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... status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - If you use the customized Dell Premier Support website at • Upgrades - DSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. The website may not be available as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system in all regions. • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- Computer...
... status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - If you use the customized Dell Premier Support website at • Upgrades - DSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. The website may not be available as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system in all regions. • Customer Care - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- Computer...
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... for technical assistance. Your printer may arrive in the computer box. Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the...
... for technical assistance. Your printer may arrive in the computer box. Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the...
Owner's Manual
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...; Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer The USB connectors fit only one way. See the documentation that came with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on printer Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to your computer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup, if...
...; Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer The USB connectors fit only one way. See the documentation that came with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on printer Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to your computer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup, if...
Owner's Manual
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...: Plug the network cable into a telephone wall jack. 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the Help and Support Center (click the Start button, click Help and Support, click User and system guides, click Device guides, and then click the guide for your graphics card, see the user's guide in the display settings. • In clone mode, the monitor and TV display the same image. • In extended desktop mode, you connect the TV, turn...
...: Plug the network cable into a telephone wall jack. 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the Help and Support Center (click the Start button, click Help and Support, click User and system guides, click Device guides, and then click the guide for your graphics card, see the user's guide in the display settings. • In clone mode, the monitor and TV display the same image. • In extended desktop mode, you connect the TV, turn...
Owner's Manual
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... to make an exact copy of a CD or DVD. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 21 The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel...
... to make an exact copy of a CD or DVD. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 21 The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel...
Owner's Manual
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... computer, and try using the mouse. Solving Problems 37 Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see page 65). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to the computer. 3 Reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer, see "Memory" on page 95. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page...
... computer, and try using the mouse. Solving Problems 37 Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see page 65). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to the computer. 3 Reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram for your computer, see "Memory" on page 95. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page...
Owner's Manual
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... floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. No memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 65). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see...
... floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. No memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 65). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see...
Owner's Manual
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... Windows after POST. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to make sure the boot sequence is operating in a normal operating condition after POST. Troubleshooting Tools 47 NOTE: The computer turns off all four diagnostic lights before booting to make sure it is functioning properly. • The operating system is an error message on the optional MCE remote control...
... Windows after POST. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to make sure the boot sequence is operating in a normal operating condition after POST. Troubleshooting Tools 47 NOTE: The computer turns off all four diagnostic lights before booting to make sure it is functioning properly. • The operating system is an error message on the optional MCE remote control...
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... test by changing the test settings. 4 Close the test screen to return to install drivers if you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer. All devices require a driver program. You may indicate requirements for running the test. NOTE: The Service Tag for more information. If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Drivers What Is a Driver? Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes...
... test by changing the test settings. 4 Close the test screen to return to install drivers if you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer. All devices require a driver program. You may indicate requirements for running the test. NOTE: The Service Tag for more information. If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Drivers What Is a Driver? Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes...
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... any device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you install or update a driver, use System Restore to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see page 50). If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer after you may need to return your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 50 Troubleshooting Tools Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon...
... any device, identify whether the driver is next to the device name, you install or update a driver, use System Restore to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see page 50). If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer after you may need to return your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 50 Troubleshooting Tools Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on the device icon...
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.... See the Windows Help and Support Center for which you are installing the driver. 5 Double-click the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and...
.... See the Windows Help and Support Center for which you are installing the driver. 5 Double-click the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab and click Update Driver. 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and...
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... Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Restoring the Computer to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you install a device driver, use System Restore. NOTICE: Make...
... Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Restoring the Computer to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Ensure that restore point is unsuccessful, then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you install a device driver, use System Restore. NOTICE: Make...
Owner's Manual
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... connector • Green - Flashes a yellow light when the computer is recommended that the network cable has been securely attached. It is transmitting or receiving network data. A high volume of a network cable to attach multichannel-capable speakers. Use the black surround sound connector to either a network jack or your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of network traffic may make this light appear to the Internet. To attach your network...
... connector • Green - Flashes a yellow light when the computer is recommended that the network cable has been securely attached. It is transmitting or receiving network data. A high volume of a network cable to attach multichannel-capable speakers. Use the black surround sound connector to either a network jack or your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of network traffic may make this light appear to the Internet. To attach your network...
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... safety instructions in the surround sound set-up. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn them off . Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you use the connector on the computer. Use the pink and silver connector to ground the system board. If your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any of 80 Hz and below. On computers with a sound card, use...
... safety instructions in the surround sound set-up. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn them off . Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you use the connector on the computer. Use the pink and silver connector to ground the system board. If your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any of 80 Hz and below. On computers with a sound card, use...
