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... operating system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All...operating system and support for your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my...
... operating system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All...operating system and support for your computer, and click Submit. 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my...
Owner's Manual
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... close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any...
... close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any...
Owner's Manual
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...into the network adapter connector on the primary monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode 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 computer. The Microsoft...® Windows® desktop displays on the computer. Insert the cable until it is not included with your computer. 1...
...into the network adapter connector on the primary monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode 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 computer. The Microsoft...® Windows® desktop displays on the computer. Insert the cable until it is not included with your computer. 1...
Owner's Manual
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... features can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to the state it entered the mode. You can reduce power to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you can reduce...
... features can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to the state it entered the mode. You can reduce power to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you can reduce...
Owner's Manual
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... key on your standby mode settings, hibernate mode settings, and other power settings in before shipping the computer to exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is in before it entered standby mode. To exit from standby mode, it returns to the state it was in hibernate mode. If the ... activate after a time-out. Power Options Properties Define your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it may take a short time to you. The computer may lose data. To set standby ...
... key on your standby mode settings, hibernate mode settings, and other power settings in before shipping the computer to exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is in before it entered standby mode. To exit from standby mode, it returns to the state it was in hibernate mode. If the ... activate after a time-out. Power Options Properties Define your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it may take a short time to you. The computer may lose data. To set standby ...
Owner's Manual
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...of devices. You can customize the tests you to wait until you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 120). If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to answer ...questions periodically. Write down your Service Tag. 50 Troubleshooting Tools Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the ...
...of devices. You can customize the tests you to wait until you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 120). If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to answer ...questions periodically. Write down your Service Tag. 50 Troubleshooting Tools Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the ...
Owner's Manual
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... first drive detected by the computer. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. NOTICE: The Operating System CD ...ResourceCD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to load any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try...
... first drive detected by the computer. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. NOTICE: The Operating System CD ...ResourceCD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to load any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try...
Owner's Manual
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If you press before you see "Turning Off Your Computer" on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to display, and then press . Entering System Setup 1 Turn on ... this keystroke will be lost. 4 If you must watch for your computer. 108 Appendix Then, shut down your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized.
If you press before you see "Turning Off Your Computer" on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to display, and then press . Entering System Setup 1 Turn on ... this keystroke will be lost. 4 If you must watch for your computer. 108 Appendix Then, shut down your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized.
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... to a USB floppy drive, you must be used for the current boot only. NOTE: If you are booting to a USB connector (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must first set the floppy drive to OFF in case you see "Connectors" on page 105). 2 Turn...
... to a USB floppy drive, you must be used for the current boot only. NOTE: If you are booting to a USB connector (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must first set the floppy drive to OFF in case you see "Connectors" on page 105). 2 Turn...
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... Computer" on page 67), and attach the jumper plug to pins 2 and 3 to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 5 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer (see "System Board Components" on page 59). 6 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical...
... Computer" on page 67), and attach the jumper plug to pins 2 and 3 to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 5 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer (see "System Board Components" on page 59). 6 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical...
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...) Website: www.dell.com.ar International Access Code: 00 E-mail: us_latin_services@dell.com Country Code: 54 City Code: 11 E-mail for desktop and portable computers: la-techsupport@dell.com E-mail for servers and EMC® storage products: la_enterprise@dell.com Customer Care ...(Australia and Country Code: 61 New Zealand): apcustserv@dell.com City Code: 2 Home and Small Business Government and Business Preferred Accounts Division (PAD) Customer Care (after sales) Technical Support (portables and desktops) Technical Support (servers and workstations) Corporate Sales Transaction...
...) Website: www.dell.com.ar International Access Code: 00 E-mail: us_latin_services@dell.com Country Code: 54 City Code: 11 E-mail for desktop and portable computers: la-techsupport@dell.com E-mail for servers and EMC® storage products: la_enterprise@dell.com Customer Care ...(Australia and Country Code: 61 New Zealand): apcustserv@dell.com City Code: 2 Home and Small Business Government and Business Preferred Accounts Division (PAD) Customer Care (after sales) Technical Support (portables and desktops) Technical Support (servers and workstations) Corporate Sales Transaction...
