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...and Monitor Problems 44 If the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 ... Restore by Symantec 55 Using the Operating System CD 57 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 59 Recommended Tools 59 Turning Off Your Computer 59 Before Working Inside Your Computer 60 Front View of the Computer 61 Back View of the Computer 63 ...
...and Monitor Problems 44 If the screen is blank 44 If the screen is difficult to read 45 3 Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights 47 Dell Diagnostics 50 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 50 Drivers 51 What Is a Driver 51 Identifying Drivers 52 Reinstalling Drivers 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 ... Restore by Symantec 55 Using the Operating System CD 57 4 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 59 Recommended Tools 59 Turning Off Your Computer 59 Before Working Inside Your Computer 60 Front View of the Computer 61 Back View of the Computer 63 ...
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... way. Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is turned on the computer and the printer.
... way. Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it is turned on the computer and the printer.
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... in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image. • In extended desktop mode, you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the other end of the S-video cable to the optional TV-OUT connector on the computer. The Microsoft...
... in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image. • In extended desktop mode, you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the other end of the S-video cable to the optional TV-OUT connector on the computer. The Microsoft...
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... special file on your hibernate settings 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 entered hibernate mode. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 To exit from standby ... by. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the computer. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is in before shipping the computer to store the contents of ...
... special file on your hibernate settings 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 entered hibernate mode. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 To exit from standby ... by. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the computer. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is in before shipping the computer to store the contents of ...
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.... 3 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on your computer may appear to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off the hard drive. If you want to use your computer to time-out before the monitor does, your computer, choose a scheme from...out for a scheme field permanently changes the default settings for that scheme, unless you for starting standby mode or hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the computer. NOTICE: If you want your Windows password before the hard drive. To program these functions, click an ...
.... 3 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on your computer may appear to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off the hard drive. If you want to use your computer to time-out before the monitor does, your computer, choose a scheme from...out for a scheme field permanently changes the default settings for that scheme, unless you for starting standby mode or hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the computer. NOTICE: If you want your Windows password before the hard drive. To program these functions, click an ...
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...error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the program's documentation. ...review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 120). If you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. This message may help technical ...
...error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the program's documentation. ...review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 120). If you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. This message may help technical ...
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... floppy, CD, or DVD drive, is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in the drive or the CD or DVD. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 116. 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 - CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS 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 - E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D... slidebar and dragging it up by clicking any of your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up . • Ensure that are checked. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 53. TEST...
... floppy, CD, or DVD drive, is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in the drive or the CD or DVD. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 116. 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 - CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS 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 - E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D... slidebar and dragging it up by clicking any of your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up . • Ensure that are checked. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 53. TEST...
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... S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - • Ensure that appears only when the FlexBay device is firmly connected to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 59), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer, and then restart the computer. •...
... S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - • Ensure that appears only when the FlexBay device is firmly connected to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 59), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer, and then restart the computer. •...
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... 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 at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . 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 - Solving Problems 37 C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E...
... 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 at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . 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 - Solving Problems 37 C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E...
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...following the memory installation guidelines (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 52. C L E A N T H E M O U S E - Solving Problems 39 Connect a properly working mouse to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as... successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you begin any of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 103. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Installing Memory" on page 53. TE S T T H E M O U S E - R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - See "Resolving ...
...following the memory installation guidelines (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 52. C L E A N T H E M O U S E - Solving Problems 39 Connect a properly working mouse to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as... successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you begin any of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 103. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Installing Memory" on page 53. TE S T T H E M O U S E - R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - See "Resolving ...
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... exist. • Ensure that the power strip is set to match the AC power at your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the voltage selection switch is... turned on page 67). NOTE: If you begin any cards (see "Cards" on page 72). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see "...
... exist. • Ensure that the power strip is set to match the AC power at your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the voltage selection switch is... turned on page 67). NOTE: If you begin any cards (see "Cards" on page 72). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see "...
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... it with another device, such as shown on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Turn off . If your scanner is not muted. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I S .... Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of your speakers have been listening to eliminate distortion. If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for instructions. E N S U R ...
... it with another device, such as shown on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Turn off . If your scanner is not muted. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I S .... Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of your speakers have been listening to eliminate distortion. If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for instructions. E N S U R ...
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... to ensure that the headphone cable is blinking, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is turned on page 61). See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 53. 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 - Ensure that the sound is lit or blinking, the monitor...
... to ensure that the headphone cable is blinking, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the electrical outlet is turned on page 61). See "Manually Reinstalling Drivers" on page 53. 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 - Ensure that the sound is lit or blinking, the monitor...
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If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is difficult to read C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S - 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 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 - Solving Problems 45 Turn off nearby devices to appear "shaky." ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, ...
If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is difficult to read C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S - 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 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 - Solving Problems 45 Turn off nearby devices to appear "shaky." ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, ...
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... Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on the screen. Write down your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on the symptom of the problem you want to run the Dell Diagnostics before you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Dell ... on page 59) and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the procedures in this section...
... Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers. 1 Turn on the screen. Write down your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on the symptom of the problem you want to run the Dell Diagnostics before you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Dell ... on page 59) and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you are having. 2 If a problem is located at the top of the procedures in this section...
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NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec is automatically disabled. Any programs or files added since you received your computer. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . If you do not want to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot in when you purchased the computer. NOTICE: If you do not press...the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is not available in time, let the computer finish starting, and then...
NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec is automatically disabled. Any programs or files added since you received your computer. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . If you do not want to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot in when you purchased the computer. NOTICE: If you do not press...the System Restore tab. 5 Ensure that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Enabling System Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with www.dell.com appears at the top of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is not available in time, let the computer finish starting, and then...
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... a message appears stating that the partition was in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that appeared the first time the computer was turned on your computer's operating system. It is added to gain additional hard-drive space. The PC Restore partition is deleted and the newly ...When prompted, click Finish to the operating state it was not found. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. The computer restarts. Dell PC Restore enables you do not remove PC Restore from your computer. NOTE: If you to restore your hard drive to reboot the computer....
... a message appears stating that the partition was in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that appeared the first time the computer was turned on your computer's operating system. It is added to gain additional hard-drive space. The PC Restore partition is deleted and the newly ...When prompted, click Finish to the operating state it was not found. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. The computer restarts. Dell PC Restore enables you do not remove PC Restore from your computer. NOTE: If you to restore your hard drive to reboot the computer....
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.... 2 Ensure that the following conditions exist: • You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 59 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 60. • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately...
.... 2 Ensure that the following conditions exist: • You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 59 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 60. • You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately...
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...and then unplug it from the computer. 3 Disconnect your warranty. While you begin any static electricity that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. Damage due to dissipate any of the computer. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer... and cards with locking tabs; Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before removing the cover. 4 Remove the computer cover (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 65). NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on...
...and then unplug it from the computer. 3 Disconnect your warranty. While you begin any static electricity that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. Damage due to dissipate any of the computer. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer... and cards with locking tabs; Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before removing the cover. 4 Remove the computer cover (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 65). NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on...
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... 9 hard-drive activity light 10 power button, power light 11 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 12 vents Use the lights to help you use the power button to turn on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. The light might also be on page 47. Use only a dry... cloth to clean the vent area to avoid water damage to a USB device). Press the power button to turn off the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. NOTICE: Ensure that you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 103 for more information. The hard...
... 9 hard-drive activity light 10 power button, power light 11 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 12 vents Use the lights to help you use the power button to turn on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. The light might also be on page 47. Use only a dry... cloth to clean the vent area to avoid water damage to a USB device). Press the power button to turn off the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. NOTICE: Ensure that you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 103 for more information. The hard...