABLED - Media Card Reader Problems NO DRIVE LETTER IS ASSIGNED - O P E R A T I N - Each of the ...
... network drive, Windows XP does not automatically assign a drive letter to see page 116). There is installed. Solving Problems 31 In some cases, you are mapped to insert media. Contact Dell (see if it is installed. To manually assign a drive for the Media Card Reader. 6 Click OK to... use . FLEXBAY DEVICE IS DISABLED - Media Card Reader Problems NO DRIVE LETTER IS ASSIGNED - O P E R A T I N - Each of the ...
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... connector for bent or broken pins and for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See page 43. If you...is firmly connected to perform an operating system shutdown. Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer. Then restart your computer. 32 Solving Problems ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
... connector for bent or broken pins and for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. See page 43. If you...is firmly connected to perform an operating system shutdown. Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer. Then restart your computer. 32 Solving Problems ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
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... THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is designed for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. Solving Problems 33 A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button...
... THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is designed for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. Solving Problems 33 A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button...
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...that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you are not using to see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify...hardware requirements needed to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 46). Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the ...
...that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you are not using to see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify...hardware requirements needed to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 46). Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that the ...
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... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 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 - Solving Problems 35 R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into both the network connector on page 113. RESTART THE COMPUTER...the mouse on the back of the computer and the network jack. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE...
... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 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 - Solving Problems 35 R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into both the network connector on page 113. RESTART THE COMPUTER...the mouse on the back of the computer and the network jack. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE...
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...the Product Information Guide. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F - A device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that indicates no network communication exists. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any cards (see page 66). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see page 61). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L...R K L I N G - 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 - Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see page 71). 36 Solving Problems
...the Product Information Guide. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S O F F - A device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that indicates no network communication exists. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any cards (see page 66). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see page 61). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L...R K L I N G - 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 - Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see page 71). 36 Solving Problems
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...I C A L O U T L E T - See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I O N - If the printer is securely connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for cable connection information. • Ensure that the Print to match the AC power at your printer, contact the...setting is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. Solving Problems 37 See the printer documentation for instructions. Ensure that the processor power cable is ...
...I C A L O U T L E T - See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I O N - If the printer is securely connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for cable connection information. • Ensure that the Print to match the AC power at your printer, contact the...setting is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. Solving Problems 37 See the printer documentation for instructions. Ensure that the processor power cable is ...
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... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N - Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. See the scanner documentation for instructions. 38 Solving... Problems VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and ...
... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. R E I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I O N - Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer. See the scanner documentation for instructions. 38 Solving... Problems VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and ...
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... page 49. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. Solving Problems 39 E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you purchased a sound card, ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on...
... page 49. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. Sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. Solving Problems 39 E N S U R E T H A T T H E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you purchased a sound card, ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on...
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... No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I C A L O U T L E T - C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - A D J U S T T H E W I G H T S - See page 43. 40 Solving Problems If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the monitor is connected as a lamp. Video and Monitor.... • If you are using a graphics extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is defective. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if...
... No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I C A L O U T L E T - C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - A D J U S T T H E W I G H T S - See page 43. 40 Solving Problems If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the monitor is connected as a lamp. Video and Monitor.... • If you are using a graphics extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is defective. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if...
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... devices to check for Screen resolution and Color quality. If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is difficult to appear "shaky." Solving Problems 41 Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to read C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND...
... devices to check for Screen resolution and Color quality. If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is difficult to appear "shaky." Solving Problems 41 Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to read C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND...