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... DVD volume control dial CD or DVD activity light CD or DVD drive eject button floppy drive eject button* floppy drive light* hard drive light power button *On computers with integrated audio. mouse connector network adapter video connector www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ 4550 Series USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector service tag power connector voltage selection...
... DVD volume control dial CD or DVD activity light CD or DVD drive eject button floppy drive eject button* floppy drive light* hard drive light power button *On computers with integrated audio. mouse connector network adapter video connector www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ Dimension™ 4550 Series USB 2.0 connectors (2) headphone connector service tag power connector voltage selection...
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... Turning Off the Computer 34 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 36 Finding Help Information 38 Battery Problems 38 Drive Problems 39 Floppy drive problems 39 CD drive problems 40 Problems writing to a CD-RW drive 41 DVD drive problems 41 Hard drive problems 42 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 42 Error Messages 44 General Problems 45 A program stops...
... Turning Off the Computer 34 2 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 36 Finding Help Information 38 Battery Problems 38 Drive Problems 39 Floppy drive problems 39 CD drive problems 40 Problems writing to a CD-RW drive 41 DVD drive problems 41 Hard drive problems 42 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 42 Error Messages 44 General Problems 45 A program stops...
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... Memory 92 Removing a Memory Module 92 Adding a Memory Module 93 Adding or Replacing the AGP Card 94 Card Removal 95 Card Installation 96 Adding a Second Hard Drive 97 Adding a Floppy Drive 100 Removing the Front-Panel Insert 100 Installing a Floppy...
... Memory 92 Removing a Memory Module 92 Adding a Memory Module 93 Adding or Replacing the AGP Card 94 Card Removal 95 Card Installation 96 Adding a Second Hard Drive 97 Adding a Floppy Drive 100 Removing the Front-Panel Insert 100 Installing a Floppy...
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... several online tools, including: • Knowledge Base - drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find it Here Operating System CD &#...with other Dell customers • Upgrades - contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - hints, tips, and online courses • Customer Forum - online discussion with your operating system, use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and...
... several online tools, including: • Knowledge Base - drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • How to reinstall my operating system Find it Here Operating System CD &#...with other Dell customers • Upgrades - contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - hints, tips, and online courses • Customer Forum - online discussion with your operating system, use the ResourceCD to reinstall drivers for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and...
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... "Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs" for everyday use . If you to the CD-RW drive. Roxio Easy CD Creator Basic is titled "CD Copier" in some versions of Roxio CD Creator Basic.) All four... project programs are copyprotected. This program allows you can use a DirectCD-formatted CD-RW disc like another hard drive on how to locate that you follow all copyright laws when you to All Programs→ Roxio Easy CD ... Up and Using Yo ur Computer You can use CD-burner software. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Ensure that documentation. or DVD-recording device.
... "Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs" for everyday use . If you to the CD-RW drive. Roxio Easy CD Creator Basic is titled "CD Copier" in some versions of Roxio CD Creator Basic.) All four... project programs are copyprotected. This program allows you can use a DirectCD-formatted CD-RW disc like another hard drive on how to locate that you follow all copyright laws when you to All Programs→ Roxio Easy CD ... Up and Using Yo ur Computer You can use CD-burner software. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: Ensure that documentation. or DVD-recording device.
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...cannot write to use the program, information about different recording techniques, and CD media limitations. The documentation is also provided on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, which is located in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center (see the Roxio documentation for instructions on...the Easy CD Creator Basic project programs to properly record. Direct Internet downloads, floppy drives, and Zip drives may occur. Use blank CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) discs when you want to your hard drive first, and then burn your computer. You can be played only on MP3 players ...
...cannot write to use the program, information about different recording techniques, and CD media limitations. The documentation is also provided on the Dell Dimension ResourceCD, which is located in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center (see the Roxio documentation for instructions on...the Easy CD Creator Basic project programs to properly record. Direct Internet downloads, floppy drives, and Zip drives may occur. Use blank CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) discs when you want to your hard drive first, and then burn your computer. You can be played only on MP3 players ...
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... to scan for a dial tone. Listen for errors, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Tools tab. 4 Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 5 Click Start. U S E A D I F F E R E N T T E L E P H O N E L I C S - C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E J A C K - R U N T H E M O D E M H E L P E R D I A G N O S T I N E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button, and then double-click My Computer. 2 Right-click the...
