Dell G884D manual Macrovision Product Notice

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

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CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Macrovision Product Notice

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Model DC01L

July 2008

P/N G884D

Rev. A00

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Contents Dell XPS Quick Reference Guide Macrovision Product Notice Contents Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Starting Dell Diagnostics FromLockups and Software Problems Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Contents About Your Computer About Your ComputerFront View of the Computer Back View of the Computer Front Panel Connectors Back Panel ConnectorsAbout Your Computer Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up Your ComputerSafety Instructions Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTransferring Information to a New Computer Processor SpecificationsSpecifications MemoryConnector data width ConnectorsConnector size ConnectorDrives Network adapterConnectors Audio Serial ATA Ieee 1394 FirewireESATA FlexBayControls and Lights Power buttonPower light Hard-drive activity lightPhysical PowerWattage EnvironmentalGrms Optimizing for Greater Performance Optimizing for Greater PerformanceUnderstanding Intel SpeedStep Technology Optimizing for Greater Performance Troubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Tools Beep CodesType into your computer see the Service Continue until you have identified a faultyError Code Description Suggested Remedy RepetitiveIf the problem persists, contact Dell see Contacting Dell on Code DescriptionSystem Messages Message Possible Cause Corrective ActionMessage Possible Cause Message Possible Cause Dell Diagnostics When to Use Dell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveInsert the Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionYour computer Solving Problems Power ProblemsMemory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upSolid blue screen appears Reinstalling Your Operating System Reinstalling Your Operating SystemWhat Is a Driver? DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying DriversUsing the Drivers and Utilities media Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Using Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System Media Before you BeginReinstalling Windows Vista Finding Information Dell Technology Guide About your operating system Using and maintaining devicesTerms and Conditions U.S. only Getting Help Getting HelpObtaining Assistance Technical Support and Customer Service Online ServicesAutomated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Product InformationReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You CallPage Contacting Dell Index IndexIndex Index Index