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... Turning Off Your Computer 27 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 30 Finding Help Information 32 Battery Problems 32 Drive Problems 33 Floppy drive problems 33 CD drive problems 34 Problems writing to a CD-RW drive 34 DVD drive problems 35 Hard drive problems 35 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 35 Error Messages 37 General Problems 38 The computer stops responding 38 A program...
... Turning Off Your Computer 27 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 30 Finding Help Information 32 Battery Problems 32 Drive Problems 33 Floppy drive problems 33 CD drive problems 34 Problems writing to a CD-RW drive 34 DVD drive problems 35 Hard drive problems 35 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 35 Error Messages 37 General Problems 38 The computer stops responding 38 A program...
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.... 2 Click the Start button and click Internet Explorer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you do not have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on your desktop or if you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to check the service status..., or try connecting again later. 24 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer If you want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7...
.... 2 Click the Start button and click Internet Explorer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If you do not have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on your desktop or if you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to check the service status..., or try connecting again later. 24 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer If you want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7...
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SECTION 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Finding Help Information Battery Problems Drive Problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages General Problems IEEE 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems
SECTION 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Finding Help Information Battery Problems Drive Problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages General Problems IEEE 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems
Owner's Manual
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... E S T H E D R I C T S - If the DVD drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your DVDs. See the Tell Me How help files, see page 32. C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I V E - Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive letter (local disk) that the original DVD is connected to ...click My Computer. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems NOTE: Connect the modem to check for errors, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Tools ...
... E S T H E D R I C T S - If the DVD drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your DVDs. See the Tell Me How help files, see page 32. C H E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I V E - Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click the drive letter (local disk) that the original DVD is connected to ...click My Computer. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems NOTE: Connect the modem to check for errors, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Tools ...
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...- I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Error Messages If the message is trying to boot to subscribe. A R E Q U I S K E R R O R - Contact an Internet service provider to a nonbootable floppy disk or CD. The program that was running when the message appeared. Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD. A floppy disk... is missing an essential file. The operating system is not listed, see the documentation for installation instructions. Solving Problems 37 S Y S T E M D I R E D . If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the ...
...- I N S E R T B O O T A B L E M E D I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Error Messages If the message is trying to boot to subscribe. A R E Q U I S K E R R O R - Contact an Internet service provider to a nonbootable floppy disk or CD. The program that was running when the message appeared. Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD. A floppy disk... is missing an essential file. The operating system is not listed, see the documentation for installation instructions. Solving Problems 37 S Y S T E M D I R E D . If Work Offline has a checkmark next to it, click the ...
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...Internet access, call 1-800-624-9897. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. Problems... caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by this limited warranty? Dell-branded hardware products, including Dell-branded peripheral products. THEREFORE, THE FOREGOING ...
...Internet access, call 1-800-624-9897. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. Problems... caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by this limited warranty? Dell-branded hardware products, including Dell-branded peripheral products. THEREFORE, THE FOREGOING ...
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... CD, 15 Installation Guide, 15 operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 66 P password clearing system setup, 109 power problems, 44 turning off your computer, 27 power light conditions, 44 144 Index E e-mail problems, 35 error messages diagnostic lights, 54 ESD electrostatic discharge,...adding, 96 problems, 33 front door reattaching, 75 H hard drive problems, 35 hardware conflicts, 65 Dell Diagnostics, 58 problems, 40 Hardware Troubleshooter, 65 Help and Support Center, 14 help files accessing, 32 Hyper-Threading, 26 I IEEE 1394 problems, 41 Internet problems, 35 Internet connection about, ...
... CD, 15 Installation Guide, 15 operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 66 P password clearing system setup, 109 power problems, 44 turning off your computer, 27 power light conditions, 44 144 Index E e-mail problems, 35 error messages diagnostic lights, 54 ESD electrostatic discharge,...adding, 96 problems, 33 front door reattaching, 75 H hard drive problems, 35 hardware conflicts, 65 Dell Diagnostics, 58 problems, 40 Hardware Troubleshooter, 65 Help and Support Center, 14 help files accessing, 32 Hyper-Threading, 26 I IEEE 1394 problems, 41 Internet problems, 35 Internet connection about, ...
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... IEEE 1394, 41 Internet, 35 keyboard, 42 modem, 35 monitor hard to read , 50 screen is blank, 50 software, 38-39 sound and speakers, 48 troubleshooting chart, 30 video and monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48 Program Compatibility Wizard, 39 R reinstalling Windows XP, 66 ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 47 screen...
... IEEE 1394, 41 Internet, 35 keyboard, 42 modem, 35 monitor hard to read , 50 screen is blank, 50 software, 38-39 sound and speakers, 48 troubleshooting chart, 30 video and monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48 Program Compatibility Wizard, 39 R reinstalling Windows XP, 66 ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 47 screen...
Setup Guide
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... Internet (Optional 15 Using Your XPS Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20 Back View Features 24 Back Panel Connectors 26 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 38 Dell...
... Internet (Optional 15 Using Your XPS Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20 Back View Features 24 Back Panel Connectors 26 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 38 Dell...
Setup Guide
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...several online and telephonebased support and service options. Go to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. • Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: • Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you . 61 Select your area. Otherwise, record the contents of each file. ... catalog. To contact Dell for you performed: Contacting Dell For customers in your country or region. 3. Getting Help See your requirement. 4. Choose the method of the computer's start-up files. NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact ...
...several online and telephonebased support and service options. Go to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. • Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: • Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you . 61 Select your area. Otherwise, record the contents of each file. ... catalog. To contact Dell for you performed: Contacting Dell For customers in your country or region. 3. Getting Help See your requirement. 4. Choose the method of the computer's start-up files. NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact ...
Setup Guide
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H hard drive activity light 19 hardware problems diagnosing 42 Hardware Troubleshooter 42 HDMI connector 26 help getting assistance and support 53 I Internet connection 15 ISP Internet Service Provider 15 M memory problems solving 34 N network connection fixing 32 network connector location 27 P problems, solving 31 products information and purchasing 56 R resources, finding more 62 restoring factory image 51 S security cable slot 25 Service Tag 21, 59 Index 71
H hard drive activity light 19 hardware problems diagnosing 42 Hardware Troubleshooter 42 HDMI connector 26 help getting assistance and support 53 I Internet connection 15 ISP Internet Service Provider 15 M memory problems solving 34 N network connection fixing 32 network connector location 27 P problems, solving 31 products information and purchasing 56 R resources, finding more 62 restoring factory image 51 S security cable slot 25 Service Tag 21, 59 Index 71