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5 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 67 Recommended Tools 67 Turning Off Your Computer 67 Before Working Inside Your Computer 68 Front and Back View of the Computer 69 Front View 69 Front View (Doors Open ...
5 Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin 67 Recommended Tools 67 Turning Off Your Computer 67 Before Working Inside Your Computer 68 Front and Back View of the Computer 69 Front View 69 Front View (Doors Open ...
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...panel light color changes as you begin any of the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 67. 2 Turn on the front of the front-panel light that illuminates the Dell name and displays around the badge on (or restart) your computer, or to scroll through the options. 14 ...Setting Up and Using Your Computer arrow keys to turn off the front-panel light entirely. and right- NOTE: The front-panel light is not for diagnostic purposes. 1 Follow the procedures in this exclusive Dell™ Dimension™ XPS feature either to change the color of your computer. 3 ...
...panel light color changes as you begin any of the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 67. 2 Turn on the front of the front-panel light that illuminates the Dell name and displays around the badge on (or restart) your computer, or to scroll through the options. 14 ...Setting Up and Using Your Computer arrow keys to turn off the front-panel light entirely. and right- NOTE: The front-panel light is not for diagnostic purposes. 1 Follow the procedures in this exclusive Dell™ Dimension™ XPS feature either to change the color of your computer. 3 ...
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.... • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image. • In extended desktop mode, you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the hard drive. If a third drive is present, then that you might have selected when you purchased your computer can only create a ...After you can drag objects from one screen to the other, effectively doubling the amount of viewable work space. About Serial ATA Drives Your Dell™ Dimension™ XPS computer supports up to three serial ATA hard drives. A RAID level 0 configuration is recommended for high-performance gaming, and a RAID ...
.... • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image. • In extended desktop mode, you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the hard drive. If a third drive is present, then that you might have selected when you purchased your computer can only create a ...After you can drag objects from one screen to the other, effectively doubling the amount of viewable work space. About Serial ATA Drives Your Dell™ Dimension™ XPS computer supports up to three serial ATA hard drives. A RAID level 0 configuration is recommended for high-performance gaming, and a RAID ...
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...a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. NOTICE: If your computer loses power while in Windows XP Home Edition. To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under ... mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a defined period of inactivity, click the Start button, ...
...a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. NOTICE: If your computer loses power while in Windows XP Home Edition. To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under ... mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a defined period of inactivity, click the Start button, ...
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If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. To access the Power Options Properties window: ...power conservation. • Home/Office Desk - The settings for starting standby mode or hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the hard drive. If your computer is a portable computer and you want to use your...the scheme name. Each scheme has different settings for each scheme appear in hibernate mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To exit from hibernate mode. Pressing a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse ...
If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. To access the Power Options Properties window: ...power conservation. • Home/Office Desk - The settings for starting standby mode or hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the hard drive. If your computer is a portable computer and you want to use your...the scheme name. Each scheme has different settings for each scheme appear in hibernate mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To exit from hibernate mode. Pressing a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse ...
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... Windows password before the computer exits from standby mode or hibernate mode. • 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 timeout from the corresponding drop-down menu in the Windows taskbar for...
... Windows password before the computer exits from standby mode or hibernate mode. • 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 timeout from the corresponding drop-down menu in the Windows taskbar for...
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...the program's documentation. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the screen, write down the exact message. Click the Start button and click My Computer. This message may help technical support ... battery still does not work , ensure that the device is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 113). Replace the battery only with your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review...
...the program's documentation. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the screen, write down the exact message. Click the Start button and click My Computer. This message may help technical support ... battery still does not work , ensure that the device is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see page 113). Replace the battery only with your computer: • If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review...
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...WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up . • Ensure that the sound is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in the drive or ... muted by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up by clicking any boxes that are checked. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - R W D I C S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to eliminate the possibility that the original one is interrupted, an error...
...WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up . • Ensure that the sound is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in the drive or ... muted by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up by clicking any boxes that are checked. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - R W D I C S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to eliminate the possibility that the original one is interrupted, an error...
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...this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Connect a properly working keyboard to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is no ...longer responding. 4 Click End Task. 42 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least...
