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... Error Messages 290 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21...
... Error Messages 290 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21...
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... INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down with active programs will reset when the power is turned back on. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to identify which Windows mode you ... to start in Safe Mode, you restart your computer in a limited state. Also, you are started. Write down the message. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support → Help • ...
... INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down with active programs will reset when the power is turned back on. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to identify which Windows mode you ... to start in Safe Mode, you restart your computer in a limited state. Also, you are started. Write down the message. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support → Help • ...
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... policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Open Disk Cleanup - Computer Management - Local Security Policy - change power-related settings so that your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - Adjust indexing options - system tools to monitor the status of... options to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer. Event Viewer - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running on your...
... policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Open Disk Cleanup - Computer Management - Local Security Policy - change power-related settings so that your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - Adjust indexing options - system tools to monitor the status of... options to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer. Event Viewer - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running on your...
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... lights start and turn off or light in your Service Manual for information on how to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. Write down the information displayed on your...
... lights start and turn off or light in your Service Manual for information on how to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. Write down the information displayed on your...
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... the documentation shipped with numbers on the front panel. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your location, if applicable...
... the documentation shipped with numbers on the front panel. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your location, if applicable...
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... hard drive is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). S H U T D O W N F A I D - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). M E M O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I L U R E - STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP UTILITY. POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. See "Drive Problems" on page 287. See "Drive Problems" on page 287. MEMORY ODD/EVEN...
... hard drive is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). S H U T D O W N F A I D - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). M E M O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I L U R E - STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP UTILITY. POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. See "Drive Problems" on page 287. See "Drive Problems" on page 287. MEMORY ODD/EVEN...
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..." on page 337). U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. P R O G R A M - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. TI M E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130...
..." on page 337). U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. P R O G R A M - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. TI M E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130...
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...installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. IF THE PROBLEM R E C U R S , P L E A S E C A L L D E L L S U P P O R T W I N U E . - YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. Ensure that the processor you can use...I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - Contact Dell for your computer (see the documentation for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER MANAGEMENT FOR MULTI CORE PROCESSORS WILL BE DISABLED. - ***UL CIRCUIT TRIPPED*** THE UL TRIP...
...installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. IF THE PROBLEM R E C U R S , P L E A S E C A L L D E L L S U P P O R T W I N U E . - YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. Ensure that the processor you can use...I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - Contact Dell for your computer (see the documentation for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER MANAGEMENT FOR MULTI CORE PROCESSORS WILL BE DISABLED. - ***UL CIRCUIT TRIPPED*** THE UL TRIP...
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... titles work in the drive or the media. See "Configuring Your Power Settings" on page 137 or search for the keyword standby in the lower-right... corner of your computer's Documentation and see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I S C - NOTE: Because of data during the writing process. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - Problems Writing to the optical. If the stream is not muted by clicking any boxes that are checked. TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D...
... titles work in the drive or the media. See "Configuring Your Power Settings" on page 137 or search for the keyword standby in the lower-right... corner of your computer's Documentation and see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I S C - NOTE: Because of data during the writing process. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - Problems Writing to the optical. If the stream is not muted by clicking any boxes that are checked. TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D...
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... necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • ...Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power...
... necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • ...Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power...
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... 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 - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Windows Vista 1 Click Start →...additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow...
... 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 - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Windows Vista 1 Click Start →...additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow...
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... on page 275. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S O F F - The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that all components and cables are turned on. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable in the power connector on properly. • Ensure that any expansion...
... on page 275. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S O F F - The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that all components and cables are turned on. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable in the power connector on properly. • Ensure that any expansion...
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... THE PRINTER DRIVER. - 298 Troubleshooting C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I C A L O U T L E T - For a USB printer, ensure that the Print to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. • Multiple power strips connected to the following port(s): setting is USB. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance...
... THE PRINTER DRIVER. - 298 Troubleshooting C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I C A L O U T L E T - For a USB printer, ensure that the Print to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. • Multiple power strips connected to the following port(s): setting is USB. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance...
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... the monitor cable is connected as a lamp. 302 Troubleshooting CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the electrical outlet ...is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the monitor's documentation. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to...
... the monitor cable is connected as a lamp. 302 Troubleshooting CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the electrical outlet ...is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the monitor's documentation. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to...
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...: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not receiving power. - Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the electrical outlet is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. 304 Troubleshooting ...remains solid to the system board (see "Contacting Dell" on . - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on page 273. Ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage...
...: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not receiving power. - Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the electrical outlet is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. 304 Troubleshooting ...remains solid to the system board (see "Contacting Dell" on . - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on page 273. Ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage...
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... code label on the system board that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - Shortcut icons do not change the location of the ATA (IDE) interface. Battery-powered clock on your computer that keeps the date and time after it first...
... code label on the system board that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - Shortcut icons do not change the location of the ATA (IDE) interface. Battery-powered clock on your computer that keeps the date and time after it first...
Setup Guide
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...Inspiron One 16 Right View Features 16 Right Panel Buttons and Connectors 18 Left View Features 20 Using the Optical Drive 22 Back View Features 24 Back Panel Connectors 26 Display Features 28 Software Features 30 Dell Dock 34 Solving Problems 35 Beep Codes 35 Network Problems 36 Power Problems 37 Memory Problems... 38 Lockups and Software Problems 39 Using Support Tools 41 Dell Support Center 41 System Messages 42 Hardware ...
...Inspiron One 16 Right View Features 16 Right Panel Buttons and Connectors 18 Left View Features 20 Using the Optical Drive 22 Back View Features 24 Back Panel Connectors 26 Display Features 28 Software Features 30 Dell Dock 34 Solving Problems 35 Beep Codes 35 Network Problems 36 Power Problems 37 Memory Problems... 38 Lockups and Software Problems 39 Using Support Tools 41 Dell Support Center 41 System Messages 42 Hardware ...
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... on the network connector is only for wireless connections. Indicates activity on page 13). Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost - Try moving the computer closer to ensure it is powered on the network. 36 The link integrity and network activity lights on the integrated network connector...
... on the network connector is only for wireless connections. Indicates activity on page 13). Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost - Try moving the computer closer to ensure it is powered on the network. 36 The link integrity and network activity lights on the integrated network connector...
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..., turned off - Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off , or is not receiving power. The system board cannot start initialization. For assistance, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 60). If the power light is blinking white - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 60).
..., turned off - Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off , or is not receiving power. The system board cannot start initialization. For assistance, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 60). If the power light is blinking white - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 60).
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I Internet connection 12 ISP Internet Service Provider 12 L line-in connector 19 M media card reader 19 memory minimum and maximum 65 memory problems solving 38 Memory Stick reader 19 memory support 65 microphone connector 19 MMC 19 Multi Media Card reader 19 N network connection fixing 36 network speed testing 36 P physical specifications 66 ports and connectors 65 power button and light 17 power problems, solving 37 power specifications 66 problems, solving 35 processor 64 products information and purchasing 57 Index 71
I Internet connection 12 ISP Internet Service Provider 12 L line-in connector 19 M media card reader 19 memory minimum and maximum 65 memory problems solving 38 Memory Stick reader 19 memory support 65 microphone connector 19 MMC 19 Multi Media Card reader 19 N network connection fixing 36 network speed testing 36 P physical specifications 66 ports and connectors 65 power button and light 17 power problems, solving 37 power specifications 66 problems, solving 35 processor 64 products information and purchasing 57 Index 71