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. [. . . ] · If there is an error message on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to make sure it is functioning properly. · If the operating system is attempting to boot from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check system setup (see "System Setup" on page 101) to make sure the boot sequence is correct for the devices installed on your computer. · If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 112). Troubleshooting Tools 51 Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" on page 33 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on Dell computers. Starting the Dell Diagnostics 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key is held down for extended periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release <F12> in even intervals to open the Boot Device Menu. 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. 3 At the Boot Device Menu, use the up- and down-arrow keys or press the appropriate number on the keyboard to highlight Boot to Utility Partition, and then press <Enter>. NOTE: The Quickboot feature changes the boot sequence for the current boot only. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in system setup. 4 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left-click with the mouse, or press <Tab> and then <Enter>, to select the test you want to run (see "Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 53). 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. Performs a thorough check of system devices. 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. When contacting Dell support, have your Service Tag ready. 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. [. . . ] 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. The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with the FCC regulations: Product name: Model number: Company name: DellTM XPSTM 210 DCCY Dell Inc. Worldwide Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Affairs One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 USA 512-338-4400 Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites: · · www. dell. com support. dell. com (support) NOTE: Toll-free numbers are for use within the country for which they are listed. [. . . ]