Document Outline

• Contents
  • CAUTION: Safety Instructions
    • SAFETY: General
    • SAFETY: When Using Your Computer
    • SAFETY: When Working Inside Your Computer
    • SAFETY: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
    • SAFETY: Ergonomic Computing Habits
    • SAFETY: Battery Disposal
  • Finding Information for Your Computer
  • Setting Up and Using Your Computer
    • Printer Cable
    • Connecting a Parallel Printer
    • Connecting a USB Printer
    • Transferring Information to a New Computer
    • Setting Up a Home and Office Network
      • Connecting to a Network Adapter
      • Network Setup Wizard
    • Connecting to the Internet
      • Setting Up Your Internet Connection
    • Copying CDs and DVDs
      • How to Copy a CD or DVD
      • Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs
      • Helpful Tips
    • Hyper-Threading
    • Turning Off Your Computer
  • Solving Problems
    • Finding Help Information
    • Battery Problems
    • Drive Problems
      • Floppy drive problems
      • CD drive problems
      • Problems writing to a CD-RW drive
      • DVD drive problems
      • Hard drive problems
    • E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
    • Error Messages
    • General Problems
      • 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
      • Other technical problems
      • General hardware problems
    • IEEE 1394 Device Problems
    • Keyboard 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
  • Advanced Troubleshooting
    • Dell Diagnostics
      • When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
      • Starting the Dell Diagnostics
    • Drivers
      • What Is a Driver?
      • Identifying Drivers
      • Reinstalling Drivers
    • Using Windows® System Restore
      • Creating a Restore Point
      • Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
      • Undoing the Last System Restore
    • Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
    • Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
      • Before You Begin
      • Reinstalling Windows XP
  • Adding Parts
    • Front and Back View of the Computer
      • Front View
      • Back View
      • Reattaching the Hinge Arms
      • Reattaching the Front Door
    • Opening the Computer Cover
    • Looking Inside Your Computer
      • System Board
    • Installing and Removing Cards
      • Installing a Card
      • Removing a Card
    • Adding Memory
      • DDR Memory Overview
      • Memory Installation Guidelines
      • Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations
      • Installing Memory
    • Adding or Replacing the AGP Card
      • Removing an AGP Card
      • Installing an AGP Card
    • Adding a Second Hard Drive
    • Adding a Floppy Drive
      • Removing the Front-Panel Insert
      • Installing a Floppy Drive
    • Closing the Computer Cover
  • Appendix
    • Standard Settings
      • Viewing Settings
      • System Setup Screens
      • Boot Sequence
    • Clearing Forgotten Passwords
    • Replacing the Battery
    • Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.Only)
      • Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
      • Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    • Contacting Dell
    • Regulatory Notices
      • NOM Information (Mexico Only)
    • Limited Warranties
      • Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only)
      • Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only)
      • Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)
      • 1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the CaribbeanOnly)
      • Intel® Warranty Statement for Pentium® and Celeron® Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only)
• Index