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... Dimension™ 3000 Owner's Manual service tag CD or DVD drive activity light CD or DVD eject button floppy drive light power light power button USB 2.0 connectors (2) floppy drive eject button hard-drive activity light headphone connector Model DMC power connector voltage selection switch serial connector integrated video connector keyboard connector line-out connector* microphone connector* USB 2.0 connectors (4) parallel connector diagnostic lights (4) mouse connector line-in connector* cover latch** network adapter connector PCI card slots (3) *On computers with integrated sound...
... Dimension™ 3000 Owner's Manual service tag CD or DVD drive activity light CD or DVD eject button floppy drive light power light power button USB 2.0 connectors (2) floppy drive eject button hard-drive activity light headphone connector Model DMC power connector voltage selection switch serial connector integrated video connector keyboard connector line-out connector* microphone connector* USB 2.0 connectors (4) parallel connector diagnostic lights (4) mouse connector line-in connector* cover latch** network adapter connector PCI card slots (3) *On computers with integrated sound...
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..., order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - The Express Service Code is not available in all countries. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your call when contacting technical support. The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from...
..., order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - The Express Service Code is not available in all countries. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your call when contacting technical support. The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Solutions - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from...
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... a USB cable or a parallel cable. Your printer may arrive in the computer box. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your printer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before...
... a USB cable or a parallel cable. Your printer may arrive in the computer box. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is compatible with your computer with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your printer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before...
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...: Plug the network cable into the modem connector on the back of the network cable to ensure that came with your computer. Do not plug the network cable into the network adapter connector on the computer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 11 parallel connector on computer screws (2) connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) parallel printer cable 4 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window...
...: Plug the network cable into the modem connector on the back of the network cable to ensure that came with your computer. Do not plug the network cable into the network adapter connector on the computer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 11 parallel connector on computer screws (2) connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) parallel printer cable 4 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window...
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.... • Cable modem connections that provide Internet access through your local cable TV line. 12 Setting Up and Using Your Computer network adapter connector network adapter connector on computer network device network cable Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. Connecting to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: Selecting the connection method...
.... • Cable modem connections that provide Internet access through your local cable TV line. 12 Setting Up and Using Your Computer network adapter connector network adapter connector on computer network device network cable Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP), such as AOL or MSN. Connecting to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: Selecting the connection method...
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... experience recording problems, check for available software patches on CDs. 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Using Blank CDs and DVDs CD-RW drives can write to CD recording media only (including high-speed CD-RW) while DVD-writable drives can write to and read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. The following instructions explain how to erase, rewrite, or update data on the Sonic support website...
... experience recording problems, check for available software patches on CDs. 14 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Using Blank CDs and DVDs CD-RW drives can write to CD recording media only (including high-speed CD-RW) while DVD-writable drives can write to and read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media. The following instructions explain how to erase, rewrite, or update data on the Sonic support website...
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... are having problems connecting to verify that was running when the message appeared. With the Outlook Express e-mail program open is operating properly. For help, contact your Internet service provider. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab. 5 Click the COM port for...
... are having problems connecting to verify that was running when the message appeared. With the Outlook Express e-mail program open is operating properly. For help, contact your Internet service provider. VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWS - 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click Phone and Modem Options. 4 Click the Modems tab. 5 Click the COM port for...
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... THE MOUSE CABLE - 1 Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for your computer, and then restart the computer. Solving Problems 25 RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down the computer (see page 45), reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the on the setup diagram for instructions on cleaning the mouse. Connect a properly working mouse...
... THE MOUSE CABLE - 1 Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for your computer, and then restart the computer. Solving Problems 25 RESTART THE COMPUTER - 1 Simultaneously press to display the Start menu. 2 Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down the computer (see page 45), reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the on the setup diagram for instructions on cleaning the mouse. Connect a properly working mouse...
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... causes of interference are securely connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. The computer is either turned off or is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices on properly. • Ensure...
... causes of interference are securely connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. The computer is either turned off or is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices on properly. • Ensure...
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... Guide. Continue until you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 53). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 89). After the computer starts, all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into a working condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure electrical outlet and press the power has occurred. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. button. Advanced Troubleshooting...
... Guide. Continue until you troubleshoot a problem, your computer (see page 53). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 89). After the computer starts, all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into a working condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure electrical outlet and press the power has occurred. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. button. Advanced Troubleshooting...
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... operating system is attempting to make sure that the boot sequence 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 boot from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive); Another failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive (see page 89). Light Pattern ABCD Problem Description A possible expansion card failure...
... operating system is attempting to make sure that the boot sequence 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 boot from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive); Another failure has occurred. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive (see page 89). Light Pattern ABCD Problem Description A possible expansion card failure...
