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Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Back View 8 Battery Removal 9 Wireless Switch 10 2 Setting Up Your Computer 11 Quick Setup 11 Connecting to the Internet 13 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 14 Transferring Information to a New Computer 15 Microsoft Windows Vista 15 Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 15 3 Specifications 19 4 Troubleshooting 31 Tools 31 Power Lights 31 Beep Codes 31 Contents 3
Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Back View 8 Battery Removal 9 Wireless Switch 10 2 Setting Up Your Computer 11 Quick Setup 11 Connecting to the Internet 13 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 14 Transferring Information to a New Computer 15 Microsoft Windows Vista 15 Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 15 3 Specifications 19 4 Troubleshooting 31 Tools 31 Power Lights 31 Beep Codes 31 Contents 3
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..., ensure that the display is connected and powered on the front of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Troubleshooting CAUTION: To guard against the likelihood of repetitive three short beeps. CAUTION: Before you that shipped with your computer from the electrical outlet... light is in this section, follow the safety instructions that the computer encountered a possible motherboard failure. Troubleshooting 31 One possible beep code consists of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other expected injuries, always unplug your computer. If the power...
..., ensure that the display is connected and powered on the front of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Troubleshooting CAUTION: To guard against the likelihood of repetitive three short beeps. CAUTION: Before you that shipped with your computer from the electrical outlet... light is in this section, follow the safety instructions that the computer encountered a possible motherboard failure. Troubleshooting 31 One possible beep code consists of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other expected injuries, always unplug your computer. If the power...
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... have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. 2 If available, install good memory of the same type into your computer (see your computer beeps during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more memory modules are compatible with your computer (see your Service Manual at support...
... have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. 2 If available, install good memory of the same type into your computer (see your computer beeps during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more memory modules are compatible with your computer (see your Service Manual at support...
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... the Pointing Device option in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). BA D C O M M A N D O R FILE N A M E - DATA ERROR - DI S K C : F A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - Failure 7 CPU-cache test Contact Dell. The primary cache internal to commands from the computer. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 5 Real-time clock 1 Replace the...
... the Pointing Device option in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). BA D C O M M A N D O R FILE N A M E - DATA ERROR - DI S K C : F A I L A B L E M E M O R Y - C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - Failure 7 CPU-cache test Contact Dell. The primary cache internal to commands from the computer. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 5 Real-time clock 1 Replace the...
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... securely connected to the system board power connector (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the main power cable and the front panel cable are securely connected to the system board connector (see "Beep Codes" on page 31. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E - The computer is receiving electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning or...
... securely connected to the system board power connector (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the main power cable and the front panel cable are securely connected to the system board connector (see "Beep Codes" on page 31. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E - The computer is receiving electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning or...
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... files. Yes No Network, version, and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a network? Otherwise, record the contents of each file. Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone...
... files. Yes No Network, version, and network adapter: Programs and versions: See your operating system documentation to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to a network? Otherwise, record the contents of each file. Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone...
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... C CDs/DVDs operating system, 57 computer beep codes, 31 crashes, 43-44 stops responding, 43 contacting Dell, 64 D Dell contacting, 64 Factory Image Restore, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 38 Dell Factory Image Restore, 52 Dell Technology Guide, 58 DellConnect, 60 diagnostics beep codes, 31 Dell, 38 documentation Dell Technology Guide, 58 Service Manual, 58 drivers, 47 identifying, 47 reinstalling, 47 Drivers and...
... C CDs/DVDs operating system, 57 computer beep codes, 31 crashes, 43-44 stops responding, 43 contacting Dell, 64 D Dell contacting, 64 Factory Image Restore, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 38 Dell Factory Image Restore, 52 Dell Technology Guide, 58 DellConnect, 60 diagnostics beep codes, 31 Dell, 38 documentation Dell Technology Guide, 58 Service Manual, 58 drivers, 47 identifying, 47 reinstalling, 47 Drivers and...
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