User manual DELL XPS 210

[. . . ] DellTM XPSTM 210 Owner's Manual front panel door (open) optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader* diagnostic lights hard drive activity light headphone connector front panel door (push to open) power button power light microphone connector IEEE 1394 connector CD or DVD drive light USB 2. 0 connectors (2) voltage selection switch line-out connector line-in connector rear surround sound connector modem connector power connector microphone/side-surround sound connector center/LFE connector S/PDIF connector integrated video connector USB 2. 0 connectors (6) network connector IEEE 1394 connector PCI Express x16 card slot PCI Express x1 card slot *Not present on certain computers. Model DCCY w w w. c o m Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE 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. If you purchased a DellTM n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. [. . . ] NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the screen. 5 After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 6 Close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. 52 Troubleshooting Tools Dell Diagnostics Main Menu The following tests can be run from the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu: Option Express Test Function Performs a quick test of system devices. The test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly. The test typically takes an hour or more and peridocially requires your input to answer specific questions. Tests a specific device in the system and can be used to customize the tests you want to run. Lists a number of common symptoms and allows you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are having. Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree For any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on the screen. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 112). NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. The following tabs provide additional information for tests run from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option: Tab Results Errors Help Configuration (Custom Test only) Function Displays the results of the test and any error conditions encountered. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. NOTE: The device list may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices attached to your computer. Allows you to customize the test, if applicable, by changing the test settings. Parameters (Custom Test only) Troubleshooting Tools 53 Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver is a program that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other programs that use the device. Each device has its own set of specialized commands that only the driver for that device recognizes. Required drivers are already installed on your computer--no further installation or configuration is needed. 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. Connect or install a new device. Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is the source of your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 6 Scroll down the list of devices and check for an exclamation point (a circle with a [!]) next to the device name. If an exclamation point appears next to the device name, you may need to reinstall the driver or install a new driver (see "Reinstalling Drivers" on page 55). 54 Troubleshooting Tools Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support. dell. com provides approved drivers for your DellTM computer. [. . . ] However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference with radio or television reception, 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. Plug the system into a different outlet so that the system and the receiver are on different branch circuits. If necessary, consult a representative of Dell Inc. or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. [. . . ]