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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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...connectors are asked to evaporate before proceeding to help avoid possible damage to the system board. You can put the hard drive through an X-ray security machine, but never put the drive through a metal detector. • When traveling, do not check the computer as cloth or paper. NOTICE: When... to prevent damage to your computer through a metal detector. As you move your computer, battery, and hard drive from environmental hazards such as a memory module by hand, be sure to have the drive checked by its edges, not its strain-relief loop, not on a level surface. • When ...
...connectors are asked to evaporate before proceeding to help avoid possible damage to the system board. You can put the hard drive through an X-ray security machine, but never put the drive through a metal detector. • When traveling, do not check the computer as cloth or paper. NOTICE: When... to prevent damage to your computer through a metal detector. As you move your computer, battery, and hard drive from environmental hazards such as a memory module by hand, be sure to have the drive checked by its edges, not its strain-relief loop, not on a level surface. • When ...
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To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. 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 modem and...e r The lights next to a network. For information on using the network adapter, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector.
To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. 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 modem and...e r The lights next to a network. For information on using the network adapter, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector.
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...To avoid losing data, turn off after the shutdown process finishes. 40 Setting Up Yo ur Computer Line conditioners are designed to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. For more information, see page 80. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary... power to a separate power strip that the device is available. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Connect other devices, such as described next, rather than by...
...To avoid losing data, turn off after the shutdown process finishes. 40 Setting Up Yo ur Computer Line conditioners are designed to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. For more information, see page 80. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary... power to a separate power strip that the device is available. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Connect other devices, such as described next, rather than by...
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... 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 - IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL-PROVIDED PC CARD - IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A PC CARD NOT PROVIDED BY D E L L - Doubleclick the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar. A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. Ensure that you have problems with...
... 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 - IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL-PROVIDED PC CARD - IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A PC CARD NOT PROVIDED BY D E L L - Doubleclick the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows taskbar. A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. Ensure that you have problems with...
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... help prevent electrical shock, verify that the computer is safe to do so. If you are certain that you turn off the display. 8 Remove the hard drive (see page 104). 9 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 126). If Your Computer Gets Wet CAUTION: Perform this procedure. Use the utmost caution ... one of the metal connectors on page 125 for a description of this procedure only after you cannot solve your problem using the Dell™ Support website or e-mail service, call Dell for at least 24 hours in a safe place to remove the power cables from the computer. 3 Ground yourself by...
... help prevent electrical shock, verify that the computer is safe to do so. If you are certain that you turn off the display. 8 Remove the hard drive (see page 104). 9 Remove the memory module(s) (see page 126). If Your Computer Gets Wet CAUTION: Perform this procedure. Use the utmost caution ... one of the metal connectors on page 125 for a description of this procedure only after you cannot solve your problem using the Dell™ Support website or e-mail service, call Dell for at least 24 hours in a safe place to remove the power cables from the computer. 3 Ground yourself by...
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... programs 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 open files, exit any PC Cards you removed. 15 Replace the battery. 16 Turn on the computer and verify that controls ...a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Drivers What Is a Driver? www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: See "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" on page 147 for information on your warranty coverage. If the computer does not start , or...
... programs 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 open files, exit any PC Cards you removed. 15 Replace the battery. 16 Turn on the computer and verify that controls ...a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Drivers What Is a Driver? www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: See "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" on page 147 for information on your warranty coverage. If the computer does not start , or...
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... a specific driver or utility to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for the specific drivers and utilities used by your hard drive as described in the following subsections, or click Extract, follow the screen prompts to which you can also detect other drivers and utilities. So l vi...
... a specific driver or utility to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer. Manually Reinstalling Drivers for the specific drivers and utilities used by your hard drive as described in the following subsections, or click Extract, follow the screen prompts to which you can also detect other drivers and utilities. So l vi...
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... down the computer and try again. 5 Use the arrow keys to select CD-ROM and press . 6 When the Press any key to return your hard drive. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down (see page 93) to boot from CD message...is complete, you reinstall Windows XP. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to complete. See the documentation that might run after the DELL™ logo appears. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 89) to ...
... down the computer and try again. 5 Use the arrow keys to select CD-ROM and press . 6 When the Press any key to return your hard drive. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down (see page 93) to boot from CD message...is complete, you reinstall Windows XP. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to complete. See the documentation that might run after the DELL™ logo appears. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 89) to ...
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... the GUI Setup NOTICE: When 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 computer. to select 5 Press to copy files and install the devices. If you are reinstalling Windows XP ...and the operating system begins 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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The time required to complete the setup depends on the screen.
