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.... Model DCSM September 2005 P/N T8144 Rev. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, DellNet, and PowerConnect are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. is subject to change without the written permission of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and Outlook are not applicable. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property...
.... Model DCSM September 2005 P/N T8144 Rev. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, DellNet, and PowerConnect are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. is subject to change without the written permission of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and Outlook are not applicable. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property...
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... not start up 32 The computer stops responding 32 A program stops responding 33 A program crashes repeatedly 33 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...
... not start up 32 The computer stops responding 32 A program stops responding 33 A program crashes repeatedly 33 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...
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... a Driver 47 Identifying Drivers 48 Reinstalling Drivers 48 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 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...
... a Driver 47 Identifying Drivers 48 Reinstalling Drivers 48 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 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...
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... not available in all countries. • Latest drivers for correct operation of your Dell computer. What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag...
... not available in all countries. • Latest drivers for correct operation of your Dell computer. What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag...
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... ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to step 6. Contact your ISP to complete the setup. If you cannot connect to the Internet but...continue to complete the setup. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you selected Set up an AOL or MSN connection: 1 Save and close any open files, and...
... ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to step 6. Contact your ISP to complete the setup. If you cannot connect to the Internet but...continue to complete the setup. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13 The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you selected Set up an AOL or MSN connection: 1 Save and close any open files, and...
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... includes the following basic buttons: Stop Restart the current chapter Play Fast forward Pause Fast reverse Advance a single frame while in the Volume Control window. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are muted, you do not hear the CD or... DVD playing. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 2 In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in the Volume Control column and slide it up or down to the previous title or chapter Eject For more...
... includes the following basic buttons: Stop Restart the current chapter Play Fast forward Pause Fast reverse Advance a single frame while in the Volume Control window. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are muted, you do not hear the CD or... DVD playing. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 2 In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in the Volume Control column and slide it up or down to the previous title or chapter Eject For more...
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4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Screen resolution to change the setting to computers that have a...read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. 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 the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. ...: The types of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to make an exact copy of the window. Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Please observe all copyright...
4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Screen resolution to change the setting to computers that have a...read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. 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 the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. ...: The types of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to make an exact copy of the window. Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Please observe all copyright...
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... Maybe Write Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Rewritable No Yes No No Yes Yes No No Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you may not be able to write to burn music CDs...
... Maybe Write Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Rewritable No Yes No No Yes Yes No No Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you may not be able to write to burn music CDs...
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... to the optional TV-OUT connector on the computer. Do not plug a network cable into the modem connector on your graphics card). The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the primary monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display...
... to the optional TV-OUT connector on the computer. Do not plug a network cable into the modem connector on your graphics card). The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the primary monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display...
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... for creating a network. network adapter connector network device network adapter connector on computer network cable Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of electricity your computer uses when it is... on the screen. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions ...
... for creating a network. network adapter connector network device network adapter connector on computer network cable Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of electricity your computer uses when it is... on the screen. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions ...
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... reserved area 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 it may take a short time to exit from standby mode, press a key on the keyboard ... the computer exits from standby mode, it returns to you. Pressing a key on your computer loses power while in the Power Options Properties window. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of inactivity, click the Start...
... reserved area 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 it may take a short time to exit from standby mode, press a key on the keyboard ... the computer exits from standby mode, it returns to you. Pressing a key on your computer loses power while in the Power Options Properties window. Because hibernate mode requires a special file on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of inactivity, click the Start...
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... changes the default settings for your computer to prompt you require minimal power conservation. • Presentation - If you want your Windows password before the monitor does, your computer from the Power schemes drop-down menu. For more information on power management options: ...menu displays the following schemes: • Always On (default) - Each scheme has different settings for extended periods of the standard Windows schemes installed on your computer with minimal power conservation. • Max Battery - To program these functions, click an option from the...
... changes the default settings for your computer to prompt you require minimal power conservation. • Presentation - If you want your Windows password before the monitor does, your computer from the Power schemes drop-down menu. For more information on power management options: ...menu displays the following schemes: • Always On (default) - Each scheme has different settings for extended periods of the standard Windows schemes installed on your computer with minimal power conservation. • Max Battery - To program these functions, click an option from the...
