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One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee

(Latin America and the Caribbean Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Intel® Warranty Statement for Pentium® and

Celeron® Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . . . . 158

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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 Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Uninterruptible Power Supplies Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkRemoving and Installing a Reserve Battery Checking the Charge on the Second Battery Co n ten tsRemoving and Installing Devices While the Computer Radios Including Wireless NetworkingMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Connecting a Television to the Computer Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW DiscsEnabling the Display Settings for a Television Connecting to a Network AdapterRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Drivers and Software 103 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 100Viewing the System Setup Screens 123 101Index Co n ten ts General Power Battery EMC Instructions Air TravelWhen Using Your Computer When Using Your ComputerErgonomic Computing Habits When Working Inside Your ComputerProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery DisposalWhen Using Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Front ViewLight is flashing Y B O AR D S TA T U S L IG H T S Left Side View D I O C O N N E C to R S Device latch release Right Side ViewBack View Parallel connector Video connector Network connector RJ-45 Connects a parallel device, such as a printer RI a L C O N N E C to R Bottom View Fan Battery charge gauge battery Docking device slotTour of Your Computer W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionSetting Up Your Computer If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsMail Problems Transferring Information to a New ComputerClose the Phone and Modems Options window Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up a Printer Connecting a Parallel PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Printer ProblemsSetting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies Turning Off Your ComputerLine Conditioners Using Batteries Module Bay Devices Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing Batteries and Module Bay Devices Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Low-Battery Warning Using Batteries and Module Bay DevicesCharge Gauge Removing a Battery Charging the BatteryInstalling a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Storing a Battery Power ProblemsAbout the Module Bay Checking the Charge on the Second BatteryUsing Batteries and Module Bay Devices If the Device Screw Is Not Installed If the Device Screw Is Installed Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices If the Device Screw Is Not Installed If the Device Screw Is Installed Device latch release Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadKeyboard Shortcuts Radios Including Wireless Networking and the Bluetooth CardSystem Functions CD or DVD TrayPower Management Speaker FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch pad Touch pad buttons Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard ProblemsCustomizing the Touch Pad Unexpected Characters Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using CDs, DVDs, Other Multimedia CD and DVD Problems Using CDs and DVDsUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia If you cannot play a CD or DVDIf you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with external speakers If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundCopying CDs Using Easy CD Creator Basic Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW DiscsHelpful Tips How to Copy a CD Connecting a Television to the Computer Video Connection Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video Connection Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia ATI Video Controller Enabling the Display Settings for a TelevisionSetting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterNetwork Problems Network Setup WizardSetting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Solving Problems Finding SolutionsSolving Problems Error Messages Accessing HelpVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Scanner ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy drive Drive ProblemsPC Card Problems If you have problems with a hard driveUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start Error messages appear General Program ProblemsProgram crashes Program stops respondingIf Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical ProblemsWhat Is a Driver? DriversIdentifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Click Properties Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPUsing System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Enabling System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Before You Reinstall100 Solving Problems Booting From the Operating System CD Reinstalling Windows XPWindows XP Setup Solving Problems 101102 Solving Problems Solving Problems 103 Reinstalling Drivers and SoftwareSolving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory 106 Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts 107 Adding a Mini PCI Card 108 Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts 109 110 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Hard Drive Adding and Replacing Parts 111112 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 113 Adding and Replacing Parts P e n d i Specifications Ports and Connectors CommunicationsPpendix 117 Audio VideoDisplay 118 Ap pe ndKeyboard Touch PadPpendix 119 Information on battery life BatteryAC Adapter 120 Ap pe ndPpendix 121 PhysicalStandard Settings Environmental122 Ap pe nd Viewing the System Setup Screens System Setup ScreensPpendix 123 Performing a One-Time Boot Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly Used Options 124 Ap pe ndChanging COM Ports Changing Printer ModesEnabling the Infrared Sensor Ppendix 125126 Ap pe nd Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyContacting Dell Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Ppendix 127Antigua and Barbuda AnguillaArgentina Buenos Aires ArubaBermuda Belgium BrusselsBolivia BrazilCayman Islands Canada North York, OntarioChile Santiago 130 Ap pe ndColombia China XiamenCosta Rica Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.comDominica Denmark Copenhagen Website support.euro.dell.comDominican Republic EcuadorHome and Small Business France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.comCorporate Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.comIndia Hong KongIreland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com 134 Ap pe ndItaly Milan Website support.euro.dell.com JamaicaPpendix 135 Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com Korea Seoul136 Ap pe nd Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com Latin AmericaMacao Malaysia PenangMontserrat MexicoNetherlands Antilles Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.comNicaragua New ZealandNorway Lysaker Website support.euro.dell.com PanamaPuerto Rico PortugalSt. Kitts and Nevis St. LuciaSpain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.com Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.comPpendix 141 Taiwan Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.comThailand Trinidad/TobagoBracknell Website support.euro.dell.com Dell.co.uk/lca/customerservicesUruguay Ppendix 143Business A. Austin, TexasVirgin Islands VenezuelaPpendix 145 Regulatory Notices146 Ap pe nd NOM Information Mexico OnlyWhat is covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranty for the U.SWhat is not covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranties and Return PolicyWhat do I do if I need warranty service? How long does this limited warranty last?What will Dell do? 148 Ap pe ndWhat if I purchased a service contract? How will you fix my product?Appendix 149 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only May I transfer the limited warranty?What do I do if I am not satisfied? 150 Ap pe ndAppendix 151 Limited Warranty Terms for Canada152 Ap pe nd Appendix 153 154 Ap pe nd Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products Appendix 155Dell-Branded Peripheral Products GuaranteeReturn Policy ExclusionsAppendix 157 Limitation and Statutory Rights158 Ap pe nd Intel’s Three Year Limited WarrantyWhat are ’Errata’? Appendix 159Ap pe nd Index 161 D ex162 Dex Index 163 164 Dex Dell Information Development Dell Confidential