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- Finding Information
- Microsoft Windows Help and Support
- Windows Vista
- Control Panel
- Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer
- Programs Installed on Your Computer
- Dell Support Website
- Customer Service
- Dell Forums
- Microsoft Windows Desktop
- Taskbar
- Displaying the Taskbar
- Desktop Icons and Shortcuts
- Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the Desktop
- Shortcut Menus
- Changing the Desktop Appearance
- Windows ® XP
- Setting up a Screen Saver
- Start Button (Menu)
- Customizing the Start Menu
- Accessing and Using the Control Panel
- Monitors and Displays
- Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display
- Troubleshooting
- Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors
- Windows XP
- Low-Light Environments
- Cables and Connections
- DisplayPort™ - Features and Benefits
- Mouse
- Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel
- Cleaning an Optical Mouse
- Touch Pad
- Single Finger Zoom
- Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse)
- Keyboard
- Customizing Your Keyboard
- Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer
- General Keyboard Shortcuts
- Printers—Settings and Drivers
- Changing Printer Settings
- Setting up Printers
- Setting the Default Printer
- Installing a Printer Driver
- Drives and Media
- Storage
- Installing Drivers for Media Drives
- Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to Reinstall a Driver
- Drive Problems
- Optical Drive Problems
- Working with RAID
- RAID Level 1
- RAID Level 0+1 Configuration
- RAID Level 5 Configuration
- Configuring RAID
- Shutting Down Your Computer
- Shutdown States
- Ending a Process That is not Responding
- Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer
- Shutting Down Your Computer When it Fails to Shut Down Normally
- Shutting Down a Computer When it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen
- Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode
- Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss
- Files and Folders
- Navigating to Files
- Selecting and Opening Files
- Opening and Saving a File
- Renaming Files
- Sharing Files
- Sharing Files With Password Protection
- Transferring Files and Settings to a New Computer
- Transferring Files Between Computers Running Windows XP
- Running Backup When the Settings Have Been Preconfigured
- Running Backup With Hidden Drives
- Managing Applications (Programs)
- Installing Applications From a Network
- Removing Applications From Your Computer
- Ending an Application When it Does not Respond
- Performing Maintenance Tasks to Increase Computer Speed and Ensure Security
- Cleaning Your Computer
- Managing Your Computer Performance
- Performance Tuning
- NVIDIA Monitor
- Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive
- Defragmenting Your Hard Drive
- Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors
- Setting Power Options
- Power Protection Devices
- Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
- Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time
- Replacing a Battery
- Microsoft Windows
- Conserving Battery Power
- Storing a Battery
- Overview
- Local Area Networks (LAN)
- Setting up a new LAN
- Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN)
- Checking Your Wireless Network Card
- Setting up a new Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
- Ad Hoc Networks
- Networks
- Establishing a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
- Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility
- WPAN
- Ensuring Security When Using Public Wi-Fi Networks (Hotspots)
- Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator
- Scanning for a Wireless Network
- Managing Networked Computers With Intel Active Management Technology
- Accessing the Internet
- Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites
- Web Addresses
- Internet
- Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web
- Saving Space by Setting the way the Browser Logs Viewing History
- Using Accessibility Options for Visual Impairments
- Viruses
- Firewalls
- Spyware and Malware
- Spam
- Controlling Pop-ups
- Controlling Unwanted Toolbars
- Searching for Information on the Internet
- Changing the Internet Communications Protocol TCP/IP) Settings
- Freeing up Space and Protecting Your Computer
- Maintaining Privacy by Blocking and Deleting Cookies
- Managing and Organizing E-mail Messages
- Securing Your E-mail
- Reducing Spam
- Viruses and Phishing
- Avoiding E-mail Attachments
- Creating a Contact Group (Mailing List)
- Backing Up E-mail Messages
- CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ Media
- Copying CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Media
- Audio
- Laptop Media Devices (MP3 Players)
- Setting up the Laptop Media Device the First Time
- Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote
- Driver
- Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer
- Adjusting Display Settings
- Need
- Identifying the Connectors on Your TV
- Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
- Performing the Basic Connection Steps
- TV Menu Example
- Signal
- Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations
- Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV
- Configure the Display Views
- Dual Independent Display Mode
- Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays
- Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu
- Properties Menu
- Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button
- Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel
