User ManualTable of ContentsContents3Finding Information9Setting Up and Using Your Computer13Setting Up a Printer13Printer Cable13Connecting a USB Printer14Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)14Connecting a TV (Optional)15Changing the Display Settings16Setting Up a Home and Office Network16Connecting to a Network Adapter16Network Setup Wizard17Connecting to the Internet17Setting Up Your Internet Connection17Playing a CD or DVD18Adjusting the Volume21Adjusting the Picture21Copying CDs and DVDs21How to Copy a CD or DVD21Using Blank CDs and DVDs22Helpful Tips23Power Management24Standby Mode24Hibernate Mode24Power Options Properties25Understanding Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional)26Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional)26Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup27Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating system27Hyper-Threading27Solving Problems29Troubleshooting Tips29Battery Problems29Drive Problems29CD and DVD drive problems30Hard drive problems31E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems31Error Messages32Media Card Reader Problems33IEEE 1394 Device Problems33Keyboard Problems34Lockups and Software Problems34The computer does not start up34The computer stops responding35A program stops responding35A program crashes repeatedly35A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system35A solid blue screen appears35Other software problems36Memory Problems36Mouse Problems37Network Problems38Power Problems38Printer Problems39Scanner Problems40Sound and Speaker Problems41No sound from speakers41No sound from headphones42Video and Monitor Problems42If the screen is blank42If the screen is difficult to read43Troubleshooting Tools45Diagnostic Lights45Dell Diagnostics48When to Use the Dell Diagnostics48Dell Diagnostics Main Menu48Drivers49What Is a Driver?49Reinstalling Drivers50Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities51Restoring Your Operating System51Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore51Removing and Installing Parts55Before You Begin55Recommended Tools55Turning Off Your Computer55Before Working Inside Your Computer55Front and Back View of the Computer57Front View57Back View59Removing the Computer Cover61Inside View of Your Computer63System Board Components64Memory65DDR2 Memory Overview65Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations66Installing Memory66Removing Memory68Cards68Drives73Connecting Drive Cables73Drive Interface Connectors74Power Cable Connector74Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables74Hard Drive75Removing a Hard Drive76Installing a Hard Drive77CD/DVD Drive78Removing a CD/DVD Drive78Installing a CD/DVD Drive80Media Card Reader81Removing a Media Card Reader82Installing a Media Card Reader83Floppy Drive (Optional)85Removing a Floppy Drive85Installing a Floppy Drive87Modem89Replacing the Modem89Replacing the External Modem Connector90Battery91Replacing the Battery92Replacing the Computer Cover93Appendix95Specifications95System Setup99Overview99Entering System Setup100System Setup Options102Boot Sequence105Clearing Forgotten Passwords107Clearing CMOS Settings108Cleaning Your Computer108Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor108Mouse109CDs and DVDs109Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)110Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals110Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals110FCC Notices (U.S. Only)110FCC Class B110Contacting Dell111Index129Size: 2.24 MBPages: 132Language: EnglishOpen manual