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You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network, with an add in PS2/serial adapter (optional), or you can store it on a removable media, such as a writable CD or USB drive, for transfer to the new computer. NOTE: You can transfer information from the old computer to the new computer by directly connecting a serial cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of the two computers. However, this requires that you install a PS2/serial adapter (optional), which provides a serial connector (COM). Also, the old computer needs to have a serial connector. To transfer data over a serial connection, you must access the Network Connections utility from the Control Panel and perform additional configuration steps, such as setting up an advanced connection and designating the host computer and the guest computer. For instructions on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP. This information may not be available in some countries. For transferring information to a new computer, you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. You can use the optional Operating System CD for this process or you can create a wizard disk with the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System CD NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System CD. This CD is optional and may not be included with all computers. To prepare the new computer for the file transfer: 1 Start the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer, then click Next. 4 On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I will use the wizard from the Windows XP CD, then click Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or source computer. Do not click Next at this time. To copy data from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System CD. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to do?, click Transfer files and settings. 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 5 On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer, then click Next. 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 24 Setting Up and Using Your Computer

Section	Page
Owner’s Manual	1
Contents	3
Finding Information	9
Setting Up and Using Your Computer	13
Front View of the Computer	13
Back View of the Computer	15
Back Panel Connectors	16
Connecting Monitors	17
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors	18
Connecting One Monitor With a VGA connector and One Monitor With a DVI Connector	18
Connecting a Television (TV)	19
Changing the Display Settings	19
Setting Up a Printer	20
Printer Cable	20
Connecting a USB Printer	20
Connecting to the Internet	21
Setting Up Your Internet Connection	21
Setting Up a Home and Office Network	22
Connecting to a Network Adapter	22
Network Setup Wizard	23
Transferring Information to a New Computer	23
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System CD	24
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD	25
Playing CDs and DVDs	26
Playing a CD or DVD	26
Adjusting the Volume	28
Adjusting the Picture	28
Copying CDs and DVDs	28
How to Copy a CD or DVD	29
Using Blank CDs and DVDs	29
Helpful Tips	30
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)	31
IEEE 1394 (Optional)	32
Power Management	32
Overview	32
Standby Mode	32
Hibernate Mode	33
Power Options Properties	33
Cleaning Your Computer	34
Cleaning the Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor	34
Cleaning the Mouse	35
Cleaning the Floppy Drive	35
Cleaning CDs and DVDs	35
Optimizing Performance	37
Hyper-Threading	37
About Your RAID Configuration	37
RAID Level 0 Configuration	38
RAID Level 1 Configuration	38
Configuring Your Computer for RAID	39
Using the Intel® RAID Option ROM Utility	40
Using the Intel® Application Accelerator	42
Dell DataSafe (Optional)	46
Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional)	46
Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (QRT)	46
Enabling the QRT Feature in System Setup	47
Enabling the QRT Feature in the Operating system	47
Troubleshooting Tools	49
Diagnostic Lights	49
Dell Diagnostics	52
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu	53
Drivers	54
What Is a Driver?	54
Identifying Drivers	54
Reinstalling Drivers	55
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities	56
Restoring Your Operating System	56
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore	56
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec	58
Solving Problems	61
Troubleshooting Tips	61
Battery Problems	61
Drive Problems	62
CD and DVD drive problems	62
Hard drive problems	63
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems	63
Error Messages	65
Media Card Reader Problems	66
Keyboard Problems	66
Lockups and Software Problems	67
The computer does not start up	67
The computer stops responding	67
A program stops responding	67
A program crashes repeatedly	67
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system	68
A solid blue screen appears	68
Other software problems	68
Memory Problems	69
Mouse Problems	69
Network Problems	70
Power Problems	71
Printer Problems	72
Scanner Problems	72
Sound and Speaker Problems	73
No sound from speakers	73
No sound from headphones	74
Video and Monitor Problems	74
The screen is blank	74
The screen is difficult to read	75
Removing and Installing Parts	77
Before You Begin	77
Recommended Tools	77
Turning Off Your Computer	77
Before Working Inside Your Computer	78
Removing the Computer Cover	78
Inside View of Your Computer	80
System Board Components	81
Memory	82
Memory Overview	82
Installing Memory	83
Removing Memory	85
Cards	86
PCI Cards	86
PCI Express Cards	91
Drive Panels	100
Removing the Drive Panel	100
Removing the Drive-Panel Insert	101
Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert	102
Replacing the Drive Panel	103
Drives	103
General Installation Guidelines	104
Hard Drive	104
Removing a Hard Drive	105
Installing a Hard Drive	106
Adding a Second Hard Drive	107
Floppy Drive	109
Removing a Floppy Drive	109
Installing a Floppy Drive	111
Media Card Reader	112
Removing a Media Card Reader	112
Installing a Media Card Reader	115
CD/DVD Drive	116
Removing a CD/DVD Drive	117
Installing a CD/DVD Drive	118
Battery	120
Replacing the Battery	120
Replacing the Computer Cover	121
Appendix	123
Specifications	123
System Setup	127
Overview	127
Entering System Setup	127
System Setup Options	129
Boot Sequence	132
Clearing Forgotten Passwords	134
Clearing CMOS Settings	135
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)	135
Definition of \	136
Definition of \	136
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)	136
FCC Class B	136
Contacting Dell	137
Glossary	159

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer

You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network, with an add in PS2/serial adapter

(optional), or you can store it on a removable media, such as a writable CD or USB drive, for transfer to

the new computer.

NOTE:

You can transfer information from the old computer to the new computer by directly connecting a serial

cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of the two computers. However, this requires that you install a PS2/serial

adapter (optional), which provides a serial connector (COM). Also, the old computer needs to have a serial

connector. To transfer data over a serial connection, you must access the Network Connections utility from the

Control Panel and perform additional configuration steps, such as setting up an advanced connection and

designating the host computer and the guest computer.

For instructions on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers, see Microsoft Knowledge Base

Article #305621, titled

How to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows X

P. This

information may not be available in some countries.

For transferring information to a new computer, you must run the

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

You can use the optional

Operating System

CD for this process or you can create a wizard disk with the

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.

Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System CD

NOTE:

This procedure requires the

Operating System

CD. This CD is optional and may not be included with all

computers.

To prepare the new computer for the file transfer:

Start the

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.

When the

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

welcome screen appears, click

On the

Which computer is this?

screen, click

New Computer

, then click

On the

Do you have a Windows XP CD?

screen, click

I will use the wizard from the Windows XP

, then click

When the

Now go to your old computer

screen appears, go to your old or source computer. Do

not

click

at this time.

To copy data from the old computer:

On the old computer, insert the Windows XP

Operating System

CD.

On the

Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP

screen, click

Perform additional tasks

Under

What do you want to do?

, click

Transfer files and settings

On the

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

welcome screen, click

On the

Which computer is this?

screen, click

Old Computer

, then click

On the

Select a transfer method

screen, click the transfer method you prefer.