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... computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use the customized Dell Premier Support website • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 10 Finding Information The Express Service Code is not available in all countries. • Solutions -...support. 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 my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads...
... computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use the customized Dell Premier Support website • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates 10 Finding Information The Express Service Code is not available in all countries. • Solutions -...support. 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 my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads...
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... O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I C S - With the Outlook Express e-mail program open, click File. Error Messages If the message is 3 m (10 ft) or more in filenames. 34 Solving Problems CONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK - R U N T H E M O D E M H E L P E R D I A G N O .... USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE - • Verify that the telephone line is connected to the jack on all commands receive responses, the modem is communicating with Windows. Ensure that was running when the message appeared. A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F...
... O U A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E I C S - With the Outlook Express e-mail program open, click File. Error Messages If the message is 3 m (10 ft) or more in filenames. 34 Solving Problems CONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK - R U N T H E M O D E M H E L P E R D I A G N O .... USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE - • Verify that the telephone line is connected to the jack on all commands receive responses, the modem is communicating with Windows. Ensure that was running when the message appeared. A F I L E N A M E C A N N O T C O N T A I N A N Y O F...
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...get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 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 designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on a ...
...get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 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 designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on a ...
Owner's Manual
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... first to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Performs a thorough check of devices. This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you to run. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 59)..., press immediately. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" on page 31 and run . This test typically takes 10 to select a test based on...
... first to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Performs a thorough check of devices. This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you to run. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 59)..., press immediately. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" on page 31 and run . This test typically takes 10 to select a test based on...
Owner's Manual
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...name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to resolve the... extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. However,...Operating System You can use it was in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device ...
...name of the device for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it to resolve the... extracted the driver files. 9 When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. However,...Operating System You can use it was in the following ways: • Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device ...
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... If you received your computer. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue .... 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. PC Restore restores your operating system problem. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec is unchecked. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos... the computer. If possible, back up all computers. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive....
... If you received your computer. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue .... 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. PC Restore restores your operating system problem. Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec is unchecked. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos... the computer. If possible, back up all computers. The restore process takes approximately 6-10 minutes to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive....
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...drive activity light, 62 installing, 86 installing second, 88 problems, 33 removing, 85 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 headphone connector, 61 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 11 hibernate mode, 25-26 Hyper-Threading, 27 I installing ...turning off your computer, 59 Internet connection, about, 14 connection, options, 14 connection, setting up, 15 problems, 33 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10, 61 latch release cover, 61 lights back of computer, 47 diagnostic, 47, 62 hard drive activity, 62 M Media Card Reader ...
...drive activity light, 62 installing, 86 installing second, 88 problems, 33 removing, 85 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 headphone connector, 61 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 11 hibernate mode, 25-26 Hyper-Threading, 27 I installing ...turning off your computer, 59 Internet connection, about, 14 connection, options, 14 connection, setting up, 15 problems, 33 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10, 61 latch release cover, 61 lights back of computer, 47 diagnostic, 47, 62 hard drive activity, 62 M Media Card Reader ...
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...problems battery, 31 blue screen, 37 CD drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 33 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36-37 problems (continued) Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 32 DVD drive, 32 e-mail, 33 error messages, 34 general, 36 hard drive, 33 Internet, 33 ... speakers, 43 technical support policy, 118 troubleshooting tips, 31 volume adjusting, 43 Product Information Guide, 9 Program Compatibility Wizard, 37 Index 141 Microsoft Windows label, 10 modem problems, 33 monitor blank, 44 clone mode, 23 connect DVI, 21-22 connect TV, 21, 23 connect two, 21-22 connect VGA...
