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... CD or DVD headphone connector CD or DVD volume 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...
... CD or DVD headphone connector CD or DVD volume 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...
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... and CD-RWs 16 Helpful Tips 17 Hyper-Threading 17 Booting to a USB Device 18 Turning Off Your Computer 18 2 Solving Problems Battery Problems 19 Drive Problems 19 CD and DVD drive problems 20 Hard drive problems 21 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 21 Error Messages 22 Contents 3
... and CD-RWs 16 Helpful Tips 17 Hyper-Threading 17 Booting to a USB Device 18 Turning Off Your Computer 18 2 Solving Problems Battery Problems 19 Drive Problems 19 CD and DVD drive problems 20 Hard drive problems 21 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 21 Error Messages 22 Contents 3
Owner's Manual
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... • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for Your Computer Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Upgrade information for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start ...the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 10 Finding Information for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers • How to technical service...
... • Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for Your Computer Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Upgrade information for components, such as a modem) Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start ...the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 10 Finding Information for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers • How to technical service...
Owner's Manual
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...Sonic support website at support.sonic.com. The following instructions show how to computers that have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that you have inserted your computer hard drive. For instructions, see the Sonic documentation for other purposes, including creating CDs from audio files on your computer ...RecordNow Help or RecordNow Tutorial. You can write to a temporary folder on CDs. 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that came with your source CD or DVD and copies it to two different types of...
...Sonic support website at support.sonic.com. The following instructions show how to computers that have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that you have inserted your computer hard drive. For instructions, see the Sonic documentation for other purposes, including creating CDs from audio files on your computer ...RecordNow Help or RecordNow Tutorial. You can write to a temporary folder on CDs. 16 Setting Up and Using Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that came with your source CD or DVD and copies it to two different types of...
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... one. CHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION - USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE - • Verify that you hear a click when you begin any of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Under...
... one. CHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION - USE A DIFFERENT TELEPHONE LINE - • Verify that you hear a click when you begin any of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Under...
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...that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory (see page 64). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 38). BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR... COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see page 64). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 38)....
...that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory (see page 64). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 38). BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR... COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are following the memory installation guidelines (see page 64). • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 38)....
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... = yellow = green = off No memory modules are compatible with your computer (see page 70). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 78). Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • Reinstall all memory modules (see page.... • Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are detected. Light Pattern ABCD Problem Description A possible floppy or hard drive failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. Reinstall all power and ...
... = yellow = green = off No memory modules are compatible with your computer (see page 70). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 78). Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error exists. • Reinstall all memory modules (see page.... • Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are detected. Light Pattern ABCD Problem Description A possible floppy or hard drive failure has occurred. Suggested Resolution Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. Reinstall all power and ...
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... technical assistance. Suggested Resolution • Ensure that tell you are properly connected to the system board (see page 51) from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 78). The Dell Diagnostics allows you to Utility Partition and press . 38 Advanced Troubleshooting Using this program with your...
... technical assistance. Suggested Resolution • Ensure that tell you are properly connected to the system board (see page 51) from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 78). The Dell Diagnostics allows you to Utility Partition and press . 38 Advanced Troubleshooting Using this program with your...
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If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. 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...
If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer to the operating state that existed before you installed the new driver. 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...
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.... The computer restarts. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. including data files-are the same ones that appears, click Restore. 4 On...8594; Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. PC Restore restores your hard drive to restore your computer- If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. NOTICE: If you undo the last system restore, save...
.... The computer restarts. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the End User License Agreement, are permanently deleted from the hard drive. including data files-are the same ones that appears, click Restore. 4 On...8594; Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. PC Restore restores your hard drive to restore your computer- If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. NOTICE: If you undo the last system restore, save...
Owner's Manual
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... to turn off before you remove the floppy disk from the drive. (On computers with an optional floppy drive.) 4 hard-drive activity light The hard-drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 46 Removing and Installing...
... to turn off before you remove the floppy disk from the drive. (On computers with an optional floppy drive.) 4 hard-drive activity light The hard-drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 46 Removing and Installing...
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CD or DVD drive floppy drive* hard drive power supply system board *May not be present on all computers. 50 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Looking Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the computer cover.
CD or DVD drive floppy drive* hard drive power supply system board *May not be present on all computers. 50 Removing and Installing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Looking Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the computer cover.
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...Components main power connector (J21) power indicator (LED1) memory module connectors (DDR1, DDR2) fan connector (J30) CD drive connector (J20) hard drive connector (J23) microprocessor connector (U16) 12-V power connector (J10) modem telephony connector (J25) CD audio connector (J8) back... of computer floppy drive connector (J18) control panel connector (J28) battery socket (BT1) CMOS jumper (JP2) front-panel I/O connector (J27...
