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... control dial floppy-drive activity light* power light power button Dell™ Dimension™ 2400 Series CD or DVD drive activity light CD or DVD eject button second bay for optional drive floppy-drive eject button* hard-drive activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector *On computers with an optional floppy drive. power connector voltage selection switch keyboard connector serial connector video connector line-out connector mouse connector diagnostic lights (4) parallel connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (4) PCI card slots (3) line-in connector cover...
... control dial floppy-drive activity light* power light power button Dell™ Dimension™ 2400 Series CD or DVD drive activity light CD or DVD eject button second bay for optional drive floppy-drive eject button* hard-drive activity light USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector *On computers with an optional floppy drive. power connector voltage selection switch keyboard connector serial connector video connector line-out connector mouse connector diagnostic lights (4) parallel connector microphone connector USB 2.0 connectors (4) PCI card slots (3) line-in connector cover...
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... Definition of the Computer 45 Front View 45 Back View 47 Removing the Computer Cover 49 Looking Inside Your Computer 50 System Board Components 51 Adding Cards 51 Adding a Floppy Drive 54 Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive 59 Adding Memory 64 Installing Memory 64 Removing Memory 66 Replacing the Battery 66 Replacing the Computer Cover 68 5 Appendix Specifications 69 Standard Settings 72 Viewing Settings 73 System Setup Program Screens 74 Boot Sequence 74 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 75 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
... Definition of the Computer 45 Front View 45 Back View 47 Removing the Computer Cover 49 Looking Inside Your Computer 50 System Board Components 51 Adding Cards 51 Adding a Floppy Drive 54 Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive 59 Adding Memory 64 Installing Memory 64 Removing Memory 66 Replacing the Battery 66 Replacing the Computer Cover 68 5 Appendix Specifications 69 Standard Settings 72 Viewing Settings 73 System Setup Program Screens 74 Boot Sequence 74 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 75 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
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... documentation that it is compatible with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. NOTICE: For best results, use a 3-m (10-ft) or shorter parallel cable. Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Shut down the computer through the Start menu (see page 18). Printer Cable Your printer connects to the computer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 11
... documentation that it is compatible with either a USB cable or a parallel cable. NOTICE: For best results, use a 3-m (10-ft) or shorter parallel cable. Connecting a Parallel Printer 1 Complete the operating system setup, if you have not already done so. 2 Shut down the computer through the Start menu (see page 18). Printer Cable Your printer connects to the computer. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 11
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.... 12 Setting Up and Using Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com parallel connector on computer screws (2) parallel printer cable connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) 3 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. See the documentation that came with your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears...
.... 12 Setting Up and Using Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com parallel connector on computer screws (2) parallel printer cable connector on printer clips (2) notches (2) 3 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. See the documentation that came with your printer. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears...
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... is secure. 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on printer Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Before you connect your computer. NOTE: Do not use a network cable with a telephone wall jack. 2 Connect the other end of your computer to a network, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to a network connection device, such as a network wall jack. To connect a network cable, perform the following steps. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13
... is secure. 1 Connect the network cable to the network adapter connector on printer Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Before you connect your computer. NOTE: Do not use a network cable with a telephone wall jack. 2 Connect the other end of your computer to a network, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to a network connection device, such as a network wall jack. To connect a network cable, perform the following steps. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 13
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... connections that provide Internet access through your phone on computer network cable network wall jack 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. With a DSL connection, you can access the Internet and use your existing phone line. www.dell.com | support.dell.com network adapter connector on the same line simultaneously. 14 Setting...
... connections that provide Internet access through your phone on computer network cable network wall jack 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. With a DSL connection, you can access the Internet and use your existing phone line. www.dell.com | support.dell.com network adapter connector on the same line simultaneously. 14 Setting...
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... instructions in the Product Information Guide. CHECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE COMPUTER - See "Diagnostic Lights" on properly. • Ensure that the network is in standby mode. CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS - Press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to verify that no network communication exists. For more information, see page 51. 28 Solving Problems CHECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR - Replace the network cable...
... instructions in the Product Information Guide. CHECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE COMPUTER - See "Diagnostic Lights" on properly. • Ensure that the network is in standby mode. CHECK FOR INTERRUPT REQUEST CONFLICTS - Press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to verify that no network communication exists. For more information, see page 51. 28 Solving Problems CHECK THE NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR - Replace the network cable...
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... internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 64). • Remove and then reinstall any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the printer cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables...
... internal power problem might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see page 64). • Remove and then reinstall any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the printer cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables...
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... THE SPEAKER CABLE CONNECTIONS - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3 Click the Hardware tab. 4 Double-click the name of your CD drive. 5 Click the Properties tab 6 Check the Enable digital CD audio for interference. No sound from the speakers is operating in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Ensure that the speakers are connected...
... THE SPEAKER CABLE CONNECTIONS - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Windows XP 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. 2 Click Sounds and Audio Devices. 3 Click the Hardware tab. 4 Double-click the name of your CD drive. 5 Click the Properties tab 6 Check the Enable digital CD audio for interference. No sound from the speakers is operating in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Ensure that the speakers are connected...
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... monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you are using the monitor. If the power light is blinking, press a key on . RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - See page 35. MOVE THE SUBWOOFER AWAY FROM THE MONITOR - If the screen is turned on the keyboard or move the mouse. If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the graphics cable is connected as a lamp. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Connect a properly working...
... monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you are using the monitor. If the power light is blinking, press a key on . RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS - See page 35. MOVE THE SUBWOOFER AWAY FROM THE MONITOR - If the screen is turned on the keyboard or move the mouse. If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the graphics cable is connected as a lamp. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Connect a properly working...