- Using the Wizards
- Settings
- Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels
- Security and Privacy
- User Groups
- Passwords
- Smart Cards
- Facial Recognition Software
- Encrypting Files and Folders
- Reducing the Risk of Getting Computer Viruses
- Dealing With Cookies
- Avoiding Spyware and Malware
- Remote Desktop
- Installing Remote Desktop Client Software
- Restoring Your Operating System
- Starting System Restore
- Enabling System Restore
- Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore
- Using the Operating System Media
- Troubleshooting Tools
- Power Lights for Desktop Computers
- Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers
- Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers
- System Messages for Laptop Computers
- cmos battery
- Windows Hardware Troubleshooter
- Running the Dell Diagnostics
- Dell Support Center
- Solving Problems
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
- Error Messages
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
- Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards
- Memory Problems
- Mouse Problems
- Network Problems
- Printer Problems
- Scanner Problems
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers
- Video and Monitor Problems
- Power Lights
- Dell Technical Update Service
- System Setup
- Entering the System Setup Program
- Changing the Boot Sequence
- Performing a One-Time Boot
- Viewing the BIOS Settings
- Ports
- IEEE 1394 Port
- RS232 Serial Port
- Parallel Port
- eSATA Port
- Modem
- Ethernet Port
- Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2)
- VGA Port
- DVI-I Port
- S-Video TV-Out Port
- Component Video
- Composite Video
- HDMI Port
- DisplayPort
- S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA)
- Audio Ports
- Getting Help
- Dell Support Service
- Online Services
- AutoTech Service
- Before You Call
- Contacting Dell
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- Finding Information
- Setting Up a Printer
- Connecting a USB Printer
- Setting Up Your Internet Connection
- Playing CDs and DVDs
- Adjusting the Volume
- Adjusting the Picture
- Using Blank CDs and DVDs
- Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
- Connecting Two Monitors
- Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors
- Connecting a TV
- Setting Up a Home and Office Network
- Power Management
- Power Options Properties
- IEEE 1394
- Hyper-Threading
- RAID Level 1 Configuration
- Configuring Your Computer for RAID
- Troubleshooting Tips
- Drive Problems
- Hard drive problems
- Error Messages
- Media Card Reader Problems
- Lockups and Software Problems
- A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system
- Memory Problems
- Network Problems
- Power Problems
- Printer Problems
- Sound and Speaker Problems
- No sound from headphones
- If the screen is difficult to read
- Troubleshooting
- Dell Diagnostics
- Drivers
- Identifying Drivers
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
- Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
- Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
- Before You Begin
- Before Working Inside Your Computer
- Front View of the Computer
- Back View of the Computer
- Removing the Computer Cover
- Inside View of Your Computer
- System Board Components
- Memory
- Installing Memory
- Removing Memory
- PCI Cards
- PCI Express Cards
- Drive Panels
- Removing the Drive-Panel Insert
- Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert
- Replacing the Drive Panel
- General Installation Guidelines
- Removing a Hard Drive
- Installing a Hard Drive
- Adding a Second Hard Drive
- Floppy Drive
- Installing a Floppy Drive
- Removing a Media Card Reader
- Installing a Media Card Reader
- CD/DVD Drive
- Removing a CD/DVD Drive
- Installing a CD/DVD Drive
- Battery
- Replacing the Computer Cover
- Specifications
- System Setup
- Entering System Setup
- System Setup Options
- Boot Sequence
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
- Clearing CMOS Settings
- Mouse
- Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
- FCC Identification Information
- Index
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- Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
- Connect the Display
- Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
- Connect the Power Cable
- Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
- Press the Power Button
- Set Up the Operating System
- Connect to the Internet (Optional)
- Using Your Inspiron Desktop
- Top View Features
- Back View Features
- Software Features
- Dell Dock
- Solving Problems
- Network Problems
- Power Problems
- Memory Problems
- Lockups and Software Problems
- Using Support Tools
- System Messages
- Hardware Troubleshooter
- Restoring Your Operating System
- System Restore
- Dell Factory Image Restore
- Operating System Reinstallation
- Getting Help
- Service
- Online Services
- Automated Order‑Status Service
- Warranty or for Credit
- Before You Call
- Contacting Dell
- Resources
- Basic Specifications
- Appendix
- Index
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- Checking the Basics
- Checking Connections and Switches
- Look and Listen
- The System Setup Program
- Messages and Codes
- Table 2-2. System Beep Codes
- Warning Messages
- Finding Software Solutions
- Using Software
- Program Conflicts
- Running the Dell Diagnostics
- Figure 4-1. Diagnostics Menu
- Figure 4-2. Dell Diagnostics Screen
- Main Menu Categories
- Run Under Subtest
- Pause for User Response
- Output Device for Error Messages
- Tests in the Dell Diagnostics
- Error Messages
- Why Run a System Set Test?
