User ManualTable of ContentsContents3Finding Information9Setting Up and Using Your Computer13Setting Up a Printer13Printer Cable13Connecting a USB Printer14Connecting to the Internet14Setting Up Your Internet Connection15Playing CDs and DVDs16Adjusting the Volume17Adjusting the Picture18Copying CDs and DVDs18How to Copy a CD or DVD18Using Blank CDs and DVDs19Helpful Tips20Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)20Connecting Two Monitors21Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors22Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector22Connecting a TV23Changing the Display Settings23Setting Up a Home and Office Network23Connecting to a Network Adapter23Network Setup Wizard24Power Management24Standby Mode25Hibernate Mode25Power Options Properties25IEEE 139427Hyper-Threading27About Your RAID Configuration28RAID Level 0 Configuration28RAID Level 1 Configuration29Configuring Your Computer for RAID29Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® RAID Option ROM Utility30Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® Application Accelerator32Understanding Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional)35Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional)36Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup36Enabling the QRT feature in the Operating system36Solving Problems37Troubleshooting Tips37Battery Problems37Drive Problems38CD and DVD drive problems38Hard drive problems39E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems39Error Messages41Media Card Reader Problems42Keyboard Problems42Lockups and Software Problems43The computer does not start up43The computer stops responding43A program stops responding43A program crashes repeatedly43A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system44A solid blue screen appears44Other software problems44Memory Problems45Mouse Problems45Network Problems46Power Problems47Printer Problems48Scanner Problems48Sound and Speaker Problems49No sound from speakers49No sound from headphones50Video and Monitor Problems50If the screen is blank50If the screen is difficult to read51Troubleshooting Tools53Diagnostic Lights53Dell Diagnostics56Dell Diagnostics Main Menu56Drivers57What Is a Driver?57Identifying Drivers58Reinstalling Drivers58Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities59Restoring Your Operating System59Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore60Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec61Removing and Installing Parts63Before You Begin63Recommended Tools63Turn Off Your Computer63Before Working Inside Your Computer64Front View of the Computer65Back View of the Computer67Removing the Computer Cover68Inside View of Your Computer70System Board Components71Memory72Memory Overview72Installing Memory74Removing Memory76Cards76PCI Cards77PCI Express Cards81Drive Panels89Removing the Drive Panel89Removing the Drive-Panel Insert90Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert90Replacing the Drive Panel91Drives92General Installation Guidelines92Hard Drive92Removing a Hard Drive93Installing a Hard Drive94Adding a Second Hard Drive95Floppy Drive96Removing a Floppy Drive96Installing a Floppy Drive98Media Card Reader99Removing a Media Card Reader99Installing a Media Card Reader101CD/DVD Drive102Removing a CD/DVD Drive103Installing a CD/DVD Drive104Battery106Replacing the Battery106Replacing the Computer Cover107Appendix109Specifications109System Setup113Overview113Entering System Setup114System Setup Options116Boot Sequence119Clearing Forgotten Passwords121Clearing CMOS Settings122Cleaning Your Computer122Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor122Mouse123Floppy Drive123CDs and DVDs123Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)123Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals124Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals124FCC Notices (U.S. Only)124Class A125Class B125FCC Identification Information126Contacting Dell126Index145Size: 3.76 MBPages: 148Language: EnglishOpen manual