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2 55899BK1.BK : 55899tp1.fm Page 4 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM3 Safety Instructions55899BK1.BK : 55899si1.fm Page v Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM hen Using Your Computer 55899BK1.BK : 55899si1.fm Page vi Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 4 rgonomic Computing Habits hen Removing or Installing Memory Modules 5 rotecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 55899BK1.BK : 55899si1.fm Page vii Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 7 Preface55899BK1.BK : 55899pr1.fm Page ix Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM bout This Guide arranty and Return Policy Information 8 O55899BK1.BK : 55899pr1.fm Page x Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM ther Documents You May Need Notational ConventionsWarnings, Cautions, and Notes Typographical Conventions9 55899BK1.BK : 55899pr1.fm Page xi Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 11 Contents55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.TOC Page xiii Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PMChapter 2 Customizing System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 12 55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.TOC Page xiv Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PMChapter 3 Troubleshooting Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 13 55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.TOC Page xv Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PMChapter 4 Running the Dell Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 14 55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.TOC Page xvi Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM15 55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.TOC Page xvii Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM16 55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.TOC Page xviii Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM17 55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.TOC Page xix Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PMAppendix D Warranties and Return Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1 Index 18 55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.TOC Page xx Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM19 55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.LOF Page xxiii Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM21 55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.LOT Page xxv Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PMChapter 155899BK1.BK : 55899c11.fm Page 1 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 23 IntroductionFigure 1-1. Front View of the Portable Computer Figure 1-2. Back View of the Portable Computer 24 ardware Features 55899BK1.BK : 55899c11.fm Page 2 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 25 55899BK1.BK : 55899c11.fm Page 3 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 26 oftware Featuressing the Power Button ccessing Online Documentation vailable Options 27 Getting Help Chapter 255899BK1.BK : 55899c21.fm Page 1 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 29 Customizing System Featuresystem Utilities 30 etup Program 55899BK1.BK : 55899c21.fm Page 2 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Accessing the Setup Program Main Menu Options Figure 2-1. Main Menu of Setup Program 31 System Time55899BK1.BK : 55899c21.fm Page 3 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM System Date Floppy Drive Hard Disk Quiet Boot Video Display Device 32 System Memory55899BK1.BK : 55899c21.fm Page 4 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Extended MemoryFigure 2-2. System Devices Menu of Setup Program System Devices Menu Options 33 PS/2 Mouse 55899BK1.BK : 55899c21.fm Page 5 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM IDE Controller FDD Controller CD-ROM Drive Speed Plug & Play O/S Serial Port Infrared Port Parallel Port 34 Audio55899BK1.BK : 55899c21.fm Page 6 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Security Menu Options Figure 2-3. Security Menu of Setup Program 35 System Password55899BK1.BK : 55899c21.fm Page 7 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Set System PasswordFigure 2-4. Power Menu of Setup Program Password on Boot Power Menu Options 36 Power Management Mode55899BK1.BK : 55899c21.fm Page 8 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Smart CPU Mode Standby Time-Out Suspend Time-Out 37 Suspend Mode55899BK1.BK : 55899c21.fm Page 9 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Resume on Modem Ring Resume on Time of Day Resume Time Boot Menu Options Figure 2-5. Boot Menu of Setup Program 38 Exit Menu Options55899BK1.BK : 55899c21.fm Page 10 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PMFigure 2-6. Exit Menu of Setup Program Save Changes and Exit55899BK1.BK : 55899c21.fm Page 11 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Discard Changes and Exit Get Default Values Load Previous Values Save Changes 39 einstalling Utilities and DriversChapter 355899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 1 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 43 Troubleshooting Your Computeracking Up Your Files asic Checks44 Checking Connections 55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 2 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Figure 3-2. Checking the Battery Figure 3-1. AC Adapter and Power Cable 55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 3 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 45 ook and Listen Figure 3-3. Checking an Optional Device Figure 3-4. I/O Panel Connectors for External Devices 46 Setup Options55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 4 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PMTable 3-1. Boot Routine Indications 47 essages and Codes 51 inding Software Solutions55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 9 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Installing and Configuring Software Start-Up Files Using Software Error Messages 52 Input Errors55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 10 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Memory-Resident Programs Program Conflicts Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts Table 3-4. IRQ Line Assignments 53 roubleshooting Procedures55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 11 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Troubleshooting a Wet ComputerTable 3-4. IRQ Line Assignments (continued) 54 Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 12 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 55 Troubleshooting a Power Failure55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 13 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Total Power Failure When Using the AC Adapter 56 Total Power Failure When Using a Battery55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 14 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 57 No Power to a Part of the Computer 55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 15 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive Troubleshooting the CD-ROM Drive 58 Troubleshooting the Hard-Disk