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...changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Readme files NOTE: Readme files may ship with your computer. NOTE: Additional information may be ... DVD that may not be included on your computer. Contents • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. • A diagnostic program for...
...changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Readme files NOTE: Readme files may ship with your computer. NOTE: Additional information may be ... DVD that may not be included on your computer. Contents • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. • A diagnostic program for...
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6 Press the power buttons on the monitor and the computer. 7 Connect to your network. 1 5 2 3 6 4 1 desktop computer with network adapter 2 wireless router 3 cable or DSL modem 4 Internet service 5 desktop computer with USB wireless 6 USB wireless adapter adapter Setting Up Your Computer 13
6 Press the power buttons on the monitor and the computer. 7 Connect to your network. 1 5 2 3 6 4 1 desktop computer with network adapter 2 wireless router 3 cable or DSL modem 4 Internet service 5 desktop computer with USB wireless 6 USB wireless adapter adapter Setting Up Your Computer 13
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...to the Internet, you cannot connect to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you are using a dial-up connection, connect...an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a desktop shortcut provided by country. NOTE: Have your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later...files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. If you have successfully connected in the ...
...to the Internet, you cannot connect to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you are using a dial-up connection, connect...an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a desktop shortcut provided by country. NOTE: Have your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later...files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. If you have successfully connected in the ...
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...wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select Diagnostics from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer ...cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 71. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to ...
...wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select Diagnostics from the numbered list. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer ...cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 71. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... reinstall the driver from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. If you installed the new driver. NOTE:...on page 60) to the operating state that existed before you install drivers obtained from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your computer to return your Drivers and Utilities media. Returning to step 2. If not, go to a Previous Device Driver ...
... reinstall the driver from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. If you installed the new driver. NOTE:...on page 60) to the operating state that existed before you install drivers obtained from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your computer to return your Drivers and Utilities media. Returning to step 2. If not, go to a Previous Device Driver ...
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... prompts on the screen. If you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message appears, stating that came installed in your computer. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers...
... prompts on the screen. If you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message appears, stating that came installed in your computer. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers...
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... The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. NOTICE: Before... to Boot from CD-ROM, and follow the instructions on the region from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Dell Operating System media may not ship with your computer.
... The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. NOTICE: Before... to Boot from CD-ROM, and follow the instructions on the region from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Dell Operating System media may not ship with your computer.
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... - Getting Help 67 For the telephone number to the questions most frequently asked by Dell customers about their laptop and desktop computers. log in as your password AutoTech Service Dell's automated support service-AutoTech-provides recorded answers to call AutoTech, use your e-mail address as user anonymous, and use your touch-tone telephone...
... - Getting Help 67 For the telephone number to the questions most frequently asked by Dell customers about their laptop and desktop computers. log in as your password AutoTech Service Dell's automated support service-AutoTech-provides recorded answers to call AutoTech, use your e-mail address as user anonymous, and use your touch-tone telephone...
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..., 48 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 49 starting from your hard drive, 49 Dell Factory Image Restore, 63 Dell Technology Guide, 8 DellConnect, 66 Desktop System Software, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell, 48 documentation, 7 Dell Technology Guide, 8 Service Manual, 8 drivers, 57 Drivers and Utilities media, 7 identifying, 57 reinstalling, 58 returning to a previous version, 58...
..., 48 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 49 starting from your hard drive, 49 Dell Factory Image Restore, 63 Dell Technology Guide, 8 DellConnect, 66 Desktop System Software, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell, 48 documentation, 7 Dell Technology Guide, 8 Service Manual, 8 drivers, 57 Drivers and Utilities media, 7 identifying, 57 reinstalling, 58 returning to a previous version, 58...
Service Manual
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.... NOTICE: The procedure for removing and replacing the computer cover is for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers; Remove the two thumbscrews securing the cover. 1 handle 3 front of desktop space. Lay the computer on ) removed. Replacing the Computer Cover 1. the illustration...Before Working on Your Computer. 2. NOTICE: Ensure that the bezel is installed. Back to Contents Page Computer Cover Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. 3. ...
