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... Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to ...
... Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to ...
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... computer from the electrical outlet. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Disconnect the network cable from voltage spikes that can cause crashes and sometimes permanent damage to your computer ...from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage...
... computer from the electrical outlet. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Disconnect the network cable from voltage spikes that can cause crashes and sometimes permanent damage to your computer ...from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage...
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...it . 2 Ensure that shipped with your computer using any other external cables from Dell. CAUTION: Do not dispose of fire or explosion. When your battery...compatible battery purchased from the computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from children. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge ... burn. Do not use a battery from other computers with your Dell computer. Your battery will vary depending on your computer. Keep the...Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the battery only with extreme care. Damaged ...
...it . 2 Ensure that shipped with your computer using any other external cables from Dell. CAUTION: Do not dispose of fire or explosion. When your battery...compatible battery purchased from the computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from children. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge ... burn. Do not use a battery from other computers with your Dell computer. Your battery will vary depending on your computer. Keep the...Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replace the battery only with extreme care. Damaged ...
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...- NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not receiving power. - Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on the front of the ... for your computer. Troubleshooting 273 If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your ...
...- NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not receiving power. - Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on the front of the ... for your computer. Troubleshooting 273 If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your ...
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... the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is securely connected to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your computer). •...
... the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is securely connected to help identify the problem. 274 Troubleshooting Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables - Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your computer). •...
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... device or partition. • If the optical drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in the drive. • If the hard... Problems" on page 308. POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. T I C S - PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 P R E S S F 5 T O R U N O N B O A R D D I A G N O S T I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292. This message applies to notebook computers that support multiple hard drives. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the ...
... device or partition. • If the optical drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in the drive. • If the hard... Problems" on page 308. POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. T I C S - PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 P R E S S F 5 T O R U N O N B O A R D D I A G N O S T I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 292. This message applies to notebook computers that support multiple hard drives. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the ...
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...N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - Troubleshooting 293 The Computer Does not Start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable 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 - Windows Vista The Program Compatibility...
...N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - Troubleshooting 293 The Computer Does not Start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable 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 - Windows Vista The Program Compatibility...
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... are correct and that the network cable is occurring. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - If the link integrity light is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page... 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. Windows XP...
... are correct and that the network cable is occurring. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - If the link integrity light is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page... 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. Windows XP...
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... turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable in the power connector on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the same power strip Troubleshooting 297 I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F E R E N C E - E L I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices with similar in standby...
... turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable in the power connector on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the same power strip Troubleshooting 297 I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F E R E N C E - E L I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices with similar in standby...
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... such as needed. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→...ON REINSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER. - 298 Troubleshooting For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. • Multiple power strips connected to the printer and the computer.
... such as needed. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→...ON REINSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER. - 298 Troubleshooting For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. • Multiple power strips connected to the printer and the computer.
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... Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to the computer. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the monitor's power cable is defective. •... Check the connectors for bent or broken pins (it is normal for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins). For information about your computer...
... Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to the computer. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the monitor's power cable is defective. •... Check the connectors for bent or broken pins (it is normal for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins). For information about your computer...
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...self-test. C H E C K T H E G R A P H I C S C A R D P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I T O R - M O V E T H E M O N I G H T S - Only Part of the Display is poor Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Select a task you wish to appear shaky. If your computer and connect an external monitor to... Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for instructions on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. See the ...
...self-test. C H E C K T H E G R A P H I C S C A R D P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I T O R - M O V E T H E M O N I G H T S - Only Part of the Display is poor Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Select a task you wish to appear shaky. If your computer and connect an external monitor to... Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for instructions on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. See the ...
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... outlet and that the electrical outlet is working condition to verify that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see "Contacting Dell" on page 273. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
... outlet and that the electrical outlet is working condition to verify that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see "Contacting Dell" on page 273. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
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... notifications. Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Some possible causes of software and hardware updates for your computer...
... notifications. Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Some possible causes of software and hardware updates for your computer...
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...possible only at the computer itself. Retail Customers Systems purchased from a telephone at the keyboard, relay detailed information during shipment to Dell. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are missing any of the preceding requirements will be asked to type some commands at or near the... is for paying shipping expenses. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions shipped with the item(s) being returned (power cables, software, guides, and so on) if the return is available. You are subject to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see the...
...possible only at the computer itself. Retail Customers Systems purchased from a telephone at the keyboard, relay detailed information during shipment to Dell. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are missing any of the preceding requirements will be asked to type some commands at or near the... is for paying shipping expenses. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions shipped with the item(s) being returned (power cables, software, guides, and so on) if the return is available. You are subject to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see the...
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... Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. accelerated graphics port - A dedicated graphics port that powers your computer. alert standards format - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to define a mechanism for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included...for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to be depleted and recharged. The length of electrical power allocated to each device attached to the computer. AGP - AHCI - and operating system-independent. A program (or utility) that helps...
... Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. accelerated graphics port - A dedicated graphics port that powers your computer. alert standards format - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to define a mechanism for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included...for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to be depleted and recharged. The length of electrical power allocated to each device attached to the computer. AGP - AHCI - and operating system-independent. A program (or utility) that helps...
Quick Reference Guide
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... the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see "Beep Codes" on . Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. The computer is working by testing it with your computer. Press a key on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Solving Problems Power Problems CAUTION...
... the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see "Beep Codes" on . Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. The computer is working by testing it with your computer. Press a key on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Solving Problems Power Problems CAUTION...
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... is securely connected to see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to the same electrical outlet. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N T E R F E R E N C E - If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual on a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to ensure that the processor power cable is successfully communicating with your computer. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before...
... is securely connected to see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to the same electrical outlet. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N T E R F E R E N C E - If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual on a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to ensure that the processor power cable is successfully communicating with your computer. Memory Problems CAUTION: Before...
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... get a response by your computer, see "Specifications" on page 15. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Your computer supports DDR3 memory. If you begin any of memory supported by pressing... for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. The computer does not start up Ensure that the power cable is successfully communicating with your computer. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Troubleshooting 37 C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - If necessary, uninstall and ...
... get a response by your computer, see "Specifications" on page 15. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Your computer supports DDR3 memory. If you begin any of memory supported by pressing... for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. The computer does not start up Ensure that the power cable is successfully communicating with your computer. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Troubleshooting 37 C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - If necessary, uninstall and ...
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...product returned, and you assume the risk of the box. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your computer). Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Prepare all items being returned (power cables, software floppy disks, guides, and so on) if the return is available.... 52 Getting Help For the telephone number to Dell. Returns that are not accepted. You may also be asked to type...
...product returned, and you assume the risk of the box. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your computer). Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Prepare all items being returned (power cables, software floppy disks, guides, and so on) if the return is available.... 52 Getting Help For the telephone number to Dell. Returns that are not accepted. You may also be asked to type...