... to scan for a dial tone. Listen for errors, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Tools tab. 4 Under Error-checking, click Check Now. 5 Click Start. U S E A D I F F E R E N T T E L E P H O N E L I C S - C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E J A C K - R U N T H E M O D E M H E L P E R D I A G N O S T I N E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button, and then double-click My Computer. 2 Right-click the...
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If your computer has a CD-RW drive or a zip drive installed, see the drive's documentation for information. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Use a virus-scanning program to make sure ... not respond to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Otherwise, you are entering are valid. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R OF F - See the program documentation to check the hard drive, floppy disks, or CDs. C H E C K F O R V I A T E L Y - ENSURE THAT YOU PROPERLY INSTALLED AND CONFIGURED THE P R O GR A ...
If your computer has a CD-RW drive or a zip drive installed, see the drive's documentation for information. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Use a virus-scanning program to make sure ... not respond to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Otherwise, you are entering are valid. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R OF F - See the program documentation to check the hard drive, floppy disks, or CDs. C H E C K F O R V I A T E L Y - ENSURE THAT YOU PROPERLY INSTALLED AND CONFIGURED THE P R O GR A ...
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... (see page 92) and then restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 116). If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive to the system board (see page 85). • If the problem persists, contact... Dell (see page 116). Video controller failure. • If the computer has a video card, remove ...
... (see page 92) and then restart the computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 116). If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive to the system board (see page 85). • If the problem persists, contact... Dell (see page 116). Video controller failure. • If the computer has a video card, remove ...
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... on one or all devices. • Select tests based on a symptom of the problem you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. Using this program with your hard drive (see page 63) or from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD (see page 35) and run . • Display test results. • Suspend testing if an error is run the...
... on one or all devices. • Select tests based on a symptom of the problem you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. Using this program with your hard drive (see page 63) or from the Dell Dimension ResourceCD (see page 35) and run . • Display test results. • Suspend testing if an error is run the...
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... version appropriate for one time only. Advanced Troubleshooting 63 If you see page 64). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCD 1 Insert the ResourceCD into the CD drive. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. HINT: This procedure changes the boot sequence for your computer ... instructions to wait until you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to run (see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Shut down and restart the computer.
... version appropriate for one time only. Advanced Troubleshooting 63 If you see page 64). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCD 1 Insert the ResourceCD into the CD drive. 2 Shut down and restart the computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. HINT: This procedure changes the boot sequence for your computer ... instructions to wait until you wait too long and the Microsoft® Windows® logo appears, continue to run (see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Shut down and restart the computer.
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... select To set up Windows now. 2 Read the information in the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and then press on your hard drive. See the documentation that might run after the DELL™ logo appears. Advanced Troubleshooting 71 If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see page... drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD 1 Insert the Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive. 2 Exit any program or utility that came with Windows XP, disable any key to do so by...
... select To set up Windows now. 2 Read the information in the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and then press on your hard drive. See the documentation that might run after the DELL™ logo appears. Advanced Troubleshooting 71 If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore (see page... drivers, virus protection program, and other software. Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD 1 Insert the Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive. 2 Exit any program or utility that came with Windows XP, disable any key to do so by...
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... installed and you want to recover your computer (or accept the name provided) and click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of Windows XP, press to select the fresh copy option. 5 Press to copy... files and install the devices. Do not press any key to boot from the drive. 4 If you have a network...
... installed and you want to recover your computer (or accept the name provided) and click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of Windows XP, press to select the fresh copy option. 5 Press to copy... files and install the devices. Do not press any key to boot from the drive. 4 If you have a network...
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SECTION 4 Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms Opening the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Installing and Removing Cards Adding Memory Adding or Replacing the AGP Card Adding a Second Hard Drive Adding a Floppy Drive Closing the Computer Cover 4
SECTION 4 Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms Opening the Computer Cover Looking Inside Your Computer Installing and Removing Cards Adding Memory Adding or Replacing the AGP Card Adding a Second Hard Drive Adding a Floppy Drive Closing the Computer Cover 4
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...or DVD drive activity light The drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. 3...drive. 4 floppy-drive eject button* Press this button to eject a floppy disk from the floppy drive. 5 floppy-drive light button* The floppy-drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive... optional floppy drive. The light might also be on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the floppy drive. Open the... remove the floppy disk from the drive. 6 hard drive light The hard-drive light is on when devices such as joysticks...
