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Contents Finding Information 9 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer 13 Printer Cable 13 Connecting a USB Printer 14 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 14 Connecting a TV (Optional 15 Changing the Display Settings 16 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 16 Connecting ...
Contents Finding Information 9 1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer 13 Printer Cable 13 Connecting a USB Printer 14 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 14 Connecting a TV (Optional 15 Changing the Display Settings 16 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 16 Connecting ...
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...that it is compatible with a USB cable. Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer for technical assistance. Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer... with your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you connect a printer to the ...
...that it is compatible with a USB cable. Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer for technical assistance. Printer Cable Your printer connects to your computer... with your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you connect a printer to the ...
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... Reader to transfer data directly to your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer and the...
... Reader to transfer data directly to your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on . 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer and the...
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... drive must receive a steady stream of your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up . • Ensure that are checked. R W D I N G T O A C D / D V D - CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS R U 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 - If the stream is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect...the sound is defective. • Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer. NOTE: This system supports an optional USB floppy drive. CD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is interrupted, an error occurs. Problems...
... drive must receive a steady stream of your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up . • Ensure that are checked. R W D I N G T O A C D / D V D - CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS R U 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 - If the stream is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect...the sound is defective. • Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer. NOTE: This system supports an optional USB floppy drive. CD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is interrupted, an error occurs. Problems...
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N O N - NOTE: This system supports an optional USB floppy drive. O P E R A T I N - Media Card Reader Problems CAUTION: Before you begin...procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the system. Contact Dell (see page 111). NO DRIVE LETTER IS ASSIGNED - When Microsoft Windows XP detects the Media Card Reader, the device is automatically assigned a drive letter ...of the four Media Card Reader slots are prompted to use . ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON THE COMPUTER Solving...
N O N - NOTE: This system supports an optional USB floppy drive. O P E R A T I N - Media Card Reader Problems CAUTION: Before you begin...procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the system. Contact Dell (see page 111). NO DRIVE LETTER IS ASSIGNED - When Microsoft Windows XP detects the Media Card Reader, the device is automatically assigned a drive letter ...of the four Media Card Reader slots are prompted to use . ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON THE COMPUTER Solving...
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For a USB printer, ensure that the Print to the printer and the computer (see page 13). See the scanner documentation for instructions. CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer. 40... T T H E E L E C T R I O N - Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for cable connection information. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is unlocked if it with another device, such as a lamp. RESTART THE ...
For a USB printer, ensure that the Print to the printer and the computer (see page 13). See the scanner documentation for instructions. CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the scanner and the computer. 40... T T H E E L E C T R I O N - Scanner Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for cable connection information. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is unlocked if it with another device, such as a lamp. RESTART THE ...
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A possible floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. A possible USB failure has occurred. Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you have identified a faulty ...still exists, install a graphics card that you are installing are compatible with your computer (see page 65). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 111). • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see page 65). • Verify that the ...
A possible floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. A possible USB failure has occurred. Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • If you have identified a faulty ...still exists, install a graphics card that you are installing are compatible with your computer (see page 65). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 111). • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see page 65). • Verify that the ...
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Removing and Installing Parts 59 Back View 1 2 3 4 1 voltage selection switch (may not be available See the safety instructions in the Product on all computers) Information Guide for more information. 2 power connector Insert the power cable. 3 back panel connectors Plug IEEE 1394, USB and other devices into the appropriate connector. 4 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI Express cards.
Removing and Installing Parts 59 Back View 1 2 3 4 1 voltage selection switch (may not be available See the safety instructions in the Product on all computers) Information Guide for more information. 2 power connector Insert the power cable. 3 back panel connectors Plug IEEE 1394, USB and other devices into the appropriate connector. 4 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI Express cards.
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... and below. Removing and Installing Parts 61 This connector is recommended that you connect occasionally, such as digital video cameras. Use the back USB connectors for devices that you use the connector on the card. On computers with integrated amplifiers. Systems not using subwoofers can shunt the LFE... instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Shut down your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it into a sound or telephony program.
... and below. Removing and Installing Parts 61 This connector is recommended that you connect occasionally, such as digital video cameras. Use the back USB connectors for devices that you use the connector on the card. On computers with integrated amplifiers. Systems not using subwoofers can shunt the LFE... instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Shut down your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it into a sound or telephony program.
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always connected by cable to the front panel; supports front-panel IEEE1394 port Appendix 97 Connectors External connectors: IEEE 1394 Video USB Audio Network adapter Modem System board connectors: IDE drive Serial ATA Fan PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 USB MDC Floppy connector Front panel Power Processor ... 6-pin powered back-panel connector one 6-pin powered front-panel connector 15-hole D-SUB connector two front-panel and five back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors five back-panel connectors for line-in, line-out, rear-surround sound, microphone or side-surround sound, and center/Low...
always connected by cable to the front panel; supports front-panel IEEE1394 port Appendix 97 Connectors External connectors: IEEE 1394 Video USB Audio Network adapter Modem System board connectors: IDE drive Serial ATA Fan PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 USB MDC Floppy connector Front panel Power Processor ... 6-pin powered back-panel connector one 6-pin powered front-panel connector 15-hole D-SUB connector two front-panel and five back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors five back-panel connectors for line-in, line-out, rear-surround sound, microphone or side-surround sound, and center/Low...
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... 25 problems, 38 standby mode, 24 power light conditions, 38 printer cable, 13 connecting, 13 problems, 39 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...volume adjusting, 41 Product Information Guide, 9 Program Compatibility Wizard, 35 R regulatory information, 9 restoring Windows XP, 51-52 S safety instructions, 9 SATA. See serial ATA scanner problems, 40 screen. See monitor serial...
... 25 problems, 38 standby mode, 24 power light conditions, 38 printer cable, 13 connecting, 13 problems, 39 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...volume adjusting, 41 Product Information Guide, 9 Program Compatibility Wizard, 35 R regulatory information, 9 restoring Windows XP, 51-52 S safety instructions, 9 SATA. See serial ATA scanner problems, 40 screen. See monitor serial...