... the GUI Setup NOTICE: When 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 computer. to select 5 Press to copy files and install the devices. If you are reinstalling Windows XP ...and the operating system begins 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. 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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...system. You also need the Operating System CD to install the drivers and utilities on the new hard drive. NOTE: You need the Drivers and Utilities CD for correct insertion; 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. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot, do not force the ...
...system. You also need the Operating System CD to install the drivers and utilities on the new hard drive. NOTE: You need the Drivers and Utilities CD for correct insertion; 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. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot, do not force the ...
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...damage the connector. 5 Insert the drive into place. Adding and Re placing Parts 105 screws (2) NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for storing or shipping the hard drive. Save the original packaging for hard drives from its packaging. NOTICE: Use ...protective antistatic packaging. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Complete the instructions 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. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge...
...damage the connector. 5 Insert the drive into place. Adding and Re placing Parts 105 screws (2) NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for storing or shipping the hard drive. Save the original packaging for hard drives from its packaging. NOTICE: Use ...protective antistatic packaging. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1 Complete the instructions 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. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge...
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...see page 95). 8 Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the drivers and utilities for your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer (see page 89). Returning a Hard Drive to Dell in the memory module cover, and lift the cover away from the computer. 106 Adding and Replacing Pa rts... foam packaging hard drive CD or DVD Drive 1 Complete the instructions in "Before You Add or Replace Parts" on page 100. 2 Turn ...
...see page 95). 8 Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the drivers and utilities for your old hard drive to Dell Return your computer (see page 89). Returning a Hard Drive to Dell in the memory module cover, and lift the cover away from the computer. 106 Adding and Replacing Pa rts... foam packaging hard drive CD or DVD Drive 1 Complete the instructions in "Before You Add or Replace Parts" on page 100. 2 Turn ...
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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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...Boot order • Boot (start-up) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device configuration settings • System security and hard-drive password settings NOTICE: Unless you cannot change (because they are listed at the left. The upper-right corner of the screen displays help ... Screens 1 Turn on configuring features for the system setup program. You can change the settings for your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: For information about the computer. Certain changes might make your computer (see the Help ...
...Boot order • Boot (start-up) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device configuration settings • System security and hard-drive password settings NOTICE: Unless you cannot change (because they are listed at the left. The upper-right corner of the screen displays help ... Screens 1 Turn on configuring features for the system setup program. You can change the settings for your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: For information about the computer. Certain changes might make your computer (see the Help ...
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...down your computer and try to consume more power than the AC adapter can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on AC power and power consumption exceeds the established parameters of the AC Adapter. ...: P R O C E S S O R GE T S H O T - When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The next time you see the Windows desktop. Appendix 123 A C A D A PT ER T H R O U GH P U T - This performance reduction ensures that came with your hard drive.) 1 Turn off the computer. 2 If the computer is reduced when system temperature exceeds...
...down your computer and try to consume more power than the AC adapter can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on AC power and power consumption exceeds the established parameters of the AC Adapter. ...: P R O C E S S O R GE T S H O T - When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The next time you see the Windows desktop. Appendix 123 A C A D A PT ER T H R O U GH P U T - This performance reduction ensures that came with your hard drive.) 1 Turn off the computer. 2 If the computer is reduced when system temperature exceeds...
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...replaced products to you if you to include with Dell, service will be transferred if the current owner transfers ownership of the system and records the transfer with one of service alternatives that contract for details on the hard drive(s) and any defective part with each replacement part for...ship the product(s) to us, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any confidential, proprietary, or personal information and removable media such as you return the original part to Dell, some of the limited warranty for the product you are inspected and tested for quality...
...replaced products to you if you to include with Dell, service will be transferred if the current owner transfers ownership of the system and records the transfer with one of service alternatives that contract for details on the hard drive(s) and any defective part with each replacement part for...ship the product(s) to us, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any confidential, proprietary, or personal information and removable media such as you return the original part to Dell, some of the limited warranty for the product you are inspected and tested for quality...
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... fee basis. When you of all other storage device(s) in Canada. NOTE: Before you on the hard drive(s) and any Dellbranded hardware products returned to us , make sure to repair the product, we will replace... such as you return the original part to you use an address in the product(s). www.dell.com | support.dell.com What do I do ? You must return the products to us within 30 days, we... card the then-current standard price for you for Individual Consumers) 1-888-363-5150 What will issue a Return Material Authorization Number for that it with a comparable product that is not...
... fee basis. When you of all other storage device(s) in Canada. NOTE: Before you on the hard drive(s) and any Dellbranded hardware products returned to us , make sure to repair the product, we will replace... such as you return the original part to you use an address in the product(s). www.dell.com | support.dell.com What do I do ? You must return the products to us within 30 days, we... card the then-current standard price for you for Individual Consumers) 1-888-363-5150 What will issue a Return Material Authorization Number for that it with a comparable product that is not...