Drive55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 16 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 59 Troubleshooting an External Keyboard55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 17 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 60 Troubleshooting Memory 55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 18 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Troubleshooting the Built-In Display 61 Troubleshooting an External Monitor 55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 19 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 62 Troubleshooting the Serial and Parallel Ports 55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 20 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Troubleshooting the Basic I/O Functions 63 Troubleshooting a Parallel Printer55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 21 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device 64 Troubleshooting the Infrared Port 55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 22 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Troubleshooting the Touch Pad 65 Troubleshooting Audio Functions 55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 23 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Chapter 4 55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 1 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 67 Running the Dell Diagnosticseatures of the Dell Diagnostics hen to Use the Dell Diagnostics 68 efore You Start Testing 55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 2 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM tarting the Dell Diagnostics Figure 4-1. Diagnostics Menu 69 ompleting the Dell Diagnostics55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 3 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM ow to Use the Dell DiagnosticsFigure 4-2. Main Screen of the Dell Diagnostics 70 onfirming the System Configuration Information 55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 4 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 71 ow to Use the Menu55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 5 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM ain Menu Options Run Select Subtest Run (Under Subtest) 72 Select (Under Subtest)55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 6 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Options (Under Subtest) Test Limits (Under Subtest) About (Under Subtest) Key-Help (Under Subtest) Quit Menu (Under Subtest) Options 73 Number of Times to Repeat Test(s) 55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 7 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Maximum Errors Allowed Pause for User ResponseTable 4-1. Option Parameters 74 Output Device for Status Messages 55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 8 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Output Device for Error Messages Test Limits About 55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 9 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Key-Help Quit 75 ests in the Dell Diagnostics78 rror Messages 55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 12 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM AM Test Group ystem Set Test Group Why Run a System Set Test?55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 13 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 79 ideo Test Group Why Run a Video Test?55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 14 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 80 Keyboard Test Group Why Run a Keyboard Test?55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 15 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 81 ouse Test iskette Drives Test GroupWhy Run a Diskette Drives Test?55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 16 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 82 ard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) Test Group Why Run a Hard-Disk Drives Test? 55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 17 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 83 DE CD ROM Drives Test Group Why Run an IDE CD ROM Drives Test? 84 erial/Infrared Ports Test Group 55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 18 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Why Run a Serial/Infrared Ports Test? arallel Ports Test Group Why Run a Parallel Ports Test?55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 19 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 85 udio Test Group Why Run an Audio Test? 86 55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 20 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Chapter 555899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 1 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 87 Getting Helpechnical Assistance 88 elp Tools55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 2 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 89 Dell Q&A55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 3 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM System Users Guide Reference and Troubleshooting Guide World Wide Web on the Internet Commercial Online Service Dell Diagnostics Program AutoTech Service 90 TechFax Service55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 4 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM TechConnect BBS Automated Order-Status System Technical Support Service 91 roblems With Your Order 55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 5 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM roduct Information eturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit efore You Call 93 ell Contact Numbers 55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 7 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 94 55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 8 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PMTable 5-2. International Dialing Codes 95 55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 9 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PMTable 5-2. International Dialing Codes (continued) Table 5-3. Dell Contact Numbers 96 55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 10 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM97 55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 11 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM98 55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 12 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM99 55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 13 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM100 55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 14 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM101 55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 15 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM102 55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 16 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PMAppendix A55899BK1.BK : 55899aa1.fm Page 1 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 103 Technical SpecificationsTable A-1. Technical Specifications 104 55899BK1.BK : 55899aa1.fm Page 2 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM105 55899BK1.BK : 55899aa1.fm Page 3 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM106 55899BK1.BK : 55899aa1.fm Page 4 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM107 55899BK1.BK : 55899aa1.fm Page 5 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM108 55899BK1.BK : 55899aa1.fm Page 6 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM109 55899BK1.BK : 55899aa1.fm Page 7 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM110 55899BK1.BK : 55899aa1.fm Page 8 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PMAppendix B55899BK1.BK : 55899ab1.fm Page 1 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 111 Diagnostic Video Testsideo Memory Test ideo Hardware Test ext Mode Character Test112 Character Attributes Subtest (80 x 25) 55899BK1.BK : 55899ab1.fm Page 2 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Character Set Subtest (80 x 25) Figure B-1. 