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front panel door (push to open) power button power light Dell™ XPS™ 210 Owner's Manual front panel door (open) diagnostic lights hard drive activity light headphone connector microphone connector IEEE 1394 connector optional ...Reader* CD or DVD drive light USB 2.0 connectors (2) voltage selection switch line-out connector line-in connector rear surround sound connector modem connector power connector microphone/side-surround sound connector center/LFE connector S/PDIF connector integrated video connector network connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) IEEE 1394 connector PCI Express ...
front panel door (push to open) power button power light Dell™ XPS™ 210 Owner's Manual front panel door (open) diagnostic lights hard drive activity light headphone connector microphone connector IEEE 1394 connector optional ...Reader* CD or DVD drive light USB 2.0 connectors (2) voltage selection switch line-out connector line-in connector rear surround sound connector modem connector power connector microphone/side-surround sound connector center/LFE connector S/PDIF connector integrated video connector network connector USB 2.0 connectors (6) IEEE 1394 connector PCI Express ...
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... Problems 46 No sound from speakers 46 No sound from headphones 47 Video and Monitor Problems 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...
... Problems 46 No sound from speakers 46 No sound from headphones 47 Video and Monitor Problems 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...
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...attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. The computer is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is recommended that you use the back IEEE 1394 connector for more information on when the computer reads data from ...is turned off the computer. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the back USB connectors for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. Press this button to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras (see ...
...attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. The computer is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is recommended that you use the back IEEE 1394 connector for more information on when the computer reads data from ...is turned off the computer. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the back USB connectors for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. Press this button to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras (see ...
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... and connectors for your computer. On computers with a network connector card, use the connector on " state. On computers with a sound card, use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to attach multichannel-capable speakers. Use the black surround.... Connect the other end of your network. On computers with integrated amplifiers. Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Back I/O Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 13 12 11 10 9...
... and connectors for your computer. On computers with a network connector card, use the connector on " state. On computers with a sound card, use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to attach multichannel-capable speakers. Use the black surround.... Connect the other end of your network. On computers with integrated amplifiers. Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Back I/O Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 13 12 11 10 9...
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...connect occasionally, such as digital video cameras. The LFE channel drives a subwoofer to attach multichannel-capable speakers. 8 microphone 9 side surround sound connector 10 center/LFE connector 11 S/PDIF connector 12 VGA connector 13 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 14 IEEE 1394 connector Use the pink connector ... purchased your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it is recommended that you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it into a sound or telephony program. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you connect a printer to transmit digital audio without going...
...connect occasionally, such as digital video cameras. The LFE channel drives a subwoofer to attach multichannel-capable speakers. 8 microphone 9 side surround sound connector 10 center/LFE connector 11 S/PDIF connector 12 VGA connector 13 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 14 IEEE 1394 connector Use the pink connector ... purchased your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it is recommended that you purchase a cable separately, ensure that it into a sound or telephony program. If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you connect a printer to transmit digital audio without going...
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...the Start button, then click My Computer. NOTE: This system supports an optional USB floppy drive. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 109. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the .... CD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is defective. • Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 56. NOTE: Because of your antivirus software to eliminate the possibility that are checked. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H ...
...the Start button, then click My Computer. NOTE: This system supports an optional USB floppy drive. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 109. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the .... CD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is defective. • Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer. See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 56. NOTE: Because of your antivirus software to eliminate the possibility that are checked. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H ...
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... N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to ensure that the electrical outlet is not muted. Ensure that the sound is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers... S T T H E W I O N S - Sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - No sound from the speakers is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Click ...
... N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to ensure that the electrical outlet is not muted. Ensure that the sound is working by testing it with another device, such as shown on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers... S T T H E W I O N S - Sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I S C O N N E C T H E A D P H O N E S F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - No sound from the speakers is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. Click ...
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... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: See the monitor documentation for more information. Ensure that the sound is blinking, press a key on page 55. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to... the connectors for bent or broken pins (it is connected as shown on page 13). See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 56. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I C S -
... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: See the monitor documentation for more information. Ensure that the sound is blinking, press a key on page 55. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to... the connectors for bent or broken pins (it is connected as shown on page 13). See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 56. No sound from headphones C H E C K T H E H E A D P H O N E C A B L E C O N N E C T I C S -
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six back-panel connectors for line-in, line-out/headphone, rear surround sound, microphone, side surround sound, and center/Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel back-panel S/PDIF connector front-panel miniature headphone connector for line-out front-panel microphone connector RJ45 connector ...
six back-panel connectors for line-in, line-out/headphone, rear surround sound, microphone, side surround sound, and center/Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel back-panel S/PDIF connector front-panel miniature headphone connector for line-out front-panel microphone connector RJ45 connector ...
