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... Incompatibilities 91 Restoring Your Operating System 92 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 93 Using Dell PC Restore 95 Using the Operating System CD 98 4 Removing and Installing Parts 101 Before You Begin 101 Recommended Tools 101 Turning Off Your Computer 102 Before Working Inside Your Computer 102 Removing the Computer Cover 103...
... Incompatibilities 91 Restoring Your Operating System 92 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 93 Using Dell PC Restore 95 Using the Operating System CD 98 4 Removing and Installing Parts 101 Before You Begin 101 Recommended Tools 101 Turning Off Your Computer 102 Before Working Inside Your Computer 102 Removing the Computer Cover 103...
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...on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 31. 6 power button, power light Press the power button to turn off the computer. 1 Service Tag (located on the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for...input into a sound or telephony program. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the back USB connectors for devices that you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 2 FlexBay open/close Press here to open or close the floppy/media card reader panel. 3 CD or...
...on using the Media Card Reader, see "Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)" on page 31. 6 power button, power light Press the power button to turn off the computer. 1 Service Tag (located on the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for...input into a sound or telephony program. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the back USB connectors for devices that you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 2 FlexBay open/close Press here to open or close the floppy/media card reader panel. 3 CD or...
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... Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. See the documentation that it is turned on the computer and the printer. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. The USB...
... Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. See the documentation that it is turned on the computer and the printer. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. The USB...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...Display Settings 1 After you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer. Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a designated period of electricity your computer uses when it is connected to a network, different options ...guide in Windows XP Home Edition. You can reduce power to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the primary monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same...
...Display Settings 1 After you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer. Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a designated period of electricity your computer uses when it is connected to a network, different options ...guide in Windows XP Home Edition. You can reduce power to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the primary monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same...
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... requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of inactivity, click the Start button, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Stand by copying system data to a reserved area on the keyboard or move the mouse. The computer may...the hibernate file automatically. 36 Setting Up and Using Your Computer To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to automatically activate after a defined period of hibernation. When the computer ...
... requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of inactivity, click the Start button, click Turn Off Computer, and then click Stand by copying system data to a reserved area on the keyboard or move the mouse. The computer may...the hibernate file automatically. 36 Setting Up and Using Your Computer To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to automatically activate after a defined period of hibernation. When the computer ...
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... want to run your computer with little power conservation. • Portable/Laptop - If you want your computer to use for starting standby mode, hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the hard drive. To recover, press any key on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab.
... want to run your computer with little power conservation. • Portable/Laptop - If you want your computer to use for starting standby mode, hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the hard drive. To recover, press any key on the Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab.
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...management options: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Performance and maintenance. If you want to enable hibernate mode. Power Management Options in the Turn off monitor, Turn off hard disks, System stand by, or System hibernates field, and then select a time-out from the corresponding dropdown menu and click OK. You... list. If you click Save As and enter a new name for that scheme, unless you want to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off " state to standby mode or you can set hibernate mode to reduce the amount of electricity your computer.
...management options: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Performance and maintenance. If you want to enable hibernate mode. Power Management Options in the Turn off monitor, Turn off hard disks, System stand by, or System hibernates field, and then select a time-out from the corresponding dropdown menu and click OK. You... list. If you click Save As and enter a new name for that scheme, unless you want to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off " state to standby mode or you can set hibernate mode to reduce the amount of electricity your computer.
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...the most typical settings for Windows Vista. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode (Standby or Hibernate), the Windows desktop is Dell Recommended - To immediately activate standby mode without a period of our customers. When the computer exits from standby mode, it returns to ...time-out. 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 the state it was in before it entered standby mode. Standby mode conserves power by...
...the most typical settings for Windows Vista. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode (Standby or Hibernate), the Windows desktop is Dell Recommended - To immediately activate standby mode without a period of our customers. When the computer exits from standby mode, it returns to ...time-out. 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 the state it was in before it entered standby mode. Standby mode conserves power by...