80-Column x 25-Line Character Set Subtest Screen Character Attributes Subtest (40 x 25) Character Set Subtest (40 x 25) Figure B-2. 40-Column x 25-Line Character Set Subtest Screen 113 ext Mode Color Test 55899BK1.BK : 55899ab1.fm Page 3 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Color Attributes Subtest (80 x 25) Table B-1. Color Attributes ext Mode Pages Test raphics Mode Test 114 G117 Regulatory NoticesCC Class B Notice (U.S. Only) 118 odem Requirements55899BK1.BK : 55899ac1.fm Page 2 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Type of Service Telephone Company Procedures If Problems Arise Installation and Labeling Load Number C Notice (Canada Only)Canadian Modem Requirements55899BK1.BK : 55899ac1.fm Page 3 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 119 N 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)E Notice55899BK1.BK : 55899ac1.fm Page 4 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM CCI Notices (Japan Only) 120 Korean Regulatory NoticeClass A Device Class B Device olish Center for Testing and Certification Notice 121 81 122 N55899BK1.BK : 55899ac1.fm Page 6 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM OM 024 Information (Mexico Only) nformacin para NOM 024 (nicamente para Mxico) Appendix D55899BK1.BK : 55899ad1.fm Page 1 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 123 Warranties and Return Policyimited One-Year Warranty 124 imited Three-Year Warranty 55899BK1.BK : 55899ad1.fm Page 2 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Coverage During Year One 125 Coverage During Years Two and Three55899BK1.BK : 55899ad1.fm Page 3 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM General 126 55899BK1.BK : 55899ad1.fm Page 4 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM otal Satisfaction Return Policy 127 Index55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.IX Page 1 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM A B C 128 D55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.IX Page 2 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM E 129 F55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.IX Page 3 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM G H I K 130 L55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.IX Page 4 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM M N O P 131 Q55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.IX Page 5 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM R S 132 T55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.IX Page 6 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 133 U55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.IX Page 7 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM V 135 Dell Information Development Continued on Back Postscript Imaging Specs 136 Dell Information Development
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2 55899BK1.BK : 55899tp1.fm Page 4 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM3 Safety Instructions55899BK1.BK : 55899si1.fm Page v Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM hen Using Your Computer 55899BK1.BK : 55899si1.fm Page vi Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 4 rgonomic Computing Habits hen Removing or Installing Memory Modules 5 rotecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 55899BK1.BK : 55899si1.fm Page vii Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 7 Preface55899BK1.BK : 55899pr1.fm Page ix Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM bout This Guide arranty and Return Policy Information 8 O55899BK1.BK : 55899pr1.fm Page x Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM ther Documents You May Need Notational ConventionsWarnings, Cautions, and Notes Typographical Conventions9 55899BK1.BK : 55899pr1.fm Page xi Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 11 Contents55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.TOC Page xiii Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PMChapter 2 Customizing System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 12 55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.TOC Page xiv Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PMChapter 3 Troubleshooting Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 13 55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.TOC Page xv Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PMChapter 4 Running the Dell Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 14 55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.TOC Page xvi Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM15 55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.TOC Page xvii Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM16 55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.TOC Page xviii Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM17 55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.TOC Page xix Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PMAppendix D Warranties and Return Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1 Index 18 55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.TOC Page xx Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM19 55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.LOF Page xxiii Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM21 55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.LOT Page xxv Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PMChapter 155899BK1.BK : 55899c11.fm Page 1 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 23 IntroductionFigure 1-1. Front View of the Portable Computer Figure 1-2. Back View of the Portable Computer 24 ardware Features 55899BK1.BK : 55899c11.fm Page 2 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 25 55899BK1.BK : 55899c11.fm Page 3 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 26 oftware Featuressing the Power Button ccessing Online Documentation vailable Options 27 Getting Help Chapter 255899BK1.BK : 55899c21.fm Page 1 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 29 Customizing System Featuresystem Utilities 30 etup Program 55899BK1.BK : 55899c21.fm Page 2 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Accessing the Setup Program Main Menu Options Figure 2-1. Main Menu of Setup Program 31 System Time55899BK1.BK : 55899c21.fm Page 3 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM System Date Floppy Drive Hard Disk Quiet Boot Video Display Device 32 System