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and Canada Only 103 6 Contents 6 Appendix Specifications 70 BIOS and Standard Settings 76 Viewing the System Setup Screens 76 System Setup Screens 76 Commonly Used Options 77 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 78 Before You Call 79 Contacting Dell 79 Regulatory Notices 96 Limited Warranties and Return Policy 97 Limited Warranty Terms for Canada 97 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy 101 Dell Software and Peripherals 102 Intel® Warranty Statement for Pentium® and Celeron® Processors Only (U.S.
and Canada Only 103 6 Contents 6 Appendix Specifications 70 BIOS and Standard Settings 76 Viewing the System Setup Screens 76 System Setup Screens 76 Commonly Used Options 77 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 78 Before You Call 79 Contacting Dell 79 Regulatory Notices 96 Limited Warranties and Return Policy 97 Limited Warranty Terms for Canada 97 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy 101 Dell Software and Peripherals 102 Intel® Warranty Statement for Pentium® and Celeron® Processors Only (U.S.
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...dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Apply the water to moisture can damage the display. Longterm exposure to the cloth; To access the help file. CAUTION: Viewing the display or external monitor screen ...help file, see page 17. This portable computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 79 for personal injury or shock. For extended use in an office, Dell recommends that your computer is not designed for extended periods of your computer and ...
...dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Apply the water to moisture can damage the display. Longterm exposure to the cloth; To access the help file. CAUTION: Viewing the display or external monitor screen ...help file, see page 17. This portable computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 79 for personal injury or shock. For extended use in an office, Dell recommends that your computer is not designed for extended periods of your computer and ...
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... and Other Hardware, and then click View installed printers or fax printers. Click OK and follow the prompts on the screen, using the instructions that came with your printer for instructions on how to install a printer driver, insert the installation CD. If your... screen. If your printer installation CD does not automatically run , check the documentation that came with the printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com USB connector on the computer USB printer cable USB connector on printer HINT...
... and Other Hardware, and then click View installed printers or fax printers. Click OK and follow the prompts on the screen, using the instructions that came with your printer for instructions on how to install a printer driver, insert the installation CD. If your... screen. If your printer installation CD does not automatically run , check the documentation that came with the printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com USB connector on the computer USB printer cable USB connector on printer HINT...
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... n g U p a n d U si n g Yo u r C o m pu t e r Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you through a phone line. www.dell.com | support.dell.com transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can store it on a removable medium, such as America...1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click checklist for creating a network. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations, and then return to the Internet connection ...
... n g U p a n d U si n g Yo u r C o m pu t e r Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you through a phone line. www.dell.com | support.dell.com transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can store it on a removable medium, such as America...1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click checklist for creating a network. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations, and then return to the Internet connection ...
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... select one, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you do not have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the screen to complete the setup. S et ti n g U p a n d U s i n g Yo u r C o m p u te r 31 The New Connection Wizard appears. 6 Click Connect to the modem connector on the same line simultaneously...
... select one, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you do not have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the screen to complete the setup. S et ti n g U p a n d U s i n g Yo u r C o m p u te r 31 The New Connection Wizard appears. 6 Click Connect to the modem connector on the same line simultaneously...
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...-R or CD-RW disc so that media type has overwriting limitations-see "Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs" for instructions on the screen to complete the setup. 9 Click the appropriate option under How do not know which type of your ISP to check the service status, or try... can be used with your computer's CD-burner software. Otherwise, follow all copyright laws when you create CDs. Contact your ISP. 8 Click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: If you do you want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 10 Use the setup information provided by your...
...-R or CD-RW disc so that media type has overwriting limitations-see "Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs" for instructions on the screen to complete the setup. 9 Click the appropriate option under How do not know which type of your ISP to check the service status, or try... can be used with your computer's CD-burner software. Otherwise, follow all copyright laws when you create CDs. Contact your ISP. 8 Click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: If you do you want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 10 Use the setup information provided by your...
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HINT: Some music and game CDs are available on the Easy CD Creator Basic Select a Project menu screen. S et ti n g U p a n d U s i n g Yo u r C o m p u te r 33 • Disc Copier allows you to make a copy of a CD for everyday use so that you can use Windows Explorer ... help files. CD-RW discs do not play in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center. To view the Select a Project menu screen, click the Start button, point to record music or permanently store data files. The documentation is also provided on how to two different types of...
HINT: Some music and game CDs are available on the Easy CD Creator Basic Select a Project menu screen. S et ti n g U p a n d U s i n g Yo u r C o m p u te r 33 • Disc Copier allows you to make a copy of a CD for everyday use so that you can use Windows Explorer ... help files. CD-RW discs do not play in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center. To view the Select a Project menu screen, click the Start button, point to record music or permanently store data files. The documentation is also provided on how to two different types of...
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Below the display, the green light above the icon labeled lights up, indicating that is set to full-screen mode) the entire computer display screen is disabled. The keypad numbers and symbols are outlined in different ways. DVD video is visible only on the display that the keypad is set ...
Below the display, the green light above the icon labeled lights up, indicating that is set to full-screen mode) the entire computer display screen is disabled. The keypad numbers and symbols are outlined in different ways. DVD video is visible only on the display that the keypad is set ...
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...→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Select Undo my last restoration and click Next. The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data, and then the computer automatically restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. If a calendar... points are available, click the restore point that you want to use. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that restore point is complete. 3 Click Next. To change ...
...→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Select Undo my last restoration and click Next. The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data, and then the computer automatically restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. If a calendar... points are available, click the restore point that you want to use. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer. The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that restore point is complete. 3 Click Next. To change ...
