Troubleshooting Tools | Dell 210 manual

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Troubleshooting Tools

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Dell 210 owner manual Troubleshooting Tools

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Ieee 1394 connector W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m August FJ055 Contents Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 101102 103 110 112 Contents Warranty information Finding InformationSupport.dell.com Setup Diagram Updates Appropriate for your configuration, providing criticalHow to work with programs and files How to personalize my desktop How to use Linux According to the operating system you ordered Setting Up and Using Your Computer Front and Back View of the ComputerFront View Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving state Blinking or solid amber See Power Problems onInstead, perform an operating system shutdown No light The computer is turned off Appropriate connector Back ViewCard slots Cards Back I/O Connectors Green a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps networkComputer Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable Using a Media Card Reader Optional Connecting a USB Printer To use the Media Card Reader Connecting a TV Optional Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkChanging the Display Settings Connecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup Wizard Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Playing a CD or DVD DVD 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 DVD-Writable Drives Power Management Standby ModeHibernate Mode Power Options Properties Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology Optional Place the power options iconIntel Viiv Technology Optional Advanced Tab Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating systemHyper-Threading and Dual-Core Technology Setting Up and Using Your Computer Troubleshooting Tips Battery ProblemsSolving Problems Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Solving Problems Error Messages Use these characters in filenames Media Card Reader Problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops responding Program stops responding Program crashes repeatedlyProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appears Memory Problems Other software problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers Video and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesScreen is blank Screen is difficult to read Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionIf the problem persists, contact Dell Troubleshooting Tools If available, install properly working For memory module/connectorPlacement exist see Memory on Cards on Press the power button Remote controlDetermine if a conflict exists by Removing an expansion card not a Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main Menu What Is a Driver? DriversIdentifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesRestoring Your Operating System Troubleshooting Tools Enabling System Restore Troubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting Tools Removing and Installing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Removing the Computer Cover Before Working Inside Your Computer Computer cover Cover release latch Security cable slot Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Memory DDR2 Memory Overview Recommended memory configurations are Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Installing Memory Notch Crossbar Memory module Cutouts Cards Removing MemoryOne PCI Express x16 card slot One PCI Express x1 card slot Removing and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts Close the card retention door by snapping it into place Drives Connecting Drive Cables Drive Interface ConnectorsPower Cable Connector Serial ATA Connector Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Tabs Installing a Hard Drive Power cable Open bay Removing and Installing Parts CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive Removing and Installing Parts Installing a CD/DVD Drive Gently position the drive until it clicks into place Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader Drive release latch Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader Interface cable Floppy Drive Optional Removing a Floppy Drive Cable release tab Interface cable edge connector Installing a Floppy Drive Removing and Installing Parts Modem Replacing the Modem Battery Replacing the Battery Battery release lever Battery positive side Replacing the Computer Cover Specifications Processor Processor typesLevel 2 L2 cache System One PCI Express lane Connector Connector size Pins Video Hole D-SUB connector SpecificationsVideo Type Network adapter RJ45 connector Modem Floppy connectorPower Processor power 100 System Setup Overview101 Inches/sec Entering System Setup 102 System Setup Options 103 104 Password option 105Times Monday through Friday Boot Sequence Jumper Settings 107 Clearing Forgotten Passwords Jumper Setting DescriptionJumpered Unjumpered Clearing Cmos Settings Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor 109 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only MouseCDs and DVDs 110 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals FCC Notices U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B Contacting Dell 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 Called from within Singapore or Malaysia onlyWebsite support.ap.dell.com 128 129 130 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship 131 132 133 Index 134 135 USB 136