Memory55899BK1.BK : 55899c21.fm Page 4 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Extended MemoryFigure 2-2. System Devices Menu of Setup Program System Devices Menu Options 33 PS/2 Mouse 55899BK1.BK : 55899c21.fm Page 5 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM IDE Controller FDD Controller CD-ROM Drive Speed Plug & Play O/S Serial Port Infrared Port Parallel Port 34 Audio55899BK1.BK : 55899c21.fm Page 6 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Security Menu Options Figure 2-3. Security Menu of Setup Program 35 System Password55899BK1.BK : 55899c21.fm Page 7 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Set System PasswordFigure 2-4. Power Menu of Setup Program Password on Boot Power Menu Options 36 Power Management Mode55899BK1.BK : 55899c21.fm Page 8 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Smart CPU Mode Standby Time-Out Suspend Time-Out 37 Suspend Mode55899BK1.BK : 55899c21.fm Page 9 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Resume on Modem Ring Resume on Time of Day Resume Time Boot Menu Options Figure 2-5. Boot Menu of Setup Program 38 Exit Menu Options55899BK1.BK : 55899c21.fm Page 10 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PMFigure 2-6. Exit Menu of Setup Program Save Changes and Exit55899BK1.BK : 55899c21.fm Page 11 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Discard Changes and Exit Get Default Values Load Previous Values Save Changes 39 einstalling Utilities and DriversChapter 355899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 1 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 43 Troubleshooting Your Computeracking Up Your Files asic Checks44 Checking Connections 55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 2 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Figure 3-2. Checking the Battery Figure 3-1. AC Adapter and Power Cable 55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 3 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 45 ook and Listen Figure 3-3. Checking an Optional Device Figure 3-4. I/O Panel Connectors for External Devices 46 Setup Options55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 4 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PMTable 3-1. Boot Routine Indications 47 essages and Codes 51 inding Software Solutions55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 9 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Installing and Configuring Software Start-Up Files Using Software Error Messages 52 Input Errors55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 10 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Memory-Resident Programs Program Conflicts Avoiding Interrupt Assignment Conflicts Table 3-4. IRQ Line Assignments 53 roubleshooting Procedures55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 11 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Troubleshooting a Wet ComputerTable 3-4. IRQ Line Assignments (continued) 54 Troubleshooting a Damaged Computer55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 12 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 55 Troubleshooting a Power Failure55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 13 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Total Power Failure When Using the AC Adapter 56 Total Power Failure When Using a Battery55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 14 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 57 No Power to a Part of the Computer 55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 15 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Troubleshooting the Diskette Drive Troubleshooting the CD-ROM Drive 58 Troubleshooting the Hard-Disk Drive55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 16 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 59 Troubleshooting an External Keyboard55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 17 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 60 Troubleshooting Memory 55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 18 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Troubleshooting the Built-In Display 61 Troubleshooting an External Monitor 55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 19 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 62 Troubleshooting the Serial and Parallel Ports 55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 20 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Troubleshooting the Basic I/O Functions 63 Troubleshooting a Parallel Printer55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 21 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device 64 Troubleshooting the Infrared Port 55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 22 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Troubleshooting the Touch Pad 65 Troubleshooting Audio Functions 55899BK1.BK : 55899c31.fm Page 23 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Chapter 4 55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 1 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 67 Running the Dell Diagnosticseatures of the Dell Diagnostics hen to Use the Dell Diagnostics 68 efore You Start Testing 55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 2 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM tarting the Dell Diagnostics Figure 4-1. Diagnostics Menu 69 ompleting the Dell Diagnostics55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 3 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM ow to Use the Dell DiagnosticsFigure 4-2. Main Screen of the Dell Diagnostics 70 onfirming the System Configuration Information 55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 4 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 71 ow to Use the Menu55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 5 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM ain Menu Options Run Select Subtest Run (Under Subtest) 72 Select (Under Subtest)55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 6 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Options (Under Subtest) Test Limits (Under Subtest) About (Under Subtest) Key-Help (Under Subtest) Quit Menu (Under Subtest) Options 73 Number of Times to Repeat Test(s) 55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 7 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Maximum Errors Allowed Pause for User ResponseTable 4-1. Option Parameters 74 Output Device for Status Messages 55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 8 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Output Device for Error Messages Test Limits About 55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 9 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Key-Help Quit 75 ests in the Dell Diagnostics78 rror Messages 55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 12 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM AM Test Group ystem Set Test Group Why Run a System Set Test?55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 13 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 79 ideo Test Group Why Run a Video Test?55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 14 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 80 Keyboard Test Group Why Run a Keyboard