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Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerVault, PowerApp, XPS, Dell TravelLite, and Dell OpenManage are not applicable. Information in trademarks and trade names...
Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerVault, PowerApp, XPS, Dell TravelLite, and Dell OpenManage are not applicable. Information in trademarks and trade names...
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... computer does not start up 36 The computer stops responding 36 A program stops responding 36 A program crashes repeatedly 36 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 37 A solid blue screen appears 37 Other software problems 37 Media Card Reader Problems 38 Memory Problems 38 Mouse Problems 39 Network Problems...
... computer does not start up 36 The computer stops responding 36 A program stops responding 36 A program crashes repeatedly 36 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 37 A solid blue screen appears 37 Other software problems 37 Media Card Reader Problems 38 Memory Problems 38 Mouse Problems 39 Network Problems...
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... Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 53 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 54 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec 56 Removing Dell PC Restore 57 4 Removing and Installing Parts 59 Before You Begin 59 Recommended Tools 59 Turning Off Your...
... Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 53 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 54 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec 56 Removing Dell PC Restore 57 4 Removing and Installing Parts 59 Before You Begin 59 Recommended Tools 59 Turning Off Your...
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What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer (see "Front View of the Computer" on page 13). • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. 10 Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on your computer (see "Front View of the Computer" on page 13). • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. 10 Finding Information
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...details on your Service Tag. DSS To download Desktop System Software: provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, AMD™ segment, and then enter your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to installing ...any drivers. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your region or business support for your operating...
...details on your Service Tag. DSS To download Desktop System Software: provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, AMD™ segment, and then enter your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to installing ...any drivers. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your region or business support for your operating...
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... setup, if you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver, if necessary. The USB connectors only fit into the ports when correctly oriented. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB...
... setup, if you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver, if necessary. The USB connectors only fit into the ports when correctly oriented. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB...
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... with a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to ...to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have already obtained setup information from your ISP, but have successfully connected in the past,...
... with a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to ...to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have already obtained setup information from your ISP, but have successfully connected in the past,...
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... Help in the Volume Control column up or down 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...
... Help in the Volume Control column up or down 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...
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...click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in the upper-right corner of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media....source CD or DVD and copies the data to 800 by country. NOTE: The types of the window. Dell Edition. For help, open Roxio Creator Plus, and then click the question mark icon in Screen ... folder on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell computers can also use Roxio Creator Plus for available software patches on your computer hard drive. NOTE...
...click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in the upper-right corner of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media....source CD or DVD and copies the data to 800 by country. NOTE: The types of the window. Dell Edition. For help, open Roxio Creator Plus, and then click the question mark icon in Screen ... folder on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell computers can also use Roxio Creator Plus for available software patches on your computer hard drive. NOTE...
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... Yes Yes Yes Write Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Rewritable No Yes No No Yes Yes No Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you plan to that you have created automatically ejects. Setting Up...
... Yes Yes Yes Write Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Rewritable No Yes No No Yes Yes No Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you plan to that you have created automatically ejects. Setting Up...
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...office. 1 Click the Start button, point to the state it was in before it entered the mode. Power Management The Microsoft® Windows® XP power management features can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on...to the entire computer. You can reduce power to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you desire, and then click OK. When a Windows XP Professional computer is connected to a network, different options related to the operating state it is restored to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications...
...office. 1 Click the Start button, point to the state it was in before it entered the mode. Power Management The Microsoft® Windows® XP power management features can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on...to the entire computer. You can reduce power to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you desire, and then click OK. When a Windows XP Professional computer is connected to a network, different options related to the operating state it is restored to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications...
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...hibernate mode and for each scheme appear in hibernate mode. The computer may lose data. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. The settings for turning off the computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . Power Schemes...before shipping the computer to you want to select one of the standard Windows schemes installed 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 it may take a short...
...hibernate mode and for each scheme appear in hibernate mode. The computer may lose data. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. The settings for turning off the computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . Power Schemes...before shipping the computer to you want to select one of the standard Windows schemes installed 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 it may take a short...
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... menu, and then click OK. If your computer is a portable computer that scheme, unless you set the monitor to change the default settings for your Windows password before the computer exits from the displayed list. NOTICE: If you click Save As and enter a new name for extended periods of time. To... avoid this problem, always set the hard drive (hard disk) to time-out before the hard drive. The Power schemes drop-down menu in the Windows taskbar for that you use the hibernate settings you want your computer to enable hibernate mode. If you want to use your computer to be...
... menu, and then click OK. If your computer is a portable computer that scheme, unless you set the monitor to change the default settings for your Windows password before the computer exits from the displayed list. NOTICE: If you click Save As and enter a new name for extended periods of time. To... avoid this problem, always set the hard drive (hard disk) to time-out before the hard drive. The Power schemes drop-down menu in the Windows taskbar for that you use the hibernate settings you want your computer to enable hibernate mode. If you want to use your computer to be...
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...; Technology The Cool 'n' Quiet technology controls your computer's processor performance automatically, dynamically adjusting the operating frequency and voltage, according to access the Power Options Properties window. 3 From the Power Schemes tab, click the Power Schemes drop-down menu and select Minimal Power Management and then click OK. Cool 'n' Quiet technology is...
...; Technology The Cool 'n' Quiet technology controls your computer's processor performance automatically, dynamically adjusting the operating frequency and voltage, according to access the Power Options Properties window. 3 From the Power Schemes tab, click the Power Schemes drop-down menu and select Minimal Power Management and then click OK. Cool 'n' Quiet technology is...
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... repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on page 89). R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is properly connected. • If an error message... floppy, CD, or DVD drive, is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen, write down the exact message. Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your antivirus ...
... repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on page 89). R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is properly connected. • If an error message... floppy, CD, or DVD drive, is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen, write down the exact message. Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tips Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your antivirus ...
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... cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in the lower-right corner of data when writing. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 50. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 43. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - The CD/DVD-RW drive must receive a steady stream of your screen. •... is interrupted, an error occurs. If the stream is defective. • Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the drive or the CD or DVD. Try closing all DVD drives. TEST THE ...
... cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in the lower-right corner of data when writing. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 50. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 43. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - The CD/DVD-RW drive must receive a steady stream of your screen. •... is interrupted, an error occurs. If the stream is defective. • Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the drive or the CD or DVD. Try closing all DVD drives. TEST THE ...
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The modem does not operate while it is connected to remove the checkmark. TURN OFF STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A CD/DVD-RW DISC - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a ...
The modem does not operate while it is connected to remove the checkmark. TURN OFF STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A CD/DVD-RW DISC - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a ...
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... label or a connector-shaped icon next to it and connect to All Programs, and then click Modem Helper. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab. 5 Click the COM...
... label or a connector-shaped icon next to it and connect to All Programs, and then click Modem Helper. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab. 5 Click the COM...
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...you might have to restart your computer to the computer. Solving Problems 35 C L O S E S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I B L E . Close all windows and open is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for installation instructions. O P E R A T I R E D . Straighten any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety... and connect the keyboard directly to use first. Insert a disk into the drive and try using the keyboard. Contact Dell (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 59), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on page 108). Keyboard Problems...
...you might have to restart your computer to the computer. Solving Problems 35 C L O S E S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I B L E . Close all windows and open is not damaged or frayed and check cable connectors for installation instructions. O P E R A T I R E D . Straighten any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety... and connect the keyboard directly to use first. Insert a disk into the drive and try using the keyboard. Contact Dell (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 59), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on page 108). Keyboard Problems...
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... you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS...
... you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS...