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... is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. A01 CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential ... in trademarks and trade names other countries. Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; and is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in this document is a trademark...registered trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association; is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; Reproduction in any proprietary interest in the United States and/or other than ...
... is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. A01 CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential ... in trademarks and trade names other countries. Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; and is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in this document is a trademark...registered trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association; is a registered trademark of Dell Inc.; Reproduction in any proprietary interest in the United States and/or other than ...
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Contents Finding Information 11 1 About Your Computer 17 Front View of the Computer 17 Back View of the Computer 19 Front-Panel Connectors 20 Back-Panel Connectors 21 2 Setting Up Your Computer 25 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 25 Connecting to the Internet 27 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 28 Transferring Information to a New Computer 29 Microsoft® Windows® XP 30 Windows Vista 33 Setting Up a Printer 33 Printer Cable 34 Connecting a USB Printer 34 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 11 1 About Your Computer 17 Front View of the Computer 17 Back View of the Computer 19 Front-Panel Connectors 20 Back-Panel Connectors 21 2 Setting Up Your Computer 25 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 25 Connecting to the Internet 27 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 28 Transferring Information to a New Computer 29 Microsoft® Windows® XP 30 Windows Vista 33 Setting Up a Printer 33 Printer Cable 34 Connecting a USB Printer 34 Contents 3
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... Display Settings 37 Power Protection Devices 37 Surge Protectors 37 Line Conditioners 38 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 38 Power Management 38 Power Management Options in Windows XP 38 Power Management Options in Windows Vista 42 3 Using Multimedia 43 Playing CDs or DVDs 43 Copying CDs and DVDs 45 How to Copy a CD...
... Display Settings 37 Power Protection Devices 37 Surge Protectors 37 Line Conditioners 38 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 38 Power Management 38 Power Management Options in Windows XP 38 Power Management Options in Windows Vista 42 3 Using Multimedia 43 Playing CDs or DVDs 43 Copying CDs and DVDs 45 How to Copy a CD...
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Component Video and Standard Audio 57 Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 59 Setting Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones. . . . . 62 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 63 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 64 Instructions for Setting Up a Device With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 66 4 About RAID Configurations 67 RAID Level 0 Configuration 67 RAID Level 1 Configuration 68 Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID 69 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode . . . . . 69 Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility 70 Using Nvidia MediaShield 71 Creating a RAID Array 71 ...
Component Video and Standard Audio 57 Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 59 Setting Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones. . . . . 62 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 63 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional 64 Instructions for Setting Up a Device With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 66 4 About RAID Configurations 67 RAID Level 0 Configuration 67 RAID Level 1 Configuration 68 Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID 69 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode . . . . . 69 Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility 70 Using Nvidia MediaShield 71 Creating a RAID Array 71 ...
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6 System Setup 77 Overview 77 Entering System Setup 77 System Setup Screens 77 System Setup Options 79 Boot Sequence 82 Option Settings 82 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 82 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 83 7 Clearing Passwords and CMOS Settings 85 Clearing Passwords 85 Clearing CMOS Settings 87 Flashing the BIOS 88 8 Troubleshooting Tools 89 Power Lights 89 Beep Codes 90 System Messages 93 Hardware Troubleshooter 95 6 Contents
6 System Setup 77 Overview 77 Entering System Setup 77 System Setup Screens 77 System Setup Options 79 Boot Sequence 82 Option Settings 82 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 82 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 83 7 Clearing Passwords and CMOS Settings 85 Clearing Passwords 85 Clearing CMOS Settings 87 Flashing the BIOS 88 8 Troubleshooting Tools 89 Power Lights 89 Beep Codes 90 System Messages 93 Hardware Troubleshooter 95 6 Contents
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... When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 95 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 96 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 97 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 98 9 Troubleshooting 101 Battery Problems 101 Drive Problems 102 Error Messages 103 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 104 Keyboard Problems 105 Lockups and ...
... When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 95 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 96 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 97 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 98 9 Troubleshooting 101 Battery Problems 101 Drive Problems 102 Error Messages 103 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 104 Keyboard Problems 105 Lockups and ...
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Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems 121 Restoring Your Operating System 122 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 122 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 124 Using the Operating System Media 127 11 Specifications 129 12 Getting Help 135... Order-Status Service 137 Problems With Your Order 137 Product Information 138 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . 138 Before You Call 139 Contacting Dell 141 8 Contents
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems 121 Restoring Your Operating System 122 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 122 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 124 Using the Operating System Media 127 11 Specifications 129 12 Getting Help 135... Order-Status Service 137 Problems With Your Order 137 Product Information 138 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . 138 Before You Call 139 Contacting Dell 141 8 Contents
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...program for my computer Drivers and Utilities Media • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. You can be found at support.dell.com. To run the Dell Diagnostics, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 118). NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. What Are ... media may not be optional and may not ship with your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Desktop System Software (DSS) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be available in certain countries. Documentation and drivers are already installed ...
...program for my computer Drivers and Utilities Media • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. You can be found at support.dell.com. To run the Dell Diagnostics, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 118). NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. What Are ... media may not be optional and may not ship with your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Desktop System Software (DSS) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be available in certain countries. Documentation and drivers are already installed ...
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only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram 12 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S.
only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram 12 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? • Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S.