.... NOTICE: The procedure for removing and replacing the computer cover is for the Vostro 420, Vostro 220, and Vostro 220s computers; Remove the two thumbscrews securing the cover. 1 handle 3 front of desktop space. Lay the computer on ) removed. Replacing the Computer Cover 1. the illustration...Before Working on Your Computer. 2. NOTICE: Ensure that the bezel is installed. Back to Contents Page Computer Cover Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. 3. ...
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... the amount of the module. 2. To verify that memory size has changed, press to Contents Page If you apply equal force to your Windows® desktop and click Properties. 7. Align the notch on your computer. 6. 1.
... the amount of the module. 2. To verify that memory size has changed, press to Contents Page If you apply equal force to your Windows® desktop and click Properties. 7. Align the notch on your computer. 6. 1.
Service Manual
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... and key functions. This field contains information about that you write down your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. When the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that option and the option's current and available Press to display, and then press . This prompt...must watch for it to make that the keyboard has initialized. Scroll up - Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Overview Entering the System Setup Program System Setup Program Screens System Setup Program Options Boot Sequence Clearing ...
... and key functions. This field contains information about that you write down your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. When the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that option and the option's current and available Press to display, and then press . This prompt...must watch for it to make that the keyboard has initialized. Scroll up - Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Overview Entering the System Setup Program System Setup Program Screens System Setup Program Options Boot Sequence Clearing ...
Service Manual
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...documentation. and down your computer to a USB device, the device must be bootable. Boot Sequence This feature allows you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Option Settings l Diskette Drive - If the floppy disk in the drive is not bootable, if no operating system is bootable, check the...sure that shipped with your computer. Changing Boot Sequence for devices. Enter the system setup program (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press to the boot menu. NOTE: Write down...
...documentation. and down your computer to a USB device, the device must be bootable. Boot Sequence This feature allows you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Option Settings l Diskette Drive - If the floppy disk in the drive is not bootable, if no operating system is bootable, check the...sure that shipped with your computer. Changing Boot Sequence for devices. Enter the system setup program (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press to the boot menu. NOTE: Write down...
Service Manual
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... procedure in After Working on Your Computer. Remove the jumper plug from the electrical outlet to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Your computer will emit five beeps, and then issue a CMOS checksum error. 6. Follow the procedures in.... Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 3. Wait for your desktop. 7. Place the jumper plug on the CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) pins 2 and 3. 4. The file downloads to clear the...
... procedure in After Working on Your Computer. Remove the jumper plug from the electrical outlet to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Your computer will emit five beeps, and then issue a CMOS checksum error. 6. Follow the procedures in.... Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com. 3. Wait for your desktop. 7. Place the jumper plug on the CMOS jumper (CLEAR CMOS) pins 2 and 3. 4. The file downloads to clear the...
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Back to Contents Page Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8. The file icon appears on the screen.
Back to Contents Page Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8. The file icon appears on the screen.
Service Manual
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... option that is located on a separate diagnostic utility partition on your Drivers and Utilities disc (see Dell Diagnostics Main Menu). For additional safety best practices information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down any key to return to select Test System and then press . Use the... up to thirty minutes or more to run a complete test on (or restart) your computer does not display a screen image, contact Dell (see System Setup Program...
... option that is located on a separate diagnostic utility partition on your Drivers and Utilities disc (see Dell Diagnostics Main Menu). For additional safety best practices information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down any key to return to select Test System and then press . Use the... up to thirty minutes or more to run a complete test on (or restart) your computer does not display a screen image, contact Dell (see System Setup Program...
Service Manual
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... program (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down - When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: Using the one-time boot menu changes the boot sequence for Resource CD (graphical user interface). 8. Type 1 to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 11. At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left-click ...the test you select Test System to run (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down for extended periods of time. After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics. 7. Close the Main Menu window to open the Boot ...
... program (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down - When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: Using the one-time boot menu changes the boot sequence for Resource CD (graphical user interface). 8. Type 1 to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 11. At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left-click ...the test you select Test System to run (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down for extended periods of time. After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics. 7. Close the Main Menu window to open the Boot ...