- Video Test Group
- Keyboard Test Group
- Subtests
- Why Run a Hard-Disk Drives Test?
- Why Run an IDE CD ROM Drives Test?
- Parallel Ports Test Group
- SCSI Devices Test Group
- Network Interface Test Group
- Why Run an Audio Test?
- Checking Your Equipment
- Troubleshooting the Keyboard
- Troubleshooting the Basic I/O Functions
- Troubleshooting a Parallel Printer
- Checking Inside Your Computer
- Troubleshooting a Wet Computer
- Troubleshooting the Battery
- Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
- Troubleshooting System Memory
- Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem
- Troubleshooting the System Board
- Troubleshooting the Diskette/Tape Drive Subsystem
- Troubleshooting a Non-SCSI Internal Tape Drive
- Troubleshooting a SCSI Tape Drive
- Troubleshooting Hard-Disk Drives
- in a System Without a SCSI Backplane Board
- in a System With a SCSI Backplane Board
- Getting Help
- Help Tools
- Frequently Asked Questions Cards
- TechFax Service
- Problems With Your Order
- Figure 7-1. Diagnostics Checklist
- Dell Contact Numbers
- Table 7-2. International Dialing Codes
- Table 7-3. Dell Contact Numbers
- Diagnostic Video Tests
- Character Attributes Subtest (80 x 25)
- Character Set Subtest (80 x 25)
- Video Scan Alignment Subtest
- Figure A-4. Video Scan Alignment Subtest (Screen 2)
- Character Attributes Subtest (40 x 25)
- Character Set Subtest (40 x 25)
- Text Mode Color Test
- Color Attributes Subtest (40 x 25)
- Graphics Mode Test
- Figure A-8. 640 x 200 Black/White Graphics Mode Screen
- x 480 Monochrome Graphics Mode Screen
- x 200 16-Color Graphics Mode Screen
- Figure A-10. 640 x 480 2-Color Graphics Mode Screen
- x 480 16-Color Graphics Mode Screen
- Solid Colors Test
- abbreviations and acronyms
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- System Overview
- System Features
- Figure 1-1. Computer Orientation
- Figure 1-2. Front-Panel Features
- Figure 1-3. Internal View of the Midsize Computer
- Dual-Processor Capability
- Hard-Disk Drive Options
- Enhanced Dual-Interface EIDE Subsystem
- Floor Stand
- Computer Service
- Figure 1-6. DC Power Connector P1
- DC Power Distribution
- Figure 1-10. Power Distribution
- System Board
- System Board Jumpers
- Table 1-2. Jumper Descriptions
- Interrupt Assignments
- DMA Channel Assignments
- Technical Specifications
- Basic Troubleshooting
- External Visual Inspection
- Observing the Boot Routine
- Internal Visual Inspection
- Eliminating Resource Conflicts
- Running the Dell Diagnostics
- Beep Codes and Error Messages
- Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes
- System Error Messages
- Table 3-2. System Error Messages
- Midsize Chassis
- Precautionary Measures
- Figure 4-1. Floor Stand Removal
- Computer Cover
- Eject, Power, and Reset Buttons
- Front-Panel Inserts
- Control Panel
- Speaker
- Drives
- Externally Accessible Drive Assemblies
- Figure 4-10. 5.25-Inch Drive Assembly Removal
- Hard-Disk Drive Bracket
- Hard-Disk Drive
- System Power Supply
- Processor Fan
- System Board Components
- Expansion Cards
- Expansion Card
- Riser Board
- DIMMs
- Processor SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Assembly
- Terminator Card
- System Battery
- Figure 4-25. System Board Removal
- Mini Tower Chassis
- Figure 5-1. Computer Cover Removal
- Front Bezel
- Figure 5-3. Eject, Power, and Reset Button Removal
- Figure 5-4. 5.25-Inch Front-Panel Insert Removal
- Figure 5-5. 3.5-Inch Front-Panel Insert Removal
- Figure 5-6. Control Panel Removal
- Figure 5-7. Speaker Removal