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... Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System. 4 In the System Properties screen, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, scroll down the list to see if any device, perform the steps in...
... Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System. 4 In the System Properties screen, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, scroll down the list to see if any device, perform the steps in...
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...Maintenance. 3 In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System. 4 In the System Properties screen, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your CD...it was installed, and then click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was in before you ...
...Maintenance. 3 In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System. 4 In the System Properties screen, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your CD...it was installed, and then click Properties. 7 Click the Drivers tab. 8 Click Roll Back Driver. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for which the new driver was in before you ...
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..., follow the extracting instructions, and read the readme file. Maint a ining Yo ur Computer 55 Click OK, and follow the screen prompts to complete the installation. If no Install button is present, automatic installation is not an option. Under Search Criteria, select the... appropriate categories from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic pulldown menus. At the welcome screen, follow the instructions on the driver information window to install setup files. For installation instructions, either see page 76) before continuing ...
..., follow the extracting instructions, and read the readme file. Maint a ining Yo ur Computer 55 Click OK, and follow the screen prompts to complete the installation. If no Install button is present, automatic installation is not an option. Under Search Criteria, select the... appropriate categories from the System Model, Operating System, and Topic pulldown menus. At the welcome screen, follow the instructions on the driver information window to install setup files. For installation instructions, either see page 76) before continuing ...
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... 38) and restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the Dell™ logo appears. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to boot from CD message appears on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The time required to select the highlighted partition (...recommended), and then follow the instructions on the screen. Starting Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up...
... 38) and restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the Dell™ logo appears. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to boot from CD message appears on the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The time required to select the highlighted partition (...recommended), and then follow the instructions on the screen. Starting Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up...
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...and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer has a network adapter, select Typical in the Networking Settings screen and click Next. The computer automatically restarts. screen appears, you can enter up to the Internet? 3 If you are unsure of your settings, accept the default ...have a network adapter, you do not see the following message: Press any key when this message appears. 1 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 2 When the How will this computer connect to five users. Completing the Operating System Setup NOTICE: When the computer...
...and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer has a network adapter, select Typical in the Networking Settings screen and click Next. The computer automatically restarts. screen appears, you can enter up to the Internet? 3 If you are unsure of your settings, accept the default ...have a network adapter, you do not see the following message: Press any key when this message appears. 1 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 2 When the How will this computer connect to five users. Completing the Operating System Setup NOTICE: When the computer...
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...on (or restart) your computer. Then shut down your computer work incorrectly. System Setup Screens The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings for your computer. 2 When the Dell™ logo appears, press immediately. To the right of the settings that appear as ...white type on the screen. Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 Turn on the screen. Each screen is a field that displays the setting or value for...
...on (or restart) your computer. Then shut down your computer work incorrectly. System Setup Screens The system setup screens display the current setup information and settings for your computer. 2 When the Dell™ logo appears, press immediately. To the right of the settings that appear as ...white type on the screen. Viewing the System Setup Screens 1 Turn on the screen. Each screen is a field that displays the setting or value for...
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The screens display such information as you save the changes and exit the system setup program. The boot order page displays a general list of the system setup ... following: • Floppy Disk • Internal HDD • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive During the boot routine, the computer starts at the top of the screen. System setup key functions are listed across the bottom of the list and scans each enabled device for new settings to take effect as soon...
The screens display such information as you save the changes and exit the system setup program. The boot order page displays a general list of the system setup ... following: • Floppy Disk • Internal HDD • CD/DVD/CD-RW drive During the boot routine, the computer starts at the top of the screen. System setup key functions are listed across the bottom of the list and scans each enabled device for new settings to take effect as soon...
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printer (continued) reinstalling driver, 28 setting up, 26 USB, 27 R RAM. See memory reinstalling drivers, 54, 57 ResourceCD, 54, 57 returning items for warranty repair or credit, 78 system setup program commonly used options, 77 options, 77 screens, 76 viewing, 76 T television connecting to computer, 41 enabling display settings, 44 troubleshooting power problems, 38 S safety instructions, 7 software reinstalling software, 54, 57 specifications, 70 System Restore, 50 W warranty, 97 Windows XP device driver rollback, 54 reinstalling, 57 106 In d e x
printer (continued) reinstalling driver, 28 setting up, 26 USB, 27 R RAM. See memory reinstalling drivers, 54, 57 ResourceCD, 54, 57 returning items for warranty repair or credit, 78 system setup program commonly used options, 77 options, 77 screens, 76 viewing, 76 T television connecting to computer, 41 enabling display settings, 44 troubleshooting power problems, 38 S safety instructions, 7 software reinstalling software, 54, 57 specifications, 70 System Restore, 50 W warranty, 97 Windows XP device driver rollback, 54 reinstalling, 57 106 In d e x
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: After installing the system board, enter the computer service tag sequence into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 3 Press down on the ... system board into place in damage to pry away the left side of the bottom case near the audio connectors. NOTICE: Before turning on the screen. 82 Sy stem Boar d Failure to do so may result in the bottom case. 4 Replace the system board screws and rubber bumper. 5 Connect the speaker...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: After installing the system board, enter the computer service tag sequence into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 3 Press down on the ... system board into place in damage to pry away the left side of the bottom case near the audio connectors. NOTICE: Before turning on the screen. 82 Sy stem Boar d Failure to do so may result in the bottom case. 4 Replace the system board screws and rubber bumper. 5 Connect the speaker...