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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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... connectors fit only one or more of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up connection, you can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that came with your local cable TV line. Your ISP will offer one way. NOTE: If...
... connectors fit only one or more of the following Internet connection options: • Dial-up connection, you can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that came with your local cable TV line. Your ISP will offer one way. NOTE: If...
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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 your graphics card). Do not plug the network cable into a telephone wall jack. 1 Connect the network cable to the S-video input connector on the...
... 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 your graphics card). Do not plug the network cable into a telephone wall jack. 1 Connect the network cable to the S-video input connector on the...
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...desktop is in the Power Options Properties window. To exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the computer. Power Options Properties Define your power settings on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. When the computer exits... exit from standby mode, press a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to the state it was in before it may take a short time to ...
...desktop is in the Power Options Properties window. To exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the computer. Power Options Properties Define your power settings on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. When the computer exits... exit from standby mode, press a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to the state it was in before it may take a short time to ...
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...window, click Conserving power on the keyboard or click the mouse. Each scheme has different settings for starting standby mode or hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the computer. If your computer is called a scheme. NOTICE: If you set the monitor to : • Place the ... of the standard Windows schemes installed on the Hibernate tab. If you want your computer to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off the hard drive. To program these functions, click an option from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button ...
...window, click Conserving power on the keyboard or click the mouse. Each scheme has different settings for starting standby mode or hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the computer. If your computer is called a scheme. NOTICE: If you set the monitor to : • Place the ... of the standard Windows schemes installed on the Hibernate tab. If you want your computer to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off the hard drive. To program these functions, click an option from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button ...
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... battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. CAUTION: Before you have to repeatedly reset time and date... information after turning on the screen, write down the exact message. If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...
... battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. CAUTION: Before you have to repeatedly reset time and date... information after turning on the screen, write down the exact message. If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...
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... indicate a defect in all DVD drives. Search for the keyword standby 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...
... indicate a defect in all DVD drives. Search for the keyword standby 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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..., and then restart the computer. • Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide...
..., and then restart the computer. • Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide...
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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. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD...
... 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. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD...
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... keyboard arrow keys to the computer, and try using the mouse. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Connect a properly working mouse 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. Solving Problems 35 See page 48. Network Problems...
... keyboard arrow keys to the computer, and try using the mouse. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Connect a properly working mouse 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. Solving Problems 35 See page 48. Network Problems...
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...See "Diagnostic Lights" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that the computer turns on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power ... 66). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see "Controls and Lights" on . Press a key on page 43. The computer is either turned off , that the power strip 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 - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I G ...
...See "Diagnostic Lights" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that the computer turns on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power ... 66). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see "Controls and Lights" on . Press a key on page 43. The computer is either turned off , that the power strip 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 - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I G ...
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NOTE: If you begin any of interference are securely connected 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 Print to the same electrical ...
NOTE: If you begin any of interference are securely connected 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 Print to the same electrical ...
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... page 49. Ensure that the sound is working by testing it with the speakers. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the speakers are connected to check for interference. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N T E R F E R E N C E - Turn off . See page 49. Sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C A L O U T L E T - C H E C K... the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the ...
... page 49. Ensure that the sound is working by testing it with the speakers. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the speakers are connected to check for interference. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N T E R F E R E N C E - Turn off . See page 49. Sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C A L O U T L E T - C H E C K... the setup diagram supplied with another device, such as a lamp. If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the ...
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...documentation for monitor cable connectors to ensure that the graphics cable is normal for troubleshooting procedures. If the power light is turned on. If the power light is blinking, press a key on the setup diagram for your computer. • If... the sound is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is not muted. 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 - A D J U S T T H E W I G H T S - Video...
...documentation for monitor cable connectors to ensure that the graphics cable is normal for troubleshooting procedures. If the power light is turned on. If the power light is blinking, press a key on the setup diagram for your computer. • If... the sound is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is not muted. 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 - A D J U S T T H E W I G H T S - Video...
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M O V E T H E M O N I T O R - Turn off nearby devices to check for Screen resolution and Color quality. Solving Problems 41 ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ADJUST ...
M O V E T H E M O N I T O R - Turn off nearby devices to check for Screen resolution and Color quality. Solving Problems 41 ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ADJUST ...
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...the possibility of devices. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on page 27 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to answer questions periodically. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test ... Tools You can customize the tests you to run . NOTE: The Service Tag for technical assistance. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer, perform the checks in this section, follow the instructions on the symptom of the...
...the possibility of devices. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on page 27 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to answer questions periodically. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test ... Tools You can customize the tests you to run . NOTE: The Service Tag for technical assistance. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer, perform the checks in this section, follow the instructions on the symptom of the...
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... and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. If... files, and so on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is unchecked. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on the computer and watch the keyboard status lights. 2 Immediately upon seeing the lights flash, press . NOTICE: If you received your operating ...
... and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. If... files, and so on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is unchecked. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on the computer and watch the keyboard status lights. 2 Immediately upon seeing the lights flash, press . NOTICE: If you received your operating ...
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...log on the hard drive. 6 Right-click Local Disk (C) in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that appeared the first time the computer was turned on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. It is no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to the free space ... computer. 5 When prompted, click Finish to close the PC Restore Removal window. 8 Restart the computer. 52 Troubleshooting Tools Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it to restore...
...log on the hard drive. 6 Right-click Local Disk (C) in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that appeared the first time the computer was turned on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. It is no partition to delete. 4 Click OK to the free space ... computer. 5 When prompted, click Finish to close the PC Restore Removal window. 8 Restart the computer. 52 Troubleshooting Tools Removing Dell PC Restore NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it to restore...
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...(see 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 operating...and any open programs before you shut down the operating system: a Save and close any open files, exit any attached devices are turned off . The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • ...
...(see 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 operating...and any open programs before you shut down the operating system: a Save and close any open files, exit any attached devices are turned off . The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • ...
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... to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components. 54 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer. 1 Turn off your computer, ground yourself by its pins. As you disconnect the cable. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the ...Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a card by its edges or by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as...
... to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components. 54 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer. 1 Turn off your computer, ground yourself by its pins. As you disconnect the cable. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the ...Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a card by its edges or by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as...