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...problems 34 Hard drive problems 35 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 35 Error Messages 37 Media Card Reader Problems 38 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 38 Keyboard Problems 39 Lockups and Software Problems 39 The computer does not start up 39 The computer stops responding 39 A program stops responding 40 A program... 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 Problems 44 Scanner Problems 45 4 Contents
...problems 34 Hard drive problems 35 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 35 Error Messages 37 Media Card Reader Problems 38 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 38 Keyboard Problems 39 Lockups and Software Problems 39 The computer does not start up 39 The computer stops responding 39 A program stops responding 40 A program... 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 Problems 44 Scanner Problems 45 4 Contents
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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 Cleaning Your Computer 109 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 109 Mouse 110 CDs and DVDs 110 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
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...to the state it was in standby mode, it may take a short time to exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. Because the keyboard and mouse do not function in prior to entering standby mode. NOTE: If your computer has a card in the PCI Express x16 slot and you are not...computer will not be able to enter stand-by copying system data to a reserved area on the keyboard or move the mouse. To exit from hibernate mode. Power Management The Microsoft® Windows® XP power management features can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer. To...
...to the state it was in standby mode, it may take a short time to exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. Because the keyboard and mouse do not function in prior to entering standby mode. NOTE: If your computer has a card in the PCI Express x16 slot and you are not...computer will not be able to enter stand-by copying system data to a reserved area on the keyboard or move the mouse. To exit from hibernate mode. Power Management The Microsoft® Windows® XP power management features can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer. To...
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...space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to be locked up. NOTICE: If you want your power settings on the keyboard or click the mouse. Power Options Properties Define your computer is called a ...hard disk) to time-out before the hard drive. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 29 If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a ...
...space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to be locked up. NOTICE: If you want your power settings on the keyboard or click the mouse. Power Options Properties Define your computer is called a ...hard disk) to time-out before the hard drive. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 29 If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. To access the Power Options Properties window: 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a ...
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...is being lit. Also, you may blink when the hard drive is still operating as a quick on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. 30 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional) When running...Viiv Quick Resume Technology (QRT) mode, your computer. To resume normal computer operation, briefly press the power button, press any key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press a button on /off the computer. If you want to use . To program these functions, click an option from standby ...
...is being lit. Also, you may blink when the hard drive is still operating as a quick on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. 30 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional) When running...Viiv Quick Resume Technology (QRT) mode, your computer. To resume normal computer operation, briefly press the power button, press any key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press a button on /off the computer. If you want to use . To program these functions, click an option from standby ...
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...• Ensure that the cable is firmly connected to the computer, then try using the keyboard. Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer. • Reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds, until the ...computer turns off, and then restart your computer. • Ensure that the keyboard cable is not damaged or frayed...
...• Ensure that the cable is firmly connected to the computer, then try using the keyboard. Connect a properly working keyboard to the computer. • Reconnect the keyboard cable as shown on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds, until the ...computer turns off, and then restart your computer. • Ensure that the keyboard cable is not damaged or frayed...
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...Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start, point to 10 seconds, until the computer turns off, and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating ...system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer....
...Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start, point to 10 seconds, until the computer turns off, and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating ...system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer....
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... the network jack. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G G R E E N - Replace the network cable. Solving Problems 43 RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G - Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that your network to resume normal operation. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G S - If the link integrity light is firmly inserted into the...
... the network jack. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G G R E E N - Replace the network cable. Solving Problems 43 RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I N G - Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that your network to resume normal operation. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S G R E E N A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G S - If the link integrity light is firmly inserted into the...
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... are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on. • Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see "System Board Components...
... are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on. • Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see "System Board Components...
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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 - See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on the keyboard or move the mouse to resume normal operation. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to the computer. • ...
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 - See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on the keyboard or move the mouse to resume normal operation. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to the computer. • ...
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...the quick resume mode. Troubleshooting Tools 51 The system is an error message on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 112). For additional information see "Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional)" on page 30. •... Press the power button. • Move the mouse. • Press any key on the keyboard. • Press any key on page 70). 2 If the problem...
...the quick resume mode. Troubleshooting Tools 51 The system is an error message on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 112). For additional information see "Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional)" on page 30. •... Press the power button. • Move the mouse. • Press any key on the keyboard. • Press any key on page 70). 2 If the problem...
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...with the mouse, or press and then , to select the test you want to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. 52 Troubleshooting Tools NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on the screen. 5 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main.... NOTE: Write down -arrow keys or press the appropriate number on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in "Solving Problems" on page 53). Upon restart, the computer boots according to open the...
...with the mouse, or press and then , to select the test you want to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. 52 Troubleshooting Tools NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on the screen. 5 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main.... NOTE: Write down -arrow keys or press the appropriate number on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in "Solving Problems" on page 53). Upon restart, the computer boots according to open the...
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All devices require a driver program. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. If an exclamation point appears next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers" on ... whether the driver is a program that device recognizes. Each device has its own set of your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware...
All devices require a driver program. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. If an exclamation point appears next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers" on ... whether the driver is a program that device recognizes. Each device has its own set of your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware...
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... cage are safe to the original default configuration as skipping, with a solution of water and mild soap. • To clean your computer or keyboard. If you notice problems, such as shipped from the center to dislodge dust and lint. 4 If the rollers inside edge of the disc.... In addition to clean the lens in a straight line from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for...
... cage are safe to the original default configuration as skipping, with a solution of water and mild soap. • To clean your computer or keyboard. If you notice problems, such as shipped from the center to dislodge dust and lint. 4 If the rollers inside edge of the disc.... In addition to clean the lens in a straight line from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for...
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...9 error messages diagnostic lights, 49 F floppy drive installing, 91 removing, 89 H hard drive installing, 78 problems, 35 removing, 76 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 52 Hardware Troubleshooter, 56 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 11 hibernate mode, 28, 30 Hyper-... options, 22 connection, setting up , 20 Network Setup Wizard, 21 134 Index See system board mouse problems, 42 N network Network Setup Wizard, 21 problems, 43 setting up , 22 problems, 35 K keyboard problems, 39 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 lights back of computer, 49 diagnostic...
...9 error messages diagnostic lights, 49 F floppy drive installing, 91 removing, 89 H hard drive installing, 78 problems, 35 removing, 76 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 52 Hardware Troubleshooter, 56 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 11 hibernate mode, 28, 30 Hyper-... options, 22 connection, setting up , 20 Network Setup Wizard, 21 134 Index See system board mouse problems, 42 N network Network Setup Wizard, 21 problems, 43 setting up , 22 problems, 35 K keyboard problems, 39 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 lights back of computer, 49 diagnostic...
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...33 blue screen, 40 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, 37 general, 39 hard drive..., 35 IEEE 1394, 38 Internet, 35 keyboard, 39 media card reader, 38 memory, 41 modem, 35 monitor is blank, 47 monitor is hard to read, 48 mouse, 42 network, 43 power, 43 power light conditions, 43 printer..., 46 Product Information Guide, 9 Program Compatibility Wizard, 40 R regulatory information, 9 restoring Windows XP, 56 S safety instructions, 9 SATA.
...33 blue screen, 40 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, 37 general, 39 hard drive..., 35 IEEE 1394, 38 Internet, 35 keyboard, 39 media card reader, 38 memory, 41 modem, 35 monitor is blank, 47 monitor is hard to read, 48 mouse, 42 network, 43 power, 43 power light conditions, 43 printer..., 46 Product Information Guide, 9 Program Compatibility Wizard, 40 R regulatory information, 9 restoring Windows XP, 56 S safety instructions, 9 SATA.