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