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...Cable Connector 76 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 76 Hard Drive 77 Removing a Hard Drive 77 Installing a Hard Drive 78 Floppy Drive 81 Removing a Floppy Drive 81 Installing a Floppy Drive 82 Media Card Reader 83 Removing a Media Card Reader 84 Installing a Media Card Reader 85 CD/DVD Drive 86 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 87 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 87 Battery 89 Replacing the Battery ... 104 Clearing Password Settings 104 Clearing CMOS Settings 105 Cleaning Your Computer 105 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 105 Mouse 106 Floppy Drive 106 CDs and DVDs 106 6 Contents
...Cable Connector 76 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 76 Hard Drive 77 Removing a Hard Drive 77 Installing a Hard Drive 78 Floppy Drive 81 Removing a Floppy Drive 81 Installing a Floppy Drive 82 Media Card Reader 83 Removing a Media Card Reader 84 Installing a Media Card Reader 85 CD/DVD Drive 86 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 87 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 87 Battery 89 Replacing the Battery ... 104 Clearing Password Settings 104 Clearing CMOS Settings 105 Cleaning Your Computer 105 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 105 Mouse 106 Floppy Drive 106 CDs and DVDs 106 6 Contents
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.... 7 Click Start. Solving Problems 33 The modem does not operate while it is connected to an analog telephone jack only. Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button, then click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click... CAUTION: Before you cannot open your e-mail attachments: 1 In Outlook Express, click Tools, click Options, and then click Security. 2 Click Do not allow attachments to remove the checkmark. C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I N G S - TURN OFF STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A ...
.... 7 Click Start. Solving Problems 33 The modem does not operate while it is connected to an analog telephone jack only. Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button, then click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click... CAUTION: Before you cannot open your e-mail attachments: 1 In Outlook Express, click Tools, click Options, and then click Security. 2 Click Do not allow attachments to remove the checkmark. C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I N G S - TURN OFF STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A ...
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...Memory" on page 64). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 64), and then restart the computer. restart the computer. A possible USB failure has occurred. A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart ... 108). A possible graphics failure has occurred. • If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see "Contacting Dell" on page 108). Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. The computer is in recovery...
...Memory" on page 64). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 64), and then restart the computer. restart the computer. A possible USB failure has occurred. A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart ... 108). A possible graphics failure has occurred. • If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see "Contacting Dell" on page 108). Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. The computer is in recovery...
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...need to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in this document were written for information on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you purchased the computer. NOTE: The procedures in an undesirable operating state. See the Windows Help and... Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you set your Dell™ computer to the operating state it was in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer...
...need to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in this document were written for information on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you purchased the computer. NOTE: The procedures in an undesirable operating state. See the Windows Help and... Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you set your Dell™ computer to the operating state it was in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer...
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... that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Because the computer is not available in all data on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you do not press in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the computer again.... Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or...
... that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Because the computer is not available in all data on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you do not press in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the computer again.... Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or...
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... computer, even to the computer as a local administrator. To remove PC Restore: 1 Log on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. Click Quit; Advanced Troubleshooting 57 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 retrieve it was not found. Click Quit, and...
... computer, even to the computer as a local administrator. To remove PC Restore: 1 Log on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. Click Quit; Advanced Troubleshooting 57 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 retrieve it was not found. Click Quit, and...
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CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the system board. 2 1 3 4 6 1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, 2 and hard drive) 4 card slots 5 power supply heat sink assembly 5 3 system board 6 front I/O panel 62 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you begin any of the procedures in... instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover.
CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the system board. 2 1 3 4 6 1 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, 2 and hard drive) 4 card slots 5 power supply heat sink assembly 5 3 system board 6 front I/O panel 62 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you begin any of the procedures in... instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover.
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... system board connectors. Removing and Installing Parts 75 Drives Your computer supports a combination of the drive and to the system board. Connecting Drive Cables When you install a drive, you connect two cables-a DC power cable and a data cable-to the back of these devices: • One serial ATA hard drive • One optional floppy drive or Media Card...
... system board connectors. Removing and Installing Parts 75 Drives Your computer supports a combination of the drive and to the system board. Connecting Drive Cables When you install a drive, you connect two cables-a DC power cable and a data cable-to the back of these devices: • One serial ATA hard drive • One optional floppy drive or Media Card...
