Document Outline

• Owner’s Manual
  • Contents
  • Finding Information
  • Setting Up and Using Your Computer
    • Front View of the Computer
    • Back View of the Computer
      • Back Panel Connectors
    • Setting Up a Printer
      • Printer Cable
      • Connecting a Printer
    • Connecting to the Internet
      • Setting Up Your Internet Connection
    • Playing CDs and DVDs
      • Adjusting the Volume
      • Adjusting the Picture
    • Copying CDs and DVDs
      • How to Copy a CD or DVD
      • Using Blank CDs and DVDs
      • Helpful Tips
    • Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
    • Connecting Two Monitors
      • Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors
      • Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector
      • Connecting a TV
      • Changing the Display Settings
    • Setting Up a Home and Office Network
      • Connecting to a Network Adapter
      • Network Setup Wizard
    • Power Management
      • Standby Mode
      • Hibernate Mode
      • Power Options Properties
    • Enabling Cool ’n’ Quiet™ Technology
    • About RAID Configurations
      • RAID Level 1 Configuration
      • Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
      • Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility
      • Using Nvidia MediaShield
  • Solving Problems
    • Troubleshooting Tips
    • Battery Problems
    • Drive Problems
      • CD and DVD drive problems
      • Hard drive problems
    • E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
    • Error Messages
    • Keyboard Problems
    • Lockups and Software Problems
      • The computer does not start up
      • The computer stops responding
      • A program stops responding
      • A program crashes repeatedly
      • A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system
      • 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 speakers
      • No sound from headphones
    • Video and Monitor Problems
      • If the screen is blank
      • If the screen is difficult to read
  • Troubleshooting Tools
    • Diagnostic Lights
    • Dell Diagnostics
      • Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
    • Drivers
      • What Is a Driver?
      • Identifying Drivers
      • Reinstalling Drivers
    • Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
    • Restoring Your Operating System
      • Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
      • Using Dell PC Restore
      • Using the Operating System CD
  • Removing and Installing Parts
    • Before You Begin
      • Recommended Tools
      • Turning Off Your Computer
      • Before Working Inside Your Computer
    • Removing the Computer Cover
    • Inside View of Your Computer
    • System Board Components
    • Memory
      • Memory Installation Guidelines
      • Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations
      • Installing Memory
      • Removing Memory
    • Cards
      • PCI Cards
      • PCI Express Cards
    • Drive Panel
      • Removing the Drive Panel
      • Removing the Drive-Panel Insert
      • Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert
      • Replacing the Drive Panel
    • Drives
      • Recommended Drive Cable Connections
      • Connecting Drive Cables
      • Drive Interface Connectors
      • Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
    • Hard Drives
      • Removing a Hard Drive
      • Installing a Hard Drive
      • Adding a Second Hard Drive
    • Floppy Drive
      • Removing a Floppy Drive
      • Installing a Floppy Drive
    • Media Card Reader
      • 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 Battery
      • Replacing the Computer Cover
  • Appendix
    • Specifications
    • System Setup
      • Overview
      • Entering System Setup
      • System Setup Options
      • Boot Sequence
    • Clearing Forgotten Passwords
    • Clearing CMOS Settings
    • Cleaning Your Computer
      • Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
      • Mouse
      • Floppy Drive
      • CDs and DVDs
    • Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
      • Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
      • Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    • FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
      • FCC Class B
    • Contacting Dell
  • Glossary
  • Index