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Mouse

If your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. To clean a non-optical mouse:

1Turn the retainer ring on the underside of your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball.

2Wipe the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth.

3Blow carefully into the ball cage to dislodge dust and lint.

4If the rollers inside the ball cage are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with isopropyl alcohol.

5Recenter the rollers in their channels if they are misaligned. Ensure that fluff from the swab is not left on the rollers.

6Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it clicks into place.

Floppy Drive

NOTICE: Do not attempt to clean drive heads with a swab. You might accidentally misalign the heads, which prevents the drive from operating.

Clean your floppy drive using a commercially available cleaning kit. These kits contain pretreated floppy disks to remove contaminants that accumulate during normal operation.

CDs and DVDs

NOTICE: Always use compressed air to clean the lens in the CD/DVD drive, and follow the instructions that come with the compressed air. Never touch the lens in the drive.

If you notice problems, such as skipping, with the playback quality of your CDs or DVDs, try cleaning the discs.

1Hold the disc by its outer edge. You can also touch the inside edge of the center hole.

NOTICE: To prevent damaging the surface, do not wipe in a circular motion around the disc.

2With a soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of the disc (the unlabeled side) in a straight line from the center to the outer edge of the disc.

For stubborn dirt, try using water or a diluted solution of water and mild soap. You can also purchase commercial products that clean discs and provide some protection from dust, fingerprints, and scratches. Cleaning products for CDs are safe to use on DVDs.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Service Tag CD or DVD activity lightSeptember DD137 Contents Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore103 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesAdding a Second Hard Drive optional 107 104109 110Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationFinding Information When you use Use the Service Tag toService Code to direct Microsoft Windows License LabelFollow the instructions on the screen Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Finding Information Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterSetting Up and Using Your Computer Printer CableUSB connector on computer USB printer cable Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the VolumeCopying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDsHelpful Tips Using a Media Card Reader OptionalConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Power ManagementConnector Network adapter connector on computer Network cablePower Options Properties Standby ModeHibernate Mode Advanced Tab Power Schemes TabUsing RAID with Hard Drive Passwords About RAID ConfigurationsRAID Level Hibernate TabSetting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Configuring Your Computer for RAIDDeleting a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Level 1 ConfigurationCreating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 1 ConfigurationHyper-Threading Battery Problems Troubleshooting TipsDrive Problems Solving ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problemsHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsUse these characters in filenames Error MessagesMedia Card Reader Problems Lockups and Software Problems Keyboard ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program stops respondingProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsOther software problems Memory ProblemsMouse Problems Power Problems Network ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsModule see Installing Memory on Light Pattern Problem DescriptionModules without error Installing Memory onSee Cards on Determine whether a conflict exists byThen restart the computer Repeat this process for each card. IfLight Pattern Problem Description Option Function Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Tab Function What Is a Driver?Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversIdentifying Drivers Windows XPRestoring Your Operating System Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecUndoing the Last System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Advanced Troubleshooting Before You Begin Removing and Installing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer System shutdown SystemBack View of the Computer Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts CD or DVD drive Floppy drive Hard drive Power supplyInside View of Your Computer Memory System Board ComponentsDDR2 Memory Overview Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Installing MemorySecuring clips Connector Removing Memory Cards Installing an Expansion Card Not fully seated card Fully seated card Alignment guide Removing an Expansion Card Drive Panels Sliding plate lever Drive panel Removing the Drive PanelReplacing the Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Drive-Panel InsertDrive-panel Insert latch Drive panel Drive-panel insert Drive-panel Insert tab Center drive-panelReplacing the Drive Panel DrivesCD/DVD drives Connecting Drive CablesIDE Drive Addressing Power Cable Connector Drive Interface ConnectorsSerial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connector Power cableHard Drive Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesRemoving a Hard Drive Tabs Hard drive Removing and Installing PartsDrive Bracket rails Installing a Hard DrivePrimary hard drive Upper bay Adding a Second Hard Drive optionalRail tabs Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy DrivePage Drive Screws Installing a Floppy DrivePower cable Data cable Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card ReaderSliding plate lever Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Screws Installing a Media Card ReaderFlexBay cable Media Card Reader CD/DVD DriveRemoving a CD/DVD Drive Data cable Power cable Removing and Installing PartsSliding plate lever CD/DVD drive Installing a CD/DVD DriveDrive Screws Removing and Installing Parts Data cable Power cable Replacing the Battery BatteryReplacing the Computer Cover Battery Battery socketRemoving and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts Level 1 L1 cache At least 16 KB Level 2 L2 cache SpecificationsPipelined-burst, eight-way set associative, write-back Sram System clock MHz data rate Appendix100 101 102 Entering System Setup System SetupSystem Setup Screen Overview104 System Setup OptionsOr RAID On 105106 Option Settings Boot Sequence107 Remotely from Suspend108 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current BootChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots 109 Clearing Forgotten PasswordsCleaning Your Computer Clearing Cmos SettingsComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor 110Floppy Drive MouseCDs and DVDs 111Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals113 Class a Class B114 Contacting DellFCC Identification Information 115 116 117 592 818 118Colombia 980-9-15-3978119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 01344 373 13001344 860 Uruguay131 132 Index 133 Index134 Index Index 135 136 Index USBIndex 137 138 Index
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