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... Problems 42 If the screen is blank 42 If the screen is difficult to read 43 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 45 Dell Diagnostics 48 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 48 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Identifying Drivers 50 Reinstalling Drivers 50 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 51... Restoring Your Operating System 51 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 52 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 53 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 55 Recommended Tools 55 Turn Off Your Computer 55 Before Working Inside Your Computer 56 Front View of the ...
... Problems 42 If the screen is blank 42 If the screen is difficult to read 43 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 45 Dell Diagnostics 48 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 48 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Identifying Drivers 50 Reinstalling Drivers 50 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 51... Restoring Your Operating System 51 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 52 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 53 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 55 Recommended Tools 55 Turn Off Your Computer 55 Before Working Inside Your Computer 56 Front View of the ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can access the Internet and use your existing telephone line. To connect to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Your ISP will offer one way. With a DSL connection, you can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can access the Internet and use your existing telephone line. To connect to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Your ISP will offer one way. With a DSL connection, you can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on...
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Changing the Display Settings 1 After you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on your TV. 4 Connect the VGA or DVI monitor. An S-video cable is available at most consumer electronics stores. Connecting a TV NOTE: To connect a TV ...
Changing the Display Settings 1 After you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on your TV. 4 Connect the VGA or DVI monitor. An S-video cable is available at most consumer electronics stores. Connecting a TV NOTE: To connect a TV ...
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... by copying system data to automatically activate after a time-out. To set standby mode to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a defined period of inactivity: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a...to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you are not using it entered the mode. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by turning off the computer. The computer may lose data. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in before it . ...
... by copying system data to automatically activate after a time-out. To set standby mode to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a defined period of inactivity: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a...to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you are not using it entered the mode. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by turning off the computer. The computer may lose data. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in before it . ...
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...mode file before shipping the computer to be locked up. NOTICE: If you run with minimal power conservation. • Max Battery - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of time. If you ...want your computer from the Power schemes drop-down menu in the Turn off monitor, Turn off the hard drive. The Power schemes drop-down...
...mode file before shipping the computer to be locked up. NOTICE: If you run with minimal power conservation. • Max Battery - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of time. If you ...want your computer from the Power schemes drop-down menu in the Turn off monitor, Turn off the hard drive. The Power schemes drop-down...
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... an option from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off the computer. To purchase a card, contact Dell. IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 is ideal for your computer. For more information on power management options: 1 Click the Start button and click...
... an option from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off the computer. To purchase a card, contact Dell. IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 is ideal for your computer. For more information on power management options: 1 Click the Start button and click...
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... R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - If the battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 101). CAUTION: Before you have changed your SATA operation settings, restore your previous SATA operation settings and retry booting into your computer: •...If an error message occurs in the Product Information Guide. Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your operating system after turning on the screen, write down the exact message.
... R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - If the battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 101). CAUTION: Before you have changed your SATA operation settings, restore your previous SATA operation settings and retry booting into your computer: •...If an error message occurs in the Product Information Guide. Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your operating system after turning on the screen, write down the exact message.
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...C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - If the floppy, CD, or DVD drive, is not listed, perform a full scan with 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 of different regions worldwide and... and remove viruses. See page 52. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 41. 30 Solving Problems See page 116. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any boxes that are checked. Click the Start button and click My Computer. C H E...
...C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - If the floppy, CD, or DVD drive, is not listed, perform a full scan with 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 of different regions worldwide and... and remove viruses. See page 52. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 41. 30 Solving Problems See page 116. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any boxes that are checked. Click the Start button and click My Computer. C H E...
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.... A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in the Product Information Guide. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - If necessary, uninstall...
.... A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in the Product Information Guide. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - If necessary, uninstall...
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... 8 to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Other software problems... so it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off.
... 8 to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Other software problems... so it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 , that your computer. 4 Start the computer. See page 50. 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 - If the link integrity light is firmly inserted...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 , that your computer. 4 Start the computer. See page 50. 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 - If the link integrity light is firmly inserted...
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See "Dell Diagnostics" on . The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical ... and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 66). • Remove and then reinstall any of interference are securely connected to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the processor power...
See "Dell Diagnostics" on . The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical ... and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 66). • Remove and then reinstall any of interference are securely connected to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the processor power...
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... Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product... Information Guide. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for your ...
... Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product... Information Guide. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for your ...
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... MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to MP3 songs, ensure that the speakers are securely connected to the scanner...
... MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Scanners and Cameras. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to MP3 songs, ensure that the speakers are securely connected to the scanner...
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... the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the graphics cable is connected as a lamp. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the monitor is turned on. If the power light is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move...
... the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the graphics cable is connected as a lamp. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Ensure that the monitor is turned on. If the power light is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move...
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... monitor self-test. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I T O R - Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for interference. 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 C A L O U T L E T - M O V E T H E M O N I G H T S - C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L 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 - See page 45. Turn off nearby devices to appear "shaky." Solving Problems 43 See the monitor documentation for Screen resolution and Color quality.
... monitor self-test. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I T O R - Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for interference. 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 C A L O U T L E T - M O V E T H E M O N I G H T S - C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L 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 - See page 45. Turn off nearby devices to appear "shaky." Solving Problems 43 See the monitor documentation for Screen resolution and Color quality.
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...or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 119). All four diagnostic lights display solid green and then turn off " Plug the computer into your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on page 39. When the computer starts ...panel (see page 57). To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 66). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Power has occurred. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in...
...or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 119). All four diagnostic lights display solid green and then turn off " Plug the computer into your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on page 39. When the computer starts ...panel (see page 57). To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 66). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Power has occurred. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in...
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...Troubleshooting Tools 47 All four diagnostic lights display solid green and then turn off after the system successfully boots to boot from the hard drive... The operating system is correct for resource conflicts (see page 51). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 107) to make sure the boot sequence is attempting to the operating system. check system ...card removed from the computer for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 68). 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that you removed, remove a different card,...
...Troubleshooting Tools 47 All four diagnostic lights display solid green and then turn off after the system successfully boots to boot from the hard drive... The operating system is correct for resource conflicts (see page 51). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 107) to make sure the boot sequence is attempting to the operating system. check system ...card removed from the computer for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 68). 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that you removed, remove a different card,...
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... CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions on the screen. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on (or restart) your part. Then shut down the error code and problem description and follow the safety instructions in... the Product Information Guide. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see page 55) and try again. 3 When ...
... CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions on the screen. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on (or restart) your part. Then shut down the error code and problem description and follow the safety instructions in... the Product Information Guide. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see page 55) and try again. 3 When ...
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... If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is automatically disabled. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 ...-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is unchecked. NOTICE: If you do not press in the following step. 3 On the next screen that Turn off System Restore is not available in when you purchased the computer...
... If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is automatically disabled. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 ...-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is unchecked. NOTICE: If you do not press in the following step. 3 On the next screen that Turn off System Restore is not available in when you purchased the computer...