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Service Tag CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light
November WD722
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Solving Problems
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
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Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information
Finding Information
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License
At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be
Order status, warranty, and repair information
Updates
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
Click the arrow icon
Click the topic that describes your problem
Follow the instructions on the screen
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Connecting to the Internet
USB connector on computer USB printer cable
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Playing CDs and DVDs
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
Adjusting the Volume
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Adjusting the Picture
Copying CDs and DVDs
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Helpful Tips
Using a Media Card Reader Optional
Connecting Two Monitors
TV-OUT connector VGA blue connector
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors
Optional DVI adapter
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting a TV
Changing the Display Settings
Network adapter
Power Management
Network Setup Wizard
Connector Network adapter connector on computer
Hibernate Mode
Standby Mode
Power Options Properties
Advanced Tab
Power Schemes Tab
Hyper-Threading
Ieee
Hibernate Tab
Hard drive
About Your RAID Configuration
RAID Level 0 Configuration
Segment
Configuring Your Computer for RAID
RAID Level 1 Configuration
Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration
Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode
Deleting a RAID Volume
Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Application Accelerator
Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration
Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration
To Mark a Drive as a Spare Hard Drive
Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration
Understanding Intel Viiv Technology Optional
Creating a Spare Hard Drive
Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup
Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology Optional
Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating system
Battery Problems
Troubleshooting Tips
Solving Problems
CD and DVD drive problems
Drive Problems
Hard drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
Solving Problems
Use these characters in filenames
Error Messages
Keyboard Problems
Media Card Reader Problems
Program stops responding
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start up
Computer stops responding
Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
Other software problems
Solid blue screen appears
Mouse Problems
Memory Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Scanner Problems
Printer Problems
No sound from speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from headphones
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is blank
If the screen is difficult to read
Solving Problems
Light Pattern Problem Description
Diagnostic Lights
Modules installed, remove
Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
If the problem still exists, install a
If the problem persists, contact Dell
Ensure that the cables are properly
If there is an error message on your
Screen identifying a problem with a
Installed on your computer
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Dell Diagnostics
Option Function
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Tab Function
Windows XP
Reinstalling Drivers
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Identifying Drivers
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Restoring Your Operating System
Creating a Restore Point
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Undoing the Last System Restore
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
Enabling System Restore
Removing Dell PC Restore
Turn Off Your Computer
Removing and Installing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Front View of the Computer
System shutdown
System
Back View of the Computer
Removing the Computer Cover
Removing and Installing Parts
Inside View of Your Computer
Power supply
System Board Components
Memory Overview
Memory
Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations
Securing clips Connector Removing and Installing Parts
Installing Memory
To processor
Memory module Cutouts Crossbar
Notch
Notches Memory module Cutouts Crossbars
Removing Memory
Cards
PCI Cards
Installing a PCI Card
Release tab
Release tabs Removing and Installing Parts
Removing a PCI Card
PCI Express Cards
Release tabs Card retention
Installing a PCI Express Card
Removing and Installing Parts
PCI Express Card slot
PCI Express X16 card Card Securing tab
Not fully seated card Bracket within slot Fully seated card
Release tab
Release tabs Lever on chassis wall
Removing a PCI Express Card
PCI Express
Release tab Card retention mechanism
Door
Piano bracket May not be present on all computers
Removing and Installing Parts
Removing the Drive Panel
Drive Panels
Sliding plate lever Drive panel
Center drive
Removing the Drive-Panel Insert
Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert
Drive-panel Insert tab Drive panel Drive-panel insert
Replacing the Drive Panel
Drives
General Installation Guidelines
Hard Drive
Removing a Hard Drive
Power cable Hard drive cable
Tabs Hard drive
Hard drive Hard drive bracket
Installing a Hard Drive
Adding a Second Hard Drive
Removing a Floppy Drive
Floppy Drive
Power cable Floppy drive cable
Installing a Floppy Drive
Removing a Media Card Reader
Media Card Reader
Media Card Reader Not present on all computers
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Installing a Media Card Reader
Media Card Reader Screws
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CD/DVD Drive
USB cable Media Card Reader Not present on all computers
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Removing a CD/DVD Drive
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Installing a CD/DVD Drive
CD/DVD drive Shoulder screws
System board
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Replacing the Battery
Battery
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Replacing the Computer Cover
Battery Battery socket Tab
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Removing and Installing Parts
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Specifications
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50.8 cm/sec
System Setup
Overview
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System Setup Screens
Entering System Setup
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System Setup Options
RAID On
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Remotely from Suspend
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Monday through Friday
Up from Hibernate or Off
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Boot Sequence
Option Settings
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
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Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
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Clearing Forgotten Passwords
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Clearing Cmos Settings
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
CDs and DVDs
Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Mouse
Floppy Drive
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Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
FCC Notices U.S. Only
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
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Class a Class B
FCC Identification Information
Contacting Dell
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Austria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.com
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Aruba
Australia Sydney
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Cayman Islands
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Chile Santiago
Colombia
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Costa Rica
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Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com
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Home and Small Business
Corporate
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Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers
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Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com
Jamaica
Korea Seoul
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Malaysia Penang Website support.ap.dell.com
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Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com
Macao
Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com
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Montserrat
Netherlands Antilles
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Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com
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Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com
Turks and Caicos Islands
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Thailand Website support.ap.dell.com
Trinidad/Tobago
Uruguay
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Venezuela
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Business
Virgin Islands
Appendix
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Index
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Index 147
Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer
Booting to devices, 119 connectors, 66 Warranty Windows XP
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