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...: 00 Country Code: 64 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com E-mail Customer Care (Australia and New Zealand): apcustserv@dell.com Customer Care Technical Support (for desktop and portable computers) Technical Support (for servers and workstations) Home and Small Business Government and Business Sales Fax...
...: 00 Country Code: 64 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com E-mail Customer Care (Australia and New Zealand): apcustserv@dell.com Customer Care Technical Support (for desktop and portable computers) Technical Support (for servers and workstations) Home and Small Business Government and Business Sales Fax...
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... Address U.S.A. (Austin, Texas) Automated Order-Status Service International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (portable and desktop computers) Country Code: 1 Technical Support (Dell TV, Printers, and Projectors) for Relationship customers Consumer (Home and Home Office) Technical Support for ...Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers Financial Services website: www.dellfinancialservices.com Financial Services (lease/loans) Financial Services (Dell Preferred Accounts [DPA]) Business Customer Service and Technical Support Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers Printers and Projectors ...
... Address U.S.A. (Austin, Texas) Automated Order-Status Service International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (portable and desktop computers) Country Code: 1 Technical Support (Dell TV, Printers, and Projectors) for Relationship customers Consumer (Home and Home Office) Technical Support for ...Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers Financial Services website: www.dellfinancialservices.com Financial Services (lease/loans) Financial Services (Dell Preferred Accounts [DPA]) Business Customer Service and Technical Support Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Customers Printers and Projectors ...
Owner's Manual
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..., 13 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 keyboard, 36 Media... blank, 44 clone mode, 23 connect DVI, 21-22 connect TV, 21, 23 connect two, 21-22 connect VGA, 21-22 display settings, 23 extended desktop mode, 23 hard to read , 45 motherboard.
..., 13 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 keyboard, 36 Media... blank, 44 clone mode, 23 connect DVI, 21-22 connect TV, 21, 23 connect two, 21-22 connect VGA, 21-22 display settings, 23 extended desktop mode, 23 hard to read , 45 motherboard.
Service Manual
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Lay your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 1. NOTICE: Ensure that you begin any of desktop space. NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to avoid scratching either the computer or the surface on a level, protected surface to support...back the cover latch release located on its side with the computer cover facing up. 3. Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you are working on which it is resting. 2. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your ...
Lay your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 1. NOTICE: Ensure that you begin any of desktop space. NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to avoid scratching either the computer or the surface on a level, protected surface to support...back the cover latch release located on its side with the computer cover facing up. 3. Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you are working on which it is resting. 2. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your ...
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.... Right-click the My Computer icon on to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 8. Connect your computer and devices to your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click Properties. 11. Click the General tab. 12. Replace the computer cover.
.... Right-click the My Computer icon on to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 8. Connect your computer and devices to your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click Properties. 11. Click the General tab. 12. Replace the computer cover.
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...your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to Utility Partition and press . 4. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your hard drive or from your computer, perform the checks in this section, follow... Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the ...
...your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to Utility Partition and press . 4. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your hard drive or from your computer, perform the checks in this section, follow... Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics System Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the ...
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...option from the numbered list. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the CD boot menu. 5. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1. Write down your computer Owner's ... based on the symptom of the Tree problem you run . NOTE: The Service Tag for more and requires you to contact Dell). When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Custom Tests a specific device. Test Symptom Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to ...
...option from the numbered list. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the CD boot menu. 5. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1. Write down your computer Owner's ... based on the symptom of the Tree problem you run . NOTE: The Service Tag for more and requires you to contact Dell). When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Custom Tests a specific device. Test Symptom Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to ...
Service Manual
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...you write down your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the system setup screen information for future reference. Turn on (or restart) your computer. When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. System Setup Screens The system ... again. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Screens System Setup Options Boot Sequence Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS ...
...you write down your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the system setup screen information for future reference. Turn on (or restart) your computer. When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. System Setup Screens The system ... again. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Dimension™ 5150/E510 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Screens System Setup Options Boot Sequence Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS ...
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... allows you to On w/PXE. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to OFF in system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. NOTE: To boot from a network the onboard network controller must be set the floppy drive to the boot menu. NOTE: If you are booting to...
... allows you to On w/PXE. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to OFF in system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. NOTE: To boot from a network the onboard network controller must be set the floppy drive to the boot menu. NOTE: If you are booting to...