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...8226; Blinking green - The self-tending doors open automatically when the eject button is pressed and the drive tray is turned off the computer. NOTE: The color of these diagnostics lights to help troubleshoot a problem with an installed device. •... (see "System Setup" on page 166). CAUTION: The computer stand should be a problem with your computer (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 44). Multi-colored lights provide illumination for use the power button to place it into the appropriate connectors.... Can hold an optical or SATA hard drive in Windows XP" on page 72).
...8226; Blinking green - The self-tending doors open automatically when the eject button is pressed and the drive tray is turned off the computer. NOTE: The color of these diagnostics lights to help troubleshoot a problem with an installed device. •... (see "System Setup" on page 166). CAUTION: The computer stand should be a problem with your computer (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 44). Multi-colored lights provide illumination for use the power button to place it into the appropriate connectors.... Can hold an optical or SATA hard drive in Windows XP" on page 72).
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... connect the other end of the computer when setting up multiple network connections (such as a separate intra- NOTE: Dell recommends that the network cable has been securely attached. Turn off the computer and any attached devices before you have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector. Plug... a standard PS/2 mouse into a USB connector. Turn off the computer and any attached devices before you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network. If you connect a mouse to the...
... connect the other end of the computer when setting up multiple network connections (such as a separate intra- NOTE: Dell recommends that the network cable has been securely attached. Turn off the computer and any attached devices before you have a USB keyboard, plug it into a USB connector. Plug... a standard PS/2 mouse into a USB connector. Turn off the computer and any attached devices before you use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your network. If you connect a mouse to the...
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... (Without an Adapter) CAUTION: Before you shut down the operating system: • In Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off .Disconnect the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer does not have a VGA port, follow the safety instructions in "Connecting...arrow in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions in the Product Information Guide. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete. 3 Ensure that the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets...
... (Without an Adapter) CAUTION: Before you shut down the operating system: • In Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off .Disconnect the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer does not have a VGA port, follow the safety instructions in "Connecting...arrow in the lower-right corner of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions in the Product Information Guide. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete. 3 Ensure that the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets...
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... the computer. 24 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting a Monitor (With an Adapter) CAUTION: Before you shut down the operating system: • In Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off. • In Windows Vista, click Start , click the arrow in the Product Information Guide. The computer... after the operating system shutdown process is required. 1 Save and close all open files and exit all attached devices are turned off . 4 Connect the DVI-to-VGA adapter to the VGA connector on your monitor, and then connect the other end of your computer, a DVI-toVGA ...
... the computer. 24 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting a Monitor (With an Adapter) CAUTION: Before you shut down the operating system: • In Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off. • In Windows Vista, click Start , click the arrow in the Product Information Guide. The computer... after the operating system shutdown process is required. 1 Save and close all open files and exit all attached devices are turned off . 4 Connect the DVI-to-VGA adapter to the VGA connector on your monitor, and then connect the other end of your computer, a DVI-toVGA ...
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...process is complete. 3 Ensure that the computer and all open files and exit all attached devices are turned off. primary video card 1 Save and close all open programs. 2 Shut down your monitor to turn them off. 4 Connect the DVI or VGA connector of the Start menu as shown below, and ...then click Shut Down. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down the operating system: • In Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off. • In Windows Vista, click Start , click the arrow in the lower-right ...
...process is complete. 3 Ensure that the computer and all open files and exit all attached devices are turned off. primary video card 1 Save and close all open programs. 2 Shut down your monitor to turn them off. 4 Connect the DVI or VGA connector of the Start menu as shown below, and ...then click Shut Down. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down the operating system: • In Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off. • In Windows Vista, click Start , click the arrow in the lower-right ...
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NOTE: Depending on page 23. NOTE: If you are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down the operating system: • In Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off . 4 Connect two or more monitors directly to the DVI or VGA ports on your...
NOTE: Depending on page 23. NOTE: If you are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down the operating system: • In Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off . 4 Connect two or more monitors directly to the DVI or VGA ports on your...
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.... For more monitors in a dual graphics card configuration with multi-GPU technology, multi-GPU must be disabled. 1 With your monitors connected and turned on, turn on changing the display settings for your graphics card, see the device's User's Guide in the Help and Support Center. (From the Help ...computer. 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Shut down the operating system: • In Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off. • In Windows Vista, click Start , click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as described ...
.... For more monitors in a dual graphics card configuration with multi-GPU technology, multi-GPU must be disabled. 1 With your monitors connected and turned on, turn on changing the display settings for your graphics card, see the device's User's Guide in the Help and Support Center. (From the Help ...computer. 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Shut down the operating system: • In Windows XP, click Start→ Turn Off Computer→ Turn off. • In Windows Vista, click Start , click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as described ...
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... for transferring your preference. 7 On the What do you can reduce the amount of electricity your old computer screen on the screen by turning off the display and the hard drive after a designated period of time, known as a time-out. When all of your files and...operating state it may vary according to your new computer. When a Windows XP Professional computer is this? NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in Windows XP The Microsoft Windows XP power management features can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to...
... for transferring your preference. 7 On the What do you can reduce the amount of electricity your old computer screen on the screen by turning off the display and the hard drive after a designated period of time, known as a time-out. When all of your files and...operating state it may vary according to your new computer. When a Windows XP Professional computer is this? NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in Windows XP The Microsoft Windows XP power management features can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to...
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... Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. When the computer exits from standby mode, press a key...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 want to...Up and Using Your Computer 45 The settings for starting standby mode, hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the computer. To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel...
... Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. When the computer exits from standby mode, press a key...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 want to...Up and Using Your Computer 45 The settings for starting standby mode, hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the computer. To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel...
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...conservation. • Home/Office Desk - Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to: • Place the power options icon in the Turn off monitor, Turn off the computer. Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab allows you want your computer to run your computer from standby mode or hibernate mode. ...8226; Program the power button to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off hard disks, System stand by, or System hibernates field, and then select a time-out from the corresponding drop-down menu displays the...
...conservation. • Home/Office Desk - Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to: • Place the power options icon in the Turn off monitor, Turn off the computer. Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab allows you want your computer to run your computer from standby mode or hibernate mode. ...8226; Program the power button to activate standby mode, activate hibernate mode, or turn off hard disks, System stand by, or System hibernates field, and then select a time-out from the corresponding drop-down menu displays the...
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... Power Management Settings You can use sleep mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). Sleep Mode Sleep mode conserves power by copying system... data to the entire computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by turning off the computer. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, it returns to the operating state it was in prior to the ...
... Power Management Settings You can use sleep mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). Sleep Mode Sleep mode conserves power by copying system... data to the entire computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by turning off the computer. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode, it returns to the operating state it was in prior to the ...
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... down the exact message. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 157). Troubleshooting 53 R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y -...and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 179). Windows XP: • Click Start and click My Computer. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - ...
... down the exact message. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 157). Troubleshooting 53 R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y -...and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 179). Windows XP: • Click Start and click My Computer. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - ...
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...with your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up. ...N T H E D R I V E O R D I S C - 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 - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 176. Optical drive problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is interrupted, an error occurs. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click... the speaker icon in Windows Help and Support for and remove viruses. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties...
...with your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up. ...N T H E D R I V E O R D I S C - 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 - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 176. Optical drive problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is interrupted, an error occurs. ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click... the speaker icon in Windows Help and Support for and remove viruses. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties...
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...older program with this section, follow the safety instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs...→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. 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 - Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on the screen. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation...
...older program with this section, follow the safety instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs...→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. 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 - Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on the screen. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation...
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... ensure that your computer is installed and configured properly. • Verify that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for at least 8 to see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 72). A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation for information. ... operating system installed on page 92). • Ensure that the memory you are using to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional ...
... ensure that your computer is installed and configured properly. • Verify that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for at least 8 to see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 72). A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation for information. ... operating system installed on page 92). • Ensure that the memory you are using to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional ...
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... T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Connect a properly working mouse to verify that the network cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on 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 - Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,...press the up your network to the computer, then try using the mouse. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems" on page 163), ...
... T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Connect a properly working mouse to verify that the network cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram. 4 Turn on 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 - Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,...press the up your network to the computer, then try using the mouse. TE S T T H E M O U S E - Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems" on page 163), ...
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.... • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see "System Board Components" on page 95). The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable in the Product Information Guide. A device may exist. •... memory modules (see "Memory" on page 90). • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on page 89). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G - Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to match the AC power at your printer...
.... • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see "System Board Components" on page 95). The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable in the Product Information Guide. A device may exist. •... memory modules (see "Memory" on page 90). • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on page 89). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G - Ensure that the voltage selection switch is securely connected to match the AC power at your printer...
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ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer...C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I V E R - See the scanner documentation for instructions. 62 Troubleshooting See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. VERIFY THAT...
ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for your scanner, contact the scanner's manufacturer...C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R D O C U M E N T A T I V E R - See the scanner documentation for instructions. 62 Troubleshooting See the scanner documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Scanners and Cameras. 2 If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. VERIFY THAT...
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...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 - If you remove the card, store it with a PCI graphics card installed, removal of the card is not muted. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I C A L O U T L E T - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the speakers are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems" on page 75. For information...volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to support.dell.com. Ensure that the speakers are connected to the card. ...
...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 - If you remove the card, store it with a PCI graphics card installed, removal of the card is not muted. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I C A L O U T L E T - Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the speakers are connected to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. See "Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems" on page 75. For information...volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to support.dell.com. Ensure that the speakers are connected to the card. ...
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...the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Turn off , firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is... F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. 64 Troubleshooting M O V E T H E M O N I N G S - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Click the area you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter...
...the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Turn off , firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is... F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. 64 Troubleshooting M O V E T H E M O N I N G S - Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Click the area you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter...