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Contents 1 Finding Information 7 2 Setting Up Your Computer 9 Quick Setup 9 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 14 Connecting to the Internet 16 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 16 Transferring Information to a New Computer 17 Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 17 Microsoft Windows® XP 18 3 About Your Computer 21 Vostro 420 Front View 21 Vostro 420 Back View 22 Vostro 420 Back Panel Connectors 23 Vostro 220 Front View 24 Vostro 220 Back View 25 Vostro 220 Back Panel Connectors 26 Vostro 220s Front View 27 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 7 2 Setting Up Your Computer 9 Quick Setup 9 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 14 Connecting to the Internet 16 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 16 Transferring Information to a New Computer 17 Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System 17 Microsoft Windows® XP 18 3 About Your Computer 21 Vostro 420 Front View 21 Vostro 420 Back View 22 Vostro 420 Back Panel Connectors 23 Vostro 220 Front View 24 Vostro 220 Back View 25 Vostro 220 Back Panel Connectors 26 Vostro 220s Front View 27 Contents 3
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Restoring Your Operating System 60 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 60 Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore 62 Using the Operating System Media 63 7 Getting Help 65 Obtaining Assistance 65 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 66 DellConnect 66 Online Services 66 AutoTech Service 67 Automated Order-Status Service 68 Problems With Your Order 68 Product Information 68 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 68 Before You Call 69 Contacting Dell 71 Index 73 Contents 5
Restoring Your Operating System 60 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 60 Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore 62 Using the Operating System Media 63 7 Getting Help 65 Obtaining Assistance 65 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 66 DellConnect 66 Online Services 66 AutoTech Service 67 Automated Order-Status Service 68 Problems With Your Order 68 Product Information 68 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 68 Before You Call 69 Contacting Dell 71 Index 73 Contents 5
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... Support Documentation This type of information may have shipped with your operating system product key. 8 Finding Information Microsoft® Windows® License Label Your Microsoft Windows License is available at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. For additional regulatory information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage...
... Support Documentation This type of information may have shipped with your operating system product key. 8 Finding Information Microsoft® Windows® License Label Your Microsoft Windows License is available at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S. For additional regulatory information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage...
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...® Operating System 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem... with a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, consult the Connect to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you want to set up an Internet connection with a desktop shortcut provided by country. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set ...
...® Operating System 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem... with a different ISP, perform the steps in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, consult the Connect to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you want to set up an Internet connection with a desktop shortcut provided by country. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set ...
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... How do you want to connect to the Internet?, and click Next. 6 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. Microsoft Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer→ Connect to the Internet. 3 ...In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have...
... How do you want to connect to the Internet?, and click Next. 6 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. Microsoft Windows® XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer→ Connect to the Internet. 3 ...In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have...
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...a direct cable connection between two computers, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to the input/output (I will use the wizard from the Windows XP CD→ Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to a new computer. To copy data from an old... media is this time. NOTE: You can transfer information from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you can transfer the data to the new computer over a network...
...a direct cable connection between two computers, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to the input/output (I will use the wizard from the Windows XP CD→ Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to a new computer. To copy data from an old... media is this time. NOTE: You can transfer information from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you can transfer the data to the new computer over a network...
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.... 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 6 On the What do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, select the method you chose for transferring your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive→ Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click...
.... 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 6 On the What do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, select the method you chose for transferring your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive→ Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click...
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... and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 4 On the Which computer is this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your new computer. Follow the instructions on the Run window, browse to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in certain countries. 20 Setting Up Your Computer To transfer... screen, click the transfer method you chose for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?).
... and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 4 On the Which computer is this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your new computer. Follow the instructions on the Run window, browse to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in certain countries. 20 Setting Up Your Computer To transfer... screen, click the transfer method you chose for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?).
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... The operating system may be faulty or improperly seated. M EMORY A L L O C A T I V E - If the error message still appears, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 71). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . If the hard drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot...module may be faulty or improperly seated. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Close all windows and open . Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 48). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. The software you want to run the...
... The operating system may be faulty or improperly seated. M EMORY A L L O C A T I V E - If the error message still appears, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 71). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . If the hard drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot...module may be faulty or improperly seated. MEMORY WRITE/READ FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Close all windows and open . Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 48). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them. The software you want to run the...
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...Windows error-checking utility to open is missing an essential file. See Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. SEEK ERROR - D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - OP E R A T I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - If the problem persists, contact Dell... (see your computer to an electrical outlet to restore the data by entering the system Troubleshooting 45 A R E Q U I R E D . Microsoft Windows® XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 ...
...Windows error-checking utility to open is missing an essential file. See Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. SEEK ERROR - D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - OP E R A T I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - If the problem persists, contact Dell... (see your computer to an electrical outlet to restore the data by entering the system Troubleshooting 45 A R E Q U I R E D . Microsoft Windows® XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 ...
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... 71 for assistance. KEYBOARD FAILURE - This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start test (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in BIOS setup. Processor fan failure. Possible hard drive...
... 71 for assistance. KEYBOARD FAILURE - This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start test (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com. To start the Hardware Troubleshooter: Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in BIOS setup. Processor fan failure. Possible hard drive...
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... ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start...
... ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start...
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... wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start-up, the computer starts according to the devices specified in...your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 71. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is appropriate for one time only. Troubleshooting 49 NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down and restart ...
... wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start-up, the computer starts according to the devices specified in...your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 71. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is appropriate for one time only. Troubleshooting 49 NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down and restart ...
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...outlet is working by testing it with your Dell computer to diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: The procedures in this ...see the program documentation. IF T H E POWER LIGHT IS O F F - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the back of ...
...outlet is working by testing it with your Dell computer to diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: The procedures in this ...see the program documentation. IF T H E POWER LIGHT IS O F F - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the back of ...
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... operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. A program crashes repeatedly...restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A program is no longer responding, and click End Task. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is designed for at least...
... operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. A program crashes repeatedly...restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A program is no longer responding, and click End Task. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is designed for at least...
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... see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 58). Reinstalling Software 57 Microsoft® Windows Vista®: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button™ , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Microsoft Windows® XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category,... click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. If an exclamation point is the source of your administrator to reinstall the driver...
... see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 58). Reinstalling Software 57 Microsoft® Windows Vista®: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button™ , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Microsoft Windows® XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category,... click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. If an exclamation point is the source of your administrator to reinstall the driver...
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..., go to step 5. 58 Reinstalling Software Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→...Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If you are an administrator on page 60) to return your computer 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 ...
..., go to step 5. 58 Reinstalling Software Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→...Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. If you are an administrator on page 60) to return your computer 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 ...
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...then that came with the device. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Reinstalling Software 59 If you installed... additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that driver is detecting hardware in the previous section: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. ...
...then that came with the device. If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your computer. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Reinstalling Software 59 If you installed... additional hardware, the drivers for hardware that driver is detecting hardware in the previous section: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. ...
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...Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if ...changes to which you are completely reversible. 60 Reinstalling Software Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore ...
...Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if ...changes to which you are completely reversible. 60 Reinstalling Software Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore ...