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... and Using Your Computer Opening the Drive Door 13 Changing the Front-Panel Light Color 14 Connecting Two Monitors 15 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 15 Connecting One Monitor With a VGA connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 16 Connecting a TV 16 Changing the Display Settings 17 About Serial ATA Drives 17 About...
... and Using Your Computer Opening the Drive Door 13 Changing the Front-Panel Light Color 14 Connecting Two Monitors 15 Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors 15 Connecting One Monitor With a VGA connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 16 Connecting a TV 16 Changing the Display Settings 17 About Serial ATA Drives 17 About...
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... speakers 48 No sound from headphones 49 Video and Monitor Problems 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 50 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 56 Drivers 59 What Is a Driver 59 ...Identifying Drivers 59 Reinstalling Drivers 60 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 61 Creating a Restore Point 62 Restoring the ...
... speakers 48 No sound from headphones 49 Video and Monitor Problems 50 If the screen is blank 50 If the screen is difficult to read 50 4 Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights 53 Dell Diagnostics 56 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 56 Drivers 59 What Is a Driver 59 ...Identifying Drivers 59 Reinstalling Drivers 60 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 61 Creating a Restore Point 62 Restoring the ...
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... 121 Boot Sequence 124 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 126 Clearing CMOS Settings 127 Cleaning Your Computer 127 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 127 Mouse 128 Floppy Drive 128 CDs and DVDs 128 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 129 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 129 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 129 Contents 7
... 121 Boot Sequence 124 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 126 Clearing CMOS Settings 127 Cleaning Your Computer 127 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 127 Mouse 128 Floppy Drive 128 CDs and DVDs 128 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 129 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 129 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 129 Contents 7
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...The instructions tell you how to the TV. If the integrated video connector is covered by a cap, do not connect either two monitors (each with a VGA connector), one monitor with a VGA connector and one of the computer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 NOTE: If your computer has integrated video..., do not remove the cap to connect the monitor or the monitor will not function. 2 Connect one monitor with your TV to use a DVI-to-VGA adapter to ensure that have VGA connectors, you must have the optional ...
...The instructions tell you how to the TV. If the integrated video connector is covered by a cap, do not connect either two monitors (each with a VGA connector), one monitor with a VGA connector and one of the computer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 NOTE: If your computer has integrated video..., do not remove the cap to connect the monitor or the monitor will not function. 2 Connect one monitor with your TV to use a DVI-to-VGA adapter to ensure that have VGA connectors, you must have the optional ...
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... cable is available at most consumer electronics stores. optional DVI adapter DVI (white) connector TV-OUT connector VGA (blue) connector Connecting One Monitor With a VGA connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 67. 2 Connect one end of the S-video cable...to the S-video input connector on your TV. 4 Connect the VGA or DVI monitor as described above on page 16. 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Connect the other monitor to the optional DVI adapter and connect the DVI adapter to the DVI (white...
... cable is available at most consumer electronics stores. optional DVI adapter DVI (white) connector TV-OUT connector VGA (blue) connector Connecting One Monitor With a VGA connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 67. 2 Connect one end of the S-video cable...to the S-video input connector on your TV. 4 Connect the VGA or DVI monitor as described above on page 16. 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Connect the other monitor to the optional DVI adapter and connect the DVI adapter to the DVI (white...
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About Serial ATA Drives Your Dell™ Dimension™ XPS computer supports up to ensure that you might have selected when you purchased your computer. The Intel RAID controller on your computer, then each pair ... 90 for the data integrity requirements of space inside the chassis. • Compact cable connectors save space on the system board and on the primary monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the Help and Support Center (click the Start button, click Help and Support, click User and system...
About Serial ATA Drives Your Dell™ Dimension™ XPS computer supports up to ensure that you might have selected when you purchased your computer. The Intel RAID controller on your computer, then each pair ... 90 for the data integrity requirements of space inside the chassis. • Compact cable connectors save space on the system board and on the primary monitor. 2 Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the Help and Support Center (click the Start button, click Help and Support, click User and system...
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... to a network, different options related to the operating state it entered the mode. When a Windows XP Professional computer is restored to the state it was in before it . To set standby mode to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you are not using it entered hibernate mode. To activate hibernate...
... to a network, different options related to the operating state it entered the mode. When a Windows XP Professional computer is restored to the state it was in before it . To set standby mode to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you are not using it entered hibernate mode. To activate hibernate...
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... your computer, choose a scheme from batteries for each scheme appear in the Power Options Properties window. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. The Power schemes drop-down menu. If your computer is in hibernate mode. If you want your power settings on...click Power Options. 4 Define your computer to run with enough disk space to you use for starting standby mode or hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To exit from hibernate mode.
... your computer, choose a scheme from batteries for each scheme appear in the Power Options Properties window. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. The Power schemes drop-down menu. If your computer is in hibernate mode. If you want your power settings on...click Power Options. 4 Define your computer to run with enough disk space to you use for starting standby mode or hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To exit from hibernate mode.
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... the computer to prompt you for a scheme, click the drop-down menu and click OK. Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab allows you set the monitor to time-out before the computer exits from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button to enable hibernate mode. If you want... to change the default settings for your computer may appear to time-out before the monitor does, your Windows password before the hard drive. Changing the time-out for a scheme field permanently changes the default settings for that scheme, ...
... the computer to prompt you for a scheme, click the drop-down menu and click OK. Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab allows you set the monitor to time-out before the computer exits from standby mode or hibernate mode. • Program the power button to enable hibernate mode. If you want... to change the default settings for your computer may appear to time-out before the monitor does, your Windows password before the hard drive. Changing the time-out for a scheme field permanently changes the default settings for that scheme, ...
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...If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you are using a graphics extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is ...defective. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power cable is defective. • Check the ...
...If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you are using a graphics extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is ...defective. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power cable is defective. • Check the ...
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... drivers that came with the device. Advanced Troubleshooting 61 If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message stating that the ResourceCD is not listed, then that you to reinstall and follow the ...appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to return your operating system. If...
... drivers that came with the device. Advanced Troubleshooting 61 If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message stating that the ResourceCD is not listed, then that you to reinstall and follow the ...appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to return your operating system. If...
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... device, connect one end of a network cable to either a network jack or to a TV. Removing and Installing Parts 71 For more information, see "Connecting Two Monitors" on all computers 1 processor fans (2) For optimal cooling, two processor fans are provided. network or broadband jack On computers with the cover latch release at...
... device, connect one end of a network cable to either a network jack or to a TV. Removing and Installing Parts 71 For more information, see "Connecting Two Monitors" on all computers 1 processor fans (2) For optimal cooling, two processor fans are provided. network or broadband jack On computers with the cover latch release at...
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... (LFE) connector - Use the yellow center/LFE connector to attach your subwoofer. 9 padlock ring Insert a padlock to the modem connector (optional). If your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it into a USB connector. 16 mouse connector Plug a standard mouse into the green mouse connector. Use the blue line-in... connector to help you have a standard keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 DVI video connector If your monitor has a DVI connector, plug it into the DVI connector on the computer.
... (LFE) connector - Use the yellow center/LFE connector to attach your subwoofer. 9 padlock ring Insert a padlock to the modem connector (optional). If your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it into a USB connector. 16 mouse connector Plug a standard mouse into the green mouse connector. Use the blue line-in... connector to help you have a standard keyboard, plug it into the purple keyboard connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 DVI video connector If your monitor has a DVI connector, plug it into the DVI connector on the computer.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you receive your computer, the jumper plug is attached to pins 1 and 2. 3 Close the computer cover. 4 Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 5 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears ...on your computer, shut down the computer (see page 67). 6 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 7 Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to ground ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you receive your computer, the jumper plug is attached to pins 1 and 2. 3 Close the computer cover. 4 Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 5 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears ...on your computer, shut down the computer (see page 67). 6 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 7 Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to ground ...
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... (CLR CMOS) on . c Place the jumper plug on pins 2 and 3. 3 Close the computer cover (see page 75). Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor CAUTION: Before you begin any soap or alcohol solution. Doing so may contain flammable substances. • Use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to gently...: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 4 Connect your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with a solution of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product ...
