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Dell™ Dimension™ 2300

video connector

parallel connector

keyboard connector

USB 2.0 connectors (4)

microphone connector

line-in connector

line-out connector

mouse connector

serial connector

PCI card slots

voltage selection switch

power connector

CD or DVD drive

activity light

CD or DVD

headphone

connector

CD or DVD eject

button

floppy drive light floppy drive eject button

hard-drive activity light

power button

CD or DVD

volume

control dial

power light

USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector

service tag

Hints, Notices, and Cautions

HINT: A HINT indicates important information that helps you make better

use of your computer.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of

data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage,

personal injury, or death.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Tell Me How help

file. To access the help file, see page 32.

____________________

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

© 2002 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.

Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer

Corporation is strictly forbidden.

Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, DellNet, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension,

OptiPlex, and Latitude are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel, Celeron, and Pentium

are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming

the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest

in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

August 2002 P/N 3T560 Rev. A01

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Contents

CAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

When Using Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

When Working Inside Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Ergonomic Computing Habits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Battery Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Finding Information for Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

1Setting Up and

Using Your Computer

Setting Up a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Printer Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting a Parallel Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting a USB Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Setting Up a Home and Office Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connecting to a Network Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Network Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Setting Up Your Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Copying CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using Easy CD Creator Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs . . . . . . . . . 25

Helpful Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

How to Copy a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

4Contents

Turning Off the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

2Solving Problems

Finding Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Finding Help Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Battery Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Floppy drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

CD drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Problems writing to a CD-RW drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

DVD drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Hard drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

General Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

The computer stops responding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

A program stops responding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

A program crashes repeatedly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

A program is designed for an earlier

Windows operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

A solid blue screen appears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Other software problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Other technical problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

General hardware problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Keyboard Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Mouse Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Contents 5

Scanner Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Sound and Speaker Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

No sound from speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

No sound from headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Video and Monitor Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

If the screen is blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

If the screen is difficult to read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

3Advanced Troubleshooting

Using System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Creating a Restore Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State . . . . . . 54

Undoing the Last System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

What Is a Driver? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Identifying Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Reinstalling drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities . . . . . . . 58

Reinstalling Windows® XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Before You Reinstall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

4Adding Parts

Front and Back View of the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Removing the Computer Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Looking Inside Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Adding Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Adding Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Replacing the Computer Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

5Appendix

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Standard Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Viewing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

System Setup Program Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Clearing Forgotten Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals . . . . . 92

Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals . . . . . . 93

Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . . . . . 109

Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

NOM Information (Mexico Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Limited Warranties and Return Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Limited Warranty for the U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . 116

Limited Warranty for Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee

(Latin America and the Caribbean Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Intel® Warranty Statement for Pentium® and Celeron®

Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

CAUTION: Safety Instructions 7

CAUTION: Safety Instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect

your computer and working environment from potential damage.

General

• Do not attempt to service the computer yourself unless you are a trained service

technician. Always follow installation instructions closely.

• To help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and device power cables into properly

grounded electrical outlets. These cables are equipped with 3-prong plugs to help ensure

proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable.

If you must use an extension cable, use a 3-wire cable with properly grounded plugs.

• To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not use your computer during an

electrical storm.

• To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any

cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical

storm

• If your computer includes a modem, the cable used with the modem should be

manufactured with a minimum wire size of 26 American wire gauge (AWG) and an FCC-

compliant RJ-11 modular plug.

• Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.

Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol

cleaners, which may contain flammable substances.

• To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the

computer before disconnecting a device from the computer.

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• To avoid shorting out your computer when disconnecting a network cable, first unplug

the cable from the network adapter on the back of your computer, and then from the

network jack. When reconnecting a network cable to your computer, first plug the cable

into the network jack, and then into the network adapter.

• To help protect your computer from sudden, transient increases and decreases in

electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply

(UPS).

• Be sure nothing rests on your computer’s cables and that the cables are not located where

they can be stepped on or tripped over.

• Do not push any objects into the openings of your computer. Doing so can cause fire or

electric shock by shorting out interior components.

• Keep your computer away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling

vents. Avoid placing loose papers underneath your computer; do not place your computer

in a closed-in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug.

CAUTION: Safety Instructions

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When Using Your Computer 9

When Using Your Computer

As you use your computer, observe the following safe-handling guidelines.

CAUTION: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer

covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, and so on) removed.

• Your computer is equipped with one of the following:

– A fixed-voltage power supply — Computers with a fixed-voltage power supply do not

have a voltage selection switch on the back panel and operate at only one voltage (see

the regulatory label on the outside of the computer for its operating voltage).

– An auto-sensing voltage circuit — Computers with an auto-sensing voltage circuit do

not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel and automatically detect the

correct operating voltage.

– A manual voltage selection switch — Computers with a voltage selection switch on

the back panel must be manually set to operate at the correct operating voltage.

NOTICE: To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch, set the

switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. For Japan,

the voltage selection switch must be set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in

Japan is 100 V. Also, ensure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to

operate with the AC power available in your location.

• Before working inside the computer, unplug the computer to help prevent electric shock

or system board damage. Certain system board components continue to receive power

any time the computer is connected to AC power.

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When Working Inside Your Computer

Before you open the computer cover, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to service the computer yourself, except as explained in

your online Dell™ documentation or otherwise provided to you. Always follow

installation and service instructions closely.

NOTICE: To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the

computer before removing a component from the system board or disconnecting a device from the

computer.

1Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu.

2Turn off your computer and any devices connected to the computer.

3Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis, such as the metal

around the card-slot openings at the back of the computer, before touching anything

inside your computer.

While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis

to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components.

4Disconnect your computer and devices, including the monitor, from their electrical

outlets. Also, disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.

Doing so reduces the potential for personal injury or shock.

In addition, take note of these safety guidelines when appropriate:

• When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the

cable itself. Some cables have a connector with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this

type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before disconnecting the cable. As you pull

connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also,

before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and

aligned.

When Using Your Computer

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• Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a

card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such

as a microprocessor chip by its edges, not by its pins.

CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.

Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the

manufacturer. Do not dispose of the battery along with household waste. Contact

your local waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest battery deposit site.

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your computer. To prevent static

damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer’s

electronic components, such as the microprocessor. You can do so by touching an unpainted

metal surface on the computer chassis.

As you continue to work inside the computer, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to

remove any static charge your body may have accumulated.

You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD):

• Do not remove components from their antistatic packing material until you are ready to

install the component in your computer. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging,

discharge static electricity from your body.

• When transporting an electrostatic sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic

container or packaging.

• Handle all electrostatic sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use

antistatic floor pads and workbench pads.

Ergonomic Computing Habits

CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use may result in injury.

CAUTION: Viewing the monitor screen for extended periods of time may result in

eye strain.

For comfort and efficiency, observe the ergonomic guidelines in the Tell Me How help file when

setting up and using your computer. To access the Tell Me How help file, see "Finding Help

Information" on page 32.

When Using Your Computer

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Battery Disposal

Your computer uses a lithium coin-cell battery. The lithium coin-cell battery is a long-life

battery, and it is very possible that you will never need to replace it. However, should you need

to replace it, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 90.

Do not dispose of the battery along with household waste. Contact your local waste disposal

agency for the address of the nearest battery deposit site.

When Using Your Computer

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Finding Information for Your Computer 13

Finding Information for Your Computer

What Are You Looking For? Find it Here

• A diagnostic program for my computer

• Drivers for my computer

• My computer documentation

•My device documentation

ResourceCD

You can use this CD to access documentation and reinstall drivers (see

page 59).

• How to set up a printer

• How to troubleshoot and solve problems

• How to add parts

• How to contact Dell

• Warranty information

Owner’s Manual

• Express Service Code and Service Tag

Number

•Windows

® License Label

Express Service Code and Windows License Label

Located on your computer.

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• How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD

If you reinstall your operating system, use the ResourceCD to reinstall

drivers for the devices that came with your computer (see page 59).

• Latest drivers for my computer

• Answers to technical service and support

questions

• Online discussions with other users and

technical support

• Documentation for my computer

Dell Support website

The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including:

• Knowledge Base — hints, tips, and online courses

• Customer Forum — online discussion with other Dell customers

• Upgrades — upgrade information for components, such as memory,

the hard drive, and the operating system

• Customer Care — contact information, order status, warranty, and

repair information

• Downloads — drivers, patches, and software updates

• Reference — computer documentation, product specifications, and

white papers

What Are You Looking For? Find it Here

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• How to set up my computer Setup diagram

• Tips on using Windows

• How to clean my computer

• How to use my mouse and keyboard

Tell Me How help file

1Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.

2Click User and system guides, and then click User’s guides.

3Click Tell Me How.

•How to use Windows XP

• Documentation for my computer and

devices

Windows XP Help and Support Center

1Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.

2Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then click

the arrow icon.

3Click the topic that describes your problem.

4Follow the instructions shown on the screen.

What Are You Looking For? Find it Here

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SECTION 1

Setting Up and

Using Your Computer

Setting Up a Printer

Transferring Information to a New Computer

Setting Up a Home and Office Network

Connecting to the Internet

Copying CDs

Turning Off the Computer

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Setting Up a Printer

NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to

the computer.

See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information,

including how to:

• Obtain and install updated drivers

• Connect the printer to the computer

• Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge

• Contact the printer manufacturer for technical assistance

Printer Cable

Your printer connects to your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel

cable. Your printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a

cable separately, ensure that it is compatible with your printer. If you

purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your computer,

the cable may arrive in the computer box.

Connecting a Parallel Printer

1Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so.

2Turn off the computer (see page 27).

NOTICE: For best results, use a 3 m (10 ft) or shorter parallel cable.

3Attach the parallel printer cable to the parallel connector on the

computer and tighten the two screws. Attach the cable to the

connector on the printer and snap the two clips into the two notches.

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4Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New

Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel.

5Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that

came with your printer.

Connecting a USB Printer

HINT: You can connect

USB devices while the

computer is turned on.

1Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so.

2Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that

came with your printer.

3Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connector on the computer

and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way.

parallel printer

cable

parallel connector on computer

connector on printer

screws (2) clips (2)

notches (2)

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Transferring Information to a New

Computer

Windows XP provides a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data,

such as e-mails, window sizes, toolbar settings, and Internet bookmarks

from one computer to another. First you collect the data from the source

computer, and then you import the data to the new computer.

If the source computer uses another Windows operating system, the wizard

can be launched from the Windows XP operating system CD or from a

floppy disk created on the Windows XP computer. You can transfer the data

to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can store it

on a removable medium, such as a floppy disk, a Zip disk, or a writable CD.

USB printer

cable

USB connector on the

computer

USB connector

on printer

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To transfer information to a new computer:

HINT: The CD that you

need to place in your CD

or DVD drive is titled

Operating System

.

1Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System

Tools, and then click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.

2On the welcome screen, click Next.

3On the Which computer is this? screen, select New Computer, and

then click Next.

4Follow the instructions on the screen.

Setting Up a Home and Office Network

Connecting to a Network Adapter

Before you connect your computer to a network, it must have a network

adapter installed and a network cable connected to it.

To connect a network cable:

1Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the

back of your computer.

HINT: Insert the cable

until it clicks into place,

and then gently pull it to

ensure that it is secure.

2Connect the other end of the network cable to a network connection

device.

HINT: Do not use a

network cable with a

telephone wall jack.

network adapter

connector on computer network cable

network wall jack

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Network Setup Wizard

Windows XP provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you through the

process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between

computers in a home or small office.

1Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→

Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard.

2On the welcome screen, click Next.

3Click checklist for creating a network.

HINT: Selecting the

connection method This

computer connects

directly to the Internet

enables the integrated

firewall provided with

Windows XP.

4Complete the checklist and required preparations, and then return

to the Network Setup Wizard.

5Follow the instructions on the screen.

Connecting to the Internet

To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection

and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as America Online or

DellNet™ by MSN. Your ISP will offer one or more of the following

Internet connection options:

• Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a phone

line. Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL and

cable modem connections.

• DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through

your existing phone line. With a DSL connection, you can access

the Internet and use your phone on the same line simultaneously.

• Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access

through your local cable TV line.

If you are using a dial-up connection, connect a telephone cable to the

modem connector on your computer and to the telephone wall jack

before you set up your Internet connection. If you are using a DSL or

cable modem connection, contact your ISP for setup instructions.

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Setting Up Your Internet Connection

To set up an America Online or DellNet by MSN connection:

1Save any work in progress and close all open programs.

2Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows®

desktop.

3Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

If you do not have an MSN Explorer or AOL icon on your desktop or if you

want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP:

1Save any work in progress and close all open programs.

2Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

3Click Network and Internet Connections.

4Click Set up or change your Internet connection.

5In the Internet Properties window, click Setup and then click Next.

The New Connection Wizard appears.

6Click Connect to the Internet.

7In the next window, click the appropriate option:

• If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click Choose

from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs).

• If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but

you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection

manually.

• If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP.

8Click Next.

If you selected Set up my connection manually, continue to step 9.

Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the

setup.

HINT: If you do not know

which type of connection

to select, contact your

ISP.

9Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to

the Internet?, and then click Next.

10 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

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If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "Internet,

Modem, and E-Mail Problems" on page 35. If you cannot connect to the

Internet but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have a

service outage. Contact your ISP to check the service status, or try

connecting again later.

Copying CDs

HINT: Ensure that you

follow all copyright laws

when you create CDs.

The information in this section is based on the Roxio Easy CD Creator

Basic documentation that came with your computer. See the following

section, "Using Easy CD Creator Basic," for instructions on how to locate

that documentation.

HINT: The information in

this section also applies to

using Easy CD Creator

Basic with a DVD+RW or

a DVD+R drive.