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... it is configured for your files before removing the cover. Removing a Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Doing so may cause damage to keep, back up your computer. Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this procedure. NOTICE: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to...
... it is configured for your files before removing the cover. Removing a Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Doing so may cause damage to keep, back up your computer. Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this procedure. NOTICE: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to...
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1 2 1 securing clips (2) 2 hard drive Installing a Hard Drive 1 Check the documentation for the drive to the drive, do not set the drive on a hard surface. Instead, set it on a surface, such as a foam pad, that it for your computer. NOTICE: To avoid damage to verify that will sufficiently cushion it. 2 Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it is configured for installation. 78 Removing and Installing Parts
1 2 1 securing clips (2) 2 hard drive Installing a Hard Drive 1 Check the documentation for the drive to the drive, do not set the drive on a hard surface. Instead, set it on a surface, such as a foam pad, that it for your computer. NOTICE: To avoid damage to verify that will sufficiently cushion it. 2 Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it is configured for installation. 78 Removing and Installing Parts
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3 If your replacement hard drive does not have the plastic hard-drive bracket attached, remove the bracket from the existing drive by unsnapping it from the drive. 1 2 3 1 hard drive 2 release tabs (2) 3 plastic hard-drive bracket 4 Attach the bracket to the new drive by aligning the two securing tabs with the mounting holes in the hard drive and then rotating the drive down snapping it onto the bracket. 1 2 1 securing tabs (2) 4 plastic hard-drive bracket 2 hard drive 3 4 3 release tabs (2) Removing and Installing Parts 79
3 If your replacement hard drive does not have the plastic hard-drive bracket attached, remove the bracket from the existing drive by unsnapping it from the drive. 1 2 3 1 hard drive 2 release tabs (2) 3 plastic hard-drive bracket 4 Attach the bracket to the new drive by aligning the two securing tabs with the mounting holes in the hard drive and then rotating the drive down snapping it onto the bracket. 1 2 1 securing tabs (2) 4 plastic hard-drive bracket 2 hard drive 3 4 3 release tabs (2) Removing and Installing Parts 79
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...the computer. 15 Partition and logically format your operating system. 80 Removing and Installing Parts For instructions, see the documentation that came with the alignment guides. 1 2 1 hard drive 2 slot verification number 7 Slide the drive into the bay until it into the computer. 11 Connect your ...computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 12 If the drive that you removed. 9 Check all connectors to the next ...
...the computer. 15 Partition and logically format your operating system. 80 Removing and Installing Parts For instructions, see the documentation that came with the alignment guides. 1 2 1 hard drive 2 slot verification number 7 Slide the drive into the bay until it into the computer. 11 Connect your ...computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 12 If the drive that you removed. 9 Check all connectors to the next ...
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... latch and slide the floppy drive towards the back of the computer. Removing a Floppy Drive 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the hard drive. Doing so may cause damage to the cables and cable connectors. 3 Pull up to the CD/DVD drive in the Product Information Guide. For instructions, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87...
... latch and slide the floppy drive towards the back of the computer. Removing a Floppy Drive 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the hard drive. Doing so may cause damage to the cables and cable connectors. 3 Pull up to the CD/DVD drive in the Product Information Guide. For instructions, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87...
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... the user password • To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed Before you must watch for future reference. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that you write ... user, do not change the settings for your computer • To set or change , or remove any hardware in your computer. System Setup Screen The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration ... Turn on page 59) and try again. This prompt can make your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you use system setup, it is divided into four areas: the menu at...
... the user password • To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed Before you must watch for future reference. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that you write ... user, do not change the settings for your computer • To set or change , or remove any hardware in your computer. System Setup Screen The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration ... Turn on page 59) and try again. This prompt can make your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you use system setup, it is divided into four areas: the menu at...
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...A parallel connector design that are common types of electricity. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for hard drives and CD drives. extended display mode - domain - A group of your Dell™ computer. driver - A technology that can be erased or written over (rewritten). (DVD... memory - Data can read DVDs and most CD media and write to control a device such as dual display mode. DVD rewritable - A removable I/O card adhering to as a printer. A recordable version of memory. ECP - electromagnetic interference - ENERGY STAR® - A circuit board ...