...Components main power connector (J21) power indicator (LED1) memory module connectors (DDR1, DDR2) fan connector (J30) CD drive connector (J20) hard drive connector (J23) microprocessor connector (U16) 12-V power connector (J10) modem telephony connector (J25) CD audio connector (J8) back... of computer floppy drive connector (J18) control panel connector (J28) battery socket (BT1) CMOS jumper (JP2) front-panel I/O connector (J27...
Owner's Manual
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Architecture Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Memory type Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible Ports and Connectors Externally accessible: Serial Parallel Video Keyboard Mouse USB Network Audio Headphone DDR SDRAM two 128...(266-MHz) or PC2700 (333-MHz) DDR SDRAM (non-ECC) two 5.25-inch bays one 3.5-inch bay one bay for 1-inch-high IDE hard drive 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible 25-hole connector (bidirectional) 15-hole connector 6-pin mini-DIN connector 6-pin mini-DIN connector two front-panel and four back...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Architecture Memory connectors Memory capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory Memory type Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible Ports and Connectors Externally accessible: Serial Parallel Video Keyboard Mouse USB Network Audio Headphone DDR SDRAM two 128...(266-MHz) or PC2700 (333-MHz) DDR SDRAM (non-ECC) two 5.25-inch bays one 3.5-inch bay one bay for 1-inch-high IDE hard drive 9-pin connector; 16550C-compatible 25-hole connector (bidirectional) 15-hole connector 6-pin mini-DIN connector 6-pin mini-DIN connector two front-panel and four back...
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...at 50 Hz for power-on state; Ports and Connectors (continued) Internally accessible: Primary IDE channel Secondary IDE channel Floppy drive (optional) 40-pin connector on PCI local bus 40-pin connector on PCI local bus 34-pin connector Video Video controller... Extreme Graphics Audio Audio controller integrated audio Network Network controller Integrated 10/100 Ethernet Controls and Lights Power control Front-panel power light Hard-drive access light push button solid green for important voltage setting information) Backup battery 3-V CR2032 coin cell Physical Height x Width x Depth...
...at 50 Hz for power-on state; Ports and Connectors (continued) Internally accessible: Primary IDE channel Secondary IDE channel Floppy drive (optional) 40-pin connector on PCI local bus 40-pin connector on PCI local bus 34-pin connector Video Video controller... Extreme Graphics Audio Audio controller integrated audio Network Network controller Integrated 10/100 Ethernet Controls and Lights Power control Front-panel power light Hard-drive access light push button solid green for important voltage setting information) Backup battery 3-V CR2032 coin cell Physical Height x Width x Depth...
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... monitor Documentation, 9 finding, 9 help file, 9 online, 10 setup diagram, 9 drivers, 40 about, 40 identifying, 40 drives problems, 19 DVDs, 16 E error messages, 22 diagnostic lights, 35 Express Service Code, 9 H hard drive problems, 21 Hardware Troubleshooter, 44 Help and Support Center, 10 help file, 9 Hyper-Threading, 17 I IEEE 1394 problems, ... CDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 copying DVDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 D Dell contacting, 78 Dell support policy, 76 Dell Support Site, 10 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics lights, 35 display.
... monitor Documentation, 9 finding, 9 help file, 9 online, 10 setup diagram, 9 drivers, 40 about, 40 identifying, 40 drives problems, 19 DVDs, 16 E error messages, 22 diagnostic lights, 35 Express Service Code, 9 H hard drive problems, 21 Hardware Troubleshooter, 44 Help and Support Center, 10 help file, 9 Hyper-Threading, 17 I IEEE 1394 problems, ... CDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 copying DVDs general information, 16 helpful tips, 17 how to, 16 D Dell contacting, 78 Dell support policy, 76 Dell Support Site, 10 diagnostic lights, 35 diagnostics lights, 35 display.
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...USB, 12 problems battery, 19 blue screen, 25 CD drive, 20 CD-RW drive, 20 computer crashes, 24-25 computer stops responding, 24 diagnostic lights, 35 drives, 19 error messages, 22 general, 24 hard drive, 21 IEEE 1394, 23 keyboard, 24 monitor hard to read, 33 monitor is blank, 33 power, 28...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...
...USB, 12 problems battery, 19 blue screen, 25 CD drive, 20 CD-RW drive, 20 computer crashes, 24-25 computer stops responding, 24 diagnostic lights, 35 drives, 19 error messages, 22 general, 24 hard drive, 21 IEEE 1394, 23 keyboard, 24 monitor hard to read, 33 monitor is blank, 33 power, 28...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...