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- Page 1 Dell™ EC280 Owner’s Manual Model EC280 w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...
- Page 2 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Finding Information ............. 7 Setting Up and Using Your Computer . - Page 4 Power Options Properties ............22 Power Schemes Tab .
- Page 5 The screen is blank ............36 The screen is difficult to read .
- Page 6 Contacting Dell ........
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Page 7: Finding Information
NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: You may need to purchase Microsoft Windows separately. Dell™ Owner’s Manual Setup Diagram... - Page 8 • Microsoft Windows License Label (optional) • Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and frequently asked questions • Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers • Customer Care — Contact information, service call and order status, warranty, and repair information •...
- Page 9 What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System CD NOTE: Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. After you reinstall your operating system, use the and Utilities Resource CD (...
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Page 10: Setting Up And Using Your Computer
Setting Up and Using Your Computer CAUTION: Your computer should only be mounted horizontally. Never mount it vertically. CAUTION: To ensure adequate cooling, do not block any of the vents. Ensure that there is a minimum of 2 inches of space between all vents and any object near these vents. •... -
Page 11: Front View Of The Computer
Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. The power light indicates when the computer is powered on. Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. -
Page 12: Back View Of The Computer
Back View of the Computer cable clip line-out/headphone connector line-in connector link integrity light Setting Up and Using Your Computer 12 11 Use to hold DC-in or other cables. Use the (green) line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. - Page 13 USB devices. Use the (pink) microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
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Page 14: Installing Drivers For Your Computer
Installing Drivers for Your Computer To install drivers: Drivers and Utilities 1 Insert installation screen appears. 2 Click on VGA Driver and follow the instructions to complete installation. 3 Click on Audio Driver and follow the instructions to complete installation. 4 Click on LAN Driver and follow the instructions to complete installation. -
Page 15: Setting Up A Printer (Usb Type)
Setting Up a Printer (USB type) NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the computer. See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers •... -
Page 16: Connecting To The Internet
3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver, if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer. Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. -
Page 17: Playing Cds And Dvds
5 Click Next. If you selected Set up my connection manually, continue to step 6. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, contact your ISP. 6 Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. - Page 18 To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the CD software that came with your computer. NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you create CDs. A CD player includes the following basic buttons: Play Move backward within the current track Pause...
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Page 19: Adjusting The Volume
Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not hear the CD or DVD playing. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs>Accessories>Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 2 In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in the Volume Control column up or down to increase or decrease the volume. -
Page 20: Setting Up A Home And Office Network
Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter NOTICE: Plug the network cable into the network adapter connector on the computer. Do not plug the network cable into the modem connector on the computer. NOTICE: Do not plug a network cable into a telephone wall jack. 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back of your computer. -
Page 21: Power Management
Power Management ® ® The Microsoft Windows XP power management features can reduce the amount of electricity your computer uses when it is on and you are not using it. You can reduce power to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the entire computer. -
Page 22: Power Options Properties
Because hibernate mode requires a special file on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to you. If the computer’s hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. -
Page 23: Advanced Tab
NOTICE: If you set the hard drive (hard disk) to time-out before the monitor does, your computer may appear to be locked up. To recover, press any key on the keyboard or click the mouse. To avoid this problem, always set the monitor to time-out before the hard drive. -
Page 24: Solving Problems
REPLACE THE BATTERY — 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 "Battery" on page 45). If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 63). -
Page 25: Cd And Dvd Drive Problems
® ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT button, then click My Computer. If the CD or DVD 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. TEST THE DRIVE —... -
Page 26: Hard Drive Problems
TURN OF F S TAND BY MO D E IN W IND OWS BEF OR E WRI TING TO A CD/ D VD-R W D ISC — Click the Start button and click Control Panel. Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. -
Page 27: Error Messages
C H EC K T H E T E L E P H O N E L I N E C O NNE C TI O N — CHEC K THE TELEPHONE JA CK — C O N NE C T T H E M O D E M D I R EC T LY TO THE TELEPHONE WALL JACK — USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE —... -
Page 28: Keyboard Problems
Close all windows and open the program that you want to use. In some cases, you might have to restart your computer to restore computer resources. If so, run the program that you want to use first. OP ER ATI NG SYSTEM NO T FO UND — Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 63). Keyboard Problems... -
Page 29: Lockups And Software Problems
Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Safety, Environmental, and Ergonomic Instructions" on page 48. The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE:... -
Page 30: A Program Is Designed For An Earlier Windows Operating System
A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE P ROGRAM COMPATIB IL I TY WI ZAR D — The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. Click the Start button, point to All Programs>Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. -
Page 31: Memory Problems
Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Safety, Environmental, and Ergonomic Instructions" on page 48. IF Y O U R E C E I V E A N I NS UF FI C I E N T M E MO RY M E S S AG E — •... -
Page 32: Network Problems
CHEC K THE MOUSE SETTINGS — Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware. Click Mouse. Try adjusting the settings. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Safety, Environmental, and Ergonomic Instructions"... -
Page 33: Printer Problems
IF THE POWER LIGHT IS OFF — The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. -
Page 34: Sound And Speaker Problems
CHEC K THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS — • See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the printer and the computer (see "Setting Up a Printer (USB type)" on page 15). TEST THE EL ECTRICAL OUTLET —... -
Page 35: No Sound From Headphones
ADJ U S T T HE W I NDOW S VOLUME C ONTR OL — Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted. DI SC ONNECT H E AD PH ONES F RO M THE H E AD PH ONE CO NNECTOR —... -
Page 36: The Screen Is Blank
The screen is blank CHEC K THE MONITOR CABL E CONNEC TION — • Ensure that the graphics cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram for your computer. • If you are using a graphics extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is defective. -
Page 37: Removing And Installing Parts
Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Flash BIOS executable update program on support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off your computer. -
Page 38: Before Working Inside Your Computer
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. - Page 39 NOTICE: Work on a level, protected surface to avoid scratching either the computer or the surface on which it rests. 2 Lay your computer horizontally, with the computer cover facing up. NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the system board.