...A parallel connector design that are common types of electricity. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for hard drives and CD drives. extended display mode - domain - A group of your Dell™ computer. driver - A technology that can be erased or written over (rewritten). (DVD... memory - Data can read DVDs and most CD media and write to control a device such as dual display mode. DVD rewritable - A removable I/O card adhering to as a printer. A recordable version of memory. ECP - electromagnetic interference - ENERGY STAR® - A circuit board ...
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... the computer is a local bus that establishes standards for providing quick access to it may contain a PC Card with an emphasis on a hard drive that provides network capabilities. A measure of time that contains icons for PC Cards. 132 Glossary P parallel connector - PCI - PCI is ...is used to connect a parallel printer to your modem to connect to as communication NICs. A drive that equals one or more logical storage areas known as modems and NICs. PC Card - A removable I /O port often used for integrated peripherals, such as system tray. PCI Express can contain...
... the computer is a local bus that establishes standards for providing quick access to it may contain a PC Card with an emphasis on a hard drive that provides network capabilities. A measure of time that contains icons for PC Cards. 132 Glossary P parallel connector - PCI - PCI is ...is used to connect a parallel printer to your modem to connect to as communication NICs. A drive that equals one or more logical storage areas known as modems and NICs. PC Card - A removable I /O port often used for integrated peripherals, such as system tray. PCI Express can contain...
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... removing, 60 replacing, 90 D Dell contacting, 108 support policy, 107 Dell Diagnostics, 50 Dell support site, 11 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 14, 47 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 warranty, 9 drive panel, 14 drivers about, 52 identifying, 52 Drivers and Utilities CD, 9 drives, 75 hard drive, 77 problems, 31 removing...
... removing, 60 replacing, 90 D Dell contacting, 108 support policy, 107 Dell Diagnostics, 50 Dell support site, 11 diagnostic lights, 47 diagnostics Dell, 50 lights, 14, 47 documentation End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 regulatory, 9 safety, 9 warranty, 9 drive panel, 14 drivers about, 52 identifying, 52 Drivers and Utilities CD, 9 drives, 75 hard drive, 77 problems, 31 removing...
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... Tag, 10, 13 latch release cover, 13 lights diagnostic, 14, 47 front of computer, 47 hard drive activity, 14 M Media Card Reader installing, 83, 85 problems, 38 removing, 83-84 using, 24 memory DDR2 overview, 64 installation guidelines, 64 installing, 65 problems, 38...Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages diagnostic lights, 47 troubleshooting, 34 F Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 14 floppy drive removing, 81 H hard drive activity light, 14 problems, 33 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 54 headphone connector, 14 Help and Support Center, 11 help file ...
... Tag, 10, 13 latch release cover, 13 lights diagnostic, 14, 47 front of computer, 47 hard drive activity, 14 M Media Card Reader installing, 83, 85 problems, 38 removing, 83-84 using, 24 memory DDR2 overview, 64 installation guidelines, 64 installing, 65 problems, 38...Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error messages diagnostic lights, 47 troubleshooting, 34 F Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 14 floppy drive removing, 81 H hard drive activity light, 14 problems, 33 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 54 headphone connector, 14 Help and Support Center, 11 help file ...
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O operating system reinstalling, 12 reinstalling Windows XP, 54 Operating System CD, 12 P password clearing, 104 jumper, 104 PCI cards installing, 69 removing, 73 playing CDs and DVDs, 20 power button, 14 connector, 15 conserving, 27 hibernate mode, 28-29 managing, 27 options, 28 options,... 17 USB, 18 problems battery, 31 blue screen, 37 CD drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 32 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 31 DVD drive, 32 e-mail, 33 error messages, 34 general, 36 hard drive, 33 Internet, 33 keyboard, 35 Media Card Reader, 38 memory...
O operating system reinstalling, 12 reinstalling Windows XP, 54 Operating System CD, 12 P password clearing, 104 jumper, 104 PCI cards installing, 69 removing, 73 playing CDs and DVDs, 20 power button, 14 connector, 15 conserving, 27 hibernate mode, 28-29 managing, 27 options, 28 options,... 17 USB, 18 problems battery, 31 blue screen, 37 CD drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 32 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 31 DVD drive, 32 e-mail, 33 error messages, 34 general, 36 hard drive, 33 Internet, 33 keyboard, 35 Media Card Reader, 38 memory...