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Country (City)	Department Name or Service Area,	Area Codes,
International Access Code	Website and E-Mail Address	Local Numbers, and
Country Code		Toll-Free Numbers
City Code

Taiwan	Website: support.ap.dell.com
International Access Code: 002	E-mail: ap_support@dell.com
Country Code: 886	Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, Inspiron,	toll-free: 00801 86 1011
	Dimension, and Electronics and Accessories)
	Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge,	toll-free: 00801 60 1256
	PowerConnect, and PowerVault)
	Transaction Sales	toll-free: 00801 65 1228
	Corporate Sales	toll-free: 00801 651 227

Thailand	Website: support.ap.dell.com
International Access Code: 001 Technical Support (OptiPlex, Latitude, and Dell		toll-free: 1800 0060 07
Country Code: 66	Precision)
Country Code: 66
	Technical Support (PowerApp, PowerEdge,	toll-free: 1800 0600 09
	PowerConnect, and PowerVault)
	Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia)	604 633 4949
	Corporate Sales	toll-free: 1800 006 009
	Transaction Sales	toll-free: 1800 006 006

Trinidad/Tobago	General Support	1-800-805-8035

Turks and Caicos Islands	General Support	toll-free: 1-866-540-3355

Appendix

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Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Power buttonPCI PCI Express x1 June NF132 Contents Advanced Troubleshooting Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Clearing Forgotten Passwords and Cmos Settings 100102 Glossary Index Contents What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Finding InformationFinding Information When you use Use the Service Tag toService Code to direct Microsoft Windows License Label Click the topic that describes your problem Click the arrow iconFollow the instructions on the screen Finding Information Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterSetting Up and Using Your Computer Printer Cable USB connector on computer USB printer cable Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture How to Copy a CD or DVDCopying CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Using a Media Card Reader Optional Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Network adapter connector on computer Power Management Standby ModeHibernate Mode Power Schemes Tab Power Options Properties Hyper-Threading Advanced TabHibernate Tab Setting Up and Using Your Computer Battery Problems Troubleshooting TipsDrive Problems Solving Problems Problems writing to a DVD-RW drive CD and DVD drive problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Use these characters in filenames Error Messages Media Card Reader Problems Lockups and Software Problems Keyboard ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops responding Program crashes repeatedly Program stops respondingProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appears 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 Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic Lights Reinstalled all modules without error Reinstall an additional module. ContinueModule/memory connector placement Ensure that no special memory Determine whether a conflict exists by Devices installed on your computerThen restart the computer Repeat this process for each card. If Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function What Is a Driver? DriversTab Function Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversIdentifying Drivers Windows XP Manually Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesRestoring 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 Before You Begin Removing and Installing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer System shutdown System Back View of the Computer VGA video connector Removing the Computer CoverCards the bottom slot cannot be used Security cable slot Cover release latch Inside View of Your Computer Removing and Installing Parts System Board Components DDR2 Memory Overview Memory Matched pair of memory modules in Dimm connectors 1 Installing Memory Memory connector closer to Securing clipsProcessor Removing and Installing Parts Cutouts Notch Memory module Removing Memory Cards Installing an Expansion Card Removing and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts Removing an Expansion Card Connecting Drive Cables DrivesIDE Drive Addressing Drive Interface Connectors Power Cable ConnectorSerial ATA Connector Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Hard drive Release tabs Plastic hard-drive bracket Replace the computer cover Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy Drive Installing a Floppy Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Media Card Reader DVD Drive Installing a Media Card Reader Removing a DVD Drive Installing a DVD Drive Replacing the Battery Battery Replacing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts Specifications Processor Processor typeSystem clock MHz data rate Video Type Integrated Appendix PCI Express Connector One Connector size Pins Connectors Two Connector size PinsPanel connector for headphones Audio Type Controls and Lights Power control Push button Power light Connectors System board connectors Primary IDE driveSerial ATA FlexBay Drive 11.4 cm 4.5 inches 36.1 cm 14.2 inches39.9 cm 15.7 inches 07 kg 20 lb Entering System Setup System SetupSystem Setup Screen Overview System System Setup Options Drives Quiet The hard drive operates at its most quiet setting Acoustics mode settingSystem Password option Manufacturer Option Settings Boot Sequence Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Jumper Setting Description Clearing Forgotten Passwords and Cmos SettingsJumper Locations Jumpered Unjumpered Appendix Clearing Cmos Settings Clearing Password Settings Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Cleaning Your ComputerMouse Floppy Drive Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsCDs and DVDs 100 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Notices U.S. OnlyClass a Class B 101 Contacting Dell FCC Identification Information102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 Appendix Glossary 121 Glossary 122 Glossary As the Product Key or Product ID Glossary 123 124 Glossary Glossary 125 126 Glossary NIC See network adapter Glossary 127 128 Glossary Glossary 129 System Tray See notification area 130 Glossary Index 131 Index 132 Index Index 133 134 Index Device Driver Rollback, 48 Files and Settings Transfer