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Owner's Manual - Page 4
... drive problems 30 Hard drive problems 31 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 31 Error Messages 32 Media Card Reader Problems 33 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 33 Keyboard Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 34 The computer does not start up 34 The computer stops responding 35 A program stops responding 35 A program crashes repeatedly 35 A program is designed for an earlier Windows...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
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When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 48 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 48 Drivers 49 What Is a Driver 49 Reinstalling Drivers 50 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 51 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 51
4 Removing and Installing Parts
Before You Begin 55 Recommended Tools 55 Turning Off Your Computer 55 Before Working Inside Your...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... 99 Entering System Setup 100 System Setup Options 102 Boot Sequence 105 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 107 Clearing CMOS Settings 108 Cleaning Your Computer 108 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 108 Mouse 109 CDs and DVDs 109 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 110 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 110 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 110...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
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• Downloads - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS)- If you reinstall the operating system for your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. DSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. DSS...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... Up and Using 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 paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. • Contact the...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
...-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...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
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• You cannot create audio DVDs with Sonic DigitalMedia.
• 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 with...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
... because Windows XP is optimized to take advantage of Hyper-Threading technology. While many programs can benefit from Hyper-Threading, some programs have not been optimized for Hyper-Threading and may require an update from the software manufacturer. Contact the software manufacturer for updates and information about using Hyper-Threading with your software.
Setting Up and Using Your Computer...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
... instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - Click the Start button and click My Computer. If the floppy, CD, or DVD drive, is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive...
Owner's Manual - Page 35
... hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your computer.
A program stops responding
END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task.
A program crashes repeatedly
NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk or...
Owner's Manual - Page 36
... 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 49
...Drivers
What Is a 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 other 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 50
... Dell Support website at support.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...
Owner's Manual - Page 51
... installed after you received the computer.
NOTE: Dell PC Restore is available only on computers purchased in certain regions.
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings...
Owner's Manual - Page 52
... they may not work if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.
Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click 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 page 50) to resolve...
Owner's Manual - Page 53
... my last restoration and click Next.
Enabling System Restore
If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. To see if System Restore is enabled:
1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 Click the System Restore...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
... memory module with a new memory module. Otherwise, your computer may not start properly. You should install your original memory modules in pairs either in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 or DIMM connectors 3 and 4.
Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations
Your computer supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory when you use two 2-GB DIMMs. Current operating systems, such as Microsoft® Windows® XP...
Owner's Manual - Page 103
... system. The No Boot option enables a USB controller, but it does not recognize a USB storage device.
This setting specifies which video controller is primary when two video controllers are present on the computer.
Use this option to select 8 MB (default) or 1 MB of system memory for an integrated video controller.
If your computer's processor supports Hyper-Threading, this option appears in the...
Owner's Manual - Page 110
... by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, games, and so on). Support for all thirdparty software and peripherals is provided by the original manufacturer of the product.
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
FCC Class B
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may...
Owner's Manual - Page 131
... (continued) computer stops responding, 34-35 Dell Diagnostics, 48 diagnostic lights, 45 drives, 29 DVD drive, 30 e-mail, 31 error messages, 32 general, 34 hard drive, 31 IEEE 1394, 33 Internet, 31 keyboard, 34 media card reader, 33 memory, 36 modem, 31 monitor is blank, 42 monitor is hard to read, 43 mouse, 37 network, 38 power, 38 power light conditions, 38 printer, 39 program...