... (CLR CMOS) on . c Place the jumper plug on pins 2 and 3. 3 Close the computer cover (see page 75). Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor CAUTION: Before you begin any soap or alcohol solution. Doing so may contain flammable substances. • Use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to gently...: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 4 Connect your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with a solution of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product ...
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... (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on). Appendix 129 Additional technical support options may be available for the computer and any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for your limited warranty and any peripheral, accessory, or software program sold by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as distinguished by ...
... (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on). Appendix 129 Additional technical support options may be available for the computer and any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for your limited warranty and any peripheral, accessory, or software program sold by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as distinguished by ...
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See monitor documentation Dell Solution Center, 9 End User License Agreement, 10 ergonomics, 10 Finding Information, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 10 regulatory, 10 ResourceCD, 9 safety, 10 Setup Diagram, 10 ... Wizard, 26 Finding Information, 9 floppy drive installing, 96 removing, 95 H hard drive activity light, 69 installing, 91 installing second, 94 problems, 39 removing, 90 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 56 drives, RAID configuration, 17 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 headphone connector, 70 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 11...
See monitor documentation Dell Solution Center, 9 End User License Agreement, 10 ergonomics, 10 Finding Information, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 10 regulatory, 10 ResourceCD, 9 safety, 10 Setup Diagram, 10 ... Wizard, 26 Finding Information, 9 floppy drive installing, 96 removing, 95 H hard drive activity light, 69 installing, 91 installing second, 94 problems, 39 removing, 90 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 56 drives, RAID configuration, 17 Hardware Troubleshooter, 64 headphone connector, 70 Help and Support Center, 11 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 11...
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...77 problems, 44 removing, 79 type supported, 76 messages error, 40 microphone connector, 72 Microsoft Windows label, 10 modem connector, 72 problems, 39 monitor blank, 50 clone mode, 17 connect DVI, 15-16 connect TV, 15-16 connect two, 15-16 connect VGA, 15-16 display settings, ...problems, 44 N network connector, 71 Network Setup Wizard, 30 problems, 45 Network Setup Wizard, 30 O operating system CD, 11 reinstalling, 11 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 Operating System CD, 11 overclocking, 35 P password clearing, 126 jumper, 126 PCI cards installing, 80 removing, 82 PCI Express cards installing, 84...
...77 problems, 44 removing, 79 type supported, 76 messages error, 40 microphone connector, 72 Microsoft Windows label, 10 modem connector, 72 problems, 39 monitor blank, 50 clone mode, 17 connect DVI, 15-16 connect TV, 15-16 connect two, 15-16 connect VGA, 15-16 display settings, ...problems, 44 N network connector, 71 Network Setup Wizard, 30 problems, 45 Network Setup Wizard, 30 O operating system CD, 11 reinstalling, 11 reinstalling Windows XP, 64 Operating System CD, 11 overclocking, 35 P password clearing, 126 jumper, 126 PCI cards installing, 80 removing, 82 PCI Express cards installing, 84...
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...monitor... processor, 115 technical, 115 video, 115 standby mode, 31 support contacting Dell, 129 policy, 127 support website, 11 system board, 75 system board ...CD-RW drive, 38 computer crashes, 42-43 computer stops responding, 42 Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 drives, 37 DVD drive, 38 e-... 41 Internet, 39 keyboard, 41 memory, 44 modem, 39 monitor hard to read, 50 monitor is blank, 50 mouse, 44 network, 45 power, 46 ... problems (continued) technical support policy, 127 troubleshooting tips, 37 video and monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48 processor fans, 71 type, 115 Product Information ...
...monitor... processor, 115 technical, 115 video, 115 standby mode, 31 support contacting Dell, 129 policy, 127 support website, 11 system board, 75 system board ...CD-RW drive, 38 computer crashes, 42-43 computer stops responding, 42 Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 drives, 37 DVD drive, 38 e-... 41 Internet, 39 keyboard, 41 memory, 44 modem, 39 monitor hard to read, 50 monitor is blank, 50 mouse, 44 network, 45 power, 46 ... problems (continued) technical support policy, 127 troubleshooting tips, 37 video and monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48 processor fans, 71 type, 115 Product Information ...
