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... the display is blank 81 If the display is difficult to read 82 If only part of the display is readable 83 Scanner Problems 83 Drive Problems 84 If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive 84 If you have problems with a hard drive 85 6 Contents
... the display is blank 81 If the display is difficult to read 82 If only part of the display is readable 83 Scanner Problems 83 Drive Problems 84 If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive 84 If you have problems with a hard drive 85 6 Contents
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...; XP 95 Before You Reinstall 95 Reinstalling Windows XP 95 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Add or Replace Parts 100 Memory 100 Modem 103 Hard Drive 104 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 106 Contents 7
...; XP 95 Before You Reinstall 95 Reinstalling Windows XP 95 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Add or Replace Parts 100 Memory 100 Modem 103 Hard Drive 104 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 106 Contents 7
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... humidity ranges, condensation may form on the cable itself. If you have a charged battery available in case you move your computer, battery, and hard drive from the computer, wrap the drive in the computer. W h e n U s i n g Yo u r C o m p ut e r 15 If you pull out the connector, keep it evenly...a device from high-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from the computer, turn on the computer. • When traveling with the hard drive removed from environmental hazards such as a memory module by its edges, not its strain-relief loop, not on or within the computer. ...
... humidity ranges, condensation may form on the cable itself. If you have a charged battery available in case you move your computer, battery, and hard drive from the computer, wrap the drive in the computer. W h e n U s i n g Yo u r C o m p ut e r 15 If you pull out the connector, keep it evenly...a device from high-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from the computer, turn on the computer. • When traveling with the hard drive removed from environmental hazards such as a memory module by its edges, not its strain-relief loop, not on or within the computer. ...
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... on using the network adapter, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer. Bottom View modem/Mini PCI card cover battery/battery bay hard drive air vent battery latch release memory module cover M O D E M / M I N I P C I C AR D C OV E R - Covers the compartment that contains the ...u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. The lights next to a network.
... on using the network adapter, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer. Bottom View modem/Mini PCI card cover battery/battery bay hard drive air vent battery latch release memory module cover M O D E M / M I N I P C I C AR D C OV E R - Covers the compartment that contains the ...u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. The lights next to a network.
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...network adapter protection. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. To access the help file. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on ...time and to ensure that provides surge protection. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data ...
...network adapter protection. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. To access the help file. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on ...time and to ensure that provides surge protection. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data ...
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... (local disk) that the card is properly inserted into the connector. E N S U R E T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I T O N - Ensure that you have problems with a hard drive A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I N D O W S ® - Try allowing the computer to return to scan for errors, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Tools tab. ... NOT PROVIDED BY D E L L - If you want to room temperature before turning it on. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL-PROVIDED PC CARD - A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting.
... (local disk) that the card is properly inserted into the connector. E N S U R E T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I T O N - Ensure that you have problems with a hard drive A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I N D O W S ® - Try allowing the computer to return to scan for errors, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Tools tab. ... NOT PROVIDED BY D E L L - If you want to room temperature before turning it on. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL-PROVIDED PC CARD - A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting.
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...the battery and put them from their power sources and then from the electrical outlet. C O NT A C T D E L L - So l vi n g Pro b l em s 87 See "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)" on the back of the computer. 4 Remove any installed PC Cards, and put it in a dry area at the circuit breaker...2 Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them in a safe place to dry. 5 Remove the battery. 6 Wipe off the display. 8 Remove the hard drive (see page 104). 9 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 126). NOTICE: Do not use artificial means, such as a hair dryer or a fan, to...
...the battery and put them from their power sources and then from the electrical outlet. C O NT A C T D E L L - So l vi n g Pro b l em s 87 See "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)" on the back of the computer. 4 Remove any installed PC Cards, and put it in a dry area at the circuit breaker...2 Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them in a safe place to dry. 5 Remove the battery. 6 Wipe off the display. 8 Remove the hard drive (see page 104). 9 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 126). NOTICE: Do not use artificial means, such as a hair dryer or a fan, to...
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...Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer and from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any PC Cards you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 126). Drivers What Is a Driver? NOTE: See "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" on page 147 for information on your warranty...that only its own set of the computer. 12 Replace the memory module(s), the memory module cover, and the screw(s). 13 Replace the hard drive. 14 Replace any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer. 4 Remove and reinstall the ...
...Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer and from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any PC Cards you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 126). Drivers What Is a Driver? NOTE: See "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" on page 147 for information on your warranty...that only its own set of the computer. 12 Replace the memory module(s), the memory module cover, and the screw(s). 13 Replace the hard drive. 14 Replace any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer. 4 Remove and reinstall the ...
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.... If no Install button is present, automatic installation is not an option. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the following subsections, or click Extract, follow the screen prompts to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and...
.... If no Install button is present, automatic installation is not an option. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP 1 After extracting the driver files to your hard drive as described in the following subsections, or click Extract, follow the screen prompts to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and...
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...select CD-ROM and press . 6 When the Press any key to do so by a Dell technical support representative. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. See the documentation that might run after you installed the new device driver. If the ...does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 40) and restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. After the reinstallation is complete, you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down (see page 89) to reinstall ...
...select CD-ROM and press . 6 When the Press any key to do so by a Dell technical support representative. The reinstallation process can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. See the documentation that might run after you installed the new device driver. If the ...does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 40) and restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. After the reinstallation is complete, you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down (see page 89) to reinstall ...
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...the computer restarts, do not press a key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the drive. 4 If you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and ... 5 Press to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and then follow the instructions on the size of the hard drive and the speed of Windows XP, press the fresh copy option. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and... window and click Next. 96 So l vi n g Pro b l em s www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The time required to complete the setup depends on the screen.
...the computer restarts, do not press a key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the drive. 4 If you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and ... 5 Press to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and then follow the instructions on the size of the hard drive and the speed of Windows XP, press the fresh copy option. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and... window and click Next. 96 So l vi n g Pro b l em s www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The time required to complete the setup depends on the screen.
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8 SECTION 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Add or Replace Parts Memory Modem Hard Drive CD or DVD Drive Keyboard
8 SECTION 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Add or Replace Parts Memory Modem Hard Drive CD or DVD Drive Keyboard
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...press the modem into the connector on , in standby mode, or in hibernate mode. NOTICE: Hard drives are keyed for your computer (see page 40) before removing the hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com screws (2) modem cable modem cable connector pull-tab 4 Connect the modem cable to the ...system board. 7 Replace the cover. even a slight bump can damage the drive. 104 Adding and Replacing Pa rts NOTICE...
...press the modem into the connector on , in standby mode, or in hibernate mode. NOTICE: Hard drives are keyed for your computer (see page 40) before removing the hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com screws (2) modem cable modem cable connector pull-tab 4 Connect the modem cable to the ...system board. 7 Replace the cover. even a slight bump can damage the drive. 104 Adding and Replacing Pa rts NOTICE...
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... or provide support for storing or shipping the hard drive. hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated in "Before You Add or Replace Parts" on page 17. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from sources other than Dell. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Complete the instructions in the bay. 6 Replace...
... or provide support for storing or shipping the hard drive. hard drive NOTICE: When the hard drive is fully seated in "Before You Add or Replace Parts" on page 17. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from sources other than Dell. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Complete the instructions in the bay. 6 Replace...
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...loosen the captive screw in transit. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in the memory module cover, and lift the cover away from the computer. 106 Adding and Replacing Pa rts Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to install the drivers and utilities for your ...computer (see page 95). 8 Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Use the Operating System...
...loosen the captive screw in transit. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in the memory module cover, and lift the cover away from the computer. 106 Adding and Replacing Pa rts Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to install the drivers and utilities for your ...computer (see page 95). 8 Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 7 Use the Operating System...
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....dell.com | support.dell.com Environmental Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration: Operating 0.9 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (measured with the hard drive...
....dell.com | support.dell.com Environmental Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration: Operating 0.9 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (measured with the hard drive...
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... options that you set through the system setup program. For more information on configuring features for your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Options or values that you cannot change the settings for the system setup program. The upper... order • Boot (start-up) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device configuration settings • System security and hard-drive password settings NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to wait until you wait too long and the Windows logo...
... options that you set through the system setup program. For more information on configuring features for your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Options or values that you cannot change the settings for the system setup program. The upper... order • Boot (start-up) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device configuration settings • System security and hard-drive password settings NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to wait until you wait too long and the Windows logo...
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... your docking device for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to prevent automatic system shutdown and potential data loss. This performance reduction ensures that came with your hard drive.) 1 Turn off the computer. 2 If the computer is reduced include: P R O C E S S O R GE T S H O T - The ...time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. (You can provide. If you see the Windows desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. This performance reduction helps to regulate the system and surface temperatures, which performance is connected to the...
... your docking device for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to prevent automatic system shutdown and potential data loss. This performance reduction ensures that came with your hard drive.) 1 Turn off the computer. 2 If the computer is reduced include: P R O C E S S O R GE T S H O T - The ...time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. (You can provide. If you see the Windows desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. This performance reduction helps to regulate the system and surface temperatures, which performance is connected to the...
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...we do not receive the original part within 30 days after we will ship the product to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any defective part with Dell, service will be replaced. What if I transfer the limited warranty? possessions and territories). NOTE: Before you . Remove any...for quality. We are a Home Office, Small, Medium, Large, or Global Commercial Customer, go to www.dell.com/us , make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in building replacement parts and systems. Refurbished parts and systems are parts or systems...
...we do not receive the original part within 30 days after we will ship the product to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any defective part with Dell, service will be replaced. What if I transfer the limited warranty? possessions and territories). NOTE: Before you . Remove any...for quality. We are a Home Office, Small, Medium, Large, or Global Commercial Customer, go to www.dell.com/us , make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage device(s) in building replacement parts and systems. Refurbished parts and systems are parts or systems...
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...You must return the products to you contact us, we are available to us , we agree that part. 152 When you on the hard drive(s) and any defective part with your credit card the then-current standard price for Individual Consumers) 1-888-363-5150 What will issue a ...): Technical Support Customer Service Government or Education Customers, or Individual Home Consumers who purchased through an Employee Purchase Program: Technical Support Customer Service Dell-Branded Memory Canada Only 1-800-847-4096 1-800-387-5757 1-800-326-9463 1-800-387-5757 1-800-326-9463 (Extension 8221 for...
...You must return the products to you contact us, we are available to us , we agree that part. 152 When you on the hard drive(s) and any defective part with your credit card the then-current standard price for Individual Consumers) 1-888-363-5150 What will issue a ...): Technical Support Customer Service Government or Education Customers, or Individual Home Consumers who purchased through an Employee Purchase Program: Technical Support Customer Service Dell-Branded Memory Canada Only 1-800-847-4096 1-800-387-5757 1-800-326-9463 1-800-387-5757 1-800-326-9463 (Extension 8221 for...