...problems battery, 31 blue screen, 37 CD drive, 32 CD-RW drive, 33 computer crashes, 36-37 computer stops responding, 36-37 problems (continued) Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 drives, 32 DVD drive, 32 e-mail, 33 error messages, 34 general, 36 hard drive, 33 Internet, 33 ... speakers, 43 technical support policy, 118 troubleshooting tips, 31 volume adjusting, 43 Product Information Guide, 9 Program Compatibility Wizard, 37 Index 141 Microsoft Windows label, 10 modem problems, 33 monitor blank, 44 clone mode, 23 connect DVI, 21-22 connect TV, 21, 23 connect two, 21-22 connect VGA...
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..., 103 specifications (continued) physical, 106 power, 106 processor, 103 technical, 103 video, 104 standby mode, 25 support contacting Dell, 120 policy, 118 support website, 10 system board, 67 System Restore, 53-54 system setup about, 107 entering, 108 options, 109 screens, 108 T technical support...Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 53-54 tips, 31 TV connect to computer, 21, 23 U USB booting to devices, 114 connectors, 62 V vents, 62 front panel, 62 volume adjusting, 43 W warranty information, 9 Windows...
..., 103 specifications (continued) physical, 106 power, 106 processor, 103 technical, 103 video, 104 standby mode, 25 support contacting Dell, 120 policy, 118 support website, 10 system board, 67 System Restore, 53-54 system setup about, 107 entering, 108 options, 109 screens, 108 T technical support...Dell Diagnostics, 50 diagnostic lights, 47 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 11 restore to previous state, 53-54 tips, 31 TV connect to computer, 21, 23 U USB booting to devices, 114 connectors, 62 V vents, 62 front panel, 62 volume adjusting, 43 W warranty information, 9 Windows...
Setup Diagram
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...Windows operating system, click • Microsoft Windows XP Tips. • • Support and educational tools are available at support.dell.com. June 2006 Finding Answers For additional information about: • Setup instructions, see your monitor, see the setup instructions that came with the TV. Dell, the DELL logo, and Dimension...Media Center operating system 10 See Media Center set up for optional TV tuner card Dell TV If you purchased a Dell TV and would like to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Information in ...
...Windows operating system, click • Microsoft Windows XP Tips. • • Support and educational tools are available at support.dell.com. June 2006 Finding Answers For additional information about: • Setup instructions, see your monitor, see the setup instructions that came with the TV. Dell, the DELL logo, and Dimension...Media Center operating system 10 See Media Center set up for optional TV tuner card Dell TV If you purchased a Dell TV and would like to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Information in ...
Service Manual
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... (RAM) listed. When a message appears stating that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of the module. 6. Connect your computer. 10. Cards CAUTION: Before you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the procedures in this section,...computer and devices to continue. 9. To verify that memory size has changed, press to electrical outlets, and turn them on your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click Properties. 11. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and ...
... (RAM) listed. When a message appears stating that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of the module. 6. Connect your computer. 10. Cards CAUTION: Before you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the procedures in this section,...computer and devices to continue. 9. To verify that memory size has changed, press to electrical outlets, and turn them on your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click Properties. 11. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and ...
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... you to answer Test questions periodically. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8. When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and...Service Tag for your Test part. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. This test typically takes 10 to contact Dell). Tab Results Errors Function Displays the results of devices. Option Function Express Performs a quick test of the test and any...
... you to answer Test questions periodically. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8. When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and...Service Tag for your Test part. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. This test typically takes 10 to contact Dell). Tab Results Errors Function Displays the results of devices. Option Function Express Performs a quick test of the test and any...
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After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer (see System Board Components) and attach the jumper to pins 1 and 2 to electrical outlets, and ... on pins 2 and 3. 3. Replace the jumper plug on pins 1 and 2 and wait approximately five seconds. d. Connect your computer and monitor to reenable the password feature. 10. NOTE: When you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in Before You Begin. 2. Close the computer cover (see...
After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer (see System Board Components) and attach the jumper to pins 1 and 2 to electrical outlets, and ... on pins 2 and 3. 3. Replace the jumper plug on pins 1 and 2 and wait approximately five seconds. d. Connect your computer and monitor to reenable the password feature. 10. NOTE: When you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in Before You Begin. 2. Close the computer cover (see...