To burn CDs, you need to use CD-burner software. Roxio Easy CD Creator

Basic is your computer's CD-burner software. The software includes these

project programs that enable you to record specialty CDs for different types

of uses:

• DirectCD allows you to format a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc so that

you can use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop data

files to the CD-RW drive. You can use a DirectCD-formatted CD-RW

disc like another hard drive on your computer because CD-RW discs

are fully rewritable (CD-R discs can be used with DirectCD, but that

media type has overwriting limitations—see "Using Blank CD-R Discs

or Blank CD-RW Discs" for recording media differences).

• MusicCD allows you to burn custom music CDs.

• DataCD allows you to copy a variety of your documents, such as

spreadsheet or accounting files, to a CD for permanent storage.

HINT: Some music and

game CDs are copy-

protected. If you have a

CD that cannot be copied,

you must use the original

CD for everyday use.

• Disc Copier allows you to make a backup copy of almost any type of

CD. This program allows you to make a copy of a CD for everyday use

so that you can archive and save the original copy. (Disc Copier is

titled "CD Copier" in some versions of Roxio CD Creator Basic.)

All four project programs are available on the Easy CD Creator Basic Select

a Project menu screen. To view the Select a Project menu screen, click the

Start button, point to All Programs→ Roxio Easy CD Creator, and then

click Project Selector.

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Using Easy CD Creator Basic

See the Easy CD Creator Basic documentation for instructions on how to

use the program, information about different recording techniques, and CD

media limitations. The Easy CD Creator Basic documentation is located in

the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center (see "Finding Help

Information" on page 32). The documentation is also provided on the Dell

Dimension ResourceCD, which is included with your computer. Each Easy

CD Creator Basic project program also has thorough online help files.

Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs

Your CD-RW drive writes to two different types of recording media—CD-R

and CD-RW discs. Use blank CD-R (CD-Recordable) disks to record music

or permanently store data files. After creating a CD-R disc, you cannot write

to that disc again without changing your method of recording (see the

Roxio documentation for more information). Use blank CD-RW

(CD-ReWritable) discs when you want to write, erase, rewrite, and update

your files onto CDs.

Helpful Tips

• You must use the Easy CD Creator Basic project programs to copy and

record all music and data CDs. You can use Windows Explorer to drag

and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW disc only after you first use

DirectCD to format the disc.

• You must use CD-R discs to burn music CDs that you want to play in

regular stereos. CD-RW discs do not play in most home or car stereos.

• If you want to copy files from the Internet or files from a floppy or Zip

drive, copy those files to your hard drive first, and then burn your CD.

Your CD-RW drive requires a steady stream of data to properly record.

Direct Internet downloads, floppy drives, and Zip drives may not be

able to provide a steady data stream to your CD-RW drive.

• Music MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers

that have MP3 software installed.

• Ensure that you set the sampling rate to at least 128 Kbps when you

burn MP3 files to a CD. Otherwise, recording errors may occur.

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• Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc to its maximum capacity;

for example, do not copy a 650-MB file to a 650-MB blank CD. The

CD-RW drive needs 1 or 2 MB of the blank CD to finalize the

recording.

• Use a blank CD-RW disc to practice CD recording until you are

familiar with CD recording techniques. If you make a mistake, you can

erase the CD-RW disc and try again. You can also use blank CD-RW

discs to test music file projects before you record the project

permanently to a blank CD-R disc.

• See the Roxio support website at support.roxio.com for additional

helpful tips.

How to Copy a CD

HINT: If you have a

DVD/CD-RW combo drive

and experience recording

problems, check the Roxio

support website at

support.roxio.com for

available software

patches.

The procedure assumes that your computer is equipped with a single CD-

RW drive (without an additional CD drive). If your computer is equipped

with both types of drives, see the Roxio documentation for instructions on

how to copy CDs from a CD drive to a CD-RW drive.

1Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Roxio Easy CD

Creator, and then click Project Selector.

The Select a Project window appears.

2Click Disc Copier. (Disc Copier is titled "CD Copier" in some versions

of Easy CD Creator Basic.)

The Disc Copier window appears and displays your CD-RW drive in

the Copy from and the Record to lists.

3Insert the source CD that you want to copy into the CD-RW drive.

The Disc Copier project program briefly checks the source CD in the

CD-RW drive to ensure that it is a readable CD.

4Click Copy.

Depending on the size of the files that are being copied, the copy

process may take a few minutes.

5After the source CD is copied, remove the source CD from the

CD-RW drive tray.

The CD-RW drive tray opens automatically after the source CD is

copied.

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HINT: Yo u m us t u s e

CD-R discs to burn music

CDs that you want to

play in regular stereos.

CD-RW discs do not play

in most home or car

stereos.

6Insert a blank CD into the CD-RW drive and close the tray.

The recording starts automatically.

7After the recording completes, click OK.

Turning Off the Computer

NOTICE: To prevent data loss, you must turn off your computer through the

Start menu rather than by pressing the power button.

HINT: If you are having

difficulty turning off your

computer, see "General

Problems" on page 38.

1Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.

2Click the Start button and then click Turn off Computer.

3Click Turn o ff.

The computer automatically turns off after the shutdown process

finishes.

4Turn off your monitor and any other devices connected to power.

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SECTION 2

Solving Problems

Finding Solutions

Finding Help Information

Battery Problems

Drive Problems

E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems

Error Messages

General Problems

Keyboard Problems

Mouse Problems

Network Problems

Power Problems

Printer Problems

Scanner Problems

Sound and Speaker Problems

Video and Monitor Problems

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Finding Solutions

Sometimes it’s difficult to figure out where to go for answers. Use this chart

to help you quickly find the answers to your questions.

See page 44.

See page 37.

Get technical assistance from

Dell. See page 93.

Press a key or move the

mouse. See the

Tell Me How

help file for information on

standby mode.

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See page 50.

See page 48.

See page 46.

See page 35.

See page 42.

See page 41.

See page 33.

See page 43.

See page 38.

See page 47.

See page 37.

See page 35.

See page 35.

See page 38.

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Battery Problems

CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is

incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or

equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used

batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,

follow the safety instructions on page 7.

TO ACCESS THE

Tell Me How

HELP FILE —

1Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.

2Click User and system guides, and then click User’s guides.

3Click Tell Me How.

TO ACCESS WINDOWS HELP —

1Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.

2Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then click the arrow

icon.

3Click the topic that describes your problem.

4Follow the instructions shown on the screen.

TO LOCATE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR YOUR COMPUTER —See

page 13.

REPLACE THE BATTERY —If you have to repeatedly reset time and date

information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays

during start-up, replace the battery see page 90. If the battery still does not work

properly, contact Dell (see page 93).

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Drive Problems

Floppy drive problems

NOTICE: Do not attempt to clean drive heads with a swab. You may

accidentally misalign the heads, which can render the drive inoperable.

ENSURE THAT WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE —Click the Start

button and click My Computer. If the floppy drive is not listed, perform a full

scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can

sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive.

TEST THE DRIVE —

• Insert another disk to eliminate the possibility that the original floppy disk is

defective.

• Insert a bootable floppy disk and reboot the computer.

ENSURE THAT THE DISK IS NOT FULL OR WRITE-PROTECTED —

Ensure that the disk has available space and that it is not write-protected

(locked). See the following illustration.

CLEAN THE DRIVE —Use a commercially available cleaning kit.

not write-

protected

back of floppy disk

write-protected

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CD drive problems

HINT: High-speed CD

drive vibration is normal

and may cause noise. This

does not indicate a defect

in the drive or the CD.

Problems writing to a CD-RW drive

ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL —Click the speaker icon in

the lower-right corner of your screen.

• Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it

up.

• Ensure that the sound is not muted by clicking any boxes that are checked.

TEST THE DRIVE WITH ANOTHER CD — Insert another CD to eliminate

the possibility that the original CD is defective.

CHECK THE SPEAKERS AND SUBWOOFER —See "Sound and Speaker

Problems" on page 48.

ENSURE THAT WINDOWS RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE —Click the Start

button and click My Computer. If the CD drive is not listed, perform a full scan

with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can

sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive.

CLEAN THE DISC —See the Tel l M e H ow help file for instructions on

cleaning your CDs. To access help files, see page 32.

CLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS —The CD-RW drive must receive a steady

stream of data when writing. If the stream is interrupted, an error occurs. Try

closing all programs before writing to the CD-RW.

TURN OFF STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A CD-

RW DISC —For information on power conservation modes, see the Tell Me

How help file or search for the keyword standby in Windows Help. To access help

files, see page 32.

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DVD drive problems

HINT: Because of

different regions

worldwide and different

disc formats, not all DVD

titles work in all DVD

drives.

Hard drive problems

E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems

HINT: Connect the

modem to an analog

telephone jack only. The

modem does not operate

while it is connected to a

digital telephone network.

TEST THE DRIVE WITH ANOTHER DVD — Insert another DVD to

eliminate the possibility that the original DVD is defective.

ENSURE THAT WINDOWS RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE —Click the Start

button and click My Computer. If the DVD drive is not listed, perform a full scan

with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can

sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive.

CLEAN THE DISC —See the Tel l M e H ow help file for instructions on

cleaning your DVDs. To access help files, see page 32.

CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS —See page 58.

RUN CHECK DISK —

1Click the Start button and click My Computer.

2Right-click the drive letter (local disk) that you want to scan for errors, and

then click Properties.

3Click the Tools tab.

4Under Error-checking, click Check Now.

5Click Start.

CHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION —Verify that the telephone

line is connected to the jack on the modem. (The jack has either a green label or

a connector-shaped icon next to it.) Ensure that you hear a click when you insert

the telephone line connector into the modem.

CHECK THE TELEPHONE JACK —Disconnect the telephone line from the

modem and connect it to a telephone. Listen for a dial tone.

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CONNECT THE MODEM DIRECTLY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK —

If you have other telephone devices sharing the line, such as an answering

machine, fax machine, surge protector, or line splitter, then bypass them and use

the telephone to connect the modem directly to the telephone wall jack.

USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE —If you are using a line that is 3 m

(10 ft) or more in length, try a shorter one.

RUN THE MODEM HELPER DIAGNOSTICS —Click the Start button, point

to All Programs, and then click Modem Helper. Follow the instructions on the

screen to identify and resolve modem problems. (Modem Helper is not available

on all computers.)

VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS®—

1Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.

2Click Printers and Other Hardware.

3Click Phone and Modem Options.

4Click the Modems tab.

5Click the COM port for your modem.

6Click Properties, click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem to

verify that the modem is communicating with Windows.

If all commands receive responses, the modem is operating properly.

TURN OFF CALL WAITING (CATCH-PHONE)—See your telephone

directory for instructions on deactivating this feature. Then adjust the dial-up

networking connection properties.

1Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.

2Click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Phone and Modem

Options.

3Click your connection type to highlight it.

4Click the Dialing Rules tab, and then click Edit.

5Click the To Disable Call Waiting box to place a checkmark in it.

6Select the disable code from the drop-down menu (for example, *70).

7Click Apply, and then click OK.

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Error Messages

ENSURE THAT YOU ARE CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET —With the

Outlook Express e-mail program open, click File. If Work Offline has a

checkmark next to it, click the checkmark to remove it and connect to the

Internet.

ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE SUBSCRIBED TO AN INTERNET SERVICE

PROVIDER —Contact an Internet service provider to subscribe.

CONTACT YOUR INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER —Contact your Internet

service provider for assistance.

CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS —See page 58.

A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING

CHARACTERS: \ / : * ? “ < > | — Do not use these characters in

filenames.

A REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND —The program that you are

trying to open is missing an essential file. To remove and then reinstall the

program:

1Click the Start button.

2Click Control Panel.

3Click Add or Remove Programs.

4Select the program you want to remove.

5Click the Change or Remove Program icon.

6See the program documentation for installation instructions.

INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA —The operating system is trying to boot to a

nonbootable floppy disk or CD. Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD.

NON-SYSTEM DISK ERROR —A floppy disk is in the floppy drive. Remove

the floppy disk and restart the computer.

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General Problems

The computer stops responding

A program stops responding

NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND

TRY AGAIN —You have too many programs open. Close all windows and open

the program that you want to use. In some cases, you might have to restart your

computer to restore computer resources. If so, try running the program that you

want to use first.

OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND —Contact Dell (see page 93).

THE FILE BEING COPIED IS TOO LARGE FOR THE DESTINATION

DRIVE —The file that you are trying to copy is too large to fit on the disk. Try

copying the file to a blank disk or using a larger-capacity disk.

x

:\ IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE DEVICE IS NOT READY —Insert a disk

into the drive and try again.

TURN THE COMPUTER OFF —If your computer locks up and you are unable

to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press

and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns

off. Then press the power button again to turn on the computer. You might lose

data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.

END THE PROGRAM —

1Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously.

2Click Applications.

3Click the program that is no longer responding.

4Click End Task.

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A program crashes repeatedly

HINT: Software usually

includes installation

instructions in its

documentation or on a

floppy disk or CD.

A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system

A solid blue screen appears

Other software problems

CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION —Many software

manufacturers maintain websites with information that may help you solve the

problem. Ensure that you properly installed and configured the program. If

necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.

RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD —

Windows XP provides a Program Compatibility Wizard that configures a

program so it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating

system environments.

1Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click

Program Compatibility Wizard.

2In the welcome screen, click Next.

3Follow the instructions on the screen.

TURN THE COMPUTER OFF —If the computer does not respond to a

keystroke or a proper shutdown, press the power button for at least 8 to 10

seconds until the computer turns off. Press the power button again to restart the

computer. The chkdsk program automatically runs during the start-up process.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE

MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION

BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY —If your computer has a CD-RW

drive or a zip drive installed, see the drive’s documentation for instructions.

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Other technical problems

ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE NOT MADE AN ERROR WHILE ENTERING

DATA —See the program documentation to make sure that the values or

characters you are entering are valid.

CHECK FOR VIRUSES —Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard

drive, floppy disks, or CDs.

