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Finding Information and Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connect the keyboard and the mouse
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Connect the modem or the network cable
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Connect the monitor
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Connect the speakers
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Connect the power cables and turn on the computer
and monitor
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Install additional software or devices
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connect the keyboard and mouse
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connect the modem or network cable
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connect the monitor
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connect the speakers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connect the power cables and turn on the computer
and monitor
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Install Additional Software or Devices
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Caring for Your Computer
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Solving Problems
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Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
. . . . . . 27
Using System Restore in Windows XP
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using Last Known Good Configuration
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When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics
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System Lights
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Beep Codes
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Error Messages
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Diagnostic Lights
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Opening the Computer Cover
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