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...from standby mode, press a key 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 to Help and Support and search for Hybrid Sleep for further information. Because hibernate ...mode requires a special file on your data on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. To access the Power Plan Properties window: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click System...
...from standby mode, press a key 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 to Help and Support and search for Hybrid Sleep for further information. Because hibernate ...mode requires a special file on your data on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. To access the Power Plan Properties window: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click System...
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A number of the power plans to change the default settings for all Dell shipping configurations. This takes you to the main Select a Power Plan window. 4 In the Select A Power Plan window, you want and create a custom power ...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 turn off the display • Change when the computer sleeps. 3 Under System and Maintenance, click Power Options. To change settings ...
A number of the power plans to change the default settings for all Dell shipping configurations. This takes you to the main Select a Power Plan window. 4 In the Select A Power Plan window, you want and create a custom power ...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 turn off the display • Change when the computer sleeps. 3 Under System and Maintenance, click Power Options. To change settings ...
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...started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Getting Help" on the screen, write down the exact message. This message may be replaceable by the manufacturer. 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.
...started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Getting Help" on the screen, write down the exact message. This message may be replaceable by the manufacturer. 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.
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...Maintenance and click Power Options. 3 Under Preferred plans, click Change plan settings for the selected plan. 4 Click the drop down menu for Turn off the display and select Never. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on the Power Schemes Tab and Advanced Tab. NOTE: Because of different... C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Define your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up . • Ensure that are checked. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the drive or the CD or DVD. CD...
...Maintenance and click Power Options. 3 Under Preferred plans, click Change plan settings for the selected plan. 4 Click the drop down menu for Turn off the display and select Never. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on the Power Schemes Tab and Advanced Tab. NOTE: Because of different... C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Define your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up . • Ensure that are checked. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the drive or the CD or DVD. CD...
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... page 172. TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - • Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 102), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer, and then restart the computer. •...
... page 172. TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE - • Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer. • Shut down the computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 102), reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer, and then restart the computer. •...
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... no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - If necessary, uninstall and...
... no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - If necessary, uninstall and...
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... and features. 2 Under Programs and features, click Use an older program with this version of Windows. 1 Click Start , point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. This may improve the performance of programs designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A program is...
... and features. 2 Under Programs and features, click Use an older program with this version of Windows. 1 Click Start , point to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. This may improve the performance of programs designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A program is...
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RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on page 179 for your computer. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...
RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on page 179 for your computer. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures...
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... verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. The computer is turned on properly. • Ensure that the power strip is in the Product Information Guide. C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I S O F F - 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 - I F T H E...electrical outlet is functioning. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that the computer turns on . IF THE POWER LIGHT IS STEADY BLUE AND THE COMPUTER IS NOT R E S P O N D ...
... verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. The computer is turned on properly. • Ensure that the power strip is in the Product Information Guide. C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I S O F F - 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 - I F T H E...electrical outlet is functioning. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that the computer turns on . IF THE POWER LIGHT IS STEADY BLUE AND THE COMPUTER IS NOT R E S P O N D ...
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... you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. See the printer documentation for your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON Solving Problems 71 E L I M I N A T E I O N - Power problem or internal device malfunction. • Ensure that the 12-volt power connector (12V) is receiving electrical power, a device might...
... you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. See the printer documentation for your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON Solving Problems 71 E L I M I N A T E I O N - Power problem or internal device malfunction. • Ensure that the 12-volt power connector (12V) is receiving electrical power, a device might...
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...headphone connector. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N S - 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 N T E R F E R E N C E - ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - Turn off . If your screen. No sound from the speakers is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on page 172. If you...volume, bass, or treble to check for interference. 74 Solving Problems If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to eliminate distortion. Ensure that the ...
...headphone connector. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I O N S - 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 N T E R F E R E N C E - ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT AUDIO SOLUTION IS ENABLED IN THE BIOS SETUP P R O G R A M - Turn off . If your screen. No sound from the speakers is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on page 172. If you...volume, bass, or treble to check for interference. 74 Solving Problems If you did not turn the player volume down or off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to eliminate distortion. Ensure that the ...