Dell 200 owner manual Power button, Power light Light in the center of this button indicates

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power button,

Press the power button to turn on the computer.

 

power light

The light in the center of this button indicates

 

 

power state. See "Controls and Lights" on page 172

 

 

for more information.

 

 

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the

 

 

power button to turn off the computer. Instead,

 

 

perform an operating system shutdown.

 

 

 

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drive activity light

The drive activity light is on when the computer

 

 

reads data from or writes data to the hard drive.

The light might also be on when a device such as a

CD player is operating.

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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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 Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Power Options PropertiesConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionSound and Speaker Problems Media Card Reader ProblemsNo sound from headphones Contents Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is difficult to read 100101 Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Replacing the Power Supply 152150 151207 189Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationYour system Computer when you use Use the Service Tag to identify yourEnter the Express Service Code to Direct your call when contactingConfiguration Updates appropriate for yourEducation customers can also use Other Dell customersIcon ProblemWindows Vista, click Windows Vista Start button Front View of the Computer Setting Up and Using Your ComputerOptional CD/DVD eject Can contain an optional optical drivePower light Light in the center of this button indicates Power buttonFor more information Perform an operating system shutdownBack View of the Computer Allow you to secure the computer cover to Access to the inside of the computer. To useChassis with a padlock to prevent unauthorized Padlock rings, insert a commercially availableBack Panel Connectors Speakers in the surround sound setup Extremely low bass extension. Systems not usingConnector is on the card Speakers with integrated amplifiersInstalling Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up and Using Your Computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Page Playing CDs and DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture Copying CDs and DVDs Setting Up and Using Your Computer Maybe Media Type Read Write RewritableYes Using a Media Card Reader Optional SecureDigital Card SD/ MultiMediaCard MMC Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors Connecting Two MonitorsMay not be present on your computer Optional DVI adapter Connecting a TVTV-OUT connector Standby Mode Power Management Options in Windows XPChanging the Display Settings 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 Battery Problems Troubleshooting TipsFollow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer Solving ProblemsE 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 Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program 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 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Tab Function What Is a Driver?Drivers 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 Recommended Tools Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Before Working Inside Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer103 Removing the Computer CoverComputer cover 105 Optical drive Power supplyInside View of Your Computer Battery socket Memory module Connector DIMM2 Connector DIMM3System Board Components 106107 108 Power Supply DC Connector Pin AssignmentsDC Power Connector P1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 109 110 Memory DC Power Connector P7 Pin Number Signal Name111 +12 Vadc Yellow112 Memory Installation Guidelines113 Installing MemoryMemory connector DIMM1 Notch Crossbar Cutouts115 CardsRemoving Memory PCI and PCI Express Cards Card retention bracket 117Alignment bar Fully-seated card Not fully-seated card 118PCI Express x1 card slot PCI Express x16 card slot 119PCI Express x16 card Securing tab Guide notch Alignment guide Filler bracketScrew 121 To Off122 Bezel If you removed an add-in network connectorRemoving the Bezel To OnClamp insert Back of computer Bezel gripAlign and insert the bezel clamps in the bezel insert Replacing the Bezel125 Clamp insert Back side of computer126 DrivesDrive Interface Connectors Connecting Drive CablesPower cable Recommended Drive Cable ConnectionsInterface cable Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesHard Drives Screws Hard drive Power cable129 Removing and Installing Parts System board Screws Connector Drive bay131 Removing and Installing Parts Optional System board Screws Second hard drive Power cable133 Floppy Drive 135 Removing and Installing Parts 137 Connector Floppy driveRemoving and Installing Parts Drive panel insert optional 139140 Media Card Reader Data cable Power cableMedia Card Reader 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 Battery151 Power SupplyBattery release lever 152 Replacing the Power Supply153 PanelPanel clamp Screw Cables Removing the I/O Panel154 155 Installing the I/O PanelProcessor Fan Assembly Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly156 Captive screws157 Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly158 ProcessorRemoving the Processor Processor cover Socket Installing the Processor159 Removing and Installing Parts 161 162 Chassis FanRemoving the Chassis Fan 163 Replacing the Chassis FanRemoving the System Board System Board165 Installing the System BoardSystem Board Screws Replacing the Computer Cover Computer cover tab Slot Move the computer to the upright position167 168 169 SpecificationsIntegrated network interface capable of 10/100 Communication170 171 172 173 Overview System SetupEntering System Setup 175 176 System Setup Options177 Off On On by defaultFIXED, Dvmt Dvmt by default Boot Sequence 179 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 181 Clearing Cmos Settings182 Flashing the BiosCleaning Your Computer 183 Computer, Keyboard, and MonitorMouse CDs and DVDs Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class BProduct name Dell Vostro Model number 186Company name Dell Inc One Dell Way187 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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