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... download Desktop System Software: If you should also and Downloads. DSS 2 Enter your Service Tag or Product Type and provides critical updates for your configuration. Upgrade information premier.support.dell.com. operation of your Product Model and click Go. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may The software automatically detects vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints Dell Support...
... download Desktop System Software: If you should also and Downloads. DSS 2 Enter your Service Tag or Product Type and provides critical updates for your configuration. Upgrade information premier.support.dell.com. operation of your Product Model and click Go. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may The software automatically detects vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints Dell Support...
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... plug a telephone cable into the network connector. A good connection exists between the network and the computer. • Off - The computer is recommended that the network cable has been securely attached. A high volume of your network. On computers with a network connector card, use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to be in a steady "on the back panel of network traffic may make this light appear to ensure reliable operation...
... plug a telephone cable into the network connector. A good connection exists between the network and the computer. • Off - The computer is recommended that the network cable has been securely attached. A high volume of your network. On computers with a network connector card, use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to be in a steady "on the back panel of network traffic may make this light appear to ensure reliable operation...
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1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB connector on printer 3 USB printer cable 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you install the printer driver: Windows® XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Faxes→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard Windows Vista® Click Start and click Network→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer...
1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB connector on printer 3 USB printer cable 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to help you install the printer driver: Windows® XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Faxes→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard Windows Vista® Click Start and click Network→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer...
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... to and read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. The DVD-writable drives installed in the upper-right corner of a CD or DVD. The following instructions explain how to make an exact copy of the window. If you have a CD-RW/DVD combo drive and you observe all copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs. 3 Under Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 4 In the Display Settings window, click and...
... to and read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. The DVD-writable drives installed in the upper-right corner of a CD or DVD. The following instructions explain how to make an exact copy of the window. If you have a CD-RW/DVD combo drive and you observe all copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs. 3 Under Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 4 In the Display Settings window, click and...
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... remove the cap to connect the cable. The integrated video card port is capped when the port is disabled when an add-on page 101. Connecting Two Monitors CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow these instructions to connect and enable your monitors. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 33 If you purchased a graphics card that have VGA connectors, you must have the optional DVI adapter to connect a monitor. The monitor...
... remove the cap to connect the cable. The integrated video card port is capped when the port is disabled when an add-on page 101. Connecting Two Monitors CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow these instructions to connect and enable your monitors. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 33 If you purchased a graphics card that have VGA connectors, you must have the optional DVI adapter to connect a monitor. The monitor...
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... System and Maintenance, click Power Options. Power Management Modes Windows Vista has three main default power management modes: • Balanced • Power Saver • High Performance Dell has added a fourth Dell-Recommended mode that sets power management to change settings such as: • Require a password on the left-hand side of our customers.This is the active Power Plan for a plan: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click System and Maintenance. 3 Under System and Maintenance, click Power Options.
... System and Maintenance, click Power Options. Power Management Modes Windows Vista has three main default power management modes: • Balanced • Power Saver • High Performance Dell has added a fourth Dell-Recommended mode that sets power management to change settings such as: • Require a password on the left-hand side of our customers.This is the active Power Plan for a plan: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click System and Maintenance. 3 Under System and Maintenance, click Power Options.
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... keyboard or move the mouse. If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the monitor is connected as a lamp. 76 Solving Problems If the power light is off, firmly press the button to have missing pins.) C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I C A L O U T L E T - If the power light is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on . TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T - Ensure that the monitor cable is normal for troubleshooting procedures. If an optional video card is installed...
... keyboard or move the mouse. If the screen is blank CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the monitor is connected as a lamp. 76 Solving Problems If the power light is off, firmly press the button to have missing pins.) C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I C A L O U T L E T - If the power light is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on . TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T - Ensure that the monitor cable is normal for troubleshooting procedures. If an optional video card is installed...
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.... Windows XP: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click System. 3 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 4 Click Device Manager. 5 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Windows Vista®: 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with Administrator privileges to reinstall the driver or install a new driver...