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..., 34 removing floppy, 89 removing hard drive, 76 serial ATA, 76 DVD drive problems, 34 DVDs, 25 playing, 23 E e-mail problems, 35 Index 133 See sound B battery problems, 33 replacing, 94 BIOS, 101 boot sequence, 106 changing, 106-107 option settings, 106 booting to a USB device, 106 C cards installing, 71 removing... general information, 25 helpful tips, 27 how to, 25 copying DVDs general information, 25 helpful tips, 27 how to, 25 cover closing, 96 opening, 62 D Dell contacting, 111-112 Dell Diagnostics, 52 support policy, 110 Dell support site, 11 diagnostic lights, 49 diagnostics...
..., 34 removing floppy, 89 removing hard drive, 76 serial ATA, 76 DVD drive problems, 34 DVDs, 25 playing, 23 E e-mail problems, 35 Index 133 See sound B battery problems, 33 replacing, 94 BIOS, 101 boot sequence, 106 changing, 106-107 option settings, 106 booting to a USB device, 106 C cards installing, 71 removing... general information, 25 helpful tips, 27 how to, 25 copying DVDs general information, 25 helpful tips, 27 how to, 25 cover closing, 96 opening, 62 D Dell contacting, 111-112 Dell Diagnostics, 52 support policy, 110 Dell support site, 11 diagnostic lights, 49 diagnostics...
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...CD drive, 34 CD/DVD-RW drive, 35 computer crashes, 39-40 computer stops responding, 39 Dell Diagnostics, 52 diagnostic lights, 49 drives, 34 DVD drive, 34 e-mail, 35 error messages,... scanner, 45 screen is blank, 47 screen is hard to read, 48 software, 40-41 sound and speakers, 46 technical support policy, 110 troubleshooting tips, 33 video and monitor, 47 volume adjusting..., 46 Product Information Guide, 9 Program Compatibility Wizard, 40 R regulatory information, 9 restoring Windows XP, 56 S safety instructions, 9 SATA. See monitor serial ATA, 76 Service Tag, 10 settings system ...
...CD drive, 34 CD/DVD-RW drive, 35 computer crashes, 39-40 computer stops responding, 39 Dell Diagnostics, 52 diagnostic lights, 49 drives, 34 DVD drive, 34 e-mail, 35 error messages,... scanner, 45 screen is blank, 47 screen is hard to read, 48 software, 40-41 sound and speakers, 46 technical support policy, 110 troubleshooting tips, 33 video and monitor, 47 volume adjusting..., 46 Product Information Guide, 9 Program Compatibility Wizard, 40 R regulatory information, 9 restoring Windows XP, 56 S safety instructions, 9 SATA. See monitor serial ATA, 76 Service Tag, 10 settings system ...
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sound problems, 46 volume, 46 speaker problems, 46 volume, 46 specifications audio, 98 computer information, 97 connectors, 98 controls and lights, 100 drives, 98 environmental, 101 expansion bus, 98 memory, 97 physical, 100 power, 100 processor, 97 technical, 97 video, 98 standby mode, 28 support contacting Dell...connect to computer, 20 U USB booting to devices, 106 V video problems, 47 volume adjusting, 46 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 55 Hardware Troubleshooter, 56 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 31 Network Setup Wizard, 21 Program Compatibility ...
sound problems, 46 volume, 46 speaker problems, 46 volume, 46 specifications audio, 98 computer information, 97 connectors, 98 controls and lights, 100 drives, 98 environmental, 101 expansion bus, 98 memory, 97 physical, 100 power, 100 processor, 97 technical, 97 video, 98 standby mode, 28 support contacting Dell...connect to computer, 20 U USB booting to devices, 106 V video problems, 47 volume adjusting, 46 W warranty information, 9 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 55 Hardware Troubleshooter, 56 Help and Support Center, 11 Hyper-Threading, 31 Network Setup Wizard, 21 Program Compatibility ...