- Figure 5-8. Drive Hardware
- Figure 5-9. 3.5-Inch Drive Assembly Removal
- Figure 5-10. 3.5-Inch Diskette Drive Removal
- Figure 5-11. 5.25-Inch Drive Assembly Removal
- Figure 5-12. 5.25-Inch Drive Removal
- Figure 5-13. Hard-Disk Drive Bracket Removal
- Figure 5-14. Hard-Disk Drive Removal
- Third SCSI Hard-Disk Drive
- Figure 5-17. Third SCSI Hard-Disk Drive Removal
- Figure 5-18. System Power-Supply Removal
- Figure 5-19. Processor Fan Removal
- Figure 5-20. System Board Components
- Expansion-Card Cage
- Figure 5-22. Expansion-Card Removal
- Figure 5-23. Riser Board Removal
- Figure 5-24. DIMM Removal
- Figure 5-26. Shroud and SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Removal
- Figure 5-27. Terminator Card Removal
- Figure 5-28. System Battery Removal
- Figure 5-29. System Board Removal
- System Setup Program
- System Setup Screens
- Table A-1. System Setup Categories
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- Finding Information
- Setting Up and Using Your Computer
- Back View of the Computer
- Back Panel Connectors
- Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
- Setting Up a Printer
- Playing CDs and DVDs
- Adjusting the Volume
- Copying CDs and DVDs
- Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
- Connecting Two Monitors
- Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector
- Changing the Display Settings
- Hibernate Mode
- Power Options Properties
- Power Management Options in Windows Vista
- Standby Mode
- Power Plan Properties
- About RAID Configurations
- Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
- Transferring Information to a New Computer
- Setting Up a Home and Office Network
- Network Setup Wizard
- Connecting to the Internet
- Setting Up Your Internet Connection
- Solving Problems
- Drive Problems
- Optical drive problems
- Hard drive problems
- Error Messages
- Keyboard Problems
- The computer stops responding
- A solid blue screen appears
- Other software problems
- Media Card Reader Problems
- Memory Problems
- Mouse Problems
- Network Problems
- Power Problems
- Printer Problems
- Scanner Problems
- Sound and Speaker Problems
- No sound from headphones
- Video and Monitor Problems
- If the screen is difficult to read
- Power Lights
- Beep Codes
- System Messages
- Dell Diagnostics
- Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media
- Drivers
- Identifying Drivers
- Restoring Your Operating System
- Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
- Image Restore
- Using the Operating System Media
- Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
- Removing and Installing Parts
- Turning Off Your Computer
- Removing the Computer Cover
- Inside View of Your Computer
- System Board Components
- Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
- Memory
- Installing Memory
- Removing Memory
- Cards
- Bezel
- Replacing the Bezel
- Drives
- Recommended Drive Cable Connections
- Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
- Floppy Drive
- Media Card Reader
- Optical Drive
- Battery
- Power Supply
- Replacing the Power Supply
- I/O Panel
- Removing the I/O Panel
- Installing the I/O Panel
- Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
- Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
- Processor
- Installing the Processor
- Chassis Fan
- Replacing the Chassis Fan
- System Board
- Installing the System Board
- Replacing the Computer Cover
- Specifications
- System Setup
- System Setup Options
- Boot Sequence
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
- Clearing CMOS Settings