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... installation or configuration is the source of specialized commands that use the device. A driver is next to the device name, you with your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. All devices require a driver...
... installation or configuration is the source of specialized commands that use the device. A driver is next to the device name, you with your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Scroll down the list to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. All devices require a driver...
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...® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer to the operating state that existed before you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return...
...® Windows® XP System Restore returns your computer to your hard drive, click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Double-click the type of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer to the operating state that existed before you install or update a driver, use System Restore to return...
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... restore point, then that allows you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see Windows Help and Support Center. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you to return your operating system problem. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see page 39) to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button...
... restore point, then that allows you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see Windows Help and Support Center. Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State If problems occur after you to return your operating system problem. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see page 39) to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in boldface type. 4 Select a restore point and click Next. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button...
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... connector (Optional) If you have two connectors. 8 card slots Access connectors for any attached devices before you use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to the computer. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on the card. 5 network adapter connector To attach your computer. NOTE: Not all modems have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. 2 diagnostic lights (4) Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable...
... connector (Optional) If you have two connectors. 8 card slots Access connectors for any attached devices before you use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to the computer. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on the card. 5 network adapter connector To attach your computer. NOTE: Not all modems have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. 2 diagnostic lights (4) Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable...
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... your computer. b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on page 80), select Network Controller, and then change the setting to Off. Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel. 7 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "System Setup" on the computer back panel. If you installed an add-in the empty card-slot opening. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the...
... your computer. b Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on page 80), select Network Controller, and then change the setting to Off. Do not connect external audio devices to the microphone, speaker/headphone, or line-in connectors on the back panel. 7 If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "System Setup" on the computer back panel. If you installed an add-in the empty card-slot opening. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the...
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... the bracket for the additional hard drive. See the documentation for your operating system for instructions. 15 Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics (see page 75). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the drive slots inside the bracket for the additional hard drive. c Attach the hard drive bracket to the hard drive. b Gently swing the drive toward the bracket and align...
... the bracket for the additional hard drive. See the documentation for your operating system for instructions. 15 Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics (see page 75). NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the drive slots inside the bracket for the additional hard drive. c Attach the hard drive bracket to the hard drive. b Gently swing the drive toward the bracket and align...
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... PRI IDE connectors on the system board as the computer name, the BIOS version number and date, system tags, and other system-specific information. If a boot routine is active (available only for hard drives. The No Boot option restricts external access to boot from a network server. Identifies and defines the parallel port settings. Indicates amount of installed memory, memory speed, channel mode (dual or single), and type of devices specified in the system setup menu. The computer...
... PRI IDE connectors on the system board as the computer name, the BIOS version number and date, system tags, and other system-specific information. If a boot routine is active (available only for hard drives. The No Boot option restricts external access to boot from a network server. Identifies and defines the parallel port settings. Indicates amount of installed memory, memory speed, channel mode (dual or single), and type of devices specified in the system setup menu. The computer...
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... boot to a USB device, the device must first set the floppy drive to OFF in system setup (see page 53). 2 Turn on the bottom of the screen, press . Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this option activates the cursor-control functions labeled on (or restart) your computer (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. This option disables or enables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. Boot Sequence...
... boot to a USB device, the device must first set the floppy drive to OFF in system setup (see page 53). 2 Turn on the bottom of the screen, press . Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this option activates the cursor-control functions labeled on (or restart) your computer (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. This option disables or enables keyboard error reporting when the computer starts. Boot Sequence...
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..., 30 motherboard. See system board mouse connector, 49 problems, 25 N network connector, 49 Network Setup Wizard, 12 problems, 26 setting up, 11 Network Setup Wizard, 12 P password clearing, 86 jumper, 86 PC Restore, 41 PCI cards installing, 57 removing, 59 power button, 48 connector, 50 power (continued) light, 48 problems, 26 power light conditions, 26 printer cable, 9 connecting, 9 parallel, 10 problems, 27 setting up, 9 USB, 9 problems battery, 17 blue screen, 23 CD drive, 18 CD-RW drive, 18 computer crashes, 22-23 computer stops responding, 22 Dell Diagnostics, 36 diagnostic lights, 33...
..., 30 motherboard. See system board mouse connector, 49 problems, 25 N network connector, 49 Network Setup Wizard, 12 problems, 26 setting up, 11 Network Setup Wizard, 12 P password clearing, 86 jumper, 86 PC Restore, 41 PCI cards installing, 57 removing, 59 power button, 48 connector, 50 power (continued) light, 48 problems, 26 power light conditions, 26 printer cable, 9 connecting, 9 parallel, 10 problems, 27 setting up, 9 USB, 9 problems battery, 17 blue screen, 23 CD drive, 18 CD-RW drive, 18 computer crashes, 22-23 computer stops responding, 22 Dell Diagnostics, 36 diagnostic lights, 33...