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Popular Dell Dimension 8300 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 1
parallel connector
diagnostic lights mouse connector surround connector line-in connector network adapter video connector optional sound card connector (see the setup diagram)
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Dell™ Dimension™ 8300 Series
USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector
Service Tag
power connector voltage selection switch serial connector keyboard connector center/LFE ...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
Hyper-Threading 26 Turning Off Your Computer 27
2 Solving Problems
Finding Solutions 30 Finding Help Information 32 Battery Problems 32 Drive Problems 33
Floppy drive problems 33 CD drive problems 34 Problems writing to a CD-RW drive 34 DVD drive problems 35 Hard drive problems 35 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 35 Error Messages 37 General Problems 38 The computer stops ...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. 2 Turn off the computer
before touching anything inside the computer, unplug the computer to dissipate any devices connected to service the computer yourself, except as the metal around the card-slot
openings at the back of the computer for its operating voltage).
- NOTICE: To help avoid possible damage to AC power...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
... the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and click User's guides. 3 Click Tell Me How. Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Contact information, order status, warranty, and
repair information • Downloads - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Express Service Code and Product Key Label
These labels are...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
... with your printer.
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Setting Up a Printer
NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you have not already done so. 2 Turn off the computer (see page 27).
See the documentation that it is compatible with the printer for setup information, including how to:
• Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to the computer...
Owner's Manual - Page 19
... your printer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 parallel connector on computer
screws (2)
parallel printer cable
connector on printer clips (2)
notches (2)
4 Turn on the printer and then turn on . 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Connecting a USB Printer
NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the...
Owner's Manual - Page 59
... the computer. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press .
4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run (see the Windows desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you want to start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
... Windows XP Device Driver Rollback If a problem occurs on your computer to the operating state that existed before you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to replace the driver with
a [!]) on the screen.
62 Advanced Tr oubleshooting If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use the ResourceCD, go to step 5.
2 When the ResourceCD installation...
Owner's Manual - Page 64
..., then use Device Driver Rollback (see and select restore points. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that is automatically selected. Undoing the Last System Restore
NOTICE: Before you want to restore your computer. The Restoration Complete screen appears after you to see page 62) to resolve the problem.
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Restoring the Computer to...
Owner's Manual - Page 99
... board
floppy-drive connector. Adding Parts 99 Installing a Floppy Drive
1 Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into the computer.
6 Connect your computer, press when you turn them on. 7 After you are prompted to enter
setup mode. Ensure that you route the floppy-drive cable through the cable restraint located on your computer and devices to...
Owner's Manual - Page 124
...): nl_inspiron_support@dell.com (Dimension): nl_dimension_support@dell.com (OptiPlex): nl_optiplex_support@dell.com (Dell Precision): nl_workstation_support@dell.com Technical Support Technical Support Fax Home/Small Business Customer Care Relational Customer Care Home/Small Business Sales Relational Sales Home/Small Business Sales Fax Relational Sales Fax Switchboard Switchboard Fax
Area Codes...
Owner's Manual - Page 133
... software added to perform preventive maintenance - DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in accordance with product instructions - External causes such as accident, abuse, misuse, or problems with either a 90-day, 1-year...
Owner's Manual - Page 136
... IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, FOR THE TERM OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD REFLECTED ON YOUR INVOICE. Limited warranties on Dell-branded memory may not be transferred if the current owner transfers ownership of the software
• Non-Dell branded and Solution Provider Direct products and accessories • Problems that is...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
...board
N
network problems, 44
O
Operating System CD, 15 Installation Guide, 15
operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 66
P
password clearing system setup, 109
power problems, 44 turning off your computer, 27
power light conditions, 44
144 Index E
e-mail problems, 35
error messages diagnostic lights, 54
ESD electrostatic discharge, 11
Express Service Code, 14
F
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
...38-39 sound and speakers, 48 troubleshooting chart, 30 video and monitor, 50 volume adjusting, 48
Program Compatibility Wizard, 39
R
reinstalling Windows XP, 66
ResourceCD, 62 Dell Diagnostics, 58
S
safety instructions, 9 scanner
problems, 47 screen. printer cable, 18 connecting, 18 parallel, 18 problems, 46 setting up, 18 USB, 19
problems battery, 32 blue screen, 39 CD drive, 34 CD-RW drive, 34...
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