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Solving Problems

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Dell 200 owner manual Solving Problems

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m September TD649 Contents Solving Problems Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Replacing the External Modem Connector Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 100 102105 107 Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationFinding Information Use the Service Tag to When you useOrder status, warranty, and repair information Updates Follow the instructions on the screen Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Finding Information Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterSetting Up and Using Your Computer USB connector on computer USB printer cable Using a Media Card Reader OptionalConnecting a USB Printer Connecting a TV Optional Setting Up a Home and Office Network Changing the Display SettingsConnecting to a Network Adapter Network adapter connector on computer Connecting to the Internet Network Setup WizardSetting Up Your Internet Connection Click Checklist for creating a network If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Playing a CD or DVDClick Connect to the Internet Setting Up and Using Your Computer CD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips Hibernate Mode Power ManagementStandby Mode Power Options Properties Power Schemes Tab Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology Optional Understanding Intel Viiv Technology OptionalAdvanced Tab Hibernate Tab Hyper-Threading Enabling the QRT Feature in System SetupEnabling the QRT feature in the Operating system Click Hardware and click Device Manager Troubleshooting Tips Battery ProblemsDrive Problems Solving Problems CD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problems Error Messages Media Card Reader Problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems Computer does not start up Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer stops responding Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Memory Problems Other software problems Computer Start the computer Mouse ProblemsSimultaneously press CtrlEsc to display the Start menu Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers If the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Remove the card, reinstall it see If the problem still exists, install aModules installed, remove Normally, reinstall an additional Press the power button Remote controlIf there is an error message on your Screen identifying a problem with a Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsDell Diagnostics Main Menu Option Function Tab Function What Is a Driver?Drivers Reinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackManually Reinstalling Drivers Windows XP Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Creating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Removing and Installing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing Parts Front and Back View of the Computer Front ViewCD/DVD drive eject Button Remain connected, such as printers and keyboards No light The computer is turned offSteady green The computer is in a normal operating state Front-panel door Appropriate connector Back ViewCard slots Cards Reliable operation Network activity light Connector Line-in connectorAttached Removing the Computer Cover Security cable slot Cover release latch Computer cover Inside View of Your Computer Internal speaker Processor connector CPU Password jumperPower Processor fan Connector Memory DDR2 Memory Overview Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Installing Memory Securing clips Connector Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Cards Removing Memory X16 card slot Installing a PCI Express CardX16 card X1 card PCI Express Edge connector Securing slot Card connector Securing tab Retention arm tab Card not fully seated Card fully Bracket Seated Retention arm PCI Express card Edge connector Card connector Removing a PCI Express Card CD/DVD drive Hard drive Connecting Drive CablesDrives Drive Interface Connectors Power Cable ConnectorConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Serial ATA Connector Interface cable Interface connector Hard Drive Tabs Hard drive Power cableRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Tabs Drive Drive bracket CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD drive Drive release latch Installing a CD/DVD Drive Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation Media Card Reader Interface cable Removing and Installing Parts Removing a Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Drive release latch Interface cable Removing and Installing Parts Floppy Drive Optional Removing a Floppy Drive Disconnect the interface cable from the system board see Floppy drive Drive release latch Installing a Floppy Drive Removing and Installing Parts Pull tab Removing and Installing Parts ModemReplacing the Modem Screws Modem cable Replacing the External Modem Connector Battery Screw Replacing the Battery Battery positive side Replacing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Specifications One PCI Express lane Connector Connector size Pins NIC Video Hole D-SUB connector Floppy connectorProcessor power Serial ATA Controls and Lights Power control Push button Power light Problems onAn explanation of the diagnostic light codes State System Setup Overview 100 Entering System SetupSystem Setup Screens 101 102 System Setup OptionsAhci or ATA mode 103 Password option 104Times Monday through Friday Boot Sequence Option SettingsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 105 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 106 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 107 Clearing Cmos Settings Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor 108 Mouse CDs and DVDs Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Contacting Dell 111 112 Toll-freeAntigua and Barbuda Argentina Buenos Aires 113 114 115 Chile SantiagoChina Xiamen 592 818 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 Index Network Setup Wizard Compatibility, 35 restore to previous operating 131 Booting to devices Video Problems Volume Adjusting 132 WizardHardware Troubleshooter Help and Support Center