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Removing and Installing Parts
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Before you begin any of th
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the safety ins
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Product Information Guide
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer
13
Setting up a Printer
13
Printer Cable
13
Connecting a USB Printer
14
Connecting to the Internet
14
Setting up Your Internet Connection
15
Playing Cds and Dvds
16
Adjusting the Volume
17
Adjusting the Picture
18
Copying Cds and Dvds
18
How to Copy a CD or DVD
18
Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-Rws
19
Helpful Tips
19
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
20
Connecting Two Monitors
21
Connecting Two Monitors with VGA Connectors
22
Connecting One Monitor with a VGA Connector and One Monitor with a DVI Connector
22
Connecting a TV
23
Changing the Display Settings
23
Setting up a Home and Office Network
24
Connecting to a Network Adapter
24
Network Setup Wizard
24
Power Management
25
Standby Mode
25
Hibernate Mode
25
Power Options Properties
26
Ieee 1394
27
Hyper-Threading
28
2 Solving Problems
29
Troubleshooting Tips
29
Battery Problems
29
Drive Problems
30
CD and DVD Drive Problems
30
Hard Drive Problems
31
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
31
Error Messages
33
Media Card Reader Problems
34
Keyboard Problems
34
Lockups and Software Problems
35
The Computer Does Not Start up
35
The Computer Stops Responding
35
A Program Stops Responding
35
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
35
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System
36
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
36
Other Software Problems
36
Memory Problems
37
Mouse Problems
37
Network Problems
38
Power Problems
39
Printer Problems
40
Scanner Problems
40
Sound and Speaker Problems
41
No Sound from Speakers
41
No Sound from Headphones
42
Video and Monitor Problems
42
If the Screen Is Blank
42
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
43
3 Troubleshooting Tools
45
Diagnostic Lights
45
Dell Diagnostics
48
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
48
Drivers
49
What Is a Driver
49
Identifying Drivers
50
Reinstalling Drivers
50
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
51
Restoring Your Operating System
51
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
52
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
53
4 Removing and Installing Parts
55
Before You Begin
55
Recommended Tools
55
Turn off Your Computer
55
Before Working Inside Your Computer
56
Front View of the Computer
57
Back View of the Computer
59
Removing the Computer Cover
60
Inside View of Your Computer
62
System Board Components
63
Memory
64
Memory Overview
64
Installing Memory
66
Removing Memory
68
Cards
68
PCI Cards
69
PCI Express Cards
73
Drive Panels
82
Removing the Drive Panel
82
Removing the Drive-Panel Insert
83
Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert
84
Replacing the Drive Panel
84
Drives
85
General Installation Guidelines
85
Hard Drive
86
Removing a Hard Drive
87
Installing a Hard Drive
88
Adding a Second Hard Drive
89
Floppy Drive
91
Removing a Floppy Drive
91
Installing a Floppy Drive
93
Media Card Reader
93
Removing a Media Card Reader
93
Installing a Media Card Reader
95
CD/DVD Drive
97
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
98
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
99
Battery
101
Replacing the Battery
101
Replacing the Computer Cover
102
5 Appendix
103
Specifications
103
System Setup
107
Overview
107
Entering System Setup
108
System Setup Options
110
Boot Sequence
113
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
114
Clearing CMOS Settings
115
Cleaning Your Computer
116
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
116
Mouse
116
Floppy Drive
116
Cds and Dvds
117
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
117
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
117
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
118
FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
118
Class a
118
Class B
118
FCC Identification Information
119
Contacting Dell
119
Index
137
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