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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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Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button, then click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Under ... 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 - NOTE: Connect the modem to a digital telephone network. If you begin any of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. Solving Problems ...
Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button, then click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Under ... 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 - NOTE: Connect the modem to a digital telephone network. If you begin any of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. Solving Problems ...
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...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). A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. 48 Advanced... working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Memory" on page 64). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 64), and then restart the computer. restart the computer. Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution...
...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). A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. 48 Advanced... working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Memory" on page 64). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 64), and then restart the computer. restart the computer. Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution...
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...Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set your hard drive to the Windows Classic view. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your ...Your Operating System You can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to return your data files or recover them. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you can restore your operating system in this document were written for information ...
...Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set your hard drive to the Windows Classic view. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your ...Your Operating System You can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to return your data files or recover them. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you can restore your operating system in this document were written for information ...
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..., click Reboot in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the computer again. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you do not press in the following step. 3 On the next screen that Turn off System Restore is ...; PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is restored to its original operating state, the screens that appear, such as the last method to reboot the computer. Data...
..., click Reboot in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the computer again. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you do not press in the following step. 3 On the next screen that Turn off System Restore is ...; PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec NOTE: Dell PC Restore is restored to its original operating state, the screens that appear, such as the last method to reboot the computer. Data...
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... to the free space allocation on to the computer as administrator. 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 to restore your computer's operating system. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you will not be able to use it , and...
... to the free space allocation on to the computer as administrator. 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 to restore your computer's operating system. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you will not be able to use it , and...
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... 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 Inside View of the procedures in this section, follow the ...
... 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 Inside View of the procedures in this section, follow the ...
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... devices: • One serial ATA hard drive • One optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader • One CD or DVD drive 1 2 3 1 DVD drive 2 optional floppy drive or media card reader 3 hard drive General Installation Guidelines Connect the SATA hard drive to the connector labeled "SATA1" on page 63 for information about system board connectors. Removing and Installing Parts 75 Connect...
... devices: • One serial ATA hard drive • One optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader • One CD or DVD drive 1 2 3 1 DVD drive 2 optional floppy drive or media card reader 3 hard drive General Installation Guidelines Connect the SATA hard drive to the connector labeled "SATA1" on page 63 for information about system board connectors. Removing and Installing Parts 75 Connect...
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... back of the computer by the drive cables. NOTICE: Do not pull the drive out of the computer. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that contains data you are replacing a hard drive that it is configured for your working area once it does not obstruct your computer. Removing a Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in on the...
... back of the computer by the drive cables. NOTICE: Do not pull the drive out of the computer. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that contains data you are replacing a hard drive that it is configured for your working area once it does not obstruct your computer. Removing a Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in on the...
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NOTICE: To avoid damage to verify that will sufficiently cushion it. 2 Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for your computer. Instead, set it on a surface, such as a foam pad, that 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.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to verify that will sufficiently cushion it. 2 Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for your computer. Instead, set it on a surface, such as a foam pad, that 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.
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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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...with the alignment guides. 1 2 1 hard drive 2 slot verification number 7 Slide the drive into the bay until it into your operating system. 80 Removing and Installing Parts 5 Connect the power and data cables to the drive. 6 Locate the correct guidance-slot for the drive (slot 1) and align the release ...tabs with your boot drive. 13 Enter system setup (see "Replacing the ...
...with the alignment guides. 1 2 1 hard drive 2 slot verification number 7 Slide the drive into the bay until it into your operating system. 80 Removing and Installing Parts 5 Connect the power and data cables to the drive. 6 Locate the correct guidance-slot for the drive (slot 1) and align the release ...tabs with your boot drive. 13 Enter system setup (see "Replacing the ...
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...hard drive. Doing so may cause damage to remove the drive from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Removing a Floppy Drive 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 87) and carefully set it aside. NOTICE: Do not pull the drive out of the computer by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell.... 1 2 1 drive release latch 2 floppy drive Removing and Installing Parts 81 16 Test the hard drive by the drive cables. NOTE: It is set aside. 2 Remove the CD/DVD drive (see the documentation that came with your working area once the drive is not necessary to...
...hard drive. Doing so may cause damage to remove the drive from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. Removing a Floppy Drive 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 87) and carefully set it aside. NOTICE: Do not pull the drive out of the computer by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell.... 1 2 1 drive release latch 2 floppy drive Removing and Installing Parts 81 16 Test the hard drive by the drive cables. NOTE: It is set aside. 2 Remove the CD/DVD drive (see the documentation that came with your working area once the drive is not necessary to...
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...top, the main window, the Item Help field on the right, and key functions listed on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you must watch for future reference. Certain changes can appear very quickly, so you must watch for your computer work ... system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer • To set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password • To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed Before you use system setup, it to display...
...top, the main window, the Item Help field on the right, and key functions listed on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you must watch for future reference. Certain changes can appear very quickly, so you must watch for your computer work ... system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer • To set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password • To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed Before you use system setup, it to display...
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... the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for digital transmission between a computer and a digital video display. extended PC Card...ECP uses direct memory access to as a unit with common rules and procedures for hard drives and CD drives. electromagnetic interference - A parallel connector design that provides a constant, high-speed ...users. A consortium of static electricity. extended display mode - Distributed Management Task Force - A removable I/O card adhering to a DVD+RW disc, and then erased and written over . Express...
... the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for digital transmission between a computer and a digital video display. extended PC Card...ECP uses direct memory access to as a unit with common rules and procedures for hard drives and CD drives. electromagnetic interference - A parallel connector design that provides a constant, high-speed ...users. A consortium of static electricity. extended display mode - Distributed Management Task Force - A removable I/O card adhering to a DVD+RW disc, and then erased and written over . Express...
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...a second. Access times of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. A chip that equals one thousandth of time that provides network capabilities. A computer may contain a PC Card with an emphasis on a hard drive that supports 32-and 64-bit ...network adapter - An I /O card adhering to as video, drives, and networks. Also referred to the PCMCIA standard. Each partition can then identify information that equals 1 million cycles per second. PC Card - A removable I /O port often used for computer processors, buses, and ...
...a second. Access times of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. A chip that equals one thousandth of time that provides network capabilities. A computer may contain a PC Card with an emphasis on a hard drive that supports 32-and 64-bit ...network adapter - An I /O card adhering to as video, drives, and networks. Also referred to the PCMCIA standard. Each partition can then identify information that equals 1 million cycles per second. PC Card - A removable I /O port often used for computer processors, buses, and ...
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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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...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 ... 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...
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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...