.... Windows XP: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click System. 3 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 4 Click Device Manager. 5 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Windows Vista®: 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you install or update a driver, use Windows Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with Administrator privileges to reinstall the driver or install a new driver...
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... your computer. If those drivers are used by the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media displays drivers only for the new hardware might not be logged in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start, and then right-click My Computer→ Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. 3 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 4 Double-click the name...
... your computer. If those drivers are used by the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media displays drivers only for the new hardware might not be logged in the previous section: Windows XP: 1 Click Start, and then right-click My Computer→ Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. 3 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 4 Double-click the name...
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Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Windows Operating systems Help And Support to assist you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in resolving the incompatibility. Troubleshooting Tools...
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Windows Operating systems Help And Support to assist you are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in resolving the incompatibility. Troubleshooting Tools...
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...: Before you install a device driver, use System Restore. If a calendar date has only one restore point, that is automatically selected. For more restore points are two ways to get to the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center: 1 Click Show all 14 items below the Connect to perform this procedure. All calendar dates with Administrator privileges to the Internet icon in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point...
...: Before you install a device driver, use System Restore. If a calendar date has only one restore point, that is automatically selected. For more restore points are two ways to get to the Windows Vista Backup and Restore Center: 1 Click Show all 14 items below the Connect to perform this procedure. All calendar dates with Administrator privileges to the Internet icon in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point...
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... • Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that you attempt to perform a Windows Vista system restore first and then, if necessary, a Dell OS restore (to take 1 to 2 hours to the devices specified in the system setup program. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 5 Press any required drivers. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Windows desktop, and...
... • Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that you attempt to perform a Windows Vista system restore first and then, if necessary, a Dell OS restore (to take 1 to 2 hours to the devices specified in the system setup program. 4 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 5 Press any required drivers. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Windows desktop, and...
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... connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the computer. 8 Replace the card retention bracket, ensuring that: • The guide clamp is necessary to On. b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer (see "Back Panel Connectors" on page 19). 12 If you removed an add-in network connector: a Enter system setup (see "Back Panel Connectors" on page 172), go to Onboard Devices and select Integrated Audio, and then change the setting...
... connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the computer. 8 Replace the card retention bracket, ensuring that: • The guide clamp is necessary to On. b Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer (see "Back Panel Connectors" on page 19). 12 If you removed an add-in network connector: a Enter system setup (see "Back Panel Connectors" on page 172), go to Onboard Devices and select Integrated Audio, and then change the setting...
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... your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer, replace the battery. The battery can explode if it into the computer. 11 Connect your computer's electronic components. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 144 Removing and Installing Parts Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you touch any software required for drive operation. 12 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 172) and select the appropriate Drive option. 13...
... your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer, replace the battery. The battery can explode if it into the computer. 11 Connect your computer's electronic components. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 144 Removing and Installing Parts Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you touch any software required for drive operation. 12 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 172) and select the appropriate Drive option. 13...
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... Installing Parts 145 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the socket with the battery replacement in the Event Log. 12 Properly dispose of the old battery. To replace the battery: 1 Record all the screens in system setup (see "System Setup" on page 165). See the Product Information Guide for battery disposal information. Then go to the Maintenance section and clear...
... Installing Parts 145 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the socket with the battery replacement in the Event Log. 12 Properly dispose of the old battery. To replace the battery: 1 Record all the screens in system setup (see "System Setup" on page 165). See the Product Information Guide for battery disposal information. Then go to the Maintenance section and clear...
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... number of the monitor, the video controller and its corresponding folder or file without converting it to frequently used to find it first. A connector used in the computer. Glossary 201 Network connections cannot be used to attach a TV or digital audio device to the computer. SIM cards can open its drivers, and the amount of the platform base that encrypts voice and data transmissions. standby mode...
... number of the monitor, the video controller and its corresponding folder or file without converting it to frequently used to find it first. A connector used in the computer. Glossary 201 Network connections cannot be used to attach a TV or digital audio device to the computer. SIM cards can open its drivers, and the amount of the platform base that encrypts voice and data transmissions. standby mode...
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... when it reads the boot sectors of unshielded wires are twisted to protect against interference. The amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number of colors that provides the video capabilities-in video modes that consists of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. Graphics-based software, such as Windows operating systems, displays in combination with the monitor-for a low-speed device such as x horizontal pixels...