RESTART THE COMPUTER —Save and close any open files, exit any open

programs, and then shut down your computer through the Start menu instead of

pressing the power button. Otherwise, you may lose data.

CHECK FOR COMPATIBILITY —

• Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on

your computer and that your computer meets the minimum hardware

requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for

information.

• If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.

ENSURE THAT YOU PROPERLY INSTALLED AND CONFIGURED THE

PROGRAM —See the software documentation for information. If necessary,

uninstall and then reinstall the program.

GO TO THE DELL SUPPORT WEBSITE —Go to support.dell.com for help

with general usage, installation, and troubleshooting questions.The support

website offers several different tools to help you, such as Dell Forum—a chat

room where you can communicate with other Dell customers about their

computers and gain access to technical support through e-mail. See "Dell

Support Website" for more information about the website (see page 14). See

"Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)" on page 92 for a description of the

hardware and software support provided by Dell.

CALL DELL —If you cannot solve your problem by using the Dell Support

website or e-mail service, call Dell for technical assistance (see page 93). See

"Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)" on page 92 for a description of the

hardware and software support provided by Dell.

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General hardware problems

If your computer exhibits one or more of the following symptoms, a device

conflict may exist:

• Your computer locks up, particularly while using a specific device.

• A recently added device does not work.

• A sound card emits noise or demonstrates other problems.

• Unintelligible characters print from the printer.

• The mouse pointer does not move or "stutters" when it moves.

• Messages appear stating that the computer is not operating at

maximum performance.

• Errors occur and programs crash for no apparent reason.

• Nothing displays on the monitor.

Keyboard Problems

REMOVE ANY RECENTLY ADDED HARDWARE TO SEE IF IT RESOLVES

THE CONFLICT —If removing the hardware resolves the conflict, see the

hardware documentation for configuration and troubleshooting instructions. If

the problem persists, contact the hardware manufacturer for technical assistance.

CHECK YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION FOR ADDITIONAL

TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION

CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS —See page 58.

RESTART THE COMPUTER —

• If the mouse is functioning, shut down the computer (see page 27) through

the Start menu. After the computer shuts down, press the power button to

restart the computer.

• If the computer does not respond to a keystroke or the mouse, press the power

button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Press the

power button again to restart the computer.

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Mouse Problems

CHECK THE KEYBOARD CABLE —

• Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer.

• Shut down the computer (see page 27), reconnect the keyboard cable as

shown on the setup diagram for your computer, and then restart the computer.

• Ensure that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to the computer.

• Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for damaged or frayed

cables. Straighten bent pins.

• Remove keyboard extension cables and connect the keyboard directly to the

computer.

TEST THE KEYBOARD —Connect a properly working keyboard to the

computer, and try using the keyboard. If the new keyboard works, the original

keyboard is faulty.

CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS —See page 58.

RESTART THE COMPUTER —

1Simultaneously press <Ctrl><Esc> to display the Start menu.

2Ty p e u, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Tur n Off , and

then press <Enter>.

3After the computer turns off, press the power button to restart the computer.

IF YOU CONNECTED THE MOUSE BEFORE TURNING ON THE

COMPUTER, RECONNECT THE MOUSE CABLE —

1Simultaneously press <Ctrl><Esc> to display the Start menu.

2Ty p e u, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Tur n Off , and

then press <Enter>.

3After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the

setup diagram for your computer.

4Start the computer.

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Network Problems

IF YOU CONNECTED THE MOUSE AFTER TURNING ON THE COMPUTER,

REMOVE THE POWER CABLE, AND THEN RECONNECT THE MOUSE

CABLE —If the mouse is connected after the power is turned on, the mouse

appears to be nonfunctional. To make the mouse function properly:

1While your computer is on, remove the power cable from the back of the

computer.

2Connect the mouse to the computer.

3Reconnect the power cable.

4Turn on your computer.

Pressing the power button does not clear the computer’s settings and does not

restore mouse functionality.

CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE —

• Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for damaged or frayed

cables. Straighten bent pins.

• Ensure that the cable is firmly connected to the computer.

TEST THE MOUSE —Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and

try using the mouse. If the new mouse works, the original mouse was faulty.

CHECK THE MOUSE SETTINGS —

1Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other

Hardware.

2Click Mouse.

3Try adjusting the settings.

REINSTALL THE MOUSE DRIVER —See page 59.

CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS —See page 58.

CHECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR —Ensure that the network

cable is connected as shown on page 21.

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Power Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,

follow the safety instructions on page 7.

CHECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE COMPUTER —

No light indicates that there is no network communication. Try replacing the

network cable.

RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY TO LOG ON TO THE NETWORK

AGAIN

CHECK YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS —Contact your network administrator

or the person who set up your network to verify that your network settings are

correct and that the network is functioning.

CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS —See page 58.

ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES —Your computer may be in standby or

hibernate mode. For information on power conservation modes, see the Tell Me

How help file, or search for the keyword standby or hibernate in Windows® Help.

To access help files, see page 32.

IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLINKING GREEN —The computer is in standby

mode. Press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to resume normal

operation.

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IF THE POWER LIGHT IS OFF —The computer is either turned off or is not

receiving power.

• Ensure that the power cable is firmly inserted into both the power connector

on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet.

• If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is

plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on.

• Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device,

such as a lamp.

• Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at your

location (see page 9).

• Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to

verify that the computer turns on.

• Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power cable

is defective.

• Ensure that the microprocessor power cable is securely connected to the

system board (see page 70).

• Ensure that the power supply cables are securely connected to the system

board (see page 70).

• Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 80).

• Remove and then reinstall any cards (see page 71).

• Remove and then reinstall the video card, if applicable (see page 71).

• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 93).

ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE —Electrical appliances on the same circuit or

operating near the computer can cause interference. Other causes of interference

are:

• Power extension cables

• Keyboard and mouse extension cables

• Too many devices on a power strip

• Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet

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Printer Problems

HINT: Dell does not

cover the printer’s

warranty. If you need

technical assistance for

your printer, call the

printer’s manufacturer.

See the printer

documentation for the

correct phone number.

CHECK THE PRINTER DOCUMENTATION —See the printer documentation

for setup and troubleshooting information.

ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON —See the printer

documentation for power button information.

VERIFY THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS —

• See the printer documentation for cable connection information.

• Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the

computer (see page 18).

TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET —Ensure that the electrical outlet is

working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS®—

1Click the Start button.

2Click Control Panel.

3Click Printers and Other Hardware.

4Click View installed printers or fax printers.

If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon.

5Click Properties, and then select the Ports tab. For a parallel printer, ensure

that the Print to the following port(s): setting is LPT1 (Printer Port). For a

USB printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is USB.

REINSTALL THE PRINTER DRIVER —See the printer documentation for

instructions.

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Scanner Problems

HINT: Dell does not

cover the scanner’s

warranty. If you need

technical assistance for

your scanner, call the

scanner’s manufacturer.

See the scanner

documentation for the

correct phone number.

CHECK THE SCANNER DOCUMENTATION —See the scanner

documentation for setup and troubleshooting information.

UNLOCK THE SCANNER —Ensure that your scanner is unlocked if it has a

locking tab or button.

RESTART THE COMPUTER AND TRY THE SCANNER AGAIN

CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS —

• If your scanner has a power cable, ensure that the power cable is firmly

connected to a working electrical outlet and that the scanner is turned on.

• Ensure that the scanner cable is firmly connected to the computer and to the

scanner.

VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT®

WINDOWS®—

1Click the Start button.

2Click Control Panel.

3Click Printers and Other Hardware.

4Click Scanners and Cameras.

If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner.

REINSTALL THE SCANNER DRIVER —See the scanner documentation for

instructions.

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Sound and Speaker Problems

No sound from speakers

HINT: The volume

control in some MP3

players overrides the

Windows® volume

setting. If you have been

listening to MP3 songs,

ensure that you did not

turn the player volume

down or off.

CHECK THE SPEAKER CABLE CONNECTIONS —Ensure that the speakers

are connected as shown on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers.

ENSURE THAT THE SUBWOOFER AND THE SPEAKERS ARE TURNED

ON —See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If your speakers have

volume controls, adjust the volume, bass, or treble to eliminate distortion.

ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL —Click or double-click the

speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is

turned up and that the sound is not muted.

DISCONNECT HEADPHONES FROM THE HEADPHONE CONNECTOR —

Sound from the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are

connected to the computer’s front-panel headphone connector.

ENABLE DIGITAL MODE —Your speakers do not work if the CD or DVD

drive is not operating in digital mode. To enable digital mode:

1Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Sounds, Speech,

and Audio Devices.

2Click Sounds and Audio Devices.

3Click the Hardware tab.

4Double-click the name of your CD drive.

5Click the Properties tab.

6Check the Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device box.

You may also need to change the playback mode in Windows Media Player:

1Click the Start button, point to All Programs, and then point to Windows

Media Player.

2Click Tools.

3Click Options.

4Click the Devices tab.

5Double-click the name of your CD or DVD drive, and then select Digital as

playback mode.

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No sound from headphones

TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET —Ensure that the electrical outlet is

working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE —Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent

lights, or halogen lamps to check for interference.

RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS —Some speaker systems have self-

diagnostics. See the speaker documentation for diagnostics instructions.

REINSTALL THE AUDIO (SOUND) DRIVER —See page 59.

CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS —See page 58.

CHECK THE HEADPHONE CABLE CONNECTION —Ensure that the

headphone cable is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see

page 64).

ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL —Click or double-click the

speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is

turned up and that the sound is not muted.

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Video and Monitor Problems

If the screen is blank

HINT: See the monitor

documentation for

troubleshooting

procedures.

DISABLE DIGITAL MODE —Your headphones do not work if the CD drive is

operating in digital mode. To disable digital mode:

1Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Sounds, Speech,

and Audio Devices.

2Click Sounds and Audio Devices.

3Click the Hardware tab.

4Double-click the name of your CD drive.

5Click the Properties tab.

6Uncheck the Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device box.

You may also need to change the playback mode in Windows Media Player:

1Click the Start button, point to All Programs, and then point to Windows

Media Player.

2Click Tools.

3Click Options.

4Click the Devices tab.

5Double-click the name of your CD or DVD drive, and then select Analog as

playback mode.

CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT —If the power light is off, firmly

press the button to ensure that the monitor is turned on. If the power light is lit

or blinking, the monitor has power. If the power light is blinking, press a key on

the keyboard or move the mouse.

CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION —Check the connector for

bent or broken pins. (It is normal for monitor cable connectors to have missing

pins.) Ensure that the video cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram for

your computer.

TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET —Ensure that the electrical outlet is

working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

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If the screen is difficult to read

SWAP THE POWER CABLES —Swap the computer and monitor power

cables to determine if the power cable is defective.

TEST THE VIDEO EXTENSION CABLE (IF USED)— If you are using a

video extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is

defective.

TEST ANOTHER MONITOR —If another monitor is available, connect it to

the computer.

CHECK THE MONITOR SETTINGS —See the monitor documentation for

instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing

(degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test.

MOVE THE SUBWOOFER AWAY FROM THE MONITOR —If your speaker

system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft)

away from the monitor.

MOVE THE MONITOR AWAY FROM EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES —

Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the

screen image to appear "shaky." Turn off nearby devices to check for interference.

ROTATE THE MONITOR TO FACE A DIFFERENT DIRECTION —Eliminate

sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality.

ADJUST THE WINDOWS® DISPLAY SETTINGS —

1Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.

2Click Appearance and Themes.

3Click Display, and then click the Settings tab.

4Try different settings for Screen resolution and Color quality.

RESTORE THE RECOMMENDED SETTINGS —Restore the original

resolution and refresh rate settings. See the Tell M e Ho w help file for instructions.

To access help files, see page 32.

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SECTION 3

Advanced

Troubleshooting

Using System Restore

Drivers

Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities

Reinstalling Windows® XP

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Using System Restore

The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore

to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without

affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system

settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. See

Windows Help for information on using System Restore. To access

Windows Help, see page 32.

NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not

monitor your data files or recover them.

Creating a Restore Point

1Click the Start button.

2Click Help and Support.

3Click System Restore.

4Follow the instructions on the screen.

Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State

If problems occur after installing a device driver, first try using Device

Driver Rollback (see page 57). If that is unsuccessful, then use System

Restore.

NOTICE: Before restoring the computer to an earlier operating state, save

and close all open files and close all open programs. Do not alter, open, or

delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete.

1Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System

Tools, and then click System Restore.

2Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected, and

then click Next.

3Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer.

The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you

to see and select restore points. All calendar dates with available

restore points appear in bold.

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4Select a restore point, and then click Next.

If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is

automatically selected. If two or more restore points are available, click

the restore point that you prefer.

5Click Next.

The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore

finishes collecting data, and then the computer automatically restarts.

6After the computer restarts, click OK.

To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a

different restore point, or you can undo the restoration.

Undoing the Last System Restore

NOTICE: Before undoing the last system restore, save and close all open files

and close all open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs

until the system restoration is complete.

1Click the Start button, point to All Programs→

Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore.

2Select Undo my last restoration and click Next.

3Click Next.

The System Restore screen appears, and then the computer

automatically restarts.

4After the computer restarts, click OK.

Enabling System Restore

If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space

available, System Restore is automatically disabled. To see if System Restore

is enabled:

1Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.

2Click Performance and Maintenance.

3Click System.

4Click the System Restore tab.

5Make sure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked.

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Drivers

What Is a Driver?

A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or

keyboard. All devices require a driver program.

A driver acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use

the device. Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only

its driver recognizes.

Many drivers such as the keyboard driver come with your Microsoft®

Windows® operating system. You may need to install drivers if:

• You upgrade your operating system.

• You reinstall your operating system.

• You connect or install a new device.

If you experience a problem with any device, perform the steps in the

following sections to identify whether the driver is the source of your

problem and to update the driver, if necessary.

Identifying Drivers

1Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

2In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category, click

Performance and Maintenance.

3In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System.

4In the System Properties screen, click the Hardware tab.

5Click Device Manager.

6In the Device Manager window, scroll down the list to see if any device

has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with a [!]) on the device icon.

If an exclamation point is next to the device name, you may need to

reinstall the driver or install a new driver.

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Reinstalling drivers

NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your

Dell Dimension ResourceCD

provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you install drivers obtained

from other sources, your computer might not work correctly.

Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback

If a problem occurs on your computer after you install or update a driver,

use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with the

previously installed version.

To use Device Driver Rollback:

1Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

2In the Control Panel window, under Pick a Category, click

Performance and Maintenance.

3In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System.

4In the System Properties screen, click the Hardware tab.

5Click Device Manager.

6In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for which the

new driver was installed, and then click Properties.

7Click the Drivers tab.

8Click Roll Back Driver.

If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System

Restore (see page 54) to return your operating system to the operating state

it was in before you installed the new driver.

Using the Dell Dimension ResourceCD

If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see page 54) does not

resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Dell Dimension

ResourceCD:

1With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the ResourceCD into the

CD or DVD drive.

If this is your first time to use the ResourceCD, go to step 2. If not, go

to step 5.

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2When the ResourceCD installation program starts, follow the prompts

on the screen.

3When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove

the ResourceCD and click Finish to restart the computer.

4When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the ResourceCD into

the CD or DVD drive.

5At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next.

HINT: The ResourceCD

displays drivers only for

hardware that came on

your computer. If you

installed additional

hardware, those drivers

might not be displayed by

the ResourceCD. If those

drivers are not displayed,

exit the ResourceCD

program. For drivers

information, see the

documentation that came

with that product.

A message stating that the ResourceCD is detecting hardware in your

computer appears.

The drivers that are used by your computer are automatically displayed

in the My Drivers—The ResourceCD has identified these

components in your system window.

6 Click the driver that you want to reinstall and follow the instructions

on the screen.

If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is not required by your

operating system.

Resolving Software and Hardware

Incompatibilities

Microsoft® Windows® XP IRQ conflicts occur if a device either is not

detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly

configured.

To check for conflicts on a computer running Windows XP:

1Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.

2Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System.

3Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.

4In the Device Manager list, check for conflicts with the other devices.

Conflicts are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) beside the

conflicting device or a red X if the device has been disabled.

5Double-click any conflicting device listed to bring up the Properties

window to determine what needs to be reconfigured or removed from

the Device Manager.

Resolve these conflicts before checking specific devices.

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6Double-click the malfunctioning device type in the Device Manager

list.

7Double-click the icon for the specific device in the expanded list.

The Properties window appears.

8Resolve any IRQ conflicts, as described in step 5.

If an IRQ conflict exists, the Device status area in the Properties

window reports the cards or devices that share the device's IRQ.

To use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter:

1Click the Start button, and then click Help and Support.

2Ty p e hardware troubleshooter in the Search field, and then click

the arrow to start the search.

3Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list.

4In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware

conflict on my computer, and then click Next.

Reinstalling Windows® XP

Before You Reinstall

If you are reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a

problem with a newly installed driver, use Windows XP Device Driver

Rollback (see page 57) to replace the device driver with the previously

installed version.

If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System

Restore (see page 54) to return your operating system to the operating state

it was in before you installed the new device driver.

Reinstalling Windows XP

To reinstall Windows XP, follow the instructions in the following sections in

the order in which they are listed.

The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After the

reinstallation is complete, you will need to reinstall the device drivers, virus

protection program, and other software.

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NOTICE: The

Operating System

CD provides options for reinstalling Windows

XP. The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on

your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless instructed to

do so by a Dell technical support representative.

NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, disable any virus protection

software installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. See the

documentation that came with the software for instructions.

Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD

1Insert the Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive.

2Exit any program or utility that might run after you insert the CD.

3Shut down (see page 27) and restart the computer.

4Press <F12> immediately after the DELL™ logo appears.

If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows

desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again.

5Use the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and then press <Enter>.

6Press any key when the Press any key to boot from CD message

appears on the screen.

Starting Windows XP Setup

1When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press <Enter> to

select To set up Windows now.

2Read the information in the Microsoft Windows Licensing

Agreement screen, and then press <F8> on your keyboard to accept

the license agreement.

3If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to

recover your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair

option, and then remove the CD from the drive.

4If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press <Esc> to

select the fresh copy option.

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5Press <Enter> to select the highlighted partition (recommended),

and then follow the instructions on the screen.

HINT: The time required

to complete the setup

depends on the size of the

hard drive and the speed

of your computer. You can

step away from the

computer at this time if

you need to do so.

The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system

begins to copy files and install the devices. The computer

automatically restarts multiple times.

Completing the GUI Setup

When the computer restarts, you will see the following message: Press

any key to boot from the CD. Do not press any key when this message

appears.

1When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select the

settings for your location, and then click Next.

2Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your

Software screen, and then click Next.

3If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at the What's your

computer's name window, enter a name for your computer (or accept

the name provided), and then click Next.

If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, at the Computer

Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your

computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and then click

Next.

If your computer has a modem installed, the Modem Dialing

Information screen appears.

4Enter the requested information and click Next.

5Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings

window and click Next.

6If your computer has a network adapter, click Ty p i c a l in the Networking

Settings screen and click Next.

If your computer does not have a network adapter, you do not see this

option.

7If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, you may be prompted

to provide further network information regarding your network

configuration, such as the domain name or workgroup name. If you are

unsure of your settings, accept the default selections.

Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures

the computer. The computer automatically restarts.

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Completing the Operating System Setup

When the computer restarts, you will see the following message: Press

any key to boot from the CD. Do not press any key when this message

appears.

1When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next.

2When the How will this computer connect to the

Internet? message appears, click Skip.

3When the Ready to register with Microsoft? screen appears, click No,

not at this time, and then click Next.

4When the Who will use this computer? screen appears, you can enter

up to five users.

5Click Next.

6Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD from the

drive.

Reinstalling Drivers and Software

1Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 57).

2Reinstall your virus protection software. See the documentation that

came with the software for instructions.

3Reinstall your other software programs. See the documentation that

came with the software for instructions.

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Adding Parts

Front and Back View of the Computer

Removing the Computer Cover

Looking Inside Your Computer

Adding Cards

Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive

Adding Memory

Replacing the Computer Cover

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Front and Back View of the Computer

Front View

1

11

2

93

4

7

10

8

6 5

12

1 CD or DVD drive

activity light

The drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD

drive.

2 CD or DVD eject button Press this button to eject your CD from the CD or DVD drive.

3 floppy drive eject button Press this button to eject a disk from the floppy drive.

4 hard drive light The hard drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to

your hard drive.

5 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most speakers for

listening to all sounds in your computer, including your CD or DVD player and

system sounds such as beeps.

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6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) For quick connections, Dell recommends using the front USB connectors for USB

devices such as digital cameras, gaming controllers, and scanners. Use the back-

panel USB connectors for USB mouse and keyboard connections.

7 power button Press the power button to turn on the computer.

NOTICE: To turn off your computer, perform a Windows® shutdown

instead of pressing the power button. Otherwise, you may lose data.

8 power light The power light is solid green for the computer’s power-on state and blinking

green for its standby state.

9 floppy drive light The floppy drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to

the floppy drive.

10 CD or DVD volume

control dial

Move the dial to adjust the volume of your audio CD or DVD disc.

11 CD or DVD headphone

connector

Use the headphone connector to attach headphones to the CD or DVD drive.

Your headphones won’t work if the drive is operating in digital mode. To disable

digital mode:

1Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Sounds, Speech,

and Audio Devices.

2Click Sounds and Audio Devices.

3Click the Hardware tab.

4Double-click the name of your CD or DVD drive.

5Click the Properties tab.

6Uncheck the Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device box.

12 service tag HINT: Express Service may not be available in some countries.

This label lists your computer's service tag and your Express Service Code (if

applicable). If you call Dell technical support, use your Express Service Code to

route the call directly to the correct support personnel. The Dell technical support

staff will ask for your service tag.

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Back View

8

9

10

4

5

6

7

1

2

3

11

12

1 mouse connector Plug your computer’s PS/2 mouse into the green mouse connector. Turn off the

computer and any attached devices before you connect a mouse to the computer.

2 serial connector Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port.

3 card slots Use these slots for PCI cards, such as a modem or a network adapter.

4 USB 2.0 connectors (4) Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, and computer

speakers into any of the USB connectors.

5 microphone connector Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone

for voice or musical input to a sound or telephony program.

6 line-in connector Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette

player, CD player, or VCR.

7 line-out connector Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with

integrated amplifiers.

8 video connector Plug the cable from your monitor into the blue connector.

9 parallel connector Connect a parallel device, such as a printer, to the parallel connector. If you have a

USB printer, plug it into a USB connector.

10 keyboard connector Plug your computer’s PS/2 keyboard into the purple keyboard connector. Turn off

the computer and any attached devices before you connect a keyboard to the

computer.

11 voltage selection switch See safety instructions on page 9 for more information.

12 power connector Connect the power cable.

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Removing the Computer Cover

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,

follow the safety instructions on page 7.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your

computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

1Shut down the computer (see page 27).

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your

computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

2Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their

electrical outlets.

3Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then

press the power button to ground the system board.

4Loosen the thumbscrew.

5Push down on the cover button.

6Grip the indent in the middle of the computer cover, and slide the

computer cover towards the back of the computer.

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7Place the computer cover on a level surface.

thumbscrew

computer cover

cover button

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Looking Inside Your Computer

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,

follow the safety instructions on page 7.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your

computer from the electrical outlet before opening the computer

cover.

hard drive

power supply

system board

floppy drive

CD drive

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System Board

memory module

connectors

floppy drive

connector

CD drive

connector

main power

connector

microprocessor

connector

fan connector

CD audio

connector

back of computer

12-V power

connector

hard drive

connector

battery socket

control panel

connector

password

jumper

PCI card

slots (4)

CMOS jumper

front-panel I/O

connector

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Adding Cards

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,

follow the safety instructions on page 7.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your

computer from the electrical outlet before opening the computer

cover.

The computer’s card connectors allow you to install different types of

devices, such as modems and network adapters.

1Shut down the computer (see page 27).

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your

computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

2Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their

electrical outlets.Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall

outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.

3Remove the computer cover (see page 67).

4Lay the computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom

of the inside of the computer.

5Unscrew and remove the filler bracket for the card slot you want to use.

filler bracket

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CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the

computer when they are connected to a network. To guard against

electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer from its

electrical outlet before installing any cards.

6Align the cutout on the bottom of the card with the crossbar in the

system board connector. Gently rock the card into the connector until

it is fully seated.

Ensure that the card is fully seated and that its bracket is within the

card slot.

card cutout

card

card connector

on system board crossbar

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7Secure the filler bracket onto the end of the card with the screw you

removed in step 5.

8Connect any cables required for the card as described in the card

documentation.

NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed

over the cards can cause damage to the equipment.

9Replace the computer cover (see page 82).

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network

wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

10 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn

them on.

11 Install any drivers required for the card as described in the card

documentation.

fully seated not fully seated

bracket caught

outside of slot

bracket within slot

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Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,

follow the safety instructions on page 7.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your

computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

HINT: Drives sold by Dell

come with their own

operating software and

documentation. After you

install a drive, see the

documentation that came

with the drive for

instructions on installing

and using the drive

software.

1Shut down the computer (see page 27).

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your

computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

2Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their

electrical outlets.

3Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then

press the power button to ground the system board.

4Remove the computer cover (see page 67).

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5Release and remove the front panel:

aPush the release lever to release the top tab.

bReach inside the computer and push the bottom tab towards you

to release it (the middle tab releases automatically).

cRotate the front panel to separate it from the side hinges.

top tab

front panel

release lever

middle tab

bottom tab

side hinges (3)

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6Pull the two front-panel tabs towards you, and then push out the front-

panel insert.

tabs (2)

insert

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7Reach inside the computer and push the metal plate towards you so

that it snaps off of the computer or insert a small screwdriver inside

one of the holes on the front of the metal plate and pry it towards you

until it snaps off.

8Ensure that the jumper setting on the new drive is set for "cable select"

(see the documentation that came with the drive for information).

9Remove two of the extra alignment screws from the front of the

computer and insert them into the drive.

metal plate

drive

drive

alignment screws (2)

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HINT: Some computers

come with only two extra

alignment screws; others

come with four. You only

need two alignment

screws for this procedure.

10 Gently slide the drive into place.

11 Once the drive is in place, apply pressure to ensure the drive is fully

seated.

12 Use the securing screw that came with the drive to attach the drive to

the computer.

CAUTION: Match the colored strip on the cable with pin 1 on the

drive (pin 1 is marked as "1").

13 Connect the power cable to the system board.

14 Locate the data cable from the CD or DVD drive in the upper drive

bay and connect its middle data connector to the new drive.

15 Check all cable connections, and then fold the cables out of the way to

provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.

drive

alignment screws (2)

securing

screw

extra alignment

screws (2 or 4)

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16 Reattach the front panel to the side hinges, and then rotate the panel

until it snaps onto the front of the computer.

17 Replace the computer cover (see page 82).

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network

wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

18 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then

turn them on.

19 See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on

installing any software required for drive operation.

front panel

side hinges (3)

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Adding Memory

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,

follow the safety instructions on page 7.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your

computer from the electrical outlet before opening the computer

cover.

You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on

the system board. For information on the type of memory supported by your

computer, see "Memory" on page 85.

HINT: Memory

purchased from Dell is

covered under your

computer warranty.

1Shut down the computer (see page 27).

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your

computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

2Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their

electrical outlets.

3Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then

press the power button to ground the system board.

4Remove the computer cover (see page 67).

5Lay the computer on its side so that the system board is on the bottom

of the inside of the computer.

6If necessary, remove a memory module:

aPress out the securing clip at each end of the memory module

connector.

bGrasp the module and pull up.

If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back

and forth to remove it from the connector.

7To insert a module, press out the securing clip at each end of the

memory module connector.

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8Align the notches on the bottom of the module with the crossbars in

the connector.

NOTICE: To avoid breaking the memory module, do not press near the middle

of the module.

9Insert the module straight down into the connector, ensuring that it

fits into the vertical guides at each end of the connector. Press firmly

on the ends of the module until it snaps into place.

If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the

cutouts at each end of the module.

10 Replace the computer cover (see page 82).

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network

wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn

them on.

securing clips (2)

notches (2)

step 7

memory module

cutouts (2)

connector

step 8

step 9

memory module connectors

crossbars (2)

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12 Click the Start button, right-click My Computer, and then click

Properties.

13 Click the General tab.

14 To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of

memory (RAM) listed.

Replacing the Computer Cover

1Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way.

Make sure cables are not routed over the drive cage—they will prevent

the cover from closing properly.

2Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer.

3Place the computer cover on the computer.

4Slide the computer cover towards the front of the computer until it fits

completely into place.

5Tighten the computer cover thumbscrew.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network

wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

6Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then

turn them on.

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Appendix

Specifications

Standard Settings

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

Replacing the Battery

Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)

Contacting Dell

Regulatory Notices

Limited Warranties and Return Policy

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Specifications

Microprocessor

Microprocessor type Intel® Pentium® or Celeron®

L1 cache 8 KB first-level (Pentium 4); 32 KB (16-KB

data cache; 16-KB instruction cache)

(Celeron).

L2 cache 256- or 512-KB (displayed in the system setup

program) pipelined-burst, eight-way set

associative, write-back SRAM (Pentium 4);

128-KB SRAM that resides in the processor’s

core. The L2 cache runs at the processor’s

internal clock speed (Celeron).

System Information

System chip set Intel 845GL

DMA channels seven

Interrupt levels 24 APIC mode

System BIOS chip 2 Mb (256 KB)

System clock 400-MHz data rate

Expansion Bus

Bus types PCI

Bus speed PCI: 33 MHz

PCI connectors four

PCI connector size 120 pins

PCI connector data width

(maximum)

32 bits

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Memory

Architecture SDRAM

Memory connectors two

Memory capacities 128-, 256-, or 512-MB

Minimum memory 128 MB

Maximum memory 1 GB

Memory type PC133 SDRAM (non-ECC)

Drives

Externally accessible two 5.25-inch bays

one 3.5-inch bay

Internally accessible one bay for 1-inch–high IDE hard drive

Ports and Connectors

Externally accessible:

Serial 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible

Parallel 25-hole connector (bidirectional)

Video 15-hole connector

Keyboard 6-pin mini-DIN connector

Mouse 6-pin mini-DIN connector

USB two front-panel and four back-panel USB

2.0–compliant connectors

Audio three back miniature connectors for line-in,

line-out, and microphone; one front

miniature connector for line-out

Internally accessible:

Primary IDE channel 40-pin connector on PCI local bus

Secondary IDE channel 40-pin connector on PCI local bus

Floppy drive 34-pin connector

Video

Video controller Intel integrated AGP graphics*

*Integrated AGP graphics uses a maximum of 32 MB of main memory.

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Audio

Audio controller Integrated AC97

Controls and Lights

Power control push button

Front-panel power light solid green for power-on state; blinking green

for standby state

Hard-drive access light green

Power

DC power supply:

Wattage 200 W

Heat dissipation 682 BTU (fully-loaded computer without

monitor)

Voltage (see page 7 for important

voltage setting information)

100 to 120 V at 60 Hz; 200 to 240 V at 50 Hz

Backup battery 3-V CR2032 coin cell

Physical

Height x Width x Depth 36.8 x 18.4 x 42.6 cm

(14.5 x 7.25 x 16.75 inches)

Weight 10.4 kg (23 lb)

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Standard Settings

The system setup program contains the standard settings for your

computer.

NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user, don’t change the settings

for this program. Certain changes might make your computer work incorrectly.

See the following figure for an example of the Main program screen.

Environmental

Temperature:

Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)

Storage –20° to 70°C (–4° to 158°F)

Relative humidity 20% to 80% (noncondensing)

Maximum vibration:

Operating 0.25 G at 10 to 500 Hz at 1/2 octave/min

Storage 1.48 G at 10 to 500 Hz, vibration with the

computer

Maximum shock:

Nonoperating (half-sine pulse) 105 G, 2 ms

Nonoperating (faired-square

wave)

32 G with a velocity change of 596.9 cm/sec

(235 inches/sec)

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Viewing Settings

1Turn on (or restart) your computer.

2When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press <F2> immediately.

If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to

wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then shut

down your computer and try again.

System Setup Program Screens

The system setup screens are organized into the following sections:

• The menu bar at the top provides access to the main program screens:

–Main provides settings for the basic computer configuration.

–Advanced provides detailed settings for some computer features.

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–Security provides indications and settings for user and setup

passwords.

–Power provides settings for system power management features.

–Boot provides information about how the computer starts.

–Exit provides selections for saving and loading the program

settings.

• The left side lists configuration options and their settings for the

hardware installed in your computer.

You can change settings enclosed in brackets, but not those that are

grayed out. Options identified by an arrowhead (>) provide access to

submenus.

• The top-right side displays help information for a highlighted option.

• The bottom-right side lists keys and their functions for the displayed

screen.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,

follow the safety instructions on page 7.

If you forget your supervisor or setup password, you cannot operate your

computer or change settings in the system setup program until you clear the

forgotten password(s).

1Shut down the computer (see page 27).

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your

computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

2Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their

electrical outlets.

3Disconnect the power cable from your computer, and then press the

power button to ground the system board.

4Remove the computer cover (see page 67).

5Locate the 2-pin password jumper (see page 70) on the system board,

and then remove the jumper.

When you receive your computer, the jumper is attached to only one

pin.

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6Replace the computer cover (see page 82).

7Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn

them on.

8After the Microsoft Windows desktop appears on your computer, shut

down the computer (see page 27).

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your

computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

9Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their

electrical outlets.

10 Disconnect the power cable from your computer, and then press the

power button to ground the system board.

11 Remove the computer cover (see page 67).

12 Replace the password jumper.

Attach the jumper to only one pin so that you do not lose it.

13 Replace the computer cover (see page 82).

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network

wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

14 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn

them on.

15 If you are prompted to press <F1> to continue, press <F1>.

Replacing the Battery

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,

follow the safety instructions on page 7.

A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time

information. The battery can last several years.

If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on

the computer, replace the battery.

CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed.

Replace the 3-V CR2032 battery only with the same or equivalent

type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries

according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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1Record all the screens in the system setup program (see page 87) so

that you can restore the correct settings when your perform step 7.

2Open the computer cover (see page 67).

3Locate the battery socket BATTERY (see page 70).

4Remove the battery by carefully prying it out of its socket with your

fingers or with a blunt, nonconducting object such as a plastic

screwdriver.

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the system board while you pry the battery

loose, be sure to insert the plastic screwdriver between the battery and the

socket (not the system board).

5Insert the new battery into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing

up and snap the battery into place.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network

wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

6Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn

them on.

7Access the system setup program (see page 87) and restore the settings

you recorded in step 1.

8Properly dispose of the old battery (see page 12).

battery socket

(BATTERY)

battery

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Dell Technical Support Policy

(U.S. Only)

Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and

participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides

for restoration of the operating system, application software, and hardware

drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as

the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer and all Dell-

installed hardware. In addition to this technician-assisted technical support,

online technical support is available at support.dell.com. Additional

technical support options may be available for purchase.

Dell provides limited technical support for the computer and any "Dell-

installed" software and peripherals1. Support for third-party software and

peripherals is provided by the original manufacturer, including those

purchased and/or installed through Dell Software and Peripherals,

Readyware, and Custom Factory Integration2.

1 Repair services are provided pursuant to the terms and conditions of your limited

warranty and any optional support service contract purchased with the

computer.

2 All Dell-standard components included in a Custom Factory Integration (CFI)

project are covered by the standard Dell limited warranty for your computer.

However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to cover all nonstand-

ard, third-party hardware components integrated through CFI for the duration

of the computer’s service contract.

Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals

Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of the

application software that is preinstalled on the computer during the

manufacturing process (Microsoft Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on).

Dell-installed peripherals include any internal expansion cards, or Dell-

branded module bay or PC Card accessories. In addition, any Dell-branded

monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for telephonic modems,

docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all associated

cabling are included.

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Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals

Third-party software and peripherals include any peripheral, accessory, or

application software sold by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers,

scanners, cameras, games, and so on). Support for all third-party software

and peripherals is provided by the original manufacturer of the product.

Contacting Dell

HINT: Toll-free numbers

are for use within the

country for which they are

listed.

To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites:

•www.dell.com

•support.dell.com (technical support)

•premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational,

government, healthcare, and medium/large business customers,

including Premier, Platinum, and Gold customers)

For specific web addresses for your country, find the appropriate country

section in the table below.

When you need to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone

numbers, and codes provided in the following table. If you need assistance

in determining which codes to use, contact a local or an international

operator.

Country (City)

International Access Code

Country Code

City Code

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

Anguilla General Support toll-free: 800-335-0031

Antigua and Barbuda General Support 1-800-805-5924

Argentina (Buenos Aires)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 54

City Code: 11

Website: www.dell.com.ar

Tech Support and Customer Care toll-free: 0-800-444-0733

Sales 0-810-444-3355

Tech Support Fax 11 4515 7139

Customer Care Fax 11 4515 7138

Aruba General Support toll-free: 800-1578

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Australia (Sydney)

International Access Code: 0011

Country Code: 61

City Code: 2

E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.com

E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com

Home and Small Business 1-300-65-55-33

Government and Business toll-free: 1-800-633-559

Preferred Accounts Division (PAD) toll-free: 1-800-060-889

Customer Care toll-free: 1-800-819-339

Corporate Sales toll-free: 1-800-808-385

Transaction Sales toll-free: 1-800-808-312

Fax toll-free: 1-800-818-341

Austria (Vienna)

International Access Code: 900

Country Code: 43

City Code: 1

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.com

Home/Small Business Sales 01 795 67602

Home/Small Business Fax 01 795 67605

Home/Small Business Customer Care 01 795 67603

Preferred Accounts/Corporate Customer Care 0660 8056

Home/Small Business Technical Support 01 795 67604

Preferred Accounts/Corporate Technical Support 0660 8779

Switchboard 01 491 04 0

Bahamas General Support toll-free: 1-866-278-6818

Barbados General Support 1-800-534-3066

Belgium (Brussels)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 32

City Code: 2

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: tech_be@dell.com

E-mail for French Speaking Customers:

support.euro.dell.com/be/fr/emaildell/

Technical Support 02 481 92 88

Customer Care 02 481 91 19

Home/Small Business Sales toll-free: 0800 16884

Corporate Sales 02 481 91 00

Fax 02 481 92 99

Switchboard 02 481 91 00

Country (City)

International Access Code

Country Code

City Code

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

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Bermuda General Support 1-800-342-0671

Bolivia General Support toll-free: 800-10-0238

Brazil

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 55

City Code: 51

Website: www.dell.com/br

Customer Support, Technical Support 0800 90 3355

Tech Support Fax 51 481 5470

Customer Care Fax 51 481 5480

Sales 0800 90 3390

British Virgin Islands General Support toll-free: 1-866-278-6820

Brunei

Country Code: 673

Customer Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia) 604 633 4966

Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) 604 633 4949

Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia) 604 633 4955

Canada (North York, Ontario)

International Access Code: 011

Automated Order-Status System toll-free: 1-800-433-9014

AutoTech (automated technical support) toll-free: 1-800-247-9362

Customer Care (from outside Toronto) toll-free: 1-800-387-5759

Customer Care (from within Toronto) 416 758-2400

Customer Technical Support toll-free: 1-800-847-4096

Sales (direct sales—from outside Toronto) toll-free: 1-800-387-5752

Sales (direct sales—from within Toronto) 416 758-2200

Sales (federal government, education, and medical) toll-free: 1-800-567-7542

Sales (major accounts) toll-free: 1-800-387-5755

TechFax toll-free: 1-800-950-1329

Cayman Islands General Support 1-800-805-7541

Chile (Santiago)

Country Code: 56

City Code: 2

Sales, Customer Support, and Technical Support toll-free: 1230-020-4823

Country (City)

International Access Code

Country Code

City Code

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

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China (Xiamen)

Country Code: 86

City Code: 592

Tech Support website: support.ap.dell.com/china

Tech Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com

Tech Support Fax 818 1350

Home and Small Business Technical Support toll-free: 800 858 2437

Corporate Accounts Technical Support toll-free: 800 858 2333

Customer Experience toll-free: 800 858 2060

Home and Small Business toll-free: 800 858 2222

Preferred Accounts Division toll-free: 800 858 2062

Large Corporate Accounts GCP toll-free: 800 858 2055

Large Corporate Accounts Key Accounts toll-free: 800 858 2628

Large Corporate Accounts North toll-free: 800 858 2999

Large Corporate Accounts North Government and

Education

toll-free: 800 858 2955

Large Corporate Accounts East toll-free: 800 858 2020

Large Corporate Accounts East Government and

Education

toll-free: 800 858 2669

Large Corporate Accounts Queue Team toll-free: 800 858 2572

Large Corporate Accounts South toll-free: 800 858 2355

Large Corporate Accounts West toll-free: 800 858 2811

Large Corporate Accounts Spare Parts toll-free: 800 858 2621

Colombia General Support 980-9-15-3978

Costa Rica General Support 0800-012-0435

Czech Republic (Prague)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 420

City Code: 2

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: czech_dell@dell.com

Technical Support 02 22 83 27 27

Customer Care 02 22 83 27 11

Fax 02 22 83 27 14

TechFax 02 22 83 27 28

Switchboard 02 22 83 27 11

Country (City)

International Access Code

Country Code

City Code

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

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Denmark (Copenhagen)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 45

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail Support (portable computers):

den_nbk_support@dell.com

E-mail Support (desktop computers):

den_support@dell.com

E-mail Support (servers):

Nordic_server_support@dell.com

Technical Support 7023 0182

Customer Care (Relational) 7023 0184

Home/Small Business Customer Care 3287 5505

Switchboard (Relational) 3287 1200

Fax Switchboard (Relational) 3287 1201

Switchboard (Home/Small Business) 3287 5000

Fax Switchboard (Home/Small Business) 3287 5001

Dominica General Support toll-free: 1-866-278-6821

Dominican Republic General Support 1-800-148-0530

Ecuador General Support toll-free: 999-119

El Salvador General Support 01-899-753-0777

Finland (Helsinki)

International Access Code: 990

Country Code: 358

City Code: 9

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: fin_support@dell.com

E-mail Support (servers):

Nordic_support@dell.com

Technical Support 09 253 313 60

Technical Support Fax 09 253 313 81

Relational Customer Care 09 253 313 38

Home/Small Business Customer Care 09 693 791 94

Fax 09 253 313 99

Switchboard 09 253 313 00

Country (City)

International Access Code

Country Code

City Code

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

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France (Paris) (Montpellier)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 33

City Codes: (1) (4)

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/fr/fr/emaildell/

Home and Small Business

Technical Support 0825 387 270

Customer Care 0825 823 833

Switchboard 0825 004 700

Switchboard (calls from outside of France) 04 99 75 40 00

Sales 0825 004 700

Fax 0825 004 701

Fax (calls from outside of France) 04 99 75 40 01

Corporate

Technical Support 0825 004 719

Customer Care 0825 338 339

Switchboard 0155947100

Sales 0155947100

Fax 0155947101

Germany (Langen)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 49

City Code: 6103

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.com

Technical Support 06103 766-7200

Home/Small Business Customer Care 0180-5-224400

Global Segment Customer Care 06103 766-9570

Preferred Accounts Customer Care 06103 766-9420

Large Accounts Customer Care 06103 766-9560

Public Accounts Customer Care 06103 766-9555

Switchboard 06103 766-7000

Grenada General Support toll-free: 1-866-540-3355

Guatemala General Support 1-800-999-0136

Guyana General Support toll-free: 1-877-270-4609

Country (City)

International Access Code

Country Code

City Code

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

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Hong Kong

International Access Code: 001

Country Code: 852

Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) 296 93188

Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and

Dell Precision™)

296 93191

Customer Service (non-technical, post-sales issues) 800 93 8291

Transaction Sales toll-free: 800 96 4109

Large Corporate Accounts HK toll-free: 800 96 4108

Large Corporate Accounts GCP HK toll-free: 800 90 3708

India Technical Support 1600 33 8045

Sales 1600 33 8044

Ireland (Cherrywood)

International Access Code: 16

Country Code: 353

City Code: 1

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com

Ireland Technical Support 1850 543 543

U.K. Technical Support (dial within U.K. only) 0870 908 0800

Home User Customer Care 01 204 4095

Small Business Customer Care 01 204 4444

U.K. Customer Care (dial within U.K. only) 0870 906 0010

Corporate Customer Care 01 204 4003

Ireland Sales 01 204 4444

U.K. Sales (dial within U.K. only) 0870 907 4000

SalesFax 01 204 0144

Fax 01 204 5960

Switchboard 01 204 4444

Country (City)

International Access Code

Country Code

City Code

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

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Italy (Milan)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 39

City Code: 02

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/it/it/emaildell/

Home and Small Business

Technical Support 02 577 826 90

Customer Care 02 696 821 14

Fax 02 696 821 13

Switchboard 02 696 821 12

Corporate

Technical Support 02 577 826 90

Customer Care 02 577 825 55

Fax 02 575 035 30

Switchboard 02 577 821

Jamaica General Support (dial from within Jamaica only) 1-800-682-3639

Country (City)

International Access Code

Country Code

City Code

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

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Japan (Kawasaki)

International Access Code: 001

Country Code: 81

City Code: 44

Website: support.jp.dell.com

Technical Support (servers) toll-free: 0120-1984-98

Technical Support outside of Japan (servers) 81-44-556-4162

Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) toll-free: 0120-1982-26

Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and

Inspiron)

81-44-520-1435

Technical Support (Dell Precision™, OptiPlex™,

and Latitude™)

toll-free: 0120-1984-33

Technical Support outside of Japan (Dell Precision,

OptiPlex, and Latitude)

81-44-556-3894

24-Hour Automated Order Service 044 556-3801

Customer Care 044 556-4240

Business Sales Division (up to 400 employees) 044 556-1465

Preferred Accounts Division Sales (over 400

employees)

044 556-3433

Large Corporate Accounts Sales (over 3500

employees)

044 556-3430

Public Sales (government agencies, educational

institutions, and medical institutions)

044 556-1469

Global Segment Japan 044 556-3469

Individual User 044 556-1760

Faxbox Service 044 556-3490

Switchboard 044 556-4300

Korea (Seoul)

International Access Code: 001

Country Code: 82

City Code: 2

Technical Support toll-free: 080-200-3800

Sales toll-free: 080-200-3600

Customer Service (Seoul, Korea) toll-free: 080-200-3800

Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) 604 633 4949

Fax 2194-6202

Switchboard 2194-6000

Country (City)

International Access Code

Country Code

City Code

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

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Latin America Customer Technical Support (Austin, Texas,

U.S.A.)

512 728-4093

Customer Service (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-3619

Fax (Technical Support and Customer Service)

(Austin, Texas, U.S.A.)

512 728-3883

Sales (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4397

SalesFax (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) 512 728-4600

or 512 728-3772

Luxembourg

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 352

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: tech_be@dell.com

Technical Support (Brussels, Belgium) 02 481 92 88

Home/Small Business Sales (Brussels, Belgium) toll-free: 080016884

Corporate Sales (Brussels, Belgium) 02 481 91 00

Customer Care (Brussels, Belgium) 02 481 91 19

Fax (Brussels, Belgium) 02 481 92 99

Switchboard (Brussels, Belgium) 02 481 91 00

Macao

Country Code: 853

Technical Support toll-free: 0800 582

Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) 604 633 4949

Transaction Sales toll-free: 0800 581

Malaysia (Penang)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 60

City Code: 4

Technical Support toll-free: 1 800 888 298

Customer Service 04 633 4949

Transaction Sales toll-free: 1 800 888 202

Corporate Sales toll-free: 1 800 888 213

Country (City)

International Access Code

Country Code

City Code

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

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Mexico

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 52

Customer Technical Support 001-877-384-8979

or 001-877-269-3383

Sales 50-81-8800

or 01-800-888-3355

Customer Service 001-877-384-8979

or 001-877-269-3383

Main 50-81-8800

or 01-800-888-3355

Montserrat General Support toll-free: 1-866-278-6822

Netherlands Antilles General Support 001-800-882-1519

Netherlands (Amsterdam)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 31

City Code: 20

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/nl/nl/emaildell/

Technical Support 020 674 45 00

Home/Small and Medium Business 020 674 55 00

Home/Small and Medium Business Fax 020 674 47 75

Home/Small and Medium Business Customer Care 020 674 42 00

Corporate 020 674 50 00

Corporate Fax 020 674 47 79

Corporate Customer Care 020 674 43 25

New Zealand

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 64

E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com

E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.com

Home and Small Business 0800 446 255

Government and Business 0800 444 617

Sales 0800 441 567

Fax 0800 441 566

Nicaragua General Support 001-800-220-1006

Country (City)

International Access Code

Country Code

City Code

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

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Norway (Lysaker)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 47

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail Support (portable computers):

nor_nbk_support@dell.com

E-mail Support (desktop computers):

nor_support@dell.com

E-mail Support (servers):

nordic_server_support@dell.com

Technical Support 671 16882

Relational Customer Care 671 17514

Home/Small Business Customer Care 23162298

Switchboard 671 16800

Fax Switchboard 671 16865

Panama General Support 001-800-507-0962

Peru General Support 0800-50-669

Poland (Warsaw)

International Access Code: 011

Country Code: 48

City Code: 22

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: pl_support@dell.com

Customer Service Phone 57 95 700

Customer Care 57 95 999

Sales 57 95 999

Customer Service Fax 57 95 806

Reception Desk Fax 57 95 998

Switchboard 57 95 999

Portugal

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 35

E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell/

Technical Support 800 834 077

Customer Care 800 300 415 or

800 834 075

Sales 800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or

800 300 412 or

121 422 07 10

Fax 121 424 01 12

Country (City)

International Access Code

Country Code

City Code

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

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Puerto Rico General Support 1-800-805-7545

St. Kitts and Nevis General Support toll-free: 1-877-441-4731

St. Lucia General Support 1-800-882-1521

St. Vincent and the Grenadines General Support toll-free: 1-877-270-4609

Singapore (Singapore)

International Access Code: 005

Country Code: 65

Technical Support toll-free: 800 6011 051

Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) 604 633 4949

Transaction Sales toll-free: 800 6011 054

Corporate Sales toll-free: 800 6011 053

South Africa (Johannesburg)

International Access Code:

09/091

Country Code: 27

City Code: 11

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: dell_za_support@dell.com

Technical Support 011 709 7710

Customer Care 011 709 7707

Sales 011 709 7700

Fax 011 706 0495

Switchboard 011 709 7700

Southeast Asian and Pacific

Countries

Customer Technical Support, Customer Service,

and Sales (Penang, Malaysia)

604 633 4810

Spain (Madrid)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 34

City Code: 91

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell/

Home and Small Business

Technical Support 902 100 130

Customer Care 902 118 540

Sales 902 118 541

Switchboard 902 118 541

Fax 902 118 539

Corporate

Technical Support 902 100 130

Customer Care 902 118 546

Switchboard 91 722 92 00

Fax 91 722 95 83

Country (City)

International Access Code

Country Code

City Code

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

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Sweden (Upplands Vasby)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 46

City Code: 8

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: swe_support@dell.com

E-mail Support for Latitude and Inspiron:

Swe-nbk_kats@dell.com

E-mail Support for OptiPlex: Swe_kats@dell.com

E-mail Support for Servers:

Nordic_server_support@dell.com

Technical Support 08 590 05 199

Relational Customer Care 08 590 05 642

Home/Small Business Customer Care 08 587 70 527

Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Support 20 140 14 44

Fax Technical Support 08 590 05 594

Sales 08 590 05 185

Switzerland (Geneva)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 41

City Code: 22

Website: support.euro.dell.com

E-mail: swisstech@dell.com

E-mail for French-speaking HSB and Corporate

Customers: support.euro.dell.com/ch/fr/emaildell/

Technical Support (Home and Small Business) 0844 811 411

Technical Support (Corporate) 0844 822 844

Customer Care (Home and Small Business) 0848 802 202

Customer Care (Corporate) 0848 821 721

Fax 022 799 01 90

Switchboard 022 799 01 01

Tai w a n

International Access Code: 002

Country Code: 886

Technical Support (portable and deskop computers) toll-free: 00801 86 1011

Technical Support (servers) toll-free: 0080 60 1256

Transaction Sales toll-free: 0080 651 228

or 0800 33 556

Corporate Sales toll-free: 0080 651 227

or 0800 33 555

Country (City)

International Access Code

Country Code

City Code

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

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Thailand

International Access Code: 001

Country Code: 66

Technical Support toll-free: 0880 060 07

Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) 604 633 4949

Sales toll-free: 0880 060 09

Trinidad/Tobago General Support 1-800-805-8035

Turks and Caicos Islands General Support toll-free: 1-866-540-3355

U.K. (Bracknell)

International Access Code: 00

Country Code: 44

City Code: 1344

Website: support.euro.dell.com

Customer Care website:

dell.co.uk/lca/customerservices

E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com

Technical Support (Corporate/Preferred

Accounts/PAD [1000+ employees])

0870 908 0500

Technical Support (direct/PAD and general) 0870 908 0800

Global Accounts Customer Care 01344 373 185

or 01344 373 186

Home and Small Business Customer Care 0870 906 0010

Corporate Customer Care 0870 908 0500

Preferred Accounts (500–5000 employees)

Customer Care

01344 373 196

Central Government Customer Care 01344 373 193

Local Government & Education Customer Care 01344 373 199

Health Customer Care 01344 373 194

Home and Small Business Sales 0870 907 4000

Corporate/Public Sector Sales 01344 860 456

Uruguay General Support toll-free: 000-413-598-2521

Country (City)

International Access Code

Country Code

City Code

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

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U.S.A. (Austin, Texas)

International Access Code: 011

Country Code: 1

Automated Order-Status Service toll-free: 1-800-433-9014

AutoTech (portable and desktop computers) toll-free: 1-800-247-9362

Consumer (Home and Home Office)

Customer Technical Support toll-free: 1-800-624-9896

Customer Service toll-free: 1-800-624-9897

DellNet™ Service and Support toll-free: 1-877-Dellnet

(1-877-335-5638)

Software Application Support toll-free: 1-800-433-9005

Employee Purchase Program (EPP)

(Customer Service and Technical Support)

toll-free: 1-800-695-8133

Financial Services website:

www.dellfinancialservices.com

Financial Services (lease/loans) toll-free: 1-877-577-3355

Financial Services (Dell Preferred Accounts [DPA]) toll-free: 1-800-283-2210

Business (small businesses with <400 employees [excluding their employees];

medium/large businesses with >400 employees [including their employees])

Service and Technical Support toll-free: 1-800-822-8965

Public (government, education, and healthcare)

Service and Technical Support toll-free: 1-800-234-1490

Employee Purchase Program (EPP)

(Customer Service and Technical Support)

toll-free: 1-800-695-8133

Dell Sales toll-free: 1-800-289-3355

or toll-free: 1-800-879-3355

Dell Outlet Store (Dell refurbished computers) toll-free: 1-888-798-7561

Software and Peripherals Sales toll-free: 1-800-671-3355

Spare Parts Sales toll-free: 1-800-357-3355

Extended Service and Warranty Sales toll-free: 1-800-247-4618

Fax toll-free: 1-800-727-8320

Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or

Speech-Impaired

toll-free: 1-877-DELLTTY

(1-877-335-5889)

Country (City)

International Access Code

Country Code

City Code

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

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Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit

Prepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows:

1Call Dell to obtain an authorization number, and write it clearly and

prominently on the outside of the box.

