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...Rev. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button are trademarks of Nvidia Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Dell TravelLite, and Strike Zone, are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. NOTICE: A ...trademarks of Intel Corporation; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Dell Inc. Nvidia is strictly forbidden. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Intel and ...
...Rev. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button are trademarks of Nvidia Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Dell TravelLite, and Strike Zone, are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. NOTICE: A ...trademarks of Intel Corporation; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Dell Inc. Nvidia is strictly forbidden. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Intel and ...
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Contents Finding Information 11 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer . . . 15 Front View of the Computer 15 Back View of the Computer 17 Back Panel Connectors 19 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 21 Setting Up a Printer 23 Printer Cable 23 Connecting a USB Printer 23 Playing CDs and DVDs 25 Adjusting the Volume 27 Adjusting the Picture 27 Copying CDs and DVDs 28 How to Copy a CD or DVD 28 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 29 Helpful Tips 30 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 31 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 11 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer . . . 15 Front View of the Computer 15 Back View of the Computer 17 Back Panel Connectors 19 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 21 Setting Up a Printer 23 Printer Cable 23 Connecting a USB Printer 23 Playing CDs and DVDs 25 Adjusting the Volume 27 Adjusting the Picture 27 Copying CDs and DVDs 28 How to Copy a CD or DVD 28 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 29 Helpful Tips 30 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 31 Contents 3
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Connecting Two Monitors 33 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 33 Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 34 Connecting a TV 34 Changing the Display Settings 35 Power Management 35 Power Management Options in Microsoft® Windows® XP 35 Power Options Properties 37 Power Schemes Tab 37 Advanced Tab 38 Hibernate Tab 38 Power Management Options in Windows Vista 38 Standby Mode 39 Hibernate Mode 40 Power Plan Properties 40 Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet Technology 42 About RAID Configurations (For Windows Vista® only 43 RAID ...
Connecting Two Monitors 33 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 33 Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 34 Connecting a TV 34 Changing the Display Settings 35 Power Management 35 Power Management Options in Microsoft® Windows® XP 35 Power Options Properties 37 Power Schemes Tab 37 Advanced Tab 38 Hibernate Tab 38 Power Management Options in Windows Vista 38 Standby Mode 39 Hibernate Mode 40 Power Plan Properties 40 Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet Technology 42 About RAID Configurations (For Windows Vista® only 43 RAID ...
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Setting Up a Home and Office Network 49 Connecting to a Network Adapter 49 Network Setup Wizard 50 Connecting to the Internet 51 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 51 2 Solving Problems 55 Troubleshooting Tips 55 Battery Problems 55 Drive Problems 56 CD and DVD drive problems 57 Hard drive problems 58 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 58 Error Messages 60 Keyboard Problems 62 Lockups and Software Problems 62 The computer does not start up 62 The computer stops responding 63 A program stops responding 63 A program crashes repeatedly 63 A program is designed for an earlier...
Setting Up a Home and Office Network 49 Connecting to a Network Adapter 49 Network Setup Wizard 50 Connecting to the Internet 51 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 51 2 Solving Problems 55 Troubleshooting Tips 55 Battery Problems 55 Drive Problems 56 CD and DVD drive problems 57 Hard drive problems 58 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 58 Error Messages 60 Keyboard Problems 62 Lockups and Software Problems 62 The computer does not start up 62 The computer stops responding 63 A program stops responding 63 A program crashes repeatedly 63 A program is designed for an earlier...
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... 3 Troubleshooting Tools 79 Power Lights 79 Beep Codes 80 System Messages 82 Dell Diagnostics 84 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 84 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 84 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 85 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 85 Drivers 87 What Is a Driver 87 Identifying Drivers...
... 3 Troubleshooting Tools 79 Power Lights 79 Beep Codes 80 System Messages 82 Dell Diagnostics 84 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 84 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 84 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 85 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 85 Drivers 87 What Is a Driver 87 Identifying Drivers...
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Resolving Software and Hardware 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 ...
Resolving Software and Hardware 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 ...
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Drives 124 Recommended Drive Cable Connections . . . . . 125 Connecting Drive Cables 125 Drive Interface Connectors 126 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables . . . 126 Hard Drives 126 Installing a Second Hard Drive (Optional) . . . . . 129 Floppy Drive 131 Media Card Reader 137 CD or DVD Drive 141 Battery 144 Replacing the Battery 144 Power Supply 146 Replacing the Power Supply 146 Processor 148 Removing the Processor 148 Installing the Processor 150 I/O Panel 153 Removing the I/O Panel 153 Installing the I/O Panel 154 Processor Fan 155 Removing the Processor Fan 155 ...
Drives 124 Recommended Drive Cable Connections . . . . . 125 Connecting Drive Cables 125 Drive Interface Connectors 126 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables . . . 126 Hard Drives 126 Installing a Second Hard Drive (Optional) . . . . . 129 Floppy Drive 131 Media Card Reader 137 CD or DVD Drive 141 Battery 144 Replacing the Battery 144 Power Supply 146 Replacing the Power Supply 146 Processor 148 Removing the Processor 148 Installing the Processor 150 I/O Panel 153 Removing the I/O Panel 153 Installing the I/O Panel 154 Processor Fan 155 Removing the Processor Fan 155 ...
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... CMOS Settings 177 Flashing the BIOS 178 Cleaning Your Computer 179 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 179 Mouse 179 Floppy Drive 180 CDs and DVDs 180 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 180 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 181 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 181 FCC Notice (U.S.
