Dell 200 owner manual W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m

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Dell™ XPS™ 200

Owner’s Manual

front-panel door (open)

front-panel door (push to open)

power button

power light

	optional floppy drive or
diagnostic lights	Media Card Reader*
diagnostic lights
hard-drive activity light
headphone connector	CD or DVD drive light
	CD or DVD drive light

microphone connector	USB 2.0 connectors (2)
IEEE 1394 connector

voltage selection switch

line-out connector

line-in connector

rear-surround sound

connector

modem connector

network connector

power connector

microphone/side-surround sound connector center/LFE connector

S/PDIF-out connector integrated video connector

USB 2.0 connectors (5)

IEEE 1394 connector

PCI Express x16 card slot

PCI Express x1 card slot

*Not present on certain computers.

Model DHP

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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 September TD649 Contents Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsReplacing the External Modem Connector 102 100105 107Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationFinding Information When you use Use the Service Tag toOrder status, warranty, and repair information UpdatesClick the arrow icon Click the topic that describes your problemFollow the instructions on the screen Finding Information Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Using a Media Card Reader OptionalUSB connector on computer USB printer cable Connecting a TV Optional Changing the Display Settings Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Network adapter connector on computerNetwork Setup Wizard Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Click Checklist for creating a networkClick Connect to the Internet Playing a CD or DVDIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Setting Up and Using Your Computer CD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDsHelpful Tips Standby Mode Power ManagementHibernate Mode Power Schemes Tab Power Options PropertiesUnderstanding Intel Viiv Technology Optional Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology OptionalAdvanced Tab Hibernate TabEnabling the QRT feature in the Operating system Enabling the QRT Feature in System SetupHyper-Threading Click Hardware and click Device Manager 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 ProblemsError Messages Ieee 1394 Device Problems Media Card Reader ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Keyboard ProblemsComputer does not start up Program stops responding Computer stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemOther software problems Memory ProblemsSimultaneously press CtrlEsc to display the Start menu Mouse ProblemsComputer Start the computer Power Problems Network ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsIf the problem still exists, install a Remove the card, reinstall it seeModules installed, remove Normally, reinstall an additionalRemote control Press the power buttonIf there is an error message on your Screen identifying a problem with aWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionDrivers What Is a Driver?Tab Function Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversManually Reinstalling Drivers Windows XPResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Creating a Restore PointEnabling System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreUsing Dell PC Restore by Symantec Removing Dell PC Restore Before You Begin Removing and Installing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerRemoving and Installing Parts Front View Front and Back View of the ComputerCD/DVD drive eject ButtonNo light The computer is turned off Remain connected, such as printers and keyboardsSteady green The computer is in a normal operating state Front-panel doorBack View Appropriate connectorCard slots CardsAttached Connector Line-in connectorReliable operation Network activity light Removing the Computer Cover Security cable slot Cover release latch Computer cover Inside View of Your Computer Password jumper Internal speaker Processor connector CPUPower Processor fan ConnectorDDR2 Memory Overview MemoryInstalling Memory Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsNotch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Securing clips ConnectorRemoving Memory CardsX16 card X1 card PCI Express Installing a PCI Express CardX16 card slot Retention arm tab Edge connector Securing slot Card connector Securing tabSeated Card not fully seated Card fully BracketRemoving a PCI Express Card Retention arm PCI Express card Edge connector Card connectorDrives Connecting Drive CablesCD/DVD drive Hard drive Power Cable Connector Drive Interface ConnectorsConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Serial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connectorHard Drive Removing a Hard Drive Power cableTabs Hard drive Tabs Drive Drive bracket Installing a Hard DriveRemoving a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD DriveCD/DVD drive Drive release latch Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation Installing a CD/DVD DriveMedia Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader Interface cable Removing and Installing PartsMedia Card Reader Drive release latch Installing a Media Card ReaderInterface cable Removing and Installing Parts Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy Drive OptionalFloppy drive Drive release latch Disconnect the interface cable from the system board seeInstalling a Floppy Drive Removing and Installing Parts Modem Pull tab Removing and Installing PartsReplacing the Modem Screws Modem cableReplacing the External Modem Connector Screw BatteryBattery positive side Replacing the BatteryReplacing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Specifications NIC One PCI Express lane Connector Connector size PinsFloppy connector Video Hole D-SUB connectorProcessor power Serial ATAProblems on Controls and Lights Power control Push button Power lightAn explanation of the diagnostic light codes StateOverview System SetupSystem Setup Screens Entering System Setup100 101 Ahci or ATA mode System Setup Options102 103 104 Password optionTimes Monday through FridayOption Settings Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 105106 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots107 Clearing Forgotten PasswordsCleaning Your Computer Clearing Cmos SettingsComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor 108CDs and DVDs MouseDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals111 Contacting DellToll-free 112Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Buenos Aires113 114 Chile Santiago 115China Xiamen 592 818116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 Index 129Network Setup Wizard 131 Compatibility, 35 restore to previous operatingWizard Booting to devices Video Problems Volume Adjusting 132Hardware Troubleshooter Help and Support Center

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