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Page 40: Inside View Of Your Computer
Inside View of Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Safety, Environmental, and Ergonomic Instructions" on page 48. CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover. - Page 41 After removing the hard drive, you will have access to the memory module and the battery, as shown in the following image. 1 battery 2 memory module Removing and Installing Parts...
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Page 42: System Board Components
System Board Components 1 battery 2 memory module 3 reset CMOS jumper (J16) Memory Your computer has one memory module installed on the system board. You can increase your computer memory by replacing this with a larger memory module. You must remove the old memory module before replacing with new memory. -
Page 43: Removing Memory
NOTICE: Do not install ECC or buffered memory modules. Only unbuffered, non-ECC memory is supported. NOTE: Memory purchased from Dell is covered under your computer warranty. Removing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Safety, Environmental, and Ergonomic Instructions"... -
Page 44: Installing Memory
3 Pull module back to release. If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from the connector. Installing Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Safety, Environmental, and Ergonomic Instructions"... -
Page 45: Battery
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to each end of the module. 4 Push the module forward into the connector (1), then press down until the module snaps into position (2). - Page 46 NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years.
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Page 47: Replacing The Computer Cover
Replacing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Safety, Environmental, and Ergonomic Instructions" on page 48. 1 Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way. 2 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer. -
Page 48: Safety, Environmental, And Ergonomic Instructions
When setting up the device for work, place it on a level surface. • Do not attempt to service the device yourself, except as explained in your Dell™ documentation or in instructions otherwise provided to you by Dell. Always follow installation and service instructions closely. -
Page 49: Power Safety
• Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with this device. Use of another AC adapter may cause a fire or explosion. •... -
Page 50: Battery Safety
Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell that is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer. - Page 51 • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Apply the water to the cloth; then stroke the cloth across the display in one direction, moving from the top of the display to the bottom. Remove moisture from the display quickly and keep the display dry. Long-term exposure to moisture can damage the display.
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Page 52: Appendix
Appendix Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Memory Type Memory Socket Memory modules supported Minimum memory Maximum memory Computer Information Chipset DMA channels BIOS chip LPC Flash Video Type Audio Type Appendix Intel Celeron M processor 333 MHz SODIMM DDRI 256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB non-ECC 256 MB 1 GB SisM661GX... - Page 53 Controllers Drives Drives Externally accessible Available devices Connectors External connectors: Power Video Network adapter Audio System board connectors: PATA Internal USB Memory modules Power 12V, 5V Power Battery Controls and Lights Power control Power light two PATA controllers supporting two devices one 3.5-inch drive bay one 5.25-inch drive bay PATA hard drive, CD drive, DVD drive, DVD +/- RW drive, and CD-RW/DVD...
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Page 54: System Setup
Controls and Lights Link light Link integrity light Power DC adapter: Wattage Voltage Backup battery Physical Height Width Depth Weight System Setup Overview Use system setup as follows: • To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer •... -
Page 55: System Setup Options
NOTE: The “Enter Boot Menu” prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you must watch for it to display, and then press <Del>. If you press <Del> before you are prompted, this keystroke will be lost. 3 If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the ®... - Page 56 System Boot Sequence System Info Drives Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SMART Reporting (Off default) Onboard Devices Integrated NIC (On default) Video Graphic Memory Size (32 MB default) Security Admin Password (Not Set default) System Password (Not Set default) Appendix The computer attempts to boot from the sequence of devices specified in this list.
