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• Warranty information	Dell™ Product Information Guide

•Terms and conditions (U.S. only)

•Safety instructions

•Regulatory information

•Ergonomics information

•End User License Agreement

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• How to set up my computer	Setup Diagram

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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 Service Tag CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light November WD722 Contents Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 102 101103 104 113 109114 116 Contents What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Finding InformationFinding Information Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License Updates Order status, warranty, and repair informationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be Click the topic that describes your problem Click the arrow iconFollow the instructions on the screen Setting Up a Printer Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPrinter Cable Connecting to the Internet Connecting a USB PrinterUSB connector on computer USB printer cable 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 Connecting Two Monitors Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors TV-OUT connector VGA blue connectorOptional DVI adapter Connecting a TV Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkChanging the Display Settings Connecting to a Network Adapter Network Setup Wizard Power ManagementConnector Network adapter connector on computer Network adapter Standby Mode Hibernate ModePower Options Properties Advanced Tab Power Schemes Tab Ieee Hyper-ThreadingHibernate Tab RAID Level 0 Configuration About Your RAID ConfigurationSegment Hard drive Configuring Your Computer for RAID RAID Level 1 Configuration Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Deleting a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Application Accelerator Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration Understanding Intel Viiv Technology Optional Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 ConfigurationCreating a Spare Hard Drive To Mark a Drive as a Spare Hard Drive Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology Optional Enabling the QRT Feature in System SetupEnabling the QRT feature in the Operating system Troubleshooting Tips Battery ProblemsSolving Problems CD and DVD drive problems Drive Problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Solving Problems Use these characters in filenames Error Messages Keyboard Problems Media Card Reader Problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops responding Other software problems Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemSolid blue screen appears Mouse Problems Memory Problems Network Problems Power Problems Scanner Problems Printer 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 Diagnostic Lights If the problem still exists, install a Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionIf the problem persists, contact Dell Modules installed, remove Screen identifying a problem with a If there is an error message on yourInstalled on your computer Ensure that the cables are properly 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 Turn Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer System shutdown System Back View of the Computer Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Inside View of Your Computer Power supply System Board Components Memory Overview Memory Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Installing Memory Securing clips Connector Removing and Installing PartsTo processor Notch Memory module Cutouts CrossbarNotches Memory module Cutouts Crossbars Removing Memory Cards PCI Cards Installing a PCI Card Release tab Release tabs Removing and Installing Parts Removing a PCI Card PCI Express Cards Release tabs Card retention Installing a PCI Express Card Removing and Installing Parts PCI Express X16 card Card Securing tab PCI Express Card slotNot fully seated card Bracket within slot Fully seated card Release tab Release tabs Lever on chassis wall Removing a PCI Express Card Door Release tab Card retention mechanismPiano bracket May not be present on all computers PCI Express Removing and Installing Parts Drive Panels Removing the Drive PanelSliding plate lever Drive panel Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Drive-Panel InsertDrive-panel Insert tab Drive panel Drive-panel insert Center drive Replacing the Drive Panel General Installation Guidelines DrivesHard Drive Power cable Hard drive cable Removing a Hard DriveTabs Hard drive Hard drive Hard drive bracket Installing a Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy Drive Power cable Floppy drive cable Installing a Floppy Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Not present on all computers 100 Installing a Media Card Reader 101Media Card Reader Screws CD/DVD Drive 102USB cable Media Card Reader Not present on all computers 103 Removing a CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive 104CD/DVD drive Shoulder screws System board 105 Battery Replacing the Battery106 Battery Battery socket Tab Replacing the Computer Cover107 Removing and Installing Parts 109 Specifications 110 111 112 Overview System Setup113 50.8 cm/sec Entering System Setup System Setup Screens114 115 System Setup Options 116RAID On 117 Monday through Friday 118Up from Hibernate or Off Remotely from Suspend Option Settings Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 119 120 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 121 Clearing Forgotten Passwords Cleaning Your Computer Clearing Cmos SettingsComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor 122 Mouse Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFloppy Drive CDs and DVDs FCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 124 125 Class a Class B Contacting Dell FCC Identification Information126 Aruba 127Australia Sydney Austria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.com 128 129 Cayman IslandsChile Santiago 130 ColombiaCosta Rica 131 Home and Small Business 132Corporate Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com 133 Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com 134Jamaica Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers Korea Seoul 135 Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com 136Macao Malaysia Penang Website support.ap.dell.com Montserrat 137Netherlands Antilles Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com 138 139 140 Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.comSwitzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com Thailand Website support.ap.dell.com 141Trinidad/Tobago Turks and Caicos Islands Uruguay 142 Business 143Virgin Islands Venezuela Appendix Index 145 Index 146 Index Index 147 Booting to devices, 119 connectors, 66 Warranty Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer148 Index