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Dell 8200 owner manual W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m

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HINT: The computer turns on the fans when the computer gets hot. The fans may make noise, which is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fans or the computer

AI R VE N T S — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.

CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Doing so can damage the computer or cause a fire.

KE Y B O A R D ST A T U S LI G H T S — The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:

9Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled

ATurns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled

Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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Dell 8200 owner manual W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m

Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and AcronymsContents Connecting a Television to the Computer Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionUsing Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Customizing the Touch Pad and Track StickEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Uninterruptible Power Supply DevicesModem and Internet Connection Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If You Drop or Damage Your ComputerViewing the System Setup Screens 119 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Drivers and Software 102 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only 148 Contents153 155General Power Battery Air Travel EMC InstructionsWhen Using Your Computer When Using Your ComputerWhen Working Inside Your Computer Battery Disposal Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeErgonomic Computing Habits When Using Your Computer When Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Turning Off the Computer About the Module BayTour of Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your ComputerFront View Light is flashing W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Setting Up and Using Your Computer Left Side View VI D E O TV- OU T CO N N E C T O R NE T W O R K CO N N E C T O R Right Side View Infrared sensor Back View PS/2 connector Docking connector PS/2 CO N N E C T O R Hint Docking devices may not be available in all countries Bottom View Modem cover Docking device latchConnecting a Parallel Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer USB connector on the computer Setting Up a Home and Office Network With Windows XP Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Your ISPCopying CDs Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Using Easy CD Creator BasicHelpful Tips How to Copy a CD About the Module Bay Turning Off the ComputerSwapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Bottom of computer Device Latch release Dell AccessDirect Buttons Using the Keyboard and Touch PadSwapping Devices While the Computer Is Running Button Functions Reprogramming the ButtonsNumeric Keypad Numeric keypadSystem Functions Power ManagementKeyboard Shortcuts Display FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick CapEnabling the Infrared Sensor Connecting a Television to the Computer Video TV-out connector TV/digital audio adapter cable Video and Standard Audio Setting Up and Using Your Computer Video and Digital Audio Setting Up and Using Your Computer Composite Video and Standard Audio Setting Up and Using Your Computer Composite Video and Digital Audio Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Nvidia Video ControllerUsing S/PDIF Digital Audio ATI Video ControllerSetting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up the Dolby Headphone Click the Dolby Headphone tab Click Enable Dolby HeadphoneSetting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supply DevicesLine Conditioners Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer DriversFinding Solutions Solving ProblemsSolving Problems Accessing Help Power ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer AC Power Loss While the Computer Is Docked Start-Up Error MessagesDocking Power Considerations Docking While the Computer Is RunningVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf only part of the display is readable If the display is difficult to readClick Appearance and Themes If you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with external speakers Printer Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems Close the Phone and Modems Options window Scanner ProblemsClick Phone and Modem Options Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected CharactersDrive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk driveIf you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start PC Card ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive If the CD-RW drive stops writingNetwork Problems Error MessagesClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Click the Change or Remove Program iconProgram crashes General Program ProblemsError messages appear Program stops respondingResolving Other Technical Problems Mail ProblemsIf Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Click PropertiesClick Performance and Maintenance and click System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Using the System Restore Wizard Creating a Restore PointManually Creating the Restore Points Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Before You Reinstall Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows XPPreparing to Boot From the Operating System CD Starting Windows XP SetupCompleting the GUI Setup Solving Problems 101Completing the Operating System Setup Reinstalling Drivers and Software102 Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts 104 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Palm RestsAdding Memory 106 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 107 108 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Hard DriveLift the hard drive cover until you feel a click 110 Adding and Replacing Parts Returning a Hard Drive to DellP e n d i Specifications Communications Ports and ConnectorsAppendix 113 Audio Video114 Appendix Keyboard DisplayAppendix 115 Track Stick BatteryTouch Pad 116 AppendixPhysical AC AdapterAppendix 117 Environmental 118 AppendixSystem Setup Screens System Setup OverviewViewing the System Setup Screens Appendix 119Commonly Used Options Changing the Boot Sequence 120 AppendixChanging COM Ports Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyChanging Printer Modes Appendix 121Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals122 Appendix Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Appendix 123Antigua and Barbuda Contacting DellAnguilla Argentina Buenos AiresBahamas Australia SydneyAustria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.com BarbadosBrazil BermudaBolivia British Virgin IslandsCosta Rica China XiamenColombia Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.comDominican Republic Denmark Copenhagen Website support.euro.dell.comDominica EcuadorCorporate France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.comHome and Small Business Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.comIreland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com Hong KongIndia 130 AppendixJamaica Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.comAppendix 131 Korea Seoul Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com132 Appendix Macao Latin AmericaLuxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com Malaysia PenangNetherlands Antilles MexicoMontserrat Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.comPeru Norway Lysaker Website support.euro.dell.comPanama Poland Warsaw Website support.euro.dell.comSt. Lucia Puerto RicoSt. Kitts and Nevis St. Vincent and the GrenadinesTaiwan Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.comSwitzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com Appendix 137Trinidad/Tobago Dell.co.uk/lca/customerservicesThailand Turks and Caicos IslandsBusiness A. Austin, TexasAppendix 139 Venezuela Regulatory NoticesVirgin Islands 140 AppendixAppendix 141 NOM Information Mexico Only 142 AppendixCE Mark Notice Appendix 143Appendix What is not covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranty for the U.SWhat is covered by this limited warranty? Limited Warranties and Return PolicyWhat will Dell do? How long does this limited warranty last?What do I do if I need warranty service? 146 AppendixHow will you fix my product? What if I purchased a service contract?Appendix 147 What do I do if I am not satisfied? May I transfer the limited warranty?Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only 148 AppendixLimited Warranty Terms for Canada Appendix 149150 Appendix Appendix 151 Total Satisfaction Return Policy 152 AppendixDell-Branded Peripheral Products Dell Software and PeripheralsThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products Return PolicyMaking a Claim GuaranteeExclusions Limitation and Statutory RightsAppendix 155 Appendix D ex Index 157158 Index Index 159 160 Index Dell Information Development Dell Confidential