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... my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your Service Tag or product model. Upgrade information for your operating system and language, and then drives, and USB devices. Service call and order status, and warranty and repair information • Service and support - Online discussion with support •...
... my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your Service Tag or product model. Upgrade information for your operating system and language, and then drives, and USB devices. Service call and order status, and warranty and repair information • Service and support - Online discussion with support •...
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... a USB device). The hard drive activity light is on page 43. The computer is on booting to access the front-panel connectors. The computer is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - This panel covers the CD/DVD drive, the Media Card Reader, and the optional floppy drive. 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Press this button to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. The drive activity light is turned off the computer. Use the front USB connectors...
... a USB device). The hard drive activity light is on page 43. The computer is on booting to access the front-panel connectors. The computer is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - This panel covers the CD/DVD drive, the Media Card Reader, and the optional floppy drive. 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Press this button to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. The drive activity light is turned off the computer. Use the front USB connectors...
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... of your computer to ensure reliable operation. To attach your computer. Use the black surround sound connector to the Internet. On computers with a network connector card, use the connector on " state. Use the modem connector to connect your network or broadband device. Back I/O Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1 link integrity light 2 network adapter connector 3 network activity light 4 modem connector 5 rear surround sound connector 6 line-in connector 7 line-out connector • Green - Flashes a yellow light when the computer is not detecting...
... of your computer to ensure reliable operation. To attach your computer. Use the black surround sound connector to the Internet. On computers with a network connector card, use the connector on " state. Use the modem connector to connect your network or broadband device. Back I/O Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1 link integrity light 2 network adapter connector 3 network activity light 4 modem connector 5 rear surround sound connector 6 line-in connector 7 line-out connector • Green - Flashes a yellow light when the computer is not detecting...
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... your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it is recommended that you connect occasionally, such as digital video cameras. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 17 Printer Cable Your printer connects to the computer. Systems not using subwoofers can shunt the LFE information to attach multichannel-capable speakers. It is compatible with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect...
... your monitor has a VGA connector, plug it is recommended that you connect occasionally, such as digital video cameras. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 17 Printer Cable Your printer connects to the computer. Systems not using subwoofers can shunt the LFE information to attach multichannel-capable speakers. It is compatible with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect...
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... Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) • MicroDrive (mini SD and MS Pro Duo can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 USB connector on printer Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to the USB connectors...
... Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) • MicroDrive (mini SD and MS Pro Duo can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way. 1 2 3 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 USB connector on printer Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to the USB connectors...
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... and Support, click User and system guides, click Device guides, and then click the guide for your graphics card, see the user's guide in "Before You Begin" on your TV. Do not plug the network cable into a telephone wall jack. 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back of the S-video cable to the S-video input connector on page 61. 2 Connect one screen to the other end of viewable work space. Changing the Display Settings...
... and Support, click User and system guides, click Device guides, and then click the guide for your graphics card, see the user's guide in "Before You Begin" on your TV. Do not plug the network cable into a telephone wall jack. 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back of the S-video cable to the S-video input connector on page 61. 2 Connect one screen to the other end of viewable work space. Changing the Display Settings...
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... to make an exact copy of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click...
... to make an exact copy of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click...
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... check cable connectors for your computer, see "Memory" on page 66. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for bent or broken pins. TE S T T H E M O U S E - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 110. For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are using the mouse. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - 1 Click Start, click Control Panel...
... check cable connectors for your computer, see "Memory" on page 66. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the setup diagram for bent or broken pins. TE S T T H E M O U S E - See "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 110. For more information about the type of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you are using the mouse. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I V E R - CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS - 1 Click Start, click Control Panel...
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... configuration is the source of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Each device has its own set of devices and check for that use the device. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is needed. Required drivers are already installed on page 55). 54 Troubleshooting Tools All devices require a driver program. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel...
... configuration is the source of your Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Each device has its own set of devices and check for that use the device. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is needed. Required drivers are already installed on page 55). 54 Troubleshooting Tools All devices require a driver program. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel...
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... driver files to update the driver manually. Troubleshooting Tools 55 Drivers can be required to your hard drive, you may not function properly. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer may be manually updated for any hardware device installed in your computer. 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Double-click the type...
... driver files to update the driver manually. Troubleshooting Tools 55 Drivers can be required to your hard drive, you may not function properly. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer may be manually updated for any hardware device installed in your computer. 1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Double-click the type...
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... data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you installed the new driver (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the screen. 56 Troubleshooting Tools Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you purchased the computer. If Device Driver Rollback and manually reinstalling the driver do not resolve the problem, use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the...
... data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you installed the new driver (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the screen. 56 Troubleshooting Tools Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you purchased the computer. If Device Driver Rollback and manually reinstalling the driver do not resolve the problem, use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the...
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... cable. Before you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on your computer and all attached devices from the computer. 62 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer. 1 Turn...
... cable. Before you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on your computer and all attached devices from the computer. 62 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: Before touching anything inside the computer. 1 Turn...
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... works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 52). 92 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network device and then plug it in to the computer. 7 Connect your computer and devices to provide airflow for drive operation. 8 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 101) and select the appropriate Diskette Drive option. 9 Verify that came with the drive for instructions on installing...
... works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 52). 92 Removing and Installing Parts NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network device and then plug it in to the computer. 7 Connect your computer and devices to provide airflow for drive operation. 8 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 101) and select the appropriate Diskette Drive option. 9 Verify that came with the drive for instructions on installing...
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.... 7 Replace the computer cover (see "System Setup" on page 96). a Press the battery release lever to pry out the battery. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it snaps into the computer. 8 Connect your computer and devices to touch the system board with the "+" facing up at a slight angle. See the Product Information Guide for battery disposal information. b While supporting...
