How to work with programs and files, How to use Linux | Dell YH242

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• How to use Windows XP	Windows Help and Support Center
• How to work with programs and files	1 Click Start→ Help and Support.
• How to personalize my desktop	2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, then
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	3 Click the topic that describes your problem.
	4 Follow the instructions on the screen.

• How to reinstall my operating system	Operating System CD
	NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may
	not ship with your computer.
	The operating system is already installed on your computer.
	To reinstall your operating system see "Restoring Your
	Operating System" on page 72.
	After you reinstall your
	operating system, use the
	Drivers and Utilities CD to
	reinstall drivers for the
	devices that came with
	your computer.
	Your operating system
	product key label is located
	on your computer.
	NOTE: The color of your CD varies according to the
	operating system you ordered.

• How to use Linux	Dell Supported Linux Sites
• E-mail discussions with users of Dell Precision™	• linux.dell.com
products and the Linux operating system	• lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-precision

•Additional information regarding Linux and my Dell Precision computer

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CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity light Service TagDiagnostic lights W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m October YH242 Contents Cleaning the Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system 101 Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 100 107 104105 106 137 Support.dell.com Warranty informationFinding Information Appropriate for your configuration, providing critical Use the Service Tag toWhen you use Updates How to reinstall my operating system How to work with programs and filesHow to personalize my desktop Click the topic that describes your problem Finding Information Front View of the Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown Vents and any object near the vents Back View of the Computer Ensure reliable operation Back Panel ConnectorsGreen a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network Computer Surround sound setup Connecting Monitors VGA connector blue Connecting Two Monitors With VGA ConnectorsOne DVI Connector TV-OUT connector Changing the Display Settings Connecting a Television TV Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the Internet Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office Network Computer Network cable Network Setup WizardNetwork adapter connector Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Playing a CD or DVD Playing CDs and DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture Using Blank CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips SmartMedia SMC MultiMediaCard MMC Using a Media Card Reader OptionalXD-Picture Card Memory Stick MS/MS Pro Overview Power ManagementStandby Mode Ieee 1394 Optional Power Schemes Tab Hibernate ModePower Options Properties Hibernate Tab Cleaning Your ComputerCleaning the Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Advanced Tab Cleaning CDs and DVDs Cleaning the MouseCleaning the Floppy Drive Setting Up and Using Your Computer Optimizing Performance About Your RAID ConfigurationHyper-Threading Segment Hard drive RAID Level 0 ConfigurationRAID Level 1 Configuration Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Configuring Your Computer for RAID Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration Using the Intel RAID Option ROM Utility Deleting a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Using the Intel Application Accelerator Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration Creating a Spare Hard Drive Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration Intel Viiv Technology Optional Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology QRTDell DataSafe Optional Enabling the QRT Feature in the Operating system Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup Optimizing Performance Solving Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems CD and DVD drive problems Drive Problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Solving Problems Use these characters in filenames Error Messages Keyboard Problems Media Card Reader Problems Program stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops responding Solid blue screen appears Other software problemsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Mouse Problems Memory Problems Network Problems Power Problems Scanner Problems Printer Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker Problems Screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsNo sound from headphones Screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic LightsLight Pattern Problem Description If the problem persists, contact Dell Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionIdentified a faulty module or If available, install properly working Memory on For memory module/connectorPlacement exist see Memory on Installed. If the computer starts Dell Diagnostics Tab Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Windows XP What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Manually Reinstalling Drivers Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Creating a Restore PointUndoing the Last System Restore Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Removing Dell PC Restore Troubleshooting Tools Turning Off Your Computer Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Computer Cover Cover release latch Computer cover Processor Power supply System board Hard drive Card fanInside View of Your Computer CD or DVD drive Processor fan System Board Components Battery socket Battery Sata Connectors SATA0Front panel I/O connector Main power connector FlexBay USB connector Clear Cmos jumper PCI Express x16 card ConnectorMemory Memory Overview Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Installing Memory Cutouts Memory module Crossbar Removing and Installing Parts Removing Memory PCI Cards Installing a PCI CardCards Release tabs Filler bracket Release tab Alignment bar Alignment guide Fully seated card Not fully seated card Removing a PCI Card PCI Express Cards Filler bracket Alignment guide Alignment bar Installing a PCI Express CardCard retention door Release tabs Release tab PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x1 card slot PCI Express x16 card slot Fully seated card Not fully seated card Release tab Removing a PCI Express Card Release tab Removing and Installing Parts Sliding plate Sliding plate lever Drive PanelsRemoving the Drive Panel 100 Drive panel Drive-panel insert tab Removing the Drive-Panel Insert101 Drive-panel insert Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert102 Center drive-panel tab Drive panel 103 DrivesReplacing the Drive Panel 104 General Installation GuidelinesHard Drive Tabs Power cableRemoving a Hard Drive 105 106 Installing a Hard Drive 107 Adding a Second Hard Drive 108 109 Floppy DriveRemoving a Floppy Drive 110 Power cable Floppy drive cable Sliding plate lever Floppy drive Installing a Floppy Drive111 112 Media Card ReaderRemoving a Media Card Reader Media Card Reader not Present on all computers Removing and Installing Parts113 114 Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader115 Media Card Reader optional CD/DVD Drive116 117 CD/DVD drive cable Power cableRemoving a CD/DVD Drive Sliding plate Installing a CD/DVD Drive118 CD/DVD drive CD/DVD cable Power cable119 120 BatteryReplacing the Battery 121 Battery TabReplacing the Computer Cover 122 123 Specifications Expansion Bus 124Audio Drives Connectors125 126 Environmental System SetupEntering System Setup 127 128 System Setup Screens 129 System Setup Options Video 130 Security 131 132 Boot SequenceOption Settings 133 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current BootChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots 134 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 135 Clearing Cmos SettingsDefinition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 136 FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B 137 Contacting Dell 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 Website support.ap.dell.com 152Called from within Singapore or Malaysia only 153 154 155 156 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship 157 158 Glossary 159 160 161 162 163 NIC See network adapter 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 Index 171 Index 172 Index Index 173 174 Index USB