- Flashing the BIOS
- Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
- CDs and DVDs
- Peripherals
- Contacting Dell
- Glossary
- Index
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- Introduction
- System Features
- Using the Optional Floor Stand
- Front Panel
- Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring
- Using the Software Support Utilities
- System Utilities and Services
- Removing a Service
- Dell ThermalShutdown Service
- Removing the Windows NT 4.0 Bus-Mastering EIDE Driver
- Enabling the Windows 95 Bus-Mastering EIDE Driver
- Using the System Setup Program
- System Setup Screens
- Figure 3-1. System Setup Screens
- Time
- EIDE Devices Other Than Hard-Disk Drives
- Reserved Memory
- Boot Sequence
- Saving EIDE Hard-Disk Drive Power
- Parallel Port
- System Data Categories
- Using Your System Password to Secure Your System
- Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password
- System Setup Categories
- Responding to Error Messages
- Using the ISA Configuration Utility
- About the ICU
- Preparing to Use the ICU
- Starting the ICU
- Figure 4-3. Card Configuration Dialog Box
- Adding an Unlisted Card
- Modifying a Card
- Removing a Card
- Viewing Resources
- Locking and Unlocking All Resources
- Using the Network Interface Controller
- Connecting to a Network
- Windows 95 NIC Driver
- Windows 95 Operating Systems Not Installed by Dell
- Using the NDIS 2.01 Driver With Windows 95
- Using the Integrated Audio Controller
- CD-ROM Drives
- Installing Audio Drivers
- Working Inside Your Computer
- Removing the Computer Cover
- Unpacking Your Hardware Option
- Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage
- Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage
- Installing System Board Options
- Expansion Cards
- Installing an Expansion Card
- Removing an Expansion Card
- Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board
- Removing a DIMM
- Figure 8-9. Shroud and SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Assembly Removal
- Replacing the System Battery
- Figure 8-10. System Battery and Battery Socket
- Installing Drives
- Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts
- EIDE Drive Addressing
- Figure 9-5. Attaching Diskette Drive or Tape Drive Cables
- Installing a Diskette Drive on the 3.5-Inch Bracket
- CD-ROM Drive That Uses a Controller Card
- Installing an External Tape Drive
- Installing an EIDE Hard-Disk Drive
- Figure 9-9. Removing the Hard-Disk Drive Bracket
- Partitioning and Logically Formatting Your EIDE Hard-Disk Drive
- SCSI Cable and SCSI Termination
- Partitioning and Formatting SCSI Hard-Disk Drives
- Technical Specifications
- Hardware Configuration Features
- Figure B-1. System Board Jumpers
- Table B-1. System-Board Jumper Settings
- Table B-2. System Board and Riser Board Connectors and Sockets
- I/O Ports and Connectors
- Serial Port Connectors
- Keyboard and Mouse Connectors
- Mouse Connector
- Microphone Jack
- Interrupt Assignments
- Table B-9. Conventional Memory Map
- ISA Configuration Utility Messages
- Configuration Manager Messages
- Maintaining the System
- Cleaning System Components
- Cleaning Drives
- Altitude
- Magnetism
- Power Protection Devices
- Regulatory Notices
- IC Notice (Canada Only)
- EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
- Korean Regulatory Notice
- PozostaŠe instrukcje bezpieczeÒstwa
- Información para NOM 024 (únicamente para México)
- Warranties and Return Policy
- Coverage During Years Two and Three
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