Service Tag CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light
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Contents
Solving Problems
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
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Contents
Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information
Finding Information
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License
Order status, warranty, and repair information
Updates
What Are You Looking For? Find It Here
At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be
Click the arrow icon
Click the topic that describes your problem
Follow the instructions on the screen
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
Connecting a USB Printer
Connecting to the Internet
USB connector on computer USB printer cable
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Playing CDs and DVDs
Adjusting the Volume
DVD player includes the following basic buttons
How to Copy a CD or DVD
Adjusting the Picture
Copying CDs and DVDs
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
Using a Media Card Reader Optional
Helpful Tips
Connecting Two Monitors
TV-OUT connector VGA blue connector
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors
Optional DVI adapter
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting a TV
Changing the Display Settings
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Power Management
Network Setup Wizard
Connector Network adapter connector on computer
Network adapter
Hibernate Mode
Standby Mode
Power Options Properties
Power Schemes Tab
Advanced Tab
Hyper-Threading
Ieee
Hibernate Tab
About Your RAID Configuration
RAID Level 0 Configuration
Segment
Hard drive
RAID Level 1 Configuration
Configuring Your Computer for RAID
Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode
Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration
Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration
Deleting a RAID Volume
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Application Accelerator
Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration
Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration
Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration
Understanding Intel Viiv Technology Optional
Creating a Spare Hard Drive
To Mark a Drive as a Spare Hard Drive
Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup
Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology Optional
Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating system
Battery Problems
Troubleshooting Tips
Solving Problems
Drive Problems
CD and DVD drive problems
Hard drive problems
Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive
Solving Problems
Error Messages
Use these characters in filenames
Media Card Reader Problems
Keyboard Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
Computer does not start up
Computer stops responding
Program stops responding
Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
Other software problems
Solid blue screen appears
Memory Problems
Mouse Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from speakers
No sound from headphones
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is blank
If the screen is difficult to read
Solving Problems
Diagnostic Lights
Light Pattern Problem Description
Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
If the problem still exists, install a
If the problem persists, contact Dell
Modules installed, remove
If there is an error message on your
Screen identifying a problem with a
Installed on your computer
Ensure that the cables are properly
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Dell Diagnostics
Option Function
Drivers
What Is a Driver?
Tab Function
Reinstalling Drivers
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
Identifying Drivers
Windows XP
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Restoring Your Operating System
Creating a Restore Point
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Undoing the Last System Restore
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
Enabling System Restore
Removing Dell PC Restore
Removing and Installing Parts
Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turn Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Front View of the Computer
System
System shutdown
Back View of the Computer
Removing the Computer Cover
Removing and Installing Parts
Power supply
Inside View of Your Computer
System Board Components
Memory
Memory Overview
Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations
Securing clips Connector Removing and Installing Parts
Installing Memory
To processor
Memory module Cutouts Crossbar
Notch
Notches Memory module Cutouts Crossbars
Cards
Removing Memory
Installing a PCI Card
PCI Cards
Release tab
Release tabs Removing and Installing Parts
Removing a PCI Card
PCI Express Cards
Installing a PCI Express Card
Release tabs Card retention
Removing and Installing Parts
PCI Express Card slot
PCI Express X16 card Card Securing tab
Not fully seated card Bracket within slot Fully seated card
Release tab
Removing a PCI Express Card
Release tabs Lever on chassis wall
Release tab Card retention mechanism
Door
Piano bracket May not be present on all computers
PCI Express
Removing and Installing Parts
Removing the Drive Panel
Drive Panels
Sliding plate lever Drive panel
Removing the Drive-Panel Insert
Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert
Drive-panel Insert tab Drive panel Drive-panel insert
Center drive
Replacing the Drive Panel
Drives
General Installation Guidelines
Hard Drive
Removing a Hard Drive
Power cable Hard drive cable
Tabs Hard drive
Installing a Hard Drive
Hard drive Hard drive bracket
Adding a Second Hard Drive
Floppy Drive
Removing a Floppy Drive
Power cable Floppy drive cable
Installing a Floppy Drive
Media Card Reader
Removing a Media Card Reader
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Media Card Reader Not present on all computers
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Installing a Media Card Reader
Media Card Reader Screws
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CD/DVD Drive
USB cable Media Card Reader Not present on all computers
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
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Installing a CD/DVD Drive
CD/DVD drive Shoulder screws
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System board
Replacing the Battery
Battery
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Replacing the Computer Cover
Battery Battery socket Tab
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Removing and Installing Parts
Specifications
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System Setup
Overview
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50.8 cm/sec
System Setup Screens
Entering System Setup
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System Setup Options
RAID On
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Monday through Friday
Up from Hibernate or Off
Remotely from Suspend
Boot Sequence
Option Settings
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
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Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
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Clearing Forgotten Passwords
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Clearing Cmos Settings
Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
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Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only
Mouse
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals
FCC Notices U.S. Only
Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals
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Class a Class B
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FCC Identification Information
Contacting Dell
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Aruba
Australia Sydney
Austria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.com
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Cayman Islands
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Chile Santiago
Colombia
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Costa Rica
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Home and Small Business
Corporate
Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com
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Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com
Jamaica
Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers
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Korea Seoul
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Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com
Macao
Malaysia Penang Website support.ap.dell.com
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Montserrat
Netherlands Antilles
Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com
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Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com
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Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com
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Thailand Website support.ap.dell.com
Trinidad/Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
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Uruguay
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Business
Virgin Islands
Venezuela
Appendix
Index
Index 145
Hard drive activity
Playing
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Index 147
Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer
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