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... all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. Reinstall all modules without error. • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements (see page 64) and restart the computer. • To eliminate the possibility of a faulty memory connector, remove all power and data cables and restart the computer. Continue until you are installing are detected. If the computer starts normally...
... all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. Reinstall all modules without error. • Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements (see page 64) and restart the computer. • To eliminate the possibility of a faulty memory connector, remove all power and data cables and restart the computer. Continue until you are installing are detected. If the computer starts normally...
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... not work correctly. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. 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 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support...
... not work correctly. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. 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 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support...
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... return your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not work if you set your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and...
... return your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. See the Windows Help and Support Center for the Windows default view, so they may not work if you set your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and...
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... the card.) 11 video connector Plug the cable from your monitor into the blue connector. 12 serial connector Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port. 13 keyboard connector If you use the connector on all computers) 15 power connector Insert the power cable. 48 Removing and Installing Parts network jack modem jack 7 card slots (3) Access connectors for any installed PCI cards. 8 USB 2.0 connectors (4) Use the back USB connectors for more information. (may not be available on the card. If you have a USB keyboard, plug it into a sound...
... the card.) 11 video connector Plug the cable from your monitor into the blue connector. 12 serial connector Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the serial port. 13 keyboard connector If you use the connector on all computers) 15 power connector Insert the power cable. 48 Removing and Installing Parts network jack modem jack 7 card slots (3) Access connectors for any installed PCI cards. 8 USB 2.0 connectors (4) Use the back USB connectors for more information. (may not be available on the card. If you have a USB keyboard, plug it into a sound...
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... turn them on. 16 After you turn on your computer, press when you are prompted to enter setup mode. 17 Highlight Drive Configuration and press . 18 Use the left and right arrows to set to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 14 Replace the computer cover (see page 68). www.dell.com | support.dell.com side hinges (3) front panel 13 Check all cable connections, and fold cables...
... turn them on. 16 After you turn on your computer, press when you are prompted to enter setup mode. 17 Highlight Drive Configuration and press . 18 Use the left and right arrows to set to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 14 Replace the computer cover (see page 68). www.dell.com | support.dell.com side hinges (3) front panel 13 Check all cable connections, and fold cables...
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... the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: A new battery can last several years. The battery can explode if it from Dell is incorrectly installed. If you have to remove it is covered under your computer warranty. 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu (see page 18). 2 Ensure that you can restore the correct settings when your computer, turn off when you...
... the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: A new battery can last several years. The battery can explode if it from Dell is incorrectly installed. If you have to remove it is covered under your computer warranty. 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu (see page 18). 2 Ensure that you can restore the correct settings when your computer, turn off when you...
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... (-) to move through the Start menu (see page 49). Appendix 75 NOTE: Write down the list. Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you want to restore it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any static electricity that your computer, turn them on the system board, and then remove the jumper from both pins. 7 Replace the computer cover (see page 68). 8 Connect your computer from the computer...
... (-) to move through the Start menu (see page 49). Appendix 75 NOTE: Write down the list. Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you want to restore it from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any static electricity that your computer, turn them on the system board, and then remove the jumper from both pins. 7 Replace the computer cover (see page 68). 8 Connect your computer from the computer...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 Colombia Costa Rica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cn Technical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com Technical Support Fax Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers and storage) Technical Support (projectors, PDAs, printers, switches, routers, and so on...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code China (Xiamen) Country Code: 86 City Code: 592 Colombia Costa Rica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Technical Support website: support.dell.com.cn Technical Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com Technical Support Fax Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support (OptiPlex™, Latitude™, and Dell Precision™) Technical Support (servers and storage) Technical Support (projectors, PDAs, printers, switches, routers, and so on...
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... (government agencies, educational institutions, and medical institutions) Global Segment Japan Individual User Switchboard Korea (Seoul) Technical Support International Access Code: 001 Sales Country Code: 82 Customer Service (Seoul, Korea) City Code: 2 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Fax Switchboard 88 Appendix Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 0120-198-498 81-44-556-4162 toll-free: 0120-198-226 81-44-520-1435 toll...
... (government agencies, educational institutions, and medical institutions) Global Segment Japan Individual User Switchboard Korea (Seoul) Technical Support International Access Code: 001 Sales Country Code: 82 Customer Service (Seoul, Korea) City Code: 2 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Fax Switchboard 88 Appendix Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 0120-198-498 81-44-556-4162 toll-free: 0120-198-226 81-44-520-1435 toll...
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... Windows XP, 42 P password clearing system setup, 75 power problems, 28 turning off your computer, 18 software Hyper-Threading, 17 problems, 25-26 support contacting Dell, 78 System Restore, 41-42 system setup program, 72 T Troubleshooting Help and Support Center, 10 troubleshooting conflicts, 44 diagnostic lights, 35 98 Index See monitor settings system setup program, 72 setup diagram, 9 shutting down your computer, 18 power light conditions, 28 printer cable, 11 connecting, 11 parallel, 11 problems, 29 setting up, 11 USB, 12 problems battery...
... Windows XP, 42 P password clearing system setup, 75 power problems, 28 turning off your computer, 18 software Hyper-Threading, 17 problems, 25-26 support contacting Dell, 78 System Restore, 41-42 system setup program, 72 T Troubleshooting Help and Support Center, 10 troubleshooting conflicts, 44 diagnostic lights, 35 98 Index See monitor settings system setup program, 72 setup diagram, 9 shutting down your computer, 18 power light conditions, 28 printer cable, 11 connecting, 11 parallel, 11 problems, 29 setting up, 11 USB, 12 problems battery...