...or DVD drive activity light The drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from the CD or DVD drive. 3...drive. 4 floppy-drive eject button* Press this button to eject a floppy disk from the floppy drive. 5 floppy-drive light button* The floppy-drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive... optional floppy drive. The light might also be on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the floppy drive. Open the... remove the floppy disk from the drive. 6 hard drive light The hard-drive light is on when devices such as joysticks...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The AGP card is removed from the following illustration to ensure that you begin any of your computer. Looking Inside Your Computer CAUTION: ... the inside of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on the types of drives installed in the figure. 84 A d d i n g Pa r ts drive cables power cables computer cover* (page 83 and page 104) power supply hard drive (page 97) filler brackets for empty card slots (4) (page 86) system board (page 85) *Depending...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com HINT: The AGP card is removed from the following illustration to ensure that you begin any of your computer. Looking Inside Your Computer CAUTION: ... the inside of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on the types of drives installed in the figure. 84 A d d i n g Pa r ts drive cables power cables computer cover* (page 83 and page 104) power supply hard drive (page 97) filler brackets for empty card slots (4) (page 86) system board (page 85) *Depending...
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... (FLOPPY) main power connector (MAIN POWER) standby power light (CR4G1) memory module connectors (DIMM 0, DIMM 1) page 92 microprocessor fan connector (J1F1) CD drive connector (SEC IDE) microprocessor connector (J2E1) hard drive connector (PRI IDE) front panel switch connector (J9H2) configuration jumper (J8H1) page 112 AGP slot connector (AGP SLOT) page 94 battery socket...
... (FLOPPY) main power connector (MAIN POWER) standby power light (CR4G1) memory module connectors (DIMM 0, DIMM 1) page 92 microprocessor fan connector (J1F1) CD drive connector (SEC IDE) microprocessor connector (J2E1) hard drive connector (PRI IDE) front panel switch connector (J9H2) configuration jumper (J8H1) page 112 AGP slot connector (AGP SLOT) page 94 battery socket...
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...shock, always unplug your computer. NOTICE: Do not install any devices. 4 Ground yourself by gently pulling the rails up and out of the hard-drive bay. Instead, set it on the computer chassis to dissipate any static electricity that it from the network wall jack. 5 Disconnect your computer ...and devices from the electrical outlet before touching anything inside of the hard-drive bay by touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis, such as the metal around the card-slot openings at the back of ...
...shock, always unplug your computer. NOTICE: Do not install any devices. 4 Ground yourself by gently pulling the rails up and out of the hard-drive bay. Instead, set it on the computer chassis to dissipate any static electricity that it from the network wall jack. 5 Disconnect your computer ...and devices from the electrical outlet before touching anything inside of the hard-drive bay by touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis, such as the metal around the card-slot openings at the back of ...
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... two green rail tabs and pull the first hard drive out of the drive cable is attached to your first hard drive and attach the connector to the drive. d Reconnect the power and hard-drive cables to the middle connector is set for www.dell.com | support.dell.com 10 Remove the first hard drive from the upper bay and install it...
... two green rail tabs and pull the first hard drive out of the drive cable is attached to your first hard drive and attach the connector to the drive. d Reconnect the power and hard-drive cables to the middle connector is set for www.dell.com | support.dell.com 10 Remove the first hard drive from the upper bay and install it...
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Adding Pa rts 99 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 15 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on installing any software required for information). power cable second hard-drive cable (secondary drive) first hard-drive cable (primary boot drive) 14 Close the computer cover (see the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on . 16 See the documentation that came with the drive for drive operation. "cable select" (see page 104).
Adding Pa rts 99 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 15 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on installing any software required for information). power cable second hard-drive cable (secondary drive) first hard-drive cable (primary boot drive) 14 Close the computer cover (see the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on . 16 See the documentation that came with the drive for drive operation. "cable select" (see page 104).
