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CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Microsoft, Windows, and Outlook are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. Model DCCY August 2006 P/N FJ055 Rev. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important...in this document to change without the written permission of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, DellNet, and PowerConnect are not ...
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Microsoft, Windows, and Outlook are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. Model DCCY August 2006 P/N FJ055 Rev. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important...in this document to change without the written permission of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, DellNet, and PowerConnect are not ...
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... computer does not start up 39 The computer stops responding 39 A program stops responding 40 A program crashes repeatedly 40 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 40 A solid blue screen appears 40 Other software problems 41 Memory Problems 41 Mouse Problems 42 Network Problems 43 Power Problems 43 Printer...
... computer does not start up 39 The computer stops responding 39 A program stops responding 40 A program crashes repeatedly 40 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 40 A solid blue screen appears 40 Other software problems 41 Memory Problems 41 Mouse Problems 42 Network Problems 43 Power Problems 43 Printer...
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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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What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® Product Key Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. 10 Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® Product Key Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. 10 Finding Information
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... information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with support • Reference - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to view the appropriate support site. • Community - updates for your operating system and support for your...
... information, service call status, support history, service contract, and online discussions with support • Reference - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your selections. • How to use Windows XP • How to view the appropriate support site. • Community - updates for your operating system and support for your...
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... the network adapter connector on the computer. Connecting a TV (Optional) NOTE: To connect a TV to the S-video input connector on your TV. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in "Before You Begin" on page 61. 2 Connect one screen to the...
... the network adapter connector on the computer. Connecting a TV (Optional) NOTE: To connect a TV to the S-video input connector on your TV. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in "Before You Begin" on page 61. 2 Connect one screen to the...
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...3 1 network adapter connector on computer 3 network cable 2 network adapter connector 4 network device Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers... the screen. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later operating systems. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to All ...
...3 1 network adapter connector on computer 3 network cable 2 network adapter connector 4 network device Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers... the screen. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later operating systems. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to All ...
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... cable TV line. Dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on the screen to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up connections that provide high-speed Internet access ...ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. With a ...
... cable TV line. Dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on the screen to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up connections that provide high-speed Internet access ...ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. With a ...
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... Programs→ Accessories→ Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 2 In the Volume Control window, click the bar in the Volume Control column and slide it up important data. Dell Edition. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are ...laws when creating CDs or DVDs. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell computers can also use Roxio Creator Plus for available software patches on volume control options, click Help in the Volume Control window. NOTE: Most commercial DVDs have copyright protection and cannot be copied using...
... Programs→ Accessories→ Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 2 In the Volume Control window, click the bar in the Volume Control column and slide it up important data. Dell Edition. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are ...laws when creating CDs or DVDs. The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell computers can also use Roxio Creator Plus for available software patches on volume control options, click Help in the Volume Control window. NOTE: Most commercial DVDs have copyright protection and cannot be copied using...
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... Yes Yes Yes Write Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Rewritable No Yes No No Yes Yes No Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Roxio Creator Plus and open a Creator project. • Use...
... Yes Yes Yes Write Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Rewritable No Yes No No Yes Yes No Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Roxio Creator Plus and open a Creator project. • Use...
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...Control Panel icon, click Power Options. 4 Define your computer loses power while in standby mode, it entered the mode. When a Windows XP Professional computer is on the hard drive, and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a defined period of hibernation..., different options related to the entire computer. Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in Windows XP Home Edition. When the computer exits from standby mode, it computer returns to the operating state...
...Control Panel icon, click Power Options. 4 Define your computer loses power while in standby mode, it entered the mode. When a Windows XP Professional computer is on the hard drive, and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a defined period of hibernation..., different options related to the entire computer. Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in Windows XP Home Edition. When the computer exits from standby mode, it computer returns to the operating state...
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If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. If you want to select one... 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 run your computer from batteries.... If you use your computer with no power conservation). • Minimal Power Management - To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick...
If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. If you want to select one... 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 run your computer from batteries.... If you use your computer with no power conservation). • Minimal Power Management - To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick...
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...Viiv technology is a technology aimed at the digital home enthusiast that includes: • A BIOS that are ordered with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 and dual core processors. To resume normal computer operation, briefly press the power button, press any key on... button, then click Help and Support. 2 In the Help and Support window, click Performance and maintenance. 3 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. 30 Setting Up and Using Your Computer...