... CMOS Settings 177 Flashing the BIOS 178 Cleaning Your Computer 179 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 179 Mouse 179 Floppy Drive 180 CDs and DVDs 180 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 180 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 181 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 181 FCC Notice (U.S.
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Getting Help 183 Obtaining Assistance 183 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 183 DellConnect 184 Online Services 184 AutoTech Service 185 Automated Order-Status Service 185 Problems With Your Order 185 Product Information 185 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 186 Before You Call 186 Contacting Dell 188 Glossary 189 Index 205 10 Contents
Getting Help 183 Obtaining Assistance 183 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 183 DellConnect 184 Online Services 184 AutoTech Service 185 Automated Order-Status Service 185 Problems With Your Order 185 Product Information 185 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 186 Before You Call 186 Contacting Dell 188 Glossary 189 Index 205 10 Contents
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... may not be optional and may ship with your system. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram NOTE: See the setup diagram that came with your computer. Some features...
... may not be optional and may ship with your system. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram NOTE: See the setup diagram that came with your computer. Some features...
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...: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to direct your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the label. 12 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? •...
...: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to direct your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the label. 12 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? •...
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...you should also and Downloads. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, optical drives, and USB devices. Finding Information 13 Service call and order status, warranty, ...specifications, and white papers • Downloads - your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your Dell computer. Troubleshooting hints Dell Support Website - reinstall the DSS utility. DSS 2 Enter your Service Tag or Product Type and provides critical updates...
...you should also and Downloads. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is necessary for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, optical drives, and USB devices. Finding Information 13 Service call and order status, warranty, ...specifications, and white papers • Downloads - your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your Dell computer. Troubleshooting hints Dell Support Website - reinstall the DSS utility. DSS 2 Enter your Service Tag or Product Type and provides critical updates...
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Follow the instructions on the screen. 14 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • How to use Windows Vista • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find it Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista®, click the Windows Vista Start button™ and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and press . 3 Click the topic that describes your problem.
Follow the instructions on the screen. 14 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • How to use Windows Vista • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find it Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista®, click the Windows Vista Start button™ and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and press . 3 Click the topic that describes your problem.
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Setting Up and Using Your Computer Front View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15
Setting Up and Using Your Computer Front View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15
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.... 5 FlexBay drive panel Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. It is on page 170 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 DVD eject...
.... 5 FlexBay drive panel Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. It is on page 170 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 DVD eject...
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Back View of the Computer 7 1 6 2 3 5 4 Setting Up and Using Your Computer 17
Back View of the Computer 7 1 6 2 3 5 4 Setting Up and Using Your Computer 17
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For more information). 2 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. 3 power supply LED Indicates power availability for power supply. The padlock rings allows you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. NOTE: May or may not be available on page 19 for more information, see the instructions included with a padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the inside of the computer. To use the padlock rings, insert a commercially available padlock through the rings, and then lock the padlock. 7 security cable slot Security cable ...
For more information). 2 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. 3 power supply LED Indicates power availability for power supply. The padlock rings allows you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. NOTE: May or may not be available on page 19 for more information, see the instructions included with a padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the inside of the computer. To use the padlock rings, insert a commercially available padlock through the rings, and then lock the padlock. 7 security cable slot Security cable ...
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A click indicates that you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to the network. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector. It is not detecting a physical connection to ensure reliable operation. 3 link integrity light • Green - On computers with a network connector card, use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your computer. If you use the connector on the back panel of your network. A good connection exists between the network and the computer. • Off - Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 Connect the other end...
A click indicates that you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to the network. NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector. It is not detecting a physical connection to ensure reliable operation. 3 link integrity light • Green - On computers with a network connector card, use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your computer. If you use the connector on the back panel of your network. A good connection exists between the network and the computer. • Off - Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 Connect the other end...
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On computers with a sound card, use the connector on computers with integrated sound) to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. Systems not using subwoofers can shunt the LFE information to the main speakers in the surround sound set-up. 5 line-in connector Use the blue line-in digital surround sound audio schemes that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras. 11 VGA video connector Connect the monitor's VGA cable to the VGA connector on the card. 9 rear L/R surround Use the black surround connector to provide enhanced surround audio ...
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on computers with integrated sound) to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. Systems not using subwoofers can shunt the LFE information to the main speakers in the surround sound set-up. 5 line-in connector Use the blue line-in digital surround sound audio schemes that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras. 11 VGA video connector Connect the monitor's VGA cable to the VGA connector on the card. 9 rear L/R surround Use the black surround connector to provide enhanced surround audio ...
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For example, if the ambient room temperature is installed in a corner on a desk or under a desk, leave at 25°C (77°F), depending on your computer's specifications, you only have 5° to 10°C (9° to 18°F) temperature margin before you reach your computer's specifications, see "Specifications" on page 167. • Leave a 10.2 cm (4 inches) minimum clearance on all vented sides of the computer to the wall to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation. • If your enclosure has doors, they need to be a consideration when installing your computer ...
For example, if the ambient room temperature is installed in a corner on a desk or under a desk, leave at 25°C (77°F), depending on your computer's specifications, you only have 5° to 10°C (9° to 18°F) temperature margin before you reach your computer's specifications, see "Specifications" on page 167. • Leave a 10.2 cm (4 inches) minimum clearance on all vented sides of the computer to the wall to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation. • If your enclosure has doors, they need to be a consideration when installing your computer ...