Document Outline

• Finding Information
• Setting Up and Using Your Computer
  • Front View of the Computer
  • Back View of the Computer
    • Back Panel Connectors
  • Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
  • Setting Up a Printer
    • Printer Cable
    • Connecting a USB Printer
  • 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
  • Power Management
    • Power Management Options in Microsoft® Windows® XP
    • Power Options Properties
    • Power Schemes Tab
    • Advanced Tab
    • Hibernate Tab
    • Power Management Options in Windows Vista®
    • Standby Mode
    • Hibernate Mode
    • Power Plan Properties
  • Enabling Cool ’n’ Quiet Technology
  • About RAID Configurations (For Windows Vista® only)
    • RAID Level 1 Configuration
    • Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
    • Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility
    • Using Nvidia MediaShield
  • Transferring Information to a New Computer
    • Windows Vista®:
  • Setting Up a Home and Office Network
    • Connecting to a Network Adapter
    • Network Setup Wizard
  • Connecting to the Internet
    • Setting Up Your Internet Connection
• 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
  • Power Lights
  • Beep Codes
  • System Messages
  • Dell Diagnostics
    • When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    • Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
    • Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media
    • Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
  • Drivers
    • What Is a Driver?
    • Identifying Drivers
    • Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
  • Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  • Restoring Your Operating System
    • Using Microsoft Windows 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
  • Removing the Support Bracket
  • Inside View of Your Computer
  • System Board Components
  • Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
  • Memory
    • Memory Installation Guidelines
    • Installing Memory
    • Removing Memory
  • Cards
    • PCI and PCI Express Cards
  • Bezel
    • Removing the Bezel
    • Replacing the Bezel
  • Drives
    • Recommended Drive Cable Connections
    • Connecting Drive Cables
    • Drive Interface Connectors
    • Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
    • Hard Drives
    • Installing a Second Hard Drive (Optional)
    • Floppy Drive
    • Media Card Reader
    • CD or DVD Drive
  • Battery
    • Replacing the Battery
  • Power Supply
    • Replacing the Power Supply
  • Processor
    • Removing the Processor
    • Installing the Processor
  • I/O Panel
    • Removing the I/O Panel
    • Installing the I/O Panel
  • Processor Fan
    • Removing the Processor Fan
    • Installing the Processor Fan
  • Chassis Fan
    • Removing the Chassis Fan
    • Replacing the Chassis Fan
  • System Board
    • Removing the System Board
    • Installing the System Board
  • Replacing the Support Bracket
  • Replacing the Computer Cover
• Appendix
  • Specifications
  • System Setup
    • Overview
    • Entering System Setup
    • System Setup Options
    • Boot Sequence
    • Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
  • Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  • Clearing CMOS Settings
  • Flashing the BIOS
  • 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
  • Getting Help
    • Obtaining Assistance
    • Technical Support and Customer Service
    • DellConnect
    • Online Services
    • AutoTech Service
    • Automated Order-Status Service
  • Problems With Your Order
  • Product Information
  • Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
  • Before You Call
  • Contacting Dell
• Glossary
• Index