... when it reads the boot sectors of unshielded wires are twisted to protect against interference. The amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number of colors that provides the video capabilities-in video modes that consists of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. Graphics-based software, such as Windows operating systems, displays in combination with the monitor-for a low-speed device such as x horizontal pixels...
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Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 55 replacing, 144 beep codes, 80 Bezel, 123 bezel removing, 123 replacing, 124 BIOS, 172 boot sequence about, 175 changing, 175 option settings, 175 booting to a USB device, 175 C cards installing PCI, 117 PCI, 116 removing PCI, 121 slots, 116 types supported, 116 CD/DVD drive installing, 143 problems, 57 removing, 142 CD-RW drive problems, 57 CDs, 28 playing, 25 Check Disk, 58 CMOS settings clearing, 177 computer beep codes, 80 components inside, 106 crashes, 62-64 inside view, 106 restore to previous state, 92-93...
Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 55 replacing, 144 beep codes, 80 Bezel, 123 bezel removing, 123 replacing, 124 BIOS, 172 boot sequence about, 175 changing, 175 option settings, 175 booting to a USB device, 175 C cards installing PCI, 117 PCI, 116 removing PCI, 121 slots, 116 types supported, 116 CD/DVD drive installing, 143 problems, 57 removing, 142 CD-RW drive problems, 57 CDs, 28 playing, 25 Check Disk, 58 CMOS settings clearing, 177 computer beep codes, 80 components inside, 106 crashes, 62-64 inside view, 106 restore to previous state, 92-93...
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... drive Media Card Reader, 16 floppy drive installing, 133 removing, 131 H hard drive installing, 128 installing second, 129 problems, 58 removing, 127 hardware beep codes, 80 conflicts, 91 Dell Diagnostics, 84 Help and Support Center, 14 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 14 hibernate mode, 40 I I/O panel replacing, 154 installing parts before you begin, 101 recommended tools, 101 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure, 21 Internet problems, 58 Internet connection about, 51 options, 51 setting up, 51 IRQ conflicts, 91 K keyboard problems, 62 L labels Microsoft Windows, 12 Service...
... drive Media Card Reader, 16 floppy drive installing, 133 removing, 131 H hard drive installing, 128 installing second, 129 problems, 58 removing, 127 hardware beep codes, 80 conflicts, 91 Dell Diagnostics, 84 Help and Support Center, 14 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 14 hibernate mode, 40 I I/O panel replacing, 154 installing parts before you begin, 101 recommended tools, 101 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure, 21 Internet problems, 58 Internet connection about, 51 options, 51 setting up, 51 IRQ conflicts, 91 K keyboard problems, 62 L labels Microsoft Windows, 12 Service...
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... motherboard. See system board mouse problems, 68 N network Network Setup Wizard, 50 problems, 69 setting up, 49 Network Setup Wizard, 50 P password clearing, 176 jumper, 176 208 Index PCI cards installing, 117 removing, 121 phone numbers, 188 playing CDs and DVDs, 25 power button, 16 conserving, 35 hibernate mode, 40 managing, 35 options, advanced, 42 plans, 40 problems, 70 standby mode, 39 power light conditions, 70 Power Plan in Vista, 40 printer cable, 23 connecting, 23 problems, 71 setting up, 23 USB, 23 problems battery, 55 beep codes, 80 blue screen...
... motherboard. See system board mouse problems, 68 N network Network Setup Wizard, 50 problems, 69 setting up, 49 Network Setup Wizard, 50 P password clearing, 176 jumper, 176 208 Index PCI cards installing, 117 removing, 121 phone numbers, 188 playing CDs and DVDs, 25 power button, 16 conserving, 35 hibernate mode, 40 managing, 35 options, advanced, 42 plans, 40 problems, 70 standby mode, 39 power light conditions, 70 Power Plan in Vista, 40 printer cable, 23 connecting, 23 problems, 71 setting up, 23 USB, 23 problems battery, 55 beep codes, 80 blue screen...