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... the Start button, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Click Hardware and click Device Manager. 3 In the Device Manager window, click the plus (+) sign next to Processors. You can enhance overall computer performance by allowing one physical processor to function as two logical...website at support.dell.com. If Hyper-Threading is enabled, the processor is listed twice. It is recommended that can enable or disable Hyper-Threading through system setup. Hyper-Threading Hyper-Threading is an Intel® technology that you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP ...
... the Start button, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Click Hardware and click Device Manager. 3 In the Device Manager window, click the plus (+) sign next to Processors. You can enhance overall computer performance by allowing one physical processor to function as two logical...website at support.dell.com. If Hyper-Threading is enabled, the processor is listed twice. It is recommended that can enable or disable Hyper-Threading through system setup. Hyper-Threading Hyper-Threading is an Intel® technology that you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP ...
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... the battery (see page 97). 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 E S T H E D R I V E - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is not listed, perform a full scan with the same...procedures and ensure that the device is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. This message may help technical support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If...
... the battery (see page 97). 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 E S T H E D R I V E - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is not listed, perform a full scan with the same...procedures and ensure that the device is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. This message may help technical support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If...
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...CD or DVD. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS 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 - ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work... in Windows Help. 28 Solving Problems TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I C S - R W D I S K - See page 46. NOTE: Because of your...
...CD or DVD. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS 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 - ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work... in Windows Help. 28 Solving Problems TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I C S - R W D I S K - See page 46. NOTE: Because of your...
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VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab. 5 Click the COM ... a bootable floppy disk or CD. If all commands receive responses, the modem is missing an essential file. Error Messages If the message is communicating with Windows. The program that you want to open , click File. Ensure that the modem is not listed, see the documentation for installation instructions. If Work Offline...
VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab. 5 Click the COM ... a bootable floppy disk or CD. If all commands receive responses, the modem is missing an essential file. Error Messages If the message is communicating with Windows. The program that you want to open , click File. Ensure that the modem is not listed, see the documentation for installation instructions. If Work Offline...
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... Media Card Reader, the device is automatically assigned a drive letter as a mapped drive only when it is connected. If the next logical drive after all windows and open the program that you are mapped to restore computer resources. To manually assign a drive for the Media Card Reader. 6 Click OK to insert... Card Reader: 1 Right-click My Computer and select Manage. 2 Select the Disk Management option. 3 Right-click the corresponding drive letter in the BIOS setup. Contact Dell (see if it is mapped to a network drive, Windows XP does not automatically assign a drive letter to use .
... Media Card Reader, the device is automatically assigned a drive letter as a mapped drive only when it is connected. If the next logical drive after all windows and open the program that you are mapped to restore computer resources. To manually assign a drive for the Media Card Reader. 6 Click OK to insert... Card Reader: 1 Right-click My Computer and select Manage. 2 Select the Disk Management option. 3 Right-click the corresponding drive letter in the BIOS setup. Contact Dell (see if it is mapped to a network drive, Windows XP does not automatically assign a drive letter to use .
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... longer responding. 4 Click End Task. 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, point to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. A program...necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A solid blue screen appears TU...
... longer responding. 4 Click End Task. 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, point to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. A program...necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A solid blue screen appears TU...
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... the processor power cable is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties and click the Ports tab. E L I M I N A T E I N T E R F E R E N C E - VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click View installed printers or fax printers. NOTE: If you begin...
... the processor power cable is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties and click the Ports tab. E L I M I N A T E I N T E R F E R E N C E - VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click View installed printers or fax printers. NOTE: If you begin...
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...K T H E S C A N N E R - Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer. If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. See the scanner documentation for instructions. 38 Solving Problems RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • ... this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras...
...K T H E S C A N N E R - Ensure that the scanner cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer. If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. See the scanner documentation for instructions. 38 Solving Problems RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • ... this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras...