Index 143
problems (continued)
error messages, 37
finding solutions, 30
floppy drive, 33
general, 38
hard drive, 35
hardware, 41
IEEE 1394, 42
Internet, 35
keyboard, 42
modem, 35
monitor hard to read, 52
monitor is blank, 52
network, 45
other, 40
PC cards, 45
power, 46
power light conditions, 46
printer, 48
program crashes, 39
program stops responding, 38
programs and Windows
compatibility, 39
restore to previous state, 64
scanner, 49
screen hard to read, 52
screen is blank, 52
software, 38-39
sound and speakers, 50
troubleshooting chart, 30
video and monitor, 52
volume adjusting, 50
Program Compatibility
Wizard, 39
R
reinstalling
Windows XP, 67
ResourceCD, 64
Dell Diagnostics, 59
S
safety instructions, 9
scanner
problems, 49
screen. See monitor
settings
system setup program, 102
setup diagram, 14
shutting down your
computer, 28
software
Hyper-Threading, 26
problems, 38-39
sound
problems, 50
volume, 50
speaker
problems, 50
volume, 50
System Restore, 64
system setup program, 102
T
Tell Me How help file
accessing, 32
Troubleshooting
Help and Support Center, 15
troubleshooting
conflicts, 66
Dell Diagnostics, 59
diagnostic lights, 56
Hardware Troubleshooter, 66
reinstalling Windows XP, 67
restore to previous state, 64
troubleshooting. See problems
turning off your computer, 28
U
USB devices, booting to, 27
V
video
problems, 52
voltage selection switch, 75
volume
adjusting, 50