Test?55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 15 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 81 ouse Test iskette Drives Test GroupWhy Run a Diskette Drives Test?55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 16 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 82 ard-Disk Drives (Non-SCSI) Test Group Why Run a Hard-Disk Drives Test? 55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 17 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 83 DE CD ROM Drives Test Group Why Run an IDE CD ROM Drives Test? 84 erial/Infrared Ports Test Group 55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 18 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Why Run a Serial/Infrared Ports Test? arallel Ports Test Group Why Run a Parallel Ports Test?55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 19 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 85 udio Test Group Why Run an Audio Test? 86 55899BK1.BK : 55899c41.fm Page 20 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Chapter 555899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 1 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 87 Getting Helpechnical Assistance 88 elp Tools55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 2 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 89 Dell Q&A55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 3 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM System Users Guide Reference and Troubleshooting Guide World Wide Web on the Internet Commercial Online Service Dell Diagnostics Program AutoTech Service 90 TechFax Service55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 4 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM TechConnect BBS Automated Order-Status System Technical Support Service 91 roblems With Your Order 55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 5 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM roduct Information eturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit efore You Call 93 ell Contact Numbers 55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 7 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 94 55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 8 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PMTable 5-2. International Dialing Codes 95 55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 9 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PMTable 5-2. International Dialing Codes (continued) Table 5-3. Dell Contact Numbers 96 55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 10 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM97 55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 11 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM98 55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 12 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM99 55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 13 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM100 55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 14 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM101 55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 15 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM102 55899BK1.BK : 55899c51.fm Page 16 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PMAppendix A55899BK1.BK : 55899aa1.fm Page 1 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 103 Technical SpecificationsTable A-1. Technical Specifications 104 55899BK1.BK : 55899aa1.fm Page 2 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM105 55899BK1.BK : 55899aa1.fm Page 3 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM106 55899BK1.BK : 55899aa1.fm Page 4 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM107 55899BK1.BK : 55899aa1.fm Page 5 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM108 55899BK1.BK : 55899aa1.fm Page 6 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM109 55899BK1.BK : 55899aa1.fm Page 7 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM110 55899BK1.BK : 55899aa1.fm Page 8 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PMAppendix B55899BK1.BK : 55899ab1.fm Page 1 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 111 Diagnostic Video Testsideo Memory Test ideo Hardware Test ext Mode Character Test112 Character Attributes Subtest (80 x 25) 55899BK1.BK : 55899ab1.fm Page 2 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Character Set Subtest (80 x 25) Figure B-1. 80-Column x 25-Line Character Set Subtest Screen Character Attributes Subtest (40 x 25) Character Set Subtest (40 x 25) Figure B-2. 40-Column x 25-Line Character Set Subtest Screen 113 ext Mode Color Test 55899BK1.BK : 55899ab1.fm Page 3 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Color Attributes Subtest (80 x 25) Table B-1. Color Attributes ext Mode Pages Test raphics Mode Test 114 G117 Regulatory NoticesCC Class B Notice (U.S. Only) 118 odem Requirements55899BK1.BK : 55899ac1.fm Page 2 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Type of Service Telephone Company Procedures If Problems Arise Installation and Labeling Load Number C Notice (Canada Only)Canadian Modem Requirements55899BK1.BK : 55899ac1.fm Page 3 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 119 N 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)E Notice55899BK1.BK : 55899ac1.fm Page 4 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM CCI Notices (Japan Only) 120 Korean Regulatory NoticeClass A Device Class B Device olish Center for Testing and Certification Notice 121 81 122 N55899BK1.BK : 55899ac1.fm Page 6 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM OM 024 Information (Mexico Only) nformacin para NOM 024 (nicamente para Mxico) Appendix D55899BK1.BK : 55899ad1.fm Page 1 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 123 Warranties and Return Policyimited One-Year Warranty 124 imited Three-Year Warranty 55899BK1.BK : 55899ad1.fm Page 2 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM Coverage During Year One 125 Coverage During Years Two and Three55899BK1.BK : 55899ad1.fm Page 3 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM General 126 55899BK1.BK : 55899ad1.fm Page 4 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM otal Satisfaction Return Policy 127 Index55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.IX Page 1 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM A B C 128 D55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.IX Page 2 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM E 129 F55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.IX Page 3 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM G H I K 130 L55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.IX Page 4 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM M N O P 131 Q55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.IX Page 5 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM R S 132 T55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.IX Page 6 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM 133 U55899BK1.BK : 55899bk1.IX Page 7 Wednesday, February 4, 1998 1:20 PM V 135 Dell Information Development Continued on Back Postscript Imaging Specs 136 Dell Information Development
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