...this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Connect a properly working keyboard to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is no ...longer responding. 4 Click End Task. 42 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E K E Y B O A R D - Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least...
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A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen,...program so it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If necessary, uninstall and then ...
A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to nonWindows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen,...program so it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If necessary, uninstall and then ...
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... mouse. RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off , that indicates no network communication exists. TE S T T H E M O U S E - R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - If the link integrity light is off , reconnect the mouse cable as shown...
... mouse. RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press . 3 After the computer turns off , that indicates no network communication exists. TE S T T H E M O U S E - R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - If the link integrity light is off , reconnect the mouse cable as shown...
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...power cable and front panel cable are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices on page 53. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any cards (see page 79). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see... page 84). The computer is turned on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet 46 Solving ...
...power cable and front panel cable are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices on page 53. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any cards (see page 79). • Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see... page 84). The computer is turned on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet 46 Solving ...
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... printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click...
... printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for setup and troubleshooting information. VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click...
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... E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. www.dell.com | support.dell.com U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - If your speakers have been listening to the card. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED...THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for instructions. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that your screen. No sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the lowerright ...
... E S U B W O O F E R A N D T H E S P E A K E R S A R E T U R N E D O N - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. www.dell.com | support.dell.com U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - If your speakers have been listening to the card. See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED...THE CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the scanner documentation for instructions. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that your screen. No sound from speakers NOTE: The volume control in the lowerright ...
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... E R - RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I N T E R F E R E N C E - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Solving Problems 49 TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. See page 64. Ensure that the volume is... turned up and that the headphone cable is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to check...
... E R - RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I N T E R F E R E N C E - Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Solving Problems 49 TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to the computer's front-panel headphone connector. See page 64. Ensure that the volume is... turned up and that the headphone cable is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to check...
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...H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I C A L O U T L E T - Turn off , firmly press the button to ensure that the graphics cable is connected as a lamp. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I T O R - If ...CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the monitor is turned on. C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I T O R A W A Y 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 monitor cable connectors to have missing pins.) C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I N G S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you are ...
...H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I C A L O U T L E T - Turn off , firmly press the button to ensure that the graphics cable is connected as a lamp. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I T O R - If ...CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the monitor is turned on. C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I T O R A W A Y 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 monitor cable connectors to have missing pins.) C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I N G S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you are ...
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...and restart the computer (see page 67). Then shut down your ResourceCD (see page 57). On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from your computer (see page 67) and try again. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate ...long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run (see page 58). Advanced Troubleshooting 57...
...and restart the computer (see page 67). Then shut down your ResourceCD (see page 57). On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from your computer (see page 67) and try again. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate ...long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run (see page 58). Advanced Troubleshooting 57...
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... restarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. Advanced Troubleshooting 63 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to the operating state it was ...received your hard drive to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTICE: If you reinstall Windows XP with PC Restore, click Reboot in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the computer again. Enabling System Restore If...
... restarts. 4 After the computer restarts, click OK. To use PC Restore: 1 Turn on . Click Finish and let the computer completely reboot. Advanced Troubleshooting 63 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to the operating state it was ...received your hard drive to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTICE: If you reinstall Windows XP with PC Restore, click Reboot in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the computer again. Enabling System Restore If...
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... performing the installation, back up all data files on your operating system to the operating state it was turned on my computer, and click Next. To reinstall Windows XP, you installed the new device driver. Before You Begin If you are the same ones that were installed...Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that appeared the first time the computer was in before you need to return your primary ...
... performing the installation, back up all data files on your operating system to the operating state it was turned on my computer, and click Next. To reinstall Windows XP, you installed the new device driver. Before You Begin If you are the same ones that were installed...Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell ResourceCD NOTE: The ResourceCD contains drivers that appeared the first time the computer was in before you need to return your primary ...
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... in your computer. If your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. Removing and... Installing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for 4 seconds. The computer turns off when you turn off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver •...
... in your computer. If your operating system, press and hold the power button for removing and installing the components in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. Removing and... Installing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for 4 seconds. The computer turns off when you turn off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver •...