Dell 8200 manual If you cannot play a DVD movie, If the CD-RW drive stops writing

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HINT: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work in all DVD drives.

IF H E A D P H O N E S A R E C O N N E C T E D T O T H E F R O N T -P A N E L HE A D P HO N E C O N NE C T O R, C H E C K F O R S O U ND F R O M T H E H E A D P H O N E S — Sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer’s front-panel headphone connector.

CH E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R — See page 28.

If you cannot play a DVD movie

EN S U R E T H A T WI ND O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T HE D R I V E — In Windows XP, click the Start button, and then click My Computer. In Windows Me and Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop. If the DVD drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive.

TE S T T H E D R I V E W I T H A N O T H E R DVD — Insert another DVD to eliminate the possibility that the original DVD is defective.

CL E A N T H E D I S C — See the Tell Me How help file for instructions.

HINT: If you disable standby mode to write to a CD-RW drive, remember to reenable standby mode when you finish writing to the CD.

If the CD-RW drive stops writing

TU R N O F F ST A N D B Y I N WI N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I N G T O A CD -RW

D I S C — See the Tell Me How help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center in Windows XP and Windows Me (Help in Windows 2000). To access help files, see page 24.

CH A NG E T H E W R I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E — The CD-RW drive must receive a steady stream of data when writing. If the stream is interrupted, an error occurs. Closing all programs before writing to the CD-RW may also alleviate the problem.

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Contents Solutions Guide Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsContents If the screen is difficult to read Adding Parts Appendix Index Contents Safety Instructions When Using Your ComputerErgonomic Computing Habits Safety Instructions When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery Disposal Setting Up Connecting a Printer Parallel PrinterUSB Printer Installing the Printer Driver Setting Up a Home and Office Network Windows XP Only Transferring Information to a New Computer Windows XP OnlyWindows Me and Windows Turning Off the ComputerWindows XP Solving Problems Finding Solutions See Accessing Help Files Windows Millennium Edition Me and WindowsPower Problems Start-Up Error MessagesVideo and Monitor Problems If the screen is blankIf the screen is difficult to read Sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture qualitySound and Speaker Problems Click Appearance and ThemesPrinter Problems If you cannot print to a parallel port printerIf you cannot print to a USB printer Scanner Problems Modem Problems Click Phone and Modem Options Mouse Problems Keyboard Problems Windows XPDrive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy diskIf you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD If you cannot play a DVD movie If the CD-RW drive stops writingUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start Network ProblemsIf you have a hard drive problem Click the Change or Remove Program icon Microsoft Windows Error MessagesClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Program crashes General Program ProblemsProgram error causes the system to lock up Program stops respondingProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Internet Connection ProblemsIf you have a problem with your Internet connection Double-click the Phone and Modems Options icon Modems Properties window, click Dialing PropertiesClose the Modems Properties window Close the Control Panel Reinstalling Drivers Mail ProblemsResolving Other Technical Problems Solving Problems Using 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 Me Click the Device Manager tabWindows Using System Restore Click the System Restore tabCreating a Restore Point Windows MeRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreSolving Problems Reinstalling Windows Me Select Start Windows Setup from CD-ROM, and then press Enter Reinstalling Windows Click I accept the Agreement, and then click NextSolving Problems Computer automatically restarts W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Adding Parts Power button Front and Back View of the ComputerUSB 1.1 connectors Service tag Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms Reattaching the Front DoorReattaching the Hinge Arms L l . c o m Opening the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Arrow Release button Back of computerPower supply Back of computer System Board Adding Cards Ensure that the card is fully seated in the connector Removing Cards Tab Securing lever Back of computer Adding Memory Rdram Overview Continuity modules Adding Parts Securing clips 2 notches Replacing the AGP Card Adding a Second Hard Drive Adding Parts Rail tabs Adding Other Drives Inch Devices Gently slide the drive into the bay until you hear a click Power cable Drive cable Securing tabs Tabs 2 drive Drive bay Closing the Computer Cover P e n d i Specifications MicroprocessorMemory Audio2 Power Standard Settings Altitude Operating 15.2 to 3048 m -50 to 10,000 ft StorageViewing Settings Clearing Forgotten Passwords System Setup Program ScreensReplacing the Battery Battery Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyContact Numbers and Addresses Contacting DellDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Barbados Austria ViennaWebsite support.euro.dell.com Belgium BrusselsChile Santiago Canada North York, OntarioCayman Islands China XiamenDominican Republic Czech Republic PragueDenmark Copenhagen El SalvadorCorporate Finland HelsinkiFrance Paris Montpellier Home and Small Business Hong Kong Germany LangenGuatemala IndiaItaly Milan Home and Small Business JamaicaJapan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com Korea SeoulMacau Latin AmericaLuxembourg Malaysia PenangNetherlands Amsterdam MexicoNetherlands Antilles New ZealandPeru Norway LysakerPanama Poland WarsawSouth Africa Johannesburg St. LuciaSingapore Singapore 09/091Taiwan Sweden Upplands VasbySwitzerland Geneva ThailandTrinidad/Tobago BracknellVenezuela A. Austin, TexasUS Virgin Islands Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Regulatory Information118 Appendix NOM Information Mexico Only One-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranties and Return PolicyAppendix 121 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 128 Appendix Four-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two, Three, and Four Appendix 131 One-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Appendix 133 Two-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Appendix 135 136 Appendix Three-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only 138 Appendix Appendix 139 140 Appendix Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only Guarantee Making a Claim Dell Computer de Mexico SA de CV D ex 146 Index Index 147 148 Index Dell Information Development Localization Supplier

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