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...'s Service Tag contains both a Service Tag number and an Express Service Code. • 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 computer.
...'s Service Tag contains both a Service Tag number and an Express Service Code. • 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 computer.
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...your product model and click Confirm, or enter a service tag and click Go. 4 Click System Utilities. 5 Click Desktop System Software under Dell - Upgrade information for your computer. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with site...and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers and Downloads. 2 Click Select Model. 3 Select your region or business courses...
...your product model and click Confirm, or enter a service tag and click Go. 4 Click System Utilities. 5 Click Desktop System Software under Dell - Upgrade information for your computer. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with site...and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers and Downloads. 2 Click Select Model. 3 Select your region or business courses...
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You can choose to have it appear every time you use Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Welcome Center The Windows Welcome Center automatically appears when you start your Tablet-PC by ...How to transfer files and settings from another computer • How to use the computer for the first time. Windows Help and Support Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one of accessing the Welcome Center is to click the Windows Vista ...
You can choose to have it appear every time you use Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find It Here Windows Welcome Center The Windows Welcome Center automatically appears when you start your Tablet-PC by ...How to transfer files and settings from another computer • How to use the computer for the first time. Windows Help and Support Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one of accessing the Welcome Center is to click the Windows Vista ...
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NOTE: The color of your User's Guide or Owner's Manual. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 122 in your CD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. After you ordered. 16 Finding Information Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to...
NOTE: The color of your User's Guide or Owner's Manual. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 122 in your CD varies based on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. After you ordered. 16 Finding Information Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The operating system is located on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to...
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Use the optical drive to play a CD/DVD. This panel covers the optical drive. About Your Computer 17 About Your Computer Front View of the Computer 1 2 10 3 9 4 5 6 8 7 1 front-panel LEDs (3) 2 optical-drive panel Multi-colored lights provide illumination for the front of the computer.
Use the optical drive to play a CD/DVD. This panel covers the optical drive. About Your Computer 17 About Your Computer Front View of the Computer 1 2 10 3 9 4 5 6 8 7 1 front-panel LEDs (3) 2 optical-drive panel Multi-colored lights provide illumination for the front of the computer.
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Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. The computer is turned off the computer. Multi-colored lights provide illumination for more information about sleep states and exiting from a power-saving state, press the power button or use the power button to place it is in a normal operating state. • Blinking white light- Press here to open or close the optical drive. 18 About Your Computer Press here to open /close the floppy/media card reader panel. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the keyboard or mouse if it into the appropriate connectors (see...
Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. The computer is turned off the computer. Multi-colored lights provide illumination for more information about sleep states and exiting from a power-saving state, press the power button or use the power button to place it is in a normal operating state. • Blinking white light- Press here to open or close the optical drive. 18 About Your Computer Press here to open /close the floppy/media card reader panel. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the keyboard or mouse if it into the appropriate connectors (see...
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1 power supply test switch 2 power supply diagnostic LED 3 card slots 4 back I/O connectors 5 power connector Used to test the power supply. For more information, see "Back-Panel Connectors" on page 89. The appearance of this connector may differ from what is not working. Indicates no power available for power supply. • No light - Insert the power cable. Indicates power availability for any installed PCI or PCI Express cards. NOTE: Some connector slots support full-length cards. Front-Panel Connectors 1 23 4 20 About Your Computer Access connectors for power ...
1 power supply test switch 2 power supply diagnostic LED 3 card slots 4 back I/O connectors 5 power connector Used to test the power supply. For more information, see "Back-Panel Connectors" on page 89. The appearance of this connector may differ from what is not working. Indicates no power available for power supply. • No light - Insert the power cable. Indicates power availability for any installed PCI or PCI Express cards. NOTE: Some connector slots support full-length cards. Front-Panel Connectors 1 23 4 20 About Your Computer Access connectors for power ...
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NOTE: It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for more information on booting to attach headphones or external speakers. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup" on page 77 for devices that typically remain connected, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. 2 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. 3 ...
NOTE: It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for more information on booting to attach headphones or external speakers. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup" on page 77 for devices that typically remain connected, such as digital video cameras and external storage devices. 2 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. 3 ...
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Turn off the computer and any attached devices before you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation. 5 link integrity light • Green - It is recommended that the network cable has been securely attached. A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (or 1-Gbps) network and the computer. • Off - A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady on your computer. NOTICE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the green mouse connector. On computers with an additional network connector card, use ...
Turn off the computer and any attached devices before you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable operation. 5 link integrity light • Green - It is recommended that the network cable has been securely attached. A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (or 1-Gbps) network and the computer. • Off - A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady on your computer. NOTICE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the green mouse connector. On computers with an additional network connector card, use ...
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Use the (pink) microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for bootable USB devices. Use the (silver) side surround connector to attach a single subwoofer. NOTE: The LFE (Low Frequency Effects) Audio channel, found in the surround sound setup. NOTE: It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. Systems not using subwoofers can shunt the LFE information to the main speakers in digital surround ...
Use the (pink) microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for bootable USB devices. Use the (silver) side surround connector to attach a single subwoofer. NOTE: The LFE (Low Frequency Effects) Audio channel, found in the surround sound setup. NOTE: It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. Systems not using subwoofers can shunt the LFE information to the main speakers in digital surround ...