2Include a copy of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for the

return.

3Include any accessories that belong with the item(s) being returned

(power cables, CDs, guides, and so on) if the return is for credit.

4Pack the equipment to be returned in the original (or equivalent)

packing materials.

You are responsible for paying shipping expenses. You are also responsible

for insuring any product returned, and you assume the risk of loss during

shipment to Dell. Collect-on-delivery packages are not accepted.

Returns that are missing any of the preceding requirements will be refused

at our receiving dock and returned to you.

Regulatory Notices

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in

free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the

functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously

degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio

communications service. Radio communications services include but are

not limited to AM/FM commercial broadcast, television, cellular services,

radar, air-traffic control, pager, and Personal Communication Services

(PCS). These licensed services, along with unintentional radiators such as

digital devices, including computer systems, contribute to the

electromagnetic environment.

U.S. Virgin Islands General Support 1-877-673-3355

Venezuela General Support 8001-3605

Country (City)

International Access Code

Country Code

City Code

Department Name or Service Area,

Website and E-Mail Address

Area Codes,

Local Numbers, and

Toll-Free Numbers

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is the ability of items of electronic

equipment to function properly together in the electronic environment.

While this computer system has been designed and determined to be

compliant with regulatory agency limits for EMI, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause interference with radio communications services, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try

to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient the receiving antenna.

• Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver.

• Move the computer away from the receiver.

• Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and the

receiver are on different branch circuits.

If necessary, consult a Dell Technical Support representative or an

experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.

For additional regulatory information, see the Tell Me H ow help file that

accompanied your computer. To access the help file, see page 32.

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NOM Information (Mexico Only)

The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this

document in compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican

standards (NOM):

Exporter: Dell Computer Corporation

One Dell Way

Round Rock, TX 78682

512-338-4400

Importer: Dell Computer de México,

S.A. de C.V.

Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso

Col. Lomas Altas

11950 México, D.F.

Ship to: Dell Computer de México,

S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne &

Nagel de México S. de R.I.

Avenida Soles No. 55

Col. Peñon de los Baños

15520 México, D.F.

Model number: MTC2

Supply voltage: 115/230 VAC

Frequency: 60–50 Hz

Input current rating: 5.0/2.5 A

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Appendix 113

Limited Warranties and Return Policy

Dell-branded hardware products purchased in the U.S. or Canada come with either a 90-day, one-year, two-year,

three-year, or four-year (U.S. only) limited warranty. To determine which warranty you purchased, see the Dell

invoice that accompanied your computer. The following sections describe the limited warranties for the U.S., the

Return Policy for the U.S., the limited warranties for Canada, and the manufacturer guarantee for Latin America

and the Caribbean.

Limited Warranty for the U.S.

What is covered by this limited warranty?

This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in your—our end-user customer's—Dell-

branded hardware products, including Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, and pointing devices (mice).

What is not covered by this limited warranty?

This limited warranty does not cover:

• Software, including the operating system and software added to the Dell-branded hardware products

through our factory-integration system, third-party software, or the reloading of software

• Non-Dell-branded products and accessories

• Problems that result from:

– External causes such as accident, abuse, misuse, or problems with electrical power

– Servicing not authorized by us

– Usage that is not in accordance with product instructions

– Failure to follow the product instructions or failure to perform preventive maintenance

– Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by us

• Products with missing or altered service tags or serial numbers

• Products for which we have not received payment

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER

RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). DELL'S

RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCITONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR

AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. ALL EXPRESS AND

IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED

WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN TIME TO THE TERM OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD

REFLECTED ON YOUR INVOICE. NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL

APPLY AFTER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD HAS EXPIRED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW

LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT

APPLY TO YOU.

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WE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS LIMITED

WARRANTY OR FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT

LIMITATION, ANY LIABILTY FOR THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES, FOR

PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE, OR FOR LOST DATA OR LOST SOFTWARE. OUR

LIABILITY WILL BE NO MORE THAN THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT THAT IS THE

SUBJECT OF A CLAIM. THIS IS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT FOR WHICH WE ARE RESPONSIBLE.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO

YOU.

How long does this limited warranty last?

This limited warranty lasts for the time period indicated on your invoice, except that the limited warranty on Dell-

branded batteries lasts only one year and the limited warranty on the lamps for Dell-branded projectors last only

ninety days. The limited warranty begins on the date of the invoice. The warranty period is not extended if we

repair or replace a warranted product or any parts. Dell may change the availability of limited warranties, at its

discretion, but any changes will not be retroactive.

What do I do if I need warranty service?

Before the warranty expires, please call us at the relevant number listed in the following table. Please also have your

Dell service tag number or order number available.

What will Dell do?

During the first 90 days of the 90-day limited warranty and the first year of all other limited warranties: For the

first 90 days of the 90-day limited warranty and the first year of all other limited warranties, we will repair any Dell-

branded hardware products returned to us that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. If we are not

able to repair the product, we will replace it with a comparable product that is new or refurbished.

Individual Home Consumers:

Technical Support 800 624 9896

Customer Service 800 624 9897

Individual Home Consumers who purchased through

an Employee Purchase Program:

Technical Support and Customer Service 800 822 8965

Home and Small Business Commercial Customers:

Technical Support and Customer Service 800 456 3355

Medium, Large, or Global Commercial Customers,

Healthcare Customers, and Value Added Resellers

(VARs):

Technical Support and Customer Service 800 822 8965

Government and Education Customers:

Technical Support and Customer Service 800 234 1490

Dell-Branded Memory 888 363 5150

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When you contact us, we will issue a Return Material Authorization Number for you to include with your return.

You must return the products to us in their original or equivalent packaging, prepay shipping charges, and insure

the shipment or accept the risk if the product is lost or damaged in shipment. We will return the repaired or

replacement products to you. We will pay to ship the repaired or replaced products to you if you use an address in

the United States (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. possessions). Otherwise, we will ship the product to you freight

collect.

If we determine that the product is not covered under this warranty, we will notify you and inform you of service

alternatives that are available to you on a fee basis.

NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to us, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other

storage device(s) in the product(s). Remove any confidential, proprietary, or personal information and removable

media such as diskettes, CDs, or PC Cards. We are not responsible for any of your confidential, proprietary, or

personal information; lost or corrupted data; or damaged or lost removable media.

During the remaining years: For the remaining period of the limited warranty, we will replace any defective part

with new or refurbished parts, if we agree that it needs to be replaced. When you contact us, we will require a valid

credit card number at the time you request a replacement part, but we will not charge you for the replacement part

as long as you return the original part to us within thirty days after we ship the replacement part to you. If we do

not receive the original part within thirty days, we will charge to your credit card the then-current standard price for

that part.

We will pay to ship the part to you if you use an address in the United States (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S.

possessions). Otherwise, we will ship the part freight collect. We will also include a prepaid shipping container with

each replacement part for your use in returning the replaced part to us.

NOTE: Before you replace parts, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage

device(s) in the product(s). We are not responsible for lost or corrupted data.

What if I purchased a service contract?

If your on-site service contract is with Dell, on-site service will be provided to you under the terms of the on-site

service agreement. Please refer to that contract for details on how to obtain service.

If you purchased through us a service contract with one of our third-party service providers, please refer to that

contract for details on how to obtain service.

How will you fix my product?

We use new and refurbished parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and in building

replacement parts and systems. Refurbished parts and systems are parts or systems that have been returned to Dell,

some of which were never used by a customer. All parts and systems are inspected and tested for quality.

Replacement parts and systems are covered for the remaining period of the limited warranty for the product you

bought.

What do I do if I am not satisfied?

We pride ourselves on our great customer service. If you are not satisfied with the service you receive under this

limited warranty, please let us know. We have found that the best way to resolve issues regarding our limited

warranty is to work together. If, after those discussion, you are still not satisfied, we believe arbitration is the most

expeditious way to resolve your concerns. Therefore, ANY CLAIM, DISPUTE, OR CONTROVERSY

(WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, WHETHER PREEXISTING, PRESENT, OR

FUTURE, AND INCLUDING STATUTORY, COMMON LAW, INTENTIONAL TORT, AND EQUITABLE

CLAIMS) AGAINST DELL arising from or relating to this limited warranty, its interpretation, or the breach,

termination, or validity thereof, the relationships which result from this limited warranty

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(including, to the full extent permitted by applicable law, relationships with third parties),

Dell's advertising, or any related purchase SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY AND

FINALLY BY BINDING ARBITRATION ADMINISTERED BY THE NATIONAL

ARBITRATION FORUM (NAF) under its Code of Procedure then in effect (available via

the Internet at http://www.arb-forum.com/ or via telephone at 1-800-474-2371). The

arbitration will be limited solely to the dispute or controversy between you and Dell. Any

award of the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding on each of the parties, and may be

entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction. Information may be obtained

and claims may be filed with the NAF at P.O. Box 50191, Minneapolis, MN 55405. This

provision applies only to individual home consumers and consumers who purchased

through an employee purchase program. It does not apply to small, medium, large, and

global commercial customers or government, education, and healthcare customers.

May I transfer the limited warranty?

Limited warranties on systems may be transferred if the current owner transfers ownership of the system and

records the transfer with us. The limited warranty on Dell-branded memory may not be transferred. You may

record your transfer by going to Dell's website:

• If you are an Individual Home Consumer, go to

http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/topics/sbtopic_015_ccare.htm

• If you are a Small, Medium, Large, or Global Commercial Customer, go to

http://www.dell.com/us/en/biz/topics/sbtopic_ccare_nav_015_ccare.htm

• If you are a Government, Education, or Healthcare Customer, or an Individual Consumer who purchased

through an employee purchase program, go to

http://www.dell.com/us/en/pub/topics/sbtopic_015_ccare.htm

If you do not have Internet access, please call your customer care representative or call 1-800-624-9897.

"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only)

We value our relationship with you and want to make sure that you're satisfied with your purchases. That's why we

offer a "Total Satisfaction" return policy for most products that you—the end-user customer—purchase directly

from Dell. Under this policy, you may return to Dell products that you purchased directly from Dell for a credit or

a refund of the purchase price paid, less shipping and handling and applicable restocking fees as follows:

•New Hardware Products and Accessories — All new hardware, accessories, parts, and unopened software

still in its sealed package, excluding the products listed below, may be returned within thirty days from the

invoice date. To return applications software or an operating system that has been installed by Dell, you

must return the entire computer. A different return policy applies to nondefective products purchased

through Dell's Software and Peripherals division by customers of our Small and Medium Business divisions.

Those products may be returned within thirty days from the invoice date, but a fifteen percent (15%)

restocking fee will be deducted from any refund or credit. The "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy and

Software and Peripherals division return policy are not available for Dell | EMC storage products, EMC-

branded products, or enterprise software.

•Reconditioned or Refurbished Dell-Branded Hardware Products and Parts — All reconditioned or

refurbished Dell-branded server and storage products may be returned within thirty days from the invoice

date. All other reconditioned or refurbished Dell-branded hardware products and parts may be returned

within fourteen days of the invoice date.

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To return products, call Dell customer service to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number within the return

policy period applicable to the product you want to return. You must obtain a Credit Return Authorization

Number in order to return the product. See "Getting Help" or "Contacting Dell" in your computer's

documentation to find the appropriate contact information for obtaining customer assistance.

You must ship the products to Dell within five days of the date that Dell issues the Credit Return Authorization

Number. You must also return the products to Dell in their original packaging, in as-new condition along with any

media, documentation, and all other items that were included in the original shipment, prepay shipping charges,

and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment.

Limited Warranty for Canada

One-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only)

Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new

or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. Dell warrants that the hardware products it

manufactures will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. The limited warranty term is one year

beginning on the date of invoice, as further described in the following text.

Damage due to shipping the products to you is covered under this limited warranty. Otherwise, this limited

warranty does not cover damage due to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical

power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform

required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by Dell.

This limited warranty does not cover any items that are in one or more of the following categories: software;

external devices (except as specifically noted); accessories or parts added to a Dell system after the system is

shipped from Dell; accessories or parts added to a Dell system through Dell’s system integration department;

accessories or parts that are not installed in the Dell factory; or Dell Software and Peripherals products. Monitors,

keyboards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are included on Dell’s standard price list are covered under this

limited warranty; all other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through the Dell Software and

Peripherals program) are not covered.

Dell will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty that are returned to Dell’s facility. To

request warranty service, you must contact Dell’s Customer Technical Support within the warranty period. See

"Contacting Dell" on page 93 to find the appropriate contact information for obtaining customer assistance. If

warranty service is required, Dell will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. You must ship the products

back to Dell in their original or equivalent packaging, prepay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept

the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Dell will ship the repaired or replacement products to you (freight

prepaid) if you use an address in Canada, where applicable. Shipments to other locations will be made freight

collect.

NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to Dell, back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage

device(s) in the product(s). Remove any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell does not

accept liability for lost data or software.

Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made by various

manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and building replacement products. If Dell repairs or replaces a

product, its warranty term is not extended.

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DELL MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS BEYOND THOSE STATED IN THIS

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND

CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED

WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE. SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

DELL’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. THESE

WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS,

WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION).

DELL DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED

WARRANTY STATEMENT OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR

PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE OR FOR LOST DATA OR SOFTWARE.

SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF

INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE

PRECEDING EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

These provisions apply to Dell’s one-year limited warranty only. For provisions of any service contract covering your

system, see your invoice or the separate service contract that you will receive.

If Dell elects to exchange a product or portion of a product, the exchange will be made in accordance with Dell’s

Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the exchange. In any instance in which Dell issues a Return Material

Authorization Number, Dell must receive the product(s) for repair prior to the expiration of the warranty period in

order for the repair(s) to be covered by the limited warranty.

Two-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only)

Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new

or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. Dell warrants that the hardware products it

manufactures will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty term is two years beginning on

the date of invoice, as described in the following text.

Damage due to shipping the products to you is covered under this limited warranty. Otherwise, this limited

warranty does not cover damage due to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical

power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform

required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by Dell.

This limited warranty does not cover any items that are in one or more of the following categories: software;

external devices (except as specifically noted); accessories or parts added to a Dell system after the system is

shipped from Dell; accessories or parts added to a Dell system through Dell’s system integration department;

accessories or parts that are not installed in the Dell factory; or Dell Software and Peripherals products. Monitors,

keyboards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are included on Dell’s standard price list are covered under this

limited warranty; all other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through the Dell Software and

Peripherals program) are not covered. Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year

period of this limited warranty.

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Limited Warranty Coverage During Year One

During the one-year period beginning on the invoice date, Dell will repair or replace products covered under this

limited warranty that are returned to Dell's facility. To request warranty service, you must contact Dell’s Customer

Technical Support within the warranty period. See "Contacting Dell" on page 93 to find the appropriate contact

information for obtaining customer assistance. If warranty service is required, Dell will issue a Return Material

Authorization Number. You must ship the products back to Dell in their original or equivalent packaging, prepay

shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Dell will ship the

repaired or replacement products to you freight prepaid if you use an address in Canada, where applicable.

Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect.

NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to Dell, back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage

device(s) in the product(s). Remove any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell does not

accept liability for lost data or software.

Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made by various

manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and building replacement products. If Dell repairs or replaces a

product, its warranty term is not extended.

Limited Warranty Coverage During Year Two

During the second year of this limited warranty, Dell will provide, on an exchange basis and subject to Dell’s

Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the exchange, replacement parts for the Dell hardware product(s) covered

under this limited warranty when a part requires replacement. You must report each instance of hardware failure to

Dell’s Customer Technical Support in advance to obtain Dell’s concurrence that a part should be replaced and to

have Dell ship the replacement part. Dell will ship parts (freight prepaid) if you use an address in Canada, where

applicable. Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect. Dell will include a prepaid shipping container

with each replacement part for your use in returning the replaced part to Dell. Replacement parts are new or

reconditioned. Dell may provide replacement parts made by various manufacturers when supplying parts to you.

The warranty term for a replacement part is the remainder of the limited warranty term.

You will pay Dell for replacement parts if the replaced part is not returned to Dell. The process for returning

replaced parts, and your obligation to pay for replacement parts if you do not return the replaced parts to Dell, will

be in accordance with Dell’s Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the exchange.

You accept full responsibility for your software and data. Dell is not required to advise or remind you of appropriate

backup and other procedures.

General Provisions

DELL MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS BEYOND THOSE STATED IN THIS

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND

CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED

WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE. SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. THESE

WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS,

WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION).

DELL DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED

WARRANTY STATEMENT OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR

PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE OR FOR LOST DATA OR SOFTWARE.

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SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF

INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE

PRECEDING EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

These provisions apply to Dell’s two-year limited warranty only. For provisions of any service contract covering your

system, see your invoice or the separate service contract that you will receive.

If Dell elects to exchange a system or component, the exchange will be made in accordance with Dell’s Exchange

Policy in effect on the date of the exchange. In any instance in which Dell issues a Return Material Authorization

Number, Dell must receive the product(s) for repair prior to the expiration of the warranty period in order for the

repair(s) to be covered by the limited warranty.

Three-Year Limited Warranty (Canada Only)

Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new

or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. Dell warrants that the hardware products it

manufactures will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty term is three years beginning

on the date of invoice, as described in the following text.

Damage due to shipping the products to you is covered under this limited warranty. Otherwise, this limited

warranty does not cover damage due to external causes, including accident, abuse, misuse, problems with electrical

power, servicing not authorized by Dell, usage not in accordance with product instructions, failure to perform

required preventive maintenance, and problems caused by use of parts and components not supplied by Dell.

This limited warranty does not cover any items that are in one or more of the following categories: software;

external devices (except as specifically noted); accessories or parts added to a Dell system after the system is

shipped from Dell; accessories or parts added to a Dell system through Dell’s system integration department;

accessories or parts that are not installed in the Dell factory; or Dell Software and Peripherals products. Monitors,

keyboards, and mice that are Dell-branded or that are included on Dell’s standard price list are covered under this

limited warranty; all other monitors, keyboards, and mice (including those sold through the Dell Software and

Peripherals program) are not covered. Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year

period of this limited warranty.

Limited Warranty Coverage During Year One

During the one-year period beginning on the invoice date, Dell will repair or replace products covered under this

limited warranty that are returned to Dell’s facility. To request warranty service, you must contact Dell’s Customer

Technical Support within the warranty period. To request warranty service, you must contact Dell’s Customer

Technical Support within the warranty period. See "Contacting Dell" on page 93 to find the appropriate contact

information for obtaining customer assistance. If warranty service is required, Dell will issue a Return Material

Authorization Number. You must ship the products back to Dell in their original or equivalent packaging, prepay

shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Dell will ship the

repaired or replacement products to you freight prepaid if you use an address in Canada, where applicable.

Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect.

NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to Dell, back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage

device(s) in the product(s). Remove any removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Dell does not

accept liability for lost data or software.

Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made by various

manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and building replacement products. If Dell repairs or replaces a

product, its warranty term is not extended.

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Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two and Three

During the second and third years of this limited warranty, Dell will provide, on an exchange basis and subject to

Dell’s Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the exchange, replacement parts for the Dell hardware product(s)

covered under this limited warranty when a part requires replacement. You must report each instance of hardware

failure to Dell’s Customer Technical Support in advance to obtain Dell’s concurrence that a part should be

replaced and to have Dell ship the replacement part. Dell will ship parts (freight prepaid) if you use an address in

Canada, where applicable. Shipments to other locations will be made freight collect. Dell will include a prepaid

shipping container with each replacement part for your use in returning the replaced part to Dell. Replacement

parts are new or reconditioned. Dell may provide replacement parts made by various manufacturers when

supplying parts to you. The warranty term for a replacement part is the remainder of the limited warranty term.

You will pay Dell for replacement parts if the replaced part is not returned to Dell. The process for returning

replaced parts, and your obligation to pay for replacement parts if you do not return the replaced parts to Dell, will

be in accordance with Dell’s Exchange Policy in effect on the date of the exchange.

You accept full responsibility for your software and data. Dell is not required to advise or remind you of appropriate

backup and other procedures.

General Provisions

DELL MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS BEYOND THOSE STATED IN THIS

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND

CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED

WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE. SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

DELL’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT. THESE

WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS,

WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION).

DELL DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED

WARRANTY STATEMENT OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR

PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE OR FOR LOST DATA OR SOFTWARE.

SOME STATES (OR JURISDICTIONS) DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF

INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE

PRECEDING EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

These provisions apply to Dell’s three-year limited warranty only. For provisions of any service contract covering

your system, see your invoice or the separate service contract that you will receive.

If Dell elects to exchange a system or component, the exchange will be made in accordance with Dell’s Exchange

Policy in effect on the date of the exchange. In any instance in which Dell issues a Return Material Authorization

Number, Dell must receive the product(s) for repair prior to the expiration of the warranty period in order for the

repair(s) to be covered by the limited warranty.

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One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the

Caribbean Only)

Guarantee

Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") warrants to the end user in accordance with the following provisions that its

branded hardware products, purchased by the end user from a Dell company or an authorized Dell distributor in

Latin America or the Caribbean, will be free from defects in materials, workmanship, and design affecting normal

use, for a period of one year from the original purchase date. Products for which proper claims are made will, at

Dell’s option, be repaired or replaced at Dell’s expense. Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products. Dell

uses new and reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in performing repairs and building replacement

products.

Exclusions

This Guarantee does not apply to defects resulting from: improper or inadequate installation, use, or maintenance;

actions or modifications by unauthorized third parties or the end user; accidental or willful damage; or normal wear

and tear.

Making a Claim

Claims must be made in Latin America or the Caribbean by contacting the Dell point of sale within the guarantee

period. The end user must always supply proof of purchase, indicating name and address of the seller, date of

purchase, model and serial number, name and address of the customer, and details of symptoms and configuration

at the time of malfunction, including peripherals and software used. Otherwise, Dell may refuse the guarantee

claim. Upon diagnosis of a warranted defect, Dell will make arrangements and pay for ground freight and insurance

to and from Dell’s repair/replacement center. The end user must ensure that the defective product is available for

collection properly packed in original or equally protective packaging together with the details listed above and the

return number provided to the end user by Dell.

Limitation and Statutory Rights

Dell makes no other warranty, guarantee or like statement other than as explicitly stated above, and this Guarantee

is given in place of all other guarantees whatsoever, to the fullest extent permitted by law. In the absence of

applicable legislation, this Guarantee will be the end user’s sole and exclusive remedy against Dell or any of its

affiliates, and neither Dell nor any of its affiliates shall be liable for loss of profit or contracts, or any other indirect

or consequential loss arising from negligence, breach of contract, or howsoever.

This Guarantee does not impair or affect mandatory statutory rights of the end user against and/or any rights

resulting from other contracts concluded by the end user with Dell and/or any other seller.

Dell World Trade LP

One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682, USA

Dell Computadores do Brasil Ltda (CNPJ No. 72.381.189/0001-10)/

Dell Commercial do Brasil Ltda (CNPJ No. 03 405 822/0001-40)

Avenida Industrial Belgraf, 400

92990-000 - Eldorado do Sul – RS - Brasil

Dell Computer de Chile Ltda

Coyancura 2283, Piso 3- Of.302,

Providencia, Santiago - Chile

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Dell Computer de Colombia Corporation

Carrera 7 #115-33 Oficina 603

Bogota, Colombia

Dell Computer de Mexico SA de CV

Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso

Col. Lomas Altas

11950 México, D.F.

Intel® Warranty Statement for Pentium® and Celeron® Processors Only (U.S.

and Canada Only)

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Index 125

Index

A

audio. See sound

B

battery

disposal, 12

fixing problems, 32

replacing, 90

BIOS, 87

C

CD drive

adding, 74

fixing problems, 34

CD-RW drive

copying CDs, 24

fixing problems, 34

Check Disk, 35

computer

back view, 66

error messages, 37

front view, 64

stops responding, 38

turning off, 27

computer cover

removing, 67

replacing, 82

conflicts

resolving software and

hardware

incompatibilities, 58

contact numbers, 93

copying CDs

general information, 24

helpful tips, 25

how to copy a CD, 26

D

Dell support policy, 92

Dell Support website, 14

display. See monitor

drivers

reinstalling, 57, 59

drives

fixing problems, 33

DVD drive

fixing problems, 34, 35

E

electrostatic discharge

See ESD

e-mail

fixing problems, 35

error messages

start-up, 37

ESD

protecting computer from, 11

Express Service Code, 13

F

Files and Settings Transfer

Wizard, 20

finding information, 13

finding solutions, 30

fixing problems

battery, 32

drive, 33

e-mail, 35

general, 38

Internet connection, 35

keyboard, 41

modem, 35

mouse, 42

network, 43

power, 44

printer, 46

scanner, 47

sound and speakers, 48

start-up error messages, 37

video and monitor, 50

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floppy drive

fixing problems, 33

H

hard drive

fixing problems, 35

hardware

fixing problems, 41

incompatibility, 58

Help and Support Center

accessing, 15, 32

help file

accessing, 32

home network, 21

I

Internet

fixing problems, 35

IRQ conflicts, 58

K

keyboard

fixing problems, 41

M

memory

adding, 80

messages

start-up, 37

modem

fixing problems, 35

monitor

fixing problems, 50

mouse

fixing problems, 42

N

network

fixing problems, 43

setting up, 21

Network Setup Wizard, 21

O

office network, 21

Operating System CD, 14

P

password

clearing system setup, 89

power

fixing problems, 44

turning off, 27

printer

connecting, 18

fixing problems, 46

setting up, 18

troubleshooting, 46

program

crashes, 39

stops responding, 38

R

regulatory notices, 109

reinstalling

drivers, 57, 59

Windows XP, 13

ResourceCD, 57, 59

returning items, 109

S

safety instructions, 7

scanner

fixing problems, 47

screen. See monitor

service tag number, 13

settings

system setup program, 87

setup diagram, 15

shutdown, 27

software

fixing problems, 39

incompatibility, 58

reinstalling software, 57, 59

sound

adjusting volume, 48

fixing problems, 48

speaker

adjusting volume, 48

fixing problems, 48

System Restore, 54, 59

system setup program, 87

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T

technical assistance

telephone numbers and

addresses, 93

warranty repair or credit, 109

Tell Me How help file

accessing, 15, 32

troubleshooting

advanced, 53

solving problems, 30

turning off the computer, 27

V

video

fixing problems, 50

volume

adjusting, 48

W

warranty, 113

Windows License Label, 13

Windows XP

device driver rollback, 57

Help, 32

scanner, 47

shutdown, 27

128 Index

128 Index