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... 49 Restoring Your Operating System 49 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 50 Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec 51 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 53 Recommended Tools 53 Turning Off Your Computer 53 Before Working Inside Your Computer 54 Front View of the Computer 55 Back...
... 49 Restoring Your Operating System 49 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 50 Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec 51 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 53 Recommended Tools 53 Turning Off Your Computer 53 Before Working Inside Your Computer 54 Front View of the Computer 55 Back...
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.... USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on printer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection...
.... USB connector on computer USB printer cable USB connector on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on printer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection...
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... in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image. • In extended desktop mode, you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the back of viewable work space. Insert the cable until it clicks into a telephone wall jack. 1 Connect the network cable to the S-video input...
... in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image. • In extended desktop mode, you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the back of viewable work space. Insert the cable until it clicks into a telephone wall jack. 1 Connect the network cable to the S-video input...
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...4 Define your power settings on your computer loses power while in the Power Options Properties window. Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the computer. To exit from standby mode, press a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer... mode. Power Options Properties Define your hibernate settings on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to exit from hibernate mode...
...4 Define your power settings on your computer loses power while in the Power Options Properties window. Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the computer. To exit from standby mode, press a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer... mode. Power Options Properties Define your hibernate settings on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to exit from hibernate mode...
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... Setting Up and Using Your Computer Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to: • Place the power options icon in the Turn off monitor, Turn off the hard drive. If you use the hibernate settings you defined on the Power Schemes tab, click the Enable hibernate support check...you want your computer from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off the computer. If you want to change the default settings for extended periods of the standard Windows schemes installed on the Hibernate tab. ...
... Setting Up and Using Your Computer Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to: • Place the power options icon in the Turn off monitor, Turn off the hard drive. If you use the hibernate settings you defined on the Power Schemes tab, click the Enable hibernate support check...you want your computer from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off the computer. If you want to change the default settings for extended periods of the standard Windows schemes installed on the Hibernate tab. ...
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Replace the battery only with your computer: • If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the screen, write down the exact message. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z... ensure that the device is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 97). If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures...
Replace the battery only with your computer: • If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the screen, write down the exact message. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z... ensure that the device is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 97). If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures...
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... regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in the lower-right corner of your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up. • Ensure that the sound is not muted by clicking any boxes that the original one...
... regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in the lower-right corner of your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up. • Ensure that the sound is not muted by clicking any boxes that the original one...
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... diagram for damaged or frayed cables. Straighten bent pins. • Remove keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to 10 seconds until the computer turns off.
... diagram for damaged or frayed cables. Straighten bent pins. • Remove keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to 10 seconds until the computer turns off.
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... A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. If you are unable to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions...
... A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. If you are unable to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions...
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.... RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer. 4 Start the computer. Connect a properly working mouse to...
.... RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer. 4 Start the computer. Connect a properly working mouse to...
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..., such as a lamp. • Ensure that the 12 volt power connector (12V) is in the Product Information Guide. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I S O F F - The computer is either turned off , that the electrical outlet is turned on page 43. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G S - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - See page 49. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin...
..., such as a lamp. • Ensure that the 12 volt power connector (12V) is in the Product Information Guide. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I S O F F - The computer is either turned off , that the electrical outlet is turned on page 43. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G S - RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - See page 49. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin...
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... safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Ensure that the Print to the printer and the computer (see page 61). ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for your location (if applicable). • Ensure that the printer cables are : • Power...
... safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Ensure that the Print to the printer and the computer (see page 61). ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for your location (if applicable). • Ensure that the printer cables are : • Power...
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... speakers. No sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the card. A D J U S T T H E W I C A L O U T L E T - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I N T E R F E R E N C E - Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to MP3 songs, ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing...
... speakers. No sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the card. A D J U S T T H E W I C A L O U T L E T - R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I N T E R F E R E N C E - Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to MP3 songs, ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing...
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...C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I G H T - If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor is turned on the keyboard or move the mouse. Ensure that the graphics cable is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the .... If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the electrical outlet is connected as a lamp. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is blinking, press a key on . If the power light is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 55...
...C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I G H T - If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor is turned on the keyboard or move the mouse. Ensure that the graphics cable is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the .... If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the electrical outlet is connected as a lamp. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the headphone cable is blinking, press a key on . If the power light is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see page 55...
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... the monitor self-test. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N 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 - Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for interference. Solving Problems 41 Turn off nearby devices to appear "shaky." If the screen is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor.
... the monitor self-test. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N 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 - Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for interference. Solving Problems 41 Turn off nearby devices to appear "shaky." If the screen is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor.
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... restart) your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of tracing the problem quickly. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions on the screen. If you wait too long and...logo appears, continue to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your Service Tag. 46 Troubleshooting Tools NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on page 27 and run . Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of...
... restart) your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of tracing the problem quickly. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions on the screen. If you wait too long and...logo appears, continue to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your Service Tag. 46 Troubleshooting Tools NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on page 27 and run . Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of...
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... any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is not available in when you purchased the computer. Undoing the... Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all data before using PC Restore. Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to the operating state it was in all data on the computer and watch the...
... any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is not available in when you purchased the computer. Undoing the... Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all data before using PC Restore. Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to the operating state it was in all data on the computer and watch the...
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... Properties, and verify that the additional disk space is available as a local administrator. 2 In Windows Explorer, go to reboot the computer. Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your computer, even to gain additional hard-drive space. To remove PC Restore: 1 Log on to the...local administrator, a message appears stating that appeared the first time the computer was not found. Because the computer is recommended that the partition was turned on as a local administrator. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8 After the computer restarts, click OK. If you ...
... Properties, and verify that the additional disk space is available as a local administrator. 2 In Windows Explorer, go to reboot the computer. Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your computer, even to gain additional hard-drive space. To remove PC Restore: 1 Log on to the...local administrator, a message appears stating that appeared the first time the computer was not found. Because the computer is recommended that the partition was turned on as a local administrator. The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 8 After the computer restarts, click OK. If you ...
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...page 53) and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" (see page 54). • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in your... computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you turn off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver •...
...page 53) and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" (see page 54). • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in your... computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you turn off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver •...
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Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a processor by its edges, not by its metal mounting bracket. NOTICE: To avoid damaging ... the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your warranty. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer. 1 Turn off your computer (see page 59). NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pins. Also, before you begin any connector...
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a processor by its edges, not by its metal mounting bracket. NOTICE: To avoid damaging ... the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your warranty. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer. 1 Turn off your computer (see page 59). NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pins. Also, before you begin any connector...