Dell 2200 owner manual Network Problems, If you have a hard drive problem

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If you have a hard drive problem

R U N SC A N DI S K

1 In Windows XP click the Start button, and then click My Computer. In Windows 2000 double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop.

2 Right-click on the drive letter (local disk) that you want to scan for errors, and then click Properties.

3 Click the Tools tab.

4 Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 5 Click Start.

CH E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I C T S — See page 47.

Network Problems

CH E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R — Ensure that the network cable connector is firmly connected to the connector on the computer and the network wall jack as shown on the START HERE sheet for your computer.

CH E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R — A green light indicates a 10-Mbps network connection, and an orange light indicates a 100-Mbps network connection. The light blinks amber when there is any network traffic. If the light is dark, try replacing the network cable.

RE S T A R T T H E C O M P U T E R — Try to log on to the network again.

CO N T A C T Y O U R N E T W O R K A D M I N I S T R A T O R — Verify that your network settings are correct and that the network is functioning.

CH E C K F O R I N T E R R U P T R E Q U E S T C O N F L I C T S — See page 47.

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Contents Dell Dimension Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsContents Microsoft Windows Error Messages Adding Parts Appendix Index Contents Safety Instructions When Using Your ComputerW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m When Working Inside Your Computer Safety Instructions Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Ergonomic Computing HabitsBattery Disposal Setting Up Connecting a Printer Parallel PrinterUSB Printer Installing the Printer Driver Transferring Information to a New Computer Windows XP Only Setting Up a Home and Office Network Windows XP Only Turning Off the ComputerWindows XP WindowsSetting Up W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Solving Problems Finding Solutions See Accessing Help Files Power ProblemsStart-Up Error Messages Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is blankIf the screen is difficult to read No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsClick Appearance and Themes No sound from headphones Click Sounds and Audio DevicesPrinter Problems If you cannot print to a parallel port printerIf you cannot print to a USB printer Scanner Problems Modem ProblemsClick Phone and Modem Options Double-clickPhone and Modem OptionsMouse Problems Drive Problems Keyboard ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy disk If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD If you cannot play a DVD movie If the CD-RWdrive stops writingIf you have a hard drive problem Network ProblemsUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Microsoft Windows Error MessagesClick the Change or Remove Program icon General Program Problems Program error causes the system to lock upProgram crashes Program stops respondingIf you have a problem with your Internet connection Internet Connection ProblemsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Double-click the Phone and Modems Options icon Mail ProblemsClose the Phone and Modems Options window Resolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling DriversUsing the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click NextClick Performance and Maintenance, and then click System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesWindows Using System Restore Using the XP System Restore Wizard Creating a Restore PointManually Creating the Restore Points Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreSolving Problems Reinstalling Windows Press Enter again to restart your computer Computer automatically restarts Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer Voltage selection switch Serial connector Parallel connector Removing the Computer Cover Computer cover Release latch Rotating the Power Supply Power supply Release latch Drive power cables Power supply Drive power cables Looking Inside Your Computer System Board FAN Microprocessor DIMMA, DimmbAdding a 3.5-Inch Drive Front-panel release tab Retaining hooks Rotate the power supply see Drive bay plate Front of computer Left rail right rail Connect a power cable to the drive Adding Cards Filler bracket Card Card cutout Fully seated Removing Cards Adding Memory Securing clips 2 notches Replacing the Computer Cover P e n d i Specifications MicroprocessorDrives Physical Environmental Standard Settings Viewing Settings System Setup Program ScreensClearing Forgotten Passwords Replacing the Battery Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsContacting Dell Contact Numbers and AddressesAntigua and Barbuda Argentina Buenos AiresAustria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.comBarbados Belgium BrusselsCanada North York, Ontario Cayman IslandsChile Santiago China XiamenCzech Republic Prague Denmark CopenhagenDominican Republic El SalvadorFrance Paris Montpellier Home and Small Business Finland HelsinkiCorporate Germany Langen GuatemalaHong Kong IndiaIreland Cherrywood Italy Milan Home and Small BusinessWebsite support.euro.dell.com Corporate Website support.euro.dell.com JamaicaJapan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com Korea SeoulLatin America LuxembourgMacau Malaysia PenangMexico Netherlands AntillesNetherlands Amsterdam New ZealandNorway Lysaker PanamaPeru Poland WarsawSt. Lucia Singapore SingaporeSouth Africa Johannesburg 09/091Sweden Upplands Vasby Switzerland GenevaTaiwan ThailandTrinidad/Tobago BracknellVirgin Islands A. Austin, TexasVenezuela Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Regulatory Information108 FCC Notices U.S. Only Class a Class B NOM Information Mexico Only One-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranties and Return Policy113 Two-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Year One Limited Warranty Coverage During Year Two General Provisions Three-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two and Three 120 Four-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two, Three, and Four 123 One-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only 125 Two-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Coverage During Year One Coverage During Year Two Three-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only 130 Coverage During Years Two and Three 132 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only Exclusions GuaranteeMaking a Claim Limitation and Statutory Rights Appendix D ex Printer setting up, 16 troubleshooting 139 140
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