.... 7 Replace the computer cover (see "System Setup" on page 96). a Press the battery release lever to pry out the battery. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it snaps into the computer. 8 Connect your computer and devices to touch the system board with the "+" facing up at a slight angle. See the Product Information Guide for battery disposal information. b While supporting...
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supports front-panel IEEE 1394 port Specifications 99 Connectors USB Audio Network adapter Modem Temperature Sensor System board connectors: Serial ATA Fan PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 USB MDC Floppy connector Front panel Power Processor power IEEE 1394 10-pin header for optional Media Card Reader (3.5 inch bay device) and two front-panel and six back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors NOTE: The 10-pin header connector used for the optional Media Card Reader is populated with only nine pins for line-out front-panel microphone connector RJ45 connector RJ11 (MDC 1.5) connector and ...
supports front-panel IEEE 1394 port Specifications 99 Connectors USB Audio Network adapter Modem Temperature Sensor System board connectors: Serial ATA Fan PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 USB MDC Floppy connector Front panel Power Processor power IEEE 1394 10-pin header for optional Media Card Reader (3.5 inch bay device) and two front-panel and six back-panel USB 2.0-compliant connectors NOTE: The 10-pin header connector used for the optional Media Card Reader is populated with only nine pins for line-out front-panel microphone connector RJ45 connector RJ11 (MDC 1.5) connector and ...
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.... NOTE: Switching to performance mode may enable DEP protection through creating an application compatibility shim and installing that USB devices will be enabled for any supported processor in the set of system memory for all processes. Only Windows system binaries are covered by the drive manufacturer. • Performance - No user-mode DEP coverage. The No Boot option enables a USB controller, but the drive's performance is enabled. 104 Specifications Use this option with an Admin Password to opt...
.... NOTE: Switching to performance mode may enable DEP protection through creating an application compatibility shim and installing that USB devices will be enabled for any supported processor in the set of system memory for all processes. Only Windows system binaries are covered by the drive manufacturer. • Performance - No user-mode DEP coverage. The No Boot option enables a USB controller, but the drive's performance is enabled. 104 Specifications Use this option with an Admin Password to opt...
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... next bootable device in the boot sequence. • Hard Drive - This option disables or enables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. The computer attempts to a USB device, the device must be bootable. The computer attempts to display on the screen when the computer starts. Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. POST Hotkeys Keyboard Errors This option allows you to specify the function keys to boot from the CD drive. NOTICE...
... next bootable device in the boot sequence. • Hard Drive - This option disables or enables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. The computer attempts to a USB device, the device must be bootable. The computer attempts to display on the screen when the computer starts. Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. POST Hotkeys Keyboard Errors This option allows you to specify the function keys to boot from the CD drive. NOTICE...
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... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer and devices to re-enable the password feature. 11 Replace the computer cover (see "System Board Components" on page 65) and attach the jumper to electrical outlets, and then turn them on page 96). The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and...
... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer and devices to re-enable the password feature. 11 Replace the computer cover (see "System Board Components" on page 65) and attach the jumper to electrical outlets, and then turn them on page 96). The real-time clock is being reset (jumpered temporarily). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and...
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... system board mouse problems, 42 N network Network Setup Wizard, 21 problems, 43 setting up , 22 problems, 35 K keyboard problems, 39 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 lights back of computer, 49 diagnostic, 49 M media card reader installing, 87 problems, 38 removing, 85 using, 18 memory 4-GB configurations, 68 DDR2 overview, 66 memory (continued) installation guidelines, 66 installing, 68 problems, 41 removing, 70 type supported, 66 messages error, 37 modem adding, 93 problems, 35 monitor blank, 47 clone mode, 20 connect TV, 20 display settings, 20 extended desktop mode, 20 hard...
... system board mouse problems, 42 N network Network Setup Wizard, 21 problems, 43 setting up , 22 problems, 35 K keyboard problems, 39 L labels Microsoft Windows, 10 Service Tag, 10 lights back of computer, 49 diagnostic, 49 M media card reader installing, 87 problems, 38 removing, 85 using, 18 memory 4-GB configurations, 68 DDR2 overview, 66 memory (continued) installation guidelines, 66 installing, 68 problems, 41 removing, 70 type supported, 66 messages error, 37 modem adding, 93 problems, 35 monitor blank, 47 clone mode, 20 connect TV, 20 display settings, 20 extended desktop mode, 20 hard...
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... restoring, 56 Operating System CD, 12 P password clearing, 108 jumper, 108 PC Restore, 56 PCI Express cards installing, 71 removing, 74 playing CDs, 23 DVDs, 23 power conserving, 28 hibernate mode, 28, 30 managing, 28 options, 29 options, advanced, 30 options, hibernate, 30 options, schemes, 29 problems, 43 standby mode, 28 power light conditions, 43 power options properties, 29 printer cable, 17 connecting, 17 problems, 44 printer (continued) setting up, 17 USB, 18 problems battery, 33 blue screen, 40 CD drive, 34 CD/DVD...
... restoring, 56 Operating System CD, 12 P password clearing, 108 jumper, 108 PC Restore, 56 PCI Express cards installing, 71 removing, 74 playing CDs, 23 DVDs, 23 power conserving, 28 hibernate mode, 28, 30 managing, 28 options, 29 options, advanced, 30 options, hibernate, 30 options, schemes, 29 problems, 43 standby mode, 28 power light conditions, 43 power options properties, 29 printer cable, 17 connecting, 17 problems, 44 printer (continued) setting up, 17 USB, 18 problems battery, 33 blue screen, 40 CD drive, 34 CD/DVD...
