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...47 The screen is blank 47 The screen is difficult to read 48 3 Troubleshooting Tools 49 Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 52 Drivers 54 What Is a Driver 54 Identifying Drivers 54 Reinstalling Drivers 55 Resolving Software and Hardware ...Incompatibilities 56 Restoring Your Operating System 56 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56 4 Removing and Installing Parts 61 Before You Begin...
...47 The screen is blank 47 The screen is difficult to read 48 3 Troubleshooting Tools 49 Diagnostic Lights 49 Dell Diagnostics 52 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 52 Drivers 54 What Is a Driver 54 Identifying Drivers 54 Reinstalling Drivers 55 Resolving Software and Hardware ...Incompatibilities 56 Restoring Your Operating System 56 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56 4 Removing and Installing Parts 61 Before You Begin...
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...Disconnecting Drive Cables 76 Hard Drive 76 Removing a Hard Drive 76 Installing a Hard Drive 78 CD/DVD Drive 81 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 81 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 83 Media Card Reader 85 Removing a Media Card Reader 85 Installing a Media Card Reader 87 Floppy Drive (Optional 89 Removing a ...Floppy Drive 89 Installing a Floppy Drive 91 Modem 93 Replacing the Modem 93 Battery...
...Disconnecting Drive Cables 76 Hard Drive 76 Removing a Hard Drive 76 Installing a Hard Drive 78 CD/DVD Drive 81 Removing a CD/DVD Drive 81 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 83 Media Card Reader 85 Removing a Media Card Reader 85 Installing a Media Card Reader 87 Floppy Drive (Optional 89 Removing a ...Floppy Drive 89 Installing a Floppy Drive 91 Modem 93 Replacing the Modem 93 Battery...
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Cleaning Your Computer 109 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 109 Mouse 110 CDs and DVDs 110 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 110 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 111 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 111 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 111 FCC Class B 111 Contacting Dell 112 Index 133 Contents 7
Cleaning Your Computer 109 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 109 Mouse 110 CDs and DVDs 110 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 110 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 111 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 111 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 111 FCC Class B 111 Contacting Dell 112 Index 133 Contents 7
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... NOTE: This Owner's Manual is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. You can be available in certain countries. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 9 Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to ...reinstall drivers (see "Drivers" on page 54), run the Dell diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 52), or access your computer. ...
... NOTE: This Owner's Manual is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. You can be available in certain countries. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 9 Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to ...reinstall drivers (see "Drivers" on page 54), run the Dell diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 52), or access your computer. ...
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...drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- updates for your To download Desktop System Software: computer and operating system and installs the updates 1 Go to view the appropriate support site. • Community - DSS is necessary for correct search for your Service Tag or ... If you reinstall the operating system for the keyword Desktop System Software. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop ...
...drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- updates for your To download Desktop System Software: computer and operating system and installs the updates 1 Go to view the appropriate support site. • Community - DSS is necessary for correct search for your Service Tag or ... If you reinstall the operating system for the keyword Desktop System Software. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop ...
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... Sites • linux.dell.com • lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-precision 12 Finding Information To reinstall your operating system see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. After you ordered... CD (ResourceCD) to use Linux • E-mail discussions with users of Dell Precision™ products and the Linux operating system • Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer Find It Here Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may...
... Sites • linux.dell.com • lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-precision 12 Finding Information To reinstall your operating system see "Restoring Your Operating System" on your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. After you ordered... CD (ResourceCD) to use Linux • E-mail discussions with users of Dell Precision™ products and the Linux operating system • Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer Find It Here Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may...
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Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 Insert the power cable. Back View 1 2 3 1 voltage selection switch 2 power connector 3 back panel connectors 4 card slots 4 See the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide for any installed PCI Express cards. Access connectors for more information. Plug IEEE 1394, USB and other devices into the appropriate connector.
Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 Insert the power cable. Back View 1 2 3 1 voltage selection switch 2 power connector 3 back panel connectors 4 card slots 4 See the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide for any installed PCI Express cards. Access connectors for more information. Plug IEEE 1394, USB and other devices into the appropriate connector.
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... connector 12 VGA connector 13 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 14 IEEE 1394 connector Use the pink connector to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance. Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as printers and ... an analog audio conversion process. On computers with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that it into a sound or telephony program.
... connector 12 VGA connector 13 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 14 IEEE 1394 connector Use the pink connector to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance. Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as printers and ... an analog audio conversion process. On computers with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that it into a sound or telephony program.
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... the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly 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 be supported with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to your computer. See...
... the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly 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 be supported with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to your computer. See...
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... force the media or card. • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Reduced size MMC • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro/Duo Pro) For information on installing a Media Card Reader, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on page 87. 1 2 3 4 1 xD-Picture Card and 2 SmartMedia (SMC) 3 Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 4 CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II...
... force the media or card. • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Reduced size MMC • Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro/Duo Pro) For information on installing a Media Card Reader, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on page 87. 1 2 3 4 1 xD-Picture Card and 2 SmartMedia (SMC) 3 Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 4 CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II...
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... to and read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell computers can also use Roxio Creator Plus for available software patches on the Sonic support...the question mark icon in the Volume Control window. NOTE: The types of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to make ... 2 In the Volume Control window, click the bar in the Volume Control column and slide it up important data. Dell Edition. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that have a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or CD-RW/...
... to and read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell computers can also use Roxio Creator Plus for available software patches on the Sonic support...the question mark icon in the Volume Control window. NOTE: The types of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to make ... 2 In the Volume Control window, click the bar in the Volume Control column and slide it up important data. Dell Edition. Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you that have a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or CD-RW/...
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... CD-RW only after you start Roxio Creator Plus and open a Creator project. • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that have MP3 software installed. • Commercially available DVD players used in home theater systems may not play in many home or car stereos. • You cannot create audio DVDs...
... CD-RW only after you start Roxio Creator Plus and open a Creator project. • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that have MP3 software installed. • Commercially available DVD players used in home theater systems may not play in many home or car stereos. • You cannot create audio DVDs...
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If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. Power Schemes Tab Each standard power ...no power conservation. • Home/Office Desk - If you want to select one of the standard Windows schemes installed on your computer, choose a scheme from the displayed list. If you set the monitor to time-out before ... a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you want to use for traveling. •...
If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. Power Schemes Tab Each standard power ...no power conservation. • Home/Office Desk - If you want to select one of the standard Windows schemes installed on your computer, choose a scheme from the displayed list. If you set the monitor to time-out before ... a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you want to use for traveling. •...
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.... 4 Press the left- Setting Up and Using Your Computer 31 Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup The QRT drivers must be installed before this option is ordered. If dual-core technology is an Intel technology in which two physical computational units exist inside a single CPU...icon, click Power Options. 4 Click the Away tab. 5 Ensure that you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1), or later, operating system because Windows XP is optimized to function as two logical processors, capable of Hyper-Threading technology. and down menu, select Do Nothing. Contact...
.... 4 Press the left- Setting Up and Using Your Computer 31 Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup The QRT drivers must be installed before this option is ordered. If dual-core technology is an Intel technology in which two physical computational units exist inside a single CPU...icon, click Power Options. 4 Click the Away tab. 5 Ensure that you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1), or later, operating system because Windows XP is optimized to function as two logical processors, capable of Hyper-Threading technology. and down menu, select Do Nothing. Contact...
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...If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Replacing the Battery" on the screen, write down the exact ...message. Battery Problems CAUTION: There is incorrectly installed. Solving Problems 33 R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - ...
...If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Replacing the Battery" on the screen, write down the exact ...message. Battery Problems CAUTION: There is incorrectly installed. Solving Problems 33 R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - ...
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.... The drive cannot read the disk. NOTE: This system supports an optional USB floppy drive. C L O S E S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I R E D . Contact Dell (see the documentation for installation instructions. Solving Problems 37 A R E Q U I N - Close all windows and open is not listed, see "Contacting Dell" on page 112). O P E R A T I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - D L L F I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - To remove and then reinstall the program: 1 Click the Start button, click...
.... The drive cannot read the disk. NOTE: This system supports an optional USB floppy drive. C L O S E S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I R E D . Contact Dell (see the documentation for installation instructions. Solving Problems 37 A R E Q U I N - Close all windows and open is not listed, see "Contacting Dell" on page 112). O P E R A T I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - D L L F I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - To remove and then reinstall the program: 1 Click the Start button, click...
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... DRIVE LETTER IS ASSIGNED - IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you are mapped to a drive even if no media is mapped to a network drive, Windows XP does not automatically assign a drive letter to confirm your IEEE 1394 device is connected. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I T H A N O N - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I C E - ... corresponding drive letter in the system. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 112). If your selection. When Microsoft Windows XP detects the Media Card Reader, the device is...installed.
... DRIVE LETTER IS ASSIGNED - IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you are mapped to a drive even if no media is mapped to a network drive, Windows XP does not automatically assign a drive letter to confirm your IEEE 1394 device is connected. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I T H A N O N - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I C E - ... corresponding drive letter in the system. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 112). If your selection. When Microsoft Windows XP detects the Media Card Reader, the device is...installed.
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... seconds, until the computer turns off, and then restart your computer. 40 Solving Problems A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start, point to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome...
... seconds, until the computer turns off, and then restart your computer. 40 Solving Problems A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start, point to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome...
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If necessary, install additional memory (see "Installing Memory" on page 68). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 66) to run the software. Solving Problems 41 See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is ... you begin any open programs you are not using to see if that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 52). Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure...
If necessary, install additional memory (see "Installing Memory" on page 68). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 66) to run the software. Solving Problems 41 See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is ... you begin any open programs you are not using to see if that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 52). Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure...
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..., then try using is supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 66. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Installing Memory" on page 68). • Ensure that the memory you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 52). Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your...
..., then try using is supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 66. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Installing Memory" on page 68). • Ensure that the memory you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 52). Straighten any bent pins. • Remove any of memory supported by your...
