Dell 200 owner manual Front View of the Computer, Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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1location of Service Tag Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.

2	optical drive	Use the optical drive for playing a CD/DVD.

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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 Dell VostroJuly DX333 Contents Setting Up Your Internet Connection Power Options PropertiesConfiguring for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Connecting to a Network AdapterWindows operating system Solid blue screen appears Media Card Reader ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from headphones Contents100 Video and Monitor ProblemsDell Diagnostics Main Menu If the screen is difficult to read101 151 Replacing the Power Supply 152Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink 150207 189Contents What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty information Your systemFinding Information Direct your call when contacting Use the Service Tag to identify yourComputer when you use Enter the Express Service Code toOther Dell customers Updates appropriate for yourConfiguration Education customers can also useProblem Windows Vista, click Windows Vista Start buttonIcon Front View of the Computer Setting Up and Using Your ComputerOptional CD/DVD eject Can contain an optional optical drivePerform an operating system shutdown Power buttonPower light Light in the center of this button indicates For more informationBack View of the Computer Padlock rings, insert a commercially available Access to the inside of the computer. To useAllow you to secure the computer cover to Chassis with a padlock to prevent unauthorizedBack Panel Connectors Speakers with integrated amplifiers Extremely low bass extension. Systems not usingSpeakers in the surround sound setup Connector is on the cardInstalling Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Page Playing CDs and DVDs Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureDVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying CDs and DVDs Setting Up and Using Your Computer Media Type Read Write Rewritable YesMaybe Using a Media Card Reader Optional SecureDigital Card SD/ MultiMediaCard MMC Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors Connecting Two MonitorsConnecting a TV TV-OUT connectorMay not be present on your computer Optional DVI adapter Power Management Options in Windows XP Changing the Display SettingsStandby Mode Hibernate Mode Power Options Properties Power Management Options in Windows Vista Standby Mode Power Plan Properties Enabling SpeedStep Technology RAID Level 1 Configuration About RAID ConfigurationsConfiguring Your Hard Drives for RAID Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Option ROM Utility Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager Setting Up and Using Your Computer Page Setting Up and Using Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork adapter connector Network Setup WizardConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Solving Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computerE C K T H E C a B L E C O N N E C T I O N S Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Optical drive problemsHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsN T H E M O D E M D I a G N O S T I C S to O L Solving Problems Do not use these characters in filenames Error MessagesKeyboard Problems Program stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingWindows XP Solid blue screen appearsC K U P Y O U R F I L E S I M M E D I a T E L Y Other software problemsMedia Card Reader Problems Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Memory ProblemsMouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is difficult to read Troubleshooting Tools Power LightsBeep Codes Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive Short Beeps System Messages Troubleshooting Tools Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function What Is a Driver? DriversTab Function Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesTroubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting Tools Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore Troubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting Tools Before you Begin Using the Operating System MediaTo reinstall Windows, you need the following items Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Removing and Installing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer103 Removing the Computer CoverComputer cover Optical drive Power supply Inside View of Your Computer105 106 Memory module Connector DIMM2 Connector DIMM3Battery socket System Board Components107 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23108 109 110 +12 Vadc Yellow DC Power Connector P7 Pin Number Signal NameMemory 111112 Memory Installation GuidelinesInstalling Memory Memory connector DIMM1113 Notch Crossbar CutoutsCards Removing Memory115 PCI and PCI Express Cards Card retention bracket 117Alignment bar Fully-seated card Not fully-seated card 118119 PCI Express x16 card Securing tabPCI Express x1 card slot PCI Express x16 card slot Alignment guide Filler bracket ScrewGuide notch 121 To Off122 To On If you removed an add-in network connectorBezel Removing the BezelClamp insert Back of computer Bezel gripClamp insert Back side of computer Replacing the BezelAlign and insert the bezel clamps in the bezel insert 125126 DrivesRecommended Drive Cable Connections Connecting Drive CablesDrive Interface Connectors Power cableConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Hard DrivesInterface cable Hard drive Power cable 129Screws Removing and Installing Parts Connector Drive bay 131System board Screws Removing and Installing Parts Second hard drive Power cable 133Optional System board Screws Floppy Drive 135 Removing and Installing Parts 137 Connector Floppy driveRemoving and Installing Parts Drive panel insert optional 139Media Card Reader Data cable Power cable Media Card Reader140 141 Connector FlexBay slot 143 Optical Drive144 145 Optical drive Data cable System board Screw holes Screws Connector Optical drive bay147 Screw holes 149 Replacing the Battery BatteryPower Supply Battery release lever151 152 Replacing the Power Supply153 PanelRemoving the I/O Panel 154Panel clamp Screw Cables Installing the I/O Panel Processor Fan155 Captive screws Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink AssemblyAssembly 156157 Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink AssemblyProcessor Removing the Processor158 Installing the Processor 159Processor cover Socket Removing and Installing Parts 161 Chassis Fan Removing the Chassis Fan162 163 Replacing the Chassis FanRemoving the System Board System BoardInstalling the System Board System Board Screws165 Replacing the Computer Cover Move the computer to the upright position 167Computer cover tab Slot 168 Communication Specifications169 Integrated network interface capable of 10/100170 171 172 173 System Setup Entering System SetupOverview 175 176 System Setup OptionsOff On On by default FIXED, Dvmt Dvmt by default177 Boot Sequence 179 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 181 Clearing Cmos SettingsFlashing the Bios Cleaning Your Computer182 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse183 CDs and DVDs Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFCC Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsOne Dell Way 186Product name Dell Vostro Model number Company name Dell Inc187 Contacting Dell188 Glossary Glossary190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 Index Inside view, 105 stops respondingIndex 209 210 Problems battery, 59 beep codes211 USB Booting to devices Using Windows Device Driver Rollback 212213 Wizard, 68 reinstalling, 94 scanner, 77 System Restore214

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