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... Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 56 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 58
4 Solving Problems 61
Troubleshooting Tips 61
Battery Problems 61
Drive Problems 62 CD and DVD drive problems 62 Hard drive problems 63
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 63
Error Messages 65
Media Card Reader Problems 66
Keyboard Problems 66
Lockups and Software Problems 67 The computer does not...
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... be available in certain countries. NOTE: This Owner's Manual is available as a PDF at support.dell.com. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.
What Are You Looking For?
• A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
Find It Here
Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) NOTE: The...
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... your Service Tag or product model.
updates for your operating system and support for Dell™ 2 Select Drivers & Downloads, then click Go.
3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® processors, optical
3 Select your operating system and language, and then
drives, and USB devices. DSS is necessary for correct
search for the keyword Desktop System Software.
operation of your Dell computer...
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... VGA monitors to the
monitors.
DVI connectors on your computer DVI connectors on your computer.
Setting Up a Printer
NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers • Connect the printer to the computer • Load...
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...-right corner of the window.
How to Copy a CD or DVD
NOTE: CD-RW/DVD combo drives cannot write to DVD media. If you have a CD-RW/DVD combo drive and you experience recording problems, check for available software patches on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com.
The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell computers can write to and...
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....
• You cannot create audio DVDs with Roxio Creator Plus.
• Music MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers that have MP3 software installed.
• Commercially available DVD players used in home theater systems may not support all available DVD formats. For a list of formats supported by your DVD player, see the documentation provided...
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... for different types of uses. Your Dell Dimension™ computer supports RAID level 0 and RAID level 1. A RAID level 0 configuration is recommended for high-performance programs or gaming, and a RAID level 1 configuration is recommended for users that desire a high level of data integrity, such as that required in digital photography and audio.
NOTE: RAID levels do not represent a hierarchy...
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...and recover individual files or an entire hard drive, and the Intel Matrix Storage Console (RAID) allows for continued functionality in the case of a single hard drive failure.
Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional)
Intel Viiv technology is a technology aimed at the digital home enthusiast that includes: • A BIOS that supports Intel® Quick Resume Technology
• Device drivers...
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... Driver?
A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. All devices require a driver program. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only its driver recognizes. Dell ships your computer to you with required drivers already installed-no further installation...
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....dell.com provides approved drivers for Dell computers. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly.
Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the previously installed version.
1 Click Start, then click Control...
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... your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen.
NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them.
NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view and may not apply if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view.
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Troubleshooting...
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Creating a Restore Point 1 Click Start, then click Help and Support. 2 Click the task for System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 55) to resolve the problem. If that is unsuccessful, use System...
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... letter as the next logical drive after all other physical drives in the system. If the next logical drive after the physical drives is mapped to a network drive, Windows XP does not automatically assign a drive letter to the Media Card Reader. To manually assign a drive for the Media Card Reader:
1 Right-click My Computer and select Manage. 2 Select the Disk Management option. 3 Right-click the...
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... run the software. See
the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY
USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS...
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... in your Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Flash BIOS update program (download from support.dell.com)
Turning Off Your Computer
NOTICE: To...
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... with a new memory module. Otherwise, your computer may not start properly. You should install your original memory modules in pairs either in connectors DIMM_1 and DIMM_2 or connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_4.
Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you use four 1-GB DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP...
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... the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
4 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs...
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... between the video circuitry and the computer memory.
AHCI - Advanced Host Controller Interface - An interface for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which allows the storage driver to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug.
ALS - ambient light sensor - A feature that helps to control display brightness.
antivirus software - A program designed to identify, quarantine...
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... the SCSI controller bus.
SDRAM - synchronous dynamic random-access memory - A type of DRAM that is synchronized with the optimal clock speed of the processor.
serial connector - An I/O port often used to connect devices such as a handheld digital device or digital camera to your computer.
Service Tag - A bar code label on your computer that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at...
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... background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. Change your wallpaper through the Windows Control Panel. You can also scan in your favorite picture and make it wallpaper.
WLAN - wireless local area network. A series of interconnected computers that communicate with each other over the air waves using access points or wireless routers to provide Internet access.
write-protected - Files or...