...Viiv technology is a technology aimed at the digital home enthusiast that includes: • A BIOS that are ordered with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 and dual core processors. To resume normal computer operation, briefly press the power button, press any key on... button, then click Help and Support. 2 In the Help and Support window, click Performance and maintenance. 3 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. 30 Setting Up and Using Your Computer...
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... for them and may require an update from the software manufacturer. It is recommended that you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1), or later, operating system because Windows XP is an Intel® technology that the check boxes for updates and information about using Hyper-Threading or dual-core technology...
... for them and may require an update from the software manufacturer. It is recommended that you use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1), or later, operating system because Windows XP is an Intel® technology that the check boxes for updates and information about using Hyper-Threading or dual-core technology...
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To determine if your computer is listed twice. You can enable or disable Hyper-Threading through system setup. For more information on accessing system setup, see "Entering System Setup" on page 102. 32 Setting Up and Using Your Computer If Hyper-Threading is enabled, the processor is using Hyper-Threading technology: 1 Click the Start button, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Click Hardware, then click Device Manager. 3 In the Device Manager window, click the plus (+) sign next to Processors.
To determine if your computer is listed twice. You can enable or disable Hyper-Threading through system setup. For more information on accessing system setup, see "Entering System Setup" on page 102. 32 Setting Up and Using Your Computer If Hyper-Threading is enabled, the processor is using Hyper-Threading technology: 1 Click the Start button, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Click Hardware, then click Device Manager. 3 In the Device Manager window, click the plus (+) sign next to Processors.
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See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 109. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to check ... E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I C S - See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 56. Click the Start button, then click My Computer. 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 - ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the drive or the CD or DVD. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I S K - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any boxes that the...
See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 109. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to check ... E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I C S - See "Sound and Speaker Problems" on page 56. Click the Start button, then click My Computer. 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 - ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the drive or the CD or DVD. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I S K - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any boxes that the...
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... an analog telephone jack only. Try closing all programs before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in Windows Help and Support Center for information on page 28 or search for and attempt recovery of data during the writing process. E-Mail, Modem, and Internet...
... an analog telephone jack only. Try closing all programs before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in Windows Help and Support Center for information on page 28 or search for and attempt recovery of data during the writing process. E-Mail, Modem, and Internet...
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...the jack on the modem (the jack has either a green label or a connector-shaped icon next to it). • Ensure that is communicating with Windows. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it to an Internet provider. For help, contact your modem. 6 ... telephone line from the modem and connect it and connect to All Programs, and then click Modem Helper. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab. 5 Click the ...
...the jack on the modem (the jack has either a green label or a connector-shaped icon next to it). • Ensure that is communicating with Windows. If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it to an Internet provider. For help, contact your modem. 6 ... telephone line from the modem and connect it and connect to All Programs, and then click Modem Helper. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab. 5 Click the ...
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.... The drive cannot read the disk. S YS T E M D I B L E . If so, run the program that you want to use . Contact Dell (see the documentation for installation instructions. Close all windows and open is not listed, see "Contacting Dell" on page 112). A R E Q U I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - N O N - O P E R A T I R E D . D L L F I N - To remove and then reinstall the program: 1 Click the Start button, click Control...
.... The drive cannot read the disk. S YS T E M D I B L E . If so, run the program that you want to use . Contact Dell (see the documentation for installation instructions. Close all windows and open is not listed, see "Contacting Dell" on page 112). A R E Q U I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - N O N - O P E R A T I R E D . D L L F I N - To remove and then reinstall the program: 1 Click the Start button, click Control...
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..., 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 access the Media Card Reader when no media is listed, Windows recognizes the device. Contact the manufacturer of the IEEE 1394 device. 38 Solving Problems I F ...Dell" on page 112). 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 C E - Each of the four Media Card Reader slots are prompted to confirm your IEEE 1394 device is installed. NO DRIVE LETTER IS ASSIGNED - If your selection. When Microsoft Windows XP...
..., 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 access the Media Card Reader when no media is listed, Windows recognizes the device. Contact the manufacturer of the IEEE 1394 device. 38 Solving Problems I F ...Dell" on page 112). 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 C E - Each of the four Media Card Reader slots are prompted to confirm your IEEE 1394 device is installed. NO DRIVE LETTER IS ASSIGNED - If your selection. When Microsoft Windows XP...