Owner's Manual
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... the interface cable. Removing a CD/DVD Drive 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. CD/DVD Drive CAUTION: Before you hear a click or feel the drive securely installed. 5 Gently slide the drive into the computer. 7 Connect your computer from the computer. 78 Removing and Installing Parts CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on...
... the interface cable. Removing a CD/DVD Drive 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. CD/DVD Drive CAUTION: Before you hear a click or feel the drive securely installed. 5 Gently slide the drive into the computer. 7 Connect your computer from the computer. 78 Removing and Installing Parts CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on...
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... Installing Parts Replace the battery only with the object. CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it is inserted between the battery and the socket before you can restore the correct settings in step 9. 2 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 55. 3 Remove the computer cover (see page 61). 4 Locate the battery socket (see page 93). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device...
... Installing Parts Replace the battery only with the object. CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it is inserted between the battery and the socket before you can restore the correct settings in step 9. 2 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 55. 3 Remove the computer cover (see page 61). 4 Locate the battery socket (see page 93). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device...
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... SATA modes. When the On w/ PXE setting is not available from the network server, the computer attempts to display that appears on the computer or in the computer's documentation. NOTE: If you to boot from the next device in the boot sequence list. Displays current date and time settings. Indicates amount of installed memory, memory speed, channel mode (dual or single), and type of devices specified in this list. Enables or disables the optional Media Card Reader. Enables...
... SATA modes. When the On w/ PXE setting is not available from the network server, the computer attempts to display that appears on the computer or in the computer's documentation. NOTE: If you to boot from the next device in the boot sequence list. Displays current date and time settings. Indicates amount of installed memory, memory speed, channel mode (dual or single), and type of devices specified in this list. Enables or disables the optional Media Card Reader. Enables...
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... any boot sequence settings, save the new settings to avoid losing the changes. Option Settings • Diskette Drive - If no operating system, the computer generates an error message. • USB Flash Device - The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to a USB device, the device must be bootable. Then shut down your device is on the screen when the computer starts. This option disables or enables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. If the floppy disk in the drive...
... any boot sequence settings, save the new settings to avoid losing the changes. Option Settings • Diskette Drive - If no operating system, the computer generates an error message. • USB Flash Device - The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to a USB device, the device must be bootable. Then shut down your device is on the screen when the computer starts. This option disables or enables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. If the floppy disk in the drive...
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... 55 Internet connection, about, 17 connection, options, 17 connection, setting up , 16 Network Setup Wizard, 17 O operating system restoring, 51-52 130 Index See system board mouse problems, 37 N network Network Setup Wizard, 17 problems, 38 setting up , 17 problems, 31 K keyboard problems, 34 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 lights back of computer, 45 diagnostic, 45 M media card reader installing, 83 problems, 33 removing, 82 using, 14 memory 4-GB configurations, 66 DDR2 overview, 65 installation guidelines, 65 installing, 66 memory (continued) problems, 36 removing, 68 type...
... 55 Internet connection, about, 17 connection, options, 17 connection, setting up , 16 Network Setup Wizard, 17 O operating system restoring, 51-52 130 Index See system board mouse problems, 37 N network Network Setup Wizard, 17 problems, 38 setting up , 17 problems, 31 K keyboard problems, 34 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 lights back of computer, 45 diagnostic, 45 M media card reader installing, 83 problems, 33 removing, 82 using, 14 memory 4-GB configurations, 66 DDR2 overview, 65 installation guidelines, 65 installing, 66 memory (continued) problems, 36 removing, 68 type...
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... setting up, 13 USB, 14 problems battery, 29 blue screen, 35 CD drive, 30 CD/DVD-RW drive, 30 computer crashes, 34-35 problems (continued) computer stops responding, 34-35 Dell Diagnostics, 48 diagnostic lights, 45 drives, 29 DVD drive, 30 e-mail, 31 error messages, 32 general, 34 hard drive, 31 IEEE 1394, 33 Internet, 31 keyboard, 34 media card reader, 33 memory, 36 modem, 31 monitor is blank, 42 monitor is hard to read, 43 mouse, 37 network, 38 power...
... setting up, 13 USB, 14 problems battery, 29 blue screen, 35 CD drive, 30 CD/DVD-RW drive, 30 computer crashes, 34-35 problems (continued) computer stops responding, 34-35 Dell Diagnostics, 48 diagnostic lights, 45 drives, 29 DVD drive, 30 e-mail, 31 error messages, 32 general, 34 hard drive, 31 IEEE 1394, 33 Internet, 31 keyboard, 34 media card reader, 33 memory, 36 modem, 31 monitor is blank, 42 monitor is hard to read, 43 mouse, 37 network, 38 power...