184 Index
184 Index
PC Restore, 104
playing CDs, 45
playing DVDs, 45
power
hibernate mode, 42
line conditioners, 30
modes for managing power
usage, 40
problems, 94
protection devices, 30
standby mode, 41
surge protectors, 30
UPS, 30
power light
conditions, 94
power management
adjusting settings, 129
conserving battery power, 41
QuickSet, 129
printer
cable, 29
connecting, 29
problems, 95
setting up, 29
USB, 29
problems
blue screen, 91
CD drive, 83
CD-RW drive, 83
computer crashes, 91
computer does not start up, 91
computer stops responding, 91
conflicts, 102
Dell Diagnostics, 79
Dell MediaDirect, 92
problems (continued)
drives, 83
DVD drive, 83
error messages, 85
hard drive, 84
IEEE 1394 connector, 89
keyboard, 90
lockups, 91
network, 93
power, 94
power light conditions, 94
printer, 95
program crashes repeatedly,9 1
program stops responding, 91
programs and Windows
compatibility,9 1
restore computer to previous
operating state, 103
restore operating system to
previous state, 102
scanner, 96
slow computer
performance, 85, 92
software,91-92
sound and speakers, 97
speakers, 97
spyware,85, 92
technical support policy,1 67
video and monitor, 98
Product Information
Guide, 11
protecting your computer,77
Q
QuickSet, 49, 129
R
RAM. See memory
regulatory information, 11
reinstalling
Windows XP,103
resolution
setting, 33
S
S/PDIF digital audio
enabling, 62
safety instructions, 11
scanner
problems, 96
screen. See monitor
security cable slot
description, 20
Service Tag,12
software
conflicts, 102
problems,91-92
sound
problems, 97
volume, 97
speakers
description, 18
problems, 97
volume, 97
specifications, 155
spyware, 85, 92
standby mode
about, 41