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troubleshooting (continued) error messages, 34 memory, 46

power, 45

power light conditions, 45 power lights, 31 program crashes, 47

programs and Windows compatibility, 48 restore to previous state, 54 software, 47-49

tips, 45

U

updates

software and hardware, 49

W

warranty information, 60 Windows License label, 61

Index

Windows Vista

Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 Device Driver Rollback, 51 Program Compatibility wizard, 48 reinstalling, 59

returning to a previous device driver version, 51 System Restore, 54

Windows XP

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 59

setting up Internet connection, 17 System Restore, 54

wizards

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility wizard, 48

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Contents Setup Quick Reference Guide Model Dcmtlf July U792G Contents Technical Support and Customer Reinstalling SoftwareDell Technical Update Service Finding InformationAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status Contents Front View About Your ComputerBack View Vostro A100 Back Panel ConnectorsVostro A180 Quick Setup Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Internet service Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Connecting to the Internet Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up Your Computer System Information Vostro A100 Vostro A180 SpecificationsProcessor MB for Intel Pentium Dual-Core processorInterrupt levels Bios chip Nvram 10/100 communicationMemory Vostro A100 Vostro A180 Audio Video Vostro A100Type Integrated Intel integrated video GMA Than 512 MBExpansion Bus Vostro A100 Vostro A180 Drives Vostro A100 Vostro A180 PCI Express OnePCI Express lane PCI Express lanesConnectors Vostro A100 Vostro A180 One 4-pin connector System board connectorsTwo 7-pin connectors Four 7-pin connectors One 34-pin connectorControls and Lights Vostro A100 Vostro A180 Yellow blinking light Green light Power on stateControls and Lights Vostro A100 Rear of computerPhysical PowerEnvironmental Airborne contaminant level Altitude15.2 to 3048 m -50 to 10,000 ft 15.2 to 10,668 m -50 to 35,000 ftBeep Codes TroubleshootingPower Lights ToolsCode Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive Code Description DA T a Error The hard drive cannot read the data Error MessagesT E N D E D M E M O R Y S I Z E H a S Do not use these characters in filenamesY B O a R D C L O C K L I N E F a I L U R E For C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T a C C E S S I B L E I N OP E R a T I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D See the program documentation for installation instructions Click UninstallT R E a D Y Insert a disk into the drive and try again System MessagesR D -D I S K D R I V E R E a D F a I L U R E Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Dell DiagnosticsTo start the Hardware Troubleshooter Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsType 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed Insert the Drivers and Utilities mediaTroubleshooting Tips Power ProblemsFollow these tips when troubleshooting your computer Memory Problems Ensure that the display is connected and powered onReseat the memory modules see your Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start up Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics onComputer stops responding Solid blue screen appears Then reinstall the programProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedlyDell Technical Update Service Other software problemsTroubleshooting Click Properties→ Device Manager Reinstalling SoftwareDrivers Identifying DriversClick the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver Using the Drivers and Utilities MediaAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Manually Reinstalling DriversRestoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Click StartUsing Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Windows Vista OnlySelect Repair Your Computer Using the Operating System Media Before you Begin Click Dell Factory Image RestoreClick Finish to restart the computer If the Install Windows message appears, click Exit Reinstalling WindowsOperating System Media Finding InformationDocumentation Document/Media/Label Contents Drivers and Utilities MediaSafety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support Be found at support.dell.comMicrosoft Windows License Label Document/Media/Label ContentsSupport.dell.com Dell Technology GuideFinding Information Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist on Getting HelpObtaining Assistance Technical Support and Customer Service Online ServicesAutomated Order-Status Service AutoTech ServiceProduct Information Problems With Your OrderBefore You Call Name Date Diagnostics ChecklistFor customers in the United States, call 800-WWW Dell Contacting DellGetting Help Index Beep codesContacting Dell, 63 License label Media Operating System media, 59 operating system product key Operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 mediaSetup computer Index Index