Dell Precision T7400 DCDO, Quick Reference Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
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• If an error message occurs in a program, see the program’s documentation.
NOTE:
The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default
view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows
Classic view.
Battery Problems
CAUTION:
There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.
Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
R
E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y
—
If you have to repeatedly reset time and date information
after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up,
replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" in your
User’s Guide ). If the battery
still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your User’s Guide ).
Drive Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
E
N S U R E T H A T
M
I C R O S O F T
W
I N D O W S
R
E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E
—
Windows XP :
• Click Start and click My Computer .
Windows Vista :
• Click
Start
and click Computer .
If the drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check
for and remove viruses. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing
the drive.
T
E S T T H E D R I V E
—
• Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that the original drive is defective.
• Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer.
C
L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K
— See "Cleaning Your Computer" on page 23.
C
H E C K T H E C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N S
R
U N T H E
H
A R D W A R E
T
R O U B L E S H O O T E R
— See "Restoring Your Operating System"
in your User’s Guide .
R
U N T H E
D
E L L
D
I A G N O S T I C S
— See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 33.