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Contents
One Monitor With a DVI Connector
Connecting Two Monitors With
Changing the Display Settings
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
About RAID Configurations
Changing Boot Sequence for
Clearing Passwords
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Automated Order-Status Service 137
Technical Support and Customer Service 136
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Contents
Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
Finding Information
Dell Product Information Guide
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information
Computer when you use
Use the Service Tag to identify your
Your call when contacting support
Microsoft Windows License Label
Community Online discussion with Site Other Dell customers
Courses, frequently asked questions
DSS utility. DSS provides critical
Select your product model and click
Computer and its components
How to connect to the Internet
People
Another computer
Operating System Media
Front View of the Computer
About Your Computer
Front-panel LEDs
Optical-drive panel
Power light
Power button
Power-saving state
Optional optical-drive
Back View of the Computer
Connectors
Front-Panel Connectors
Power connector
Back I/O
Back-Panel Connectors
Connector
Ieee
Light
To the main speakers in the surround sound setup
Sound connector
Line
Out/headphone
About Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Click Next
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Microsoft Windows XP
Setting Up Your Computer
Setting Up Your Computer
Windows Vista
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Connecting Two Monitors
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors
Restart your system
May not be present on your computer Optional DVI adapter
TV-OUT connector
Connecting a TV
Power Protection Devices
Changing the Display Settings
Surge Protectors
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Power Management
Power Management Options in Windows XP
Line Conditioners
Setting Up Your Computer
Power Schemes Tab
Advanced Tab
Advanced tab allows you to Place the power options icon
Windows taskbar for quick
Hibernate Tab
Power Management Options in Windows Vista
Using Multimedia
Using Multimedia
Playing CDs or DVDs
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
CD player includes the following basic buttons
Copying CDs and DVDs
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Helpful Tips
Adjusting the Picture
Video TV-out connector Video connector Using Multimedia
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
Video TV-out connector Composite video adapter
Audio connector
Video and Standard Audio
Standard S-video cable
Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Pdif digital audio cable
Composite Video and Standard Audio
Audio input connector
Standard audio cable
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Composite video adapter
Component Video and Standard Audio
Component video cable
Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
Component video adapter
Component video cable
Setting Up the Cyberlink CL Headphones
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
Using a Media Card Reader Optional
MMC/RS-MMC
Bluetooth pairing Bluetooth LED
Using Multimedia
About RAID Configurations
RAID Level 0 Configuration
About RAID Configurations
RAID Level 1 Configuration
Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode
Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
Press Tab to navigate to the Free Disks field
Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility
Creating a RAID Array
Using Nvidia MediaShield
Deleting a RAID Array
Click Next
Rebuilding a RAID Configuration
Cleaning Your Computer
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
Mouse Non-Optical
CDs and DVDs
Floppy Drive
Entering System Setup
System Setup
System Setup Screens
System Setup
Configuration of your
System Setup
Option is highlighted Settings. Press ESC
Current and available Settings
Main
System Setup Options
Single
Dual
Security
Advanced
Boot
Power
Changes, Load Setup Default, and Discard Changes
Exit
Boot Sequence
Option Settings
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
System Setup
Clearing Passwords and Cmos Settings
Clearing Passwords
Clearing Passwords and Cmos Settings
Clearing Passwords and Cmos Settings
Clearing Cmos Settings
Flashing the Bios
Troubleshooting Tools
Power Lights
Troubleshooting Tools
Beep Codes
Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive Short beeps
Exist see Memory in the Service
If the problem persists, contact Dell
Dell Support website at
See Contacting Dell on
Code Description
System Messages
Troubleshooting Tools
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Hardware Troubleshooter
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Insert the Drivers and Utilities media
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Troubleshooting Tools
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Battery Problems
Troubleshooting
Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer
Troubleshooting
Optical drive problems
Drive Problems
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Windows XP
Problems writing to an optical drive
Error Messages
Hard drive problems
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Ieee 1394 Device Problems
See the program documentation for installation instructions
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Keyboard Problems
Systems on
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Lockups and Software Problems
C K U P Y O U R F I L E S I M M E D I a T E L Y
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Memory Problems
Mouse Problems
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Adjust the settings as needed Windows Vista
Network Problems
Adjust the settings as needed
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Power Problems
Printer Problems
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Adjust the settings, as needed
Scanner Problems
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If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon
No sound from speakers
Sound and Speaker Problems
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If the scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner
No sound from headphones
Video and Monitor Problems
Screen is blank Screen is difficult to read
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Power Lights
Overclocking Problems
3D image quality is poor
Only part of the display is readable
Troubleshooting
What Is a Driver?
Reinstalling Software
Reinstalling Software
Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
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Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
Reinstalling Software
121
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
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PC Restore or Factory Image Restore 124
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
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Reinstalling Software
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Using the Operating System Media
Insert the Operating System disc
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Specifications
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An electrical outlet, power strip, or
Convenience receptacle. The total
Percent of the branch circuit rating
134
Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
135
DellConnect Online Services
Technical Support and Customer Service
AutoTech Service
Problems With Your Order
Automated Order-Status Service
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Getting Help
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Before You Call
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Contacting Dell
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FCC Notice U.S. Only
Appendix
FCC Class B
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Macrovision
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Glossary
Glossary
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Module bay See media bay Glossary
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Index
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Index
Error messages beep codes, 90 problems
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Power light, 115 conditions Power options properties
Index
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Wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
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