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1 Setting Up and Using Your Computer

Setting Up a Printer	9
Printer Cable	9
Connecting a USB Printer	9
Connecting a Parallel Printer	10
Setting Up a Home and Office Network	11
Connecting to a Network Adapter	11
Network Setup Wizard	12
Connecting to the Internet	12
Setting Up Your Internet Connection	13
Copying CDs and DVDs	14
How to Copy a CD or DVD	14
Using Blank CDs and DVDs	14
Helpful Tips	15
See the Sonic website at www.sonic.com for additional information	16
Hyper-Threading	16

2 Solving Problems

Troubleshooting Tips	17
Battery Problems	17
Drive Problems	17
CD and DVD drive problems	18
Hard drive problems	19
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems	19
Error Messages	20
IEEE 1394 Device Problems	21

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Service tag Floppy drive light Power light Power button Network adapter connectorW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Advanced Troubleshooting Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Appendix How to use standby mode and hibernate mode What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationTips on using Microsoft Windows XP How to play CDs and DVDs Specifications, and white papers Use the Service Tag toWhen you use Warranty, and repair information Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Setting Up and Using Your Computer USB connector on computer Connecting a Parallel Printer Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to the Internet Network Setup WizardClick Checklist for creating a network Setting Up Your Internet Connection Click Connect to the InternetIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDsCopying CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips Click Hardware and click Device Manager Hyper-Threading Solving Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems Drive Problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Use these characters in filenames Error Messages Product Information Guide Ieee 1394 Device Problems Computer stops responding Keyboard ProblemsLockups and Software Problems Computer does not start up Solid blue screen appears Program stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problems Memory Problems Mouse Problems Power Problems Network Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker Problems Video and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic LightsLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution If the problem persists, contact Dell see If the problem persists or Problem Description Suggested ResolutionRemove the card, reinstall it see If the problem still exists, install a Ensure that the cables are properly Determine if a conflict exists byRestarting the computer see See Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Tab Function Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Manually Reinstalling DriversRestoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Dell Operating System CD Using the Operating System CDReinstalling Windows XP Before You Begin Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer Front View Front and Back View of the Computer Back View Modem connector Removing the Computer Cover Cable from your monitor into the blue connector Computer cover Cover latch Back of computer Inside View of Your Computer Memory System Board Components DDR Memory Overview Memory Installation Guidelines Securing clips Connector Removing and Installing Parts Installing Memory Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Cards Installing a PCI Card Securing screw Filler bracket Removing and Installing PartsPCI Cards Not fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket Card Card cutout Removing a PCI Card Front Panel Removing the Front PanelSide hinges Front panel Top tab Tabs Insert Removing the Front-Panel Insert Drives Reattaching the Front PanelSide hinges Front panel Power Cable Connector General Installation GuidelinesConnecting Drive Cables Drive Interface Connectors Power cable Data cable Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Small bracket tabs Drive bracket Drive bracket Installing a Hard Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy Drive Top bracket screw Drive bracket Floppy drive Installing a Floppy Drive CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive Data cable Power cable Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive Drive Securing screw Drive Alignment screws Second CD/DVD connector secondary drive Battery Battery Battery socket Tab Replacing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Specifications Audio Connectors Three Connector size PinsConnectors Video Wattage Connectors PS/2 keyboard and mousePower Information Backup battery Overview System Setup System Setup Screens Entering System Setup To Off, AT , PS/2 , EPP , or ECP System Setup Options Manufacturer Mode settingSystem Password option COM3 Up from Hibernate or Off Remotely from SuspendDisk Boot Sequence Option SettingsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Forgotten Passwords Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals FCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsClass a Class B FCC Identification Information Contacting Dell Australia Sydney Antigua and BarbudaArgentina Buenos Aires Aruba Bermuda BahamasBarbados Belgium Brussels 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