- Page 57 Security Password Changes Determines the interaction between the System password and the Admin password. Locked prevents a user without a valid Admin password from being (Unlocked default) able to modify the System password. Unlocked allows a user with a valid System password to modify the system password.
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Page 58: Boot Menu
POST Behavior POST Hotkeys (Setup & Boot Menu default) Boot Menu This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices. Option Settings • Bootable Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message. -
Page 59: Clearing Forgotten Passwords And Cmos Settings
The Boot Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for the current boot only). NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure that a device is bootable, check the device documentation. -
Page 60: Jumper Location
Jumper Location Clearing CMOS and Password Settings CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Safety, Environmental, and Ergonomic Instructions" on page 48. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 37. 2 Reset the current CMOS settings: Locate the 2-pin CMOS jumper (J16) on the system board (see "Jumper Location"... -
Page 61: Cleaning Your Computer
Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Safety, Environmental, and Ergonomic Instructions" on page 48. Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor CAUTION: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. -
Page 62: Cds And Dvds
CDs and DVDs NOTICE: Always use compressed air to clean the lens in the CD/DVD drive, and follow the instructions that come with the compressed-air product. Never touch the lens in the drive. If you notice problems, such as skipping, with the playback quality of your CDs or DVDs, try cleaning the discs. -
Page 63: Contacting Dell
Contacting Dell When you need to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following table. If you need assistance in determining which codes to use, contact a local or international operator. Country (City) International Access Code... -
Page 64: Glossary
Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. AC — alternating current — The form of electricity that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. - Page 65 BTU — British thermal unit — A measurement of heat output. bus — A communication pathway between the components in your computer. bus speed — The speed, given in MHz, that indicates how fast a bus can transfer information. byte — The basic data unit used by your computer. A byte is usually equal to 8 bits.
- Page 66 DIMM — dual in-line memory module — A circuit board with memory chips that connects to a memory module on the system board. DIN connector — A round, six-pin connector that conforms to DIN (Deutsche Industrie-Norm) standards; it is typically used to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors.
- Page 67 PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Express Service Code — A numeric code located on a sticker on your Dell™ computer. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance. Express Service Code service may not be available in some countries.
- Page 68 Most programs that operate on the Windows operating systems are GUIs. hard drive — A drive that reads and writes data on a hard disk. The terms hard drive and hard disk are often used interchangeably. heat sink — A metal plate on some processors that helps dissipate heat.
- Page 69 This measurement is typically used for data transfer ratings. media bay — A bay that supports devices such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. memory — A temporary data storage area inside your computer.
- Page 70 GB/sec. If the PCI Express chip set and the device are capable of different speeds, they will operate at the slower speed. PCMCIA — Personal Computer Memory Card International Association — The organization that establishes standards for PC Cards. PIO — programmed input/output — A method of transferring data between two devices through the processor as part of the data path.
- Page 71 memory, hard drives, and video. If no problems are detected during POST, the computer continues the start-up. processor — A computer chip that interprets and executes program instructions. Sometimes the processor is referred to as the CPU (central processing unit). PS/2 —...
- Page 72 Service Tag — A bar code label on your computer that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support. setup program — A program that is used to install and configure hardware and software.
- Page 73 SXGA+ — super-extended graphics array plus — A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to 1400 x 1050. system board — The main circuit board in your computer. Also known as the motherboard. system setup — A utility that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system.
- Page 74 video memory — Memory that consists of memory chips dedicated to video functions. Video memory is usually faster than system memory. The amount of video memory installed primarily influences the number of colors that a program can display. video mode — A mode that describes how text and graphics are displayed on a monitor.
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Page 75: Index
11, 13 modem, 13 parallel port, 13 PS-2, 13 USB 2.0, 11, 13 VGA video, 13 cover removing, 38 replacing, 47 Dell documentation End User License Agreement, 7 ergonomics, 7 online, 8 regulatory, 7 safety, 7 warranty, 7 support website, 8... - Page 76 problems, 28 labels Microsoft Windows, 8 Service Tag, 8 memory installing, 44 overview, 42 problems, 31 removing, 43 messages error, 27 monitor problems, 35 motherboard, 42 mouse problems, 31 Network Network Setup Wizard, 20 network problems, 32 setting up, 20 Network Setup Wizard, 20 operating system Index...
- Page 77 standby mode, 21 support website, 8 system board, 42 system setup entering, 54 options, 55 overview, 54 screen, 55 troubleshooting Help and Support Center, 8 tips, 24 booting to devices, 59 connectors, 11, 13 connector, 13 video connector, 13 volume adjusting, 35 warranty information, 7 Windows XP...